Savannah Pillar Dale Critz Sr., 91, Passes Away
Dale C. Critz, 91, passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Critz was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on September 21, 1932, to Horace Dale Critz and Georgia May Critz. He attended Asheville School from 1949 to 1951 and graduated from Duke University in 1955 with a B.A. in Political Science. While at Duke he…
CULTURE SHIFTERS: Will Penny Art Display at Thompson Hotel
Thompson Savannah is celebrating the work of local, multi-disciplinary artist, Will Penny, with a display of his work and reception on Friday, Sept. 29, in the hotel’s lobby. Penny’s art is a mix of media including paintings, videos, sculptures, and projection. Susan Laney, of Laney Contemporary, curated the installation. Her experience working with the arts…
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY: Celebrate with deals from local Savannah cafes
Every day, people all over Savannah wake up and enjoy their hot (or iced) cup of joe before taking on the day ahead. Whether it’s prepared at home, crafted by their favorite barista at a local cafe, or brewed in the office break room, coffee is something many Savannahians enjoy. Friday, Sept. 29, marks National…
Exhibit opens at College Football Hall of Fame celebrating former Georgia Southern coach Paul Johnson
In January, the College Football Hall of Fame announced the 18 former players and four former coaches who would make up the induction class of 2023. Among the four coaches are two former rivals who battled for a decade as head coaches for the state of Georgia’s two marquee college football programs. Paul Johnson (Georgia…
Savannah Clovers FC announce rescheduled matches
Savannah Clovers Football Club announced today the dates, time, and location for their rescheduled home matches in October. The previously postponed match against the Maryland Bobcats will be played on Wednesday, October 18. Additionally, the previous match against Chattanooga FC will now be played on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Both of these rescheduled games will…
SOUTHERN SPEAKEASY FASHION SHOW: WRUU-FM & ‘Take it Off’ Podcast present a stylish affair at King Oliver’s
For the first time, local radio station WRUU-FM and the “Take it Off” fashion podcast are teaming up to host the “Southern Speakeasy Fashion Show” on Sept. 30 at King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Bar. It will be an entertaining night of music, food, and fashion catered to Savannah locals. “When I did the ‘Take it…
SCAD Museum of Art unveils exciting new season of culturally rich exhibitions
The SCAD Museum of Art has unveiled an exciting fall season filled with thought-provoking exhibitions that promise to engage visitors in unique and culturally significant experiences. This season brings together a range of compelling works, spanning various mediums and approaches, all centered around the themes of identity and human potential for transformation, triumph, and joy.…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Veterans Carriers “Trucking for a Cause” Car Show
Back for their “Trucking for A Cause” car show, Veteran Carriers welcomes community partner, Veterans Council of Chatham County at their fourth annual shindig that has everything from the Bearded Pig BBQ, live music from Josh Winston, face painting, auction items and dozens of awards for car winners. It’s a perfect day for a car…
GIA WILSON: Moonlighting as a comedian with a cause
Gia Wilson isn’t exactly your typical comedian. In fact, by any definition, she’s not a comedian at all. She’s a real estate agent moonlighting as a comedian for one night in order to raise money for Performance Initiatives, a Savannah nonprofit whose mission is to educate and mentor youth and adults mentally, physically, and spiritually…
Melvins’ King Buzzo to grace Savannah
Melvins is one of those bands that is probably your favorite bands, favorite band. If you know them, you know that their underground, sludgy sound gave rise to Seattle’s grunge scene and their reach extended far beyond a distillation of punk and heavy metal. If you don’t know them, then they are the most influential…
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MELVINS + BORIS @ DISTRICT LIVE THUR SEPT 28 | 8 PM This is the other end of the Hellish proposition fate has bestowed upon Savannah. The same night Midwest hardcore legends show up, the Twins of Evil Tour stops in for a spell. And the word is LOUD. Get double the aural punishment with…
Tybee Island Marine Science Center releases Ike, a sea turtle who has lived at the Center for the past three years
On Saturday, Sept. 23, a crowd of supporters gathered early in the morning to witness the release of Ike, and three year-old sea turtle, to the Atlantic Ocean. For the past three years, Ike has made his home at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center and helped to educate more than 300,000 students and visitors…
PROPERTY MATTERS: Former East Side Theater may be renovated as part of mixed-use development
The former East Side Theater at East Broad and Gwinnett streets has a potential new owner with plans to renovate and reopen the 1940s-era building that once served as a movie theater for Black residents during segregation. However, the acquisition of the property, and subsequent theater restoration, is dependent on the potential buyer being able…
Georgia Southern in familiar position ahead of Sun Belt opener with Coastal Carolina
GAME INFOGeorgia Southern hosts Coastal Carolina at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Paulson Stadium INFO: gseagles.com For a third time in four years, Georgia Southern football has started its season with a tidy 3-1 record. The Eagles began 3-1 last year and wound up with a 6-7 record in Clay Helton’s first season…
Executive Chef Brian Fiasconaro unveils autumn menu dishes at Husk
If you eat out in Savannah, chances are you have enjoyed a meal made by Brian Fiasconaro. Since moving to town eight years ago, the Long Island native has plied his trade in a handful of our collective favorite restos, one of which he now helms. Back in May, Chris ‘Chino’ Hathcock stepped aside at…
THE GRAHAM SCOTT: SCAD names new classroom building after long term staff members
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) recently announced the university’s new classroom building at 641 Indian St. in Savannah has a meaningful new name: the Graham Scott. Named for dedicated, long-standing staff members James Graham and Trá Scott, the Graham Scott welcomed students this fall, and is home to the university’s top ranked…
Lane Huerta’s future is rainbow colored
One of my favorite art shows of the year is the Isle of Hope Art and Music Festival coming up on October 21, and I made a note to interview a couple of the artists who will be showing. I introduced you to folk artist Chris Roberts in my September 19 column, and recently sat…
Speedy Ortiz dives down the ‘Rabbit Rabbit’ hole at Lodge of Sorrows show
SPEEDY ORTIZFri, Sep 29, 7:00 PM, Lodge of Sorrows, 415 West Boundary St.
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There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our News & Notes. Tybee Island Marine Science Center has released resident sea turtle Ike to the ocean On Saturday, Sept. 23, a crowd of supporters gathered early in the morning to witness the release…
Healthy Savannah and YMCA secure CDC grant to champion health equity in Savannah’s low-wealth neighborhoods
Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia have been awarded $1,021,899 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the first year of a new five-year Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant. A total of $5,108,495 in REACH funding over the next five years is intended to help improve…
BEACH FOR EACH: City of Tybee and Savannah AMBUCS team up to provide beach wheelchairs ensuring equitable beach access for all
There’s truly something special about a day at the beach. The sand, the sunshine, the sea — simple pleasures that bring so much joy. The beach presents an invitation to both relaxation and adventure, allowing people from all walks of life to have a natural encounter with the ocean in whatever form it takes, whether that’s curling…
PROPERTY MATTERS: City settles ‘illegal’ utility fees lawsuit for $3.5M
Hundreds of property owners could be getting a refund after the city of Savannah settled a lawsuit challenging utility connection fees charged to commercial and residential property owners. On Sept. 15, Chatham County Superior Court judge Lisa Colbert approved the $3.5 million settlement reached by the city and VTAL Real Estate. The corporation’s 2021 lawsuit…
FROM PORT TO PALETTE: Robert Morris’ art finds its place at Ships of the Sea
OPENING RECEPTIONOpening celebration with the artist: Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Wednesday, October 11, 5:30pm Free admission. Cash bar available After serving 20 years as the Chief Communications Officer for the Georgia Ports Authority, Robert Morris has boatloads of inspiration for his artwork. Ships of the Sea Maritime…
KAREN MILLS: Bridging laughs across borders at District Live
KAREN MILLSFriday, September 22 — performance at 7:30 p.m. | doors open at 6:30 p.m. While Comedian Karen Mills has a southern accent, she ensures that her humor is universal. Her impressive resume of performances all over the country for the last 25 years proves that it has to be true. On Sept. 22, Mills…
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DAMNED TO EARTH + WYNDRIDER + DOOF @ EL ROCKO LOUNGE FRI SEPT 22 | 9 PM Sludge metal is a Southern thing, and an argument can be made that if NOLA is Mecca, Savannah is Medina. Baroness, Kylesa, and Black Tusk are the local prophets who put our little coastal burgh on the sludge…
HOW DOES THIS SOUND? New UGA/GA Tech study shows our classic Georgia accent is fading fast
A collaborative study between the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech has found the classic Southern accent is undergoing rapid change in Georgia. The instigator? Generation X. “We found that, here in Georgia, white English speakers’ accents have been shifting away from the traditional Southern pronunciation for the last few generations,” said Margaret Renwick, associate…
JAUDON SPORTS: High School Football mid-season storylines
Five weeks into the 2023 high school football season, several Savannah teams have emerged as playoff and championship contenders. The race for area Player of the Year is beginning to take shape as well. For most of the teams around Savannah competing in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), the region schedule began last week…
EAT IT AND LIKE IT: ‘Street Somm’ puts the Hostess City in the spotlight
I think it is fair to say that it has been a great year in food around here so far. There are a couple more months left for some surprises, but what Savannah has experienced so far has been largely positive. We had a run of closings in the early summer, yes, but the empty…
FOLK ARTIST CHRIS ROBERTS: Just Telling Stories
As a young man, self-taught folk artist Chris Roberts (b.1959) had a mentor called George Haslam. His best friend’s great uncle and an outgoing conversationalist and journalist, Roberts affectionately called him Uncle George. Haslam, who died in 2001, had been an instructor in Journalism during Flannery O’Connor’s career at Georgia state College for Women (as…
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Mistaken Identity As dog-walkers passed the Seascape Cafe in Chapel St. Leonards, England, on Sept. 6, they were startled to see what they thought was a "ritual mass murder" inside, United Press International reported. Police were called to the scene, but it turns out the people lying on their backs were just taking part in…
PROPERTY MATTERS: Court memo raises concerns about funding for federal building’s renovation
Employees that work in downtown Savannah’s Tomochichi Federal Building and US Courthouse, including a federal judge, recently informed city officials of their concerns about a funding shortfall they said threatens to “derail” the downtown building’s renovation following two structural incidents this year. While an additional $18.1 million is expected to be allocated from other projects…
WSAV: New Amazon fulfillment center brings over 1,000 jobs and 4,000 robots to Port Wentworth
CHATHSAV4, a new Amazon Robotics Fulfillment Center in Chatham County, is bringing packages to Southeast Amazon customers in record time with the help of 4,000 robots. This is the first center of its kind in Chatham County and the third in the State of Georgia. Governor Brian Kemp says the people who are employed at…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Savannah Kennel Club’s third-annual Wagfest
I pull up at Guy Minick Park to check out the Savannah Kennel Club’s third-annual Wagfest on Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15, and I’m greeted by the effusive energy of SKC board member Jackie Tatum and volunteer Staci Stover. As the chatty ladies sell tickets for doggie activities, I chat with them about their day…
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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 News & Notes. Parker’s Kitchen donates $107,000 to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia in honor of Hunger Action Month Parker’s Kitchen recently donated $107,000 through a round-up campaign to support…
Cracker’s 40-year rock odyssey: From alt-rock darlings to bluegrass innovators
Closing in on 40 years as a touring band with millions of records sold, Cracker has carved out their own space in alternative rock, Americana, and folk/bluegrass. They started as darlings of alternative rock radio in the late 80s with a debut that sounded nothing like the grunge tidal wave, and yet hit No. 1…
HAIL CAESAR! B-3 organ legend Caesar Frazier plays PRD
CAESAR FRAZIERFrazier will be playing with his own jazz quartet for a special live performance at District Live at Plant Riverside on Sept. 20 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Caesar Frazier was never formally taught how to play piano. As a young child of about four living with his grandparents, Frazier remembers how his grandmother’s old, upright…
Nonprofit FODAC brings home medical equipment operation to Savannah, hosts music festival fundraiser
Founded in 1986 by Ed and the late Annie Butchart, Friends of Disabled Adults and Children exists to provide refurbished home medical equipment to people of all ages and abilities who need it. What started as a humble charity operating from the Butchart’s home garage has since grown to become the largest domestic reuse provider…
PROPERTY MATTERS: With downtown acquisition, New York nonprofit’s local presence grows ahead of Kiah House purchase
A New York-based nonprofit is continuing to increase its presence and investments in Savannah ahead of the planned acquisition of the historic Kiah House in partnership with the city. Most recently the Galvan Initiatives Foundation purchased a 3-story residential property at 106 W. Harris St. for $3.2 million on Sept. 1, according to sales records.…
SATURDAY AT SOUTHBOUND: Big Blue’s fundraiser to stop doing home renovations
On Saturday, Sept. 16 from 3-11 p.m., Big Blue will be hosting eight freaking bands at Southbound Brewery for a fundraiser. It will have a full set of local acts, and all ages are welcome. So what’s the fundraiser for? And why are “all-ages” shows important? Well, Big Blue is on a mission (and a…
MARTA sends retired railcars here to Georgia coast for reef project
In what might seem like an unusual alliance between MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the transit agency is repurposing retired railcars into artificial reefs off the Georgia coast and the Atlantic Ocean. The endeavor marks what officials are calling a novel approach to sustainably disposing of…
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND: ESPN/Disney bringing a playful new twist for Falcons vs. Jaguars game broadcast
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, ESPN, The Walt Disney Company, and the National Football League (NFL) are set to deliver a unique NFL game presentation featuring the Coastal Empire’s two favorite NFL Teams – “Toy Story Funday Football.” Scheduled for Sunday morning, October 1, at 9:30 a.m., this event promises a blend of real-time football action…
WHAT ARE WE READING? Books of the Week
The Fraud by Zadie Smith “The Fraud” by acclaimed author Zadie Smith, is a dazzling novel based on real historical events about truth and fiction, Jamaica and Britain, fraudulence and authenticity, and the mystery of ‘other people.’ It is 1873. Mrs Eliza Touchet is the Scottish housekeeper – and cousin by marriage – of a…
Savannah Clovers FC plans to organize a diaper drive during their upcoming home match against Chattanooga FC
Savannah Clovers Football Club and Cumulus Radio today announced a plan to host a special Diaper Drive for the Clover’s next upcoming home match against Chattanooga FC on Saturday, September 16. Due to what organizers claim is a nationwide shortage of baby care products, the Savannah Clovers and radio stations KIX 96, I-95, E93, and…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Gus
Football season is squarely underway, and we recently caught up with Gus, the fun, friendly mascot for Georgia Southern Athletics to get a better read on who he is and how his gamedays usually go. Enjoy! Hey, Gus! Can you tell the fans a little about your back story? I hatched out of a massive…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Patriot Day Run in Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is brimming with activity as participants of the Patriot Day Run gather beside the start line arch on Drayton St. on Saturday, September 9.The City of Savannah and Hunter Army Airfield’s inaugural event kicked off with a Friday night family-friendly celebration that included a “touch a truck”contest, helicopters, live music, the Coast Guard,…
42nd Savannah Jazz Festival set to kick off with renowned world-class musical entertainment
Savannah Jazz, in partnership with the City of Savannah and other sponsors announced that the 42nd Savannah Jazz Festival will take place September 18 – 24. Free events are supported by the City of Savannah. And this year, four ticketed performances are sponsored by Roger Wood Foods, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, Ships of the…
SCAD University Press announces the release of ‘Chase Hall: The Close of Day’
SCAD University Press, the imprint of the Savannah College of Art and Design, announces the release of Chase Hall: The Close of Day, a monograph commemorating Hall’s first solo institutional exhibition, presented at the SCAD Museum of Art, Feb. 28–Aug. 21, 2023. The exhibition united 20 new and recent paintings and two site-related installations that…
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THE MUMMY CATS @ EL ROCKO LOUNGE FRI SEPT 15 | 9 PM If you’ve noticed over the last few years, an endless progression of very good or better Nashville indie rock bands tour through Savannah regularly. The Mummy Cats fit in that groove but hail from Birmingham, Alabama. The commonality might be the right…
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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 News & Notes. Inaugural BIG Expo showcases entrepreneurship and innovation Georgia Southern University’s Business Innovation Group (BIG) in partnership with the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority and The Creative Coast…
DID YOU SEE? Man arrested off Tybee coast after attempting to cross Atlantic in ‘human hamster wheel’
A man who was attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to Britain was arrested just off the coast of Tybee last week, the Daily Mail reports. Reza Baluchi, 51, was detained after traveling 70 miles following a three-day standoff with the U.S. Coast Guard. The vessel was intercepted on Aug. 28 and Baluchi was…
SAVANNAH CLOVERS FC: COVID-19 outbreak In Maryland team leads to match postponement
Savannah Clovers Football Club announced today that their upcoming match against Maryland Bobcats FC scheduled for this Saturday, September 9th has been postponed. The Clovers received news this morning that an outbreak of COVID-19 within the Maryland Bobcats team forced the National Independent Soccer Association to take preventative measures for the health of players and staff on both…
Tim Jordan on the Savannah High years, the decision to resign, and his message to all of his former players
Tim Jordan resigned as the head boys basketball coach and athletic director at Savannah High School on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Jordan, 63, made the decision to step down at Savannah High after accepting a new gig with the Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) to serve as an Assistant Athletic Facilities Program Coordinator.…
There’s a Pizza Party going on right here
The name of the fifth and latest restaurant in the Treylor Park Restaurant Group’s lot is a bit of a misnomer. The ‘Party’ part is more than apropos, but do not think for one bite that this parlor serves just pizza. Opened at the end of August, Pizza Party is a Treylor Park concept from…
‘Playing with Food’ event promotes nutritious choices from day one
It doesn’t take a lot research and study to understand why childhood obesity continues to be an issue in this country. All it takes, really, is a focused trip to the grocery store. The least expensive foods-more times than not-are the least nutritious. That, coupled with the average family trying to stretch their household dollar…
Dog Days caps-off Year two with an “Endless Summer Special”
This Friday starts off Dog Days’s “Endless Summer Special”, a 3-show weekend (if you count Monday as a weekend) where some of our more established local bands will be paired with big-indie traveling acts with solid national recognition. The little late summer treat marks the two-year anniversary of Dog Days, a booking company ran by…
Georgia Ports Authority pledges $6 Million to Savannah Housing Initiatives in new multiyear partnership
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) today announced its intention to fund a major, multi-year workforce housing initiative through the City of Savannah and its partners Housing Savannah, Inc. and the Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA). Called "The Port of Savannah Area Workforce Housing Initiative" officials say it is designed to improve quality of…
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EDWIN HAMILTON QUINTET @ GOOD TIMES JAZZ BAR FRI & SAT, SEPT 8 & 9 | 8 PM Sought-after drummer Edwin Hamilton studied in New Orleans before launching a jazz career that includes performing, recording and educating the next generation. He’s worked with Wynton Marsalis, Teddy Adams, Amos Hoffman and too many more to count.…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Islands Farmers’ & Community Market
Leading into my favorite time of the year with state-wide festivals and the local Wilmington Island Farmers Market, I arrive a little late to the Quarterman Drive market on Sept. 2. Pulling up in the back of the market, I am on a mission to get to Donatos Pizza for a free slice of cheesy…
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There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our News & Notes. River Street Sweets donates $14,551 to Feeding America in honor of the 50th Anniversary Celebration River Street Sweets, Savannah’s world-renowned candy company celebrating its 50th year in business in 2023, is…
The art and technology of Will Penny
How to explain Will Penny’s work? I recently sat down with him in his immaculately tidy and organized studio and confess to not totally understanding everything he told me about it… his intellect and creative curiosity is impressive, his resulting artwork novel and unique. I will do my best… Penny (b.1984) was raised on a…
Savannah’s private schools await their fate as GHSA reclassification committee meets this week
One of the most important dates on the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) calendar has arrived. The GHSA Reclassification Committee is set to hold its first official meeting on Sept. 7 and the impact from the committee’s meetings over the next six months could alter what the future of high school sports in Savannah looks…
