Review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The Last Jedi is very much its own entity, exploring new routes as it teases out themes that have always been present in the Skywalker saga. In the debit column, it’s also a tad bloated, and it contains an almost risible number of false endings —
And the survey says: Don’t change or remove Confederate Memorial
The City of Savannah announced today it received over 5,000 responses in its public survey about the future of Savannah’s Confederate Memorial in Forsyth Park, taken from Oct. 30-Nov. 13. Authentication measures to weed out duplicate responses brought the number of verifiable single responses to 4,901. 2442 were residents, 2304 were non-residents, and 122 were…
Board of Regents finalizes Armstrong, Georgia Southern consolidation
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia yesterday granted final approval for the creation of two new institutions through consolidation. Georgia Southern University and Armstrong State University will be consolidated as the new Georgia Southern University, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Related The consolidation of these institutions is expected to enable the University…
Editor’s Note: Fire Fee is an equal opportunity offender
One is tempted to say that the most unity Savannah has shown in quite a while has been its massive opposition to the Fire Service Fee. And that’s why it’s probably going to pass.
Iron Logic: Everett Mayo’s exhibition up now at the Butcher
Fascinated by patterns for much of his life, Mayo saw beauty in the wrought-iron fences and gates around downtown.
2017 Gift Guide for the Craft Beer Drinker
This list focuses on gifts for those of us who want to do something more than make a random. mixed-six.
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Cabaret @Ben Tucker Pavilion at Westin Savannah Harbor
The seasonal songs of Elvis Presley, Peggy Lee, The Drifters, and more get the Key Change treatment.
What Would Mother Mathilda Do?
I guess I envision the Holy Mother as a divine superheroine, an enigmatic combination of Wonder Woman and Mother Theresa.
Volunteers are heroes of the cycling world
Debbie Kohler’s leadership as an advocate for improving road safety benefits countless people who ride bikes and walk in Georgia, including the recipients of the bikes John Arney refurbishes
Is it possible to raise enough venison to make a regular fast-food item?
Who knew there was such a hunger for deer?
Christmas with Doyle Dykes @Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor
The influential country musician is considered one of the world’s finest fingerstyle players.
Fox and Fig: A Plant-Based Cafe
PLANT-BASED eateries are on the rise around the country and for good reason; vegetables are the stars of the plate, delivering a wow-factor in the absence of animal products. The terms “vegetable-focused” and “plant-based” have essentially replaced “vegan” and “vegetarian” in restaurants, as most chefs nationwide see liberty in inventing dishes that hone in on…
Gettin’ down at the Hoedown
For a town saturated in holiday events, Savannah continues to count the Hoedown among its favorites
Kamikaze Hendrix, Minorcan @Sentient Bean
Savannah’s own Kamikaze Hendrix offers a breezy style of hip-hop with old school influences and smoothly melodic turns.
Maggie & Jackson Trio @Good Times Jazz Bar
Any chance to see Jackson Evans play guitar is worth taking.
The return of Black Nativity
Langston Hughes shaped holiday history with his retelling of the classic Nativity story, featuring an entirely black cast and traditional Christmas carols sung in gospel style
The Last Resort @Stage on Bay
The group has honed their harmonies and guitar tones to be an authentic replication of The Eagles’ live experience.
Stocking Santa’s Pantry
Santa’s Pantry will visit six locations around the city during the holidays to bring warm plates, goodie bags and good cheer.
Rockin’ For The Vets Charity Show @The Wormhole
By raising funds for the project, Savannahians can help provide veterans safe housing, resources like AA and additional services, and a supportive community
Proposed changes to animal ordinance raise hackles in animal welfare community
Animal Services has responded to the Humane Society of Greater Savannah’s position with the clarification that the ordinance will be amended in two phases.
XuluProphet keeps it local
The evening is a culmination of years of collaboration and friendship, and it’s a fete that could only happen in the artistic enclave of Savannah.
PULSE Art + Technology Festival to focus on Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality experiences
The Telfair Museums’ PULSE Art + Technology Festival, returns for its twelfth year on Jan. 17-21, with artworks highlighting virtual and augmented reality, lectures and performances and a special film screening that celebrates women in engineering. “This year’s festival showcases several new virtual reality (VR) based installations that immerse viewers in fascinating simulated spaces,” says a…
Eyelid shaving and cheesesteaks in the afterlife
People Different From Us Chengdu, China, street barber Xiong Gaowu offers a most unusual service at his roadside location in Sichuan province. For $12, Xiong will scrape the inside of his customers’ eyelids using a straight razor, according to Reuters. Xiong suggests being “gentle, very, very gentle” when performing eyelid shaving, or “blade wash eyes,”…
