Olde Pink House looks forward to re-opening “as soon as possible” after fire
Donna Moeckel, owner of The Olde Pink House, released a statement Friday afternoon regarding a fire at the favorite Savannah restaurant that happened on Dec. 27: “Although we are devastated about the fire at The Olde Pink House, we are thankful no one was hurt and major damage appears to be confined to the ballroom.…
No-fee adoptions at Animal Services through end of year
Chatham County Animal Services will host a no fee adoption event for the remainder of the Holiday Season. Adoptions include age appropriate vaccinations, FELv/FIV test, heartworm test if over 7 months of age, spay/neuter and a microchip with FREE lifetime registration. “While the adoption fees will be waived, there will be a $5 cost for…
Slowdown “very likely” for Savannah metro economy, Georgia Southern Economic Monitor says
Georgia Southern University’s latest Economic Monitor, which analyzes Q3 2018 data and identifies trends affecting the regional economy, reports “signs of weakness are emerging more clearly in Savannah’s three-county metro economy.” Electricity sales and boardings at the airport “lifted the economic index,” the report says, while port activity remained strong and unemployment faded. “Consumer confidence…
Pedestrian dies in collision on Abercorn
Savannah Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a crash on Abercorn Street Dec. 24 that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. About 8:20 p.m. a Chevrolet Cruze, which was driven by Kelli Bowen, 26, of Midway, was traveling north in the far left lane in the 10000 block of Abercorn Street when an…
Review: Bumblebee
The switch provides the series with a breath of fresh air, but to state that the picture is in any way a remarkable achievement is absurd.
Review: Aquaman
Aquaman is the sort of overstuffed extravaganza that’s so intent on hitting all the requisite superhero beats that it never develops a heartbeat of its own.
Review: Mary Poppins Returns
Emily Blunt was the right choice to assume the Andrews mantle. As the magically endowed nanny who reappears in 1935 (25 years after the first film’s timeframe) to again aid the Banks family, she’s an absolute delight, retaining Andrews’ frosty demeanor but adding a spark of sly mischievousness to her interpretation.
Drone delivery at prison, and sock smelling addiction
Special Delivery Staff at the Martin County (Florida) Correctional Institute spied some suspicious activity on the morning of Dec. 16. Around 1:30 a.m., a drone was spotted hovering over an inmate housing center, while at the same time, a black pickup truck rolled slowly in front of the center. The Tampa Bay Times reported officers…
The Accomplices @Service Brewing
You might not get a chance to see this remarkable outfit again for a while, so this show is not to be missed.
Art in Savannah: A look back, and a peek forward
THE year’s end is a time for reflection. It’s a time to remember all the year’s joys and triumphs as well as its pitfalls. It’s been a pleasure to cover local art for an entire year, and I couldn’t help but invite a little reflection on the year. I asked seven staples in our little…
Rhonda Vincent headlines Bluegrass Festival on Jekyll Island
FOR THE 43rd year in a row, the New Year’s Bluegrass Festival is bringing some of the biggest names in bluegrass to Jekyll Island. This year’s incredible lineup boasts a number of headliners across the three-day span of the event, including Dailey & Vincent, The Gibson Brothers, and Danny Paisley & Southern Grass. The festival…
News Year’s Eve Band Round-up
NYE 2018 @WILD WING CAFE Wild Wing Cafe is celebrating the end of 2018 at two different locations, with live music and bowl game broadcasts at both their Pooler and Savannah City Market restaurants. The Hypnotics are set to take over the Pooler location with their 60s-influenced brand of garage rock, and Individually Twisted will…
The Bone Brothers (Teddy Adams/Fred Wesley) @Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant
Good Times’ Teddy Adams joins forces with legendary musician Fred Wesley to form the Bone Brothers, a powerful jazz duo with a massive track record between them. Wesley is best known for his work with James Brown, as well as for being sampled by the likes of Nas and Janet Jackson. Adams is a staple…
Affordable Housing 101: Part Two
To be really successful, a “clean voucher” program would also need to be coupled with a program to removed barriers to the construction of new market-rate housing, especially near transit stations and job nodes.
New Year’s Resolutions: A wishful rant for Savannah
Democracy can’t work without your involvement. And that doesn’t just mean voting every two or four years.
Morning Fatty @Barrelhouse South
Having progressed from a band with punk and ska influences to a full-on reggae and funk unit, Morning Fatty boasts an impressive resume and catalog since their inception. The lineup features former touring members of the Black Eyed Peas, and combines elements of electronic music to give a modern edge to songs that are still…
Funk You @Barrelhouse South
They combine the freeform exploration of bands like Umphrey’s McGee and the seminal soul of Stevie Wonder.
Hans Wenzel and the Eighty Sixers @Congress Street Social Club
Charleston’s Hans Wenzel has been relentlessly touring for several years now, promoting his singular fusion of rock, country, soul, and Americana. With his band The Eighty Sixers, Wenzel has made a name for himself as one of the most powerful singers and songwriters to come from the Lowcountry in the last decade. Fri., Dec. 28,…
Front Porch Improv prepares to create an entire movie, live on stage
FRONT PORCH IMPROV has been a leading force in the local comedy scene for quite some time, consistently providing incredible improv comedy performances that rival big-name theaters like Upright Citizens Brigade and Second City. Always looking for new challenges, the Front Porch company is prepping for Best Movie Ever – a truly one-of-a-kind comedic undertaking…
Mocktails: Not just for kids anymore
THE beginning of the new year is a perfect time to focus on starting fresh. It’s a great opportunity to make resolutions for improving finances, learning new skills or finally breaking a bad habit. For many, New Year’s resolutions mean a focus on wellness. Healthy goals are set to knock off that last ten pounds…
Groundhog Gravy’s nature connections
Fayetteville, West Virginia’s Groundhog Gravy met in a slightly unusual way – through their shared love of running whitewater. The group got its start jamming together after a day on the water, and soon realized their passion for the music they were making. Since those early days, they’ve developed a sound all their own and…
18 for ’18: The Year in Review
1. Fire Fee Fiasco In retrospect, the now-defunct Fire Fee was that rarest of unicorns: Something that united virtually all Savannahians. Problem was, they were all united against it. When envisioned late in 2017, it was a perhaps too-clever-by-half way of balancing the City budget. But by the end of the months-long, grueling controversy, which…
