Robin Nicholson named new Director/CEO of Telfair Museums
Telfair Museums’ Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Robin Nicholson as the Museums’ next Executive Director/CEO. He is currently Executive Director of The Frick Pittsburgh, and Nicholson will assume his position in Savannah on March 1, 2019. Nicholson’s appointment is the result of a national search, conducted by a Board of Trustees search…
‘Battle of the Bikes’ benefits local children
This evening, Dec. 7, Bike Walk Savannah (Formerly Savannah Bicycle Campaign) hosts Battle of the Bikes 4. They describe it as “a competition in which bicycle mechanics compete in feats of skill (and silliness) in support of the annual Holiday Bike Drive, which provides bicycles to deserving children selected by Blessings in a Bookbag.” Contestants…
City Council: Savannah poverty rate down to 21 percent
In today’s meeting, Savannah City Council said that new statistics compiled by the Savannah Economic Development Authority show that the City of Savannah poverty rate is down to 21 percent from 26.4 percent, which they say meets the current council’s goal of reducing the poverty rate by a point each year. Mayor Eddie DeLoach said…
Savannah Music Festival brings Musical Explorers program to local students
This week, more than 10,000 local K-2 students are attending Savannah Music Festival’s (SMF) Musical Explorers concerts at Trustees Theatre. The series, from Dec. 3-7, presents soul songstress Laiken Love (soul music), country artist Anders Thomsen (country) and Mali’s Yacouba Sissoko. Musical Explorers serves public, private and homeschooled students in urban and rural settings across…
The Train Wrecks @Congress St. Social Club
They’re often called the hardest-working band in town, and for good reason. The Train Wrecks have become a Savannah institution since their inception, playing throughout the southeast and flying the flag of our city everywhere they go. The singular brand of country rock they’ve crafted over the years has made them the perfect ambassadors for…
Vilai Harrington & the Hamptones @El Rocko Lounge
Fans of Ryan Adams, Gillian Welch, and even the folkier side of Jeff Tweedy will appreciate the imagery in his lyrics and the simple power of his performances
Deck your halls with art
Luckily for us all, this week is jam-packed with craft fairs, gallery open houses, craft-making sessions and even more
HAZA does Basel
HAZA is showing work during Art Basel Miami, which is no small feat
Savannah’s inaugural Burlesque Festival takes the stage
The festival, already international in its first year, has been in the works since co-producers Rebel Belle and Rita D’LaVane founded the Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue five years ago
Savannah Children’s Theatre brings A Charlie Brown Christmas to life
For several years now, Savannah Children’s Theatre has been bringing the story to life on stage under the direction of Founder and Artistic Director Kelie Miley
Introducing: Bike Walk Savannah
On Nov. 29 the Savannah Bicycle Campaign began operating as Bike Walk Savannah
Editor’s Note: A city in search of affordable housing
The main concern is a sense that Savannah is rapidly gentrifying out of control, with a surplus of high-end housing popping up when maybe what we really need more of is affordable housing.
Diplomat developments
What can be better than two of this town’s powerhouse sandwich shops combining forces?
Savannah Philharmonic continues ‘Holiday Pops’ tradition
The show is set to feature holiday classics performed by the Philharmonic and their acclaimed Chorus, and also include visual elements courtesy of Stage Front Productions
Embracing change with Gaslight Street
While some bands might call it quits at a moment like that, Gaslight Street pushed ahead – reshuffling and carrying on as a three-piece almost out of necessity
Ike Stubblefield @Barrelhouse South
These days he’s touring his own music and is set to come through town at Barrelhouse South for what is sure to be an unbelievable night
Step into Christmas
The popular event consistently sells out, says Melinda Allen, president of the DNA
‘I Have Marks to Make’: Art from all walks of life
FOR NEARLY a quarter century, the Telfair Museums’ “I Have Marks To Make” annual exhibit celebrates the power of art in transforming everyday life, for everyday people. It is in fact one of Savannah’s longest-running and most successful community programs of any type. “It’s a great culmination of outreach throughout the year, plus work throughout…
Rockin’ Blue Christmas @Tybee Post Theater
Long-running favorites Bottles & Cans will be joined by power trio The Magic Rocks
Rod Hamdallah @El Rocko Lounge
He’s vocally not dissimilar to the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, but what you’ll get from his music is perhaps much more musically complex and layered
The psych vibes of Thompson Springs
The journey began when bandleader Matt Smith and drummer Jacob Bicknase were ending things with their previous band
