Dares @Sentient Bean
Much of their recorded output is lofi in the best possible way, and it makes them all the more engaging
City Council approves compromise plan to save portion of Seaboard Freight Station
Savannah City Council today voted 6-3 in favor of a controversial compromise plan that would save about 20 percent of the historic Seaboard Freight Station from demolition. The so-called “head house,” or office space, would be preserved and moved to one corner of the new Gateway Project at 703 Louisville Rd. The warehouse section would…
39th annual Telfair Ball raises record $1 million
Telfair Museums announced today that its 39th Annual Telfair Ball on February 23, 2019, held for the first time in Forsyth Park, raised a record-breaking $1 million. Proceeds directly fund the museum’s educational programs, outreach, operations, and related activities, bringing the benefits of art to more than 234,000 people each year both onsite and in…
City cuts “green” ribbon to open first tree nursery
The City of Savannah held a “green” ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday to open the first of three tree nursery’s on vacant City-owned lots. The City will seed and nurture 500 trees over the next three years using funding from a $233,244 grant received from the Southeast Sustainable Communities Fund. Followed by, Loop it Up…
TIU investigates pedestrian-involved crash on White Bluff
Savannah Police’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred on February 27. The accident occurred at 1:40 p.m. when, Joseph Barry, 50, in a Nissan crossover, was traveling on White Bluff Road, approaching Hampstead Avenue. He observed the pedestrian, identified as Linda Williams, 72, standing by the side of the…
Classical and jazz pianist virtuosos join for final Piano in the Arts concert on Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus
Renowned classical pianist Benjamin Warsaw, DMA, assistant professor of music on Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus, and jazz pianist virtuoso, Joe Alterman, will join for a mixed-genre Piano in the Arts concert series performance, “Crossroads, Jazz Meets Classical.” The event will be on March 3, at 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the…
Celtic Ceol Feis set to reboot former Tara Feis
Celtic Ceol Feis, a reboot of the very popular downtown festival formerly known as Tara Feis, hits Emmet Park on Saturday, March 9. Fans of Tara Feis will be pleased with the lineup for this family friendly event, which is now organized by the Savannah Waterfront Association. Opening ceremonies with presenting of the colors and…
Montgomery Street set to begin two-way traffic Thursday morning
Traffic on Montgomery Street will begin running two ways the morning of February 28 as the City “prepares the corridor for the opening of the Savannah Cultural Arts Center,” a spokesman said today. The change is anticipated to begin at about 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28. “Montgomery Street has operated as a northbound one-way road…
Curious George and his golden meatball
For Cowart, getting to do shows like this one is an extension of a love she’s always had for theater
Third annual ‘SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show’ kicks off this weekend
HOW MUCH consideration do you give to your drinking vessel? The Savannah Clay Community believes it should be a lot. They celebrate the versatility, beauty, and function of the cup this Friday. “SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show” is an annual favorite, and this year’s event promises to be even bigger. In 2017, SIP’s first year,…
Danielle Howle @Roasting Room
To say Howle is a world class singer is probably an understatement
Weedeater: ‘Cave metal’ with a dank edge
THE WORLD mostly knows Wilmington N.C. and surrounding area as a quiet, polite, pretty place featured in a lot of movie scenes. But the music world knows Wilmington as a Southern capital of stoner metal. At the center of the dank storm is Dave “Dixie” Collins,” a seminal figure in the stoner/sludge metal genre. Currently…
5 Questions with Le’Andra LeSeur
In her work, LeSeur explores black identity, particularly through the lens of racial trauma
Depeche Mode tribute brings beloved English band’s catalog to town
For those times when you just want to enjoy the music without sitting in nosebleeds or shelling out arena prices, Strangelove is a truly special substitute
Editor’s Note: Seaboard reckoning approaches
While there is talk that a compromise will be reached that might save the building, the documentation I’ve seen indicates that at most the developer might be required to merely save the sign and some building material.
Tybee Marine Science Center realizes dream
Great care was taken by the architect to make the least impact on the natural dune system surrounding the area
Stopover Genre Guide: Plan your itinerary
Here’s our quick guide to the various genres represented at this year’s festival, so you can plan your musical trip.
Sweet Fever @Congress Street Social Club
Nashville’s Sweet Fever delivers arena-worthy riffs and powerful vocals in front of a tight rhythm section
5 Questions with Chelsea Voss
She’ll compile the results into an immersive, engaging exhibition that invites participation from its attendees
La Scala: Italian from a team of culinary all-stars
The bold duo behind the massive undertaking, Donald Lubowicki and Jeffrey Downey, have been a part of the food scene of Savannah for over a decade
AFTM @Barrelhouse South
The six-piece offers a blend of soulful melodies, high energy and classic rock guitar hooks
Sex + Song = Hello Again
With script, score, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa, it ties together five pairs of sexually involved people from all walks of life, from each decade of the 20th century
A SLAM dunk
WHEN Charles Ellis first dreamed up an artists’ market, he was met with mixed reviews. “I went to a friend of mine and was mentioning it, and she said, ‘Charlie, it won’t work. People are not going to come out,’” remembers Ellis. “I said, ‘Okay, I’m going to try it anyhow.’ We’ll prove her wrong.”…
Jason Bible’s Anicca is an artistic home run
As part of The Train Wrecks, Bible has woven himself into the fabric of the Savannah music community and continues to thrive over a decade later
Annual Autism Conference expands efforts
‘We sort of geared the conference towards the audiences we’re looking to address: families and caregivers and educators’
Open letter to Mayor and Council about the Seaboard Freight Station
“No architectural class or tour will ever make a point to marvel at another blightful residential complex in our town. No tour company 100 years from now will ever race to show it to their guests. No books will boast of its architect.”
David Bankston’s storied musical journey
While still in high school, he collaborated with the acclaimed Sam Broussard and legendary guitarist Sonny Landreth, among others
Savannah Stopover: Lucy Dacus
It’s an artist’s sweet spot, and she comes to Savannah Stopover at a swell of success
Bloodkin’s rock ‘n’ roll fantasy lives on
When you talk to Daniel Hutchens, you quickly realize that the reason they’ve become so ingrained in that scene is because Athens isn’t about genre – it’s about community
Mary Grace Comber @Foxy Loxy Cafe
Foxy’s acoustic series is never something to miss if you love live music
Nick Palumbo to run for Fourth District Alderman
SHAKING UP this year’s upcoming City of Savannah elections, popular local neighborhood activist Nick Palumbo is going to run for City Council in the Fourth District, currently represented by Julian Miller. He makes his official announcement this afternoon at 2 p.m. in Hull Park. Palumbo recently completed a very active tenure as President of the…
Entertainment incentives extended
Thanks to SEDA, Savannah became the first city in the state to add additional benefits on top of Georgia’s already generous incentives
