The Holy Grail of musical comedy
UNDAUNTED by French taunters? Unflinching in the wake of a flesh wound? Undeterred by an evening jam-packed with the silliest of silly songs? Step forward, noble knight. You have proven worthy of a seat in the crowd at Savannah Children’s Theatre’s production of the hit musical farce Spamalot. Channeling all the absurdity of its source,…
Savannah Stopover announces full lineup, additional venues
Savannah Stopover has announced the complete lineup for the 2016 music festival, including local bands. The following venues will host shows during Savannah Stopover: Ships of the Sea North Garden Trinity United Methodist Church Club One Wild Wing Cafe Congress Street Social Club The Rail Pub (outdoor garden) Ampersand (Second Floor) The Jinx Abe’s On…
Heroin dealer arrested in house across the street from Johnson High School
One person is in custody following an investigation conducted by the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT). Early last Friday morning, CNT and the Thunderbolt Police Department arrested 35-year-old Christopher Preiss of Thunderbolt. “Preiss was arrested at his home located in the 3000 block of Shell Road which is directly across the street from Johnson High…
West Savannah robbery victim shot with own gun
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police detectives are investigating a shooting that injured Richard Lafayette at approximately 3 a.m., Jan. 23, on the 1600 block of Bay Street in West Savannah. Police arrived on scene and found Lafayette, 31, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for non-life threatening wounds.…
Woman injured in Sustainable Fellwood shooting not targeted, police say
Detectives are investigating a shooting in Sustainable Fellwood on Gwen Goodman Drive, that injured Petria Pierce, 47, just before 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Metro responded to the scene, finding Pierce suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Pierce was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center for care. “Pierce was reportedly standing outside when she heard…
Man attacked with knife at Skidaway gas station
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating a “cutting” that occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m., Jan 21, on the 3000 block of Skidaway Road. “Roosevelt Grant, 60, was in front a business when a Hispanic male reportedly walked up to him and started an argument,” police say. “Grant said the argument escalated into a fight…
Inmate, getaway driver apprehended after escape from custody
Late Wednesday night, “while on a work detail in the Visitor Center, inmate James Buchans, a non-violent offender, walked out of the back door and into a pickup truck,” a Sheriff’s Dept. representative says. “That truck left the facility grounds and James Buchans was considered an escaped inmate. Upon notification, the Sheriff’s Office new CID…
Robbers steal entire ATM from bar
Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the theft of an automatic teller machine from a bar on the 2400 block of Skidaway Road on Jan. 5. At about 5:21 a.m. Metro responded to a security alarm activation at the scene. Officers observed that the ATM was missing. “Investigators believe that just after 5…
FBI, Police seek this bank robber
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Violent Crime Task Force and Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department “are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m., Jan. 21, at the Ameris Bank in the 400 block of Stephenson Avenue,” police say. “The suspect is described as heavyset black male, at least six feet tall, wearing a…
Editor’s Note: Too late for Johnny Harris, but not too late to learn
You won’t find a bigger advocate of historic preservation than me. But I’m afraid the grassroots effort to “Save Johnny Harris” is too little, too late.
Genna & Jesse @Foxy Loxy
The fiercely independent and DIY duo craft warm, seductive, and cheerful tunes that will inspire a variety of musical palettes.
Hillary hate: Where is it from and why is it so persistent?
AS WE barrel into the 2016 election, when all Americans are politically at odds, one opinion rises up from the rest. Nobody likes Hillary Clinton. But why? Writer Joanne Bamberger sought to find out with her new collection of essays, “Love Her, Love Her Not: The Hillary Paradox,” that she’ll read and discuss at The…
Scott H. Biram, Strahan & The Good Neighbors, A.M. Rodriguez @The Jinx
Nothin’ But Blood continues the Biram tradition of hard-edged, raw roots licks and a passionate, road-warrior spirit
Sign o’ the times: RIP Leonard Miller
The man and his van got around, and his signature looping script graces buildings and businesses all over Savannah and beyond.
Should we give up toilet paper?
The scientific world is not flush with information regarding health and bidet usage.
Twenty-three years strong, Jucifer are still metal’s tenacious DIY nomads
“When I started to play live shows, I immediately wanted the sound of my guitar to envelop me.”
Lobo Marino, Oh Ma! @The Sentient Bean
With intertwined vocals, Lobo Marino combine tribal influences, Appalachian textures, drone circularity and pop structures to create a sound that’s entirely their own.
Piano in the Arts: Joe Alterman Trio @Armstrong State University Fine Arts Auditorium
Spirited jazz, placed front and center.
Trunk 2 Funk with Urban Gypsy!
Part curated thrift shop, part G-rated rave, the event also features tarot readings, henna painting, spontaneous dancing and plenty of positivity from Elle herself.
Shining a Spotlight on Oscar contenders
Mad Max: Fury Road takes the lead with nominations, #OscarsSoWhite trends again, and more from this year’s crop.
Adam Turoni’s sweet dreams come true
There are still stars in his eyes, but that may be because they’re reflecting the sparks coming from the blowtorch in his hand.
17-year-old arrested for stolen gun during traffic stop
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department arrested Tramaine Juwuan Prevette, 17, following a traffic stop Jan. 16 near White Bluff Road and Television Circle. The teen was charged with driving with a suspended license, possession of marijuana, possession of drug related object, theft by receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm by a person under 18.…
Review: Dirty Grandpa
97 minutes of watching Robert De Niro once again mug shamelessly, Zac Efron once again display all the comic instincts of a dead hornet, and filmmakers once again assume that profanity and scatology are worthy replacements for wit and timing.
