Real food for Real Talk!
IN 1977 I wasn’t allowed by my adoptive parents to see a Led Zeppelin concert. I chose not to go to Berlin to see the wall come down. Nowadays I seize every opportunity to experience life to its fullest. During six weeks of up to five shows a week, road chef Jeff Schmehl and his…
‘I’m a real Southerner’
The First Annual Savannah Book Festival this Saturday is bringing a wide-ranging lineup of national, regional, and local authors to town for appearances, among them John Berendt, William C. Harris Jr., Mary Kay Andrews, and many more. One of the most well-regarded authors to appear will be Macon, Ga., native Tina McElroy Ansa, who has…
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That’s cold, yo
from recent Savannah/Chatham Police incident reports Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are warning motorists not to leave running vehicles unattended. On one of the coldest days of the year, four people had their vehicles stolen. In addition to a stolen car, you might end up with a fine of $124. The thefts occurred in a span of…
Oh no he didn’t
Bright Ideas Michael Windisch, proprietor of the Maltermeister Turm restaurant in Goslar, Lower Saxony, Germany, solved what has become a crisis for other restaurants since the state extended a smoking ban in August. Windisch opened three holes in an outer wall so that, in cold weather, a smoker need not venture outside but can stick…
Blog Day Afternoon
LAST FRIDAY, on my way to the 2008 BlogSavannah UnConference at the AASU Continuing Education Center, it occurred to me that as a non-blogger I might be heading into foreign soil for the day. Sure, I use the internet and email to gather and share all kinds of information, but when it comes to blogs,…
The man with the plan
EVER WONDERED how Heinz 57 steak sauce got its name? “In my day, Heinz made pickles,” Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe told me. “The 57 referred to the number of varieties of pickles they made.” It’s tidbits like this that make a person believe they really are speaking with the founder of the Georgia colony. Historian…
‘A wonderful showcase for our city’
THE SAVANNAH Black Heritage Festival has changed considerably since its beginning in 1990. “The festival has grown from a two-day event to a festival that is held multiple days throughout the month,” says Eileen Baker, director of the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs. “It has grown from a small, almost underground event to…
Oceans in trouble
DISTURBING NEWS continues to emerge from beneath the waves. In December, science journals reported that disappearing deep-sea species could trigger an ocean-wide collapse of sea life, that global warming is destroying coral-and that loss of top predators is knocking ocean ecosystems out of whack. That’s just some of the bad news. The oceans are in…
15 minutes of apocalyptic fun
A Song for Anna, SCAD student Eli Elikatzoff’s 15-minute senior film about two sisters fighting for survival in a “post-apocalyptic world,” seems to be quite more than just a story of fictional characters. After witnessing a mere twenty minutes of filming at a local sand quarry off of Ogeechee Road, I have to say, the…
A quick look at upcoming events
Agent Orange in concert Infamous So-Cal surf-punks. Austin’s M.O.D. (led by ex-Anthrax roadie Billy Milano) open. When: Thurs., Feb. 7 Where: The Jinx Cost: $12 in advance Info: www.thejinx.net or call 236-2281 16th Annual Irish Festival Family-oriented celebration featuring music, dancing, arts & crafts, food, drink and merchandise vendors. When: Sat., Feb. 16 – Sun.,…
Cornering Ability
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Diary of the planet
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Spotlighted Gigs & Recommended Shows
David Lugo & Latin Jazz Motion Although he has lived in the Savannah area (Hinesville, to be precise) for three years now, percussionist David Lugo was born, raised and came of age in “El Barrio” — East Harlem. And while some may assume that was a rough place to be as a child, according to…
