Arrest made in alleged New Year’s Eve sucker punch incident
A man has been arrested in a New Year’s Eve battery case where the victim later died. On December 31, 2019, Chatham County Police officers were called to Basil’s restaurant on Wilmington Island for a report of an assault. “Upon arrival, witnesses and 66-year-old Bruce Helmly told officers he had been punched by a man…
‘Savannah’s Waterfront’ brand and name change introduced
Savannah Waterfront Association announced today what it calls “a major rebranding of the Association and the area of downtown north of Bay Street as “Savannah’s Waterfront” to highlight the destination to residents and visitors.” Ansley Williams, President of Savannah’s Waterfront and CEO of Live Oak Restaurant Group with four restaurants on River Street stated “The…
The Diversified Collective comes out swinging with The Metromaniacs
What the collective has done with David Ives’ farce is break down the barriers of gender and race that are often written into plays
Timothy Eerie, Early Branch @El-Rocko Lounge
There’s truly something for everyone with this noisy, hazy, frantic, dirty garage band
Special events this weekend honor African-American history ahead of MLK Day
MLK Day celebrations have been around for years, but the TybeeMLK parade and human rights celebration is only in its seventh yea
5 Questions with Andre Bertolino
The linocuts were all made in Bertolino’s living room with a metal spoon, an alternative printmaking technique that’s less time-intensive
Abhorrent Deformity, Knightsquatch, Vacant Flesh, Torn Soul @The Sentient Bean
Abhorrent Deformity headlines another AURA Fest presented show at the Sentient Bean
Andy Gross: Jack of all Trades
Gross says he was first attracted to ventriloquism at the tender age of nine
Sharing artifacts
Willis Hakim Jones has been collecting Gullah-Geechee artifacts and memorabilia for years now
Trans and non-binary cabaret presents a vision for 2020
Featuring a large cast of local performers in the burlesque, drag, spoken word, and performance art communities, the show will unite multiple troupes and performance groups from throughout Savannah
Editor’s Note: An inaugural address to remember
I don’t believe there has ever been a mayoral address in Savannah where lesbian, gay, bi, transgender and queer people were given specific, careful shout-outs, rather than generic pandering, if even that.
Marriage Story, Parasite, Lucas films are highlights
Please support as many of the worthwhile big-screen happenings featured in Film Scene as you care to
Chef April Spain: Ready to helm new Collins Quarter at Forsyth
‘If you want to go to cuisine, I always drive towards the French side of things. Partially my heritage, and I have always been in love with that.’
Medicated Sunfish @Barrelhouse South
The band has some seriously diverse influences, which make what they do unique and ear-catching
5 things to know about Michal Menert
Shapeshifting electronic musician and veteran performer takes the stage at Victory North
The Pink Stones, Georgia Dish Boys, Dustin Price @The Jinx
Athens band The Pink Stones plays a brand of Americana that is infused with country and psychedelic rock influences
Inaugural Address: Mayor Van R. Johnson II, Jan. 2, 2020, Johnny Mercer Theatre
‘We’re going to make this table bigger, because for years we had the same folks sitting at the same table, and there were folks sitting there at the kiddie’s table watching everybody else eat.’
Review: 1917
1917 is more than just a visual and aural assault on the senses. The story takes the standard “men on a mission” template and infuses it with an idealistic zeal. I
Comedian Darren Knight brings southern humor to Savannah Theatre
Darren Knight @The Historic Savannah TheatreFri., Jan 10 and Sat., Jan 11, 7:30 P.M., $25+ COMEDIAN DARREN KNIGHT has been referred to as the “fastest rising comedian in the country.” That’s thanks in part to the Southern Mama series of YouTube videos that launched his career, and started his path towards pursuing standup full time.…
