Paula Deen dropped by Food Network
The Food Network on Friday issued a statement that Paula Deen’s contract would not be renewed when it expires at the end of June.
Paula Deen issues an ‘apology’
“I want to apologize to everybody for the wrong that I’ve done,” she said, near tears, in a short, edited statement posted on YouTube. “I want to learn and grow from this. Inappropriate and hurtful language is totally, totally unacceptable. I’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way but I beg you, my children, my…
A public xylophone in Forsyth Park
City crews on Friday installed an oversized xylophone designed for interactive play for park visitors of all ages. The instrument, which plays eight soft chime-like notes, is located on the central walkway just west of the performance stage. The xylophone was designed and purchased from an artist who has built similar instruments for various cities…
JJ Grey & Mofro coming in October
JJ Grey, the undisputed king of swampy Southern soul, brings his bad-ass Mofro band to the Lucas Theatre Oct. 10. Tickets on on sale next Friday, June 28.
Two squares getting lighting upgrades
Today city crews are retrofitting lights in Washington and Warren squares with new energy-efficient induction lamps. “The public should be aware that during the retrofit process,” says a City spokesman, “temporary fixtures will be in place on the light poles for the next few weeks. The permanent fixtures, when installed, will be more historically appropriate.”…
Heard any good books lately?
The growing popularity of this “boutique media platform” led Jonah Cummings to launch Pooler-based We Produce Audiobooks in April 2012 with his wife, Joy.
Asian Festival: A taste of summer
A new touch this year are the chair-stacking Flying Dragon Acrobats — they go nearly 30 feet in the air above the stage.
GA Power: Here doesn’t come the sun
“The coal phase hopefully is aging. Utilities are in the midst of deciding how to reinvest in America’s future,” said Gunning. The question is exactly what to invest in for our future.
Editor’s Note: Resource-rich, responsibility-poor
And make no mistake, the aquifers are dying. A new U.S. Geological Survey report shows the Floridan Aquifer has receded as much as 18 feet in some areas.
Thrive Cafe + St. Andrews = healthy lunch
“We tell our students at St. Andrews to be innovators and 21st century learners. So we thought we should practice what we’re teaching. This thing with Thrive is a win/win.”
Port of Savannah truckers unite
I took a ride with port trucker Carol Cauley last week to find out more about their plight. A single mom with a wedge haircut and wraparound sunglasses, Carol looks more like she belongs cheering on the sidelines of a soccer field than driving a big rig.
Kylesa’s back in shades of Ultraviolet
“We just kind of write what comes out,” says Phillip Cope. “At this point, we don’t worry about exactly where it’s supposed to fit in.”
Telfair says pull up a chair
The seating objects call the viewer into a high society, international dialog opened by the 18th century and carried on through the end of the 19th
Summer Solstice Festival: 3 days of music
Zach Deputy: “It’s hard to find people that have the same kind of feel or vision for music that you do, when your vision is not narrow.”
Hot enough for you?
‘We could not jeopardize the health of the employees by remaining in the building.’
Review: Monsters University
*** The Roman Empire fell. So did the Berlin Wall. It was only natural, then, that Pixar Animation Studios would eventually tumble as well. Clearly, the Golden Age of Pixar has conclusively ended. Starting with its inaugural feature-length production Toy Story in 1995 and running through Toy Story 3 in 2010, the studio produced 11…
Review: World War Z
Imagine Steven Soderbergh’s Contagion recast with zombies instead of Gwyneth Paltrow.
Paula Deen dropped by Food Network
According to the New York Times, the Food Network said Friday that it would not renew Paula Deen’s contract when it expires at the end of June.
The heart of Ultra Running
What matters — what must matter — is the now. This day, this run, this moment. Not another runner, not another race, not another set of circumstances. Right now.
New veterinary hospital at Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park Animal Hospital, a general veterinary practice, has opened off of Forsyth Park at 513 Whitaker St. Owned by native Savannahian and UGA graduate Dr. Holly Metts, its staff “have each been working with animals for over 10 years and routinely go to conferences for continuing education classes,” says a spokesperson. Call them at…
City selling July 4th spaces
City of Savannah Mobility & Parking Services is now selling parking spaces in two City-owned lots for the July 4 festivities: · SOHO Parking Lot – corner Liberty and Whitaker Street. 34 parking spaces available to be purchased. · Curtis V. Cooper Parking Lot — at 122 Barr Street (between East President Street and East…
