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STAY COOL IN THE POOL: Spend the Day Poolside at a Luxury Hotel This Summer with a Day Pass
Locals and tourists alike know that Savannah summers can be pretty hot. Ninety-degree days are common, with heat indexes reaching into the hundreds on particularly sweltering days. To cool off, many people seek the relief of a nice pool on a sunny summer day. There are several public pools around town. But if you’re looking…
EAT IT AND LIKE IT: Summer foodie notebook
Running off at the keyboard while trying to keep cool by any means necessary. Straight out of the ‘it always takes longer than you expect’ department…After a fire shut them down back in February, OAK 36, Midtown Savannah’s very popular eatery is hiring ahead of a return. They hope to be back by the end…
First City Pride Center Celebrates Stonewall, advocacy and Five years of Community
First City Pride Center will commemorate Stonewall and celebrate their 5th anniversary with a free block party on Saturday, June 25 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Bull Street between E 31st and E 33rd Street. “I think it’s an interesting dynamic that our anniversary and the anniversary of Stonewall fall together. We stand…
WORTH THE DRIVE: “Through the Eyes of Eric Hartley”
We often think of galleries and museums as the only legitimate venues to display art, and consciously, or subconsciously, view places of business as inferior locations, and, by extension, consider the work they show as “less serious” and “less worthy.” But as I hope I’ve shown during the time I’ve written for this publication, nothing…
Local luthier and SCAD graduate Ian Reddick’s rockin’ patent
If a guitar player wants to change their tone, typically they’ll need to tote around several guitars to achieve the sound that they want. However, thanks to Industrial Design SCAD graduate and local luthier Ian Reddick, musicians no longer have that headache. Debuting in 2021, Reddick’s Voyager modular guitar allows players to change their pickup…
SOUNDBOARD: Who is playing where this week?
RED CLAY STRAYS @ DISTRICT LIVE When Patterson Hood sang “strong like the people from south Alabama,” he might have meant these guys. Red Clay Strays do classic country, rockabilly and gospel-tinged soul with a rock and roll edge. On stage, they let it all hang out. THUR JUNE 23 | 8 PM ELTON LIVE!…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Grace Fulp
Her job is customer service, but she’s not stuck behind a desk. She operates heavy equipment; however, it also floats. And the view? Well, hanging out at the new Savannah Boathouse on the Bull River every day is something Grace Fulp loves to do. A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Grace Fulp is one…
NEW CLUB: Chess for Vets makes its opening move
Phillip Williams is the founder of Chess for Vets, a chess club that meets every Wednesday at the American Legion Post 135 on 1108 Bull St from 5 – 7 p.m. The club is free and open to anyone who wants to play on a Wednesday evening. Originally from Kentucky, Williams spent 13 years in…
SAY GAY! Celebrate Pride with powerful show at Bay St. Theatre
June is National Pride Month, and the Bay Street Cabaret is making a statement in a huge way, presenting their new show “Say Gay! Telling Our Stories with Music from LGBTQIA+ Artists, Allies, and Icons.” “Historically in years past all you have to do is read the comment section on anything that’s advertising our show…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Savannah High Class of 1962 reunion
Ten years ago I got a phone call from loquacious Kenny Young with an invite to attend the Savannah High School Class of 1962 reunion. Fast forward a decade and I am honored to be asked to join the attendees gathered again at Skidaway Island State Park on June 11. Arriving just in time to…
Prioritizing Poise and Philanthropy: Competitions are Coming to Mars Theatre
The Miss America competition is on the horizon, with local competitions taking place all over the country including here in Southeast Georgia. The historic Mars Theatre in Springfield is gearing up to host two local competitions for the “Miss Springfield” and “Miss Atlantic Coast” crowns. The Miss Springfield competition is a closed competition open to…
JAUDON SPORTS: Love it or hate it, two of Savannah’s top prep athletes have transferred to national programs
Two of Savannah’s best high school athletes announced plans last week to transfer to out-of-state schools for the remainder of their prep careers. These aren’t just your everyday players, and they weren’t your everyday transfer decision. Calvary Day football’s Donovan Johnson and Beach basketball’s Larry Johnson (no relation) each used their social media accounts to…
TEDxSavannah returns after three years with a new theme and more ideas
TEDxSavannah 2022 8:30 am Doors Open/Check-In 8:30 – 9:15 am Coffee and Networking 9:30 am – 12:30pm Morning Sessions 12:30 – 2:00 pm Box Lunch (provided) 2 – 5 pm Afternoon Sessions Friday, June 24 Yamacraw Center for the Performing Arts at Garrison School It has been nearly three years since the last TEDxSavannah event…
Pin Point Heritage Museum celebrates history and culture on its 10th anniversary
History, heritage and community will be on display for Pin Point Heritage Museum 10th birthday celebration on Saturday, June 25 from 9am to 4pm on the scenic Moon River at the museum site. The community can come out and participate in activates and enjoy treats as well. "We are ecstatic to celebrate not only over…
