Review: Jersey Boys
An excellent filmmaker when it comes to pensive, low-key dramas, Clint Eastwood never quite locates the proper beat for this tale.
Old Fort Jackson breaks ground on new building
The Coastal Heritage Society will break ground on the new orientation building for Old Fort Jackson on July 3. “The new building will enable the fort to relocate modern intrusions from within the existing structure and will also provide additional visitor amenities in a comfortable air-controlled space,” said a spokesperson from the Coastal Heritage Society.…
Chatham County green space plan in the works
The Resource Protection Commission – a division of the Metropolitan Planning Commission – is working on a long-term green space plan for Chatham County and needs residents’ feedback. “The Long-term Green Space Plan will focus on the goals and actions to achieving stated goals over a three, five, or seven year period and will be…
Early voting begins today
Early absentee voting for the primary runoff election begins June 30. “Any eligible registered voter desiring to vote in advance during this period may do so in person at the Voter Registration Main Office,” says public information officer Peter Nichols. No reason is required for early voting. Anyone wishing to cast their vote early can…
Hit and run driver surrenders to police
The driver of a car that sped away after striking and injuring a pre-teen bicyclist on Wednesday, turned herself in to Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police. Devin Sadler, 24, met SCMPD’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) officers at the Metro traffic office. She has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident and driving without insurance…
City opens two new playgrounds
City and neighborhood leaders are set to officially open two new parks during separate ceremonies on the west side of Savannah 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., today, Friday, June 27: 1 p.m.: Ribbon cutting for new playground at Liberty City Neighborhood Center, 1401 Mills B. Lane Boulevard. 2 p.m.: Ribbon cutting for Feiler Park, at…
Masquers do mystery!
“The killer actually kills people in front of you! And you don’t know he’s doing it. I think that’s the great joy of the thing.”
Britain meets Brazil at Churchill’s
Eating at Churchill’s has a way of making you feel a bit more worldly. How appropriate, then, for the British pub to go all out for the 2014 World Cup. “We open early for the U.S. and England games,” says Sarah, a server. “It gets really crowded in here, really busy.” For Sunday’s big U.S.…
Summer favorites with a healthy twist
The Canyon Ranch Institute Savannah Partnership is dedicated to helping everyone in our community live a healthier life. Join by choosing one of these healthy recipes for your next summer party or family meal.
Bands announced for Dollhouse benefit show
A spokesman for New Orleans’ Eyehategod said the band had been contacted by the promoter, and they were ‘working it out.’
Double the mystery, double the fun
Book Lady hosts mystery authors Tina Whittle and Jenny Milchman
Taking it all off on Tybee?
The difference between “naked” and “nekkid” is that the former means that you just don’t have any clothes on, while the latter implies “you don’t have any clothes on but you’re fixing to get into trouble.”
The politics of pet rescue
Representatives from at least nine local animal rescue groups met earlier this month with the intention of forming a formal alliance that would collate information about dogs and cats at shelters and allow groups to reach larger numbers of people to take them in.
Fish Camp finesse
Brought to us by Tybee Island Social Club owners Kurtis Schumm and Sarah Lanier Schumm, Fish Camp fills a niche that’s been begging for a more polished presentation of our local fruits of the sea.
Hanging with the Coathangers
“I’d never even played bass before. In middle school, I played clarinet, but that’s like completely different.”
Editor’s Note: Cheney’s ghost
Seeing Dick Cheney and his vampirish coterie of true believers saturating the media landscape, as they did in 2003, brings back the dread I felt a decade ago.
SAV band-a-palooza
So many bands in town, you’d think it was Stopover week!
One full year of Missionary Blues
Once a musician, always a musician. It’s kind of like the Mafia—you signed up for life, my friend. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave. Case in point: Mike English. An accomplished guitarist, singer and songwriter, the South Georgia native nevertheless pursued a career in economics—aka a real job,…
Bike commuting really works!
Jen Colestock was first to appear at Bay and Bull on June 19
Making music for Tommy
Tommy Kim attended South University and worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital here in Savannah.
