Who’s open: Takeout and delivery
Sponsored by Southern Eagle Distributors NOTE: While the state of Georgia is allowing restaurants to re-open dining rooms this Monday, April 27, this list is currently just for takeout/delivery options. This list is an ongoing work in progress. Expect the information to change rapidly. We strongly encourage you to call ahead. Is your restaurant open…
Shelter-at-home order given for City of Savannah; restaurants takeout only, non-essential travel prohibited
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson this morning passed a shelter-at-home order, prohibiting all non-essential business and non-essential travel. Dine-in restaurant services will be prohibited and restaurants will be limited to takeout only. “If you’re not working and you’re not shopping for groceries, please stay home,” Mayor Johnson said. “All travel except for essential travel is prohibited.”…
Nourish to provide free soap this Wednesday
Nourish Natural Bath of Savannah announces a drive-thru soap distribution for Wed., Mar. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their location at 5501 Abercorn St. Each vehicle will receive one free liquid soap with no exceptions. Nourish asks that participants remain in their vehicle and prepare a spot in the backseat for staff…
Chatham County declares state of emergency, mandates social distancing measures for restaurants and bars
After days of criticism for not doing so much earlier, Chatham County Commission Chairman Al Scott has signed a resolution declaring a State of Emergency in Chatham County effective immediately. However, in some ways the measure still falls short of restrictions currently in effect in the City of Savannah. Under today’s order, “All eating establishments,…
Leopold’s Ice Cream announces new measures
To adapt to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, Leopold’s Ice Cream has instituted new measures. The dining room is closed and only six guests will be allowed inside the shops at once. Guests will not be able to sample before ordering. The use of cones is suspended and ice cream will be served in…
Coastal Heritage Society sites to close
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Coastal Heritage Society sites will be closed until further notice beginning March 21. They include: Georgia State Railroad Museum, Harper Fowlkes House, Old Fort Jackson, Pin Point Heritage Museum, Savannah Children’s Museum and Savannah History Museum.
Tybee closes beaches, halts open alcohol consumption
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Tybee Island has closed its beaches and bans the open consumption of alcohol city wide. These restrictions took effect Friday, March 20, at 10 AM. “While there have been no identified COVID-19 cases on Tybee Island, this latest move ensures that CDC-recommended precautions such as social…
Mayor Johnson orders Savannah bars to close, limits restaurants to half-capacity and takeout only
In a special City Council meeting today conducted by conference call, Mayor Van Johnson proposed to close all bars and nightclubs in Savannah that don’t serve food, cease all guided and narrated tours, and limit restaurant service to fifty percent capacity or takeout service only. Johnson signed the order, but will also seek approval by…
Savannah City Council to provide daily public briefings via conference call
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and Aldermen will hold daily updates, beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 3 p.m., to discuss updates pertaining to COVID-19 measures, and updates on City operations and management. These meetings will be available to the public via phone. The public…
A rapidly changing environment for local screenings
I encourage all Film Scene readers to call ahead before traveling to any listed venue, just in case their schedules or rules have changed
Ben’s Friends to meet in Savannah
THIS WEEK I took a break from my normal indulgent discussion of local food. Especially at this very trying time, some topics deserve more of a spotlight. On a recent Sunday, the very first meeting of the brand new Savannah chapter of Ben’s Friends took place. Ben’s Friends is a Charleston based organization that has spread…
How Coronavirus is impacting Savannah’s music and arts communities
We wanted to check in with some of these valuable members of our community, so that readers could get a sense for how the arts communities in town are responding and how they can best be supported through this difficult time
Vinyl Night @Foxy Loxy Cafe
Graveface Records will be on hand as well
5 Questions with Stacie Jean Albano
The walls of Stacie Jean Albano’s studio are covered in ephemera that tells her life story. Pictures of her kids, a cheerleading certificate and an autographed Dick Dale poster paper the walls alongside her rough sketches and finished pieces. It’s a space that at once feels so personal and so homey. A Long Island native,…
Aretha Franklin Tribute @Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant
This incredible Aretha Franklin tribute concert is sure to be one for the books
Hedonistas, Voodoo Visionary @Barrelhouse South
The Atlanta-based band roll into town for a rock show that you won’t find anywhere else
The Vinyl Say: Hip hop artist, DJ, and music veteran Basik Lee
“Naughty By Nature used to walk around my neighborhood, and so did Redman. “
Flattening the curve
As you undoubtedly have noticed, either from social media or from our shortened event listings this week, there’s not a whole lot happening in Savannah right now. In the interest of public safety, the CDC recommends social distancing to help keep coronavirus from spreading. Essentially, that means staying home as often as possible, limiting touch,…
DJ D-Frost @Congress Street Social Club
Expect a broad mix of music and some serious dancing
Editor’s Note: The new normal for a newspaper
What should Connect Savannah’s mission be during this pause in events? We are turning enthusiastically to the idea of building and encouraging grassroots solidarity with local people, businesses, artists, and entertainers during this trying time.
Zunzi’s partners with America’s Second Harvest for family meals
In response to the global COVID-19 crisis, Zunzi’s, a South African-inspired restaurant in Savannah, is partnering with America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia for its “Families Feeding Families” initiative. Starting Wednesday, March 18, “Zunzi’s in Savannah will donate one family meal to a family in need for each family meal purchased,” a spokesperson for the…
