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ASHLEY LONGSHORE: Making Art Your Life
Ashley Longshore is an internationally recognized artist, dubbed the “feminist Andy Warhol” for her contribution to pop art. She is an art collector and the author of two books, including her recently published “Roar!: A Collection of Might Women.” Longshore’s bold style and unfiltered social media presence have made her well known for being 100%…
STYLE: WHAT ARE WE WEARING?
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to refresh our closets. Shopping vintage is a great way to find pieces that are equally timeless and unique. Don’t get sucked into trends that you won’t wear next spring. Try a dress with woven texture for a casual spring look that still has some structure. Pair it with…
Drive By Truckers roll into SMF
If ever there was a musical prism through which the divisive social and political events of the past half dozen years could be viewed from a progressive perspective, the soundtrack would undoubtedly be provided by Drive-By Truckers (DBTs). While the Athens outfit has long been political with their releases dating back to 2000’s sprawling double-album…
Curtis Patterson: ‘One of the most important sculptors of our time’
“A Notable Journey,” a solo exhibit by African American sculptor Curtis Patterson, opens this Friday, April 1, at Savannah’s Laney Contemporary. Curated by Patterson’s former student Melissa Messina, it promises to be an important show, paying past-due homage to an Atlanta-based artist unfamiliar to too many of us. Savannahians may remember Messina from her 2008-16…
THE WOOD BROTHERS: Still making music that is difficult to define
With their latest album, “Kingdom In My Mind,” the Wood Brothers continue to make music that is difficult to define, but easy to enjoy, melding together elements of folk, jazz, rock and blues into a sound that has grown quite distinctive and unique. To the group’s bassist, Chris Wood, this is exactly what he had…
Why pollen season arrives earlier each year
As a seasonal allergy sufferer, Alan Harvey, Ph.D., biology professor in Georgia Southern University’s College of Science and Mathematics, was curious what types of pollen were causing his sniffles and sneezes. As a scholar and educator, Harvey did what any curious mind would do — he began exploring the types of pollen in the region…
The Eichholz Law Firm Celebrates 45 years of business
The Eichholz Law Firm is celebrating its 45th year in business in 2022. To mark this milestone, the locally owned personal injury law firm is launching a donation campaign to support three of its community partners: Blessings in a Book Bag, Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center and Shelter from the Rain. The firm will collect donations…
SSU launches new Live Events Certificate program with Harlem Globetrotters
Savannah State University (SSU) officially launched its Live Events Certificate program in partnership with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters on Thurs., March 24, at the Wilcox-Wiley Gymnasium on SSU’s campus. The certificate program will be part of SSU’s Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), and offers non-credit, development courses for students registered in the CIE. The…
NEW TO THE SAV BBQ SCENE: 3 TOPS
From the “a lot of times we have no way of knowing unless someone tells us’”department comes Savannah’s newest BBQ restaurant. It’s called 3 Tops. It’s Veteran-owned and operated and located out in what—not all that long ago—was something of a food desert on Ogeechee Road near Quacco Road. I got an email from a…
The 2022 Publix Women’s Half Marathon and 5K back in full stride
After two years of setbacks and cancellations due to COVID-19, the Publix Women’s Half Marathon and 5K is set to take its rightful place as Savannah’s first springtime race on Sat., April 2. Donations and proceeds from the race will go to Girls on the Run, Coastal Georgia and Lowcountry. The nonprofit seeks to use…
Sulfur Studios celebrates First Friday in April
Sulfur Studios invites the public to enjoy art, food, and more at it on Fri., April 1 in conjunction with First Fridays in Starland. This First Friday will also see a new solo exhibition open at Sulfur while a recidency is closing. “There’s always so much going on, and this April First Friday in particular…
Club Car Championship at The Landings Club brings professional golf to Savannah for fifth year of Korn Ferry Tour event
A week before hosting a professional golf event for a fifth straight year, The Landings Club Deer Creek Course is being carefully manicured and strategically prepared on Wednesday, March 23. Throughout the course, and all around the clubhouse, workers are buzzing around in anticipation of the 2022 Club Car Championship at The Landings Club beginning…
SCAD brings top design leaders to Savannah
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will present the 16th edition of SCADStyle on April 4-6 in Savannah and Atlanta. SCADStyle is the university’s annual design summit that features top industry leaders in fashion, beauty, design, architecture, photography and more. This year, guests include writer, curator and director of Gagosian Gallery Antwaun Sargent,…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Evan Goetz
Evan Goetz originally came to Savannah for grad school at Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD). Now, as the executive director of the Tybee Post Theater, Goetz enjoys promoting the island and the community and sharing this hidden jewel with others. “When I was in school, I had like five part-time jobs at a…
Historic Savannah Foundation honors female founders as Women’s History Month wraps
In conjunction with Women’s History Month, the Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) has been honoring and recognizing its seven female founders, culminating with a special event on Thurs., March 31. According to HSF President and CEO, Sue Adler, to end National Women’s History Month on a high note, HSF is celebrating the founders: Lucy Barrow McIntire,…
