Review: A Million Ways to Die in the West
MacFarlane reveals his limitations in spectacular style: A lightweight presence, he provides only standup schtick when a real characterization is required.
Review: Maleficent
Any weaknesses melt in the wake of Jolie’s excellent work as the title figure. With dabs of CGI enhancing her already striking visage, Jolie moves through the film with the ease and confidence of a panther through the jungle.
ATL men charged in viral River St. incident
Savannah-Chatham Police detectives have obtained warrants for the arrest of two Atlanta area residents tied to a River Street fight during Mother’s Day weekend. Misdemeanor warrants have been filed for Robert William Gray, 40, of Cumming, GA and Richard Wayne Barnes, of Lawrenceville, GA. Both men are charged with affray due to their roles in…
Shonen Knife to play in September
Dollhouse Productions will bring the all-girl, Japanese punk rock band, Shonen Knife to town Friday September 26, in support of their latest album, Overdrive. Local openers confirmed thus far include COEDS. More to be announced. Shonen Knife Doors will be at 8:30pm with a firm 9:30pm start. Shonen Knife will play at about 11pm. Tickets…
Guinness Records official arrives to check ‘Crawl of the South’
Guinness World Records Official Michael Empric arrived today to oversee “The Crawl of the South,” Savannah’s attempt to break the record for the largest pub crawl. The current record is held by Kansas City, Missouri with 4,885 participants. The Savannah Waterfront, Savannah Bar Crawl, and Stafford Promotions have teamed up to host “The Crawl of…
Cops kick off ‘Operation Thunder’
“Aggressive drivers and those drinking and driving will be targeted when some 30 officers from law enforcement agencies across Georgia join Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police in a 90-day traffic enforcement operation,” a police spokesman says. “Operation Thunder” begins today when visiting officers will join Metro in “road checks and saturation of high traffic areas in all…
Armed robber sought
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying the gunman who shot a homeless man during a reported robbery attempt May 5. Carl Whipple, 51, has been hospitalized in serious condition since the shooting on West 40th Street near MLK Jr. Boulevard in the Cuyler-Brownville neighborhood. Central Precinct officers patrolling a block away…
Death of homeless man investigated
Detectives from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the death of a homeless man found near railroad tracks in West Savannah earlier this week. The body of the 65-year-old man who was known the frequent the area, was found at the end of Old W. Lathrop Street by a passer-by about 10:52 a.m. His…
Ghent, Carn join city’s ‘Blues Weekend’
Sacred steel bandleader AJ Ghent and jazz keyboard legend Doug Carn have been added to the city’s ‘Blues, Jazz & BBQ’ lineup, June 6 and 7 at Rousakis Plaza on River Street. They join Grammy-nominated vocalist Ruthie Foster, who headlines ‘Blues on Broughton’ June 6. All the weekend’s events are free and open to the…
Let’s start talking about health and weight
Sometimes health care professionals may not like to talk about weight any more than you do. If you’re interested in your BMI percentile, it’s best to ask directly.
Dinosaurs in the beer garden
Ichnologist Dr. Anthony Martin discusses Paleolithic nests, Brachiosaurus puke and more at kid-friendly event.
Bike vs. Car: Data on deaths lacking
The need for federal performance measures and mortality reduction targets is especially critical here in Georgia.
You. Bars. Drink. Charity. Afterparty.
The current Guinness Book of World Records official largest bar crawl record stands at 4,885 people, set in Kansas City in June 2013. You have the opportunity to break it this Saturday. The Crawl of the South and its afterparty promise to be some of the most fun events of the summer – and summer’s…
The soldiers among us
Capt. Ethan Miller represents the sleeker, smarter strategies of a new kind of Army.
Learning dolphinese
TALK ABOUT unusual occupations! Tybee Island psychologist, teacher, healer, astrologer and author Muriel Lindsay has just disclosed another…this one unique. Muriel, who has traveled the world for years gleaning the wisdom of the ages, now serves as a amanuensis for dolphin friends, with whom she has spent hundreds of hours while kayaking in the waters…
A taste of Soul Food heaven in Sandfly
Caroline Hendley’s grandpa Cyrus McKiver served as chef to Bethesda Home for Boys for decades.
A particularly peculiar Dance
It’s more innovative and unique than most anything else in theaters in 2014.
School’s out! with Mutemath
“Whatever we’ve become live has really just been years of evolution, and chasing whatever the moment feels like,” says Paul Meany. “And I like that about our band.”
Lucero, Dennen add to SCAD-grad concert punch
Just how well-regarded is Lucero? A Sept. 14 concert in St. Paul, MN, features just three bands—The Replacements, The Hold Steady and Lucero.
Review: Fading Gigolo
John Turturro, who also wrote and directed the picture, is one of the selling points; the other is Woody Allen, who’s only in actor mode for this project.
Editor’s Note: Byrne-ing down the old ways
This race proved so many assumptions wrong—and in so doing, also proved there’s a glimmer of hope for our badly abused democratic process.
Cops help hurt animals
The juvenile red tailed hawk was captured via a blanket. It had an injured leg and other issues.
