Alison Krauss set for October date in Savannah
Alison Krauss will perform at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. The presale will run Wednesday, June 5 at 10 a.m. to Thursday June 6 at 10 p.m. with the password: WINDY Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Get your tix…
Cockspur Island Lighthouse Marker set for rededication
The Friends of Cockspur Island Lighthouse (FOCIL) will host a rededication ceremony for the lighthouse marker that was damaged by a tornado in May 2017. It happens, Wednesday, June 5 at 10 a.m. at Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor’s Center. Admission to the national park is free for the event. “Nearly two years ago, a…
Filming to affect some downtown streets
Several roads will be closed and downtown historic district traffic will be impacted June 4-6 to accommodate movie filming, the City of Savannah says. “Lincoln Street between Broughton Street and Oglethorpe Avenue will be closed for ‘dirting’ of the streets for a production,” a City spokesperson says. “State Street between Abercorn and Habersham streets, as…
Chatham County Police participate in diversity and inclusion training
Chatham County Police Department Officers will continue a diversity and inclusion training course on Friday, May 31 “by bringing members of the community together to discuss how officers and citizens can work to avoid any issues that could arise from cultural differences,” a spokesperson says. The officers are participating in the “Enhancing Cultural Responsiveness” course…
Isaac Smith: music for music’s sake
The local singer and songwriter started his musical journey playing covers gigs and being in bands before deciding to focus his energy on writing songs and pursuing his own work
Jon Wayne & the Pain’s reggae with a message
When all is said and done, despite their many influences and musical left turns, they’re a reggae band – and a good one at that
Ordinary Boys to perform The Smiths’ The Queen Is Dead
With a reunion seemingly never going to happen, it’s now up to bands like Ordinary Boys to carry on the music in a live setting
Sweet Fever @Congress Street Social Club
The band has the aesthetic and vibe of classic rock groups like Aerosmith, but they’d also rival any modern rock band put up against them
5 Questions with David Hutchinson
All Things Are the Phoenix is an assemblage of found objects.
All Boy/All Girl @El Rocko Lounge
It’s likely you’ll never hear anything like this again, so their gig at El Rocko isn’t one to be missed
Quilting with memories
IF YOU pass by the Jepson Center’s east side, you’ll notice a unique project in the windows. That’s “Folklore” by Jessica Pope, the installation created specifically for those windows. Pope is the winning artist for Boxed In/Break Out, the annual call for entries put out by Telfair staff to spotlight original art. The idea for…
Ben Tucker memorial concert honors legendary Savannah figure
His passing in 2013 massively affected the city and the great many people who knew him
Blackfoot Gypsies @Barrelhouse South
Their music evokes artists like The Rolling Stones and Flying Burrito Brothers
Breadfoot @Foxy Loxy Cafe
Whatever one would call it, it’s certainly unique and original
Cycling and diversity: The larger context
‘You really have to figure out what people enjoy doing already and then give them the opportunity and tools to do it more consistently’
Editor’s Note: Boycotts begin to hit home
I know plenty of folks in the local film/TV industry, and not one that I know of supports the Heartbeat Bill. But they will be the ones paying the price if the boycott builds.
Changing climate
Van Noy set out on a trip to the South to hear the stories of people living through climate change
Eden Supper Club: Dining in the garden of goodness
Creator of Eden Supper Club, Chef Jared Jackson, started the unique dinner experience with a purpose that goes beyond the food that he is creating and serving
Carriage tours suspended due to heat
City of Savannah Code Compliance director Kevin Milton has announced suspension of all horse drawn carriage tours in the City for Wednesday, May 29, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. “This is directly in response to predicted temperatures exceeding those allowed by City Ordinance Section 6-1596,” a City spokesperson says. Access the current City of…
Best Hair Colorist
With a dedicated clientele already in place, Corrie is opening her own boutique salon space later this summer, located at Henry and East Broad Street. Until then, she says she’s taking clients at the newly opened Shine Salon at 513 E. Oglethorpe Ave. Book her at hairwitchery.com or Instagram _hairwitch_ Runner-up, Stylist: Renata Duran Runner-up,…
Review: Rocketman
Even if it doesn’t soar as high as one would like, Rocketman is still a better movie than Bohemian Rhapsody, which suffered in part from its PG-13 designation. Rocketman is a solid R, more in line for this sort of warts-and-all picture.
Review: Godzilla: King of the Monsters
A bingo card of clichés would quickly be filled with such soggy lines as “We opened Pandora’s box, and there’s no way to shut it” and “It sounds like you admire these monsters.”
Best Hair Stylist
With a dedicated clientele already in place, Corrie is opening her own boutique salon space later this summer, located at Henry and East Broad Street. Until then, she says she’s taking clients at the newly opened Shine Salon at 513 E. Oglethorpe Ave. Book her at hairwitchery.com or Instagram _hairwitch_ Runner-up, Stylist: Renata Duran Runner-up,…
