Tony Thomas censured after contentious hearing; Van Johnson speaks in support of accused alderman
In what is almost certainly the most contentious City Council meeting in recent memory, Council voted today to censure Alderman Tony Thomas for “sexist, vulgar comments” to a female TV reporter. But with censure being an almost completely toothless punishment of a defiant Thomas — who attended his own hearing, sitting in his usual seat…
John Malkovich set to deliver SCAD Commencement Address in Savannah and Atlanta
In what is being called his first university commencement speech, renowned actor, director, and producer John Malkovich will deliver this Saturday’s address to mark the commencement of the Savannah College of Art and Design Class of 2017, the school’s largest-ever. Malkovich will speak at both the Savannah and Atlanta campus ceremonies on Sat. June 3.…
Tatiana von Tauber backs it up
Where do we draw the line between beautiful and explicit?
Dave Hollister, RL, Ann Nesby, Frank McComb @The Stage on Bay
Vocalist Dave Hollister rose to fame as a member of ’90s smash hit vocal group Blackstreet, contributing to chart-toppers “No Diggity,” “Baby Be Mine,” and “Before I Let You Go” before embarking on a solo career in 1995.
Blake Rainey and His Demons, Waits & Co. @The Jinx
While rooted in classic country and outlaw grit, Rainey’s music boasts a melodic punk sensibility.
Sowflo, The Mustard @Barrelhouse South
Such is Life, recorded at Studio Center Miami with engineers Richard Maloney and five-time Grammy winner Marc Lee, debuted at No. 4 on the iTunes Reggae charts.
Hot Rod Walt & the Psycho-DeVilles, Crazy Man Crazy @The Jinx
Are you ready for tunes about hot rods and wicked women played with upright bass, Gretsch guitars, and punk rock drums?
The Artisanals, The Hernies @El-Rocko Lounge
Former Susto member Johnny Delaware brings his new band to Savannah.
An intimate evening with Eef Barzelay
THOUGH he’s played for thousands in gilded theatres, including our own Lucas, Eef Barzelay has found that he’s right at home performing in other people’s homes. Several years ago, the creative force behind beloved indie band Clem Snide teamed up with Undertow Music Collective and was sent off on a tour of house shows. These…
Summer Beer Roundup!
The best summer beers are light and low in ABV
Remembering Ben
“He had a very special meaning and impacted us in such a positive way. We couldn’t forget him.”
The public has spoken. They want safe, accommodating streets.
People stood up and spoke about the critical need for sidewalks, bike lanes, and traffic calming in their neighborhoods.
Service animals, emotional support animals, therapy animals–how are they different?
But if you say you use a service dog, guess what? That’s that.
Dive into drag collective House of Gunt’s dank meme stash
INTERNET culture has always shone through the playful, cerebral, and innovative work of Savannah drag collective The House of Gunt. Glitch-inspired graphics, created by local visual and motion graphics artists, flicker behind performers as they strut, gesticulate, and enrapture their audience. Tracks by C Powers often echo familiar YouTube clips or samples from advertisements that…
No, Ashley, Sherman did NOT have a mistress in Savannah
Contrary to what was said on ‘Southern Charm Savannah’ it was not a romantic interest that spared Savannah the fate of unfortunate Atlanta at Sherman’s hands. It was common sense. Sherman had no reason to burn Savannah and every reason not to.
Review: Wonder Woman
In the grand scheme of all things cinematically superheroic, Wonder Woman takes its cue from the greatest of all such films. Like 1978’s Superman, this new movie views its central figure as someone to admire without reservation.
A Flannery pilgrimage to Andalusia Farm
THE road to Milledgeville was probably paved with the best of intentions, but barreling down Hwy 441 in an ancient Mercedes during a nasty rainstorm brought out every hellish pothole. We had already crossed half the state, and with 60 miles left to go, the last leg of this day trip appeared to be leading…
Editor’s Note: Lockamy’s revenge — but for what?
Even as he retires, Lockamy is pursuing an official complaint with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) against Savannah-Chatham School Board President Jolene Byrne. In effect, Lockamy is holding the nearly 40,000 children in the school district hostage to his vendetta with Byrne.
