Memorial gathering, tattoos for Athon
Fans, friends, and family are invited to gather in Franklin Square on Saturday from 4-8 P.M. to remember the Black Tusk bassist
W.W. Law photo collection now open to public
The first phase of the W.W. Law photograph collection was opened to the public Monday morning at City Hall. In March of this year, the City accepted the W. W. Law Collection as a donation from the W. W. Law Foundation in order to provide public access to the collection, representing the life and work…
Jonathan Athon fund established
The remaining members of Black Tusk today issued the following statement: “We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the overwhelming amount of support received in the past week. Many of you have been inquiring about Athon’s medical bills and how you can help. As of now, they are covered. However, we would…
Shooting on West Bay Street
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting at 1450 W. Bay St. The shooting occurred just after 8:00 p.m. A male victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous…
Homicide in Hudson Hill
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a homicide in the Hudson Hill neighborhood. A male subject was found deceased in a car on the 2200 block of Hudson Street from an apparent gunshot wound. The incident occurred just before 4 a.m. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or…
City Manager unveils proposed 2015 budget
Savannah City Council wrapped up its Budget Retreat on Thursday after a two-day review of City Manager Stephanie Cutter’s proposed 2015 Budget. The proposed $347.5 million overall budget includes a $180.8 million General Fund, “and is fully balanced without a tax increase,” a City spokesman says. The City cites these as “highlights” of the proposed…
Pine Gardens neighborhood gets Historic District status
The Pine Gardens Historic District, roughly bounded by Beech and Capitol streets and Goebel Avenue, is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood was listed at the state level of significance because “it is the largest and most intact concentration of World War II defense industry housing in the state,” according…
New Carnegie Library marker to be dedicated Thursday
The Georgia Historical Society and Live Oak Public Libraries will dedicate a new historical marker to the Colored Library Association of Savannah. The dedication will take place at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 13 in front of the Historic Carnegie Library, 537 East Henry Street. Speakers will include Christian Kruse, Director of Live Oak Public Libraries,…
Where’s my damn flying car?
Why were the futurists of the mid-20th century so wrong? Where are the robots, undersea cities, home nuclear plants, meals in a pill, and moon colonies? Damn it, where’s my flying car? —via the Straight Dope Message Board THE SHORT answer? Your flying car is collecting dust somewhere in Slovakia. And for the low, low…
An Evening of Ethereal Americana with Moses Nesh and Black Water Choir @Graveface Records
It’s a vintage kind of melancholy that’s best suited for a small room like Graveface.
Editor’s Note: History + $$$ + Downtown = ???
The National Trust for Historic Preservation comes here just as we face the most contentious period of downtown development since Merritt Dixon plonked the modernist cube of the Hyatt Regency down onto River Street.
The Saint Francis Band @Mars Theatre
Their current members (all seven of ‘em) are seasoned players, having performed with the likes of Sugarland, Indigo Girls, Government Mule, and more.
Feelin’ Slidelucky? (Well, are ya, punk?)
Everyone will bring something delicious to share, and after we’ve stuffed ourselves silly, we’ll all settle in to look at some slides of cool art, possibly made by the same person who brought the wasabi artichoke dip.
Teddy Bear TLC @Farmers Market
Made possible by a grant from Healthy Savannah, the twice-a-year clinic debuted last summer in conjunction with the medical school’s monthly community health screenings at the market.
Savannah Children’s Book Festival: Rosemary Wells
‘Screens are bad for children. I believe overuse of screens is a thalidomide of the 21st century.’
Telfair Art Fair is a chance to shine
“I REALLY HOPE I get it done. I’m not sure I will, but I’m going to try,” local artist, Isaac McCaslin says, looking at his large unfinished painting. The richly colored canvas seemed near completion. But McCaslin says, “I’ll be lucky to get it done in the next week.” The deadline weighing on him is…
Geekend: Bea Wray
Creative Coast director on how Geekend hits the sweet spot and the importance of the annual nerd takeover
Geekend: OhHeckYeah
FOUNDER AND Director of OhHeckYeah, Brian Corrigan creates strategies rooted in culture. At this year’s Geekend, he serves a spearhead for the breakthrough OhHeckYeah Street Arcade, a demo of which will be on display at the event. He and OhHeckYeah partner Justin Gitlin give the closing keynote. We spoke to Brian last week. WHAT’S YOUR…
Health is a journey
When many people think about health and wellness, they only think about diets or working out. You have to tie all things together.
Geekend: Kishi Bashi & Tall Tall Trees
Multi-instrumentalist Kishi Bashi creates soaring, playful orchestral pop through snapping, looping and beat boxing. Tall Tall Trees is Mike Savino, a folk kid at heart who’s glammed up the banjo through his own modifications and handiwork.
Savannah Children’s Book Festival: Jose Ray
Writing under pen name, local artist debuts children’s book about thinking outside the box
5 Questions: Keb’ Mo’
THREE-TIME Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’ makes his Savannah debut on Saturday. Though the guitarist and singer’s great love of blues masters like Muddy Waters and Taj Mahal is apparent in his impressive discography, he looks equally to folk, soul, jazz, and rock for inspiration. On 2014’s BLUESAmericana, Mo’ (born Kevin Moore) continues his unique fusion,…
Lazer/Wulf: Unleash the Beast
LAZER/WULF may have been born in Athens, GA six years ago, but 2014 has been their banner year. The experimental metal trio caught the ears of Retro Futurist Records (Kylesa’s boutique label), and, in July, released their first LP to critical acclaim. The Beast of Left and Right—a hard-to-pin-down but immensely accessible record—is a cauldron…
Soft-pedaling the bicycle trolls
Cohen’s bingo card puts a humorous spin on the inevitable and repetitive comments that can be disheartening for people who want their communities to be safer and friendlier for bicycling.
Night in Bohemia (presented by SAV Children’s Choir) @SCAD MoA
In the words of SCC co-founder and Director of Development Roger Moss, ‘All of the arias, none of the shouting.’
Savannah Food & Wine Festival: Final Four
THE SAVANNAH Food and Wine Festival, happening through this weekend, is outdoing itself with an extravagant series of events sure to please foodies of all types. It features not only the brightest local culinary lights, but an amazing array of visiting chefs from all over the country. It’s so big an event that writing about…
Broken Glow, Bent Out Of Shape, Star Period Star @Black Box Theatre (S.P.A.C.E.)
There’s a delightful irony in, while looking for a way to get around the city’s laws that prohibit people under 21 from entering live music clubs, Walls looked to the city itself for a venue.
Review: Dumb and Dumber To
When it takes two decades for a sequel to appear, it only means those involved have been experiencing career free-falls and are hoping for an easy payday to revive their flagging fortunes.
