Georgia Southern’s Economic Monitor reports local economy up, but slower employment growth for second quarter of 2018
Georgia Southern University’s latest Economic Monitor, which analyzes Q2 2018 data and identifies trends affecting the regional economy, reports that Savannah’s three-county metro economy shows tourism growth leading the way, while retail sales, port activity and overall employment also contributed to area growth. “Continued strength in the labor market lifted the index while the housing…
Peter Shannon set to leave Savannah Philharmonic at end of 2019 season
After ten years, Peter Shannon has decided to step down as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO), the Philharmonic announced today. Shannon will remain in his current position as Conductor through the end of this celebratory tenth season. “I am exceedingly proud of what we have built together in Savannah,” says…
SMF Picks: Gigs to watch for 2019 edition
I’m With Her @Lucas Theatre for the Arts Individually, the members of I’m With Her have had incredible careers. In their critically acclaimed trio, Sarah Watkins (Nickel Creek), Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan (Crooked Still) are a force to be reckoned with. All virtuosic musicians, the members have individually played Savannah Music Festival in the…
Return of the great STVR debate?
Only 28.6% of committee members attended the public forum on the subject at Savannah’s City Hall this past Saturday
City Hotel Solo Sessions @Foxy Loxy Café
The band’s engaging blend of bluegrass instrumentation and an eclectic mix of styles has earned them a devoted following and a reputation as one of the best groups going in the Southeast
Citizen Cope @ Barrelhouse South
Cope is a captivating performer who blends rock, blues, R&B, soul, and folk to create something often politically charged and poignant
Nancy Druid, Jason Bible, smalltalk @The Wormhole
Leader Anna Chandler (COEDS) effortlessly walks the line between angular guitar rock and smart indie pop
The Venus @El Rocko Lounge
The band recalls the quirkiness of DEVO at times, and other times sounds like The B52’s on a Syd Barrett acid trip
She. Hustles. celebrates women getting it done
“I think of She. Hustles. as an evening of business leaders and entrepreneurs who happen to be women who are kicking ass and taking names.”
Editor’s Note: Dissecting democracy in the election’s aftermath
So who is at fault? It’s complicated and bears a closer look. The issue of very long lines isn’t quite the same issue as which ballots are accepted or rejected.
Savannah achieves all-time record in October
The Port of Savannah moved more container cargo in October than any other month in its history, with 413,800 twenty-foot equivalent container units crossing its docks. Containerized trade at the Port of Savannah has increased by 8 percent for the fiscal year to date (July-Oct. 2018), totaling 1.53 million TEUs – up 113,000 compared to…
Maggie Roth draws the line
‘I really liked it because it was challenging and because everyone received it well. No one was doing it around me. It was nice to really challenge myself’
Renshaw Davies’ genre-bending beauty
Renshaw Davies effortlessly combines a beautiful vocal blend with an acoustic foundation and synth textures
Johnny Mercer at 109: a tribute
Even after his untimely passing in 1976, Mercer’s music continued to make an impact
The Ramages’ musical bond
The band has made a name for itself around town since forming
Xuluprophet brings community together for Deep Center
The conversation became focused on the idea of bands donating shows more frequently to causes that they care about
Owens-Thomas House tells the untold stories
As part of Telfair Museums’ Slavery and Freedom in Savannah project, the home reveals its new interpretive exhibitions on Nov. 17
World class singer Anthony Kearns brings a piece of Ireland to town
In the show, Kearns sings a variety of material – Irish music, broadway songs, arias, and pop music are just some of the genres covered
Funny As Ish Comedy Tour coming to Savannah this April
The “Funny As Ish Comedy Tour”, featuring Mike Epps, Sommore, Rickey Smiley, Tony Rock, Earthquake & DC Young Fly, will be performing in the Martin Luther King Jr. Arena on Friday, April 19th 2019 at 8:00PM. Visit http://savannahcivic.com/events/ for more ticket information.
NEEDTOBREATHE comes to Savannah this March!
Red Mountain Ent. presents NEEDTOBREATHE at the the Johnny Mercer Theater on Friday March 8th at 7PM. NEEDTOBREATHE will be bringing their “Acoustic Live Tour” to Savannah for anyone who wishes to attend. With Special Guest Matt Maeson! Visit http://savannahcivic.com/events/ for ticket information.
Diana Ross Comes to Savannah in January!
AEG Presents DIANA ROSS at the Johnny Mercer Theatre- SUN, JAN 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm. Ticket sales will go up on Friday the 16th at noon. With a remarkable career spanning over 50 years, we invite you to celebrate a night with Ms. Ross, considered one of the most successful recording artists and entertainers…
Howard Family Dental to host 10th annual Free Day of Dentistry on November 16
Howard Family Dental is proud to announce it will host the company’s 10th annual Free Day of Dentistry on Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Pooler office located at 91 Brighton Woods Drive. In spirit of the season of giving, over 100 volunteers from Howard Family Dental, Oral & Facial Surgery and Kid’s Dentistree will…
Savannah Philharmonic hires big name consultant for leadership search
SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA announced the enlistment of Henry Fogel, an influential performing arts administrator, to lead the search in replacing longtime Philharmonic musical director and conductor Peter Shannon. Shannon announced his decision to leave the organization at the conclusion of the tenth season in May of 2019. Prior to his work as a consultant for…
