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Enjoy Some ‘Wheelie’ Good Laughs at Front Porch Improv Theatre
IF YOU’RE IN need of some laughs and cute pups to help take your mind off the pandemic, Front Porch Improv and Wheelie Good Dog Treats have got you covered with the family-friendly Wheelie Good Improv Show, which will be held at the Front Porch Improv Theatre from 9:30 a.m.-noon on Saturday. The two local…
Georgia Department of Transportation suspends lane closures during Thanksgiving holiday
To ease Thanksgiving traffic congestion statewide, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today the suspension of construction-related lane closures on heavily traveled interstate highways and state routes from 6 a.m. Wed., Nov. 25 to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30. The statewide lane restrictions help to reduce traffic congestion during the Thanksgiving holiday. Similar restrictions…
Salvation Army of Savannah announces holiday partnership with Walmart, Belk
In an effort to meet unprecedented levels of need in our community this holiday season, Walmart, Belk, and The Salvation Army of Savannah (TSA) are working together to make it easier for people to help others this Christmas. The organizations will work to offer greater assistance to area families through the expansion of programs like…
Savannah Philharmonic @Victory North
Wind musicians from Savannah Philharmonic present an evening of music originally composed for the silver screen and stage plays. The program features Debussy’s Petite Suite, Gershwin’s Promenade (Walking the Dog), and a soothing piece by celebrated American composer Amy Marcy Cheney Beach. Recognizable classical music melodies such as “Morning Mood” and “In the Hall of…
Tribute – A celebration of the Allman Brothers’ Band @Coach’s
With eight musicians and vintage equipment, Tribute celebrates and brings to life the Allman Brothers familiar catalog in impressive fashion. Nov. 21 |7 p.m. | $20
Savannah Christmas Market is coming to Town
IF YOU LISTEN closely, you can already hear the jingle bells. This year, Christmas is coming early through the debut of the newest tradition to bring festive fun to Savannah’s entertainment district, the Kessler Collection’s Savannah Christmas Market Plant Riverside District. The Savannah Christmas Market will take place starting at noon Nov. 27 and continuing…
Lions Club of Savannah to Begin Christmas Tree Fundraiser Saturday
‘Tis the season of giving and the Lions Club of Savannah will be doing plenty of it, with their annual Lions Club Christmas Tree Fundraiser held at Daffin Park (at the corner of Victory Drive and Cedar Street) beginning from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 21. The trees range from 6-10 feet…
Savannah architecture firm taps into local talent
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (SCAD) aims to cultivate talented individuals, preparing them to be leaders in their chosen endeavors, and two recent graduates just joined Felder & Associates. Brian Felder said Elisa Dogor and Sophia Rodriguez are now part of the local architecture company’s team. Rodriguez, from St. Johns, Fla., currently serves as…
Basshole XVII @Wormhole
Basshole is back with a DJ lineup featuring Hippie Gilmore, Skelector, Wizard Musik, Boolie, Squidnee, and live visuals curated by Psykiss. This is a flow art friendly event with local artisans and live art painters. Presented by Savannah Bounce. Nov. 21 | 9 p.m. | $10 Cover
A different kind of battle
GARRETT BRIGGS WAS an Army Ranger stationed in Savannah, at the 175th Ranger Regiment. After he left the Army in 2016, he worked at Nine Line Apparel. But his transition back into civilian life and work proved difficult. While he sought help with his mental health struggles, ultimately he was unable to find the peace…
City Council announces 2021 budget retreat
The Savannah City Council will hold the 2021 budget retreat on Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20, in the Johnny Mercer Theatre at the Savannah Civic Center. The meetings will start at 9 a.m. on both days and are open to the public. Socially distant space will be available for anyone wanting to attend…
Great Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway to distribute 200 free turkeys and fresh produce
The Tate Law Group is inviting families in need to the 1st Annual Great Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway. On Tuesday, November 24th starting at 12:00 noon, 200 frozen whole turkeys will be distributed to the first 200 families who drive thru the Great Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Memorial Stadium at 101 John J. Scott Drive. In…
Hunter Price @Wild Wing Cafe
Talented Georgia native and America’s Got Talent TV show alumni, Hunter Price returns to WWC at City Market. Nov. 20 | 7 p.m. | Free
Cleo the Gallery: Contemporary art gallery space now open in Savannah
AS OWNER AND head curator of Cleo the Gallery, Jeanette McCune envisioned a new atmosphere with a rotating library where people can view contemporary art, read novels and contemplate life. An alternating selection of three to four publications from the owner’s personal library of artists’ books, magazines, catalogs, poetry books and novels will be in…
CAT to resume fare collection in December
Chatham Area Transit plans to resume the collection of fares for fixed-route buses and CAT Mobility services in December, following the installation of tempered glass barriers to protect bus operators from exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption of fares comes after CAT suspended fare collection in March to allow for rear-door boarding and minimize…
Peacock Subaru makes month-long pledge in support of Palmetto Animal League’s No-Kill Adoption Center
Peacock Subaru Hilton Head’s plan to pay it forward throughout October helped rescue dozens of pets in peril and helped dozens more find homes. The auto dealership supported Palmetto Animal League’s first-ever virtual adoption event on Thursday, Oct. 8, by helping to showcase PAL’s adoptable pets. The event, which included fee-waived adoptions made possible through…
The joys of home brewing
JEREMY BUDDMEIER HAS been brewing beer for almost 20 years, but only seriously the last four. That’s when he moved to Georgia and became a member of the Savannah Brewer’s League, a local club devoted to all aspects of home brewing. Through the organization, he found support for his hobby. “The club has a wealth…
Connecting Jonestown tragedy with COVID
GROWING UP IN Indianapolis, G. Rettig and Jeremiah Stuard became inadvertent descendants of one of America’s darkest and most curious histories, Jonestown. While they did not personally know any of the 918 people who died in the mass murder-suicide on the settlement in Guyana on November 18, 1978 (known as the Jonestown Massacre), their sheer…
City Hotel @Starland Yard
With a blend of popular, indie, and originals, City Hotel keeps its songs and sound authentic and firmly rooted in bluegrass. If you love acoustic guitar, upright bass, fiddle and tight harmonies, you won’t be disappointed. Nov. 18 | 6 p.m. | Free
Coach’s Corner now serving breakfast
EASTSIDE SAVANNAH LOCALS and Thunderboltians (if that’s a thing), have always enjoyed the normalcy of their staple restaurants as a sure thing when their bellies rumble at any time of the day. The spirit and vibes of “this side of town” are exactly what you would expect – hospitable and always consistent with no need…
JodyJazz Trio lights up Rancho Alegre
EVERY FRIDAY AND Saturday night from 6:30-9:30, the Rancho Alegre Cuban restaurant at 402 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Savannah turns the house lights blue for the world-class JodyJazz Trio. Virtuoso saxophonist Jody Espina is joined by Maggie Evans on bass along with Jackson Evans on guitar. The three musicians add a distinctive Latin…
Helping the families of fallen heroes
THERE’S NOTHING like having the peace and warmth of understanding individuals by your side during life’s most difficult moments. For Patsy Rogers, one of life’s most difficult moments occurred on Dec. 13, 2004, when her husband Larry Rogers, the fire chief of the city of Claxton, Ga., suffered a fatal heart attack after fighting three…
T-Mobile donates $5,000 to Savannah Youth Council
Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, announced and accepted a $5,000 donation from T-Mobile for the Savannah Youth Council (SYC). SYC plans to use this money to create a program to teach students the importance of building ethical social media skills and web-based campaign tactics. “These are vital skills for our youth to learn as…
