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Brian Regan bringing laughs to Savannah
UPDATED December 9, 2020 The Brian Regan performance at The Savannah Theatre on Wednesday, December 9th has been postponed as Brian has tested positive for Covid-19. Brian is feeling well, but he will follow doctor’s orders to quarantine. Promoters for the show are attempting to reschedule the performance, and we will alert fans as soon…
New ‘Healthy Hub’ to be unveiled at Lake Mayer
Lake Mayer Park in Savannah will soon have new resources that promote better health and quality of life. The first of two “Healthy Hub” sites will be unveiled at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 1 at the park, located on Montgomery Crossroads in Savannah. Community leaders, along with representatives from the Savannah College of Art…
Soul Waves emphasizes wellness journeys
TWENTY YEARS AGO, Dana Danielson dreamed up an idea for a wellness retreat in her local town, Savannah. At the time, her corporate job as a photographer began to shift paths and spent 12 teaching movement practices, Craniosacral therapy and massages at other studios. As she continued to follow her path, Danielson studied practices that…
Kyle Yardley Blues Band @Starland Yard
Blues powerhouse Kyle Yardley Blues Band closes out the holiday weekend with early Chicago electric blues harmonica and boogie. November 29 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM| Free
Turtle Folk @Southbound Brewing
Festival and jam band circuit regulars Turtle Folk bring their self-described mix of “part Southern Rock, part organic trance and part psychedelic jam” to Southbound brewing for a night of music, Backyard Grill food truck burgers and, of course, Southbound brews. November 28 | 7:00 – 10:30 PM | Free
‘Vets 4 Heroes’
WHEN THE Department of Veteran’s Affairs told retired Sgt. and OIF veteran Hamilton Kinard that he would need a service dog but that they wouldn’t pay for it, his wife Britnee made it her mission to challenge this policy. About 18 months later, Kinard was the recipient of the first mobility assistance approved animal in…
3rd Annual Walk for Homeless set for Nov. 28
YOU SEE A homeless person on the street and you ponder how he got there. You have a few bucks in your pocket, but you wonder if you can do more to help, not just for that one guy, but for the entire community. Well, you can. On Nov. 28 at 11 a.m., Walk for…
Musical Toy Drive
THE GIFT OF music is a great way to usher in holiday cheer and Tommy Holland and Friends aim to take music to the homes of as many youths as possible for the fifth consecutive year. On Saturday, Nov. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. the 5th Annual Tommy Holland and Friends Musical Toy Drive will…
Christmas comes early with the Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights
THE SHOW WILL go on, as the Savannah Harbor Foundation, in collaboration with JW Marriott Plant Riverside District and Savannah Riverboat Cruises, will continue its yearly tradition of spreading holiday cheer with the Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 28. The parade will feature more than 40 boats – adorned from stern to bow…
Dirt Monkey @Elan Savannah
Brace for impact. Dirt Monkey delivers a night of bass-heavy beats, screaming drops and new-school sound design. The Dubstep DJ/Artist packs clubs and festivals across the country and this show will likely be no different. November 28 | 9:00 PM | $20
Danielle Hicks @The Mansion on Forsyth
Grab a drink, sit back and take in an evening with talented singer-songwriter Danielle Hicks and her band The Resistance at their current Friday night Mansion on Forsyth’s Bosendorfer Lounge residency. Hick’s blues and soul-infused take on classic covers and originals make her a Savannah favorite. November 27 |8:00 PM | Free
The ancient sport of hurling arrives in Savannah
All photos courtesy of the Savannah GAA STARTING A LOCAL sports league with ties to an ancient game may sound like a longshot of an idea during a pandemic, but don’t tell Caleb Harkleroad, or he’ll proudly point out the trophy his Savannah Gaelic Athletic Association teams have won after only a few months in…
Paintings, personality, panache
TRELLLIS PAYNE IS a fine art artist with a B.F.A. in painting, minor in art history and photography from Valdosta State University. By day, she teaches painting, design and art foundations at Savannah Arts Academy and is the artistic director of the Annual Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show. When she’s not teaching, she’s finding inspiration…
Deep Center releases Savannah: A Tale of Two Cities. Two Stories, One (Educational) Outcome
Deep Center of Savannah has released Savannah: A Tale of Two Cities. Two Stories, One (Educational) Outcome, an anthology centered on the school to prison pipeline. The anthology is curated selection of new solicited writing and artwork from Savannah’s youth, and the best youth pieces from previous program years, and included a contest that awarded…
Take the guesswork out of your holiday menu.
AS THE LOW country dusts off recipe cards and prepares for the beginning of the holiday season, many will likely choose to keep their turkey day feasts small. With safety concerns, this year’s Thanksgiving Day is likely to result in smaller dinner tables and even smaller feasts. Maybe certain family members are unable to make…
A magic carpet ride through Savannah
“I LOVE EXPLORING the different energy that the color brings. Some people shy away from color and I embrace it,” artist Trish Andersen said. Andersen is currently in her eclectic art studio working on a commission with her cat/assistant Gracie. Colorful, creative and mediative energy is felt all around in the artist’s studio. “If you…
Savannah Soul Meets Rock ‘n’ Roll: LaFaye Benton
WHEN YOU INFUSE Savannah soul with a Parliament-Funkadelic-esq rock vibe, you get LaFaye Benton. Her soundscape is beyond the conventional “lounge singer” of yesteryear. Her incongruous zest for life has made her somewhat of an anomaly in Savannah’s music scene. She’s not just a songbird with a pretty face and the 29-year-old even asserts this…
Korn Ferry Tour’s Savannah Golf Championship announces The Landings Club as presenting sponsor
The Savannah Golf Championship recently announced a five-year partnership with The Landings Club for the annual tournament to serve as official presenting sponsor. The event, which will formally be renamed the Savannah Golf Championship at The Landings Club, returns to The Landings – Deer Creek Course the week of March 22-28, 2021. “We are pleased…
