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MADE BY MORRIS: Historic Savannah Foundation honors Charles H. Morris with second ever Spirit Award for transformative preservation efforts
Charles H. Morris, founder of Morris Multimedia, and the man behind the restoration of the expansive Trustees’ Garden complex off Bay and E. Broad Streets, is being recognized as a tireless advocate for historic preservation in his home city, which he calls “a national historic treasure.” To honor his enormous efforts in Savannah, the Historic…
Christian Siriano exhibition: ‘People Are People’ at SCAD MOA
Jamie Burton and Lauren Wolverton of the Connect Savannah Podcast “What Are We Doing?” take us on a tour of the newly opened Christian Siriano installation at the SCAD Museum of Art.
Tied and Tasseled hosts ‘Horrors and Villains’ Halloween burlesque show
The Tied and Tasseled Fetish Cabaret is celebrating Halloween with a spooky, sexy burlesque show. Roughly a dozen burlesque performers will present “Horrors and Villains” on Thurs., Oct. 21 at Club One on Jefferson St. downtown. Doors will open at 8 p.m., and the show will begin at 9 p.m. Mandi Fru Fru is a…
Charlie Ellis and his SLAM-tastic Art Happening
Charlie Ellis, bon vivant, artist, junk-o-phile and creator meets me at Pojo Point, his beautiful marsh view home at the tip of Turner’s Rock. Much has already been written about the devastating electrical fire of 2019 which destroyed the original property built as a weekend getaway by his parents in the early 1950’s. But now,…
Thrifting your way to creative costume attire
The Halloween season is upon us which means getting the house decorated, purchasing candies for trick-or-treating, and the most important decision… what to wear? The staff at local thrift stores like Goodwill are ready to assist you with finding a costume, while you the help out the community and the environment. “Welcome to our…
Tommy Castro is ready to rock the blues
Over 50 years ago, Tommy Castro was just a young boy teaching himself how to play the guitar. Now, he’s a nationally recognized blues sensation that has shared the stage with legendary guitarists Carlos Santana and B.B. King. Receiving his first guitar when he was ten years old, Castro credits blues-rockers Taj Mahal, Elvin Bishop,…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Caroline McCoy
So tell us who you are, where you’re from and how you got connected into this amazing opportunity here at the SCAD Museum of Art. My name is Caroline McCoy, I’m a Master of Fine Art in Fashion student at SCAD. I also got my bachelor’s degree from SCAD in 2020. I grew up in…
PETS OF THE WEEK
MAGGIE Colors: Black and White Age: 11 months Weight: 55 pounds Describing Maggie in one word is easy: adorable. Although a youngster, you will be struck by Maggie’s depth and intelligence. If your home has kids and other pets, she will fit in just fine. Maggie tends to be very active so a fenced in…
Cuban Window Café: A window of opportunity results in a bright spot for Savannah’s food scene
A couple of weeks ago, I popped in on our friends at Cuban Window Cafe in downtown Savannah. It’s a neighborhood spot for me. I live not too far away from their gas station turned Cuban food oasis at Duffy and Abercorn Streets. I was there for an interview for our television show (Saturdays at…
Catch the Johnny Mercer Cabaret at two local venues
A dazzling show featuring the iconic hits and award-winning songs of Savannah native Johnny Mercer is coming to two local venues this week. The Johnny Mercer Cabaret will be presented by the Tybee Post Theater on Fri., Oct. 15, and at District Live at Plant Riverside District on Sun., Oct. 17, Sunday, Nov. 7, and…
Area healers unite for women’s wellness on Tybee Island
A weekend of relaxation, self-care, and discovery can be found right around the corner on Tybee Island. Tybee Wellness Retreats stepped on the scene in August and is already making an impact on the lives of those who have joined them. Founder of Tybee Wellness Retreats Angela Lightsey combined her interest in wellness along with…
iResearch Savannah seeks volunteers in clinical research studies
Step inside iResearch Savannah on E. 69th Street, and you’ll think you’ve stepped into a new digital marketing office or a hip study space for art students. The giant jellyfish mural, Panhandle Slim painting, and spiral staircase give no indication that iResearch Savannah is a clinical research center. iResearch Savannah Chief Operations Office Sara Castle…
Savannah Stopover Music Festival Returns March, 2022
The Savannah Stopover Music Festival today announced that the festival will return March 11-12, 2022, and will take place on the grounds of the Georgia State Railroad Museum. In 2020, Stopover celebrated their 10th anniversary as one of the best curated music discovery festivals in the country. Previously held in music clubs and venues throughout…
One Love Animal Rescue to Host Free Pet Vaccination Event as part of the ASPCA® & Subaru Loves Pets Grant Program
One Love Animal Rescue received a $3,000 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), as part of the ASPCA® & Subaru Loves Pets Grant Program, to host a free dog and cat vaccination and microchipping event at Chatham Parkway Subaru on Saturday, Oct.16, 2021, from 10 AM to…
Enjoy a ‘Peaky Blinder’ at Tandem Coffee and Spirits
THE PEAKY BLINDER at Tandem Coffee and Spirits, 225 E. Bay St. Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey, Crème de Cassis, Blackberry Simple Syrup, Mint The Peaky Blinder is going to be Bulleit Bourbon, it’s a fantastic bourbon that has a big cult following so we do like to use Bulleit here. It has a little bit of…
Ships of the Sea opens installment examining Savannah’s role in Transatlantic slave trade
To honor lives lost and to recognize Savannah’s role in the African diaspora, the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum will display their moving installation “Human Cargo: Savannah and the Oceanic Slave Trade”through Feb., 2022. “At the museum, our mission is to celebrate Savannah’s rich maritime history,” said Wendy Melton, curator and interim director at…
