Savannah City Council passes gun control resolution
Savannah City Council today unanimously passed a resolution urging the local delegation to the Georgia legislature to take action to reform gun laws, including banning assault weapons, limiting magazine capacity, expanding background checks, and instituting so-called “red flag” laws. Alderman Van Johnson reiterated that “The City has no standing” to institute gun control on its own,…
Panhandle Slim designs T-shirt for Bahamas relief
Local artist Panhandle Slim has designed a shirt to benefit victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. 100% of the proceeds from the sales of the $25 shirt will go to the National Association of the Bahamas Hurricane Relief Fund. So far, the shirt has raised thousands of dollars. The campaign on Bonfire will be…
Shining a light on Savannah’s stars of Art and Commerce
In my last column, I announced the inaugural Savannah Film Alliance Gala open to the public on September 28
Analog Pub: Low-stress success
Since opening shop as Analog Pub, the two have been saving towards their dream of opening a local restaurant
Fall Arts: Concerts
All the tuneage
‘A Year With Frog and Toad’ hops its way to Savannah Children’s Theatre
The Broadway musical spinoff, A Year With Frog and Toad, continued the book’s tradition of telling stories of friendship and garnered critical acclaim
Beyond the Bell hosts fun, informative event
The day consists of guest speakers, breakout sessions and separate workshops for parents and younger siblings
So long, Starland
Amid a swell of developments, House of Strut, the vintage clothing goldmine, has fostered the arts community in the artsiest part of town
Classic Three: A Fragile Tomorrow to bring three iconic records to life at El-Rocko
‘We wanted a challenge. So we were like, sure, let’s learn three hours of music’
Mr. Wait @The Jinx
Mr. Wait is yet another example of the great music coming out of our city
Fall Arts: Performances
On stage, on point
The Orange Constant @Barrelhouse South
They’ve worked with Grammy-nominated producers and have garnered critical praise over their short career so far
Rev. Bro Diddley and the Hips @El Rocko Lounge
Bandleader Ty Thompson is one of the best songwriters in the city
Fall Arts: Festivals
Savannah’s favorite season for festivals
The Sundogs Present: The Tom Petty Show @Victory North
Expect to hear songs from multiple eras of Petty music
Savannah Philharmonic: new season, new beginnings
Harada will bookend the Philharmonic’s eleventh season while he integrates himself into the new role, with plans for full involvement starting with the 12th season
Tybee Island Songwriters Festival puts the spotlight on writers
When you first hear the premise for the Tybee Island Songwriters Festival, it might be a bit surprising that something like it would take place on Tybee. The concept is one you’d normally see in Nashville—a multi-venue festival featuring a mix of prominent and up-and-coming songwriters sharing the stage together. Some of the prominent writers…
Fall Arts: Visual Arts
All the best eye candy
‘Rock bottom is death’: One woman’s fight against the opioid epidemic
WHEN Lesli Messinger first held her baby boy on February 26, 1981, she remembers thinking he had large hands. And Austin Nicholas grew into those hands, to be a fine man, standing 6 feet, 3 inches tall. Austin was a “gentle giant,” according to his mom. He enjoyed skateboarding, fishing, and animals. Once he rescued…
Igniting the ‘Embers of Freedom’
‘SCAD is committed to show how art not only can be inspiring, but also powerful’
Fall Arts: Lectures and Literary Events
Some really cool stuff from some really cool people
The subversive, powerful legacy of ‘Dark of the Moon’
Collective Face’s production of Dark of the Moon launches their 2019-20 “Season of Impostering Identities,” and is an intense and poignant way to kick off an intriguing season
Fall Arts: Screenings
What’s going on away from the multiplexes?
Editor’s Note: Dorian’s Dilemma, Or How Not To Do A Hurricane Evacuation
Not only did the early evacuation cost the local economy millions, the City of Savannah curfew — which began days before Dorian’s first breeze was felt — added another layer of financial distress.
Savannah Ballet Theatre awarded $8,000 grant
Georgia Council for the Arts recently awarded an $8,000 grant to local nonprofit organization Savannah Ballet Theatre. This grant will help SBT meet essential needs such as lighting, costumes, and venue expenses to ensure its ballet productions continue to remain accessible and affordable for the community. For 21 years, SBT has further subsidized shows for…
