Another lawsuit filed against Starland Village project
Today, a second lawsuit was filed against the controversial Starland Village multi-use project set for the Thomas Square area — this one against City officials for allowing the project to go forward. This lawsuit, filed by Thomas Square resident Stephen Argue, alleges among other things that the City is not fully compliant with state law,…
No evacuation needed for Chatham County, officials say; moderate risk of high winds, heavy rainfall from Hurricane Florence
Chatham Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday afternoon that for the Savannah area there is a “moderate risk for wind, a very low risk for storm surge, and a low risk for flooding as associated with rainfall” from Hurricane Florence, CEMA Director Dennis Jones said at a 1:30 p.m. update “This storm doesn’t necessitate any kind…
CEMA warns of tropical storm force winds and heavy rainfall due to Hurricane Florence
The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) says it is “closely monitoring Hurricane Florence and is coordinating response efforts with local, regional and state agencies. Chatham County could be impacted by tropical storm conditions within the next 48 hours.” “Impacts to Georgia could be tropical storm force winds and rainfall. Residents in areas that typically flood…
All The Locals @Congress St. Social Club
Hailing from Atlanta, their songs are soulful, rhythmic and catchy
Pohgoh falls in love all over again
The songs explore a multitude of subjects, including Susie Ulrey’s long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, and are presented with the group’s angular brand of guitar rock
Tailwinds prompt Democrats to compete for more seats
Adam Bridges, Alicia Scott, and Sandra Workman are fighting apathy as much as incumbency in suburban districts once thought unwinnable
The Starland Village Files: Part One
The emails display what some might see as an overly cozy relationship between City officials and The Foram Group, the company developing Starland Village. At minimum they are a window into the interconnected and complex nature of the way development sometimes happens in Savannah.
Savannah Children’s Theater lets the cat out of the hat
‘Who doesn’t love Dr. Seuss?’
Velvet Caravan’s master ‘Stroke’
Savannah Stopover brings Velvet Caravan to the Lucas Theatre for an evening spinning with Eastern European melodies, Latin rhythms, a touch of western swing and other surprise twists on familiar tune
Charlie Fog @El Rocko Lounge
The band has become a mainstay in the local scene since they formed
Monet to Matisse
Impressionist painters like the ones featured in this exhibition were interested in the way light interacted with their subject
Homeless students: A growing and underserved population
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System recently reported that it identified 1,001 homeless students in school year 2017-18. That number represents a staggering 30 percent increase from the previous school year.
Fall Arts Preview: Concerts
SEPTEMBER An Evening with Velvet Caravan with Annie Sellick and Mercury Orkestar— Savannah’s beloved Gypsy Jazz and Latin Swing band Velvet Caravan will headline a very special evening of music. Atlanta’s balkan band Mercury Orkestar will open the night. $25, $35, $45 Fri., Sep. 14, 7:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.…
Cusses weathers the changes on ‘Golden Rat’
The group is full steam ahead as they head off on tour in support of Golden Rat and get ready to start the next phase of their career in Nashville
Fall Arts Preview: Festivals
SEPTEMBER 10th Annual Fall Frolic— Join the Savannah Tree Foundation for the annual celebration of trees, featuring live music from Connellis, open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, museum tours, and trees (of course). $75. Thu., Sep. 13, 6 p.m. savannahtree.com. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Constitution Day!— In celebration of…
Editor’s Note: Notes from the Stormwatch
I constantly have to remind myself these days that there is a huge influx of new arrivals to the Savannah area. Many of them don’t really find out until they get here that we have things like cockroaches, mosquitoes, gnats, ungodly humidity — and hurricanes.
Fall Arts Preview: Film Screenings
SEPTEMBER Film: 1945— On a sweltering August day in 1945, villagers prepare for the wedding of the town clerk’s son. Meanwhile, two Orthodox Jews arrive at the village train station with mysterious boxes labeled “fragrances.” $5 SCAD Card holders, $10 general admission Wed., Sep. 12, 7 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.…
Eric Gales’ guitar love affair
He’s had major label deals, done big tours and festivals, and consistently released albums of original music that fuse a wide range of genres
Fall Arts Preview: Lectures and Literary Events
SEPTEMBER Georgia Historical Society presents An Evening with John Ferling— On Thursday, September 13, the Georgia Historical Society will present a special evening with John Ferling, historian and author of the new book, Apostles of Revolution: Jefferson, Paine, Monroe and The Struggle Against the Old Order in America and Europe. The event will feature a…
Frightfest brings big names, cult classics to the Lucas
Jim Reed’s collaboration with Graveface was a natural one, given the former’s dedication to, and passionate work with, Psychotronic Film Society.
Fall Arts Preview: Performances
SEPTEMBER Theatre: Big Love— Join The Collective Face Theatre Ensemble for the first show in the 2018/2019 season. A modern remake of one of the oldest Greek tragedies, The Danaids by Aeschylus, fifty sisters arrive at an Italian anor, having fled Greece to avoid marrying their fifty cousins. Mayhem ensues, complete with grooms in flight…
Fall Arts Preview: Visual Arts
No Access— SCAD Museum of Art presents “No Access,” a large-scale outdoor installation by artist Tom Burr. Through Sep. 17. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. From One To The Next— Cal Wood exhibits his paintings at Savannah State. Through Sep. 22. 912-398-2385. Kennedy Fine Arts Building, Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Bonaventure:…
Bee-eautiful with a Capital Bee
Though I went to learn the ins-and-outs of the honey hustle, I ended up learning Thomas’ tale, which is about as close as to the American Dream as I’ve seen in person
Jonathan Baptiste & The Urban Intellectuals @Good Times Jazz Bar
He has, in many ways, been handed the baton for the genre and is signaling that the future of jazz is bright
Keeping the past alive
During this sequence, Olufani learned that the Five Points MARTA station on the corner of Alabama and Peachtree used to be the Crawford Negro Brokerage House, a former site for slave trade
