The work has been going on for the better part of a year. The planning for this space was in the works for much longer than that. Now, finally, it […]
River Street
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Celebrations start with Stars and Stripes July 4th Weekend at Plant Riverside District
From July 2 through July 5, family-friendly festivities will take place at the Kessler Collection’s Plant Riverside District to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday; all of which are free and open to the public.
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Rising along the river
Every day, Jean Claude Martin sets up shop along with many other businesses lining Savannah’s riverfront. As locals and visitors begin to stroll the cobblestoned streets during this warm season of the year, crowds surround him — some to marvel at his artwork, some to buy. Martin uses vibrant colors, an island flair, and endless inspiration to paint lively people and places with no two paintings being identical, the artist said.
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‘Free’ up your schedule
Luckily, there are plenty of things to do here that don’t involve spending any money at all.
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In For A Penny: In for the long haul
AS AN Irish Celtic folk punk band, it’s In For A Penny’s duty to make every day feel like St. Paddy’s Day. Now that the official holiday is here, the […]
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Blues, Jazz, and BBQ and 4th of July Celebration offer fun for all
IT’S TIME for a celebration of live music and good eats down by the river. For five days straight, River Street will turn into festival grounds for the annual Blues, […]
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A tale of two cities, continued…
As I climbed up and down the Stone Stairs of Death and kicked around the cobblestones this week, Savannah’s polarities have never seemed starker.
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Slideshow: Savannah Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2016
The 2016 Savannah Saint Patrick’s Day parade in photos.
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Dance for Savannah’s only Celtic folk-punks, In For A Penny
“Everything’s got that Irish twang to it, maybe a little bluegrass overtones—but bluegrass came out of Irish hill music.”
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Getting there from here: Parade day transportation in a nutshell
A LOT of people drive downtown to try and park as closely as possible to the festivities. Good luck with that. Here is some practical advice on how to get […]
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Cobblestone Champs: Local musicians celebrate Savannah-style while surviving the busiest time of year
“Last year on the last day of the festivities, we played feeling like we were on the set of The Walking Dead. It was just like drunken zombies walking alone randomly, going to where they heard noise.”
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A quarter century of the Bayou Cafe
ON THE steep path down Abercorn ramp, the cobblestones seem a little slicker, a little more strangely bulbous underfoot. There’s a certain kind of relief that hits once your feet […]