Month: September 2012

CBS Sunday Morning: Storytelling, The Moth, and George Dawes Green

The Moth and The Unchained Tour aren’t George’s only current efforts to promote a culture of storytelling. He’s also producing Helen & Edgar, the upcoming one-man show by native Savannahian Edgar Oliver at Theatre 80 in NYC.

Savannah Fashion’s Night Out: photos of a great night on Broughton Street

I took a lot of photos on Fashion’s Night Out on Broughton Street on Thursday, but I was there more to enjoy the event than to document it.

Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company will kick off 2013 Savannah Music Festival

The 60-year old Bill T. Jones is a towering figure of the dance world, with both a MacArthur “Genius” Award (1994) and Kennedy Center Honors (2010) among his credits.

President Obama’s DNC nomination acceptance speech in a Wordle word cloud

I was pleased to see a speech so relatively heavy on policy.

August employment increases by disappointing 96,000; unemployment rate down to 8.1%; U-6 rate falls

This is a disappointing report, despite the decline in the unemployment rate.

Bill Clinton’s DNC speech in a Wordle word cloud

This is taken from the speech as prepared, not as delivered with so many improvisations.


Wheels in the sky: What if bike lanes were above traffic?

This is a really interesting animation from Exterior Architecture of the proposed SkyCycle project in London.

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro’s DNC speech in a Wordle word cloud

Here’s a glimpse of the dominant words in last night’s speech by San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro. I thought it was an impressive speech.

Fashion’s Night Out Savannah: schedule of bands and runway shows

If you’re planning to spend much of Thursday night on Broughton Street, here’s a more detailed schedule with the lineup at the outdoor stages.

First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech in a Wordle word cloud

The key words: Barack, like, and love.

Woodsman / Boyfriend / Shy Violet – The Sparetime – 09/10/12

Another interesting show upstairs at The Sparetime.

Savannah’s first encounter with a great band from Johnson City, Tennessee: this mountain

Most of the cyclists in the Midnight Garden Ride only heard a couple songs of this mountain’s fine set, but it was sure a memorable musical experience for me — one of those times when I know virtually nothing about a band and then, the moment they start playing, I immediately feel like I’m listening to a story told by a long lost friend.


Midnight Garden Ride — bicycling and music amidst the evening beauty of Savannah (photos)

I didn’t ride the Savannah Bicycle Campaign‘s Midnight Garden Ride on Saturday evening, but I sure enjoyed the event and support the broader cause of safe cycling in Savannah.

What should Savannah expect from a City Manager?

If and when the Savannah city manager position comes open again, we should look for someone with a strong background in zoning and planning. We should also look for a city manager who has a history of facilitating the growth of a wide range of small businesses.