The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home recently threw another big party for the Savannah-born author’s birthday. The street fair and homemade parade are a few years old now, and this was the biggest turnout yet. Seriously, chicken shit bingo, The Sweet…
Live blog of the Iowa Caucus(es)
I don’t know if I really ought to try this or not, but I’m going to be live blogging off and on all evening. I will be at home listening to some music, hopefully editing some photos, and following the…
Photos of the 2016 Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show at Savannah Arts Academy
New Visit Savannah videos spotlight Lowcountry culture
For almost a week now, I’ve been getting ads like these show up when I’m on the web (these are just screenshots): Visit Savannah’s new “My Savannah” ad campaign has been pretty much under the radar so far, at least…
Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston announces 40th season
Well today’s announcement of Spoleto’s 2016 season didn’t hold many surprises for some of us — I got the catalogue in the mail almost a week ago and have had ample time to peruse it. Click here to see the…
Savannah’s struggle against violence captured in new video: “End Gun Violence: Step Forward”
Republican Matt Bevin becomes Kentucky’s 62nd governor – photos from the Inauguration Day Parade
Savannah’s Cultural Arts Center: let’s do it right
If you’re a regular Spoleto U.S.A. attendee, you’re probably already familiar with the excellent venues available in downtown Charleston. The Emmett Robinson Theatre at the College of Charleston isn’t as grand or historic as other festival venues, but it makes…
A few thoughts on the connection between “nonviolent” street crime and really violent street crime
So we had a big night on Tuesday — a new mayor and two new city council members were elected. And for a handful of families, it was a tragic night. I hadn’t been in bed very long when I…
Live blog of the 2015 Savannah runoff election
Diverse opinions on upcoming election expressed in today’s Savannah Morning News – a few reactions
The Savannah Morning News editorial page has a number of items of interest as we approach the Tuesday, Dec. 1, runoff for three city positions — mayor, alderman at-large post 2, and 2nd district alderman. A few thoughts: Letter to…