UPDATE 10/25: The casting agency now claims that filming has been pushed to September 14th. Click here for the latest post. With the filming of SpongeBob SquarePants 2 wrapping up soon, there’s more good news on the horizon for the…
A look at Chatham County’s proposed use for $137 million in SPLOST funds
In my City Talk column today, I write about the proposed projects to be funded by the $137 million that will be controlled by Chatham County if voters approve another 6-year round of SPLOST (the 1-percent special purpose local option…
GPB reports on erosion at 400-year old archeological site in Georgia
A really interesting — and beautifully edited — piece by GPB’s Orlando Montoya about erosion at the site where archeologists are uncovering the remains of a late 16th century Spanish mission church on St. Catherines Island: Not all of Orlando…
A few more updates on the Savannah restaurant scene
I had previously noted that Cafe Florie was undergoing some changes, so last week’s announcement of the restaurant closing wasn’t too surprising. Here’s the post embedded from Facebook: Post by Cafe Florie. Dept. 7 East on Broughton Street (the Savannah…
Pulitzer winner Robert Olen Butler inspires readers, writers at Savannah appearances
At the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home’s 5th annual Ursrey Memorial Lecture last week, Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler spoke with considerable passion about the creative act of writing. “Art comes from the place where you dream.” He was talking…
Should Savannah bars be allowed to sell package alcohol?
So World of Beer on Broughton Street has applied for a package alcohol license. I don’t know exactly what World of Beer’s plans are, but I’m assuming they just want to sell package beer, not wine or liquor. And it…
Broughton Street as Salty Shoals . . .
My Tuesday City Talk column will be about the transformation of Broughton Street for the movie SpongeBob SquarePants 2, so this post is nothing but pictures.
“CBGB” the movie – thrilling possibilities but too many missed chances: a review
At Talking Heads’ 2002 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the band called CBGB owner and founder Hilly Kristal onto the stage. “We want to start where we began,” Tina Weymouth said. “He kept us alive,†Weymouth…
Jeremy Irons will join Terence Stamp, Alec Baldwin, Bruce Dern, Alexander Payne, others at Savannah Film Festival
Savannahians who pay attention to the Savannah Film Festival have gotten spoiled over the years by the sheer number and caliber of the stars that the SCAD-sponsored event has brought to town. So there was a little bit of a…
Amid budget and debt debates, Paul Ryan lists toward the middle: a few thoughts
The government shutdown and debt debate are obviously fluid issues, but we know there will be some lasting fallout after an inevitable deal is struck and the government is funded and debt limited extended as they have to be. In…
If you want to check out the “SpongeBob SquarePants 2” filming on Broughton . . .
. . . here is the information regarding the shooting schedule, road closures, parking restrictions and options, and other details. Everything below is from the City of Savannah: Sections of Broughton Street between Montgomery Street & Habersham Street will be…
JetBlue adding direct service from Savannah to Boston
From USA Today’s JetBlue tabs Savannah for 50th nonstop route from Boston: JetBlue will expand its presence at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, a move that comes before the carrier has even flown its first flight from the airport. JetBlue add…