We don’t have a journalism degree at Armstrong State University (I know, it’s officially Armstrong Atlantic until 7/1, but I’ve decided to jump the gun here on the blog), but we do have a journalism concentration within the professional communications…
Gravity & Other Myths brings thrilling acrobatics to Spoleto 2014 — a review
I would love to know the subset of human beings who can: A) solve a Rubik’s cube in a couple of minutes, AND B) do the last few moves behind their backs, AND C) accomplish those tasks while standing on…
SCAD graduation New Alumni Concert 2014 in Forsyth Park will feature Mutemath, Lucero, Brett Dennen
I’ve been getting a number of hits here at Savannah Unplugged from folks searching for info about SCAD’s annual New Alumni Concert in Forsyth Park. The event over the years has featured some stellar shows — Ziggy Marley, Michael Franti,…
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at Spoleto USA 2014 — a review
First things first: if you ever go to some sort of cultural programming at the College of Charleston’s TD Arena, buy your tickets early and get as close to the stage as possible. A friend and I had a pretty…
David Simons ends bid for Savannah-Chatham school board president
David Simons told a variety of local media outlets, including WTOC and the Savannah Morning News, that he was dropping out of the race for the presidency of the Savanah-Chatham school board. Simons finished second to Jolene Byrne in Tuesday’s…
This would be a brilliant rant about the state of the news media, but you won’t believe who said it
So I’ve made the title of this post sort of a joke. I’ve worded it just like so much of the “clickbait” that’s out there. That vague noun clause at the end — “who said it” — is the key.…
A big thank you to readers of Connect Savannah (and the Savannah Morning News too)
Thanks to all those who voted for me in Connect Savannah’s 2014 Best Of Savannah readers’ poll. In the Media category, I was chosen Best Local Columnist (edging out Connect’s Jessica Leigh Lebos) and Savannah Unplugged was runner-up to Yo…
Cat attacks dog attacking little boy – video
The owners of this house probably might have gone overboard with security cameras, but look at the amazing footage they snagged of a neighbor’s dog randomly attacking their cute little son (I’m assuming the dog hated the sound of those…
As suburban poverty increases, what options do we have?
I’ve written off and on here about some of the challenges created by sprawl and by the suburbanization of so much of America over the last 60 years or so. One of the thorniest issues is transportation, and that issue…
Savannah’s Starland neighborhood gets star treatment in the New York Times
From the New York Times Travel section, An Incubator for Creativity in Savannah, Ga., with emphasis added: The Savannah that most visitors encounter is confined to the historic district between the Savannah River and the trees of Forsyth Park draped…
Savannah Fashion Week 2014 runway show in Forsyth Park – photos
Congrats to all involved with the Savannah Fashion Week runway show on Thursday night in Forsyth Park. Rainy weather disrupted plans for the production under the oaks on the north side of the fountain, but the event worked out just…
Fire temporarily closes American Legion Post #135, Betty Bombers
As often as I’ve been to the lounge at the American Legion Post #135 over the years, you’d think I’d remember exactly when it became a hub of neighborhood activity. I live four blocks south of the Legion, and I…