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WEDNESDAY 8/25

SISTER ACT The Musical (ongoing) Live on stage — Final four performances of the hilarious Broadway musical comedy based on the hit 1992 movie. An outrageous nightclub singer meets a convent full of nuns in a moving tribute to the universal power of friendship. Fun for all! THURS, FRI & SAT at 8pm / SUN at 3pm Adults $41. / Child (under 17) $19.50 Historic Savannah Theatre 222 Bull St. 912 233-7764 savannahtheatre.com Savannah Boathouse Boil Head to the Savannah Boathouse to celebrate Lowcountry traditions.

Enjoy featured cocktails and special surprises while Anne Allman cooks up the fanciest Lowcountry boil.

6 p.m. $35 Wristband.

Savannah Boathouse, 8020 US-80 E.

HIGHLIGHTED PICKS FROM HOSTESS CITY HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK To have your event considered for inclusion in Week at a Glance, please send an email to wag@connectsavannah. com. Include the event name, date, time, location with address, cost, website address for additional information, and a contact number. The submission deadline is 5PM each Friday before the following Wednesday’s edition.

Trivia Night with Jess Shaw Jess Shaw and Kevin Ryan will guide participants through an evening of trivia and self discovery at Service Brewing. Test your trivia knowledge while also competing in interactive challenge rounds to gain extra points. The first place team receives a $100 cash prize.

6:30 p.m.

Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian St. servicebrewing.com

THURSDAY 8/26

Bingo! at Elks Lodge Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays from 7:309:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7-9 p.m. Enjoy great family fun, good food at the snack bar and many chances to win cash.

Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd.

Buy Local Savannah Luncheon Join Buy Local for their August luncheon at Cohen’s Retreat with Police Chief Roy Minter.

The marketplace will be hosting Connect Savannah and The Edition Shop.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cohen’s Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd. $25 for members, $40 for non-members Habitat for Humanity Administrative Offices Grand Opening Head out to the official

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SAVANNAH BOATHOUSE BOIL

Head to the Savannah Boathouse to celebrate Lowcountry traditions. Enjoy featured cocktails and special surprises while Anne Allman cooks up the fanciest Lowcountry boil. 6-9PM $35 Wristband includes Lowcountry Boil, cash bar available.

ribbon cutting of the administrative offices of Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity, Inc.You will have the opportunity to meet the team, tour their facility, enjoy complimentary appetizers provided

by The Dive Savannah, listen to live music, do business networking, sip libations and learn what Habitat for Humanity is working on locally. Plus great door prizes!

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity Administrative Office, 701 MLK Jr. blvd.

Donations welcome

Free Yoga on the Beach at the The Deck Enjoy free yoga on the Tybee sponsored by The Deck Beach Bar & Kitchen. Bring a large beach towel, your mat or a tapestry, a hat and sunglasses, water and a friend.

9-10 a.m. The Deck Beachbar and Kitchen, 404 Butler Ave., Tybee

wine and delicious food.

This event will feature 5 dishes prepared by The Dive Savannah, each of which will be paired with a glass of wine chosen by the experts from 208 Wine Bar. Enjoy delicious food, live music, photo opportunities, and fun!

7-9 p.m.

Kehoe Iron Works, 660 East Broughton Street.

Taste of 208 Wine Bar Connect Savannah introduces a Taste of 208 Wine Bar. Join us at the Kehoe Teaching Kitchen to experience an elegantly curated menu of fine

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Savannah Restaurant Week Continues Sip & savor cocktail tastes and special Prix Fixe menus at different locations during the first-ever Seafood & Spirits Restaurant Week Presented by Eat It And Like It. Details at eatitandlikeit.com Aug. 20-29

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Evenpete rocks B&D’s outdoor stage starting at 8 p.m, Friday Night. 8-11 p.m.

B & D Burgers, 13 East Broughton St.

SATURDAY 8/28 Beats and Eats

Head out to 3 Points Food Court for a night of music, dancing, and food. Four DJs will be performing and 15 local vendors will be on site. Your ticket includes entry to the event and a meal from Savannah’s newest food truck, C. Alexanders. By the way, 3 Points Food Court is always BYOB, so pack a cooler and stay awhile.

6-10 p.m.

3 Points Food Court, 409 Orchard Street. $20

SUNDAY 8/29

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The Connect Savannah Fall Fashion Issue.

The section starts on page 11. Photos by Daniel Meadows. Styled by Lauren Wolverton, Daniette Thomas. Hair and makeup by Southern Belle by MariaNoel (MariaNoel Polk and Inga Krasileviciute-Cessna).

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Join Ghost Coast in the Cocktail Room for live music with DJ Basik Lee and fresh food from Naked Pig Tacos.

2-5 p.m.

Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St.

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6 p.m. Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian St.

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Live Jazz Sunday Brunch Featuring the Howard Paul Jazz Trio

Myrtle & Rose Rooftop Garden at Plant Riverside District will host weekly live performances by legendary jazz guitarist Howard Paul. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Myrtle & Rose, Rooftop Garden Plant Riverside, 400 West River St. plantriverside.com

Sunset Party Sunday at Top Deck

Wrap up the weekend with a Sunday Funday Sunset Party on

the roof. Local DJ Doc Ock on the 1s and 2s, an amazing view, Long Drink and Herradura specials, and $3 Rosé all day.

6-9 p.m.

Top Deck, 125 W. River Street.

MONDAY 8/30

Tybee Island Farmers Market

Weekly market featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. Artisans are also featured each week. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. Located at 30 Meddin Drive. We are right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. Visit the website for more info.

4 p.m. 30 Meddin Drive, 30 Meddin Drive. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

TUESDAY 8/31

Alexander Hamilton at the Davenport House

The Davenport House Museum will host a series of lectures about American patriot Alexander Hamilton on Tuesdays in July and August. Accompanying each lecture will be a one-woman performance about Rachel Faucette, Hamilton’s mother.

Lectures begin in the house’s garden at 6:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7:15. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside the museum, which is located at 324 E. State St. in Savannah. The audience will be limited to 15 attendees.

6:30 p.m.Davenport House, 324 East State St.

Toddler Tuesday

Explore the wonders of nature with all kinds of wild fun for your wee ones. This week’s theme is “Hum, hum, Hummningbirds!” day. Pre-registration required.

10 a.m. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

COMUNITY

LIFE IN THE HOSTESS CITY

INTRODUCTIONS: Zelonia Williams gets minds back on track for the future

By Brandy Simpkins

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Zelonia L. Williams, Founder and Executive Director of Future Minds Literacy and Adult Education said she established her adult education program after working as a professor and realizing that many of her students lacked basic competency skills in the classroom, prohibiting them from achieving satisfactory scores to complete their degree programs.

She also felt unfomfortable with attendance policies that forced her to fail students after missing a specified number of days, even if they were going through difficult life circumstances, like the loss of a parent, for example. Instead of watching the consequences of life continue to complicate the lives of those students, she started her own educational program to give them an alternate path to be success.

Q: Tell me about the program and what inspired you to start it.

A: Future Minds Literacy and Adult Education Inc. invites students—free of charge—to participate in a learning community that allows them to work at their own pace, address barriers to learning, and identify their personal learning styles. Future Minds Inc., has developed a plan to improve the academic and technical skills of students participating in the GED/Literacy Program by strengthening the academic, career, and technical education components.

Q: What are some of the student perks of enrolling in the program?

A: We offer a curriculum that teaches students social skills, soft skills, employability skills, money management skills, stocks and Forex, community resources, and financial management skills for real life situations. We also provide remediation, and supplement traditional academic skills by using alternative teaching and learning strategies that relate real life situations. Students develop basic skills in reading, writing, math, language arts, and social studies. We assist with transportation as well as financial assistance with practice and official GED Exam.

Q: How has the program grown over the years?

A: Future Minds Inc. Incorporated a curriculum that creates an alternate solution for students in high school that serves to engage students in relevant learning by allowing them to enroll in either a college or technical career education program or enroll in employment. We now assist students with completing college applications as well as scholarships and grants.

Q: What is this event intended to support?

A: All event proceeds will support Future Minds’ program, which helps individuals who do not yet have a high school diploma to attain a GED. This includes transportation, books, preGED Exam and Official GED Exam help.

General admission tickets to the event cost $60. VIP tickets cost $75 and include a special event swag bag. All tickets can be purchased online. Table sponsorships are also available for $800 each. To purchase a ticket and sponsor a table, please contact Zelonia Williams at 912-596-5554 or email zeloniawilliams@yahoo.com Williams lives and works in Savannah, and has two beautiful children Rashawnda and Devoris. She also has a four-legged Standard Poodle son (service dog), Vulpix.

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Q: What happens on Aug. 28 at the 3rd Annual Little Black Dress Cocktail Party?

A: Savannah’s most stylish cocktail party will feature live music, a silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

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BUNCH OF BANANAS WIN LEAGUE AWARDS

After winning second Coastal Plain League title, three Savannah Bananas get due recognition

WEDNESDAY LIVE BLUES @9PM

THURSDAY TRIVIA @7PM KARAOKE @9PM

Savannah Bananas Coach Tyler Gillum (Photo from Coastal Plain League)

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Tyler Gillum: Coastal Plain League 2021 Coach of the Year The Coastal Plain League has announced Tyler Gillum of the Savannah Bananas as the 2021 CPL Coach of the Year after guiding the Bananas to the CPL Petitt Cup Championship. This is Gillum’s first CPL Coach of the Year honor and his fourth season overall in Savannah.

“I feel honored to receive this award but honestly this is a team award,” said Gillum. “The players, assistant coaches and front office won this award together. It takes everyone to have a successful summer and we had some very hard working people that made it all possible. I want to thank everyone with the Bananas organization for all their time and effort. This award is for all of us.”

In his fourth season as the head coach of the Bananas, Gillum guided the team to the best overall regular season record in the CPL at 36-8 (.818) and a First and Second-Half West Division Championship before capturing the 2021 CPL Petitt Cup Championship.

“This will always be one of my favorite teams,” said Gillum. “They dominated in about every possible way. Millions of views on social media, 100,000 fans entertained, individual stat leaders, team stat leaders and finished the best team in the CPL. They were special!!

Biko Skalla: 2021 Coastal Plain League Broadcaster of the Year The Coastal Plain League has announced Biko Skalla of the Savannah Bananas as the 2021 Coastal Plain League Broadcaster of the Year. This was Skalla’s second season with the Bananas and the CPL. Skalla earned this honor by displaying expert knowledge of the game and articulating it on-air with a creative flair throughout the season. His work included broadcasting all Savannah home games via flobaseball.tv and Banana Insider’s Facebook page, as well as doing his trademark whiteboard broadcast on the road. An idea he credits Bananas’ President Jared Orton for its origin and to the fans that have sent him magnets and markers along the way (shoutout Dani Lynn Dispaltro and Lori Bode) for growing it to where it is today.

“I went to Jared [Orton] and said there’s gotta be something I can do that’s more creative than a radio broadcast because that just didn’t feel Bananas to me,” remembered Skalla.

Skalla grew up in Saugerties, New York before graduating with a Broadcast and Digital Journalism degree from Syracuse University. Upon graduation he took a job with MLB Network, working his way into an Associate Producer role – a role he held in when MLB Network was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Studio Show in 2020.

Joe Miller

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Biko Skalla (Photo from Coastal Plain League)

Joe Miller: 2021 Coastal Plain League Pitcher of the Year The Coastal Plain League has named Joe Miller of the Savannah Bananas the 2021 CPL Pitcher of the Year. This was Miller’s first season with the Bananas and second in the CPL after previously playing for the Asheboro Copperheads in 2019.

Miller, a 5-10, 190-pound rising senior at the University of Penn finished the season as the league leader in strikeouts with 71 and second in ERA at 1.50. In total he notched a 6-0 regular season record across 10 appearances and 42 innings pitched. His control was on display as well with the left-hander walking only 17 batters, helping him to a 1.020 WHIP to go along with a .162 opponent’s batting average on the season.

With the season on the line in game two of the West Divisional Championship Series, Miller stepped on the mound in a must-win game and struck out 11 batters over 6 2/3 innings to help the Bananas to a 8-2 victory over the HP-Thomasville HiToms. The Bananas eventually won the series in game three and moved on to win the 2021 CPL Petitt Cup Championship over the Morehead City Marlins.

Compiled by staff from Coastal Plain League news releases

NEWS AND NOTES

Plans discussed for new outdoor amphitheatre in Tom Triplett Park Chatham Arts and Culture Alliance talk future plans for amphitheatre slated to open in 2023 Chatham County’s first outdoor amphitheatre looks like it is is on its way to becoming a reality.

On Thursday August 26 at noon, the Chatham County Arts and Culture Alliance, in partnership with Georgia for the Arts, invites the art and culture community to discuss what they would like to see in a new ampitheatre.

“It is an opportunity to hear from you, the arts and culture community, to what the facility needs to be an absolute success,” Executive Director of Chatham Arts and Culture Patrick A. Kelsey said.

Some of the vast possibilities include theatre, dance, music, reading, local artist markets, public art installations, outdoor festivals, and many other activities to serve the region, the Chatham County Arts and Culture Alliance released.

Slated to open in 2023, the new amphitheatre will be located in Tom Triplett Park in western Chatham County.

Though it is still early in the design process, the amphitheatre and surrounding area are expected to have a parking capacity of 300, with an additional 200 parking spaces nearby, and an audience capacity of 900-1,500.

Visit chathamartsandculture.com for more details and to sign up for the roundtable discussion. Even if you are unable to attend the scheduled discussion, officials say feedback is still welcome.

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Center Parc Credit Union donates $2,500 to Savannah State University Community Garden

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Center Parc Credit Union is donating $2,500 to the Savannah State University Campus Community Garden. Developed as a means for students who face food insecurities to be able to grow healthy foods affordably, the garden provides hands-on learning experiences and serves as a gathering place for faculty, staff and students to demonstrate a green economy.

“The youth are the roots of our future and community gardens encourage physical activity as well as enhance knowledge of nutrition and fresh food,” said Donna Williams, community development liaison for Center Parc Credit Union. “Supporting the Savannah State University Community Garden perfectly aligns with our mission of serving members beyond just their financial needs.”

Located across from the Payne Hall parking area near Harris McDew Health Center on Jasmine Avenue, the donation ceremony was held at the university’s Campus Community Garden on Monday, Aug 23.

Established in March 2021, the SSU Community Garden started with 16 eightfoot-square plots and is now up to 26 plots due to high demand. A “take-home” box is maintained in the garden to offer produce free to anyone on campus.

In addition to reducing food insecurity, the Savannah State Campus Community Garden has three specific goals: • To expand nutritional awareness and inspire healthy eating habits by encouraging gardening • To provide opportunities for positive social interaction in an attractive setting where the campus community can work together in a healthy pursuit • To offer a peaceful garden setting to enjoy year-round Compiled by staff from news release

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Local designer Danietté Thomas opens new fashion house midtown

By Lauren Wolverton

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If you drive past the corner of Victory Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., you’ll see a big blue house with “4 twenty two” on the outside gate. The building has been empty for some time, but if you look closely today, you can tell there’s something going on. There are paint cans, ladders, and tools going in and out. The lights are on, and there’s a car parked out front.

What you can’t see from the street is a room full of gorgeous gowns, all created by Danietté Thomas. Thomas is a local fashion designer, and soon 422 W. 43rd Street will be transformed into her new hub, House of DANIETTÉ.

With over 3,000 square feet, the space is made up of two floors, a fully functioning kitchen, an outdoor bar and an outdoor courtyard. Thomas said the House of DANIETTÉ is equipped to serve the Savannah community in lots of different ways.

The front room will be a consultation room for Thomas’ styling and custom creations clients.

The next room will be an interactive dressing room with a stage, mirrors and seating for family and friends. The outside space will be a wedding and events venue.

“Having a venue space will be very useful, especially during COVID,” Thomas said. “A lot of people’s events got postponed. Brides will be able to be fully serviced here. They can get their dress made, get fitted and measured, and even get alterations here. They can also have their reception here, their wedding here. It’s an all-in-one service area.”

Upstairs will be where Thomas tackles something she’s been itching to do for years. She’ll be teaching design classes to adults and children.

“I’ve had a lot of people tell me they’d like to just take an alterations class so they can learn how to hem their pants, things like that,” Thomas said. “It will be something that is very much needed here.”

Thomas said she began sewing clothes around the age of 11.

“I was sketching stuff that I couldn’t find in the stores,” Thomas said. “I didn’t have to wear a uniform to school anymore, so my brain reached a different level of creativity.”

She was later connected with her mom’s coworker, who was getting a masters degree at the Savannah College of Art and Design for Fashion Design (SCAD).

“I worked with this person for a couple of years, doing one-on-one sewing classes after school,” Thomas said. “He taught me the basics that were taught at SCAD. We did the whole binder, we learned how to make a skirt, shirt and jacket.”

Thomas went on to graduate from SCAD as well. She said she credits much of her success in college and post-grad to working hard and starting at an early age.

However, Thomas said that many Savannah children aren’t exposed to fashion design while they’re in elementary, middle or even high school. She said she feels fortunate that she discovered her passion before going to college.

“You don’t want to spend two years at a university thinking you want to do something, then you find yourself at year three, four and you want to swap it and realize you aren’t at the right institution for what you want to do,” Thomas said.

She said she hopes to help her students find their passion and fuel it so they succeed.

“The more we can help our children find who they are and what they love, the better off they will be,” Thomas said.

Whether they’re learning to sew, getting advice on shopping for work, or ordering a custom gown for an event; Thomas said she hopes every person who comes into House of DANIETTÉ leaves feeling “elevated.”

“It’s important that my clients feel good in what they’re wearing,” Thomas said. “It’s important that they understand why what they’re wearing looks good. It’s not just giving a man a fish, it’s teaching a man to fish.”

Thomas still has some furniture to refurbish and some walls to paint, but said she’s more and more eager to open her doors every day.

“I’m excited,” she said. “I’ve been holding this secret for a while and I’m ready to let the world know.”

Danietté Thomas writes a weekly fashion/advice column for Connect Savannah. House of DANIETTÉ will host a grand opening event on Oct. 21. All services will be by appointment only. Follow Thomas on social media @designerdaniette to stay up to date, and email house@daniette.com to inquire about event booking.

FASHION

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BLACK DISTRESSED JEANS: DELANEY ROSE BOUTIQUE NUDE TANK TOP: DELANEY ROSE BOUTIQUE RED BOMBER JACKET: WRIGHT SQUARE VINTAGE & RETRO MALL GOLD GLITTER HEELS: WRIGHT SQUARE VINTAGE & RETRO MALL

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When it comes to style, the obvious choice isn’t always the best one.

Where you’re tempted to throw on your pair of “goes with anything” shoes, try on something unexpected.

A pair of gold, glittery heels may look crazy, or it may be exactly what your outfit needed.

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GRAPHIC TEE: DELANEY ROSE BOUTIQUE BIKE SHORTS: DELANEY ROSE BOUTIQUE ORANGE LOUNGE SET AND GOLD NECKLACES: DELANEY ROSE BOUTIQUE NIKE SNEAKERS: PENNYKIX

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If you thought loungewear was left behind in 2020, you’re mistaken. Loungewear has evolved from pajamas into looks that are accepted in far more public places than the airport security line.

Add a dainty gold necklace and cool kicks to complete your comfy look.

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NIKE SWEATSHIRT: PENNYKIX NIKE SNEAKERS: PENNYKIX

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BLACK BEADED DRESS: WRIGHT SQUARE VINTAGE & RETRO MALL YELLOW LEATHER JACKET: RED CLOVER BOUTIQUE SUNGLASSES: RED CLOVER BOUTIQUE

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Black leather will always be in, but save room in your closet for some color. A bright leather jacket will give your little black dress a fresh new vibe. Keep an eye out for cool leather sets, leather button down shirts, and more creative leather looks this season.

PLAID SWEATSHIRT: PENNYKIX BLACK NIKE SNEAKERS: PENNYKIX

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Bold prints aren’t just for summer. Try a plaid blazer for work, or a loud sweatshirt like this one. If it’s oversized, pair it with bike shorts and hightop sneakers and rock it as a dress.

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BLACK GRAPHIC TEE: PENNYKIX SNEAKERS: PENNYKIX

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In 2021, sneakers can be worn on any occasion. You can wear them with a T-shirt and shorts or with a satin party dress. No matter what you’re styling them with, use your shoes as a way to express yourself. Try swapping out the laces with a new color when you want a little refresh.

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ORANGE PRINTED DRESS: DELANEY ROSE BOUTIQUE THIGH-HIGH BOOTS: ELEVEN22

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A black boot is a staple in nearly everyone’s closet. Get two boots in one with a fabric pair like these. Style them rolled all the way up to your thighs, or scrunch them down and wear them as ankle booties. When it comes to your wardrobe, what’s better than versatility? Pair these with a curve-hugging printed dress for date night!

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MENS JACKETS: ON TIME FASHIONS DRESS PANTS: ON TIME FASHIONS

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Mens formal wear doesn’t have to be basic. If you’re more reserved, try branching out with a new texture like a velvet jacket. If you’re feeling bold, go all out with a patterned jacket or rhinestone dress shoes.

FALL FASHION PREVIEW

STYLE TIP:

Boots are a great way to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall. Swap your sandals out for a boot, add a light jacket, and your favorite summer outfit is transformed into a fall-friendly look. Nervous about walking River Street in a skinny heel? Try a boot with a chunky heel or a platform bottom.

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TALL BLACK BOOTS: ELEVEN22 RHINESTONE BOOTS: ELEVEN22 LEOPARD PRINT BOOTS: ELEVEN22

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PINK LEATHER SKIRT: RED CLOVER BOUTIQUE LEATHER SHORTS: RED CLOVER BOUTIQUE PLAID PANTS: RED CLOVER BOUTIQUE BLACK SEQUIN BLOUSE: RED CLOVER BOUTIQUE

STYLE TIP:

If the Fall 2021 runways can teach you anything, it’s that sequins are the new black. Don’t save your sequins for holidays only. Wear a sequin tank and plaid pants to work on a Tuesday. Wear a sequin dress to happy hour on Friday.

Go for it!

FALL FASHION PREVIEW SEQUIN VESTS: WRIGHT SQUARE VINTAGE & RETRO MALL BANANARAMA VINTAGE LEOPARD PANTS: WRIGHT SQUARE VINTAGE & RETRO MALL BROWN HEELS: WRIGHT SQUARE VINTAGE & RETRO MALL BEADED PURSE: WRIGHT SQUARE VINTAGE & RETRO MALL ORANGE HEELS: ELEVEN22 BEADED EARRINGS: RED CLOVER BOUTIQUE

STYLE TIP:

This fall, give new life to the tailored pieces in your closet. Try layering your button-down shirt over a turtleneck or under a tailored coat. Don’t be afraid to try on a quirky vest. A vest over a T-shirt, a button-down or even a thin knit top is guaranteed to make you stand out in a crowd.

GRAY TANK: WRIGHT SQUARE VINTAGE & RETRO MALL SILVER SEQUIN SKIRT: WRIGHT SQUARE VINTAGE & RETRO MALL WHITE SWEATER: RED CLOVER BOUTIQUE BROWN GLITTER PANTS: WRIGHT SQUARE VINTAGE & RETRO MALL MAROON HEELS: ELEVEN22

STYLE TIP:

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One of the fun things about cooler weather is that you get to play around with texture. Swap a cotton tee for a suede top or a knit to give your outfit some life.

Don’t be nervous to mix in pieces with more textures like sequins or silk.

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CULTURE

FASHION

HOUSE OF DANIETTÉ IS READY TO PAINT THE TOWN A WEEKLY FASHION AND ADVICE COLUMN

By Danietté Thomas @designerdaniette

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I AM OFFICIALLY IN A NEW SPACE!

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From 400 square feet at the front of my home, to over 3000 square feet of commercial space in downtown Savannah. Look at GOD! I’m extremely grateful, and excited! House of DANIETTÉ not only works as my design house, but also doubles as an event venue.

Its vintage structure and unique placement perfectly aligns with the value I offer current and prospective clients, and I’m elated to offer this on a much bigger scale.

The secret is finally out, and with that I’ve made tons of new adjustments to the website, google listing and more!

I’ve even started a YouTube channel where I talk more extensively on the topics you find in my written fashion columns and blogs. I am stoked!

I’ll admit that I did allow the fact that I was working out of my home to deter me from doing things at my full level of potential, and truly charging my worth. I want to encourage each and every single one of my readers to never doubt your worth, no matter the location!

I’ve been known as Savannah’s fashion child on many occasions—having grown up here, and having been resilient enough in the early 2000s to say I wanted to be a fashion designer when I grow up, and being even more resilient to say I wanted to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design and eventually own my own designer brand and business—WELL, look at me now!

It’s important that I share this victory because those who knew me then, now DM me on social media, commending and reminding me of how they may have doubted me in the past, and thought I was crazy as I sketched custom jogging suits with my name on them.

Those same doubters are now apologetic.

NOW, six years into business—and almost one year after losing my full time job in a pandemic, thinking I would lose so much more—things have come full circle.

Now I wear formal suits and sequin kimonos with my name on the inside.

SO, SUITS OR SEQUINS— WHICH DO YOU PREFER? I am coming up on 30, and if you saw my birthday or branded imagery from last year, then you know I’m good for a sequin suit!

I’ll have these available to order on my website soon, but I thought it would be good to talk briefly on suit styles.

So you walk into a networking events— either local or national—and you have no idea if what you’re wearing is appropriate.

When I say appropriate, I mean color, cut, fit (complimentary to your body type), and comfort.

All of these are important!

No matter your size, you have to have a good suit!

There’s no way around it, and when you go to a networking event, YOU HAVE TO SHOW UP VISUALLY. I’ve said before, but I’ll repeat, I’m ALLLLLL about elevation, so let’s elevate!

If you’re short and stocky, I’m going to recommend yo,u stay away from the shorter blazers—they don’t help.

You need sleek elongation! So, go for the blazers that not only have built-in shape (curve in at the waist) but come down closer to the hip.

This idea is also helpful for people who feel like their legs are too long for their torsos.

You need to photograph with a little bit more balance, so wear the longer blazer— and, when you pose—stand on a dominant leg and set the other slightly out.

Another tip is to ensure your suit is tailored well.

Men, we have some rules about where the cuff of the sleeves lands on our wrist, so when we go to our suit provider, check and see if they have an in-house seamstress.

Women, don’t think because we are women and we like things cute, that it’s ok to have a blazer that pulls in the front.You can’t be taken seriously if your suit doesn’t fit.

I’m a HUGE fan of wearing an open blazer, and that’s why I recommend one that is shapely. Because, if you’re like me, and you don’t have as much definition as you would like in the midsection, an open blazer will give off the impression you do, you just need a nice blouse underneath.

If you book me anytime soon, you’ll definitely see me in a suit or two! Hope to see you at House of DANIETTÉ!

If you want more tips like these, or to hear me talk more on this topic, follow me on Instagram @designerdaniette, and search Danietté Thomas onYouTube.

For a more personalized version of this, you should consider hiring me as your stylist!

Until next week, Yours in Fashion,

D.Thomas!

Danietté Thomas of House of DANIETTÉ

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CULTURE

DATING

MAKING A LASTING

CONNECTION PART III: IT’S A DATE!

By Lauren Wolverton

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After weeks of interviewing, styling and headhunting, matchmaker Amanda Rose of Prestige Connections has found a date for each of our anonymous singles, Reagan and Juan.

Reagan’s match is still being finalized. Rose has narrowed it down to three potential matches and has chosen one to interview for a final time and hopefully set up a first date with.

By the time this story gets in the hands of our readers, Juan will have already been on his first date with his chosen match. We won’t get to hear about it until next week.

However, we did sit down this week with Juan and Rose ahead of the date for a little pre-date pep talk.

Juan’s date, we’ll call her Emily, was found by Rose on LinkedIn. Rose said she and Juan have similar personality traits and similar goals in a relationship.

“I picked her because she is super friendly and bubbly,” Rose said. “Since this is Juan’s first experience with a matchmaker and he’s really not sure what to expect, I thought she would be perfect to ease the evening. She’s so easy to talk to. They’ll have fun, no matter what.”

Rose decided to keep things nice, yet casual for the pair’s first date, so she set them up to meet for cocktails at Artillery in Downtown Savannah. She said she chose Artillery because it has a swanky, historic, romantic atmosphere.

“Nothing too serious, no dinner,” Rose said. “If they hit it off, they can keep the date going.”

Ahead of the date, Juan only knew Emily’s first name, a vague idea of her job, and the fact that she has a pet.

Rose said she purposely leaves out details about all of her matches because she hopes the two ask lots of questions about each other. She also said she “doesn’t want people to overthink things.”

Juan and Emily hadn’t even seen a photo of each other, so Rose suggested that Juan bring flowers or the book he’s currently reading on the date so that Emily can easily spot him. Juan decided to bring Jay Shetty’s “Think Like a Monk” for his name tag.

Rose also advised Juan to go into the night with an open mind.

“Y’all both have great personalities,” Rose said. “I suggest going into it thinking, ‘What can I learn that’s great about this person?’ Instead of fear or any negative thoughts.”

Juan seemed to have no problem keeping a positive attitude ahead of the date.

“I’m excited,” he said. “In the beginning, I was nervous.

I’ve never done this before. Now I’m fully confident and

I’m excited about it. This whole process has been really awesome.”

He joked, “If it goes south for any reason, I’ll somehow find a way to have fun!”

Next week, Connect Savannah will sit down with Juan after his first date with Emily and get all the details.

We’ll learn if the two hit it off, if they exchanged phone numbers, and if they plan to see each other again. We’ll also have more details on Reagan’s final match and her upcoming first date.

Where’s your ideal first date spot around Savannah?

Let us know on social media @connectsavannah!

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ART PATROL ‘From Dust to Gold’ by David Gumbs

This exhibition represents the first U.S. solo exhibition by Caribbean artist David Gumbs, featuring immersive, interactive digital installations and drawings. Gumbs is a multi-disciplinary artist from the island of Saint Martin, currently based in Martinique. Inspired by Caribbean flora, fauna, history, and mythology, Gumbs’ work often is concerned with “the offscreen of perception, the cycle of life, the visible and invisible.” More on telfair.org 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. telfair.org/exhibitions/davidgumbs-from-dust-to-gold/. telfair.org/jepson/.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Kevin Cooley: Exploded Views

Laney Contemporary is pleased to present Exploded Views, a recent body of photography and video work, by Los Angeles-based artist Kevin Cooley. Cooley captures shape-shifting elements as line, curve, and shadow by conducting controlled explosions in the desert under the guidance of a master pyrotechnicist.

Working with varied chemical compositions, he creates different shapes, forms, colors, and movements. In this sense, each image depicts time and light exploding in the form of colorful and abstract spirals, clouds, tendrils, and rays, much like the fireworks we see on display this time of the year. Free admission 912.438.4442. info@laneycontemporary.com. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.

‘Live Your Vision: An Online Exhibition’

Southbound - 2021 Arts on the Coast Annual Exhibit

Southbound is an art exhibit visually interpreting Georgia’s vibrant and diverse musical heritage. Fifteen songs have been selected to form the 2021 Arts on the Coast Annual Exhibit Playlist, a list that includes only music performed, arranged, written, composed, pro-

duced, and/or created by a music artist from Georgia. The selection features a wide variety of genre: rock, jazz, pop, and R&B, to soul, country and folk. Artists shall create an original work of art that depicts a song/artist and/ or its various aspects, to visually interpret the obvious to the abstract, from the down and dirty, to the sublime. 9123985776. joy.dunigan@ joysavannah.com. deepsouthphotopoint.com/ southbound-virtual. Deep South Photopoint Gallery, 30 Cherokee St.

collection materials. In researching personal papers, photographs, artifacts, and curated digital collections, her work explores thematic topics of study relating to the Black experience. Utilizing QR codes, selected works link to digitized collection materials focusing on their ability as teaching tools recalling stories embedded within the African American collective memory. Every 7 days. telfair.org/exhibitions/ re-cor-dare-sauda-mitchell/. telfair.org/jepson/.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

‘Sugar’ Exhibition

Before Midnight: Bonaventure and the Bird Girl

Explore the sweet culinary habits of Savannahians in this fun exhibition dedicated to the consumption of sugar in the port city. Using furnishings and portraits from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection, this unique display gives visitors a glimpse into humans’ connection to sugar and its complicated history.

Porcelain and silver were shipped from Europe and beyond into the Port of Savannah, providing the elite of this city with purchasing options far surpassing those of any inland towns of the 19th century. 10 a.m.-noon. 912-7908800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/exhibitions/ sugar/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

‘From Dust to Gold’ by David Gumbs

This exhibition represents the first U.S. solo exhibition by Caribbean artist David Gumbs, featuring immersive, interactive digital installations and drawings. Gumbs is a multi-disciplinary artist from the island of Saint Martin, currently based in Martinique. Inspired by Caribbean flora, fauna, history, and mythology, Gumbs’ work often is concerned with “the offscreen of perception, the cycle of life, the visible and invisible.” More on telfair.org 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. telfair.org/exhibitions/davidgumbs-from-dust-to-gold/. telfair.org/jepson/.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Geometric Power Classes at Painting With A Twist

Painting with a Twist offers a guided paint night.

Paint ‘Geometric Power’ on a traditional canvas or a wooden plank. Rsvp online. $37-$47 7-9 p.m.

Painting with a Twist, 513 E. Oglethorpe Ave.

Re-Cor-Dare by Sauda Mitchell

Re-Cor-Dare is a solo #art912 exhibition of Savannah-based artist Sauda Mitchell (American, b. 1981). Mitchell’s prints, paintings, and artist books serve as compelling visual responses to her sustained engagement with archival

Telfair Museums presents Sylvia Shaw Judson’s iconic sculpture Bird Girl within the context of the history and art of Bonaventure Cemetery.

Made famous by Jack Leigh‘s photograph for the cover of John Berendt’s bestselling novel of Savannah, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Judson’s sculpture was removed from the cemetery to Telfair Museums where it has been enjoyed by visitors for decades... more on telfair.org $5-20 telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Beginning Jewelry Class

Our beginning class is focused on building a strong introductory skill set for jewelry making. You will jump right into soldering, sawing, texturing, basic stone setting and forming metal. Leave knowledgeable about technique and how to problem solve through difficulties. Projects are in copper and brass. Students can purchase silver as desired. A copy of The Complete Metalsmith - Student Edition is included with tuition! $200 9:30 a.m.-noon.

912-289-8337. christina@dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com/classes. dreamcatstudio. com. dreamcat studio, 116 Hover Creek RD.

Out of the Mouths of Madness

by Maxx Feist

Sulfur Art Services presents Out of the Mouths of Madness by Maxx Feist. This solo exhibition on display at The Sentient Bean is made up of mixed media pieces and prints on metal of monsters swimming in a smorgasbord of geometric shapes and colors with pink being a necessity. Feist says, “The colors are fun; the monsters are mine” as she uses the work to display art that evolved from a place of crippling social anxiety, mental anguish, great fear, great beauty, love, and an overload of caffeine. sulfurstudios.org/maxx-feist-sentient-bean. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

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Live Your Vision brings together a wide range of Kiah’s figurative works, from casual self-portraits to regal military portrayals to life drawings. Using an array of media — oil, watercolor, and graphite on supports including canvas, Masonite, and paper — Kiah captured the essence of family, friends, celebrities, and strangers alike. Individually, these portraits are acts of attention, focus, and dignity. Taken as a whole, the exhibition reflects Kiah’s deep belief in humanity and the vital role of inspiration and creativity in re-envisioning our future. https://www.scadmoa.org/exhibitions/liveyour-vision-an-online-exhibition

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FOOD & DRINK EAT IT AND LIKE IT

By Jesse Blanco eatitandlikeit.com

Photo: Fork & Dagger via Facebook

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For as many long hours and weeks as he has put in over Summer 2021, you’ll have to forgive Brian Torres if he’s a little excited these days. The wait, and it’s been a long one, is almost over. Then the hard work begins.

For those that don’t know, Brian and his business partner Sky Hoyt own and operate Fork and Dagger Latin Diner at the corner of Anderson and Habersham. A increasingly popular weekend brunch spot featuring a unique blend of flavors from Brian’s Puerto Rican heritage and Sky’s influences from the South.

The neighborhood knows all about Fork and Dagger, they opened a few years back in what can be generously described as an eye sore of a location on Abercorn Street in the ground floor of the Chatham Apartments building near Huntington Street.

They cleaned it up beautifully and made the neighborhood sandwich and comfort food spot one of the most popular in that particular corner of downtown Savannah.

With dishes like “Pig and Grits” topped with a fried egg and very possibly Savannah’s best Cuban sandwich, the following grew and a niche was born.

It wasn’t uncommon during busy times to see a line out the door during peak downtown Savannah seasons.

With a star on the rise, the opportunity came up to take over an under utilized diner down the street. The math worked, the need for space was significant and the appeal to offer an expanded dinner menu featuring beer and wine was too much to pass up. So they took it.

The idea of running two Fork and Dagger locations was daunting, sure, but Brian and Sky have never been afraid of long hours. The potential reward was significant. Breakfast and lunch on Abercorn Street, then lunch and dinner blocks away at The Latin Diner.

What was it someone said about the best laid plans?

Not long after they signed a lease at The Diner, they found out that the building their original location was in was being sold. They knew they had some time remaining there, but the clock was ticking. I had many conversations during that time with Brian. Getting a beer and wine license was critical to the Diner space. The plans were falling in place.

We even held a special Eat It and Like It Pop Up Dinner at the Diner in January of 2020.

The rest of 2020? Well, we now know how that went.

By the time Fork and Dagger returned after the shut down last year, Brian and Sky had essentially been given notice. Chatham Apartments were being shut down for a complete renovation. By early September of last year, they made the move exclusively to the diner. Brunch and lunch. Dinner has been ‘coming soon’ for nearly a year.

Well now it is here.

To be fair, while there has been a sense of urgency at Fork and Dagger, there really hasn’t been a rush to open for dinner. The state of the labor pool is the biggest reason.

Another is the absence of students at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Summers are typically slow in the neighborhood. Brian and Sky both know that.

Patience was key.

Menus for the their dinner service were printed early Summer. They knew the time would come. It was just a matter of when. Last month they decided to use Savannah’s Summer Restaurant Week at their launching point.

“We are excited to have this dinner soft open during Restaurant Week.” Brian told me “We have our 4 people working, which means a lot of doubles for me, but that’s ok.”

As they wade into the dinner pool and wait for temperatures around here to cool off, they will be offering dinner at Fork and Dagger on Friday and Saturday nights only.

They’d like to expand on that, but first things first.

Brian also tells me he’s very proud of his wine list too. with what he says are Savannah’s most aggressive bottle prices. That doesn’t surprise me. That’s always been his style.

The menu for now is pretty simple. Short Rib, Arroz con Pollo and their now famous Pig and Grits are some of what you will find on it. Of course there is more and that menu is subject to change. That’s part of the fun Brian and Sky are planning. In addition to their already very popular weekend brunch service.

They are also planning on live music on the patio deeper into the Fall but that’s down the road. Right now the focus is dinner, which after waiting this long to roll it out, you can expect it to take up a majority of their focus.

A perfect opportunity for you to eat it and like it.

EAT IT AND LIKE IT / RESTAURANT WEEK

Restaurant Week continues thru Sun. Aug 29 Visit eatitandlikeit.com for more information on restaurants and menus.

ARDSLEY STATION

The newest restaurant on the Restaurant Week roster remains as popular as ever when it was Atlantic. Sitting at the corner of Drayton Street and Victory Drive, Ardsley Station’s goal is to deliver neighborhood favorites either for a quick bite to eat on your way home, or a comfortable weekend date night. They are offering 3 courses for $40.

BELLA NAPOLI ITALIAN BISTRO

Bella Napoli is quite possibly downtown Savannah’s most popular neighborhood Italian Restaurant. Located in the heart of the historic district just off of Wright Square, Bella offers not only some of Savannah’s favorite pasta dishes, but also their legendary Parm Bowl. Pasta dishes served from a wheel of imported cheese. Mention Restaurant Week for a free glass of wine.

CASTAWAYS - SANDFLY Bella Napoli Italian Bistro

Castaways is maybe one of Savannah’s most popular eateries with the locals. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Savannah’s Sandfly neighborhood,Castaways specializes in Seafood. There’s no chicken on it at all. Executive Chef Kirk Blaine is a local boy turned restaurant owner. He’s had his finger on the Savannah’s pulse for years. He knows how to deliver value. Not up for seafood? Castaways burger may be the best burger you’ve never had in Savannah.

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The ‘North meets South’ concept at the Latin Diner has been popular for a number of years. Co owners Brian Torres and Sky Hoyt keep their menu simple, but at the same time offer a unique combination of flavors featuring his Puerto Rican influence from New York City and her influence from The South. They are offering 2 different $40 menus through the 29th

EMPORIUM KITCHEN AND MARKET BRUNCH ONLY Castaways - Sandfly

Emporium decided to jump in to the Restaurant Week pool to show off their brunch menu. Brunch every day at this modern eatery inside of the Perry Lane Hotel. You have a choice of the Emporium Burger, or a Benedict dish. Plus other courses as well. If you are looking for something earlier than dinner, this is your choice.

THE FAT RADISH

The Fat Radish is one of downtown Savannah’s ‘Farm to Table’ restaurants. An overused marketing term yes, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t the philosophy by which Executive Chef Nick Wilber doesn’t operate by. Vegetable forward (There are vegan options) and local seafood. The Fat Radish is offering 3 courses for $40 through the 29th.

OAK 36

REPEAL 33

In a conversation about Savannah’s best restaurant, Repeal 33 (Formerly Prohibition) will definitely get votes from people in the food know in town. Executive Chef Greg Garrison has had a solid menu since day one. More importantly, it’s been executed nearly to perfect they rolled it out a few years ago. If you haven’t tried their wings or brussel sprouts, they are a must. And yes, they are on their 3 courses for $40 menu this week.

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Oak 36 is Midtown Savannah’s Restaurant Week option. Already one of Savannah’s more popular non-downtown eateries, Oak 36 rolled out a special dinner menu for restaurant week. Included a pan seared mahi and more. They are offering a wine pairing with their courses as well for a nominal add on charge. It’s a good way to try them out if you haven’t gotten to Oak 36 already.

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Swamptooth. Photo by Kelly Roetto

Swamptooth debuts B-Flat Earth

Local bluegrass boys throw debut album pre-release party at Service Brewing

By Brandy Simpkins

brandy@connectsavannah.com

Clockwise: The Crew of C. Alexanders food truck. DJ Primal. 3 Points Food Court is located at 409 Orchard St.

Beats and Eats party features local vendors and talent at 3 Points Food Court

By Jamie Burton

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DJs, food trucks, and a whole lot of fun. On Saturday, Aug. 28 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. the Beats and Eats event hosted by Connect Savannah will take place at the 3 Points Food Court.

Entertainment for the night will be provided by four local DJs; Stiltz, DJ Barbosa, DJ D-Money, and DJ Primal. Guests will also be able to check out products from 15 local vendors who will be onsite. Each ticket purchased includes entry to the event and a meal from Savannah’s newest food truck, C. Alexander’s.

Director of Marketing for 3 Points Food Court Katie Siplon said she’s excited for the music and the crowd the event will bring.

“3 Points is a place where everyone can come and just have a laid back, chill time,” Siplon said. “It’s like going to your friend’s backyard party but with really great food from our local food trucks and awesome entertainment from local entertainers.”

Since 3 Points Food Court is bring your own beer (BYOB), Siplon said she loves when people bring coolers full of craft beers from Savannah’ local breweries. The area has plenty of seating, yard games, on-site restrooms, and more.

“My favorite part of 3 Points is it’s versatility,” Siplon said. “I want every genre of music and entertainment to be represented here. Savannah is such a melting pot and I want to make sure we provide something fun for every unique crowd we host.”

Siplon said she hopes this event brings more foot traffic to help people see the vision they have for the 3 Points Food Court and the potential it has.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Visit savannahmedia.ticketspice.com/beats-and-eats

The eclectic mix of soul, western swing, and Indian classical music combined with the solid foundation of traditional bluegrass bass form the new ‘modern, cosmic, and unmistakingly bluegrass’ sounds of Swamptooth’s debut album, B-Flat Earth.

The local bluegrass boys are prepared to share their latest music, and this Friday at 6:30 p.m., Swamptooth performs their unreleased debut album as special guest musicians including Matt Eckstine, Eric Daubert, Jesse Fountain, Lynn Wolling also performing. The party is at Service Brewing Company, tucked-away on Indian St., where the group has been kicking off the weekend with booze and their loyal fanbase by playing live every Friday.

Their new 11-song album is comprised of music from the picking partners and seasoned musicians Cory Chambers (guitar, bass, vocals), Jay Rudd (guitar, bass, vocals), Evan Rose (mandolin, vocals) and Jimmy Wolling (banjo, sitar) along with fiddle virtuoso Vito Gutilla.

Though Swamptooth was officially forged in early 2020, the group members played traditional bluegrass music together as a bar band for many years before that. When the realities of COVID-19 struck in 2020, the group cocooned together, which resulted in the creation of their own original music and sound.

According to guitarist, bass player and vocalist Cory Chambers, the group's new music is made up of a diverse mix of sound. Providing some background on the tastes of the band members, Chambers says Evan Rose grew up in a family bluegrass band and had Jimmy Wolling as their banjo player. Added to the mix is Chambers’ love of soul music, Rudd’s love of Western swing music, and Wolling—believe it or not–is a big fan of Indian classical music, Chambers said.

“So we sort of took all of those influences mixed with a traditional bluegrass bass, and that’s what makes it unique and our own thing,” Chambers said.

Chambers said the group spent the last year and a half focused on creating this album along with a brand that reflects the artists’ mixed personalities.

On behalf of the new album, the group’s publicist released this description: “In live shows, Swamptooth’s musical narrative takes Ralph Stanley and Cher on a back road to the Georgia swamp where they are met by a cosmic traveler carrying a sitar… Swamptooth embodies an indelible appeal that can ignite the passion of nearly any audience who happens across their path.”

Chambers shared the project was intentionally made to be fun. Even the album’s name is a play on the group's knack for conspiracy theories.

“Mostly the idea with our original music is to have as much fun as possible and not take ourselves too seriously,” Chambers said. “I love folk music, and lyrically for this project I tried to have fun with some social commentary, as far as cell phone usage—and there’s one called man-China about working in an Amazon warehouse, so I tried to continue the folk music tradition of commenting on the times, in a way.”

Chambers says they are ready for people to witness their new masterpiece.

“We’re just so excited about this project and the songs,” Chambers said. “ We want people to come and enjoy it.”

Swamptooth’s B-Flat Earth pre-release party takes place on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.com for $15 per person.

MUSIC

MUSIC NEWS

CURTAIN RISES ON FRED AND DINAH GRETSCH SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT GSU

By Frank Ricci

CONNECT SAVANNAH | AUG 25 - 31, 2021

Songs of celebration echoed from Savannah to Statesboro earlier this year as the Gretsch family, makers of highly-regarded guitars and drums, pledged $3 million to Georgia Southern University.

The family and school have had a long-term relationship.

Now that classes have begun at the newly-titled Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music, the goal of better educating young people in the performance and business of music has become reality.

German immigrant Friedrich Gretsch founded the company in Brooklyn, NY, in 1883. Upon his death 12 years later, his son took over. He grew the firm beyond its origins of banjos, tambourines and drums, gaining a large share of the market by the 1950s.

An endorsement deal with country star Chet Atkins in 1954 led not only to stronger sales, but an innovation that arguably led to the rise of high-power distorted electric guitar and the rock revolution it spawned.

Along with a company engineer, Atkins figured out how to reduce hum inherent in single-coil pickups and the two invented the dual-coil “humbucker.” Gibson patented it first, but the advancement only enhanced the reputation of Gretsch.

Rock royalty who played variations of the hollow-body electric Gretsch 6120 model include George Harrison, John Lennon, Pete Townshend, Jeff Beck and Malcolm Young. Max Roach, Charlie Watts, Steven Harper and Phil Collins played Gretsch drums.

By the early 1970s, the company called Gibson and Fender peers. Trends went against the sound and style and the company lost ground. A series of bad owners led to more decline until Friedrich Gretsch’s great-grandson Fred took back control of the company in 1984.

Eventually roots rock revivalists like Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats, Billy Zoom of X, along with influential punk rockers like Tim Armstrong of Rancid helped the guitar line return to prominence.

It wasn’t enough to maintain the balance sheet, though, and Fender entered into a development and distribution agreement with the company in 2002, with Fred Gretsch maintaining ownership. It’s been the best of both worlds since.

The same can be said for the family and company’s relationship with Savannah and Georgia. After taking ownership, Fred Gretsch moved the company to Savannah, where he was living.

The company sought to be involved in the future of music by endowing a single scholarship with Georgia Southern, which at the time only had the Statesboro campus.

The partnership remained for years until GSU announced plans to merge with Armstrong University in Savannah. While this caused great uncertainty among student, faculty, and staff,

one piece of the puzzle that came out way ahead was the music program.

“The company was always involved in education, from academia to guitar instruction for underserved communities,” said Steven Harper, chair of the Georgia Southern music department.

“They are very energetic supporters, not just writing a check and leaving us alone.”

Talks to rename the school began last summer, with the idea of taking advantage of the two-campus expansion by giving each their own mission. The Savannah-Armstrong campus would focus on the business side of the music industry, with Statesboro putting their efforts into composing and music performance.

“They looked into other possibilities and have connection with other schools, but the dual campus arrangement seemed to spark their interest,” Harper added. “When we consolidated, it wasn’t feasible to have two programs competing with each other with the same programs on different campuses, and band leaders recruiting the same students.

You’re diffusing your talent. Concentrating our efforts and expanding our offerings allows each campus to add to their degree programs.”

A few months after they began, the final details of the Gretsch partnership were ironed out at the end of 2020, with the announcement of the donation and name change in February.

The first freshman class at the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music has started, and enrollment is already up.

Future plans call for an assessment of the first five years and using what they’ve learned as a guide. Additional programs in the music business, the technology involved, songwriting, and other topics are possible.

The university will also take enrollment into account, and gauge interest to keep up with trends. The globallyrecognized Gretsch name will also help market the program to aspiring students.

The ultimate goal is to make the Gretsch School of Music a destination in the southeast United States. The combination of an iconic name in music, a two-campus academic institution, and a location with a long history of music and entertainment is a solid foundation to build on.

“It’s off to a great start,” Harper added.

A Gretsch G5120 Electromatic archtop electric guitar with a Bigsby tremolo system, noted for its twanginess.

Gretsch, an American family-owned business, was founded in 1883.

It became a famous brand during the early rock ‘n roll era of the mid-20th-century, with Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry prominent players.

Country guitarists such as Chet Atkins, and pop artists such as George Harrison of the Beatles, also helped promote the brand. Rockabilly revivalists such as Brian Setzer and the Stray Cats have kept Gretsches familiar to modern audiences.

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By Angie Miller A singer and songwriter for over 50 years, Doug MacLeod isn’t your average blues artist—he’s a storyteller who brings experience, humor, and life lessons to the stage.

Previously headlining the Savannah Folk Music Society Festival in 2012, award-winning blues musician Don MacLeod is returning to the Greater Savannah area on Saturday August 28th at Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor in Bloomingdale.

A musician whose music is in conversation with the blues tradition, MacLeod credits the blues for teaching him about life and how to live it. “Blues is about the journey, it’s about speaking honestly from your heart,” said MacLeod. “It’s a music of hope. No matter what cards you have been dealt - either the cards you started out with in this life, or the cards you’re holding now - if it’s not a good hand, you can overcome it.”

MacLeod’s music isn’t just about heartbreak or the typical subject matter of the blues.

Some of his songs are about sorrow, others about joy. But nearly all are based on the blues man’s life, with vibrant storytelling woven through each track. “There’s humor in my songs, but also messages on how to make it through this life. That’s what I learned from the old guys,” MacLeod said. Crediting his first mentor for helping him find his true writing style, MacLeod only writes what he knows. “I’ll always remember what my first mentor once told me - never play a note you don’t believe, and never write or sing about what you don’t know about,” he said. “And that’s what I’ve done ever since.”

By sharing relatable life experiences, MacLeod strives to bring out authentic emotions from his audiences. “Hopefully I will make you laugh, cry, think. Most importantly, I hope I make you feel, because that’s what this music is about.” As a traveling artist, MacLeod has played thousands of gigs for a wide range of audiences. By switching up every performance, he brings a different setlist to each gig he plays. “My shows are always different,” he said. “I never plan a set and I have no idea what songs I will be playing. Every audience is different and my job is to read the room, engage with the audience, and play songs the audience wants to hear.”

As a multiple Blues Music Award winner, MacLeod has won many awards including the 2020 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Artist Of The Year and the 2018 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Album Of The Year ‘Break The Chain’. He is nominated for the 2021 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Artist Of The Year. In addition, his songs have been covered by many artists including Albert King, Albert Collins, Joe Louis Walker and Eva Cassidy and have been featured in many TV movies and the hit show In the Heat of the Night. He is set to release a new album in March of 2022.

Ready to bring his guitar wizardry, soulful vocals, and quick wit to Randy’s Pickin Parlor, MacLeod’s performance will start at 8:00 PM and tickets are $28. Call 912-7481930 to order tickets by phone or check https://www.randywoodmusic.com/pickinparlor/ for more information.

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El-Rocko Lounge Trivia with Jules and Chris Grimmett, 9-11:30 p.m.

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THURSDAY 8/26 LIVE MUSIC

Cohen’s Retreat Munchies & Music, 5-9 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jason Bible, 7:30 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES Bar Food Trivia Night, 8 p.m.

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Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 8 p.m.

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Totally Awesome Bar Open Mic Comedy, 8:30 p.m.

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Club 51 Degrees DJ B-Rad, 9 p.m.

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BAR & CLUB EVENTS Service Brewing Company Service Brewing Run Club, 6:30 p.m.

B & D Burgers Evenpete Live at B&D Burger, 8-11 p.m.

Coach’s Corner The Petty Hearts - The National Tom Petty Tribute Show, 7 p.m.

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The Historic Savannah Theatre Sister Act The Musical, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Dr. K, 7:30 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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Congress Street Social Club Easy Honey, 7 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre Sister Act The Musical, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar FreeSpritits, 7:30 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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Collins Quarter at Forsyth Ember City, 2 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10 p.m.; Voodoo Soup, 10 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre Sister Act The Musical Myrtle & Rose, Rooftop Garden

Plant Riverside Live Jazz Sunday Brunch Featuring the Howard Paul Jazz Trio, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

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Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m.

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Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

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McDonough’s Open Mic/Jam, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

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Club One Super Gay Bingo, 5:30 p.m.

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Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m.

Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen Trivia Tuesday, 9 p.m.

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

Starland Yard Trivia with Chris Grimmett, 6:30 p.m.; Trivia Night With Chris Grimmett, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

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Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

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JASON BIBLE @ JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR

Jason Bible is among the most hardworking musicians in Savannah, not to mention one of the city’s most talented singer-songwriters and guitar players. This ought not be news to denizens of the Hostess City. Paraphrasing Lemmy’s take on The Supersuckers, “if you don’t like Jason Bible, you don’t like music.”

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RESCHEDULED! A mini covid scare was no match for Pop Evil, and their Aug. 23 show has already been rescheduled for Tuesday night. Release all that pent up rock fever (no, it’s not covid!) and get cured of your no-rock blues. Philadelphia’s Zero 9:36 and Toronto’s BRKN Love start the show.

TUESDAY, AUG 31 | 7:30 PM

Tom Petty’s death four years ago happened shortly after the Heartbreakers’ 40th anniversary tour. Were those 40 years prolific, though, with relentlessly strong material selling upwards of 80 million records. Most mild fans would know every hit in a 20-song set. The Petty Hearts do Tom and the boys justice with heart, soul and respect.

FRIDAY, AUG 27 | 7 PM

EASY HONEY @ CONGRESS STREET SOCIAL CLUB

Lucky for us, the Charleston-based rock band with the big, clear sound picked Savannah to start a run of shows. Splicing elements of hard rock, alternative, and pop — with a twinge of reggae on the earmworming single “Leo” — Easy Honey brings more hooks than a fishing convention. The wide appeal is understandable. Go get converted.

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PHOTOS FROM LOCAL EVENTS

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INAGURUAL ‘SIPS AT THE STATION’ HELPS OUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Sips at the Station is a monthly networking/charity event at Ardsley Station (102 E Victory Dr.), with iHeartRadio Savannah and Simply Savannah Marketing. Held on the third Tuesday of each month, all ticket and raffle proceeds go to a different charity. August’s featured nonprofit was Habitat for Humanity Savannah.

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Brad Jones, Zerik Samples

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Kaney Ballance and Tracey Richardson

Bob Klein, Chase Dean and Sheri Fox

John Freeman, Ryan Boileau and Jake Sparano

Wesley Hutchins, Keith and Diane Parker

John, Hattie and Caroline Freeman

Nathaniel Snyder and Chelsea Phillips with ‘Molly,’ a foster available for adopotion through Coastal Pet Rescue.

Kendal Carter and Jackson Kiley

The Savannah Chapter of the University of Georgia Alumni Association hosted their annual ‘Welcome to the City’ event to meet other Bulldogs in the Hostess City. The local chapter hosts numerous networking and charitable events each year, including game-watching parties, supporting student scholarships, community service days and more.

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