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contents ➼
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T H E A RT I ST & T H E S C AV E NG E R
ROBERT MORRIS AND CHARLES ELLIS
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S O U T H ' S G R E AT E ST D E ST I NAT I O N S
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AT LE R NAT I V E A DV E N T U R E S
PETER BAHOUTH
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T H E A RT O F G R E AT FA S H I O N
NO B OY S A L LOW E D
LOWCOUNTRY ANNIE OAKLEYS
MARC BY MARC JACOBS
S OU T H ' S G R E AT E ST B ODI E S
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TOP TRAVEL APPS
HOW TO GLAMP
Today's hottest apps and websites that are sure to help on your next trip
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MARILYN MONROE COMES TO TOWN
The World's Most Womanly Woman at the Telfair Museums' Jepson Center
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SAVANNAH TOURISM RISES
Michael Owens, CEO Tourism Leadership Council, Explains
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21 st-Century Luxury Camping
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SWEET AND VICIOUS
Libbie Summers' Hot New Cookbook
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MAKING A LIVING ON THE EDGE
Brady King Shares His Story
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GREATEST PHOTOGRAPHERS
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Our Readers Choices for the South's Best
SHIPS OF THE SEA
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Savannah's Award-Winning Maritime Museum
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TO BE A FIREFIGHTER
Do You Have What it Takes?
CAMP GLAMP
Outdoor Fashion Spread
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LOOKS ON THE GO
New Spring Beauty Tips
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SOUTHERN SLANG
ROBERT MONDAVI JR .
La Femme Nikita: A Rising Star
On Wine and Southern Women
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KEEPERS OF THE FLAME
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Profile on Chefs Yambor and Diehl of Elizabeth's on 37th
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THE FINE ART OF FOOD
Daniel Reed Hospitality Expands
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BEST SOUTHERN FESTS
Guide to the South's Spring Festivals
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EVENT CALENDAR
The Region's Spring Event Calendar
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MOUTH OF THE SOUTH
Photographer Logan Crable
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Gotta Run this spring's hottest runs
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publisher’s letter
apr | may 2014
THE RIGHT THING
It's really good to see you all again. Or, I should say, it's really good to have you all see us again. We've been on a bit of a hiatus lately. After eight wonderful years of creating the best magazine we knew how to, it was time to peek under the hood and do a thorough rebuild. You see, those eight wonderful years just also happened to include some fairly turbulent ones—for all of you, the nation, and for us at South. While we were motoring along, working furiously to produce this magazine, PUBLISHER MICHAEL BROOKS there wasn't much time to do the required AND HIS WIFE FRANKIE WITH LOIS WOOTEN maintenance. When we faced an obstacle— AT THE 2014 SCAD GALA. and as it's been f or all small businesses, there were many—we figured out how to swerve around it or we drove right over it. It was fun—exhilarating, even. But we knew it would exact some serious wear and tear. So the time had come to address it. Of course, that decision didn't come easily. Restructuring would not come without pain. Fortunately, I was blessed with some much-needed positive reinforcement at just the right time. My wife and I decided to attend the SCAD Gala 2014. It was the fir t industry event we had attended in a quite some time, being that just about all of my time had been sucked into the revamp. It was there that I was reminded by Mrs. Lois Wooten, a longtime friend and subscriber to South, of how important it was to produce a product that we would be proud of and not to just work towards a publishing deadline. Lois is treasure to her family and this region. That night, as I was still wrestling with the consequences of the rebuild, she was certainly a treasure to me. I knew we had done the right thing. So, for months we've been working away making South better than ever. You'll notice some nice changes in this issue, but there's much more to come in our next, South's 50th issue, coming in May. And while we were improving your experience on the pages of South, we also got underway on a brand new digital experience because Lois, and all of you, deserve nothing less. A new South is getting ready to roll out of the shop. And she's a beauty. As always, I love to hear your thoughts about how we're doing because it's you, our reader, for whom we spend countless hours creating South. Many thanks and keep reading,
ABOUT THE COVERS
cover : Glamping pho t o g r apher : Nikki Krecicki hai r & makeup: Lady Katherine Taylor ar t dir ect or : Aaron Bernstein ta l ent : Alina Williams (Headenstic) Wearing a Victoria's Secret swim top and James Gunn scalloped denim shorts, model Alina Williams relaxes in the crystal clear waters of the Dorchester Preserve Lake Village as a part of this issue's fashion spread. Does it get more Southern than this? Check out "Camp Glamp" on page 160.
cover : Marc Jacobs phot ogr apher : Colin Grey American fashion design icon, Marc Jacobs and his dog Neville photographed by Colin Gray grace the cover as we celebrate Savannah's signature fashion event of the year, The Art of Great Fashion. The event will showcase the Marc by Marc Jacobs spring 2014 collection at the Telfair Museums' Jepson Center. See page 82.
Michael Brooks, Publisher
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editor’s letter
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As a lif el ong world tra veler, outdoor ad venturer, and business leader, I ha ve at last settled down in the South again near my family and close friends. I find that every day in Savannah and the creative coastal region presents the opportunity to feel like we are on a permanent vacation. Because our region is so rich with creative people, environmental wonders, and rich architectural and literary history, alternative adventures come into play. EDITOR PAULA S. FOGARTY AND PETER BAHOUTH. So many of us are drawn in by media personalities and celebrities, but few of us take the time to recognize the unsung heroes who have made their life’s work out of saving the planet. Peter Bahouth, a Georgia-based environmentalist, is a constant world traveler as director of the U.S. Climate Action Network, yet he shared with me the wisdom of finding escape in our own backyards. Bahouth's magical network of tree houses around his midtown Atlanta home keep him connected to nature. He also shared finding escape through art as he revives the amazing art of 3-D photography. His mind-blowing photography gives viewers the opportunity to take visual trips and to contemplate the miracle of human vision. Adventure can take on many f orms. I am happy to introduce you to a Savannah River-based journey with the dynamic duo of Robert Morris, Director of Communications for the Georgia Ports Authority, and Charles Ellis, a 5th generation Savannahian who has been scavenging the treasures—some ancient, some new—of the river’s shore. This Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn-like cruise is something any of us can enjoy and bring home inspirations as well as artifacts. Their exhibition at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum gives a visual depiction of the many stories that are churned up by the Savannah River. Our travel guide to the top destinations in the Southeast opens with Savannah at the top of the list. The Hostess City welcomed over 12.1 million visitors in 2013—that is about three times the number hosted by Charleston. As the fir t pre-planned city in America, Savannah is home to the nation’s f ourth largest port, yet it maintains the feeling of an intimate, collegial town. General James Edward Oglethorpe’s 18th-century vision for the city plan, with strategically placed squares and trees as integral parts of the plan, makes Savannah feel like the setting for an ongoing garden party. Some of our favorite city destinations, such as Charleston, Jacksonville, Greenville, and Asheville, are called to your attention along with our dense population of coastal islands, including Tybee and Cumberland islands. As we shed our coats and jump into spring, go, see, explore, learn, play, laugh, eat, drink, and enjoy all the magical pleasures of our region.
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contributors
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Featured Contributors C O L I N G R AY
STEPH EN ARCH ER
NIKKI KRECICKI
An Atlanta-based photographer, Stephen studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he concentrated in portraiture and fashion photography. His classical yet gritty style stems f rom the inspirations and experiences he encountered while working and living in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. When not distracted by #dogsofinstagram, Stephen explores the creative f acets of acting, filmmaking, and music. SEE STE-
A fashion and portrait photographer who discovered her passion f or the fashion industry at an early age, Nikki currently attends the Savannah College of Art & Design in pursuit of a B.F.A. in photography. Her work illustrates dreamy narratives with cultural nuances inspired by her global explorations. Nikki’s goal is to f urther capture the melancholic femininity between adolescence and adulthood. S E E N I K K I ’ S
PHEN’S WOR K IN “ATLER NATI V E ESCAPES” [PAGE 59].
WOR K IN “CA MP GL A MP ” [PAGE 160] AND ON THE COVER.
As the original photo editor and photographer of South magazine, Colin helped develop our visual branding of the magazine while at the same time honing his craf t of the photographic portrait. Four years later Colin is again a photo editor/ photographer, but this time for MTV, as well as shooting for a range of freelance clients. He lists some of his career highlights as shooting a portrait of his hero Snoop Dogg, having a portrait of fashion designer Ulyana Sergeenko appear in the first edition of Numero Russia, and recently getting to shoot some of the highest prof ile shows during fashion week as “Andre’s photographer.” SEE COLIN’S WORK IN “THE ART OF GREAT FASHION” [PAGE 82] AND ON OUR MARC JACOBS COVER.
B R I A N A G E R VAT
A native New Yorker, Briana Gervat graduated from the University of Mary Washington in 2002 with a B.A. in Art History, where she also played lacrosse for the Eagles. Equal parts poet, journalist, and art critic, Briana is an M.A. candidate in Art History at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She is currently working on a book about genocide in Rwanda. READ BRIANNA’S WORK IN “MAKING A LIVING ON THE EDGE” [PAGE 71].
Originally f rom Chicago, Audrey graduated with a Fashion Journalism Degree f rom Columbia College Chicago and also studied at London College of Fashion. She recently moved to Savannah and has f allen in love with this beautif ul city. Check out her weekly fashion blogs on South’s website. SEE AUDREY’S AU D R EY L AT I M E R
WORK IN “SOUTH’S GREATEST BODIES” [PAGE 64] AND THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE ISSUE.
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LOGAN CRABLE
L o g a n C r a ble i s a p h o to g r a p h e r a n d S C A D graduate who splits his time between N.Y.C. and Savannah. A Southern native and avid outdoor sportsman, Logan draws upon both to help shape and inf luence his imagery. Logan is the owner and curator of the Sicky Nar Nar Gallery in Savannah, an all-purpose gallery and event space. Always striving to create a sense of timelessness in his photographs, Logan is constantly working on new professional and personal projects.SEE LOGAN’S WORK IN “NO BOYS ALLOWED” [PAGE 157] A N D R E A D MOR E ON “MOU TH OF TH E SOUTH” [PAGE 194].
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scenes of the south
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photogr aphy by kim br anagan
SCAD GALA âœą FEBRUARY 1, 2014 Savannah is home to one of the top creative art schools in the entire world. Savannah College of Art and Design alumni, professors and students know it and attended the Scholarship Gala on February 1, which helped to raise money for the artistic talent that the school produces each year. Attendees were treated to an evening of entertainment, silent auction and a chance to meet artists and leaders of the community. All proceeds supported the SCAD Scholarship Endowment Fund.
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AIA AWARDS ✱ JANUARY 4, 2013
On January 4 The American Institute of Architects Savannah Chapter gathered to recognize outstanding achievements in Architecture at Garibaldi’s. Awards went to the following local projects: Daniel E. Snyder Architect, P.C. Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum -Excellence, Dawson Architects - The Public -Merit, Greenline Architecture - Adaptive Reuse of Historic Tift, Lewis, and Herring Halls at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College -Merit, Daniel E. Snyder Architect, P.C. Dulany Residence –Citation.
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