Thursday, September 11, 2014
Three blockbuster authors will kick off, keynote and close the 2015 Savannah Book Festival, Feb. 12-15, 2015.
Janet Evanovich, New York Times best-selling author of 21 Stephanie Plum mystery novels, will open the Festival with a presentation at SCAD Trustees Theater at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.
The following night, National Public Radio commentator and New York Times best-seller P.J. O’Rourke will offer the Festival keynote presentation, also at 6 p.m. at Trustees Theater.
Closing out the Festival at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, again at Trustees, will be author Anne Rice, who popularized vampires and werewolves starting with her Interview with a Vampire nearly 40 years ago. She will be joined by her son, Christopher, a best-selling thriller novelist in his own right. Books by each author will be on sale at their respective events, and each author will sign their books following their presentations.
Individual tickets for each of the three appearances are $15 and are available only through Savannah Box Office. Tickets for all three presentations go on sale to Savannah Book Festival LITERATI members beginning Jan. 2, by calling the Savannah Box Office at 912.525.5050.
Ticket sales for the general public begin Jan. 10, by calling Savannah Box Office, in person at the box office or online at www.SavannahBoxOffice.com. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.
Janet Evanovich, New York Times best-selling author of 21 Stephanie Plum mystery novels, will open the Festival with a presentation at SCAD Trustees Theater at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.
The following night, National Public Radio commentator and New York Times best-seller P.J. O’Rourke will offer the Festival keynote presentation, also at 6 p.m. at Trustees Theater.
Closing out the Festival at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, again at Trustees, will be author Anne Rice, who popularized vampires and werewolves starting with her Interview with a Vampire nearly 40 years ago. She will be joined by her son, Christopher, a best-selling thriller novelist in his own right. Books by each author will be on sale at their respective events, and each author will sign their books following their presentations.
Individual tickets for each of the three appearances are $15 and are available only through Savannah Box Office. Tickets for all three presentations go on sale to Savannah Book Festival LITERATI members beginning Jan. 2, by calling the Savannah Box Office at 912.525.5050.
Ticket sales for the general public begin Jan. 10, by calling Savannah Box Office, in person at the box office or online at www.SavannahBoxOffice.com. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.
Tags: Savannah Book Festival
Yonder Mountain String Band headlines music festivals and venues across the country on their Fall Tour 2014, including a stop at Savannah's Trustees Garden on Oct. 26.
Over the past decade and a half — much of it on the road — Yonder Mountain String Band has spearheaded a renegade movement to rewrite the definition of bluegrass. Alongside other neo-bluegrass friends such as Leftover Salmon, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, The Travelin' McCourys, and Railroad Earth, YMSB has revitalized and contemporized bluegrass.
Yonder Mountain String Band comprises Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Dave Johnston (banjo, vocals), Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals). Jake Jolliff (mandolin, vocals), an award-winning mandolin player (First Place, National Mandolin Championship 2012, Walnut Valley Festival), and founding member of Joy Kills Sorrow, i s special guest performer at the Savannah show.
Music Farm Productions & Connect Savannah Present Yonder Mountain String Band w/ Larry Keel Experience
Trustees' Garden 10 East Broad Street
Sunday October 26, 2014
Doors 6pm/ Show 7pm
All Ages
Tickets are on sale now at ticketfly.com
More info go to Musicfarm.com
Over the past decade and a half — much of it on the road — Yonder Mountain String Band has spearheaded a renegade movement to rewrite the definition of bluegrass. Alongside other neo-bluegrass friends such as Leftover Salmon, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, The Travelin' McCourys, and Railroad Earth, YMSB has revitalized and contemporized bluegrass.
Yonder Mountain String Band comprises Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Dave Johnston (banjo, vocals), Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals). Jake Jolliff (mandolin, vocals), an award-winning mandolin player (First Place, National Mandolin Championship 2012, Walnut Valley Festival), and founding member of Joy Kills Sorrow, i s special guest performer at the Savannah show.
Music Farm Productions & Connect Savannah Present Yonder Mountain String Band w/ Larry Keel Experience
Trustees' Garden 10 East Broad Street
Sunday October 26, 2014
Doors 6pm/ Show 7pm
All Ages
Tickets are on sale now at ticketfly.com
More info go to Musicfarm.com
At the annual Board of Trustees retreat of the Savannah Children’s Choir (SCC), Roger Moss, co-founder and formerly Artistic Director of the organization was awarded the title of Director of Development.
As Director of Development, Moss is t"asked not only with matching potential sponsors with the goals and mission of the organization, but also identifying new strategic partnerships, and improving the understanding of music education in the community," an SCC spokesperson says.
“Several years ago, we developed a five-point plan that continues to guide our work,” says Moss. “In addition to implementing our missing of uniting Savannah’s children through the power of song through our annual Summer Camp, Rehearsal & Performance Season, Artist in Residence program and travel opportunities, we’re always seeking new partnerships and collaborations.”
Accomplishments already include collaborating with the Savannah Philharmonic for their upcoming Holiday Family Pops concert, and the SCC’s new Fellowship program which gives area schoolteachers an opportunity to work with the Savannah Children’s Choir to accomplish specific educational goals.
The SCC was recently awarded a five-year grant to develop an administrative internship specifically for students of Armstrong State University.
“We’re proud of Roger and the work he does for the SCC, and we’re looking forward to the many great things he will be able to accomplish in this new role,” comments Board of Trustees president Adam Kirk.
SCC’s Director of Education, Emmy Williams, has been selected to participate in a prestigious international exchange program sponsored by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).
According to ACDA staff, “the International Conductors Exchange Program (ICEP) is committed to leading the world in the creation of opportunities for intercultural and artistic dialogue with these choral communities from around the world. This dialogue is the key to creating connections and forging stronger relationships between ACDA and the rest of the world. It is an ongoing exchange program for emerging leaders from the U.S. and their international counterparts to interact with choruses and choral musicians from one another’s respective countries.”
As Director of Development, Moss is t"asked not only with matching potential sponsors with the goals and mission of the organization, but also identifying new strategic partnerships, and improving the understanding of music education in the community," an SCC spokesperson says.
“Several years ago, we developed a five-point plan that continues to guide our work,” says Moss. “In addition to implementing our missing of uniting Savannah’s children through the power of song through our annual Summer Camp, Rehearsal & Performance Season, Artist in Residence program and travel opportunities, we’re always seeking new partnerships and collaborations.”
Accomplishments already include collaborating with the Savannah Philharmonic for their upcoming Holiday Family Pops concert, and the SCC’s new Fellowship program which gives area schoolteachers an opportunity to work with the Savannah Children’s Choir to accomplish specific educational goals.
The SCC was recently awarded a five-year grant to develop an administrative internship specifically for students of Armstrong State University.
“We’re proud of Roger and the work he does for the SCC, and we’re looking forward to the many great things he will be able to accomplish in this new role,” comments Board of Trustees president Adam Kirk.
SCC’s Director of Education, Emmy Williams, has been selected to participate in a prestigious international exchange program sponsored by the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).
According to ACDA staff, “the International Conductors Exchange Program (ICEP) is committed to leading the world in the creation of opportunities for intercultural and artistic dialogue with these choral communities from around the world. This dialogue is the key to creating connections and forging stronger relationships between ACDA and the rest of the world. It is an ongoing exchange program for emerging leaders from the U.S. and their international counterparts to interact with choruses and choral musicians from one another’s respective countries.”
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Keith Kozel is a well-known and beloved local singer, songwriter and artist, serving as frontman for popular bands GAM, Superhorse, The Hall Monitor and the Foxedos. You may also know him as kitchen manager at Vinnie Van Go-Go's.
Keith has battled a rare degenerative kidney disease for several years. He has endured a stroke as a result which left him with permanently impaired vision.
Connect is told that both of his kidneys are now in final stages of failure, and he must have dialysis and/or a kidney transplant in order to survive.
He has been forced to resign his job due to his illness, and is now unemployed.
Keith's friends are asking that folks spare whatever they can to help out.
All major credit and debit cards are accepted, and you may give as little as $5.
Full details are here: http://gfwd.at/1qeOlwy
Keith has battled a rare degenerative kidney disease for several years. He has endured a stroke as a result which left him with permanently impaired vision.
Connect is told that both of his kidneys are now in final stages of failure, and he must have dialysis and/or a kidney transplant in order to survive.
He has been forced to resign his job due to his illness, and is now unemployed.
Keith's friends are asking that folks spare whatever they can to help out.
All major credit and debit cards are accepted, and you may give as little as $5.
Full details are here: http://gfwd.at/1qeOlwy
Tags: Keith Kozel , GAM , Superhorse , Vinnie's
John Mellencamp will perform in the Johnny Mercer Theatre on June 19, 2015, as part of his Plain Spoken tour, beginning in January and lasting throughout the summer. He will play 80 shows including multiple dates in the his hometown of Bloomington, Indiana; Nashville, Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, and more.
The special guest is Carlene Carter. The tour, produced by AEG Live, will kick off on January 21st in South Bend, Indiana.
All shows will go on sale Friday, September 19th at 10:00 AM. Tickets available at jjohnmellencamp.comohnmellencamp.com and axs.com. '
A special presale will be available to Citi cardmembers from Tuesday, September 16th at 10:00AM through Thursday, September 18th at 10:00 PM.
The special guest is Carlene Carter. The tour, produced by AEG Live, will kick off on January 21st in South Bend, Indiana.
All shows will go on sale Friday, September 19th at 10:00 AM. Tickets available at jjohnmellencamp.comohnmellencamp.com and axs.com. '
A special presale will be available to Citi cardmembers from Tuesday, September 16th at 10:00AM through Thursday, September 18th at 10:00 PM.
Tags: John Mellencamp
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Armstrong State University will host the Armstrong Farmer’s Market in front of the Student Union, at 11935 Abercorn St., on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
This inaugural event, which is free and open to the public, is presented by Armstrong’s Recreation and Wellness Department and the university’s Office of Multicultural Affairs.
“We think it’s important for students to have access to healthy food and information about how to eat healthy and local,” said Megan Feasel, director of Armstrong’s Student Recreation Center. “We invite the public to attend and to support local farmers and vendors.”
Local vendors will include Alak Georgia Pecans, Andrea Morganson honey, Adams Farms vegetables and produce, Frali Gourmet pasta and jams, King of Pops popsicles and Sonja Rota breads and cheeses.
There will also be tables offering healthy recipes as well as information about Local Farm Bag, Step Up Savannah and the Forsyth Farmer’s Market. Oatland Island Wildlife Center will also have a booth featuring animals and educational information.
Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items for a canned food drive, which will be held on-site.
This inaugural event, which is free and open to the public, is presented by Armstrong’s Recreation and Wellness Department and the university’s Office of Multicultural Affairs.
“We think it’s important for students to have access to healthy food and information about how to eat healthy and local,” said Megan Feasel, director of Armstrong’s Student Recreation Center. “We invite the public to attend and to support local farmers and vendors.”
Local vendors will include Alak Georgia Pecans, Andrea Morganson honey, Adams Farms vegetables and produce, Frali Gourmet pasta and jams, King of Pops popsicles and Sonja Rota breads and cheeses.
There will also be tables offering healthy recipes as well as information about Local Farm Bag, Step Up Savannah and the Forsyth Farmer’s Market. Oatland Island Wildlife Center will also have a booth featuring animals and educational information.
Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items for a canned food drive, which will be held on-site.
Slideluck Savannah, the local chapter of the international non-profit arts organization, is back this November 13, 2014 at the American Legion Ballroom (1108 Bull Street) and is currently seeking artist submissions.
"A combination of a curated slideshow and a potluck dinner, Slideluck Savannah brings together diverse groups of people, artwork, food, music, ideas, and perspectives under one roof," a spokesperson says.
Last year’s inaugural, sold-out event brought together a wide range of emerging and established photographers and visual artists, giving them the opportunity to showcase their work not only for a local audience, but also globally through the Slideluck website.
“We are seeking inspiring and cohesive bodies of work from photographers and artists from all walks of life!” says Director of Slideluck Savannah, Summer Teal Simpson. “Slideluck is a beautiful event that brings together people; it promotes community as well as appreciation for the arts and local artists. It exposes people to art in a comfortable, demystified way.”
The event will feature 20 to 25 artists, chosen by a small jury, with each artist featuring up to five minutes of original work. Each individual slideshow is set to music or an audio recording that the artist has selected.
Deadline for artist submissions is October 24. For submission questions, please contact [email protected] or visit slideluck.com/submissions
"A combination of a curated slideshow and a potluck dinner, Slideluck Savannah brings together diverse groups of people, artwork, food, music, ideas, and perspectives under one roof," a spokesperson says.
Last year’s inaugural, sold-out event brought together a wide range of emerging and established photographers and visual artists, giving them the opportunity to showcase their work not only for a local audience, but also globally through the Slideluck website.
“We are seeking inspiring and cohesive bodies of work from photographers and artists from all walks of life!” says Director of Slideluck Savannah, Summer Teal Simpson. “Slideluck is a beautiful event that brings together people; it promotes community as well as appreciation for the arts and local artists. It exposes people to art in a comfortable, demystified way.”
The event will feature 20 to 25 artists, chosen by a small jury, with each artist featuring up to five minutes of original work. Each individual slideshow is set to music or an audio recording that the artist has selected.
Deadline for artist submissions is October 24. For submission questions, please contact [email protected] or visit slideluck.com/submissions
Tags: Slideluck Savannah
The West Broad Street YMCA held a groundbreaking today on a shade house for The Beloved Community Urban Farm, the community garden on site at the Y’s facility on May Street.
"The shade house is just one part of a broader initiative by the Growing Edge Community Collaboration, a 14-agency nonprofit cooperative charged with establishing a healthy food resource on the west side of Savannah," a spokesperson says.
“This shade house will allow us to have year-round production in our garden, and provide healthy food to the children and families the Y serves on a daily basis,” said ZaDonna Slay, executive director and CEO of the West Broad Street YMCA. “We are especially grateful to our community partners, Emergent Structures, Greenline Architecture, JE Dunn/Rives E. Worrell Co. and Gulfstream Aerospace. Without them, we would not be breaking ground today.”
Emergent Structures, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is leading the design-build effort to construct an on-site shade house using reclaimed materials, with Greenline Architecture contributing the plans and Rives E. Worrell Co./JE Dunn leading the construction, both in pro bono capacity. The initiative is being funded through a grant by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. to address areas in the Coastal Empire that lack access to healthy, affordable food.
“As the organization responsible for the design and build of the shade house, Emergent Structures deeply appreciates the knowledge, expertise and commitment that Greenline Architecture and Rives E. Worrell have made to Emergent Structures to ensure the shade house project is a valuable and memorable contribution to the West Broad Street Y’s permanent facilities,” said Scott Boylston, president, Emergent Structures.
"The shade house is just one part of a broader initiative by the Growing Edge Community Collaboration, a 14-agency nonprofit cooperative charged with establishing a healthy food resource on the west side of Savannah," a spokesperson says.
“This shade house will allow us to have year-round production in our garden, and provide healthy food to the children and families the Y serves on a daily basis,” said ZaDonna Slay, executive director and CEO of the West Broad Street YMCA. “We are especially grateful to our community partners, Emergent Structures, Greenline Architecture, JE Dunn/Rives E. Worrell Co. and Gulfstream Aerospace. Without them, we would not be breaking ground today.”
Emergent Structures, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is leading the design-build effort to construct an on-site shade house using reclaimed materials, with Greenline Architecture contributing the plans and Rives E. Worrell Co./JE Dunn leading the construction, both in pro bono capacity. The initiative is being funded through a grant by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. to address areas in the Coastal Empire that lack access to healthy, affordable food.
“As the organization responsible for the design and build of the shade house, Emergent Structures deeply appreciates the knowledge, expertise and commitment that Greenline Architecture and Rives E. Worrell have made to Emergent Structures to ensure the shade house project is a valuable and memorable contribution to the West Broad Street Y’s permanent facilities,” said Scott Boylston, president, Emergent Structures.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Armstrong State University’s latest Coastal Empire Economic Monitor reports the Savannah-area economy "continued to expand during the second quarter of 2014 and should experience strong growth throughout the year."
The Economic Monitor, which analyzes data and identifies trends affecting the regional economy, reports across-the-board growth in key areas.
"The economy was boosted by strength in consumer confidence, tourism indicators and overall employment, with additional support provided by general port activity and retail sales. The coincident index accelerated and surged for the third consecutive quarter, solidifying a trend of significant growth in the Savannah metro economy," a school spokesperson says.
“The Coastal Empire leading economic index continued to rise, but at a more sustainable rate than the blistering pace of the previous three quarters,” said Michael Toma, Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Economics and the Director of Armstrong’s Center for Regional Analysis. “The forecast for the regional economy is for sustained growth into early 2015.”
Both the coincident and leading indices signal that the Savannah metro economy is growing healthily and is expected to do so through early 2015.
Highlights include:
- · The Coastal Empire coincident economic index surged 1.9 percent to 167.2. This marks an annualized pace of 7.7 percent and extends the current trend of strong growth to three consecutive quarters.
- · Seasonally adjusted employment in the three-county metro area increased to 164,400 during the quarter and now exceeds the past pre-recession high by 1,800 jobs. Professional and business services added 700 workers, continuing a trend of expanding rapidly for 18 months.
- · Growth in private sector employment continues to outpace growth in government employment. Compared to the previous year, the private sector expanded 3.7 percent, while the public sector lost three percent of its workforce.
- · The number of new residential homes permitted for construction in the quarter increased to 356 from 335, a six percent rise. The number of permits issued is up 26 percent compared to year-ago data.
- · In the labor market, seasonally adjusted initial claims for unemployment insurance fell about two percent to 874 claims per month during the quarter. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to about 6.5 percent.
- · Seasonally adjusted hotel and motel room receipts increased 6 percent during the quarter and are up 16 percent as compared to year-ago data.
The report presents a short-term forecast of the region’s economic activity in the next six to nine months and is available free by email. To subscribe, email [email protected]
Tags: Armstrong State University , ASU , Economic Monitor , Michael Toma
Monday, September 1, 2014
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police continue to seek information on fatal weekend shootings that left two men dead.
Devonte Mumford, 21, of a South Parkwood Drive address, was found with a gunshot wound at 8:25 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of the Overtime Sports Bar and Grill on the 4400 block of Skidaway Road.
Antonio Duncan, 37, of the 4100 block of Heard Street, was shot in a vehicle as he traveled north on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between West Liberty Street and West Oglethorpe Avenue about 12:30 a.m. Saturday. He had been traveling north on MLK in a candy apple green 1981 Chevrolet Malibu station wagon.
Both men were transported to Memorial University Medical Center where they died.
Detectives are asking anyone with info on either shooting to call the Violent Crimes Office at (912) 651-6728 or Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters to Crimestoppers remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. A confidential Tip Line also is open to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Devonte Mumford, 21, of a South Parkwood Drive address, was found with a gunshot wound at 8:25 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of the Overtime Sports Bar and Grill on the 4400 block of Skidaway Road.
Antonio Duncan, 37, of the 4100 block of Heard Street, was shot in a vehicle as he traveled north on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between West Liberty Street and West Oglethorpe Avenue about 12:30 a.m. Saturday. He had been traveling north on MLK in a candy apple green 1981 Chevrolet Malibu station wagon.
Both men were transported to Memorial University Medical Center where they died.
Detectives are asking anyone with info on either shooting to call the Violent Crimes Office at (912) 651-6728 or Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters to Crimestoppers remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. A confidential Tip Line also is open to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
