Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Abraham’s Sacrifice, 1655B. 35, I/I (White & Boon only state); H. 283Etching on laid paper with pen and ink ruled lines6 1/8 x 5 ¼ in.
The exhibit explores the impact of Judaism on the life and work of Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669), who lived and worked in the immigrant-friendly Dutch city of Amsterdam, which hosted many Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain and Portugal.
“The theme of this exhibition is particularly relevant here in Savannah, home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the country. Savannah’s first Jewish settlers arrived in 1733, just a few months after the city was founded by James Edward Oglethorpe. These settlers fled from Europe to Georgia for many of the same reasons of persecution and discrimination that drove so many Jews to settle in Amsterdam during Rembrandt’s lifetime,” said Courtney McNeil, Telfair Museums’ Chief Curator & Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs.
Rembrandt and the Jewish Experience: The Berger Print Collection showcases 21 etchings with Judaic subjects by Rembrandt and one drawing by Rembrandt’s teacher Pieter Lastman (Dutch, 1583–1633).
“Rembrandt’s etchings are truly masterful, and the incredible details of line and shadow must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. We are thrilled to be bringing such an important collection of Rembrandt prints to Savannah for our members and visitors to enjoy,” said McNeil.
Rembrandt and the Jewish Experience: The Berger Print Collection is on view at the Jepson Center March 15- June 30, 2019.
Rembrandt and the Jewish Experience: The Berger Print Collection is organized by Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California. The presentation of this exhibition at Telfair Museums is curated by Courtney McNeil, Chief Curator & Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs.
Investment provided by the City of Savannah.
Members-Only Opening Lecture by Dr. Shelley Perlove
Thursday, March 14, 6pm / Jepson Center
Free to members.
To open the Rembrandt exhibition, Telfair presents a lecture by noted scholar Dr. Shelley Perlove.
Sunday Curator’s Talk
Sunday, April 28, 3pm / Jepson Center
With speaker Courtney McNeil, Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs. Free to members. To register, please contact Calli Laundre at 912.790.8807 or [email protected].
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
The Olde Pink House, a legendary restaurant and architectural treasure located in the heart of Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District, plans to serve guests in April 2019. The iconic restaurant, which was originally built in 1771, has been temporarily closed following a fire in the upstairs ballroom in late December.
“This timeline is only possible because of the quick and careful actions of the first responders when they arrived. Savannah has truly rallied when we needed them the most, and we will be forever grateful to this community for their support” General Manager Craig Jeffress said. The Pinyan Company is the general contractor for the renovation and repair work at The Old Pink House.
Friday, January 18, 2019
Georgia Southern University will offer its second study abroad program in Havana, Cuba, July 2-17.
"Students will learn about the history, culture and contemporary issues affecting the communist island nation post-Fidel Castro," says a university spokesperson.
The program is open to all Georgia Southern students, as well as University System of Georgia transient students, and offers a roster of semester credits.
“Students will be exposed to an array of cultural activities and study excursions designed to encourage direct interaction with the Cuban people,” says Ned Rinalducci, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology and Cuba study abroad program director. “Cuba is in the midst of dramatic change and offers a compelling place to study.”
Classes will be held at the Instituto de Filosofía de Cuba, a higher-education facility that is affiliated with The Academy of Sciences of Cuba, an official institution of the state. The institute is a short walk from the city’s 5-mile seawall, the Malecón. The U.S. embassy is also within close proximity.
Courses will include “Study Abroad: Cuba” and “Comparative Societies, Politics & Institutions: Cuba.”
The deadline to apply for the Cuba study abroad program is Feb. 15. For more information, visit https://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/international/society-in-cuba/.
"Students will learn about the history, culture and contemporary issues affecting the communist island nation post-Fidel Castro," says a university spokesperson.
The program is open to all Georgia Southern students, as well as University System of Georgia transient students, and offers a roster of semester credits.
“Students will be exposed to an array of cultural activities and study excursions designed to encourage direct interaction with the Cuban people,” says Ned Rinalducci, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology and Cuba study abroad program director. “Cuba is in the midst of dramatic change and offers a compelling place to study.”
Classes will be held at the Instituto de Filosofía de Cuba, a higher-education facility that is affiliated with The Academy of Sciences of Cuba, an official institution of the state. The institute is a short walk from the city’s 5-mile seawall, the Malecón. The U.S. embassy is also within close proximity.
Courses will include “Study Abroad: Cuba” and “Comparative Societies, Politics & Institutions: Cuba.”
The deadline to apply for the Cuba study abroad program is Feb. 15. For more information, visit https://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/international/society-in-cuba/.
Federal Judge Richard Mark Gergel today barred the government from moving forward with seismic permitting during the shutdown, settling what critics say was the confusion the government created by recalling workers to process oil-drilling matters while at the same time not funding federal lawyers to respond to opponents in court.
Gergel issued an order "effectively saying that the government could not have it both ways," says a spokesperson for the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC).
"His ruling concerned a Justice Department request for a pause — or stay — in a legal request by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson to join a lawsuit filed by 16 South Carolina coastal cities and a group of conservation organizations."
Government lawyers said they could not properly respond to Wilson’s request because of the shutdown. However, Wilson noted that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management had issued a directive for workers to keep processing a variety of matters needed to move forward with oil drilling.
That set up an unfair situation, Wilson argued, of allowing the government to move forward on a controversial project while also sidestepping legal challenges.
Judge Gergel granted the government’s request for a stay, but told federal lawyers the seismic permitting could not move forward during the shutdown and for the time it takes the Court to rule on Wilson’s motion.
"Practically, that means the case over the seismic permits will be on hold for the duration of the shutdown plus as many as 18 additional days to hear Wilson’s motion to intervene," SELC says.
“The government was trying to have its cake and eat it too, and we’re pleased the Court did not allow that to happen,” said Laura Cantral, executive director of the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, one of the groups suing to stop seismic blasting in the Atlantic. “This is an issue of critical importance to the coast, and one that must be handled openly, transparently, and fairly. This ruling will allow that to happen, and that is good for all concerned.”
The lawsuit was filed in Charleston Federal Court in December by several conservation organizations including SELC, CCL, Oceana, Defenders of Wildlife, Natural Resources Defense Council, North Carolina Coastal Federation, Center for Biological Diversity, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, Surfrider, and One Hundred Miles. Sixteen South Carolina coastal municipalities filed a separate suit, and the two have since been merged.
Gergel issued an order "effectively saying that the government could not have it both ways," says a spokesperson for the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC).
"His ruling concerned a Justice Department request for a pause — or stay — in a legal request by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson to join a lawsuit filed by 16 South Carolina coastal cities and a group of conservation organizations."
Government lawyers said they could not properly respond to Wilson’s request because of the shutdown. However, Wilson noted that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management had issued a directive for workers to keep processing a variety of matters needed to move forward with oil drilling.
That set up an unfair situation, Wilson argued, of allowing the government to move forward on a controversial project while also sidestepping legal challenges.
Judge Gergel granted the government’s request for a stay, but told federal lawyers the seismic permitting could not move forward during the shutdown and for the time it takes the Court to rule on Wilson’s motion.
"Practically, that means the case over the seismic permits will be on hold for the duration of the shutdown plus as many as 18 additional days to hear Wilson’s motion to intervene," SELC says.
“The government was trying to have its cake and eat it too, and we’re pleased the Court did not allow that to happen,” said Laura Cantral, executive director of the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, one of the groups suing to stop seismic blasting in the Atlantic. “This is an issue of critical importance to the coast, and one that must be handled openly, transparently, and fairly. This ruling will allow that to happen, and that is good for all concerned.”
The lawsuit was filed in Charleston Federal Court in December by several conservation organizations including SELC, CCL, Oceana, Defenders of Wildlife, Natural Resources Defense Council, North Carolina Coastal Federation, Center for Biological Diversity, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, Surfrider, and One Hundred Miles. Sixteen South Carolina coastal municipalities filed a separate suit, and the two have since been merged.
Thursday, January 17, 2019
This year's Savannah Stopover happens March 7-9 at various venues around town. This morning they announced their complete lineup for the festival, now marking its ninth year.
Wave II adds more than 40 bands to the lineup including several favorite returning acts: Pylon Reenactment Society, William Tyler and Caitlin Rose.
"A slew of red hot discoveries" are also just announced, including Faye Webster, Louis Prince, Illiterate Light, Sun Seeker and McKinley Dixon.
Headliners already announced are Deerhunter and The Joy Formidable.
Local acts to be featured are Aaron Paul Zimmer, Basically Nancy, Bero Bero, Damon and the Shitkickers, Dope KNife, Early Branch, ENEN, Heavy Books, Nancy Druid, Jeff Two-Names and The Born Agains, Valley Gals, and The Train Wrecks.
Tickets available now at savannahstopover.com/tickets
The Board of Regents today named Dr. Kyle Marrero president of Georgia Southern University.
Marrero, currently president of the University of West Georgia, will begin his new position April 1.
“Dr. Marrero is the right person to lead Georgia Southern University as it continues to expand its footprint in Southeast Georgia,” said University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Steve Wrigley. “Kyle’s higher education experience, combined with his focus on strengthening academics and building community partnerships, will be an asset to Georgia Southern’s campus community and the region as a whole."
"Georgia Southern University is an incredible institution and I am honored to be chosen as its 14th president,” said Marrero.
Prior to his appointment at UWG, Marrero served as vice president for university advancement at the University of West Florida. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in vocal performance from Bowling Green State University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan.
Marrero, currently president of the University of West Georgia, will begin his new position April 1.
“Dr. Marrero is the right person to lead Georgia Southern University as it continues to expand its footprint in Southeast Georgia,” said University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Steve Wrigley. “Kyle’s higher education experience, combined with his focus on strengthening academics and building community partnerships, will be an asset to Georgia Southern’s campus community and the region as a whole."
"Georgia Southern University is an incredible institution and I am honored to be chosen as its 14th president,” said Marrero.
Prior to his appointment at UWG, Marrero served as vice president for university advancement at the University of West Florida. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in vocal performance from Bowling Green State University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
The City of Savannah is requesting feedback from the public on a proposal to develop a Special Events Ordinance at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16 in the Civic Center Ballroom.
City staff will be available to address concerns residents have regarding the coordination and permitting of public events including races and festivals.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can fill out a comment survey online at www.savannahga.gov/specialeventssurvey
Sample questions include:
What frustrates you the MOST about outdoor permitted special events?
What outdoor permitted special events do you like the MOST/LEAST?
What do you perceive to be the biggest issue facing the City of Savannah with outdoor permitted special events today?
City staff will be available to address concerns residents have regarding the coordination and permitting of public events including races and festivals.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can fill out a comment survey online at www.savannahga.gov/specialeventssurvey
Sample questions include:
What frustrates you the MOST about outdoor permitted special events?
What outdoor permitted special events do you like the MOST/LEAST?
What do you perceive to be the biggest issue facing the City of Savannah with outdoor permitted special events today?
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Savannah Police’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a work-related accident on Jan. 9 that resulted in the death of a City of Savannah employee.
"About 3:45 p.m. officers responded to the city lot on Sycamore Drive and discovered an employee with the City of Savannah’s Public Works & Water Resources Department deceased. The employee was identified as Peter Solomon, 62," the City reports.
Solomon was on the Streets Maintenance crew within the Public Works & Water Resources Department.
“We’ve lost a member of our family,” says City Manager Rob Hernandez. “It’s a tragedy. It’s never something we want to see happen. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Solomon.”
Pete was originally from Orlando, Florida where he retired from a Florida municipality. He worked with Chatham County for five years before joining the City of Savannah.
"About 3:45 p.m. officers responded to the city lot on Sycamore Drive and discovered an employee with the City of Savannah’s Public Works & Water Resources Department deceased. The employee was identified as Peter Solomon, 62," the City reports.
Solomon was on the Streets Maintenance crew within the Public Works & Water Resources Department.
“We’ve lost a member of our family,” says City Manager Rob Hernandez. “It’s a tragedy. It’s never something we want to see happen. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Solomon.”
Pete was originally from Orlando, Florida where he retired from a Florida municipality. He worked with Chatham County for five years before joining the City of Savannah.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Georgia Southern University will welcome journalist and author Roland S. Martin as the 2019 annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Speaker on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at noon in the Student Ballroom on the Armstrong Campus and 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on the Statesboro Campus.
Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, and was named four times as one of the “150 Most Influential African-Americans in the U.S.” by Ebony magazine.
He is the author of three books, Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith; Speak, Brother! A Black Man’s View of America and The First: President Barack Obama’s Road to the White House as originally reported by Roland S. Martin.
Martin is the host and managing editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, and was named four times as one of the “150 Most Influential African-Americans in the U.S.” by Ebony magazine.
He is the author of three books, Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith; Speak, Brother! A Black Man’s View of America and The First: President Barack Obama’s Road to the White House as originally reported by Roland S. Martin.
Savannah Police’s Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal shooting on Chatham Street on Jan. 7.
"Officers responded to the first block of Chatham Street about 9:35 p.m. and located Kyle Cook, 29, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to Memorial Medical Center where he died as a result of his injuries," police say.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Violent Crimes tip line at (912) 525-3124. Information can also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
There are already two homicides on the books for 2019 in the Savannah Police jurisdiction.
"Officers responded to the first block of Chatham Street about 9:35 p.m. and located Kyle Cook, 29, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to Memorial Medical Center where he died as a result of his injuries," police say.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Violent Crimes tip line at (912) 525-3124. Information can also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
There are already two homicides on the books for 2019 in the Savannah Police jurisdiction.
