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Savannah golf opens spring season

Spring resembles a beautiful time because many things begin again. For instance flowers grow and so do leaves but more importantly the Savannah golf course opens its doors for the spring season which by the way is great because this is where you begin to recoup your stroke after a long winter.

Savannah praises St. Patrick's Day

People from Savannah love beer and, because of this, they love St. Patrick's Day. All of the bars are jammed packed on this thus making it one of the most profitable days of the year if your in the beer business.

The race for preservation

Fighting for what you want is always good but running for you want is way better. And the Race for Preservation of Historic Savannah Foundation is doing just that. Their running to keep their town that they love so much just the way it is and I think that’s great.

History hidden in plain view

Although the scenery has changed a bit, the Savannah jazz legend has vivid memories of what it once was. This building has been through so much and has been so much. From it being a hub of black business and social life to a community housing for black soldiers. The Powell Hall was a YMCA for more than 20 years before moving to another street in 1968. As of know it remains a part of living history.

Savannah Students Sneak into Super Bowl

Two students who attend Savannah State University allegedly snuck into the worlds most viewed television event. The students walked right by dozens of police officers who where supposed to be securing the Super Bowl. The boys also recorded the show thus proving that security at the Superdome was mediocre.

Jewish Film Festival Kicks Off

The Jewish Film Festival in Savannah started off on January 24th, much to the delight of many local residents, religious or not. The festival began and will end with documentaries: The beginning was marked by “Live and Become” and the festival will finish on Feb. 2 with “Hava Nagila."

Civil War Musical in Savannah

This past January 18-20, musical performances like no other took place in Savannah. The show is based on The Civil War and the people who lived through it; well, the words of the people who actually lived through the civil war participated and their stories were told through musical interpretation.

Restaurant Week in Savannah

Restaurant week in Savannah is finally here. Food enthusiasts wait with watering mouths as they know they are in for a gastronomical surprise. Restaurant week, more like 10 days, is held as a tribute to the restaurants in Savannah that have become a part of the city's tradition of hospitality.

Coffee Roasters to Open Café in Savannah

Savannah Coffee Roasters promised they would be back and they nearly are. They recently purchased an auto parts store, which they will be going to renovations within the next couple of weeks. The CEO hopes for a spring inauguration for the café, retail store and roasting facility, much to the olfactory delight of anyone within its vicinity.

High School Musicians Get High Recognition

The Lower Moreland High School jazz Ensemble will participate for a second year in a row in the Swing Central Jazz Festival. The festival will take place from March 27 –March 30 in Savannah, Georgia. So don’t forget to save the date because if they have been selected back to back years then they must be pretty good.

Savanna Art in Savannah

Between January 19th and April 14th the Georgia Museum of Art will be presenting pieces of art from the savanna. Though it might seem a little cheesy, the event will be titled “From Savanna to Savannah”. The host city for the museum will in fact be Savannah, Georgia, which must have been chosen for its name alone... Right?

Savannah's Italian Carnival Fashion Event

Savannah has been upping the ante with their Art of Great Fashion event with the usual silent auction and fashion show, but this year they are going all out with Italian Carnevale theme. Guests will be greeted by jesters and jugglers and there will also be featured 20 handcrafted masks to be modeled on the runway and auctioned off.

Savannah's Growing Culinary Field

While no amazing 5 star restaurant has popped up in Savannah, there has been growing hope and movement in the city as more and more little places up and existing places expand. The market is ripe and in no time we should expect more masterpieces to show up.

Budget Rising for Savannah's Harbor

It has been announced that there has been a $50 million increase in the funding for the Savannah Harbor expansion project bringing the total funding to a grand total of $231 Million. While this does seem like quite the expenditure those backing the project assure that the expansion will decrease shipping costs by $231 annually.

24th Annual Savannah Music Festival on Its Way

Coming in just a few short months is the 24th annual Savannah Music Festival. A city rich with so much strong and diverse culture can only have a strong and diverse musical scene which will be represented at the cross-genre concert that will give you everything you could ask for.

American Vets Honored in Savannah

A parade marched through Savannah on Saturday in honor of Veterans Day and those men and women who have served in the many wars that mark U.S. History. An early celebration for the Sunday holiday, the parade attracted young and old and is the first event on a three day calendar for celebrations in the city.

Diane Lane Recognized in Savannah Film Festival

World famous and critically acclaimed actress Diane Lane was once again recognized for her talents in the 15th annual Savannah Film Festival where she was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Award for her part in 1979's “A Little Romance.”

Fresh Breath of Air in Savannah's Suffocating Music Scene

Music fans and artists are hoping this Autumn will bring a breath of fresh air for Savannah's suffocating music scene with Saturday's Graveface Fest launched the new season. Featuring famous bands like Creepoid and Black Moth Super Rainbow, the Halloween affair did much to rekindle the scene's inner fire.

Concours d'Elegance Begins in Savannah

Set to start on November 4th, the beautiful city of Savannah will host the Concours d'Elegance, a car show likened to a dog show for enthused motorists. Expected to be a success despite the recent economic slump, the car festival is due to coincide with several other events, including the Hilton Island Motoring Festival.

Savannah Echoes with Opera

Starting October 26th, Savannah will echo with the voice of opera as National Opera Week reaches the city. Dedicated to integrity, quality, and excellence, the performances will accompany a lecture, master class and musical theater all in celebration of American opera.

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