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Ailey, GA · Arts & Culture
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Experience Michelangelo’s Masterpieces Right Here in Savannah
You don’t have to travel to Italy to experience the work of one of the world’s most celebrated Renaissance artists. Michelangelo’s Women: Images of Female Power and Divinity from the Casa Buonarroti opens October 9, 2026, at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center and runs through January 24, 2027.
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Mirren, Moore to headline Savannah Film Festival
Helen Mirren and Julianne Moore will headline the 29th SCAD Savannah Film Festival, which will run Oct. 24–31 in Savannah, Georgia. The Savannah College of Art and Design’s event is the largest university-run film festival in the nation and arguably the most prestigious in the Southeast, making it the closest major film fest to Jacksonville. This year’s event will screen roughly 70 feature films, 84 shorts (in 13 blocks) and four television shows as part of the TV Sidebar presentation. In addition, the fest will offer 17 panel discussions and three single-guest events as part of its “in conversation” series.
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SCAD Savannah Film Festival: Films to watch ahead of awards season
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The 29th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival is bringing Hollywood to the Hostess City later this month. The festival has become a major stopping point along the road to the Academy Awards, with last year’s festival showing several Oscar nominees and winners. This year promises to be no different.
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Retirees Keep Settling Into This South Carolina Golf Community Where Days Fill Up With Pickleball And Bocce
Picture a place where your biggest decision on a Tuesday is whether to play golf, bocce, or pickleball first. That is daily life for many people who have moved to Sun City Hilton Head in Okatie, South Carolina. More retirees keep choosing this 55+ community, and their reasons say a...
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Local event center to host lip sync battle for 2027 Autism Ball
The Autism Ball was founded by Vintage Center owner Roshida Edwards in memory of her four-year-old nephew who had autism. The annual event aims to create a welcoming space for children with autism and their families.
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Ahoy mateys: Tybee Island to celebrate annual Pirate Fest
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - The Tybee Island Pirate Fest is set to take over the island for an annual weekend of events from Thursday, Oct. 8 to Sunday, Oct. 11. Highlights include live entertainment all weekend, the Buccaneer Ball, Pirate Victory Parade, pub crawl, costume contests, live pirate re-enactments, a carnival, a kids’ area with a petting zoo and more.
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USCB Men's Golf Concludes Round One of Hurricane Invitational
ALBANY, GEORGIA — University of South Carolina Beaufort Men's Golf concluded the first day of the two-day Hurricane Invitational, hosted at Doublegate Country Club by Georgia Southwestern State University. Due to weather throughout the day, the tournament was adjusted to 18 holes each day for a 36-hole tournament, shortened...
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National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Bring WWII Bombardier Training to Life
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Pooler, GA, will bring back its popular Bombardier School program this October, giving participants an opportunity to experience the mathematics, navigation, and decision-making involved in training a WWII bombardier. The program will be led by Dr. Tim Moore, a Norden Bombsight expert and museum trustee. Participants will explore the engineering and mathematics behind bombardment operations while learning how WWII bombardiers planned and navigated their missions.
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Avast Ye! Tybee Island Pirate Fest 2026 Will Soon Set Sail
Avast Ye! Tybee Island Pirate Fest 2026 Will Soon Set Sail. Swashbucklers, buccaneers, and marauders, get rowdy and get ready: the Tybee Island Pirate Fest is on its way. For more than two decades, this highly anticipated celebration of seafarers has delighted thousands of festivalgoers. And this year will be no different. From Oct. 8–11, the 2026 Pirate Fest will take over Tybee in the fashion befitting of a boisterous buccaneer. The four-day festival presents an exciting opportunity to party like pirate. So, don your waistcoats and britches, tricorn hats and bandanas, and prepare for a seaworthy weekend like none other.
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The Undercovers to bring the timeless hits of Rogers, Richie & Robinson to Statesboro’s Emma Kelly Theater
Prepare for an evening of nostalgic melodies and rich harmonies as acclaimed vocalists Luke McMaster, Kevin Pauls, and Joel Parisien —collectively known as The Undercovers—take the stage live at the historic Emma Kelly Theater. On Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7pm, the trio will present "Rogers, Richie & Robinson," a specialized musical celebration honoring three of the greatest pioneers in American music history: Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, and Smokey Robinson. The Undercovers are widely recognized for their unique ability to reimagine iconic, chart-topping hits across genres. Audiences can expect to rediscover timeless, genre-spanning favorites like Kenny Rogers’ country-pop classic "The Gambler," Lionel Richie’s soulful ballad "Hello," and Smokey Robinson’s legendary Motown anthem "Cruisin’” all reinterpreted with the group’s signature smooth vocal arrangements. Beyond the brilliant live arrangements, the performance will take the audience on an intimate journey behind the music. The vocalists will share personal behind-the-scenes stories that weave together the surprising connections and intertwined legacies of these legendary country, pop, and soul pioneers. Hosted at the iconic Emma Kelly Theater at the Averitt Center for the Arts (33 East Main Street), this one-night-only event promises to be a night of memorable music that defined eras. Event Details: The Undercovers
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Lady Tigers Open Fall Season At Glassy Mountain Autumn Classic
LANDRUM, S.C. – The Savannah State University women's golf team opened the fall portion of their 2026 season on Monday as they competed part in the Glassy Mountain Autumn Classic, hosted by North Greenville University, on Monday at The Cliffs at Glassy Golf Course. Through the first two rounds...
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Fort McAllister to recreate final battle of Sherman's march
Fort McAllister State Historic Park will mark the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Fort McAllister with a two-day winter muster and battle reenactment. The event commemorates the final battle fought in Georgia during the Civil War and the conclusion of Sherman's March to the Sea, according to a community announcement. Visitors will have opportunities to explore military encampments, watch living history demonstrations and experience a reenactment of the assault that led to the fort's capture in December 1864. Activities are scheduled for Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 at Fort McAllister State Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Road in Richmond Hill. Guests attending on Dec. 11 can tour Union camps, observe Confederate soldiers preparing for battle and visit the fort and museum between 10 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Fort and museum tours are included with admission. On Dec. 12, visitors can explore military camps and learn about daily soldier life from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The battle reenactment is scheduled for 4:40 p.m. Visitors who want to watch the reenactment must be in place by 4 p.m. and purchase tickets before that time. Living history program recreates events before final assault The winter muster is designed to recreate the
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SCAD Savannah Film Festival reveals star-studded 2026 lineup
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah College of Art and Design has revealed its official lineup and award recipients for the 29th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival, bringing more than 160 films and dozens of Hollywood stars to the Hostess City later this month. The eight-day event, recognized as the...
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Savannah celebrates 100th anniversary of Bacon Park Municipal Golf Course
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Savannah and O.C. Welch Golf Properties hosted a community celebration for the 100th anniversary of Bacon Park Municipal Golf Course on Friday. The city honored the history of the course and unveiled a memorial plaque for the late Willis “Shorty” Cooper. Cooper retired...
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“Boro Nights, Senior Lights”: A new kind of senior prom brings dancing, laughter, and good times to the Boro
On Friday, September 18, 2026, the Statesboro Family YMCA and Willow Pond Senior Care joined forces to host a special senior prom designed to celebrate connection and community. With Willow Pond serving as the premier sponsor, the event welcomed approximately 75 guests for an evening of music and dancing, featuring a “Greased Lightning” theme that reminded attendees of their younger years. Willow Pond’s Erica Sellers Wells (left) escorts residents Frank B., Janice S(sitting) for a great evening of entertainment . Michele LeBlanc The YMCA’s Youth Center was transformed into a festive dancefloor with strobe lights, cabaret tables, and a photo booth, creating a perfect setting. Guests in their finest poodle skirts and leather jackets embraced the theme, whether reliving the good ol’ days or enjoying a prom redo. The celebration featured a 4pm red carpet arrival and a main event from 5-7pm. “The goal of this event was to encourage residents to get out, enjoy an evening of dancing, delicious food, and entertainment, and create lasting memories,” Jennifer Sherrard from Willow Pond shared. “As a Life Enrichment Director, I believe events like this give seniors an opportunity to step outside their daily routine, socialize, and enjoy an uplifting experience while