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World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma to perform at the Savannah Music Festival 2027
Savannah Music Festival (SMF) is pleased to announce that world-renowned artist Yo-Yo Ma will perform at the 2027 Savannah Music Festival, taking place April 2–17, 2027. Tickets for Yo-Yo Ma’s performance with accompanist Solon Gordon on April 6, 2027, at the Lucas Theatre are available for purchase at savannahmusicfestival.org now. The announcement offers an early glimpse of what promises to be another extraordinary year for Savannah Music Festival, one of the world’s most distinctive multi-genre music festivals. The full lineup and ticket sales for the 2027 festival will be announced in November. “We are thrilled to welcome Yo-Yo Ma and Solon Gordon as part of our 2027 festival season,” said Ryan McMaken , artistic director of the Savannah Music Festival. “To see one of the most extraordinary artists of our time perform live at the Lucas Theatre is a rare opportunity." The performance will mark nearly 30 years since Yo-Yo Ma has performed in the Hostess City. Savannah Music Festival brings together exceptional artists from around the world for an annual celebration of musical discovery, spanning genres and traditions. Known for its distinctive programming and intimate concert experiences, the festival connects audiences with acclaimed performers and emerging talent through a
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Topiary artist trims garden at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A topiary artist performed the first official trim of the garden at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum on Friday. Michael Gibson, known for his “living sculptures,” led live demonstrations for guests at the museum. Guests watched as he shaped shrubs into art while...
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Locals Swear The Best Fried Chicken In Savannah Comes From Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room
Some meals are worth standing on a sidewalk for an hour, and the lunch at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room is one of them. This family-owned spot in downtown Savannah has been serving Southern food since 1943, and people still line up around the block for its fried chicken. I wanted...
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Telfair Museums to host community in convening, exploring African American basket traditions
Telfair Museums will present “Community in Conversation: Carrying African American Basket Traditions,” a special convening and community dialogue presented in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition, “Roots in the Rushes: African American Basketry of the Lowcountry.” The convening is open to the public and will take place November 5-7, 2026, at the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy. Registration is encouraged. Bringing together acclaimed scholars, master artisans, cultural advocates, and community members, the event will examine the rich history and enduring significance of African American basketmaking traditions in the coastal Southeast. “Basket sewing is much more than a craft. It is a living tradition that carries generations of history, cultural memory, and community resilience,” said Ahmauri Williams-Alford , assistant curator of historical interpretation at Telfair Museums. “This convening creates a space where makers, scholars, and the public can come together to learn from one another, celebrate the individuals keeping these traditions alive, and explore how this important cultural legacy can continue to thrive.” For generations, basket sewing has served as both an artistic expression and a vital means of preserving cultural knowledge among Gullah Geechee communities. Rooted in West African traditions and adapted to the landscapes of the Georgia and South Carolina
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This Georgia Seafood Market Is So Fresh Locals Keep Coming Back To Stock Up
Head-on Georgia shrimp, bushels of oysters, and whole cases of snow crab all share one small market off a country highway. The register takes cash only. I love that kind of old-school confidence. The same family has run the place since 1990. The owner still answers online notes herself and...
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Savannah lecture explores West Broad Street film history
Historic Savannah Foundation will explore the history of African American movie theaters and filmmaking on Savannah’s former West Broad Street during a Nov. 19 lecture. Cinema studies professor Chad Newsom will present “ Making Film History on West Broad Street ” as part of the foundation’s lecture series, according to a community announcement. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy, 323 E. Broughton St., following a wine reception at 5:30 p.m. The lecture is open to the public. Admission is free for Historic Savannah Foundation members and $15 for non-members. Registration is required because space is limited. West Broad Street's movie theater history From the 1910s through the 1960s, West Broad Street, now Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, had a movie theater district serving Savannah’s African American community during the Jim Crow era, according to the announcement. The district included theaters that supported early African American filmmakers and presented films as well as blues and jazz performers, according to the announcement. Newsom plans to examine the theaters, entrepreneurs, films and movie stars associated with West Broad Street and how their stories fit into the broader
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This Georgia Restaurant Is Famous for an All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken Spread Worth the Wait
Some meals ask you to scan a menu and make tough choices. This one skips all of that and simply loads the table with more Southern dishes than you can count, then invites you to pass the platters and dig in with a room full of strangers who feel like family by dessert.
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This Cozy Georgia Diner Serves Tomato Soup So Good It Belongs In A Storybook
Savannah, Georgia has a lot going for it, but Little Duck Diner might just be its most charming secret hiding in plain sight. If you’ve ever walked past a restaurant and felt like it was quietly calling your name, that’s exactly what happens when you round the corner onto West St. Julian Street.
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Georgia’s Massive Buffet Where $24.95 Covers The Whole Spread Is Worth The Drive
“Life is uncertain, so eat dessert first,” Ernestine Ulmer once said. A massive buffet in Georgia makes that advice easy to follow, with one flat price covering the whole spread. The dessert table alone could keep a family busy for an hour. Cobblers, puddings, and layer cakes line up...
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The Epic Sandwiches At This Georgia Deli Are Basically The Main Character Of Your Lunch
Your lunch has been playing a supporting role for too long, and Urban Deli in Savannah, Georgia, is here to change that completely. This is the place where the sandwich stops being a side note and becomes the entire story. Savannah is a city that understands the value of doing...