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Townsend, GA · Arts & Culture
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Women's Golf Concludes Day One at Currahee D2 Elite Invitational
TOCCOA, GEORGIA — The University of South Carolina Beaufort women's golf team opened its final tournament of the fall season Monday afternoon at the Currahee D2 Elite Invitational. The Sand Sharks finished the opening round in 11th place on the team leaderboard. Round two was suspended before completion and...
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Archibald Bulloch Chapter NSDAR donates encyclopedia of American Indian history and culture to Statesboro library
The Archibald Bulloch Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Statesboro, GA recently donated a copy of the National Geographic Encyclopedia of American Indian History and Culture to the Statesboro Regional Public Library. Verdery Kennedy , Genealogical Records Committee Chair for the DAR, shared that until the donation, the library did not have a recent copy of any encyclopedia of American Indian history and culture. “This beautifully illustrated book will be useful to anyone, youth or adult, interested in knowing about this topic in general and more specifically about our local American Indian population,” Kennedy shared. DAR’s book donation to the library- Encyclopedia American Indian History & Culture | Michele LeBlanc For over ten years, the DAR American Indian Committee has volunteered locally each fall alongside Lumbee descendants to help clean and preserve the historic Croatan-Lumbee Memorial Cemetery, a late-1800s settlement site in Bulloch County. According to local historical writings and the chapter’s communication with Lumbee members, a group of Croatan Indians came to the Bulloch County area in the late 1800s to work in the turpentine industry. After the closure of the Adabelle Trading Company, most faced hardship and were mistreated and returned to Robeson
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Alisa Evans-Newsome with the Savannah African Art Museum, Kwanzaa Marketplace
Executive Director Savannah African Art Museum Alisa Evans-Newsome provides an overview of the upcoming annual Kwanzaa Marketplace. The market will be held on the first three Saturdays of December, from 11 am to 4 pm. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your...
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Lady Tigers Complete First Two Rounds Of Flagler Fall Slam
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The Savannah State University women's golf team completed the opening two rounds of the 2026 Flagler College Fall Slam on Monday, October 26, finishing the first day of competition in 13th place at Marsh Creek Country Club. Competing in a 14-team field on the par-72,...
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Helen Mirren receives Legend of Entertainment Award at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is underway. The festival is the largest university-run festival in the nation and brings in stars from across the world. Dame Helen Mirren walked the red carpet Saturday. Mirren is known for her Oscar-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth in the 2006...
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Paul Bettany, Kane Parsons among those honored at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Actors, directors and other creatives walked the red carpet on Broughton Street as part of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. James Gray, recipient of the Auteur Award, spoke about Savannah during the event. “I’m like, this is the most beautiful place ever, to say nothing of...
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Jordan Firstman, Jessica Lange, cast of ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ honored on night two of SCAD Film Festival
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Night two of the SCAD Film Festival wrapped up Sunday at Trustees Theater on Broughton Street. A SCAD spokesperson said crowds began forming at 2 p.m., more than three hours before anyone was set to step onto the red carpet. Rising Star Director Award. Jordan Firstman...
Savannah Morning News
Parker's Kitchen golf event raises record funds
Parker’s Kitchen raised a record $617,000 for schools in Georgia and South Carolina through its 14th annual Fueling the Community Charity Golf Tournament in Savannah. Nearly 300 golfers competed Oct. 19 at The Landings, according to a community announcement. The sold-out, scramble-format tournament was played on the Magnolia and Marshwood championship courses. The $617,000 total exceeded Parker’s Kitchen’s $550,000 fundraising goal and topped last year’s record of $530,000. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate our company’s 50th anniversary than to raise a record total at this year’s Fueling the Community Golf Tournament to support schools and to make a transformative impact in the communities we serve,” said Greg Parker, founder and executive chairman. “At Parker’s Kitchen, we know that education uplifts communities and prepares students for future success, which is why education serves as the foundation of our charitable giving.” Fueling the Community has raised more than $4 million Parker’s Kitchen started its Fueling the Community charitable initiative in 2011. The company donates a portion of gas sold at Parker’s and Parker’s Kitchen locations on the first Wednesday of each month to area schools. Including proceeds from this year’s tournament, the program has raised more than $4
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27th annual Savannah Pride Festival draws thousands to Forsyth Park
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The 27th annual Savannah Pride Festival in Forsyth Park wrapped up on Saturday with more than 100 vendors filling the park. The event was expected to bring about 5,000 people to explore and connect with services and resources available throughout the region. This year’s theme: “Chosen...
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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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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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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