If you have been at one of her many live performances, seen her hop on stage to guest at one of Victory North’s variety of tribute shows, or popped into Abe’s on Lincoln’s Monday night Open Mic (which she both hosts and plays in), Susanna Kennedy is a musician you do not forget. Sometimes sultry […]

The Savannah Photo Club isn’t just about photography, it’s about people. It’s about finding a place in a city that can feel transient and turning it into something permanent, something meaningful. On the third Sunday of every month, the club gathers at a local coffee shop, cameras in hand, ready to explore Savannah’s streets. It’s […]

Wondering what to do this week, but tired of hopelessly sifting through event websites and online calendars? Well Savannah Made Simple has done the hard work for you, and curated the best of what is happening in Savannah this week.   Victory North Details   George Lynch steps onto the Victory North stage on January […]

Seth Bilkis is transforming vintage matchboxes into vibrant, nostalgic masterpieces that capture the essence of the city’s past and present. What began as a childhood fascination has evolved into Matchbox 912, a creative venture that blends retro charm with modern flair, featuring current restaurants, bars, and hotels alongside historic gems. Bilkis’s work is a testament […]

Covering the red carpet for SCAD’s 2024 Savannah Film Festival, superstars like Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson, Kevin Costner strolled down the press line for interviews, gathering everyone’s excitement. However, it was three sisters from Afghanistan telling the story of escape from a Taliban controlled Afghanistan, that still sticks in my mind. After the Festival ended, […]

When Alicia Farrell and her husband, James Ciminillo, opened Veratina, their new Italian restaurant in Savannah, they had no idea just how welcoming the city would be. They expected the usual challenges of opening a new business, long hours, logistical headaches, and the slow process of winning over a new customer base. What they didn’t […]

Nestled within the Thompson Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, Fleeting restaurant is redefining the dining experience with its rotating pop-up series. We spoke with Director of Restaurants, Bars, Entertainment & Culinary Experience Brittany Hahn, about this initiative which celebrates culinary creativity, local talent, and an ever evolving menu that keeps diners coming back for more. “The […]

THERE’S A HOUSE on East 37th Street where something quietly radical is happening. A white clapboard Victorian, unassuming from the outside, but inside, the knives are sharp, the flavors are clean, and the standards are uncompromising. Welcome to Common Thread, where Savannah’s culinary future is being rewritten one meticulously plated dish at a time. Savannah’s […]

In the middle of a block in midtown Savannah, there’s a stand of grand oaks that have seen some things. They were just young saplings when the 1898 hurricane destroyed most of the overstory, their limbs shooting up as roads beside them were graded and paved, growing quietly into giants during the sleepy decades when […]

The heart of Savannah’s newly opened Municipal Grand Hotel is its lobby bar and restaurant, simply called Municipal Bar. This isn’t your average hotel bar thrown together to appease weary travelers. It’s the anchor of the entire operation, a vibrant, all day space where locals mingle with SCAD students, artists, and out-of-towners over a martini […]

So, why are we doing this? The answer is, well, simple. Too often, the best of what this city offers gets drowned out by the noise of the familiar, the tourist traps, or the flashy ads that don’t deliver on their promises. We’re here to cut through that clutter. To elevate what matters. To celebrate […]

A weekend built around boats, music, and a waterfront that knows how to draw a crowd Eastern Wharf is setting up for a two day kickoff at the end of the month, the kind of weekend where the river does most of the work. You get people, music, food, lights, and the kind of movement […]

Savannah is about to learn something new about itself. The SEC Volleyball Tournament is arriving at Enmarket Arena with sixteen teams and a level of play the city has never hosted before. It will be fast and loud, with rallies that swing momentum in seconds. For a town that loves big moments, this one is […]

Picture it. Ellis Square pulsing with people. Trays of Sorry Charlie Oysters pulled from local waters. The first hundred guests biting into free short rib sandwiches. Cocktails with a Pepsi twist. The Train Wrecks warming up the stage. Lucero stepping into the lights with a set that spans heartbreak, drinking nights, fatherhood, and twenty five […]

From November 29 through December 22, the Daymark Lawn at The Park at Eastern Wharf will transform into Santa’s Grotto, a festive open air venue overlooking the Savannah River. The new outdoor space invites local companies to host their holiday parties surrounded by twinkling lights, lush décor, and sweeping riverfront views. “Eastern Wharf is honored […]