‘Tideland’ is an exhibition of black and white photographs by Savannah-based photographer Parker Stewart (b. 1992). Taken between 2020 and 2024, these evocative photographs document the coast of Georgia by transporting the viewer into the visceral and primordial atmosphere of the barrier islands and inland waterways.

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum—an acclaimed museum dedicated to celebrating and preserving America’s maritime legacy—is delighted to present “Beyond the Plate: Sea and Sky,” an exciting new solo exhibition featuring nautical-inspired, mixed-media art by Rob Strati, from September 25, 2025 through April 12, 2026.

“Beyond the Plate” will showcase new work by one of America’s hottest contemporary artists. Strati has recently enjoyed sold-out exhibits at Duane Reed Gallery in St. Louis and FREMIN Gallery in New York and has sold work to top international art collectors in New York, London, Hong Kong, Dubai and beyond. Strati’s art incorporates broken porcelain plates that have been embellished and adorned with creative details. The exhibition features the artist’s latest bold, kinetic mixed-media works and limited-edition prints as well as an ambitious site-specific installation that will be suspended from the ceiling of the Ships of the Sea atrium.

Strati’s latest series was inspired by a porcelain plate from his wife’s late mother, which accidentally fell and broke into fragments. In order to preserve the shards of the shattered plate, and the memory of someone vitally important to both him and his wife, the artist began working on his “Fragmented” series, using pen and paper to “explore the possibilities of things broken and the stories that can evolve from the pieces left behind.”

Each piece of Strati’s art starts with the breaking of a porcelain plate and takes approximately two weeks to complete. Although the artist is rigorous about his creative process, he always allows space for spontaneous ideas to emerge from the fragments. Over time, he has learned important lessons about art and life by creating new works of art from broken shards.

Strati describes his work as a “mix of chaos and control” that is constantly evolving. He hopes his upcoming exhibition at Ships of the Sea will inspire visitors to think about time, creativity and beauty in fresh, new ways. All of the art in “Beyond the Plate” will be available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

ABOUT ROBERT STRATI: Originally from Boston, Strati grew up in Columbus, Ohio and earned a B.A. in History of Art from Ohio State University. His art has been exhibited at leading international museums and art galleries and has been featured in The Art Newspaper, Whitehot Magazine, Reclaim, Beaux Arts, Sculpture Magazine, Vice and The Village Voice. Strati’s work and “Beyond the Plate” will also be featured in ARTS Southeast’s fall issue of IMPACT Magazine in October 2025.

Celebrate Seafood Month this October at Sorry Charlie’s Oyster Bar in downtown Savannah! All month long, 5% of every Bull River oyster order will be donated to UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab on Skidaway Island. 

Bull River oysters are a product of Savannah Oyster Company. Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab works closely with Georgia’s oyster farmers, including Savannah Oyster Company, by producing high-quality oyster seed. The lab also trains new farmers and studies aquaculture practices that strengthen Georgia’s coastal economy and the environment. 

The month-long event will kick-off on October 1 from 4-6 p.m. on the bottom floor of Sorry Charlie’s Oyster Bar. There will be a representative from Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant with informational materials about the organization and how to get involved! Come learn more about the work of the Shellfish Research Lab and the local Savannah Oyster Company. 

This October, Plant Riverside District is proud to host a series of special events and activations in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, supporting the Telfair Mammography Fund for no cost breast health services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in the community. Guests are invited to enjoy unique experiences, delicious themed offerings, and community-focused events, all while raising awareness for an important cause.

Join us all month long as we celebrate hope, strength, and community to help support life-saving breast health services.

Mary’s Place: Sexual Assault Center of the Coastal Empire (formerly the Rape Crisis Center) is proud to announce Healing is Sweet, a multi-event dessert campaign celebrating Mary’s Place 50th anniversary of service to survivors of sexual violence. This series will feature local dessert shops and community gatherings designed to uplift survivors’ voices, foster connection, and support ongoing advocacy and healing.

All October long, Flirt with Dessert will be running a special coupon campaign to support Mary’s Place – make a donation, get some treats!

Welcome to Director’s Cut, a monthly series at The Green Room celebrating the legendary cocktails of hotel lobby bars around the world. Each month we’ll feature a storied classic, crafted with the care and reverence it deserves.

Join us on October 9th at 6pm for a focused one hour class exploring the history and construction of the Hanky Panky. Part lesson, part tasting, all inspiration.

Every day, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Each month’s featured cocktail will be available for purchase, meticulously crafted for those who appreciate the art of the drink. No tickets. No guest list. Just show up, and break a leg.⁠

Dates: October 3-5, 2025
Location: SYC Studio, 509 Barnard Street
Early Bird Price: $275 (through 9/4/2025)
Regular Price: $350

Trauma impacts the mind, body, and spirit, leaving us feeling disconnected and powerless. But healing is possible. In this transformative training, you’ll explore a holistic approach to trauma recovery, where ancient practices meet modern psychology to restore balance and reclaim your innate resilience.

Whether you’ve experienced trauma personally or work with individuals who have, this immersive weekend will guide you through powerful techniques rooted in trauma-sensitive yoga, somatic healing, and the wisdom of rituals. Learn how trauma shapes the brain and body, and discover how to integrate mindful practices that promote deep healing and emotional release.

Through somatic movements, empowering rituals, and guided reflections on your own hero’s journey, you’ll reconnect to your inner strength and uncover tools that will support your healing for years to come.

What You’ll Experience:
•Understanding the neurophysiological effects of trauma
•Practical tools for integrating the mind-body connection
•Grounding somatic practices to release stored tension
•Trauma-informed yoga techniques designed for healing
•Rituals and mythic storytelling to honor your personal healing journey
•Deep connection with yourself and others in a safe, supportive space

No previous yoga experience is necessary.

This training is for anyone who has navigated trauma, those working in trauma-informed fields (such as therapists, social workers, teachers and yoga instructors), and anyone seeking to reconnect with their own healing journey.

Join Stephanie for a weekend of transformation!

This is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education workshop. A certificate of completion will be granted upon finishing the 15 hour course.

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Savannah with Wiener Dog Races, live music, Bavarian-inspired food & drink specials, and festive games every weekend at Plant Riverside District! Don your lederhosen, grab a stein, and join the fun on the Riverwalk.

Wiener Dog Races

Get ready for the cutest competition of the year! The 2025 Savannah Wiener Dog Races are hitting the track on Saturday, October 11, at the vibrant Plant Riverside District, presented in partnership with Savannah’s Waterfront. Watch these spirited dachshunds dash for glory in a fun-filled event the whole family will love.

Riverwalk
11 AM

Pretzel Toss
October 4th, 11th and 18th

Teams of two battle it out! One partner tosses mini pretzels, the other catches with their hat. Most pretzels caught in 30 seconds wins.

Riverwalk
1 PM
Free

Pretzel Fishing
October 4th, 11th and 18th

One blindfolded partner tries to eat a pretzel dangling from a stick—fastest to finish (or eat the most in 30 seconds) wins.

Riverwalk
2 PM
Free

Stein Holding Challenge
October 4th, 11th and 18th

Raise a stein and put your strength to the test! Contestants hold their steins straight out without spilling. Last one standing wins. (21 with beer, under 21 welcome with root beer.)

Riverwalk
3 PM
Free

Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend of October 4-5, 2025? If you are a gun collector, or are a hunting enthusiast, the gun show at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, GA is a great place to spend some time. RK Shows will have a variety of vendors displaying guns, hunting supplies, military surplus and outdoor gear. Vendor’s will be available to teach you, answer your questions, and help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Safety is first at all of RK Shows, so we will have security and check-in points for the safety of our attendees and vendors.

The Bank of America Museums on Us program offers Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders FREE general admission to 225 cultural attractions the first full weekend of every month.

For the past 25 years, Bank of America has provided access to some of our nation’s greatest cultural experiences and brought new visitors to partner museums. Cardholders can use the Bank of America Museums on Us Location Finder tool to search for participating cultural institutions. With more than 225 Museums on Us partners in cities across the United States, there is an option for everyone.

Atlanta History Center:
Visit Atlanta History Center to enjoy early fall color in their 33 acres of botanical gardens! Flowers like zinnias, marigolds, and dahlias abound in Olguita’s Garden, and the mums and other seasonal flowers are beginning to bud. Stroll through the Quarry Garden to explore the fall blooming wildflowers and the leaves beginning to turn.

Georgia State Railroad Museum:
Located in Savannah, Georgia State Railroad Museum is a beautiful National Historic Landmark located at the former Central of Georgia Railway Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities. With a fully operational turntable, you have the chance to explore historic railcars, experience the handcar, and go on guided tours. Be sure to check the train rides that run on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Schedules and locomotives are subject to change, please call ahead. (912) 651-6823

High Museum of Art:
American artist Faith Ringgold (1930-2024) is widely known and celebrated for her paintings and multimedia art, including narrative quilts. However, her award-winning accomplishments as a children’s book creator are less well known. The High in Atlanta presents the most comprehensive exhibition to date of original paintings and drawings made for more than a dozen of her children’s books, featuring more than 100 works, including several that have never previously been exhibited. Together, the artworks in the exhibition illuminate critical aspects of Ringgold’s practice and convey how Ringgold, a lifelong educator, presents children as creative, purposeful art makers. See it before it closes on Oct. 12.

Morris Museum of Art:
Music at the Morris: Chris Ndeti. Enjoy the dynamic musical talent of this singer-songwriter, one of the CSRA’s most popular performers, at the Morris Museum of Art, Augusta.

Old Fort Jackson:
Old Fort Jackson is a National Historic Landmark in Savannah offering daily cannon firings and interactive programs for adults, kids, and families. It features historical weapons demonstrations and interactive programming for families. Daily cannon firings occur at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Pin Point Heritage Museum:
At the Pin Point Heritage Museum, located in the former A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory in Savannah, visitors can experience the Gullah/Geechee culture first hand. For nearly 100 years, the community of Pin Point was quietly isolated on the banks of the Moon River just south of Savannah. Now, you can explore the refurbished museum complex and experience multimedia presentations, exciting exhibits, and unparalleled views of the marsh.

Savannah Children’s Museum:
Located within the Central of Georgia Railway Carpentry Shop, Savannah Children’s Museum features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children including an exploration maze, a reading nook, and a sensory garden.

Savannah History Museum:
Located in the former Central of Georgia Railway Passenger Depot, Savannah History Museum takes you on a journey through time from Savannah’s earliest days to the present, with unique exhibits and interactive experiences for the family. Exhibits include an early 20th century steam locomotive, archaeological finds from Savannah’s Revolutionary War history, and much more.

SCAD Museum of Art:
Michi Meko ‘So Black and So Blue’
Michi Meko creates large-scale paintings that address and process “the African American experience of navigating public spaces, particularly in the American South, while remaining buoyant within them.” The artist’s powerful subject and impressive approach to making these works—on exhibit in Savannah – where brought about by a near-drowning, which shifted his perspective on how he exists in nature. While pursuits in the water or woods like fishing or hiking have historically been fraught for Black individuals, often restrictively codified as “white” spaces in the U.S., Meko’s exuberant art and passion for fly-fishing reclaim these nonurban sites, demonstrating that nature has always been a thriving source for Black creative expression.

WHEN: Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 (the first full weekend of each month)

WHERE: Learn something new this month with a visit to these and many more Museums on Us partners in Georgia and across the country:

Atlanta
• Atlanta History Center
• High Museum of Art

Augusta
• Morris Museum of Art

Savannah
• Georgia State Railroad Museum
• Old Fort Jackson
• Pin Point Heritage Museum (Saturdays only)
• SCAD Museum of Art
• Savannah Children’s Museum
• Savannah History Museum

WHY: Bank of America believes the arts have a unique ability to connect people and communities and help local economies thrive. Through Museums on Us, Bank of America provides its cardholders with free access to artistic and cultural experiences across the United States at celebrated institutions ranging from art, children’s and history museums to aquariums, botanical gardens, and science centers.

HOW: We encourage those interested to use the Bank of America Museums on Us location finder tool to search for participating cultural attractions, understand any applicable Museums on Us admission protocols, and check with museums directly for their operating hours.

Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies.

Opening October 4 for a fall harvest celebration on the farm! Daytime fun: Get lost in our tall corn maze, enjoy wagon rides and the Pumpkin Patch!  Stay after dark on Friday and Saturday nights to explore the maze with a flashlight (it’s NOT haunted).  Areas of the farm are lit for visitors to enjoy some activities at night.

Fall Attractions

We have 30+ things to do and see at our farm! Fun for all ages and sizes of guests, too. Make some new friends at the Petting Zoo, including Charlie (llama) and Elvis (donkey). Take the little ones over to Farmer Brown’s Playground. Enjoy a wagon ride to the Pumpkin Patch to find the perfect pumpkin. And if you’re an explorer, you can trek thru the 10-acre maze.

Catch-n-Release Fishing for the whole family! Hop-hop-hop on our Jumpy Pad and blow some Wow-mazing Bubbles, too! Try your hand at Pumpkin Bowling.

Poppell Farms Mining Co: Become a prospector of old-times in the American Wild West! Purchase a bag of mining rough to sift through a screened tray in our authentic, old-style water sluice. In addition to the treasure, each bag of rough includes a take home collection bag and an souvenir ID postcard. (extra fee)

The women of the Savannah Theatre take center stage to honor the timeless legacy of the greatest DIVAS in music history! Its a captivating journey, covering 6 decades and weaving through the realms of Soul, Pop, R&B and Broadway. Featuring music from Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and many more!

Divas Through the Decades is not just a concert; it’s a dazzling tribute, an immersive experience that celebrates the powerful spirit of these legendary women who have left an everlasting mark on the world of music!

Join us for Boots & BBQ — an evening of delicious barbecue, music, raffles, and great company, all in support of Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center. Proceeds help empower individuals with disabilities through the healing power of horses.

On October 4th and 25th, the Bonaventure Historical Society’s special nighttime tour, Bonaventure Speaks, returns for a third year. The tours allow visitors a chance to explore the cemetery after dark with historic interpreters portraying some of Bonaventure’s forever residents. Tickets are $65. This event will sell out quickly, so don’t miss your chance. Get your tickets today!

Savannah’s Lady In Mourning was run down by a trolley in front of St. John’s Cathedral in 1886. She’d just left her day at the grist mill. Some cite that the force of the trolley wheels across her neck caused her head to fly into the church itself. Probably just an urban legend. Laid to rest in Laurel Grove Cemetery’s Stranger Section, Doctor Buzzard raised her restless spirit up and put her to work telling ghostly tales of her time and our’s for that’s the price of being a lost soul and only you can give her more peace in her grave by letting her lead you through Savannah’s mean, haunted streets. Her followers receive download access to the Savannah film, “America’s Most Haunted City,” and of course, a gris-gris bag straight from Doctor Buzzard

The vault of story realms await you as storyist, Shannon Scott deep dives the deepest universe dive you’ve ever done in a cemetery with topics of secret societies, sacred geometry, root doctor rituals, bootleggers, crisscrossed lovers, with more than surprising connections to the larger world! For those after real understanding of Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil, see the place that inspired the novel all done up with a twist! Attendees receive signed seasonal poster art.

Savannah’s only after-hours cemetery tour, 15 years in the running, celebrates October and Halloween Month all month! Leave the city noise and swelling tour crowds behind for the hushed lands of the dead and exclusive access to the South’s most famous cemetery after the gates lock up! You’ll wander twilight and nightfall across this 18th century riverside plantation made Victorian Age necropolis among moss draped century live oaks, shadowy cemetery paths and deep dive into root doctor rituals, spirits, secret societies, bootleggers, criss-crossed lovers, serial killers, sacred geometry, mysterious vaults, and all under the guidance of the most tenured storyists Savannah has ever known like Shannon Scott, Megan Morgan and Paschal Miller! Patrons receive a commemorative poster art signed by the founder and artist, Shannon Scott. Remember, 50 ghost tour companies, but there’s only 1 after-hours cemetery tour! Do not delay getting your tickets early! Mature & Respectful Audiences Only. Some Age Restrictions. See website for other details. This event may also be conducted for groups or privately on alternate evenings, please inquire!

Hear the words of renown writers, both native and foreign, on Savannah and their times, as you move through the Gothic-Revival style town house on an October evening. Words of general interest and/or an evocative nature were chosen. For the GMH Literary Crawl, lovers of words and houses will hear from Flannery O’Connor, Conrad Aiken, Joel Chandler Harris, Julian Green, William Dean Howells and W. T. Sherman! And in keeping with the autumnal season, the authors will share two Gothic tails.
When: Friday, October 3; Saturday, October 4; Friday, October 10; Friday, October 17; Friday, October 24; and, Saturday, October 25
Time: 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Green-Meldrim House, 327 Bull Street – the corner of Bull and Harris Street
Admission: $18 per person in advance.
www.GreenMeldrimHouse.org
Literary Crawl | Green-Meldrim House

Patrons should be able to maneuver through the house in low light levels.
Patrons should be able to walk up and down a flight of thirty-one steps.

North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Savannah, GA! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Experience Fort McAllister’s premier event of the year at the 46th Annual Candle Lantern Tour. This cherished tradition, first held in 1979, takes guests on a candlelit, 30-minute guided journey through the fort at night. Along the way, visitors will encounter dramatic scenes at the blacksmith’s shop, hospital, powder magazine, barracks, and jail, with the evening highlighted by exclusive nighttime cannon firings. Groups of 25 are led by tour guides who provide an entertaining experience rather than a formal history lesson. While not intended to be frightening, some scenes may be intense for younger children. Pets are not permitted due to the movement, noise, and cannon fire.

MORE INFORMATION:
Tickets are $25 per person (children two and under are free) and must be reserved in advance, as this event typically sells out. Tours depart every 30 minutes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and guests should arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in at the picnic shelter. All sales are final unless Fort McAllister cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Guests will walk approximately 0.6 miles over uneven, unpaved surfaces with some stairs; the 6:40 p.m. tour is ADA-accessible by cart and must be requested at the time of registration. To reserve your spot, call 912-727-2339.

Please visit www.GaStatePahrrks.org/FortMcAllister or call the Fort at 912-727-2339 for additional information.

ABOUT FORT MCALLISTER STATE HISTORIC PARK:
Located close to I-95 south of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, this scenic park showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads but did not fall until 1864—ending General William T. Sherman’s “March to the Sea.” Visitors can explore the grounds with cannons, a hot shot furnace, bombproof barracks, palisades and more, while a Civil War museum contains artifacts, a video and gift shop.
Nestled among giant live oaks, Spanish moss and salt marsh, this park is a beautiful location for camping, fishing, boating and picnicking. Seven cabins sit on stilts near the marsh, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The shaded campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp, fishing dock and nature trail. A large picnic area offers river views and playgrounds, while another boat ramp provides access to the Ogeechee River.

For more information, visit gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister.

Social Justice themed musical featuring the collaboration between Brecht and Weill. Not a traditional bel canto opera. German folk songs featured in German with English translations. Cash only- no zelle/venmo/credit cards accepted. $10/ pp cover charge. No reservations required. Doors open to the public at 630pm.

Welcome to Jeremy’s Ten – A Pearl Jam Tribute at Coachs Corner! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with the iconic sounds of Pearl Jam. See you there!