‘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.⁠

The multi-day Greek Festival, sponsored by St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, will feature authentic homemade Greek foods and pastries, dancing, a market place (agora), music and so much more.
Church tours of one of Savannah’s most unique structures will also be available for attendees. The Savannah Greek Festival celebrates not only the Greek community but also the diverse and wide-ranging cultures that make up the Orthodox faith.
This much anticipated annual event brings in a tremendous amount of foot traffic over the multi-day festival. This opportunity means valuable exposure for your business. Your advertising will be seen by several thousand attendees and all of the proceeds support the Church as well as local non-profits. We are proud to offer the local business community an opportunity to advertise during this highly anticipated event. The full-color Greek Festival program guide will be distributed free of charge to everyone who attends.
Advertising packages range from $5000 Sponsorship level to $100 Patron level placement and any amount of donations are appreciated. Premium space is limited and based on a first-come basis. For advertising pricing and information visit www.savannahgreekfest.com or stop by the church office.

For advertising or additional information about the festival please call (912) 236-8256 or visit savannahgreekfest.com
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you this year!

The St. Paul’s Greek Festival Committee
facebook.com/SavannahGreekFest

@savgreekfest

14 West Anderson Street (912) 236-8256 phone
Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 236-7321 fax
savannahgreekfest.com – savannahgreekfest@gmail.com

74th ANNUAL
SAVANNAH
GREEK FESTIVAL
October 9, 10, 11 – 2025

Escape the ordinary if only for a weekend. Join us for the annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest! Entertainment includes live music, pirate performers, a parade, and a few surprises in between.

Tybee Pirate Fest is fun for pirates of all ages. Our littlest pirates enjoy an entire area devoted to quality family entertainment. Children also enjoy participating in our costume contests and pirate parade.

Throughout her storied career, actress Glenn Close has collaborated closely with costume designers to help bring the characters she embodies to life. Inspired by the creativity and craftsmanship she saw in her film and theater productions, she began collecting and preserving costumes and accessories from her projects after her first movie, The World According to Garp (1982). In 2017, she donated her over 800-piece collection to the Elizabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection in the School of Art, Architecture Design at Indiana University.

First presented at the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University in 2020, The Art of the Character: Highlights from the Glenn Close Costume Collection will offer visitors a unique opportunity to thoroughly explore the careful consideration and exacting details that teams of designers, drapers, and other craftspeople created in over 50 ensembles and numerous examples of jewelry, shoes, and other accessories. It will feature the work of award-winning costume designers, including Anthony Powell (1935–2021), Ann Roth (b. 1949), James Acheson (b. 1946), and Alexandra Byrne (b. 1962), and costumers like Barbara Matera Ltd (active 1968–2001), from 14 of Close’s best-loved movies.

This exhibition is organized by Telfair Museums in partnership with the Elizabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection at the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture, and Design of Indiana University.

Hours:
Sunday (10am–5pm)
Monday (CLOSED)
Tuesday (10am-5pm)
Wednesday (10am–5pm)
Thursday (10am–5pm)
Friday (10am–5pm)
Saturday (10am–5pm)

Join the Tybee Wellness Tribe! Take some time to explore your own journey and we will walk beside you to illuminate your way.
Included in the retreat base pricing is the following:
Accommodation
All meals & snacks
4 yoga classes
1 Intention Setting Meditation
1 Sound Bath
1 Art Workshop
1 Interactive energy workshop
1 “Find Your Fire” workshop
1 closing ceremony
And many more extra surprises!

For an additional fee we also offer private services including but not limited to:
Massage
Facials
Reiki
Tarot
Pranayama (breath work)
Goddess rebirthing ritual
Mediumship Sessions
Energetic Chord Cutting
Personal Coaching

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

Held at Bradley Point neighborhood on Whitemarsh Island. Suggested Donation $25.00/person. Rain date Sunday October 12th

Proceeds Benefiting the following organizations: The 200 Club, Savannah Botanical Gardens, and farm house Pooler Paws

Donate some new or gently used books for the cause, then pick up a few new ones from local Savannah authors, representing a variety of genres. The authors do book signings and sales while Book Nation of Dreamers collects book donations for community literacy activities here in Savannah. The authors are local and so are many of the stories. An autographed book set in Savannah makes a great holiday gift.

Join us for Skidaway Marine Science Day, a can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of the island. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

As part of Skidaway Marine Science Day, the UGA Aquarium will be open to visitors with no admission fee. Aquarium educators will offer an afternoon full of activities, including a hands-on reptile exhibit, behind-the-scenes peeks of the aquarium and lab demos on the dock behind the facility.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Lab will provide hands-on activities and educational information about sustainable aquaculture and oyster restoration!

The UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography’s 104-foot ocean-going Research Vessel Savannah will be open for tours and will exhibit science displays.

Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary’s 52-foot Research Vessel Gannet will be available for tours. This vessel was built in 2023 and is used for research and monitoring, diving, education and public outreach, and testing emerging technologies.

Environmental organizations and coastal researchers will present a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for people of all ages on the bluff adjacent to the aquarium. The Jay Wolf Nature Trail will be open for hiking and nature observation.

Don’t miss an extra special part of this event! Demonstrators from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor will be on-site showcasing Gullah Geechee traditions with interactive sessions. This feature is made possible thanks to in-kind sponsorship from the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Cooridor through the Lowcountry Network.

All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free! Don’t miss out on this exciting event celebrating Georgia’s unique coastal environment! Food will be available for purchase.

Half Price Stems Every Saturday from now until mid-November, or when the blooms die off! Hours 10am to 3pm.
Where: Savannah Hydroponics & Organics, 4107 8th Street, Suite C, Garden City, GA 31408; located next to the Savannah State Farmers Market.
Bloom (Where You’re Planted) Flower Farm offers Savannah residents a vibrant new destination for locally-grown, sustainable flowers. This community-focused farm is more than a place to pick flowers—it’s an experience that connects people to the beauty of nature while supporting eco-friendly growing practices.
Located in Garden City adjacent to Savannah Hydroponics and Organics, Bloom Flower Farm specializes in seasonal blooms including zinnias, sunflowers, and cosmos, grown
with care using environmentally responsible methods. Guests can enjoy “you-pick” experiences, floral workshops, and seasonal events designed to inspire creativity and connection.

Help us celebrate National White Cane Safety Day, by joining us for our annual Walk A Mile in My Shoes on Saturday, October 11th from 10am – 3pm at Lake Mayer Community Park in Savannah, Georgia.

This Peer Group planned walk will allow you to show your support and get a better understanding of blindness or vision impairment.

Learn more about National White Cane Safety Day.

Get ready for Savannah’s ultimate automotive and country music experience — the First Annual Savannah River Takeover!

🔥 What to Expect:
🚗 Top-of-the-line custom trucks and cars from across the nation
🏆 Over 70 custom trophies awarded to the hottest builds on display
🎤 Live performances by rising country music stars
🎀 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by the Savannah Chamber of Commerce
🏙️ All set against the stunning backdrop of the Savannah River!

If you love craft beer, live music, world class BBQ, and delicious whiskey, this event is for you! On October 11th, 2025, we are putting on an event unlike anything Savannah has seen before. When you come, you will have unlimited tastings of over 50 craft beers, multiple whiskeys, and other drinks. We have secured some of the best Texas Style BBQ vendors in the Southeast to sell food on site as well.

Come join some Amazing Vendors for a Fun Day of Eating, Shopping, Socializing, Entertainment and Hanging Out!
Bring your friends, kids and your chairs!!

Celebrate the season at our Westin Fall Fest! Join us for an afternoon filled with autumn fun for all ages. Pumpkin Painting, Festive Fall Crafts, Make Your Own Caramel Apple, Live Music, Carnival Games, Mini Golf, Seasonal Treats, more! It’s the perfect way to welcome the season with family, friends, and plenty of festive spirit!

Ticket Includes: 1 Drink Ticket, 1 Snack Ticket, 1 Craft Ticket
**Must Purchase / Pre-Order A Pumpkin Guarantee – Limited Availability on the Day of the Event, with a Higher Cost**

Date: Saturday, October 11
Time: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: The Club at Savannah Harbor Croquet Lawn

Child Ticket – $20
Adult Ticket – $40
**Club Members Receive $10 Discount (Use Member ID as the Discount Option)

Hands On with Mahjong: Presented by the Junior League of Savannah

Join us for an afternoon of fun, strategy, and connection as local Mahjong aficionado, Linda Brownlee, guides you through the basics of this timeless game. Whether you’re brand new or just looking for a refresher, this interactive lesson will give you the skills and confidence to play on your own with family and friends.

✨ Each participant will also receive a teaching handout after the event to keep the learning going.

🥤🍪 Light bites and refreshments will be provided.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 W Ridge Rd, Savannah, GA 31411
🎟️ Tickets: $75 through October 5, increases to $100 October 6-9
❤️ Purchase HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hands-on-with-mahjong

Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot and discover the joy of Mahjong!

COME TRY PICKLEBALL – Beginner Open House this Weekend!