This exhibition will mainly cover agricultural practices and beliefs in Burkina Faso and Mali, which are within the savanna and forest areas of the Western Sudan region (South Saharan). Most of these lands can be difficult to cultivate, to control, so the farmers in these regions have to continuously strike a bargain with the spirits of the uncultivated terrain. This happens through unique festivals, ceremonies, and agricultural societies, which will be the topic of this exhibition.

The wilderness is significant in many African cosmologies because it is the inverse of culture – so by describing its characteristics, the ideal characteristics of African society can be defined. Many communities are organized into three realms, the spiritual, the physical, and the in-between. The physical realm is the controllable realm – it is orderly, governed by laws, and includes cultivated fields and domesticated animals. The wilderness is beyond human control so it is unpredictable, potentially dangerous, but there are powers to be harnessed as it can also be a source of medicine, sustenance, and wisdom. This exhibition will present a brief overview of the beliefs associated with the wilderness and the agricultural practices that follow, to show how these concepts translated into social experiences and visible form through selected artifacts from the Savannah African Art Museum.

Silver Torah scrolls once smuggled past pirates glint in the heart of Savannah’s moss-lined streets. This self-guided audio tour unlocks secret stories and hidden corners that most travelers never find.

What bold act inside Congregation Mickve Israel rattled Savannah’s elite? Who left behind a cryptic message in the Juliette Gordon Low Historic District that still stirs unrest? Why did art students at Savannah College of Art and Design suddenly vanish after midnight in 1996?

Move through shady squares and sunlit facades as whispered scandals, lost rebellions, and eccentric legacies unfold at your every stop. Each turn brings a new clue or lingering question, revealing Savannah not as an old postcard but as a restless crossroads pulsing with intrigue.

Ready to hunt for the glint beneath the Spanish moss? Press play and let Savannah’s secrets pull you in.

Join us for a night of fun that gives back! 50% of your purchase at Dave & Buster’s will support Step Up Savannah and help local families access jobs, resources, and stability. Eat. Play. Make an impact. Get your Dave & Buster’s Power Card to support Step Up & Play It Forward for $20.00 per card! Power Card comes loaded with 100 chips and can be Redeemed at any one of 150 Dave & Buster’s locations.

Get Your Power Cards!

Visit any Dave & Buster’s location to pick up your Power Card and start playing! Bonus: Encourage your community to do the same!

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum—an acclaimed museum in Savannah, Ga. dedicated to celebrating and preserving America’s maritime legacy—is delighted to present “Drawn to the Sea: Maritime Stories From Savannah,” an exciting new sequential art exhibition and comic book featuring nautical-inspired, mixed-media art by four contemporary artists. The exhibit will run through January 31, 2027, showcasing original art designed to interpret the historic voyages of the iconic Savannah ships Anne, SS Savannah, Pulaski and Wanderer.

Featured “Drawn to the Sea” artists include Lucy Bellwood, Avery Hick, Rich King and Sharon Norwood.

Lucy Bellwood, a professional adventure cartoonist based in Ojai, Calif., focuses on the Anne, the legendary vessel that carried James Edward Oglethorpe and the first group of English colonists to Georgia in 1733.

Avery Hick, a SCAD graduate and Level Ground Comics Executive Editor, explores life aboard the SS Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, marking a bold turning point in maritime history.

Rich King—who has published five books about the ocean, including Ahab’s Rolling Sea: A Natural History of Moby-Dick, Ocean Bestiary and Sailing Alone—drew inspiration from the Pulaski, a luxury steamship that suffered a catastrophic boiler explosion off the coast of North Carolina in 1838, killing approximately 130 people. He is an accomplished author and illustrator who is based in Santa Cruz, Calif.

Sharon Norwood, a Jamaican-born interdisciplinary artist who lives in Savannah, Ga., takes a deep dive into life aboard the Wanderer, one of the last ships to illegally transport enslaved Africans to the United States. In 1858, more than 50 years after the transatlantic slave trade had been outlawed, the vessel secretly carried more than 400 captive Africans across the Atlantic, landing near the coast of Georgia and sparking international outrage.

In addition to the exhibition, there is a special “Drawn to the Sea” comic book available for purchase at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Gift Shop. The comic book was designed and published by Lee Heidel, owner and managing partner of Neighborhood Comics in Savannah, and Tania June Sammons, curator at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.). Tickets are $17.50 for adults; $14.50 for students, seniors 65 , active-duty military and veterans; and free for children ages 5 and under. Discounted family and group tickets are also available. Additional information is available at shipsofthesea.org.

Calling all Chatham County youth!

Your challenge is to design or redesign The Front Porch logo, while capturing the spirit of what makes The Front Porch valuable: helping parents connect to resources for their children. You can tweak our current logo or come up with a completely new design!

Basic Guidelines:
Create your own original The Front Porch logo design/redesign
Save your creation as a PNG, JPG, or PDF
Write a 2-3 sentence description about your amazing idea
E-mail your work to scargile@chathamcounty.org or drop off a hard copy at The Front Porch office – 2203 Abercorn St.

Submission deadline is July 8th. ALL participants receive free SCAD and The Front Porch swag bags. The top 3 participants will have their submissions featured on The Front Porch Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Pre-readers and readers are invited to participate. Sign up online or at an LOPL circulating branch in Chatham and Liberty Counties. Readers log minutes read for prizes. Enjoy hundreds of free programs and activities for patrons of all ages. Lunches for children to age 18 in partnership with America’s Second Harvest in select locations. Summer Reading kicks off with block parties at six LOPL locations on Saturday, June 6th from 10 AM to 12 Noon. This year’s community goal is 3 million minutes of reading!

🎉 20% OFF Direct Online Bookings!
Promo Code: AMERICA250
Offer Terms: Valid for all tours purchased through July 31st!

🇺🇸 America 250: Celebrating Savannah’s Historic Legacy

The countdown to the nation’s biggest milestone has officially begun! As the United States prepares to mark 250 years of American history (1776–2026), there is no better place to uncover the foundational stories, sacrifices, and secrets of the past than right here in Georgia’s first city.

Savannah’s history isn’t just bound to the pages of text books—the spirits of the colony’s founders, Revolutionary War patriots, and historic citizens are still walking the streets of Savannah today.

Join 6th Sense World® for our America 250 Celebration, and experience the epic tales of survival, hauntings, and heritage that shaped the nation.

📍 The Historic Journey
Walk in the shadow of giants like General James Oglethorpe, who founded the colony of Georgia in 1733. Our master storytellers will guide you through moss-draped squares, cobblestone pathways, and sacred burial grounds to bridge the gap between 1776 and 2026.

Whether you are looking to explore deep local lore or encounter the paranormal energy left behind by centuries of history, we have a trek designed for you:

Sixth Sense Savannah® Ghost Tours: Uncover why Savannah is continuously named “America’s Most Haunted City.”

America’s Most Haunted City® Tour: Step into the shadows of and discover the 250 years of spirits still walking the historic streets of Savannah.

Bonaventure Cemetery Tours®: Walk the hallowed grounds where Savannah’s historic legacy is permanently etched in stone.

✨ Exclusive America 250 Anniversary Savings!
To kick off this monumental celebration, we are offering an exclusive discount to our online travelers.

🎉 20% OFF Direct Online Bookings!
Promo Code: AMERICA250
Offer Terms: Valid for all tours purchased through July 31st!

🎟️ Secure Your Spot on Center Stage of History
Spaces on our award-winning historic ghost and cemetery walks fill up quickly, especially during this historic anniversary season. Grab your discount, gather your fellow history lovers, and step into the past.

👉 Book Directly Online: www.6thSenseWorld.com
📞 Or Call Our Booking Office: 912-292-0960
Find Your Truth with Savannah’s Original Historic Ghost & Cemetery Tours.

“Seven Ladies” is a new exhibition focused on Katharine Judkins Clark, Elinor Adler Dillard, Anna Colquitt Hunter, Lucy Barrow McIntire, Dorothy Ripley Roebling, Nola McEvoy Roos and Jane Adair Wright. Together, these “Seven Ladies” joined forces to purchase and protect the Isaiah Davenport House, an 1820 Federal-style home on Columbia Square, from being razed and founded Historic Savannah Foundation, a permanent organization dedicated to saving and preserving historic buildings throughout the city. The Seven Ladies kick-started Savannah’s modern-day preservation movement in 1955.

Through historic photographs, archival materials and interpretative storytelling, this inspiring exhibition explores each of these influential women, including their personal histories, lived experiences and the convictions that compelled them to serve their community at a pivotal moment in Savannah’s history.

Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., this exclusive exhibition will remain on display at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center inside the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy throughout 2026.

The Savannah Center for Photography (SCP) will open its doors to the public on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 5 to 9pm at 2205 Price Street in Savannah, Georgia. The opening marks the debut of Savannah’s first dedicated nonprofit community darkroom, gallery, and photography workshop space.

Opening night will feature “SCP Presents,” an exhibition of original work by local photographers available for purchase to benefit the new 501(c)(3) organization. Guests can tour the newly equipped black-and-white darkroom and sign up for SCP’s membership program, which ranges from annual support tiers to monthly studio memberships providing hands-on facility access. Admission is free and open to the
public.

“Savannah has a deep tradition of creativity and visual culture, and we believe it’s long overdue for a space dedicated entirely to the craft of photography. This is a place for professionals, hobbyists, people who are just getting started, and anyone who simply appreciates the photographic arts.” – Joshua Yates, Board Chair and Founder, Savannah Center for
Photography

SCP’s founding board brings together an exceptional range of experience in fine art photography, academia, business, and arts administration:

● Steve Bliss (Board Member): Professor Emeritus of Photography at SCAD with a fifty-year career, with work held in museum collections nationally and internationally.
● Erin Dunn (Board Member): Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at Savannah’s Telfair Museums and co-founder of Gallery 2424.
● Joshua Lindsey (Board Member): Co-founder of the Savannah Photo Club and Shade Magazine, whose monthly events engage over 100 local creatives.
● Caitie Moore (Secretary): Photographer and arts administrator with over a decade of institutional experience, including FRONT International and the Society for Photographic Education.
● Parker Stewart (Treasurer): A Savannah-based fine art photographer whose solo exhibition, Tideland, was presented at the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in 2025.
● Joshua Yates (Founder & Board Chair): A photographer whose work has been exhibited nationally, he brings leadership experience to the organization as the co-founder of Green Truck Pub and a past board member for the Forsyth
Farmers’ Market.

EVENT DETAILS
What: Savannah Center for Photography Grand Opening – “SCP Presents”
When: Friday, June 26, 2026 from 5-9pm
Where: 2205 Price Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Admission: Free and open to the public
Info: savphoto.org | IG:@savphoto_org

Richmond Hill City Center is welcoming the quarterly ArtNite exhibit
from Arts on the Coast with an opening reception from 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday, June 26. ArtNite is a free event
and open to the public.
Each ArtNite has its own specific theme. This quarter’s theme is Majestic. Through each artists’ interpretation
of the word, they will create up to three pieces that represent what majestic means to them and their life,
whether that is power, greatness, beauty or something else completely. There will be live music with local artist
Michael McCormick playing acoustic guitar and singing classics attendees know and originals they'll love.
“The City Center is excited to host this quarter's ArtNite. The guests at our venue enjoy seeing the individual
artists' outlook of the quarterly themes,” said April Cameron, general manager of Richmond Hill City Center.
“The continually changing artwork keeps the City Center's aesthetic fresh and unique to each event.”
Featuring live music, light food and drinks, and an environment focused on community, attendees can enjoy
the works of local artists and purchase original art and prints. With different art styles and mediums
represented in the exhibition, each ArtNite is unique and offers an exciting experience for attendees and
artists.

Located at 1008 E. Henry Street, Asbury Memorial Church is hosting 3 movie nights this summer! June 26th will be a showing of Remarkably Bright Creatures, July 17th will show the kid’s movie The Land of Sometimes, and finally, July 31st will be a showing of Mr. Holland’s Opus. For more information, go to https://www.asburymemorial.org/.

Join us Friday June 26th at 6 pm for an evening of family fun! Free to play, with prizes, snacks, and fellowship, fun for all ages!

A refined tasting experience celebrating the flavors, textures, and wines of the Lowcountry, set along Savannah’s storied waterfront.

Spend an unforgettable evening savoring a thoughtfully curated five-course dinner, each course expertly paired with exceptional wines. Set against sweeping views of the Savannah River and complemented by live music, this experience invites you to sip, savor, and celebrate the essence of the Lowcountry.

Begin the evening with a sparkling welcome at 6 p.m.
Pricing is inclusive of all taxes and gratuities.

20% of ticket proceeds will benefit Brightside Child & Family Advocacy, a nonprofit committed to preventing child abuse and neglect through the support and strengthening of healthy family relationships.

WINE DINNER MENU:
HORS D’ŒUVRES COURSE
Creamy Goat Cheese Crostini, Pepitas, Grapes, Honey, Thyme
– Paired with Laetitia Brut Cuvee

FIRST COURSE
Spring Pea & Asparagus: Frisée, Shaved Fennel, quince, Aged Manchego, Marcona Almonds, Herbs, Lardons
– Paired with Freemark Abbey Sauvignon Blanc, 2024

SECOND COURSE
Pan Roasted Diver Scallops: Cauliflower Tarragon Mousseline, Brioche “Gremolata”, Lobster Foam (Chive Oil)
– Paired with Russian River Valley Chardonnay, 2024

THIRD COURSE
Wild Mushroom Risotto: Crispy Chicken Skin, Truffles, Cippolini & Garlic Confit, Parmigiano Reggiano
– Paired with STA. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, 2023

DESSERT COURSE
Stonestreet Cab Poached Pear, Cardamom Hazelnut Anglaise, Strawberries, Cinnamon, Caramel, Mint
– Paired with Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019

FULL WINE LIST:
– Brewton-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
– Freemark Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
– Hartford Court Russian River Valley Chardonnay
– Laetitia Estate Vineyards Brut Cuvée
– Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Class is in session at the Vinyl Room as it transforms into our next immersive theme: School Daze. This theme will bring you back to the parts of school you actually want to remember, plus just enough alcohol to forget the parts you don’t. When you’re with us, you are officially enrolled as a student of Day Drinking Academy – go Drunk Dragons! School spirit(s) encouraged.

At first glance, classic classroom posters line the walls. But take a second look, and you might notice some things that aren’t quite… correct. You might also spot a few familiar favorites (looking at you, Bill Nye).

While you sit under the giant rainbow parachute, you can enjoy some of our most thematic drinks yet: class pets, science experiments, and someone may even be crowned prom queen. For a more relaxed visit, curl up in a beanbag chair by the lockers with a good book, or if you’re feeling more studious, grab a desk – be sure to keep your cubby clean!

We also invite you to revisit the old highlight of the year, the Book Fair, now stocked with adult plays on classic kids’ books, trinkets, and early 2000s memorabilia. Just don’t party too hard, or you might end up a very hungover caterpillar.

To top it all off, every day is movie day. Catch classic school favorites playing on a VHS TV complete with the iconic rolling cart.

Are you leaving after homeroom or staying with us until the final bell?

A calming restorative yoga practice designed to help you release tension and ease into your evening. This is a beginner-friendly class focused on gentle movement, deep breathing, and intentional stillness – no pressure, no rush, just space to reconnect and let go.

What to expect:
– Slow, restorative yoga (great for all levels)
– Cozy, light-filled space in a historic setting
– A chance to reset, breathe, and feel grounded

Bring your mat. Come as you are. Leave lighter.

$15 per person

Watch parties across the nation will screen the performance — bringing the music, the spectacle, and the moment to your community. This wonderful evening will be an opportunity for neighbors, families, and friends to gather together to enjoy uplifting and inspiring music. Find a watch party near you and reserve your free spot.