Dr. Jerzy Wójcik of the Holocaust Memorial Partnership. Dr.Wójcik, a distinguished scholar and guide of 20 years, was born in the town of Oświęcim (Auschwitz), Poland. He is a graduate of Jagiellonian University and holds a PhD in political science. He has dedicated his career to Holocaust education through his work with multiple institutions, including the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, the Center for Holocaust Studies in Krakow, the Center for International Relations in Warsaw, and the European Association of Israel Studies works as a guide and educator at Auschwitz-Birkenau and runs the Holocaust Memorial Partnership. Jerzy is a graduate of International Relations at the Faculty of Political and International Studies, and of postgraduate studies on the Middle and Far East at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

The Garden Club of Savannah invites you to explore hidden gardens in historic residential Savannah, North of Gaston Street (NOGS)

SPiCE aka the Savannah Pooler indie Conics Expo is a local indie comicon / Artist Alley featuring over 110+ Artists between 2 days! Comics, zines, prints, stickers, charms, crafts, and more!

Savannah Stopover Music Festival and Eastern Wharf are teaming up for a monthly concert series on the riverfront with free performances by top bands at the Park at Eastern Wharf!

The next concert will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 7-10 p.m. and feature rock band Same As It Ever Was.

Known as the ultimate Talking Heads tribute band, Same As It Ever Was is a seven-piece group that performs impressive covers of the group’s iconic songs, including “Burning Down The House,” “Psycho Killer” and “Take Me to the River.” This talented band from Knoxville, Tenn., is known for delivering high-energy performances that respect the integrity of Talking Heads’ groundbreaking music while bringing their own style and infectious spirit to cuts from the band’s signature “77,” “Stop Making Sense” and “Naked” albums.

Local food trucks will be on-site. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase to go from bar by fleeting at Thompson Savannah.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Visit theparkateasternwharf.com for full park rules. There is paid street parking on site as well as parking in the Eastern Wharf garage.

While the show is free and open to the public, VIP tickets are available for $76.19 on Eventbrite. VIP tickets include prime riverfront concert viewing and first come-first served seating, complimentary snacks, beer and wine.

Get ready to explore at Bug Fest 2026, Coastal Heritage Society’s annual family-friendly spring celebration at Savannah Children’s Museum!

Explore science, nature, and all things creepy-crawly!

Enjoy bug-themed crafts, hands-on activities, the fan-favorite Eat-A-Bug Club, a ceremonial ladybug release, and tons of insect-inspired fun.

Bring a stuffed friend! Kids can visit the Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by student volunteers from Medical College of Georgia and help their plush pal “beat a bug.”

Bug Fest 2026 is sponsored by Mosquito Shield, Vulcan Materials Company, and LiveOak Fiber.

Event Details:
TIDE (Talent in Design & Expression) Fair
April 18, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Instagram: @TIDE.fair
Facebook: @TIDE.fair
Website: https://www.tideisleofhope.com/

Join the City of Midway, Georgia & Visiting Angels Senior Home Care for this Senior Expo, a premier event dedicated to connecting our local seniors and caregivers with the tools they need for a vibrant, secure future. Whether you’re looking for health insights or just want to see what our community has to offer, this is the place to be.
🧠 Free Memory Screenings: Prioritize your brain health with quick, professional screenings to give you and your family peace of mind. Memory Screenings by reservation only. See Flyer for Details.

SDBA invites you to Whiskey, Business and Boots Thursday April 23rd from 5pm-7pm to celebrate the grand opening of the Old Savannah Distillery at 234 Martin Luther King Boulevard! Enjoy an evening of heavy hors d’oeuvres, Old Savannah Distillery whiskey tastings and live music from the Kim Gunn Band! Tickets are limited and we cannot wait to see you in your cowboy boots to celebrate Old Town Trolley Tours grand opening of their newest business the Old Savannah Distillery in downtown Savannah. Register at www.savannahdba.com.

Powered by: Queensborough Bank, Wade Law and Consulting for sponsorship opportunities email administrator@savannahdba.com

Run, walk, or crawl on the beach for a cause! Our annual 5K benefits the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project and helps protect the endangered loggerhead sea turtles that nest on our shores every summer. Family-friendly, costumes encouraged!
When: 9am Saturday, April 25
Where: North beach crossover next to the science center
Registration: $45
Register by April 6 to guarantee a shirt!

Dearest Readers,

You are cordially invited to an afternoon steeped in floral delight, fine tea, scones, and Regency-era elegance at our beloved Bridgerton Flower Workshop.

Create your own romantic flower arrangement inside a teapot vase—worthy of Lady Whistledown’s attention—while enjoying tea service and scones in true garden party fashion.

Whether you’re a devoted fan or simply enchanted by flowers and period flair, this immersive experience is certain to bloom with delight.

🕰️ 90-minute workshop

🌸 All flowers, tools, and teapot included

🫖 Tea & scones served

👗 Garden party attire encouraged

📍 Syd Nichole | Eastern Wharf – Savannah, GA

🚗 Parking on the street or Riverworks Parking Ramp

🚌 Accessible via the free DOT Trolley

🎟️ Limited seats available | Refunds up to 7 days before the event

📧 Questions or private party inquiries? Email us: info@sydnichole.com

Fashion show to highlight local vendors as well as highlight our Veteran organizations and Veterans who model clothing for the show!

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) will host its 17th Annual Night of Champions & Hiring Expo on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel.

The annual event celebrates businesses that provide meaningful employment opportunities to differently-abled adults, including individuals with Down syndrome, while highlighting the importance of inclusive workplaces.

Tickets, tables, and sponsorships are now available for purchase. LDSS offers sponsorships at all levels, and all tickets and sponsorships can be secured online at
https://ldssga.org/night-of-champions/

Despite progress nationwide, people with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to employment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 22.7 percent of people with disabilities were employed in 2024, compared with more than 60 percent of people without disabilities.

Night of Champions highlights employers helping close that gap by creating environments where individuals of all abilities can contribute, succeed and grow. The evening will also feature a Hiring Expo designed to connect businesses with job seekers and demonstrate the value of inclusive hiring.

“Night of Champions allows employers to see the real impact of inclusion,” said Joe Marchese, event chair. “When businesses invest in people with different abilities, the results benefit everyone — stronger teams, higher retention and a more connected community.”

The evening will include a cocktail hour and Hiring Expo, followed by dinner and a recognition ceremony honoring businesses that champion inclusive employment. Attendees will hear success stories and learn how inclusive hiring strengthens organizations and expands opportunity.

Proceeds from Night of Champions support LDSS programs throughout the year, including Camp Buddy for children with Down syndrome, the annual Buddy Walk in Forsyth Park, and regular support meetings for families and friends.

About the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society
Founded in 2006, the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families through leadership in outreach, education, advocacy and community engagement. LDSS hosts meetings and events throughout the year featuring informational speakers and opportunities for connection. Meetings are open to the community and are also live-streamed. LDSS is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society. For more information and a full events calendar, visit ldssga.org.

CONTACT
Lindsey Barron
lbarron@ldssga.org
229-457-7974

CONTACT
Joe Marchese
Event Chair
jmarchese@ldssga.org

CONTACT
Candy Bogardus, President of LDSS
jcbogardus@gmail.com
912-663-8573

MEDIA CONTACT
Marjorie Young
Carriage Trade Public Relations® Inc.
912-844-9990
marjorie@carriagetradepr.com

The Savannah Local Artist Market (SLAM) returns for its 11th market on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us at the Salvation Army Baseball Field, located at 3000 Bee Road (entrance on Kerry Street to the ball field) in Savannah, GA.
This vibrant outdoor market will feature over 80 local artists showcasing a wide range of mediums, including fine art, textiles, photography, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, and more.
Enjoy delicious food trucks, paint on a community canvas, and take in live music throughout the day.
Free admission—everyone is welcome!

With a heart full of gratitude, Kristy Crill, Friends, and Family invite you to join us as we celebrate five incredible years of The Dive Savannah—an organization born out of a simple desire to love and serve Savannah through hospitality and now has grown into one of the most trusted partners to first responders and the medical community in Chatham County to end homelessness for societies most vulnerable patients.
Since our founding, The Dive Savannah has helped more than 500 individuals enter inpatient rehabilitation and to receive critical mental health, physical, and addiction recovery services. We have also reunited over 1,000 families across the country and four international families —restoring hope, dignity, and connection where it was once lost.
What makes this work even more meaningful is how it’s sustained. The Dive Savannah is not government funded. Instead, we earn the majority of our support through our weeknight meals for busy families and our catering services—allowing every act of service to be earned through excellence and directly fueled by community participation.
Along the way, we have been honored with numerous awards and have broken several records—yet our greatest achievement will always be the life we live here in Savannah and lives changed and the people brought home.

Art & Soul Music Festival returns to Savannah City Market on Saturday, May 2, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Savannah City Market Courtyard Art Center on Jefferson Street. This lively event celebrates the creativity of local artists, features live music in the courtyard, and showcases local businesses. Guests can also enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, and activities that make it fun for all ages. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community!

Savannah’s Premier Kentucky Derby Party is a fundraiser to support programming for homeless, runaway and at-risk youth in the Savannah community.

Attendees will have the opportunity:

Livestream the 152nd Kentucky Derby
Unlimited Pink House cuisine and cocktails, including Woodford Reserve Mint Juleps and Casa Herradura Margaritas.
The Olde Pink House will also host competitions for
Best Bow Tie,
Best Hat/Fascinator,
Overall Best Dressed
Special prizes for each category
Music/Entertainment
& lots of FUN!

This event is outdoors, Rain or Shine.

Join us for a joyful celebration worship service on Sunday, May 3, 2026 as we honor 175 years of faith passed down from generation to generation. Together, we will give thanks for the saints who came before us, the community we share today, and the hope we carry forward into the future.

Following the service our celebration will conclude with the opening of the time capsule buried in 2001, at our 150th anniversary – a living reminder that our story continues today.

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The City of Savannah, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center, Savannah’s Waterfront, and the Metropolitan Savannah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are celebrating the heartbeat of our community, Savannah’s small businesses.

Join us Monday, May 4th, at 10:00 AM in Johnson Square for a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to officially kick off Small Business Week in Savannah! This is a celebration of the entrepreneurs, shop owners, and local dreamers who make our city one of a kind.

Come show your support, meet your neighbors, and make a commitment to Shop Small in Savannah all week long. Because when you shop small, you’re not just making a purchase, you’re investing in the people and places that make Savannah home.

Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) – the leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future – will continue its annual tradition of recognizing projects, individuals, organizations and companies representing excellence in preservation in Savannah and Chatham County.

A highlight of National Preservation Month, the HSF Preservation Awards is an inspiring, community-focused awards ceremony. HSF will honor noteworthy projects that were nominated by community members and selected by a jury of local professionals from the fields of architecture, preservation, academia and urban planning.

Join NAWIC of Coastal Georgia at our third annual Coastal Classic Golf Tournament. You will enjoy a round at the exclusive Savannah Country Club while supporting NAWIC’s mission to amplify the voices of women in construction. All funds raised go to support the effort of our association, including the chapter’s Grant Fund that allows members access to capital to help support their career aspirations. Whether you’d like to join in as a golf team or a sponsor, you are guaranteed a fun, festive day with architecture, construction and engineering networking and connections!

TEDxSavannah, an independently organized celebration of ideas worth spreading based on the international TED talk phenomenon, will return on Friday, May 15, 2026, showcasing a diverse group of local speakers exploring the theme of “Shaping the Future.” The highly anticipated 15th annual TEDxSavannah event will take place at the Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus in Savannah, Ga from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with doors opening at 8 a.m. Tickets are currently on sale at tedxsavannah.com, with early bird pricing available until March 1, 2026.

The 2026 TEDxSavannah event will feature thought-provoking talks by area residents and compelling live performances. Each TEDxSavannah speaker will present an interesting talk influenced by the theme and of interest to the Savannah community. Live talks will be filmed and posted on the TEDx Talks YouTube channel, which has more than 40 million subscribers, following the event.

Early bird tickets are on sale for $60, which include seating, onsite parking, lunch, snacks, coffee and admission to the speaker meet-and-greet immediately following the main TEDxSavannah event. Beginning on March 1, 2026, general admission tickets will increase to $70 per person.

Special discounts are available for educators, students, nonprofits, active-duty military and first responders. A limited number of VIP/Friends of TEDxSavannah tickets are also available for $125, which include priority seating, priority lunch access, lunch, parking, backstage access and a special VIP badge.

Tickets are currently available at tedxsavannah.com. Groups of more than eight attendees can receive a 10% discount on the price of their tickets by contacting tedxsav@gmail.com.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for TEDxSavannah 2026. Local businesses interested in sponsoring TEDxSavannah are encouraged to visit tedxsavannah.com or to contact tedxsav@gmail.com.

Come join us for the world’s oldest, largest and most fun water fight! Parade floats vs. Parade watchers. Bring your best squirt gun and the family! Tybee Beach Bum Parade 2026!

The Savannah Mile returns for 2025! This highly anticipated race is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, May 17, as part of National Law Enforcement Week. The one-mile course, beginning at the south end of Forsyth Park, will take participants down Drayton Street and finish up on Broughton Street.
Featuring six unique heats for all ages and abilities, including the “Memory Walk” and “Heroes Heat”, you won’t want to miss this event! All proceeds benefit the families of our Fallen First Responders that the 200 Club proudly serves.

The Motors For Moms Car Show to benefit single mothers – Join us for cars, trucks, motorcycles, food trucks, wing contest, music and fun for a great cause. Help move single moms towards economic mobility by supporting this event today!

Celebrating all things community, capes and comic books, this one-day mini comic-con gives locals and visitors a chance to meet dozens of comic book creators from across the Southeast. Dress up, bring your friends and family and see first-hand how Savannah is a centerpoint in the sequential arts scene.
Free and open to the public

Rock The Country is more than just a festival, it’s a celebration of community, tradition, and the spirit that’s carried America through 250 years. It’s where neighbors become friends, families come together under the wide-open sky, and folks from every walk of life share the simple joy of great music and good company.

As we honor this milestone 250th year, every song, every laugh, and every toast feels a little bigger. It’s a chance to look around and appreciate the strength of our towns, the stories that shaped us, and the moments we’ll be talking about long after the lights go down.

So whether you’re joining us for the first time or coming back for more, get ready for the music, the memories, and the kind of camaraderie that never goes out of style.

Rock The Country 2026, where the beer flows, the love pours, and the music sparks like fireworks on the Fourth.