THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 – THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025

​​Ships of the Sea will unveil Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos, an extraordinary exhibit showcasing the art and cultural significance of tattoos. Featuring more than a dozen Savannah-area tattoo artists and over 30 maritime tattoo collectors, Sea of Ink highlights tattoos as a meaningful art form and cultural movement.

With one-third of American adults having at least one tattoo, this visual language is rich for exploration. Sea of Ink presents the tattoo not just as body art, but as a powerful instrument for storytelling. Tattoos tell stories that often are deeply meaningful to the collector, and are a result of an artistic understanding between the tattoo creator and the collector.​​

Experience the Exhibit:

• Cultural Insight: Explore tattooing as a visual language and art form.

• Artistic Appreciation: Admire the intricate designs and craftsmanship.

• Stories: Learn about Savannah’s history of maritime tattooing.

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Exhibit Elements:

Savannah-based photographers Thomas Sanders and Mike Schalk bring the exhibit to life:

• Thomas Sanders photographs tattoo collectors, showcasing their maritime tattoos.

• Mike Schalk captures tattoo artists in their creative environments.

‘Venice and the Ottoman Empire’ brings more than 100 artworks from Venice’s largest and oldest museums to Telfair for a rare glimpse into this intriguing center of exchange. It features paintings, costume, textiles, leatherwork, metalwork, and ceramics from the 15th through 18th centuries that are not often exhibited outside of Italy, including works recovered from a shipwreck. Visitors also will learn about how these historical designs inspired 20th-century textile and fashion designer Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo to create the luminous fabrics that are still manufactured in Venice and prized by connoisseurs today.

Drawn from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection, Primary: Artists Working in Red, Yellow, and Blue explores how artists have utilized primary colors in adventurous ways to elicit brilliant experiences. Featuring works by Roy Lichtenstein, Ellsworth Kelly, and Joan Miró, these energetic and dynamic compositions introduce viewers to the expansive possibilities of a simple palette.

‘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.

“Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches,” a new exhibit curated by Davenport House Museum Executive Director Danielle Hodes and featuring a wide range of historic photography, will open at Historic Savannah Foundation’s Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, located at 323 E. Broughton St., on Thursday, January 16 and run through May 2025.

The exhibit shares the fascinating story of the Chan family who lived in the iconic 1820 home when it operated as a tenement in the early 20th century, before the Davenport House was saved from demolition and renovated as a 19th-century house museum. “Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches” expands the narrative at the Davenport House, marking the first exhibition that has focused on the period in the 20th century when the home operated as a tenement building.

“Old Chan Magic” will explore the life and legacy of the Chan family in Savannah in the early 1900s. This exhibition features rare photographs and stories that reveal the daily lives of the Chan family, their business endeavors and their experience as part of a growing Chinese-American community in the South in the early 20th century. Through these images, visitors will discover a unique perspective on the intersection of Chinese heritage and Southern identity during a pivotal time in Savannah’s history.

In 1889, Robert Chung Chan became one of Savannah’s first Chinese immigrants. Robert and his wife, Annie, lived in the Davenport House from 1901 to 1902 while operating a Chinese laundry in what is now the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy. Their story embodies the broader experience of early Chinese immigrants in America while uniquely reflecting Savannah’s cultural landscape, shaped in large part by Robert’s leadership, influence, and social connections.

The “Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches” exhibit will be on display from January 16 through May 2025. The exhibit is free and open to the public. To learn more, please visit davenporthousemuseum.org.

Grammy-nominated artists Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martínez first worked together on Rodriguez’s 2012 release The Invasion Parade. Since that initial recording session, they have had the rare occasion to perform together as a duo, leaving audiences completely mesmerized by their fearless and virtuosic playing. Each artist brings a different approach to the collaboration. A protégé of Quincy Jones, who took him under his wing when he defected to the US in 2009, Rodriguez was schooled in the rigorous classical conservatories of Havana. His riveting artistry is informed as much by Bach and Stravinsky as it is by his Afro-Cuban and jazz roots. Martínez’s musical training came directly from the streets of the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana in which he was raised, and he has subsequently performed with artists such as Sting, Paul Simon, and Wynton Marsalis.

(Chatham County, GA)- According to recent data, 6.6 million people aged 12 and older were victims of violent crime in 2022. Only 42% of violent victims were reported to police. Of those, only 9% received support from a victim services provider. These figures do not include children under the age of 12. Most likely do not include crimes against the elderly. And do not account for the millions of cases that go unreported. Instead of the over-simplified images of dark hotels or back alleys that we normally associate with crime and crime victims, most victims live among us every day- hiding in plain sight- often in silence. This begs the question, what can we, as a community do to support victims, encourage reporting, and foster healing?

This is one of the many topics to be discussed this Thursday night, April 10th from 6pm-8pm at the Coastal Georgia Center Auditorium amongst crime survivors, law enforcement personnel and victim service agencies. As part of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week, District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones will be joined by community experts with a panel discussion on “Empowering Survivors, Enhancing Safety, and Strengthening Awareness.” Joining the DA will be Rose Grant-Robinson (Executive Director for Coastal Children’s Advocacy), Doris L. Williams (Mary’s Place), and Constance Hogan (Detective with the Special Victim’s Unity for Savannah Police Department).
The panel discussion is free and open to the public. There will also be resources for survivors and families from several reputable organizations to help healing begin. Some of those in attendance: The Mediation Center, Mary’s Place, 4 the Jewel N U Global, CASA, Youth Intercept Program, and the Chatham County Victim Witness Assistance Program.
Thursday’s panel discussion kicks off the Chatham County DA’s Office Survivor Series for the month of April honoring those who have been impacted by crime and those who help provide resources and comfort to victims and their families.

Music Night is back in the Shuk Atrium from 6-9 on Thursday nights.
We are ecstatic to continue offering entertainment right in the neighborhood this spring!
Come check out rotating local artists while enjoying our fresh selection of craft cocktails, mocktails, and bites!

The Junior League of Savannah is proud to announce Flamingo Bingo, a fun-filled fundraising event benefiting the League’s community initiatives. This exciting evening of Bingo, prizes, and philanthropy is set to take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Coastal Empire Beer Co. from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. The event aims to raise awareness and funds to support the Junior League of Savannah.
Attendees will enjoy exciting rounds of Bingo, with each ticket including 7 Bingo games and a beer from Coastal Empire Beer Co. The evening will also feature a silent auction, a cake walk, and exciting prizes to make it a night to remember.
What: Flamingo Bingo – A Bingo Night Fundraiser Benefiting the Junior League of Savannah
When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: Coastal Empire Beer Co., Savannah, GA
Who: Open to all community members looking to support a great cause while enjoying a fun-filled evening

This Entrepreneur’s Academy is designed for individuals who have recently started or are preparing to start a small business. Each session focuses on a key area of business practice, covering topics such as the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, financial reporting, and creating a comprehensive business plan. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to successfully launch and manage their business. While attending all 10 sessions is recommended for maximum benefit, the course is flexible and allows participants to join or drop in at any point.
Session topics include: The steps to create a business, Business legal structures, Capital requirements and financial resources, Cost analysis and pricing, Finacial statements and projections, Accounting principles, Business operations, Taxes, Marketing and promotions, How to write a business plan Levels 1–3 – Open to all entrepreneurs, this class offers personalized insights and guidance, no matter your business stage.

A clear pool reveals its depths. Write to find your inner clarity—the clarity of your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, subconscious images, and symbols. Explore in-class exercises that get you beyond the surface.

Then hone your craft. Learn the skills that help you best express your thoughts, feelings, and perceptions to reach your readers at a deeper level. Learn 4D characterization, voice vs. style, and maximizing the power of your sentences.

Also, learn about publishing, literary agents, and discuss the writing life with people who are living it.

This 8-week session is open to writers of all genres and levels of experience.