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.

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.

The Friends of Historic Jekyll Island’s 2026 online auction is March 6 – March 15. There are over 100 items in the auction catalog, including accommodations, sports activities, food & beverages, family fun, and adventures. The catalog will be available for viewing on March 1 at https://2026fohji.charityauction.bid/ and bidding starts March 6. The auction monies are used to restore and preserve historic buildings on Jekyll Island.

The competition is open to Chatham County kids of all abilities and skill levels. Participants are encouraged to let their imagination soar and create a comic book that reflects their unique style and vision. Entry is free, and all submissions must be received by April 7th. Participants are invited to submit their original comic book artwork, which will be judged based on the categories of most creative, most inspiring, and most artistic. Prizes will be awarded to the top entries in the age brackets of 1st – 4th grade, 5th – 8th grade, and 9th – 12th grade.

Submission guidelines are as follows: • Can be Digital Books (PDF) or Paper Books • Digital Books sent to scargile@chathamcounty.org • Paper Copies can be dropped off at The Front Porch (2203 Abercorn St.) • Minimum: 5 pages, Maximum: 20 pages. For more information, please contact Shawnessey Cargile at The Front Porch, by calling (912) 652-6518 or e-mailing scargile@chathamcounty.org.

Get your Service Beer fix in the week leading up to St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy great beer, delicious food trucks, and all the good vibes. We’ll be closed on Parade Day (March 17) so our staff can join the fun and celebrate.

3/12 Run Club Wear Your Green Contest | Krazian | 5-8:30pm

3/13 Live Bluegrass w/ Swamptooth 6pm
Orale Tacos | 5-8:30pm

3/14 | Slow Fire BBQ | 12:30-8pm

3/15 Live Music w/ Matt Eckstine 2:30pm
Orale Tacos | 12:30-5pm

3/16 | Closed

3/17 | Closed

It’s the GREENEST time of year here on Tybee—we’re talking about St. Patrick’s Day, of course! The luck of the Irish is on your side—we have a week full of St. Paddy’s fun planned here at Kelly & Company!

*LEPRECHAUN ON THE LOOSE!*
Each morning, one leprechaun will be let loose in the store. Find him and you’ll get $25 in Kelly Cash! Spend it now or save it for later!
*One winner per leprechaun—no time to dilly dally! Find him fast!

*SPIN THE WHEEL!*
With Every Purchase! Great Prizes—Everyone is a Winner!

*LUCKY DUCK SPECIALS!*
-Wear the Rainbow: 20% OFF Tie-Dye!
T-Shirts, Kaftans, Dresses—anything tie-dye!
-50% OFF XL Tybee Happy Stickers!
-25% OFF Piccadilly Jewelry!
-20% OFF Games!

Enjoy the festivities every day, March 11 through March 18, during regular business hours*.

*On Saturday, March 14, we will be open 11am to 2pm. Join us for a fabulous Shamrock Shimmy at The Shoppes at 1207, then head down to see the parade!

Plant Riverside District will host the 2026 Shamrocks and Shenanigans Celebration in honor of St. Patrick’s Day from Friday March 13th through Tuesday, March 17 along Savannah’s waterfront at 400 W. River St. All events are open to the public. This popular event at Plant Riverside District will offer free live music on the riverfront stages, family-friendly activities, and photos with Lucky the Leprechaun as well as festive food and drink options for all ages and St. Patrick’s Day-themed merchandise.

Get ready for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Plant Riverside District, where the festivities come alive with live music, DJ performances, and the enchanting Lucky the Leprechaun! Explore vibrant retail booths, indulge in delicious food and beverage offerings, and enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the celebration.

The Savannah Boat Show will launch this year with an expanded footprint along the Savannah River waterfront showcasing indoor exhibits at the Savannah Convention Center and boat displays on the water for the first time at the newly opened IGY Savannah Harbor Marina. Attendees of the boat show on March 13-15 can explore dry land exhibits and a stunning in-water boat display at the inner basin and new superyacht docks. In addition to showcasing the latest inventory for those seeking to purchase a boat, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, live music, and food trucks. Tickets are $12 for adults at the door and $6 for children ages 4 to 12. A two-day pass is available for $15. For details and to purchase discount tickets in advance, visit www.savannahboatshow.com.

Savannah’s Official St. Paddy’s Kick-Off: March 13th – 17th

Use code LUCKY15 for 15% off!!

This year, the luck of the Irish meets the chills of Friday the 13th! Join us for a five-night supernatural celebration through the “City Built on Its Dead.” Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly stroll or a bone-chilling encounter, we have a spot on the lantern-led path just for you.

🎭 Your Guides to the Afterlife

Join Captain Jack the Pirate Prince, Otto the Odd Fellow, and Lady Ravenwood. They’ll be trading tales of true history, myths, and legends while keeping a sharp eye out for leprechauns (and things that go bump in the night).

🕯️ Choose Your Fate (Tour Times)

We have three distinct ways to experience the hauntings:

7:00 PM | The Family Kick-Off (All Ages): Perfect for all seekers of history and haunts. Bring the whole clan!

8:00 PM | Prime Time Haunt (16 ): A deeper dive into the infamous shadows of Savannah.

9:30 PM | The Darkest Hour (16 ): Our most intense, uncut tour for those who aren’t afraid of the dark.

🌈 Know Before You Go

WHEN: Friday, March 13th (Friday the 13th!) through Tuesday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day!)

WHERE: Meet at CLARY’S CAFE, 404 Abercorn Street.

DRESS CODE: Ha, there’s no dress code, but we encourage you to Wear GREEN to be SEEN! (It helps the ghosts spot you… and keeps the leprechauns at bay).

BOOKING: Reservations are strictly required. These tours will sell out!

🎟️ Secure Your Spot and use code LUCKY15 for 15% off!!

👉 Click Here to Book Your Tour: https://6thsenseworld.com/ghost-tours/sixth-sense-savannah-tours/

Savannah Ghost Tours #savannahghosttours #sixthSensesavannah #savannah #ghosttour #stpatricksday

Our mission is to promote understanding and participation in a local food system that supports sustainable production and increases access to local products. We achieve this by supporting local growers, producers, and consumers, especially those with low-access to fresh, affordable food.

Join us under the old oak trees in downtown Savannah’s Forsyth Park every Saturday. We are located at the south end of Forsyth Park at the intersection of Bull Street and Park Avenue.

What makes FFM special?

Savannah’s food-only, producer-only market where 60+ vendors on any given Saturday offer fresh produce, pastured meats, local honey, artisan dairy and cheeses, craft breads and baked goods and a wide variety of prepared foods. All vendors come within a 200 mile radius of Savannah. Read about our vendors here.

Well-behaved women rarely make history. Learn the true stories of Savannah’s history makers! Join TikTok’s Enocha Edenfield (@SaltWavesSpanishMoss) for a walking tour exploring the lives of the women who shaped Savannah’s history and culture. We will begin in Taylor Square, Savannah’s first square named for a woman, and end in Columbia Square with a house saved from demolition by seven amazing women. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $5 for children.

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whoever said that obviously never lingered over the perfect brunch. This class is dedicated to the science of the leisurely brunch, the ones that start with perfectly cooked eggs and end with something just a little decadent. An invitation to master the techniques behind an elevated brunch—one that feels indulgent, precise, and entirely worth the wait.

Signs of spring, animal adaptations, and a little seasonal fun!

Celebrate the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day with a festive twist on our Keeper Talks and Animal Encounters! As nature begins to wake up for spring, discover how animals use camouflage, special traits, and seasonal behaviors to survive – no magic needed. You might spot animals with green hues, learn about wildlife found in Ireland and beyond, and uncover the real science behind nature’s “lucky” features.

Saturday, March 14th at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM

Cost is $10 per person which includes admission to the Wildlife Center and two miles of trails to explore

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of shibori-inspired folding and binding techniques to design your own unique textile piece.

Using dye derived from the indigo plant, you’ll transform plain fabric into a beautiful, hand‑crafted scarf rich with pattern, texture, and tradition. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to experiment.

Learning Objectives for a Shibori Indigo Workshop
Understand the cultural roots of shibori
* Identify common shibori folding and binding methods
* Apply folding, binding, and clamping techniques to fabric
* Prepare and handle natural indigo dye safely and effectively
* Experiment with pattern creation through multiple dye dips
* Students learn how layering, timing, and oxidation influence the final design.
* Create a finished, wearable scarf using their chosen techniques

Remember to use your “Friends of the Garden” promo code for your $5 discount. To join “Friends of the Garden”, email use at events@savannahbotanicalgardens.org for an application.

We’re very excited to connect with and expand our reach within the community!

Masks encouraged and provided by @maskbloc912

As always, everything we’ll bring is free free free!

Reach out to get involved! New friends and talents are always welcome
savfreemarket@gmail.com
freemarket.sav (instagram)

Accepted donations list:

• Jackets/winterwear
• Plus size clothing/mens workclothes
• School uniforms
• School supplies
• Kitchen and household items
• Personal hygiene
• Harm reduction
• Cleaning supplies
• Food
• Zines/literature
• No large furniture (but we can share it online)

ISO food, warm clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, etc in particular

ADDITIONAL MESE NEEDS:

• Boys clothes for a 10 year old
• Boys clothes size 8 & 10
• Boys shirts (men’s small-medium)
• Jeans/bottoms (boys 14)
• Boys shoes sizes 3,4,5,6
• Girls clothes size 14 or Large
• Girls shoes size 5
• Pregnancy items

Welcome to the Savannah Youth Mentoring HUB radio show podcast, where we talk about all things related to youth mentoring — what it is, how to do it, where to find it in the Greater Savannah area, and what drives our community leaders who are dedicated to it. You can catch LIVE episodes every Friday at 11 am on WRUU 107.5 FM.

Stream current and past episodes at SAVYOUTHMENTORING.ORG

Tour SCAD MOA with a SCAD student docent and gain a new perspective on contemporary art.

Docent tours are open to the public with the cost of museum admission.

Register at least a day in advance by contacting Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

It’s that very special time of year when “Tybee Island” transforms into “Tybee Ireland”! The Irish Heritage Parade is fun for the whole family—join us *before* the parade for some festive fun!

🥔 Festive Sips & Treats!
☘️ SHENANIGANS AT EVERY SHOP! Leprechaun Hunting, Spin the Wheel, Pot O’ Gold & MORE!

The Shoppes at 1207 is a collective of 4 fabulous shops—Seaside Sisters, Kelly & Company, Gallery 80, and Tybee Art Gallery. Be sure to stop by each location to see what treasures they have!

Four days of live music, Irish dancers, fiddles, and full-on craic in the heart of Savannah!

Join us March 14–17 for an unforgettable St. Paddy’s celebration featuring:
Legacy Irish Dancers, Clover’s Revenge, Black Thorne Brigade, The Muckers, Galway Rogues, High Velocity, The Mudmen, Anders Thomsen Band, and more.

🎶 This festival is FREE and open to the public, so come soak up the music, the energy, and the Irish spirit all weekend long.

Want to upgrade your experience? 👑💚
Grab a VIP wristband for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day perks:
✨ Skip the bar lines
🍺 5 Guinness pint tokens
🥞 Breakfast buffet before the parade
🎁 Exclusive swag bag

Tap the VIP ticket link and celebrate like royalty.
Sláinte! 🍻