‘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.⁠

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)

Georgia Color is a juried event exclusively for Georgia artists. All paintings created throughout the event will be showcased and available for purchase at different events, at our gallery in Savannah, and right off the easel. Fresh paintings will be added each day! Enjoy Artist Demonstrations, Talks and Gallery Walks as well!

On Wednesday, October 15, join us as welcome our participating artists to Savannah and to the 7th Annual Georgia Color Plein Air. Attendees get a chance to meet the artists, preview new works and mingle over lite bites and beverages.

Friday evening, a sunset/nocturne PaintQuick. All artists are welcome to participate. The art loving public is invited to engage, enjoy and be amazed. Artists are given two hours to create a painting, frame, wire, tag, title and place it on their easel in time for judging. Prizes are awarded.

All participating artists will hold and conceal two paintings created during Georgia Color to be placed in the competition. An Awards and Collectors Celebration will be held at our Exhibition Gallery, Saturday evening October 18.

VIP Entry 5:30 p.m. / All Ticket Holders enter 6:00 p.m.

RAD Course September 16, 2025
Rape Aggressor Defense (RAD) Course for women: First day class starts on a Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
The price is $25 for the course. Training will consist of six two-hour classes for six consecutive Tuesdays. Total training consists of 12 hours. A training guide will be provided for course use.

The youngest student accepted for enrollment is 12 years old. Highly encouraged that mothers and daughters take it together. Please be aware the class involves mature adult topics on sexual assault.

The first 3 hours of training is required prior to taking any physical other portion of the course.

Day 1: Safety Concept, Tactics Discussion and Lecture: Part 1 (prerequisite)
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 @ 6pm – 8:30pm

Day 2: Safety Concept, Tactics Discussion and Lecture: Part 2 (prerequisite), Introduction to Basic Techniques
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 @ 6pm – 8:30pm

Day 3: Basic Technique
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 @ 6pm – 8:30pm

Day 4: Review and Continuation of Basic Technique
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 @ 6pm – 8:30pm

Day 5: Review — Final Day Practical Simulation: TBD
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 @ 6pm – 8:30pm

Dates and times are subject to change after the start of the first day of class. Students will be notified well in advance. Please wear comfortable workout clothing, preferably loose and not constricting athletic wear.

Please contact me directly if you have any questions: katmadefense@gmail.com

Puzzled Pint is a puzzle hunt where teams of 2-7 come to complete paper puzzles (logic, crosswords, folding, etc.). These puzzles ask you to use language, math, and logic to solve to simple phrases. They are a fun challenge for the brain!

To find this month’s location, visit PuzzledPint.com and solve a puzzle to give yourself a taste of what’s to come!

📅 Tuesday: Tacos & Tequilas
🌮 Birria Tacos Asian Style Bao Bun “tacos”
🥃 ½ Off Tequila Shots (all brands)
🍸 ½ Off Tequila Cocktails (Margaritas, Espresso Martinez & more!)

Join AmiciMusic, the new chamber music organization in Savannah, for another thrilling program. Artistic Director and pianist Daniel Weiser will be joined by South African cellist Jacques-Pierre Malan to perform virtuosic works by Paganini, Martinu, and Piatti along with the beautiful Faure Elegy and the lyrical, but sadly neglected, Chopin Sonata for Cello and Piano

Abstract:

Come here the latest on the multiple crises in the Middle East. At the transition point from President Biden to President Trump, the Middle East was fragile, latently volatile but ripe with equal measures of promise and peril following the historic changes in Lebanon and Syria. But nine months on, the region has seen a three-sided war, a new Israeli offensive in Gaza, and Qatar caught in the middle. Come hear an informed analysis of these latest developments and the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. Ambassador Barbara Leaf, one of our country’s foremost experts on the Middle East, will explore policy options for the Trump administration, potential scenarios for ending the Gaza conflict, and risks to U.S. national security interests if the region continues on its unsettled trajectory. In addition to serving as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf was Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa. She is now retired from the U.S. Foreign Service and is currently Senior International Policy Advisor at the firm of Arnold and Porter in Washington, DC.

Bio: Ambassador Barbara A. Leaf served as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, developing and implementing policies and programs for 18 countries from Morocco to the Arabian Peninsula. Drawing on her extensive experience with the Gulf in particular, Ambassador Leaf energetically promoted U.S. efforts to further regional economic integration through new multilateral transportation and trade corridors linking India through the Gulf to Israel and Europe.

In 2021, Ambassador Leaf joined the Biden administration as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa, where she led interagency policy coordination and developed recommendations to the U.S. national security leadership and the President on all regional issues. She supported the President in his engagements with the region’s leaders on matters ranging from ending the 2011 Israel-Hamas conflict, countering Iran’s destabilizing regional activities, and deepening economic and security cooperation with key Gulf partners. From 2018 to 2021, as a fellow at The Washington Institute, Ambassador Leaf directed the Beth and David Gedud Program on Arab Politics. She spoke and wrote regularly on Iraq, Iran, and Gulf Politics, as well as on broader U.S. foreign and national security policy.

Ambassador Leaf served from 2014-2018 as U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates in a diplomatic mission focused on expanding bilateral trade and economic ties, defense and security affairs, counterterrorism, counterproliferation, and law enforcement cooperation. Prior to her assignment as Chief of Mission, she served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Arabian Peninsula from 2013-2014, overseeing 10 diplomatic posts in the Gulf states and Yemen.

As Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq from 2011-2013, Ambassador Leaf oversaw the transformation of U.S. Mission Iraq to a civilian-led enterprise. Leaving an assignment as Political Minister Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Ambassador Leaf directed the 100-member U.S. Provincial Reconstruction Team, a stabilization mission in the strategic province of Basrah, Iraq from 2010-2011.

Join us for Team Trivia Night at The Draft Room at Berwick! It’s your weekly dose of brain-teasing fun! Test your knowledge across a variety of topics and compete for prizes! Join us every Tuesday night beginning at 7PM!