‘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.

Save the date now for the 13th Annual Lawyers, Guns & Money Clay Shoot and after party. All proceeds go to Abilities Unlimited. Please contact Lyn McCuen @ lyn@lmccuen.com for sponsorship and registration information

Come Celebrate fall with us at the Port Wentworth Fall Festival! Bring the whole family for an evening of bouncy houses, fun games, and a pumpkin patch full of photo ops.

Meet the animals at the petting zoo, explore local vendors, and try tasty eats from the food trucks.

Stick around for live performances and a cozy movie under the stars and don’t miss out on the raffle baskets and the costume contest! It’s the perfect way to kick off the season together!

Ages 9 (18 and under must be accompanied by an adult *with paid ticket*)

Join us for Lucky Charms, a ceramic charm and bracelet making workshop.

During this workshop, participants will select ONE option below.
OPT A : 3x ceramic, statement charms
OPT B: 1x ceramic, statement charms string a friendship bracelet with clay beads.
Bracelets can be worn home. Charms will be avail 1-2 weeks after class.

Happy spooky season! Join the sea ghosts and marsh goblins for a bewitching after-hours painting session in the East Gallery with artist Cat Ward. Even inexperienced ghouls will learn artsy tricks to create a boo-tiful painted treat.

Cost covers canvas, paint, easels, and paint brushes. Take home your 16”x20” haunted painting after class! *Prior registration required*

What: Haunted Paint Night with artist Cat Ward
When: 6-7:30pm, Friday, Oct. 17
Where:Tybee Island Marine Center, 37 Meddin Dr., Tybee Island
Cost: $50 per person

Savannah’s only after-hours cemetery tour, 15 years in the running, celebrates October and Halloween Month with special Friday nights for October only!! Leave the city noise and swelling tour crowds behind for the hushed lands of the dead and exclusive access to the South’s most famous cemetery after the gates lock up! You’ll wander twilight and nightfall across this 18th century riverside plantation made Victorian Age necropolis among moss draped century live oaks, shadowy cemetery paths and deep dive into root doctor rituals, spirits, secret societies, bootleggers, criss-crossed lovers, serial killers, sacred geometry, mysterious vaults, and all under the guidance of the most tenured storyists Savannah has ever known like Shannon Scott, Megan Morgan and Paschal Miller! Patrons receive a commemorative poster art signed by the founder and artist, Shannon Scott. Remember, there are 50 ghost tour companies, but there’s only one after-hours cemetery tour! Do not delay getting your tickets early. Mature Audiences Only. Some Age Restrictions. This event may also be booked privately for groups on alternative nights feel free to inquire.

Hear the words of renown writers, both native and foreign, on Savannah and their times, as you move through the Gothic-Revival style town house on an October evening. Words of general interest and/or an evocative nature were chosen. For the GMH Literary Crawl, lovers of words and houses will hear from Flannery O’Connor, Conrad Aiken, Joel Chandler Harris, Julian Green, William Dean Howells and W. T. Sherman! And in keeping with the autumnal season, the authors will share two Gothic tails.
When: Friday, October 3; Saturday, October 4; Friday, October 10; Friday, October 17; Friday, October 24; and, Saturday, October 25
Time: 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Green-Meldrim House, 327 Bull Street – the corner of Bull and Harris Street
Admission: $18 per person in advance.
www.GreenMeldrimHouse.org
Literary Crawl | Green-Meldrim House

Patrons should be able to maneuver through the house in low light levels.
Patrons should be able to walk up and down a flight of thirty-one steps.

For a fun date night or a night to remember. Skip the appetizers because you’ll want to save room for what this class cooks up. From butchery skills to how to utilize scraps, from raw to cooked applications, this experience will be centered around prime cuts of meat and fish.

For a fun date night or a night to remember. Skip the appetizers because you’ll want to save room for what this class cooks up. From butchery skills to how to utilize scraps, from raw to cooked applications, this experience will be centered around prime cuts of meat and fish.

Savannah’s Lady In Mourning was run down by a trolley in front of St. John’s Cathedral in 1886. She’d just left her day at the grist mill. Some cite that the force of the trolley wheels across her neck caused her head to fly into the church itself. Probably just an urban legend. Laid to rest in Laurel Grove Cemetery’s Stranger Section, Doctor Buzzard raised her restless spirit up and put her to work telling ghostly tales of her time and our’s for that’s the price of being a lost soul and only you can give her more peace in her grave by letting her lead you through Savannah’s mean, haunted streets. Her followers receive download access to the Savannah film, “America’s Most Haunted CIty,” and of course, gris-gris bag straight from Doctor Buzzard

Bring ya honey and let’s throw some clay… Matching sets highly encouraged! This is a one-time, 2 hour wheel throwing workshop.

Norfolk Admirals v. Savannah Ghost Pirates
Doors Open at 6:00 P.M.
Puck Drop: 7:00 P.M.