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)

We are so thrilled to announce our first virtual phone bank! Join us as we come together virtually for community, calls, and voter contacts! Please RSVP using this Mobilize link: https://mobilize.us/s/3Z1Ztj
We will send you more information and instructions on how to join us when you RSVP. Let’s come together and make history! We can’t wait to see you!

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) invites families, friends and supporters to its first Family Support Meeting of 2026, to be held Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dwaine & Cynthia Willet Children’s Hospital of Savannah, 4700 Waters Ave., Savannah, GA 31404.

LDSS will have BBQ and Bingo, with prizes and a raffle for attendees. Families are encouraged to arrive hungry and ready to join in the fun as the organization continues to build connection and community in the new year.

LDSS leaders say they are excited to launch the new year with fresh programs, expanded community engagement opportunities and renewed momentum to support local families.

“We hope everyone enjoyed a joyful and restful holiday season celebrating with those they love,” said LDSS President Candy Bogardus. “We cannot wait to reconnect at our first meeting of the year and share the exciting initiatives already underway for 2026.”

The meeting is part of the organization’s ongoing effort to equip member families with education, peer support and access to local resources. Attendees will have an opportunity to connect, collaborate and learn from others within the Down syndrome community.

Members are encouraged to follow LDSS social media platforms and visit the events calendar at ldssga.org for continuing updates throughout the year.

About the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is a support group that benefits individuals with Down syndrome and their families through leadership in support, outreach, education, and advocacy. LDSS holds support meetings throughout the year, all LDSS events are regularly updated on the website calendar. LDSS is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society. For more information, visit http://www.ldssga.org/.

Contact:
Candy Bogardus (President)
Cell: 912-663-8573
ldssgabuddywalk@gmail.com

Contact:
Lindsey Barron, Administrative Assistant
Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society
lbarron@ldssga.org
229-457-7974

Media Contact
Marjorie Young
Carriage Trade Public Relations, Inc.
912-844-9990
marjorie@carriagetradepr.com

Let your imagination run wild at this weekly drawing workshop for aspiring creatives focusing on the basic principles of art and design. Seek inspiration in the galleries, meet new friends, and begin preparing a portfolio of your work as museum educators offer tutorials to perfect your drawing skills.

This workshop for middle school and high school students is free and open to the public.

To RSVP or for more information, email Hannah Thompson, manager of museum visitation and programming, at hthompso@scad.edu.

Write postcards to get out the vote for Amanda Hollowell! RSVP to attend using this link: https://mobilize.us/s/x3Zock and to see more information about the event!
We can’t wait to make history with you! Hope to see you there!

Join us in person for an unforgettable night with Trickydame & Tom! Whether you want to share your own spoken word or just soak in the vibes, this open mic is the spot for you. Bring your stories, poems, and passion for live performance.

This is not just an open mic—it’s a living, breathing experience of words, wonder, and shared humanity. Trickydame & Tom is an evolving performance art piece by Joanne Morton, where storytelling meets spoken word, poetry meets play, and the mic becomes a place to try things on, try things out, and let the magic stretch its legs. This monthly gathering is a creative laboratory to workshop her words while inviting others to do the same.

Writers. Poets. Storytellers. Prose lovers. First-timers. Old pros.
If you have words, we want to hear them.

Don’t miss out on a night full of creativity and powerful words!

Come connect with a community that loves raw, real expression.

The Tox Savannah is hosting an evening of healthy sips, snacks, and wellness-focused community connections. Enjoy exclusive offers & samples. Mingle with experts in health and wellness.

One of our favorite themed weeks is back in Smol Bar! Thursday, January 29th – Sunday, Feb 1st. We put together a special cocktail menu with most of the drinks featuring our very own Float Coffee to get your energy levels u͎p͎ ͎u͎p͎ ͎U͎P͎. We’ll also be playing some of our favorite high-energy and dreamy thriller / action / sci-fi flicks on the Smol screen including, but not limited to:
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☁️Fight Club⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☁️Mad Max⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☁️Donnie Darko⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☁️Escape from New York⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
☁️Running Man
☁️12 Monkeys⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Stop by for a caffeine-fueled-adrenaline-boosting experience.
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“𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝗻‘𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵”

Mint To Give is where networking and community meet!
In January we will be benefiting Mediation Center Of The Coastal Empire which is a local nonprofit organization that provides conflict resolution services like mediation, training, and facilitation for individuals, families, and businesses, aiming to offer alternatives to litigation, represented by our beloved Maja Ciric.
Portion of the proceeds will benefit our local nonprofit, what better way to help the community than donating while enjoying the best Mojitos?!

Put your knowledge to the test at Top Shelf’s Trivia Night! Compete in rounds featuring TV, movies, sports, pop culture, music, and more. With picture rounds, bonus questions, and point wagering, every game is a chance to win prizes and prove your smarts. Join the fun and play to win! Every other Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm.

In our continuous commitment to promote local artists in film and music, CinemaSavannah is honored to feature the work of Elli Perry, whose genre-defying singing can move effortlessly from rock and blues to ambient indie and everything in between. A consummate artist, she also produces visual art, costume designs, and music videos.

Our special program will include a screening of four music videos from Elli’s forthcoming record GHOST TALKER—videos that have begun to garner nominations and accolades at international film festivals—followed by a live concert with her band, featuring Savannah musicians Andrew Sovine, Dylan Puckett, and Jalen Reyes. After the screening, Elli joins directors Drew Cullen Miller and Olivia Ludwick for a conversation and audience Q&A exploring the creative process behind the videos and their DIY production. The event will last 90 to 100 minutes.
Tickets are $15 at door or buy early at www.cinemasavannah.com

Elli Perry began her career as a singer/songwriter/guitarist by sneaking onto barroom stages as a tenacious 12-year old. During the subsequent twenty years, she independently released multiple albums of original material, designed and co-directed award-winning music videos, wrote charting songs for other artists, was awarded several artists development grants, and toured aggressively across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Until she was run over by a minivan. A woman who was texting and driving struck Elli while she was on her bicycle, resulting in a traumatic spinal injury that damaged her voice, impacted her mobility, and brought her touring career to a halt. Her forthcoming record GHOST TALKER was written and recorded over the years she spent recovering from that accident. From ambient, alternative indie to Southern Gothic folk and experimental 90s-influenced rock, the thread of continuity throughout Elli Perry’s stylistic twists and turns is the power of her live performance. On stage, she may be a melancholy mesmerist, a ballsy chanteuse, or a one-woman vocal wrecking crew- sometimes all in the same note. Hers is a raw and arresting presence; whether alone with her guitar or as the powerhouse front woman of her band.

Experience an immersive journey through Savannah’s rich black history with Author and Historian Rita Fuller-Yates. Delve into the city’s past, from pre-slavery days to the civil rights movement, uncovering stories of resilience and triumph. With engaging multimedia elements, each 90-minute tour promises an informative and enjoyable exploration of Savannah’s black churches, communities, and the remarkable individuals who shaped its history. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with knowledge, emotion, and maybe even a little fun along the way.

Savannah faith leaders invite the public to meet at the Peace Pole for a free afternoon of music, fun activities, inspiring messages, and joyful community that celebrate the power of peace. “Peace Prevails” will include lots of great music, and attendees can make their own prayer flags, add their creativity to art installations, sing along with musicians, assemble care bags to assist unhoused people, and more! Faith leaders from the Episcopal Church, Temple Mickve Israel, Asbury Memorial, the Unitarian Universalist, Unity church, and more will help us lift our voices and spirits!

This show pairs paintings of the Log Lady from the David Lynch show “Twin Peaks,” with recordings of American women responding to J.D. Vance’s infamous “childless cat ladies” statements. The women’s actual voices will form a continuous sound file as part of the exhibition experience.

Every Friday at 6:45 pm, join us for a group class to learn salsa, bachata, Nightclub and more!
$10/person/class

Pooler Ballroom @ Savannah Dance Company Annex
301 US 80 E, Pooler, Ga, 31322 (same plaza as Omlette Cafe)

Text 912.662.5496 with questions