Telfair Museums’ PULSE Art and Technology Festival returns for its 18th year with a must-see exhibition and lecture by pioneering electronic artist Jim Campbell, a showcase of projects by local artists working in new media, and programs for all ages. The festival kicks off with a member’s opening and lecture by Jim Campbell, and a showcase of art and projections by local artists. Friday’s schedule includes a tech talk for students grades 4 and up, a curator’s tour, and an Art and Film night with a classic sci-fi anime screening. The festival ends Saturday with a workshop for youth, a Free Family Day with game demonstrations, family art making, and a cool, new performance by the Tybee Ballet Theatre.

This webinar will focus on members of the community so they can learn about the warning signs of human trafficking, what they can do to prevent it, and how to report it. The webinar may be accessed at bit.ly/3VOhuCm.

Campbell will discuss the evolution of his art from early video and interactive works to his iconic, low-resolution light sculptures on view at the Jepson Center. Campbell’s mesmerizing art has appeared in exhibitions at major museums the United States and abroad and is represented in collections including the Museum of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2806716-0?pid=10173

Date and Time: On Thu, 16 Jan 2025 at 17:30 – Thu, 16 Jan 2025 at 19:00

Venue details: Jepson Center and Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM), 207 West York Street, Savannah, Georgia, 31401, United States

Category: Attractions | Talks and Lectures

Price:
General Admission: USD 20.00

“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. An Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, January 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

As part of this special evening, the City of Savannah Municipal Archives will be on site with its History On The Go station, collecting on-the-spot oral histories with community members to capture and preserve personal stories. The opening reception is free and open to the public, although RSVPs are encouraged.

The “Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches” 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.

The exhibit shares the fascinating story of the Chan family who lived in the iconic Davenport House when it operated as a tenement in the early 20th century, before the home 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.

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.

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 in 2025.
Come check out rotating local artists while enjoying our selection of craft cocktails, mocktails, and bites!

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.

Join us at The Lost Square at our Full Moon Party from 8–11pm for an unforgettable evening with moonlit vibes and good time. DJ Troy Stoner (@tronstones) will set the vibe while you sip on delicious beverage specials and explore the mystical with tarot readings from Savannah Psychics (@savannahpsychics.)

Let’s toast to a night full of magic and moonlit memories!

Join Tara and Claudette on Friday, January 17th, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Member Services Day at The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation – Home of the Beach Institute African American Cultural Center and The King-Tisdell Cottage. Make your appointment to update your Member Profile listings and grab this chance to explore Savannah’s flagship museums for African-American and Gullah-Geechee Heritage with free tours on the hour.

There’s more! When you secure your free spot, The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation will give you a 10% discount on your purchase in the gift shop!
(Plus complimentary seed packets from their gardens.)

Take a train ride. Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah will offer short train rides during Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend Jan. 17-20 2025. Train rides are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm. Schedule is subject to change. Please call ahead: 912.651.6823.

Farm Friday @ Coastal Heritage Society’s Savannah Children’s Museum.
Savannah Children’s Museum is open today, 9AM-3PM, weather permitting. STEAM Daily Theme: Farm Friday @ 11:30AM: Visitors will have an opportunity to explore Frogtown Garden and learn from SCM Lead Educator Ms. Katrinka about a variety of fruits, vegetables, & herbs that are growing. Be sure to ask for a sample of SCM’s Farm to Table snack of the day. Included with general admission.

Have you ever wondered how we feed the animals at the UGA Aquarium? Join us at 2 p.m. on the first and third Friday of the month to find your answer! Spend time exploring our exhibits and observing aquarium staff feeding ambassador animals.

All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and strollers are not permitted in the back of the aquarium.

Friday Feeding programs will be included with the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Registration is not required.
*Please note that there will be no Friday Feedings program on Friday, Jan. 3.

Enjoy free admission and get inspiration, solutions, and great deals for home improvement and outdoor projects. As an added treat, sample local cuisine and learn cooking secrets from Savannah’s best restaurants.

Save time and money and find everything you need under one roof at the 24th Annual Low Country Home & Garden Show in Savannah. Get inspired by new home and garden ideas, explore aisles of the latest home products and services, save money with show-only discounts, and shop at the Art, Gift & Gourmet (AGG) Marketplace.

This is a family-friendly event with shows, cooking demonstrations and entertainment for people of all ages. Children can enjoy projects and crafts and a huge Central Park Family Zone.

New features to the 2025 Low Country Home & Garden Show include Celebrity Garden Speaker – Ashley Frasca, Host of Green & Growing and a Wine Tasting Lounge. Show attendees can get advice on interior design dilemmas and learn the latest trends from Interior Designer Michael Siewart (“Signature Mike”). They can also enjoy celebrity appearances from Jesse Blanco, Eat It & Like It as well as celebrity chefs providing demos all weekend long on the Eat It & Like It stage, sample local cuisine and learn cooking secrets from Savannah’s best restaurants.

Other 2025 Low Country Home & Garden Show features are as follows:

Builders and Remodelers, Kitchens and Baths, Outdoor Living and Patios, and a Huge Plant Sale by Savannah Gardens and Tropical Plants. There will also be Pools, Spas & Sunrooms; Windows, Doors & Gutters; Alternative Energy Solutions/ Garage, Storage and Organization; Flooring, Concrete; Painting; Gardening; Raised Beds and Landscape Ideas, and a Gourmet Marketplace.

The Davenport House Museum will host “In the Garden Behind the Moon” Author Talk with Alexandra A. Chan on Friday, January 17. The evening begins with a preview of the “Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches” exhibit from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by an author talk, Q&A session and book signing from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Through the lens of grief, resilience and renewal, Chan will explore her path to healing by uncovering the stories and artifacts left by her father and ancestors. This event is $10 per person and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase on-site.

Chan, a distinguished archaeologist, artist and author, is a descendant of Robert and Annie Chan, former residents of the Davenport House and proprietors of the R.C. Chan, Tong & Co., a Chinese laundry that once occupied the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy at 323 E. Broughton St.

Chan will share insights from her deeply moving memoir, “In the Garden Behind the Moon,” an extraordinary work that was honored as the Best Book of the Year in Multicultural Nonfiction at the American Book Fest Book Awards. In her memoir, Chan blends family history with personal discovery, taking readers on a journey from pre-revolution China to Jim Crow-era Savannah, the Pacific theater of WWII and the black sands of Iceland. Enriched with full-color Chinese brush paintings by the author and vintage photographs, “In the Garden Behind the Moon” serves as a powerful testament to the magic and wonder of daily life.

This program is presented in association with the City of Savannah Municipal Archives Hungry for History series as well as the new exhibition, “Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches.”

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.

🌟 Event Title: Poetry Night at KB’s Cafe: New Beginnings & MLK
📅 Date: Wednesday, January 17th, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location:
KB’s Cafe
Inside the Oglethorpe Mall, across from H&M and Bath & Body Works
📜 Details:
Join us for an inspiring evening of poetry, community, and reflection at KB’s Cafe! 🌱✨
Our theme for the night, “New Beginnings & MLK,” celebrates fresh starts and honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🕊️
🎙️ Featuring Your Hosts:
Rasshaan Bolden
Corey Hopps
☕🍰 Enjoy thought-provoking performances, delicious coffee and pastries, and an atmosphere of creativity and connection.
🎟️ Admission: Free! Donations are kindly accepted to support future events.
📞 For More Information:
📲 912-628-2545
📧 KBCafeSav@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) directed this classic, steampunk anime feature brimming with stunning images. The tale is set in Victorian England, where villains target a boy inventor when he receives a metal ball that can destroy mankind. Featuring the voices Anna Paquin, Alfred Molina, Patrick Stewart. (126 minutes, rated PG-13)

AURA Fest Presents

Daikaiju – Hunstville, Al/Houston Surf Punk

Measurement – Savannah, GA Indie/Post Rock

Pink Peugeot – Savannah, GA Heavy Instrumental Prog/Indie Chiptune

Doof – Savannah, GA Doom/Sludge

January 17th at Southbound Brewery
107 E. Lathrop Ave. Savannah, GA
All Ages. $15 ADV/$20 DOS. Doors at 7 PM