Name: Michael Scoggins: Goose
Start: 2023-9-2T11:00-4:00
End: 2023-10-28T14:00-4:00

02sep(sep 2)11:00 am28oct(oct 28)2:00 pmMichael Scoggins: GooseOn View: Sept.1 - October 28

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Laney Contemporary is pleased to present “Goose,” the gallery’s first solo exhibition with New York-based artist Michael Scoggins whose signature style adopts the youthful alter-ego Michael S. as an autograph for large-scale drawings in the form of a monumental, hand-written notebook page. A note can be both casual and layered with heartbreak and humor. Its disarming ephemerality packs an unexpected punch with shifts in scale that can transform the insignificant into the unforgettable. In a casual note, a clipped phrase or a torn page may carry heavy weight as Scoggins uses the graphite of the pencil to point us toward complex and often shared experiences including the inseparability between joy and grief.

A hand-written note may be scribbled on a piece of scrap paper or carefully composed, but in Scoggins’ work every line, hole, tear, and image is carefully composed with each word or image drawn on the surface loaded with visual and meaningful intention. The works in Goose remind us of the powerful presence and importance of every day. A note is a single slice of thought transferred from one person to another or from one person to the world. Scoggins’ rearticulated large-scale version of the note reminds us that paper is personal. Intimate. Shared.

With a multilayered studio process, “drawings or paintings, sometimes become sculptures,” as Scoggins refers to them interchangeably. Each hole is carefully carved; each line is hand drawn using colored pencil and eraser, going over and over the lines, as if to hand-produce the mass-produced paper. The cuts, folds, tears, bends, and smudges all become a part of the image as each is mounted on the wall, creating three-dimensionality through shadows and the play of light. The gallery’s mirror space culminates with a large-scale installation transforming the 2D into the 3D as paper airplanes fly in multiplication suspended from the ceiling. They merge drawing and sculpture in the act of delivering their messages from person to person, emotion and joy embodied, dispatched, and shared in ways that we might not expect.

The works included in “Goose” often approach challenging, or grief-filled situations and yet they are in contact with how humor and a lightness of being necessitate healthy responses.
This past spring, Michael and Alex’s daughter, Scout, whom they lovingly call Goose, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Attenuated MPS 1. The diagnosis has upended every aspect of their lives. Scout’s current treatment regimen is an Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) which she will undergo weekly for the rest of her life or until advancement in treatments become available. Several of the works in the exhibition are numbered in the upper corner. Each signifies a sequence number for Scout’s treatments, all of which occurred on Tuesdays. The passage of time is made tangible with each number, each drawing, each page, love notes marking a life journey. Art has historically granted a chance to see, hear, or feel another person’s pain or joy, protest or private reflection. It can also share, inform, and advocate. Like a portal, a letter or a sketch, a work of art can grant an opening into someone’s world, strengthening unseen bonds between artist and viewer; the bonds that grant us our humanity.

For more information on MPS please visit www.mpssociety.org.

Time

September 2 (Saturday) 11:00 am - October 28 (Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Laney Contemporary Fine Art

1810 Mills B Lane Blvd. Savannah, GA

Organizer

Laney Contemporary Fine Art

info@laneycontemporary.com 1810 Mills B Ln Blvd, Savannah, GA 31405

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05sepAll Day01oct“Of Water: Aquascapes Photography” ExhibitThe Featured Artist Exhibit Will Run Sept. 5-Oct. 1 with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 14

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Jean Macaluso will present a photography exhibition throughout September at The Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery, located in Old Town Bluffton. The exhibit will run Sept. 5-Oct. 1 with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Sept.14th at the SOBA Gallery. These events are free and open to the public.

The overall theme of Macaluso’s body of work focuses on the calming properties of water as a symbol of healing and power for cultures around the world. “Aquascapes” taps into the mystical nature of oceans, lakes, rivers, or bays.

“Through these images, I hope to provide you with the opportunity to ponder what water means to you,” Macaluso said. “Whether as a symbol of hope and healing, or one of beauty and change, we can not deny the impact that water had, has, and will have on our lives. Art gifts us a chance to review things that we tend to gloss over as we go about our day. It is my desire that my artwork is that chance to discover your own meaning in what is so often overlooked.”

As a Fine Arts Photographer, Macaluso uses many different cameras, from old or “toy” cameras to digital ones. She uses modern technology to print them digitally. Together, this produces the look and feel that appeals to her aesthetically in black and white.

Working in color, Macaluso captures nature’s essence by presenting visual beauty through a still moment in time providing the viewer with a simple, vivid, and direct experience.

Macaluso graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with a degree in Art and Art History. Her passion for photography includes a special interest in the black and white process, both traditional and digital. Other interests include painting, wheel thrown pottery, hand built pottery, and clay sculpture. Her artwork can be found in the United States, France, and the Netherlands in collegiate, private collections, and doctor’s offices.

Jean recently relocated to the Low Country with her husband and Golden Retriever Mylie.

Time

September 5 (Tuesday) - October 1 (Sunday)

Location

Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA)

Bluffton

Organizer

Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA)

info@sobagallery.com 6 Church Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

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17sep(sep 17)4:00 pm21(sep 21)10:00 pmRestaurant Week at Ardsley Station

18sepAll Day2442nd Savannah Jazz Festival7 days of live jazz!

21sep10:00 am6:30 pmRaymond Mazza Jewelry Trunk ShowChampagne, Jewelry and Bites

21sep6:00 pm8:00 pmTaste of Pooler!

21sep6:30 pm8:30 pmCatadores Club Tequila Dinner at Savannah Tequila Co.Enjoy top-shelf tequila tastings and authentic Mexican dishes at Savannah Tequila Co.'s interactive Catadores Club Tequila Dinner!

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Savannah Tequila Co., a full-service cantina and tequila lounge located at Plant Riverside District in Savannah, Georgia, will host a monthly Catadores Club Tequila Dinner Series. The September event will feature Tequila Siete Leguas.

This ongoing series will pair authentic Mexican-inspired cuisine with acclaimed tequilas and international tequila experts, offering an interactive learning experience about spirits, food and culture. Every month, top tequila brand ambassadors will be on hand to lead attendees through guided tastings, offering the opportunity to sample special selections that are rarely seen in Savannah.

The September event will feature Tequila Siete Leguas. Across both Mexico and the United States, Siete Leguas is held in high regard as a trail blazer and fantastic producer in the industry. Distilled in Atotonilco, Mexico, Siete Leguas is one of the most traditionally made tequilas on the market.

Tickets are $95 per person and include four courses of Mexican cuisine, tequila pairings, tableside cocktail experiences and guided tastings from Tequila Siete Leguas brand ambassadors.

The Catadores Club Tequila Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Limited seating is available. No substitutions or menu modifications.

Reservations are available at plantriverside.com or on OpenTable.com.

Time

(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location

Savannah Tequila Co. at Plant Riverside District

400 W. River Street

Organizer

The Kessler Collection

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21sep7:00 pm9:00 pmOver the Moon Stand Up Comedy Special!Get ready to laugh your heart out!

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Join us for an evening of silly stand-up to benefit Over the Moon Savannah! Comedians Stephanie Kaple, Rabbi Robert Haas, and Front Porch Improv’s Jon Antoine will give us a night of laughter as we raise funds to help serve families in need.

Headliner Stephanie Kaple kept South Florida laughing while performing with Comedy Key West, opening for Howie Mandel, and finished second in Florida’s 2019 Funniest Female Comedy Contest. In Savannah, she won the 2021 Savannah Comedy Slam and performs regularly at local events and entertainment venues throughout town. Joining Stephanie is the wittiest mensch around, Rabbi Robert Haas, who is a regular with the Savannah Comedy Revue and Bare Foot Comedy, the spiritual leader of Congregation Mickve Israel, and the father of two spirited young children. Hosting the show, Jon Antoine is a stand up comedian and improviser living in Savannah. Originally born and raised in the Bronx NY, Jon’s love of buttermilk biscuits and humidity brought him to the southeast where he has been performing for almost a decade.

100% of ticket sales will benefit Over the Moon, the Diaper Bank of Coastal Georgia. Led by a mighty team of volunteers and with generous donations provided, OTM distributes FREE disposable diapers, wipes, period products, and incontinence items to families throughout the Lowcountry.

Please come out for a night of comedy and help us #enddiaperneed for families in need.

Time

(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

Front Porch Improv

210 West Victory Drive

Organizer

Over the Moon Diaper Bank

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21sep7:00 pmRanky TankySavannah Jazz Festival

22sep8:00 amSavannah-Chatham Crime Stopper’s Inaugural Golf Tourney

22sep(sep 22)10:00 am24(sep 24)4:00 pmCrafts on the River

22sep(sep 22)5:00 pm23(sep 23)10:00 pmSavannah Jazz Festival- Free in Forsyth Park

22sep7:00 pm10:00 pmPandora's Box-The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute

22sep7:00 pm11:00 pmHowls of the Sirens - Part IIExperience an enthralling spectrum of rock wonderment with the best female-fronted rock bands in Savannah, GA

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Come hear the raw, punk energy of The Maxines; the heavy, dreamo rock of Neckromance; the unapologetic grit of Girlfriend from Hell and the alternative grunginess of Ember City! You can’t miss this epic night of rock!

A special thanks to The Rail Pub, Moodrights, Scofflaw Brewing and The Draft Room for your sponsorship of the event. Without these folks none of this would be possible!

BAND BIOS

Neckromance

Neckromance is a four-piece heavy dreamo band from Savannah, Georgia. Featuring Derek Callen on bass, drums, and guitar; Jake Seres on bass and guitar; Chris Felo on drums and bass; and Ava Foster on vocals. Neckromance combines heavy metal and dreamy alternative rock, rooting itself in the idea that no matter how hard life gets, you can always “resurrect yourself.”

The Maxines

The Maxines is an all-female rock band based in Savannah, Georgia led by AJ Grey on vocals, with Veronica Garcia-Melendez on bass, and twins Coco and Maddie Oke on drums and guitar. Their sound fuses grunge and alternative metal with swoon-worthy guitar riffs, angsty lyrics, and moody vocals paired with energetic performances that will leave you hypnotized.

Ember City

Ember City is a three-piece rock band steeped in ‘90s grunge flavor and modern alt-rock sensibilities. The band’s primary members are Sarah Poole on bass/vocals and Ryan Taito on guitar/vocals. With a penchant for fuzzed-out guitar riffs, chuggy bass, and sweeping drums, the band’s sound contrasts sultry with high energy.

Girlfriend from Hell

Straight out of Savannah, GA, Girlfriend from Hell is a 4-piece queer riot grrrl band, here to dismantle the cistem one sick riff at a time. Described as glittery and feral brat punk, Jaida, Natalie, Kate, and Alix provide fast songs accompanied with hard hitting and sassy lyrics. The core of the band originated from political activism. Here we preach that everyone deserves to be treated equally regardless of their identity, and most importantly, to honor your rage.