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THE ART OF TIFFANI TAYLOR: A LIFE OF INTENTION AND GRATITUDE SITTING DOWN WITH THREE BANDS HITTING THE STAGE AT THIS YEAR’S AURA FEST

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Lizabeth Rossof (American, b. 1973); 5 XI’AN AMERICAN WARRIORS, 2019; nylon fabric, electric fans.

Sharon Engelstein (Canadian, b. 1965); Seeker, 2012; nylon fabric, electric fan. BLOW UP: Inflatable

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WEDNESDAY 6/8 THE 70’S SHOW LIVE ON STAGE

Singers, dancers and live band perform a 2-hour show including all the diverse musical styles and pop culture icons of this outrageous decade. It’s fun for all ages.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8pm THE SAVANNAH THEATRE at 222 Bull St., Downtown 912 233-7764 / savannahtheatre.com

WEDNESDAY BLUES SERIES

Plant Riverside District will host a new Wednesday Blues Series at the Pavilion Stage along the Savannah River, featuring free performances by top regional blues artists. Willie Jackson and the Tybee Blues Band will be the featured artist for the month of June, offering soulful blues by seven-time Indie Music Channel Award winner Willie Jackson on June 8, 15, 22 and 29.

DATE: Every Wednesday - June 8, June 15, June 22 & June 29 6-9 p.m. District Live at Plant Riverside District - Pavilion Stage 400 W. River Street plantriverside.com

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WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS

Discounted regional and international whiskey and bourbon selections every Wednesday at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Come try something new on the rocks, as a smoked

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THURSDAY 6/9

BINGO! AT ELKS LODGE

Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7-9 p.m.

Enjoy great family fun, good food at the snack bar and many chances to win cash. Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd.

FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH AT THE THE DECK Enjoy free yoga on the Tybee sponsored by The Deck Beach Bar & Kitchen. Bring a large beach towel, your mat or a tapestry, a hat and sunglasses, water and a friend.

9-10 a.m. The Deck Beachbar and Kitchen, 404 Butler Ave.

FRIDAY 6/10

BLUEGRASS BY THE PINT WITH SWAMPTOOTH Join Service Brewing for Bluegrass by the Pint every Friday featuring live bluegrass from local favorites, Swamptooth.6 p.m. Service Brewing Co., 574 Indian St. servicebrewing.com

SATURDAY 6/11 FIRE & WINE

Enjoy half off bottles of wine and fire pits in the courtyard.

Purchase one of our s’mores kits (marshmallows included) for the ultimate fall experience.

6-9 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

JUNIOR RANGER CAMP: HISTORY EDITION

Over the weekend, kids ages 8 to 12 can join the Wormsloe Rangers in crafting, games, and hikes that highlight Georgia’s nature and history in the 1700s.

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Wormsloe State Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Road. $80912353-3023. Wormsloe.shs@ dnr.ga.gov. gastateparks.org/ Wormsloe

FREE FAMILY WEEKENDS AT THE JEPSON CENTER & TELFAIR ACADEMY Telfair Museums is excited to offer local residents free weekend admission to the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy starting April 2 – August 28! Residents are invited to explore the largest museum exhibition of work

CATCH A CLEAN WAVE @ TYBEE ISLAND PIER

SURF AND CLEAN UP AS PART OF THE CATCH A CLEAN WAVE PROGRAM. Kona Brewing brings professional surfer Anna Gudauskus and internationally recognized surf photographer Sarah Lee for an epic surf and beach clean-up. DM Kona on Instagram @KonaBrewingCo to receive you own beach clean-up kit.

by African American artist, William O. Golding, in The Art of William O. Golding: Hard Knocks, Hardships, and Lots of Experience on view at the Jepson Center, along with other featured exhibitions free of charge. Free weekend admission includes residents of the following counties: -Chatham -Bryan -Effingham -Liberty (GA) -Beaufort (SC) -Jasper (SC) Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free 912.790.8800. telfair.org

KETEL ONE BRUNCH MUSIC SERIES

The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront will launch an exciting new Ketel One Brunch Music Series at Rocks on the River on Saturday, June 11. The

series will take place every Saturday through September 26 and will feature cocktails made with Ketel One Vodka, which is expertly crafted through a combination of traditional copper pot stills and modern distilling techniques.

Rocks on the River’s popular brunch menu consists of classic breakfast dishes, fresh salads and egg entrées. Throughout the brunch, guests will be entertained by some of the region’s most talented acoustic bands and artists. Coastal Georgia-based songwriter and banjo player Brandon Sellers will kick things off with a mixture of folk, bluegrass, country and southern rock favorites. Saturday, June 11 Brunch from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.;

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Jess Shaw and Kevin Ryan will guide participants through an evening of trivia and self discovery at Service Brewing.

Test your trivia knowledge while also competing in interactive challenge rounds to gain extra points. The first place team receives a $100 cash prize. 6:30 p.m. Service Brewing Co., 574 Indian St.. servicebrewing.com.

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Weekly farmers market on Talahi Island highlighting local growers and makers, healthy foods and a positive environment. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Islands Farmers’ Market, 401 Quarterman Dr. facebook.com/islandsfarmersmarket

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Catch those Sunday Vibes every week at Service Brewing with beats, brews and beermosas featuring sets from local DJs, delicious food trucks and 16 beers on tap. 12:30-5:30 p.m. Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian St. servicebrewing.com

BINGO! AT ELKS LODGE

Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7-9 p.m. Enjoy great family fun, good food at the snack bar and many chances to win cash. Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd.

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Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods, and other delights. Rain or shine.

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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Alida Hotel, 412 Williamson St. Beat the heat and join the fun poolside at the Sunday Swim summer pool series at The Alida. Soak up the sun to the sounds of DJ Fancy Parker and friends, and enjoy inventive cocktails, slushies, and munchies from the Pool Bar. The spacious pool deck is open to all, or cabanas are available by reservation. Dip your toes or dive on in at Sunday Swim. thealidahotel.com

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ON THE COVER Savannah College of Art and Design held its annual Graduation Commencement Celebration on June 3 and 4 with in-person (at the Savannah Convention Ctr.) and virtual ceremonies. Photo by Hadley Stambaugh, courtesy of SCAD.

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Wrap up the weekend with a Sunday Funday Sunset Party on the roof.

Local DJ Doc Ock on the 1s and 2s, an amazing view, Long Drink and Herradura specials, and $3 Rosé all day.

6 - 9 p.m. Top Deck, 125 W. River Street

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Savannah’s largest industry night at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Enjoy Pubstar Karaoke hosted by Shane along with DJ B-RAD playing today’s hits inbetween singers. Enjoy $4-$5 drink

specials all night along with a late night menu and craft cocktail bar. The fun starts at 10pm every Monday! 5500 Abercorn St. Ste. 36

TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET

Weekly market featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products.

Artisans are also featured each week.

Located at 30 Meddin Dr., right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

PILATES CLASS

Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC) offers, to church and non-church members alike, basic Mat Pilates classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15-10:15 a.m., for only $5.00-$6.25 per class. Classes focus on improving core strength, posture, flexibility and muscle tone. Visit siumc. org/nurture 54 Diamond Causeway

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CATCH A CLEAN WAVE @ TYBEE ISLAND PIER

surf and clean up as part of the Catch a Clean Wave program. Kona Brewing brings professional surfer Anna Gudauskus and internationally recognized surf photographer Sarah Lee for an epic surf and beach cleanup. DM Kona on Instagram @KonaBrewingCo to receive you own beach clean-up kit.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

Voted one of Savannah’s best places to enjoy trivia in 2021. Enjoy video trivia hosted by Hangover Entertainment at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Free to play, and starts at 7pm with prizes for top 2 teams. Full menu and craft cocktail bar.

5500 Abercorn St. Suite #36

STAFFORD’S TUESDAY COMEDY OPEN MIC

The ghost of Savannah’s legendary open mic returns. Head out to the sequel to the open mic Hannibal Buress called “whack” and “please put that phone down”. All experience levels welcome!

Come out and give us your best 5 minutes, or just come and laugh at us, we like it. 8:30-11:45 p.m. Stafford’s Public House, 306 W. Upper Factor’s Walk.

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MOSS + MARSH LAUNCHES SUMMER COLLECTION

A LOCAL ARTISAN MAKES HER DREAMS COME TRUE

By Marley Gibson Features Writer

gratification. I can do a painting in the morning and within the same day, I can literally put it on a product.”

Brodmann uses a unique technique to place her original watercolor paintings on fabrics and products.

“After I began watercolor, I fell into sublimation as a recommendation from a friend who does it. I asked her if she could print it for me and she said I should do it myself.

So, I did,” Brodmann said with a laugh.

Sublimation is a newly popular method of printing that transfers a design from sublimation paper to a piece of fabric or product material with pressure and heat to change the solid ink particles into a gas.

“We used to screen print fabric,” Brodmann said. “It was, as you can imagine, a very labor-intensive process. With sublimation… it’s a chemistry process. It’s turning a solid into a gas.

Unlike screen printing, the dye is absorbed by the fabric for a natural, soft-to-the-touch feel.

Brodmann explained she has a special printer and paper she uses. “I take my images, print them out, and then put the paper on the fabric or whatever product we’re imprint-

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Candace Brodmann never dreamed she would have a successful homegrown business. Now, the Athens native and Savannah resident is launching her new summer collection full of functional products that make life easier and more beautiful geared toward coastal living.

“We’re excited to feature these innovative, high-tech fabrics combined with my original coastal and ocean-inspired watercolors,” said Brodmann, Owner and Creative Director of the Savannah-based Moss + Marsh.

Her company offers towels, ponchos, UV shirts, dry bags, and can coolers, to name a few of the products. Some of her designs showcase whimsical octopi, playful flamingos, and majestic sea turtles, which are all hand-drawn and painted by Brodmann.

“I’ve always been an artist. Always done art,” Brodmann explained. “I went to [the University of Georgia] UGA starting as a painting major and then I switched to textiles.

There was something very satisfying about making functional goods.”

Even though Brodmann racked up experience working for a major bedding supplier where she got to see her designs in stores such as Macy’s and Target, in 2013, she and her husband, Harry, came to Savannah (his home) to start their family.

Brodmann chuckled and said, “The business started when parenting started. I began thinking about these products that we, as a family, needed. We started exclusively as a baby company, but we’ve transitioned and pivoted into so much more.”

“Since the beginning, my mission/goal of the company was to make multifunctional products that make life easier and more beautiful. So, that’s been the root of it,” she said.

“In college, I hated watercolor. But then, someone gave me a watercolor kit as a Secret Santa or something. I started dabbling and it just took off.”

As with the rest of the world undergoing the changes of 2020, Brodmann found herself at a crossroads, as well.

“I was thinking, ‘Where am I going with this business?’ and ‘What am I doing?’” she noted. “With all that happened [in 2020], I had a chance to follow my heart as to what I wanted. The coolest part is my customers and followers are receptive to that. It’s the best feeling ever… putting yourself out there, being vulnerable, and having people want more of it.”

“We started printing UV shirts in 2020 and then we’ve added – I don’t know how many products. When I look at my art, it’s not wall art. It’s art that people live with and enjoy throughout their day and life. I learned how to manipulate it [watercolor] in the way I can control acrylic paint. I’m being realistic with a bit of whimsy.”

Not just that, she stressed, “What’s so fun is the instant

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ing on and put it under heat. The heat turns the solid ink into a gas and dyes the product.”

And, because of such innovation and creativity, Moss + Marsh keeps Brodmann quite busy.

“It’s crazy to think I have two full-time workers and a part-time person, as well,” she said. What’s cool about this summer collection is now that I have this team, it’s not all on me. We have design meetings and share the process together. I have a SCAD grad and a fashion student at Georgia Southern, so it’s great for me to share these skills and teach them.”

“We’ve been doing the UV shirts, but wanted to brand a bit more with our beach towels and beach ponchos. The microfiber material is resistant to sand—just wipes off—and it’s really soft and quick to dry,” she said.

One product she’s excited about is the dry bag.

“It’s designed to keep your personal and waterproof items safe and dry. These bags have no seams or zippers or any place where water can seep in,” she explained. We’ve seen so many beach bags out there so we wanted to do something different, but super beneficial. When we go out on the boat, having things secure and where they won’t get wet is crucial.”

Brodmann said the main source of their sales is their website. However, she proudly states they are also in over 100 different stores throughout the country.

“We’re in Locally Made in downtown Savannah, as well as Polka Dots on the island,” the artist added.

Brodmann feels she has gotten to this place due to several factors. “Being true to your own art, but knowing when to pivot. If you put something out there and it’s not loved, don’t take it personally.

That’s the hard thing with artists and business.

Sometimes they don’t go together, you know, the whole right brain, left brain. I wished my art school had taught business. I’ve learned a lot along the way through trial and error, but it’s so important to be true to your brand and your mission and people will find you.”

It isn’t simply Brodmann’s business that grew as she and her husband welcomed two daughters.

Ettalee and Violet. Violet’s arrival coincided with the company’s record orders.

“We were at the end of 2021—our biggest quarter ever—and I was 8 months pregnant,” Brodmann

said, a bit winded at the memory. “Fortunately, things slowed down in January and I was able to step back and train and prepare the team before [she] arrived. It’s really special to have this team— God truly sent me this perfect team. I had to interview the perfect people to be involved in this very personal family business.”

Ettalee colors in the shop and Violet has her own seat so both can be part of mom’s world and part of the team.

“This is the first busy season where I’ve been able to step back, focus on the art and the bigger picture things, and my team is doing all of the production.”

Brodmann stressed how grateful she is for her husband, Harry, an operations manager by trade.

“Last year, I knew we had to have a serious talk about the growth we were having. I had a part-time job from home in 2021 and I wanted to quit. Harry told me I needed to show him on paper where I could make a certain amount of money. I laughed at first, but two months later, I looked at the track record and we were going to hit the goal and exceed it! We both had this teary-eyed moment where we were both… ‘Wow… we’re doing this.’”

And, now, with her new summer items available online and in stores, Brodmann takes great satisfaction in knowing her efforts are appreciated.

“One of the first times I realized the joy of this business was the end of 2020 when we were slammed for our first extremely busy season. In just retail alone, we were getting out 100 orders a week and couldn’t clear the cue! It was intense, but Christmas came and I thought about how many people were opening a present that I made. That was like…wow…surreal.”

“One of the reasons I wanted to start this business was not just to create functional things, but because I love gifting. When I was testing out items, I was gifting everything to my friends. So, realizing that was sort of a full-circle moment.”

Brodmann said she has a neon sign in her shop that reads: “Dream. Hustle. Pray.”

“I feel like that sums up where we started to now…and what it’s taken to get here,” she said.

“I’ve had dreams that may have been long term or short term, but I hustled to make them happen… and there were a lot of prayers.”

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SAVANNAH CULINARY INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN THIS SUMMER Savannah Culinary Institute announced that construction will begin this summer at 7 West Bay Street as the new downtown location for the expansion of Savannah Technical College’s Culinary Arts program.

The Technical College System of Georgia recently selected The Pinyan Company as the construction manager.

They are working on pre-construction estimating now and plan to start construction in mid-August. They anticipate it will be a 10- to 11-month project.

With only 3,000-square-feet of classroom, lab and cooking space, Savannah Tech has had extremely limited resources at the Savannah campus. The kitchen operates 16 hours a day Monday through Thursday, plus four hours on Friday. In 2014, the College designated one classroom on the Savannah Campus as sugar and chocolate lab, allowing additional

space beyond the kitchen to be dedicated to culinary arts instruction.

With the success of the Baking & Pastry Arts program, classes are full, and the College is unable to offer enough sections to meet demands.

The expansion will more than double the available instructional space for Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts.

Senior level (second year) students will take classes and work in the bakery and restaurant. Entry-level (first year) students will continue to take courses in the teaching kitchen and classrooms at the College’s campus on White Bluff.

“This has been a long time coming,” said STC President Dr. Kathy Love. “We started dreaming about this project in 2009 and started really looking in 2011.

We have had some near misses, and some great opportunities. This is exactly where we needed to be, and the building we

needed to be in.”

“This location represents the very best real learning opportunity for our students,” said STC Culinary Arts Department Head Chef Gearry Caudell. “This has been a huge missing piece of the puzzle that we haven’t been able to do until now. We are excited about it.”

Savannah Culinary Institute graduates are working in the area’s finest restaurants and establishments, including the Alida Hotel, Local 11 Ten, Le Café Gourmet, Savannah Yacht Club, and The Landings Club in addition to catering, entrepreneurs and private chefs.

Connect Savannah will have more information on the new campus expansion on Bay St. as details are made available. Check connectsavannah.com for more information about Savannah Tech’s culinary offerings and future space downtown.

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PETS OF THE WEEK Each week, we will highlight pets available for adoption from local rescue organizations. In June, we are featuring Chatam County Animal Services.

DALE

AGE: 1 YEAR OLD COLOR: BLACK AND WHITE WEIGHT: 45 LBS Dale is a young terrier mix who came to us as a pup and grew up in our Operation New Hope (ONH) program.

He’s medium energy but gets bursts of excitement when he’s happy! He’s super friendly and loves attention, even from new people. He’s done well with dogs he’s met but any potential dog-sibling would meet Dale prior to adoption so you will know what their relationship will be like before you take him home.

He walks politely on leash and doesn’t mind learning how to work with a new handler. Contact ONH staff at (912) 6449430 to meet Dale!

Operation New Hope is a partnership between Chatham County Animal Services and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. ONH staff and inmates provide husbandry, socialization, and training to CCAS animals to increase their adoptability.

SHIA

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Shia came to CCAS in early April and he is ready to find his forever-home!

He’s friendly with everyone he meets and is great with all types of handling, so he would likely do well with children (you can bring the kids to meet him before you adopt!). He makes just as many dog friends as people and he LOVES to play. Shia’s pretty smart so he would enjoy learning tricks and new commands.

He already default-sits for treats so he is primed for positive-reinforcement training. He walks well on leash and is just waiting for someone to give him a chance! Call 912-652-6575 to set an adoption appointment to meet Shia.

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Chatham County Animal Services (CCAS) is located at 7211 Sallie Mood Drive in Savannah, behind the Humane Society. We are open from 1 – 4:30 PM 6 days a week, closed on Wednesdays and major holidays.

CCAS serves as a safety net for the lost, abandoned, and abused animals in our community. We offer volunteer opportunities, dog and cat adoptions, enforce animal-related ordinances, and intake stray or surrendered animals. Visit animalservices.chathamcountyga.gov for more information.

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The Savannah Country Day School Congratulates the Class of 2022!

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The Class of 2022 earned admission to 98 colleges and universities located in 33 states, the District of Columbia and Europe. Additionally, these 95 graduates were offered scholarships totaling more than $7 million collectively from all admitting colleges—in addition to the HOPE awards. Finally, these students enjoyed great results from our two state flagship universities, UGA and Georgia Tech. 74% of our applicants earned admission at Georgia while 50% were admitted at Tech. The impressive, and abbreviated, list of admitting schools (to the right) is a testament to our talented students who embrace a rigorous curriculum while receiving personalized college guidance from our team of experienced counselors.

Discover the Country Day difference!

Call 912.925.8800 to learn more about The Savannah Country Day School.

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SCAD’S CLASS OF 2022 ITS LARGEST EVER

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Degrees conferred at graduation celebration with Amy Poehler, host Daniel Thrasher, and honorees David Yurman and Tricky Stewart

The Savannah College of Art and Design celebrated the Class of 2022, the university’s largest graduating class, with digital and in-person events Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4.

“The Class of 2022 will carry SCAD in their hearts wherever they go, into every boardroom, every brand they build, and every atelier and studio they launch,” said SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace. “SCAD Bees make the world more beautiful. Together, we strengthen our communities and uplift our neighbors. These talented Bees may be graduating, but they never leave SCAD. They are SCAD. And they shine our love and light in everything they create for others.”

The high-energy, digital conferment of degrees ceremony was emceed by entertainer, actor, composer, YouTube sensation, and SCAD alum Daniel Thrasher (B.F.A., performing arts, 2015).

President Wallace conferred degrees and presented two honorary degrees to visionary artists David Yurman and Tricky Stewart.

Yurman is a jewelry designer and sculptor with a lifelong love for design and innovation. With his wife and co-founder, Sybil, Yurman created America’s foremost luxury jewelry brand, David Yurman.

Stewart is a multi-Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, and composer. In a career spanning more than three decades, Stewart’s profound respect and appreciation for music has been the guiding force in more than 50 million records sold.

Acclaimed actor, writer, director, producer, and bestselling author Amy Poehler delivered the commencement address to more than 3,200 graduates during the virtual ceremony.

Poehler made her documentary directorial debut with Amazon’s critically acclaimed documentary Lucy & Desi, which she executive produced through her production company Paper Kite Productions. She also executive produces Netflix’s Emmy-Award winning series Russian Doll, Amazon’s Harlem, NBC’s Making It, which she co-hosts alongside Nick Offerman, Peacock’s Baking It, and Fox’s Duncanville, which she co-created and voices two characters. Her acting credits include Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, Inside Out, and Mean Girls, among others.

Other programming included remarks by SCAD alumni Erika Bazo (B.F.A., industrial design, 2014; B.F.A., service design, 2014) and Daniel Freyermuth (B.F.A., industrial design, 2012).

The couple met at SCAD and have since led innovation

and change in their respective creative careers. Bazo is a senior user experience manager at multinational financial services firm Charles Schwab. Freyermuth serves as the product strategy and development director for Flarespace, a Storyteller Overland subsidiary and adventure van parts manufacturer supporting RV manufacturers and the DIY community. Their remarks encouraged the new graduates to “live free, explore endlessly, and tell better stories.”

The HoneyBees, SCAD’s elite performance ensemble, were also featured, along with a compilation video of the university’s 2022 Outstanding Graduates from both the SCAD Savannah and Atlanta locations, and a special highlight reel dedicated to the Class of 2022.

Outstanding graduates represented an array of the university’s top ranked degree programs including business of beauty and fragrance, interactive design and game development, industrial design, interior design, performing arts, visual effects, and user experience (UX) design.

The digital event was livestreamed via YouTube with a link to the live broadcast, which gave at-home viewers a front-row seat to the show.

Savannah graduates participated in the ceremony designated for their school on either Friday, June 3, or Saturday, June 4.

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SCAD GRADS Images from the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Graduation Celebration on June 3 and 4 at the Savannah Convention Center.

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School’s out for summer, and for newly graduated seniors of the class of 2022 it marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Graduation day is a culmination of a student’s hard work and dedication, and considering how difficult the last two years have been it’s quite the accomplishment.

Two Jenkins graduates, Frank George and Dan Ha, discussed their high school experience and plans for the future.

Frank George graduated as salutatorian from Jenkins High School, and was part of its engineering program. Along with his stellar academic performance George was also a varsity athlete, playing baseball his first three years of school all while juggling leadership positions in various clubs.

George served as the president of the Student Ambassadors club, secretary of the national honors society and a member of the high school’s math team.

During his senior year he decided to take a break from baseball and pick up an operations engineering apprenticeship at Gulfstream. For his internship George said that he learned how to work in a team and gained hand-on experience with real world projects.

After the summer George will start school at Georgia Tech majoring in aerospace engineering.

“Gulfstream influenced me because my dad works there, and I also got an apprenticeship, my senior year,” explained George on his motivation for choosing his major. Aerospace engineering would allow George to shoot for the stars, as he expressed his interest in developing and designing spacecraft.

George also pointed out that a change in environment is something he is looking forward to.

“I’m super excited to be going to college. Especially because this last year I noticed my motivation level was just going down,” said George. “I need a new environment to spark some passion and continue to work hard.”

Prior to starting college in Atlanta, George is looking forward to hanging out with his friends over the summer and taking time to relax.

Dan Ha is another recent Jenkins graduate. Since his middle school days at STEM Academy, Ha has gravitated toward the field of robotics.

“All I did in school was just get good grades. That’s all my parents asked. I didn’t really know anything about the clubs. ...One of my teachers asked me if I wanted to join robotics since I was good at math and creative,” explained Ha. Ha chose to go to Jenkins because of the school’s engineering program, and joined the robotics club to continue pursuing his passion.

“I want to be an engineer. I did robotics in middle school, and I saw that Jenkins also offered the program so I thought it was just a no brainer,” said Ha Ha also participated in Model United Nations as part of the Vietnamese delegation.

He also was part of the SCCPSS Student Senate and National Honor Society.

For college, Ha plans on attending Georgia Southern University for a year before transferring to Georgia Tech.

He also has plans to visit Vietnam this summer to attend his cousin’s wedding.

- Alex Arango

Originally from Stone Mountain, Tyler Holloway recently graduated from Savannah State University with her Master’s in Business Administration. A double Tiger, Holloway also completed her undergraduate at SSU receiving a bachelor’s degree in Marketing in Fall of 2020. Since completing her graduate degree, Holloway has big plans for the future. She is currently completing a 12-month Mary S. Peake fellowship, which helps equip recent graduates, veterans, and military spouses with leadership skills to help small and local businesses thrive.

“I’m learning all these different skills that will prepare me to be a better candidate when I’m ready to transition into the workforce,” she explained. Once she completes her fellowship next February, Holloway has plans to eventually start a few businesses of her own. “I want so many. I don’t know which one I want to start first,” she laughed.

One of the ideas she’s set on is a natural skin care line. “I know I’m not the only person with [skin] problems, so being able to provide what I need for other people in my situation will help me be more relatable to my market,” she said.

Holloway got her first taste of entrepreneurship while pursuing her undergraduate at SSU. She and another classmate launched TigerCo Marketing, an online platform where SSU students can sell original products. The proceeds generated by TIgerCo Marketing are then used to fund microloans to help student entrepreneurs launch their businesses. She got the idea while completing an internship with Savannah Sauce Company. “[Owner] Mike Roberson actually developed a sauce for Savannah State University.

It didn’t have a label or a real name yet, so my classmate and I put together a campuswide competition . . . to design a label for the sauce,” Holloway recounted. “We had a homeland security student who designed this amazing label . . . and [it] said Tiger Awesome Sauce. It had this great picture of a tiger on it and the sauce itself is this mustard-based, bright orange sauce. It just popped because the SSU colors are orange and blue,” she explained.

Roberson was impressed by Holloway and her classmate’s marketing skills, putting together the competition together. He decided to let them sell Tiger Awesome Sauce on their own, independent of his company. “So my classmate and I decided to set up [an] ecommerce platform, TigerCo Marketing, to give other students on our campus who may have a product . . . a platform to sell it,” she continued.

Holloway and her classmate were the pioneers for the ecommerce platform. They aren’t involved currently, but they are glad to have had the opportunity to help other students: “It’s going to be a great way for SSU students to boost engagement with their market even if they don’t have the platform. It was something exciting to be a part of, and it definitely gave me some entrepreneurial skills that [will help me] be a business owner later on,” she said.

For Holloway, higher education is a means to freedom, and she is enjoying a sense of accomplishment and liberation: “I really do understand more and I can be a more productive citizen. . . I applaud anybody who is going to school . . . it all makes a difference and bettering yourself . . . makes you valuable member of society and gives you that self-accomplishment.”

In all, Holloway is grateful to SSU for equipping her with the education and skills she will need to be successful in her career. “I want to thank SSU because the faculty members are amazing. It makes such a difference having that professor who actually cares about your mental well-being, not just academics,” she expressed.

Holloway is excited for future Tigers completing their education at SSU now, and hopes they have great experiences like she did to set them up for success.

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Christopher Gael Aceves Alexander John Adams Brooke Marie Allen John Constantine Allen Taylor MacKenzie Allen Theodore Joseph Anneken Corey Addiex Dare Argrow Julio Cesar Arrieta-Gonzalez Kelvin Maudiel Arteaga Parker Kyle Austin Cooper Scott Bachman Allyson Rose Baldwin Pierrienne Cynthiania Baptiste Emma Elizabeth Bearden Taylor Michele Beasley Cameron Lee Bell Cates Rhodes Bicknese Hannah Danielle Hutchinson Bradshaw Tavare Lamont Brewton II Abigail Cole Brown Quinton Isaiah Jashawn Brown Kevin Blake Bryant Amy Christina Bull Isabella Maria Burkhart Marlee Lynne Burner Reagan Anastasia Burnett Madison Ansley Caldwell Isabella Emma Cali Adam Christopher Camp Joshua Mason Cannady Penelope Erin Casteel Sophia Castillo-Gomez Jackson Connor Cheeks Jade Alexis Rose Cintron Kamyrn Grace Clark Danielle Linda Coffman Anna Leigh Collins Courtney Renee Collins Cian Daniel Coogan Peyton Elizabeth Coursey Angelina Cozette Cowart Steven Carlile Cowart Alek Andrew Davidenko Aston Mayari Dent Zarna Pratul Desai Yaser Mutlak Diab Emily Nicole Dickerson Kailin Elizabeth Dickey Joshua Blake Downing Isabel Allene Duck Christina Jolie Durden Jeffery Logan Ellis Jackson Clark Elms Julia Susanne Emelett Elizabeth Grace Emrich Jada Kariel Evans Robert Van Deventer Evans IV Shaqari Camoren Fairley Gracelyn Angelina Fernandez Brighid Dianne Fobes Megan McCall Folan Dillon Marie Fryer Jacob Edward Furman Josiah Luke Gamble Delaney Rae Game Eileen Yarimeth Garcia Fermin Lindsey Elizabeth Godwin Tyler Jaden Goff Christopher Alexander Gordon Colton Lee Graff Kendall Jamir Grant Benjamin Harrison Griffin Keller McKenzie Groover Caitlyn Elizabeth Gualtieri

Madelyn Ingrid Haeussler Sofia Rose Hamstra Aaliyah Michelle Harden Willow Storm Hardwick John Sullivan Hargrove Jr. Jalen Malik Harris Paris Keyasha Harris Annalyse Mae Helms Talaya Michele Hem Micah Landon Hendley Kaden Van Hetager Breonna Beverly Heyward Brittney Carolyn Heyward Nyla Rose Hopps Alyssa Ryan Hughes John Patrick Hughes Robert Logan Hunt Sean Dylan Hunt Henry Stewart Hutcheson Kahlil Antonio Hyman Adam Dean Jacobs Christian Davis James Katelyn Mikayla Jones Walter Houston Jones William Ireland Jones Zaire Tavon Jones Adael Juarez Logan Elijah Jurkas Ian Lane Kachmar Thomas Levi Joseph Kalaniopuu-A-Kaiamamao Kailipalauli Emmanuel Phillip Kelley Connor Michael Kessler Emma Nicole Killough Laurel Elizabeth Killough Christopher Brandon Brice Kitchens Kylie Michelle Kline Mollie Eileen Lanigan Ahmad Yousef Lara Mohammed Ayed Lara Darien John Lawrence Kinan Paul Lawson Angeline Ngo Le Jimmy Le Timmy Nguyen Le Madison Taylor Lee Rachel Victoria Lee Izabella Marie LeFavour Sophia Pauline Levy Langston Charles Lewis Laurel Grace Lingenfelter Thomas Beaumont Lossing Abigale Dahlin Loughridge Delaney Ruth Love Silvester Pham Luu Christopher West Mailler Kaylee Beatrice Mailler Cataldo James Maria Andrew Allen Martin Aubrey Paige Matthews Asher Monroe McBride Charles William McCall IV Sophia Kay Meere Anthony Felix Melendez Hannah Kay Micke Emma Catherine Miles Jacob James Miller Imani Chenille Mills Garrison Suzanna Minor Matthew Paul Mujezin Marlene Mary-Xia Murray James Arthur Nave Charisma Leigh Nead Harley Taryn Nevil

Reise Olivia New Alexis Elizabeth Newman Kent Duc Nguyen Quan Ngoc Nguyen Taylor Ashton O’Berry Julia Caroline O’Brien Zachary William Owen Lauren Ella Page Kris Daxesh Patel Vaibhav N. Patel Ne’Quan Olumide Perry Hallie Ann Suk Poole Zoe Irene Poole Janiah Denise Mo’Nae Powell Anastasia Paige Price Gabrielle Marie Proper Giselle Ramirez Alan Alexandro Ramirez-Garcia Korynth Ivy Ramsby Emma-Louise Ramus Joseline Rayas-Mayo Preston Carter Reed Telece Sonee Reid Mauro Andre Romero Rivera Sydney Koren Rost Scott Kyle Rouse Skyler Paige Rutherford Ryleigh Claire Sandefur Somrak Walker Schindler Joshua Dale Schlueter Samantha Grace Schmitz Angel Marie Schultz Jasen Jarmal Schultz Kymberly Ann Sell Mitchell Franklin Singletary Payton Vivian Skinner Alica Smith Arianna Dominque Le’Shay Smith Khinidi Nicole Geneva Smith Luke Tuco Smith Willis Lee Smith Emnanuel Dyshawn Snead Joshua Jared Solis-Figueroa Julian Terrence Spencer Morgan Marie Stanley Anna Lillian Stennis Olivia Jade Strozier Paolo Alessandro Stucchi Kylie Faye Sullivan Hannah Lael Summerall Luisa Soleil Tatum Cody McKinley Tennant Caylin Anasjae Thompson Connor Gregory Thompson Ilana Breann Thompson-Noble Tyler Logan Coy Thrasher Chandler Michael Tillery Jack Tomas Tirado-Frederick Alyssa Marie Tolbert Samantha Frellie Maral Turner Jackson Louis VanderMay Alondra Jhulianna Vasquez Martinez Alexandra Vega-Cruz Brian Jacob Vinson Jr. Jaylen DaCharn Washington Emerson Sawyer Waters Savannah Anne Weatherly Natalie Ann Weininger Noah Anthony Wellmaker Alecia Yvonne White Brayden Lee Whitten Kenyatta Yohance Wilder Jr. Jace Nicole Williams Kanye Rakeem Victor Williams Marina Faith Wilmot Channing Paris Wood Russell Andre-Wright Wright Trinity Alexys Wright Leah Caitlin Wu Logan Charles Wynstra Avery Eads Young

Robert W. Groves High School William Hosea Allen Bradley Michael Anderson Chaderia Samaria Anderson Aanyiah Angel Anthony* Vanessa Viridiana Avila Fernanda Isabel Avila Degrandez Bryan Jamal Bailey Mikell Baker Cameron Nathaniel Barkey Hector Bautista Valle Dyre’N Don Bedeau Julian Mateo Betancourth Tocua* Alexus Rose Black Basheire Zikea Blige Santee Omarion Blige Kiheem Rondez Dashamar Brant Ashley Shanell Brown Cameron Ahmad Brown Da’Kari Travon Brown Nathan Brown Jr. Desiree Ann Bumpers Ta’Neajah Raniya Campbell** Cesar Alexander Castro Julian Castro Tiyonna Sileta Chisholm Equammi Mekhi Chisolm Davin Octave Chow-Yuk Raven Shamiya Christie Da’Vondria Jamiya Cohen Jerald Lewis Colonel Maria Alicia Contreras Na’Shante Shakia Cooper*** Chloe Rayahna Cutter Aaron Ivan Davis Angel Saul Delgado Ja’Kwan Mikel Dickerson Jason Ray Dorsey Luis Angel Eleuterio-Santiago Alexander Everhart Arlenia Macksen Ewing Tyler Arrington Ewing Giovanni Luis Fernandez Jadyn Michelle Frederick McKalynn Chantel Fryer Paris Abrianna Furlow Gerardo Garcia Andrade Hayley Sofia Garcia Michelle Nichole Garcia-Salomon Akaylah Jania Garner Jaylen Christopher Gary Jaylin Rashard George Tamar Janiya Glover Chelsea Summer Grant Omarrie Makee Grant Omarrieon Makale Grant Roshawna Fantasia Greenlee Ta’Niyah Breon Griffin Leon David Guerrero Andrade Jose Donato Gutierrez Roberto Hernandez Estrada Daisa Mikela Hamilton Jeania Shaniece Hampton Tonae Cristy’ana Hampton Alicia Monet Hankerson

Jimmie Mikel Harper Vanessa Michelle Harriott Miah Logan Harris Marion Andrew Hendrix Lionae Garthia Heron Gariel Bea Llanto Himpit Zanniah Nashae Hines Zarriah Michea Hines Jacob Allen Raymond Holliday Kenyae Eanal Hopkins Zaydmalik Dae Shaughn Hunt Christian Noel Hunter LaurynAshley Hunter A’Niya Zirea Hutchinson Allazaya Chyanne Jackson E’Naysia Shatoree Jackson Rashard Antwan Jackson Rita Lavern Jackson Kimberly Jaime-Camarena Alexia Shawnte’ Jeffers Jazmine Lanell Jefferson Aamya Nadine Marie Johnson I’keen Richard Johnson Kiairah Lademery Johnson Natalie Marie Maenique Johnson Tremaine Litmont Johnson Raquan Jawayne Jordan Isaiah James Jokkene Chanell Mary Jones McKayla Marie Jones Darrell Anthony Jordon Tynece Keyanna Kendrick Shirlena Anndrina Kennedy Ke’roney Jerome King Cayla Amani Lanes Ricardo Antonio Lara Aniyah La’Chasity Lemon Ronald Antwan Lemon Eduardo Lopez Jehovani Lopez Ramirez Isyss Sy’rai Lynch Andrea Nicolle Machado Ramirez Christopher Reginald Magwood Hezekiah Ja’Shawn Manning Kameira D’aneise Martin Randy Lee McBride Christopher Michael McDuffie D’Rique Allonni McGriff-Douse Qamari Marquis McKinney Johnathan Malik Middleton Xavier Alejandro Mojica Ortiz Danyra Abigail Montalvo-Villa Laila Symone Moore* Dyzhane’ Lavon Morgan OVSade Jabri Nash Soraya Taliyah Oliver Angelo Orozco Shaunta Romel Orr Alissa Aaleighda Owens Devin Demetrius Peek Jasmin Zarco Perez Brian John Samuel Pierce Mallelys dela Caridad Pino Tyshera Monai Porter

Malik DeVal-Stephany Pridgen Abdul Hamid Qayyum* Abida Qayyum Corinn Shani Queenan* Janiyah Cha’Nelle Ransom J’Quan Darius Reed Paige Marie Richards* Ra’Keem De’Andre Robbins Ja’Naria Amoni Roberts Alianna Yesenia Roberts-Ocasio De’Asia Daisy Robins Kimone’ Laniah Robinson Oscar Armando Rodriguez Jenifer Rojas Cano Orieal Sierra Ross Lemuel LaRue Rouse Neil Jahel Chauvin Royer Shania Lacoya Sams Taniya Keviona Sanders Ianna Santana Belliard Ky’Rha Ariona Saures Cire Nasun Scott Ja’Nijhah Ronae’ Scott DaQuawn Nicholas Shellman D’Nisha Lamia Small* Janiyah Marie Smalls McKira Tayanna Smith Tyler Ta’Tianna Re’nee Solomon Courtney Nicole Stephens Makhailia Simone Stephens Kobe O’Mony Tanksley Edciris Amanda Torres-Ciriaco David Daniel Trujillo Ashtonn Andrew Tuma Cristhian Jahir Turcios Cano Adriane Shadreya Tyson Anija Mo’nae Tyson Zyleria Aushanay Tyson Robert Uribe Allison Michelle Valle Jorge Ramiro VillaFranca Jaden Nicole Walker Jaden Kadafi Wall Justin Bernard Ward Mehki Da’Michael Ward Kalasia Monet Washington Anariasia Anteria Monea Watson Zachary Christian Werkman Christopher Michael Allen Wigley Anthony Jamal Williams Brian Jameel Williams Harmonee Jena Williams Jaden Jamal Williams Stephon Demetris Williams Grace Victoria Williamson Cortland Lee Wilson Taylor Alexander Wilson Jalen Maurese Woodard Grace Elizabeth Work ***Valedictorian **Salutatorian *Honor Graduate

2022 VALEDICTORIAN

Na’Shante Shakia Cooper 2022 SALUTATORIAN

Ta’Neajah Raniya Campbell

Sol C. Johnson High School

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Mallory Zane Jones

2022 SALUTATORIAN

Courtney Denise Johnson

Layla Alycia Adamson Destiny Mikea Allen Royuana-Marie Patricia Anderson Jakhia Monea Andrews Ta’Layjah Shakia Arkwright Nolan Jakhari Bacon Alaria Sa’rye D. Baker Chantel Antonese Barnwell Jaydon Javari Bass* Kayla Rae Beranger Ivy Sierra Denise Bevins Ke’Andre Westly Biggins Veniece Treyonah Blount* Makhira Eamon Boggs Kavorey Kaleen-Antonio Boone Antoniece Latoya Bostick MaKayla Sanai’ Bostick Amari Ja’nique Bowens Derrick Tyrell Brantley Ha’Laijah Amani Brown JaHeim Lawon Brown Jermaine Lamont Brown, Jr. Vontarious Ti’won Dashone Burley Zy’lora Leeajah Butler Nia Victoria Champen Raymona Shibria Jenay Chester Jazmine Tenae’ Coleman Jalen Rose Connor Maraina Layla Cornish Nautica Renee Crawford Logan Angelino Crooks Gracie Serissa Crowley Lashaun Sedrick Cunningham Terri Lashaye Cuttray Katelynn Victoria Davis Rayla Monae Davis Zaniya Leonari Dempsey Phillex Kareem Dingle Orion Keoki Doak Doran Neeali Amirah Dozier-Muhammad* Camari Jihee Drayton Alayvia Nichole Dupont Anthony David Edenfield, Jr. Keon Saadiq Edwards Taniya Janea Forest Antanasia Viola Nicole Foxworth Justin Alexander Frazier Orlando Dusimi Gardner DaeShawna Shavonne Garvin

Veronika Danielle Garvin James Gerald, Jr. Ta’Mara Da’Nasha Glover Joe’l Antonio Gordon William Antwan Gordon, Jr. Shalaysia Remona Grady ChamPale LeDonyae Graham Kebrin Kenny Green Keeon-Ameeq Jai-leel Makii Green Diamonique Infiniti Elaine Hadley Faith Myha Hairston Gloria Annelisa Hall Sha’Ron Michelle Hall Amani Jewel Hamilton Mekhi Gregory Hamilton Zyheim DeAndre Hamilton K’lya Amonte Hankerson Jacques’Ja Kimery Hannah Demond LeShawn Hendrix Zoe’ Gwendolyn Hoffman Talayna Alisha Holmes Nia Monique Holt Jermaine Anthony Holzendorf Ashanti T’Keyia Houston Ted Morris Hurst III Elijah Lawrence Hymon Brandice D’Monica Branshear Ingram Kiristin Samori Jenkins Courtney Denise Johnson** Davion Lee Jones Mallory Zane Jones*** Nevaeh’ Terese Jones Rushawnda Kaprice Kapers Russell Kapers, Jr. Jaleeh Alexander Kearse Karriem Conyal Malik Kennedy Braden Paul Leitner Arianna Donesha Levy Je’lyn Jawan Lewis Imani Aaliyah Massey JeVary Amarion Maxwell David Timothy McNeal Akera Lynn Melton* Jamon Jamel Miller Takia Simone Milton Janya Samone Montgomery Talashia Devonna Morris Terron Mykell Mott* Jakiyah Jahnea Muhammad*

Khaleelah Medinah Muhammad Darius Palmer Nadia Mhyaa Patrick Janiya Kiauna Aulonn Phillips Stacy Jermaine Phillips Maya Amari Ida Powell Xayon Ahmad Praylo Tyler Ricky Priester Dy’Quan Ty’ron Pugh Elaina Ja’Lysa Reed Marlyn Lamar Reynolds, Jr. Jordan Marion-Lynna Richardson Cam’Ron Blake Sams Jayla Jamilah Karen Sapp Arianna Marie Sarante McCalla Lily Scott John Wayne Simmons Aniyah Jimora Singleton Isaiah Nathaniel Smith Craig James Lloyd Smokes Aubri’anah Danay Swinton Dylan Samuel Thomas Joshua Alexander Micah Thomas Rosionna Elizabeth Thompkins* N’Kayla Janai Thompson Elijah Lawrence VanNatta Jacari Isaiah Walker Mya Nevaeh Erica Walker Tylek Maurice Walker Cody Jarrod Warren Knaci Kamari Washington Kur’Leya Ty’Onna Washington Salah Tarif Hanif Washington Camren Nicole Welch MarKayla Alisha West Alexis Renardiah Williams Micheal Tyrone Williams Nigeriah Ja’Mya Williams Ma’Layah Shadote Wilson Ashawntay Nykayla Wright Johnny Jakeem Ronique Young Shadraya Takya Young Ta’Brashar Zhykeria Young Travis Jarell Young ***Valedictorian **Salutatorian *Honor Graduates

Sol C. Johnson High School Graduation

Alfred Ely Beach High School HONOR GRADUATES Aniyah Syrai Stevenson*** Madison Amaya Gaddis** Nicheala Denisha Edwards Lisely Karina Gonzales Francisco Samaria NiDrina Harris RanDe’Jah Be’Jean Jasper E’Lena Elizabeth Johnson Aaliyah Marie Lawrence Ameer Carlisle Corey Phillips Andre’l LaShanda Shuman Selmah Syidi Emani Sharee Thompson Christiana Monae’ Watts Kimaura Ariona Williams Cristina Nashalyn Andrade Avila Aida Lorena Arias-Aguilera Samarya Tishante’ Aught Farrhen Kasheya Bacon Ladarius Tavone Barnett Aaliyah Denise Bellinger Cameron Charles Bennett Naikera Kimberlyn Benton Lyrick Saida Berry Clelyasia Trinity Best Antonio Charico Black Ja’Lonee TeShay Bolling Jalaya Marie Brewington Javion Christopher Bridgette Alexus Elizabeth Brockington Rickera Latrelle Broomfield Ja’Quari Sammie Brown Laila Cherice Brown Ariel Nicole Bryant Rayn Miniya Zariel Bullard Gabrielle Nicole Burke Antwan Tawaine Bynes Mokhyia ShaNeisha Byrd Asia Jamall Carr Angel Kean Jujuan Chisolm LaTina Malajiah Clark Aryanna Shanell Collins Darrell Lamont Collins Kyrstyona V Collins William Hugh Cook, III Ka’Niyah Frankie Monet Cooper Draven Mark Criswell C’mone Taki CutKelvin Aubreonna Rashonda Daniels Mattel James Daniels Ameyah Antoinette Dantzler Samaya Michelle Davis Taylor Monae Davis Jim’Miah Zy’Kera Dumpson Jernard Nathan Duncan McKenzie Darryl Duncan Tyrek Niji Levon Duncan Terrian Keshaun Dunham Deysi Guadalupe Duran-Perez LaTroy Terrill Eady Aniyah Gerlynn Verdell Epps Tashoni Lashay Evans Laury Valery Foucal Aaron ShaVonte-DaWhyte Freeman Dontrey LeKief Furman Shania Marie Gadson Brian Garcia Alvarez Emanee Nicole Garvin Shawntre Montel Glenn Shanarra NaShay Glover Rene Paramo Gomez

Ah’Ziah Porshay Gordon Jayden Jacob Gordon Kadijah Ja’Riel Gordon Kyreese Florenze-Claude Gordon Larrion Kha’mani Green Matthew William Greene Michaela DeAndr Ren Gresham Kimora Demetriona Hargrove Le’Nise Ni’Cole Harris Jamari Sherrod Hawk William Deshawn Hayes Davinno Anthonio Hayles Julius Derian Hayward Paula Ann Michelle Henry Kevin Hernandez-Cecilio Keith Antonio Hunter Kimberly Breaun Hunter Michael David Hunter Mikell Ty’ee Hunter Shania Lashay Hurst Madajia Rosa Iford Taliyah Shanice Jackson Narkayla Monquie James Jayquan Zaire Jefferson Wendy Anahi Jeronimo Castillo Isaiah Luke Jobe-Winn Blasia Denise Marie Johnson Chanyah Simone Najay Johnson Katlynne Amela Mariah Johnson Kenyanna Samira-Arshay Johnson Kyarriea Latrease Ashare Johnson Le’Monekaa Ivoryonna Johnson Sierra Renae’ Johnson Ty’liyah Malaysia Johnson Aubreyana Lynae Jones Deonte’ Ty’ree Jones Earl Simeon Jones Quincy Lamar Jones Zaria Jalee Jones Isaiah Robert Dean Jordan Malaysia Vivica Jordan Shanard Markial Jordan Destinee Marie Joyner Isaiah Darryl Kelly Merilyn Alexus Kennedy Sateadra Lataysia Kent Britney Madison Kidd Anthony Dewayne King, Jr. Camari Gwen King Dominique TyShawn LaCount Hugo Alexander Lagunes Khadaliah Ashia-Maere Lee Uriah Jeremiah Lemon Dalaysha Sonia Letbetter Cheyenne Christina Lewis Porsha Yvette Lockhart Desiree Lavonnia Lovett Troie Siobhan Mack Dasani Daylan Magwood Tremaine Zykeil Martin Trinity Samiah Mason Alechia Marshay McCoy Ulaysha Tionna Middleton Tra’Keira Sha’nique Milton Mirclae Kenyattea Mitchell Jasharia Ashanti Mobley Jamir D’Ante Moore Jabaree Carmelo-Antonyo Morell Ja’Corey De’Andre Morrall Aniyah Serenity Morris Ziriah Zuree Za’Nell Moultrie-Fields Al’lejah Dollie Mae Moultry

Kennedy Ashia Bra’Shay Mozie Sarah Elizabeth Muldrow Marissa Marie Murkerson DaJuan James Nimmons Fields Ja’niya Destiny Arionna Norman Sahara Alexandra Norwood Cerenity NeCole O’Banner Iulian Pagoni Shamiyah Makayla Palmer Kishan Manish Patel Demarcus Teon Perry Ronald Jarrell Polite Na’shakera Laura Porter Todd Zachary Post Deja’ Tyniece Powers Amiya Sheree Pretty Corey Demetrius Pringle Sean Avon Quarterman Erikson Reyes-Vargas Jazmine Mo’Nique Reynolds Ashani Kiambre Rice Johnathan Sherrod Richey Serenity Florence Roanhorse Sideria LaShae Roberts Alexandra Rodriguez Vazquez Brandon Rojas Garcia Jubria Donniase Samuels Tatiana Ivette Santiago Korvon Jermiah Saulsberry Jermaine Jamel Saxon Eaironna La’shai Scott Samurai JaQuille Scott Sean Andre Scott Jamaad Ah’meen Shellman Rajamel J. Sheppard RaNiya Iyona Simmons Zenya Jacqui Singleton Dominique Alexander Sloan James Edward Smith Kentrell Amiya Smith Ashley Lynnette Soto Sierra Rose Spann Steve Anthony Spann, Jr. My’racle Ja’Nautica Sparks Arshay Renee Stoney Kayla Cadasia Summers Anakei Karon Taylor Dejanare Michelle Taylor Jamesha Antoinette Taylor Kameron Demetrius Thomas Machaela Marreane’ Thomas Messiah Zion Thomas Alyssa Monae Washington Ayanna Victoria Washington Zyriyah Monique Watson Angela Renee Shawn Williams Chosen Atoyia Williams Jekia Ariel Williams Levita Janee’ Williams Najeh Anthony Williams Nyasia Lanai Williams Ti’yanna Darvell Williams Laila Lashaunda Wilson Tali Dwayne Wilson Ja’Cinda Saterika Wolfolk Matthew James Wood Da’nysia Amanda Denise Wright Jamari Orlando Wright ***Valedictorian **Salutatorian

2022 VALEDICTORIAN

Aniyah Syrai Stevenson 2022 SALUTATORIAN

Madison Amaya Gaddis

Woodville Tompkins Technical and Career High School

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Chance De’Shon McKinnie 2022 SALUTATORIAN

Samira Ewetola

Emmanuel Oluwaseun Adeniyi* Baryn Amari Elizabeth Allen London Shamaryai Anderson* John Michael Arteaga-Martinez Nestor Alonso Barajas-Ruiz* Rachell Beltran Fernandez* YaNella Olivia Biggins Jayla Lindsey Bolden* Mya Lavonia Bostic Amaya Kalita Bradley Jailyn Marie Braxton Jaheim Naquon Brown* Kennedi Alexis Brown Nashira Karensa Bryan Vijay D’ann Bryant* Destiny TaNay Campbell-Wright* Malik DaiShaun Carstarphen Janiyah Taliyah Castle* Josue Jonas Castro* Isaiah Solomon Clark Jalil Amaru Coast* Jayla Zykhia Coney Jewel Joyce Nariechelle Cotton* JaMya Mone’t Crawford Jameson Christian Cummings Jikobe Christopher Cummings Brandon Ja’sean Delaney Ka’Mari Dushawn Dennis Tony Jermaine Dines NaShante Shanice Dixon* Kylee MaKayla Durham* Caitlyn Soleil Edwards Heaven Renee Ervin Samira Ewetola** Samaria Latrice Fields* Noah Martin Fishel Stephenson* Glendale Kelon Justin Flavigny Devyn Juwan Flowers* Tommy Lee Ford Shaniyah Tiffany Francis* Terry D’Shaun Francis Onesimus Bernard Franklin* Zaylen Alexander Gates* Joel Timothy Gibbs Kyera De’naye Gibson Atzin Gomez Dylan James Gruman Jose Rodrigo Guerrero-Trejo De’ja Mone’ Hamilton

Joelle Alicia Annette Hamilton Markela Santiya Hamilton Emmanuel Sterling Heath Christopher Elvis Heyward* Kayla Marie Hicks Ja’Niyah LeeAnn Michelle Hills-Wright Joshua Dylan Hovanec Shamaree Keyshawnna Howard Gabrielle Tamia Hudson Heavan Anissa Hunt* David Adrian Jaurez-Almazan Davontae Kahlee Jenkins Isaiah Michaelangelo Johnson Kendrick Allen Johnson Madison Christian Johnson Paris Ran’ae Johnson* Sanai Gabriel Jones* Russell LeDarius Lassiter Mary Louise Egellow Lewis Zoey Elexus Lowery* Clint Alexander Loyd* Sandra Yahaira Martinez Aniayah Myasia McDowell Douglas Chad McGarity* Chance De’Shon McKinnie*** Isai Mena Mariah Leilani Mims Karla May Tabbu Miranda Francisco Molina* Lucas Anthony Montez Alexandria Domanique Moody Jayden Samone Mosley Jacob Alexander Nadel Gabrielle Analisa Nascimento* Anslie Armine Odom* Christiana Leiara Oliver* Antonio Ortiz* Nicole Ashley-Victoria Owens Karrine Danielle Palmer Sydnie Symone Palmer Tattiana Jenae Parker Shiv Avinash Patel* Liviyah Ashauna Peagler-Espinosa* Jenascia Tinei Peleti* Christopher Thomas Peralta* Quanta’ Najai Perkins De’Ericka Sameania Pinckney* Lukas Platauna* Jabron Lee Powell

Zion Antonio Powers Damony Zykeem Quisenberry* Adrian Jamal Ray Jakhari Rasean Richardson Cole Ashton Ritchie-Smith Jamiah Azion Robinson Cristian Jaden Rogers* Dana Siomara Roman* Lane Michael Root* JaNiya Marchelle Rouse* Jewel Makeba Charity Royer Alaishia Octavia Irene Salinas* Tamia Teriana Sams* Tania Toriana Sams Kelaysiah Tianna Sancomb Chiyann Hania Kimora Sanders Shya Monet Seabrook Benjamin Boune Sy Seangthong Desire Ann Shaeffer Myah Antonazia Shellman Alexis Renee Smith La’Myah Kiliyah Smith Makayla Arbriana Smith* Malayah Ariana Smith* Omari Robert Smith* Tyler Phillip Smith Taaliyah Rashel Snyder Julles Corell-Khalid Spruill* Shreya Srikanth* Terilove Tatiana Sterling* D’Mitri Emir Swain* Amaris Elizabeth McBride Taylor DeAsia A’mari Taylor Kha’Nyiah Albrina LaShae’ Thomas Ane’ya Marie Thompson* Christa Angel Tubbs* Tishaun Antron Tucker Harley Breanna Tyson Osbeli Is-Boce Velazquez Borrallas* Letizia Verardi Kayla Natalia Vincent* Owen Edward Walsh* Akeara Ahnyae Marie Washington* Rylee LeAnn Wells* Brooke Kennedy Williams Jadon Isaiah Williams Jamata Quinton Williams Nadiuska Nicole Wines* Dezairae Amari Young

Woodville Tompkins High School Graduation

Savannah Early College High School Lillian Rose Banks Fahren DeAsia Bartley Jaqueena Lasoul Blount Fredrick Borlaza Bucay Nazir Carmelo Za’Kee Carr-McNair Crystal Amber Christian Aleson S. Destiny Clarke La’Kayla Victoria Claxton Ari Nicole Collins Zaniyha Marie Cooley Savannah Ny’Qajha Cotton Phillip Romel Daylon Ferrebee Annika Danielle Goolsby Sydney Amaya Gordon Hope Lynn Hawkins

Colby Durham Hill Sydney Nicole Holt Shabrea Zykeria Hunter Kennedy Marie Ingram Aniya Destiny Jenkins Keyshawn Brandon Johnson Makaila Rene’ Lee Aries Maurice Martinez Barry Corvay McNutt Victoria Rochelle Myles Lexsea Le’Asia Jamiriha Nix Stacia Janadia Phillips Janiya Aundera Postell Marra Rene’ Rawls Jamara Tenesha Richardson

Asatah Breyanna Mekiah Robinson Jeremiah Mikhail Salley Joshua Ketrell Salley Mikirah Antonette Sanders Jazzy Nicole Simmons Curtis Nathaniel Smith Nicholas Jermaine Snow Corey Lavel Straughter Jr. Terrance DaRon Truell Trinity Nadirah-Antionette Tukes Moises David Vera-Parra Faith Divine Walker Joshua Edward West Maryah Pamela Weaver Jake Edward Wilson

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Sydney Nicole Holt

2022 SALUTATORIAN

Jazzy Nicole Simmons

Savannah Early College High School Graduation

New Hampstead High School

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Dhruva Vatsalbhai Patel 2022 SALUTATORIAN

Bao Dinh Tran

HONOR GRADUATES Jayce Xavier Allen* Wyatt Ashton Allen* Skye Sapphire Blue* Kaytrie-ana Bradshaw* William Thomas Bryant** Savannah Latrell Castle* Angel Chen* Jamell Nathaniel Coast JR* Kael Lee Cobb* Jason Cornelio-Bautista* Hanna Mae De vega Dela Cruz* Aaliyah Leshay Finklin* Adiah Tove’ Gray* Jordan Deanna Harkness** Lauryn Amber Hicks* Trista Diane Hinely** Mackenzie Elizabeth Hires* Jonathan Logan Hunte* Noah Jarvis** Keyana Eunique Lovett* Makenzie Breann Luke* Samuel Robert Mabey* Orianna Valentina Maramara Ferrer** Aaron Dominic Martin* Taylor Nicole Morris* Christian Faith Pate* Dhruva Vatsalbhai Patel **** Karan Haresh Kumar Patel* Ram M Patel** Vrunda Patel** Gustavo Peralta Lopez* Dwayne Isaiah Phelps JR* Justin Ray Pollard* Gabrielle Ranae Reid * Hunter Elizabeth Ringheisen** Jake Edward Ruiz* Ashley Nicole Salas* Parmida Samiakalantari** Emma Elizabeth Saunders* Rachel Elizabeth Schenck** DiNaja Marquaja Singleton* Teiara Michelle Singleton* Chelsey Jade Smith* Mia Corrine Tadlock* Bao Dinh Tran *** Sydne Grace Twarosch* Lorenzo Ventura** Mackenzie Elise Vickers* Tamia Mone’t Walker** Jayla’ Sabri Wallace** Ahmya Monae Whitfield* Destiny Domonique Williams* Taylor Elizabeth Adams DiJean Diamante’ Ja’Quan Aiken-Garden A’maya Ann-Zhane’ Allen Shamari Latrell Anderson-Kelly Kameron Marquis Andrews Manuel Alexander Arias Haley Joyce Ashford Emily Marie Austin Daniel Baca Shynethia Marchelle Bacon Javares Rakif Bailey JR Sammy Ray Barfield

Anayah NeCole Barnes Michael Garrett Barnes Kaitlynn Breanne Bellomy Kenneth Garrett Bellomy Elijah Bennett Toriano Adarryl Bias Kamren Christian Bing Linh Van Blake JR Daryl Lavette Blalock II Jonathan Edward Blalock Rashamel Davarius Bonaparte Malik Isaiah Bouyer Linda Beth Boyce Hannah Nicole Boylan Josephine Cecilia Bozeman Loni Michelle Brant Rebekah Grace Braswell Andre’ Carnel Bright JR Zias Laron Taye Brinson Aniyah Brenee Brockington Courmari Devon Brown Dominique Ka’von Brown Jeremy Mikeal Fortune Brown La’Ron Antonio Brown Adam Christopher Bunton Cameron Gi’Juan Burnett Brandus Katrisha Bussey Travis Andrell Cheeks Destiny Haley Childers-Carter Donte Martin Chisolm JR Elizabeth Cecile Cogar Jessica Mekeala Coleman La’markis Mikale Compton-Morrison Christopher Zepeda Contreras Jarkeem Michael Cooper Taylor Elizabeth Cooper Tyler Elijah Cooper Jahlon Neriah Crawford Philip Abhinash Day Nadia Ann De Leon-Muniz Ja’Nya Makalya Dennis Jarmell Arkith Dennis Arja Chienea Douglas Taylor Nicole Duncan Chrishon-Daray Arnez Dunigan Ryan Taylor Findley Ethan David Fish Jyden Lee Fish Natalie Elizabeth Froncak Hope Sanea Fulton Jonathan Galarza-Sierra Ayanna Jenae Gamble Kye Gellineau Sarai Monet George Robert Terrell Gettis Cynthia Marie Gilbert Siauna Faith Goldwire Evelyn Gomez Raymond Jose’ Gonzalez Eshane’ Chante Goodwin Don’nesha Takeria Edith Grant Shamia Nancy Green George Grantly Griffiths JR Emanuel Gutierrez-Rivera Farrah Rashay Hall Tay’shaun Jaylen Hankerson Steve Ramon Harris II

Melchizedek Hurbert Harris JR Bryce Jayden Harrison Ethan Andrew Haynes Lina Sanae Hdoud Terrell Jaheem Headman Keionna Lamaria Hendrix Juan Angel Hernandez-Perez Jeremiah Emmanuel Hill Alyrik Alani Hodge Breyona Amari Holt Peyton Michael Colwell Honaker Emarion Latravius Horstead Nadia Morgan Hubbard Jewel LeSarah Huff Jahday Latrell Jackson Manar Hussein Jebril Jacob Anders Jensen Alyssa Andrea Johnson Jaylin Malachi Johnson Laterrion Marcell Johnson Matthew James Johnson Sha’mya Lashawn Monae’ Johnson Christian De Sean Johnson-Hall Jayla Margaret Phoenicia Jones Justyce Danielle Jones Okemi Lamar Jones JR Te’moni Zaniyah Demetria Jones Kevin Alejandro Kelley Saniya Janae Kelly Jamel Edward Kent Trenton JaCory Marteese Kent Jeffrey Luis Lau Richard Henry Law III Dyamond Nevaeh Lawson Elijah Andrew Lawton Dalaysha Sonia Letbetter Brandon David Lewis Julius Christopher Linton Jabri Leon Loadholt JR Nayal Jonuni Lucky Thomas Strickland Lucree Makenzie Alexis Lupica Christopher Alexis Magana Kendrick Korak Marrero Bonilla Tyree Leonard Maxwell Aidan Jun Yen Maye Anthony Orlando McBride Clarissa Michelle McCullough Sierra Lynn Mckinnis Sabrina Alexis Messer Autumn Rose Meushaw Keishawn Ramone Mincey Jimerequan Mikal Sadah Mitchell Kenol Lamarre Mompremier JR Laila Mailene Monroe Chimera Charnice Moore Jordan Moya Martinez Ivory Giovanni Randal Nelson Makhi Xavier Norris Quatez Nutall Karyme Sugei Ortiz David Fabian Oviedo Kiarys Padilla Sanchez Adriany Pagan-Camacho Cassidy Azona Palmer Banshri Dharmesh Patel Priyansh Mihir Patel

New Hampstead High School (continued) Kaleb Dylan Pelote Abdiel Perez Letha Molina Perez Devin Garret Peters Alexandra Rosemarie Phelps Kwadon Kampala Phillips Dianna Platas Mejia Alexander Richard Porterfield Kalia LaLynn Lana Powell Elliot Price Jayden Isaiah Ransom Triston Alan Revels Ricardo Daniel Reyes Vasquez Ke’san Arkeem Richardson Ethan Nicholas Riley Shanta’ Alexia Robbins Anthony Edward Rodriguez Leishka Angeliz Rodriguez Claudio Emanuel Ernesto Rodriguez Yanez Leah Shanyece Rosario Harlee Rose Roybal Jasmine Elena Santana Cherrina Anganic Sebastian Kayleb Rogelio Segura Darian Wesley Sewell Chadlin Thomas Seymore Chadwick Tremayne Seymore Azaylea Emara Sharp Brianna Nicole Shellman Zakiya Mona Singleton Dalton Lee Smith Faith Gabriella Smith Jada Estella Smith Kailyah Andrea Amari Smith Kelsey Shane Smith Taylor Monae Smith Yteria Imani Smith Renaldo Dominiq Sneed Kaden Michael Sonnabend Alexius Fatimah Salon Monay Sparks Mercedes Amonti Sparks Alexandrea Maureen Stafford Kade Avery Stanton

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TO THE CLASS OF 2022!

The Class of 2022 has graduated! Nearly 2,000 Savannah-Chatham County students took the walk across the stage and turned their tassel toward a bright, new future! Where will they go from here?

Many have been enlisted to serve our country in every branch of the military. Others are entering the world of employment, having earned certifications through our Career Pathways programs.

Many have enrolled in some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities. Some are combining the world of work with post-secondary education!

HERE’S A LOOK AT THE SCHOOLS TO WHICH OUR GRADUATES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED.

s n o i t a l u t a r g Con f 2020!

Abany State University Abraham Baldwin Ag. College Agnes Scott College Alabama A& M University Alabama State University Albany State University Alcorn State University Alfred University Allen University Alvernia College American Musical and Dance Acad.

American University of Paris Amherst College Anderson University Andrew College Appalachian State Arizona State Unversity Arkansas Baptist College Auburn University Augusta University Bellarmine University Benedict College Berry College Bethune-Cookman University Bob Jones University Bowie State University Brenau University Brewton Parker College Bryn Mawr College Butler University Campbell University Cazenovia College Central Michigan Charleston Southern Claflin College Clarke Atlanta University Clayton State University Clemson University Coastal Carolina Univ Coffeyville Community College Coker University Colby College College of Charleston College of Coastal Georgia College of Western Idaho Colorado Christian Colorado State University Columbia College Columbia University Columbus State University Concord U. Culver-Stockton College Dalton State Davenport University DePaul University Dillard University

Drexel University Duke University East Tennessee St East Carolina University East Georgia State College Eastern Florida State College Eastman School of Music at University of Rochester Edward Waters University Elaine Sterling Institute Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ.

Emmanuel College Emory University Evangel College Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Florida A&M University Florida Institute of Technology Florida Memorial University Florida Southern University Florida State College at Jacksonville Florida State University Florida Tech Fordham University Fort Valley State University Full Sail University Ga. Gwinnett College Ga. Southern Geneva College George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown Univ Georgia College and State Univ.Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Military College Georgia Southern University Georgia SW State University Georgia St. & College Georgia State University Goergia Southern University Gordon State College Grace College Gupton Jones College of Funeral Servcies Hampton University Hanover College Houston Community College Howard University Hunter College Hutchinson Community College Indiana State University Indiana Tech Jackson State University Jacksonville University James Madison University Johnson & Wales University

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Johnson C. Smith University Paine College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Kennessaw State University More than 2,000 Penn State University University of Louisville students will graduate from Kentucky State University Perimeter College at GA State Univ.

University of New Heaven Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools LaGrange College Piedmont UNC, Charlotte in the 2019-2020 school year.

Lane College Prairie View A& M Univ UNC at Chapel Hill Langston University Presbyterian College UNC, Wilmington This class will be remembered forever as the class that Lanier Technical College Purdue University(Fort Wayne) University of North Florida missed proms, senior trips, and walking across the stage to Lenoir-Rhyne Univ Quinnipiac University of North Georgia receive their hard-earned diploma due to a global pandemic.

Liberty University University University of North Texas However, this class hasRadford distinguished itself in so many ways.

Limestone University Randolph College University of Notre Dame Lincoln University Institute University of Oregon The students ofRensselear the Class Polytechnic of 2020 have been accepted to Livingstone College Rider University University of Pittsburg some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the Long Island University Robert Morris University University of Pittsburgh nation. Many will enter the military and we are grateful for their Louisiana State University Rollins University University of San Fransico service to our country.

Louisiana Tech Saint Leo University University of South Carolina Loyola State University Salve Regina University will be going University of South Carolina Salkehatchie Here’s a look at where our students Manatee Technical College after they graduate Samford University University of South Carolina: Beaufort from Savannah-Chatham Mars Hill U Sarah Lawrence College University of Tennessee County Public Schools.

Mary Baldwin University Savannah College of Art and Design University of Tennessee at Knoxville ABAC Gordon College (Wenham MA) Rochester University Mary-Hardin Baylor University Savannah State University University of Tulsa Abany State University Graceland University Rollins College Abilene Christian University Hampton University Maryville University Savannath Technical College Saint Leo University University of Virginia Agnes Scott College Hollins University Samford Massachusetts Inst. of Technology Alabama A&M Seton Hall University of Washington Howard University Savannah College of Art & Design State University Howard University Savannah State University McDougal Technical Institute Albany Shaw University of West Georgia Allen University Illnois University College Savannah Technical College Arkansas Baptist College Jackson State Univ Shaw University McKendree University Siena College University of West Virginia Art Institute of Atlanta Jacksonville University South Ga. State College Auburn University Johnson and Wales Southern Virginia University Mercer Univesity South Carolina State University Spelman College University of Witchita State Augusta University Johnson C. Smith University BARD College Johnson University St. Andrews University Mercy College South Georgia State College US Army National Guard Barry U Judson University Stetson University Barton College KenessawIllinois State University Temple Methodist University Southern University USC Aiken Baylor University Kentucky State University Truett-McConnell Michigan State Southern University Utah State University Benedict College Lagrange College UNC Charlotte Berry College Lawrence University United States Naval Academy Middle Georgia State Spelman College Valdosta State University Bethany College Liberty University University of Alabama Binghampton SUNY Life University University of Central Florida Middle Tenneesee State St Augustine University Virginia State University Brenau University Long Island University University of Dayton Brewton Parker College Louisiana State University University of Denver Miles College St. John University Virginia Tech Centre College Macalester College University of Georgia Claflin University Manchester University University of Houston Mississippi State University St. Peter’s University Virginia Union University Clark Atlanta University Mary Baldwin University University of Illinois at Chicago Clayton State University Maryland Institute College of Art University of Kentucky Mississippi Valley State St. Thomas University Voorhees College Clemson University Marymount University University of Massachusetts Boston College for Creative Studies Mercer University University of North Georgia Montreat College Stetson University Waldorf University College of Coastal Georgia Mercyhurst University of South Carolina Morehouse College Stony Miami Brook Washington State Colorado School of Mines UniversityUniversity University of South Carolina at Beaufort Columbia College Miami University - Ohio University of South Carolina at Salkehatchie Morgan State University Columbia College of Arts and Design (CCAD) Temple University Washington University in St. Louis Middle Georgia State University University of Tampa Columbus State University MidWestern State University University of Tennessee Mount St. Mary’s LA Tennessee State University Webster University Drexel Miles College University of Texas DuPaul State University University of Tulsa Neumann University Texas Mississippi A&M - Corpus Christi Wesleyan College East Georgia State University Norfolk State University University of Virginia Kentucky University North Carolina A&T University of West Georgia New Mexico University EmbryEastern Texas Southern West Chester University Riddle Aeronautical University North Carolina Wesleyan Valdosta State University Emerson North Georgia Vanderbilt University New York University The Citadel West Virginia University Emory Northern Michigen University Virginia State University FAMU Norfolk State University Voorhees College Norfolk State University Thomas University West Virginia University Fisk University Notre Dame Warren Wilson College North Carolina A & T State University Truett McConnell University Western Governors Univ Florida A&M University Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) Wellesley College Florida Atlantic University Nova Southeastern University Wesleyan College North Carolina A&T Tusculum Wiley College Florida Southern University NYU University West Virginia University Florida State University Oakwood University Wichita State University North Carolina Agricultural & TechnicalFlorida Tech Tuskegee University Wingate University Occidental College Wingate University Fordham University Ogeechee Technical Wofford College State Univ University ofCollege Arizona Winston-Salem State University Fort Valley State University Oglethorpe University Young Harris College Full Sail University Ohio Weslyean North Carolina State University of Kentucky Winthrop University Furman University Old Dominion University PACE North Carolina Weslyan Georgia College & State University Univ of Maryland Eastern Shore Wofford College Georgia Gwinnett College Paine College United States Military Services: North Carolina Central University Institute of Texas Air Force Xavier University of Louisiana Georgia Institute of TechnologyUniversal Technical Penn State University Georgia Mason University Pepperdine Army Norwich University University of Alabama Young Harris Georgia Southen University Piedmont College Marines Georgia Southwestern University Praire View A&M Navy Oakwood University University of Arizona Georgia State University Princeton University Coast Guard Georgia Tech Ringling College Army National Guard Ogeechee Tech University of Central Florida MILITARY SERVICE Oglethorpe University University of Chicago United States Army Ohio Northern University University of Colorado Boulder United States Navy Ohio State University University of Connecticut United States Air Force Ole Miss University of Denver United States Marine Corps Wednesday, May 13 Thursday, May 14 Friday, Coast May 15,Guard Pace University University of Houston United States

Join the livestream of Virtual Graduations May 13 -15 on SCCPSS.com.

Jenkins High School 10:00 a.m.

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Savannah Arts Academy 10:00 a.m.

Groves High School 11:30 a.m.

Savannah High School 12:00 p.m.

Beach High School 1:00 p.m.

Johnson High School 1:30 p.m.

Woodville-Tompkins 11:30 a.m.

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SCCPSS graduates have earned over $16 million on scholarship dollars Savannah Early College 2:30 p.m. for their educational pursuits!

Islands High School 3:00 p.m.

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The SCCPSS graduation rate continues to climb! SCCPSS achieved a graduation rate of 90.1% for SY 2020/21. This establishes a new record high for the district. For the seventh consecutive year, the district has exceeded both the state and the comparison group graduation rates. Our graduates have the #publicscooladvantage! Wishing our graduates wellTheas they head into the SCCPSS graduation rate has outperformed the state average for 5 years in a row, climbing to 87.8% for the 2018-19 school year. We are future and to our returning students, a safe and enjoyable summer break. proud of our students and all they have accomplished. Here’sFollow wishing our graduates well as they head into the future and to our returning students, a safe and enjoyable summer break. We’ll see you next year!

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COMMUNITY

THE RETURN OF THUNDERBOLT’S BLESSING OF THE FLEET

Bob Milie, Bishop Stephen Parkes, Dana Williams

BUNNY IN THE CITY

By Bunny Ware

When I introduced Town of Thunderbolt’s Mayor Dana Williams and City Manager Bob Milie to Simply Savannah’s Dru Usry and Marianne Ganem Poppell, I knew I had combined the most polite people I know together. I also knew that they would like each other so much they would bring the long awaited Blessing of the Fleet back from a 30 year hiatus!

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When I pull up at the parade-staging park on May 28 in my big red Jeep Gladiator, I am revved up when I learn that I will be the caboose of the parade down River Drive. As I park next to American Legion Post 184 Color Guard, I have an unexpected guest run over to the Jeep and jump in.

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Hey Casey Nash! The Department of Georgia First District Commander wants to cool off so she tells me to kick up the air while we pass by the parade line.

I got you! Air conditioning blasting, we chase down the mayor and find him posing for pictures on “Hercules,” Thunderbolt Marine’s mammoth tow rig.

Dana is one big uber-positive dude! Over the moon that this iconic event is back, the newly elected mayor shares, “One of my campaign promises was to bring back an event that highlights this historic shrimping town. Preserving the history and heritage of the hardworking men and women that make this community so unique is my goal.”

Leaving Dana with American Legion Post Commander Joe Higgins, I see my chauffeur—aka new college graduate Sarah Lawson arrive. The communications grad is marketing/sales job hunting and is a little bit amped to drive in her first parade.

Strolling past the Savannah State University Department of Marine & Environmental Sciences team and Dana Rutland with Towboat US, photographer Chris McShane joins us for some pics of Finches Sandwiches & Sundries’ colorful characters. One of those pretty people asked if I’m the Bunny from Jefferson County.

Finally! I am actually meeting famous fashionista Emily Bargeron. Since I

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don’t have a drop of fashion, Emily and I don’t run in the same circles, but I have heard amazing details about this tiny beauty and her fashion empire.

After fun pics of Desposito’s Seafood and the wicked fun guys from Hinesville/Ft. Stewart Shrine Club, we head back to the Jeep to do beauty queen waves to the crowds lined up on River Drive. With sunlight streaming down, I glance over at the Wilmington river dotted with every type of boat and think that is a perfect day for a festival.

Having a birds-eye view for pics and video from the back of the Gladiator, I get fab shots of Sean Murphy and his 360 camera, Marianne’s long-time supporters Laura Ross and Maureen Billings then see Tubby’s patriarch Ansley Williams. Looking tan and fit, Ansley has a new lease on life in the form of his three year-old grandson.

Parking my Jeep with my Step One Automotive Group family, I take a selfie with my queens Maja Ciric, Chelsea Altman and Danica Williams. I then make a lap past the Beer Garden, the 40-plus street vendors and see a crowd gathering around a touch a truck section where the TOT Fire Department has a fire truck, a police car and Hercules.

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Y’all, the Henna and Fairy Hair lady is here! I seriously want some red shiny ribbons in my hair but I can’t detour from my Big Cheese Truck destination! Bypassing hand rolled custom cigars and charismatic Rhoot Man Sidney Lance, I finally get a chance to slow Marianne down for a chat.

While watching Bishop Stephen Parkes of the Cathedral of St. John’s bless the boats with Holy water, and talk of the tradition of dropping a red rose wreath into the water to honor the lives lost at seas while providing for their community and family, I think that this is what the world needs more of—wholesome family friendly gatherings.

These small but mighty communities need to be recognized and their history preserved and celebrated. Bless you Dana and Marianne for blessing us with this historic event!

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With roots in Thunderbolt, the third generation Ganem pauses to tell me why she loves this festival so much. “Remembering this event from my childhood and knowing how much it meant to the generations before me made this day extremely special. My entire family volunteered this week and knowing that this family tradition will be continuing fills my heart with pride,” she shares.

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COMMUNITY Sometimes, the unnatural talents of professional athletes can be deceiving. The fact that they can do so many things the rest of us cannot makes them rare by definition.

JAUDON SPORTS: PHAM, PEDERSON SCUFFLE A GOOD REMINDER THAT PRO ATHLETES AREN’T IMMUNE TO AMATEUR OUTBURSTS

BY TRAVIS JAUDON Sports Columnist @JaudonSports

LOCAL SPORTS NOTES

The Savannah City Amateur Championships are scheduled for June 25-26 at Bacon Park Golf Course. A 36-hole event at the Donald Ross designed course, the City Am routinely attracts 100+ entrants. There are several divisions, including men’s championship, men’s flighted, ladies championship, ladies flighted and several senior divisions. Fred Roberts is the defending men’s champion after carding a two-round total of 9-under (133) in 2021. For more information on this year’s championship, or to register, visit www.baconparkgolf.com or call 912-354-2625.

Georgia Southern Baseball saw its season end over the weekend in the NCAA Regional round in Statesboro. The Eagles (41-20) were the nation’s No. 16 overall seed in the 64team postseason format, but losses to Notre Dame and Texas Tech eliminated coach Rodney Hennon’s club. GS had never hosted a regional before this season, making 2022 one of the most successful years in program history.

In Savannah high school sports news … The new baseball field at Jenkins High School was officially named last week after school board approval during a June 1 regular meeting.

The “Terry Webb Baseball Field” is named for the longtime coach and faculty member (1983-1999) at the school who was devoted to the improvement of the baseball facilities at the school. Webb died in November 2021 at the age of 72 after battling with cancer for many years

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But this doesn’t mean the pro athlete can’t be exactly like us in other ways. In some sense, it makes them more relatable.

Major League Baseball players Joc Pederson and Tommy Pham are great examples of this after their week-long dispute stemming from a pregame outfield incident between the two veterans made headline news.

Pham, who plays for the Cincinnati Reds, slapped Pederson of the San Francisco Giants before a May 27 game between the Reds and San Fran. Why was Pham so upset he felt the need to slap a Joc? Well, the reasons came out after the game, when Pederson said the scuffle was because of a Fantasy Football dispute between the two league-mates from last year.

FANTASY. FOOTBALL!? Yep. Two grown men. Two professional athletes. One very funny thing to argue about.

If you haven’t heard about this story yet (which seems impossible) now would be the time to stop reading your favorite column, and go do some research. It’s worth it.

Although, it’s only the second most infamous slap of 2022, so far.

It’s important stuff, after all. The dispute of Pham/Pederson arose after Pederson was accused of illegally managing his team’s injury list slots. Pham had lobbed the first accusal grenade in the league’s group chat, another tricky piece of territory which we’ve all found ourselves in at one time or another. Pederson responded in kind by sending a GIF of Padres players (Pham was one at the time) stumbling into each other.

“It is true, I did send a GIF making fun of the Padres,” Pederson said. “If I hurt anyone’s feelings I apologize for that.”

What a great apology. But it is the kind that gets you slapped. You know it. We all do. “I’m sorry if I offended you” is the apologetic equivalent to slapping someone squarely across the good cheek. Anyone who has ever played in a fantasy football league can relate to group chat chat disputes and feelings coming into play.

It’s just part of the game, even for the pros.

Let’s hear from the league’s leader. The most hated man in every fantasy football league: The Commissioner. In this case, the $10K buy-in league was run by Mike Trout. That’s right, the best player of his generation, is also the commissioner of his fantasy football league. “(Trout) did a terrible job, man,” Pham said. But although he may have a major scandal on his hands, Trout doesn’t seem worried.

“Every commissioner I know gets booed.”

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FOOD & DRINK EAT IT & LIKE IT

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Meal includes:

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The calendar flips to June and we-for the most part-find ourselves with a little more time on our hands. It’s the perfect opportunity sometimes to try a few things you’ve always wanted to but were too busy pretending that you didn’t have time for. There is always time. There are always choices.

OK, lecture over. Here are a few bites you should work into your routines this Summer if you haven’t already. Dare I say you will Eat It and Like It. HOP ATOMICA’S HUMMUS Every once in a while, I will order something off of a menu just because it’s there. Curiosity, if you will. Too many times restaurants will offer hummus and not put much effort into it. So you get a throw away bland puree. That was not the

case at Hop. It was properly seasoned and had a very tiny bite to it, which we very much enjoyed. When you are lamenting running out of crispy red pepper strips, then you know someone did something right. And no, I don’t consider hummus to be an ideal beer drinking snack, but this stuff is excellent.

BOCADILLO TOAST AT MI VIDA If you don’t know about Mi Vida -Tybee’s very popular clean eats joint, then A) You are in the minority and B) You definitely should. It still surprises me how many people don’t know about this gem out at the beach. Cold pressed juices, smoothies and vegan baked goods made in house.

There is a lot to like here, and I do, but their Bocadillo (meaning snack) is a wonderful breakfast item or afternoon bite. It’s garlic rubbed piece of Auspicious Baking Company sourdough topped with thinly sliced serrano ham, manchego cheese, salt and pepper and a side of fruit.

The last 2 times I’ve had it, I’ve added a poached egg as a bonus. It’s delicious.

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DOUBLE SMASH BURGER AT SOUTH OF HEAVEN BBQ (Brunswick) I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned this burger in this space before. If I did, that will tell you how highly I think of this particular creation. The one particular burger I had back in February was maybe the best I’d had in the last 10 years, no joke. Two double smashed patties with homemade bacon jam and pimento cheese. You may or may not get to the Golden Isles this summer for some beach time, but this burger is absolutely worth the drive.

Here’s the catch...pay attention please...I don’t want hate mail. The burger is not on the menu every week. You need to check social media on Tuesdays so you can see their menu for the week. When that burger goes on it, make time for it. Oh and the

brisket is the best on the Georgia coast, too.

TURKEY AND JALAPENO BACON SANDWICH AT ALEXANDER’S BISTRO Any drive-by will tell you, the secret is out at The Black Rabbit on Barnard Street for a great sandwich for lunch. If you are looking for something different, try Alexander’s Bistro.

They opened a few months ago offering breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches and fresh baked goods are the foundation of this menu which leads me to one of the best turkey sandwiches I’ve had in Savannah.

Turkey and Jalapeno Bacon, lettuce, tomato oil and vinegar. Simple enough right?

The bread is made in house which makes all of the difference in the world.

Refreshing and sweet without being too saccharine, Over Yonder’s Hell Kitten is the perfect summer cocktail. It’s served in a tall, slender glass over ice with a lime wedge as garnish, making it as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Bartender Miranda Norman talks through the recipe: “[The Hell Kitten is] 1.5 ounces of tequila, .5 ounces of agave almond liqueur, half an ounce of lime juice, and then topped with apple soda.” The Hell Kitten is a newcomer to Over Yonder’s drink menu, and it’s an approachable cocktail that anyone can enjoy.

“It’s really tasty. . . It’s one of our better tequila drinks that we have on the menu now. . . It’s been pretty popular,” she said.

See what all the fuss is about for yourself.

Head down to Over Yonder and give the Hell Kitten a try this summer.

-Chantel Britton

FOOD TRUCK OF THE WEEK CHAZITO’S

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Chazito’s brings flavorful favorites from Puerto Rican, Cuban, and other Latin American cuisines to customers who rave about their delicious food. It’s no surprise that they’ve won Connect Savannah’s Best Food Truck for three consecutive years.

Once people get a taste of their toothsome offerings, they usually come back for more.

Their menu items include the Puerto Rican Plate, which comes with your choice of meat and a side; the Cuban Sandwich, which features pork, ham, swiss, mustard, pickles, and their signature Chaz sauce; and the Puerto Rican staple, Mofongo, which consists of mashed sweet plantains served with your choice of protein, among others.

Their Boricua Burrito is a must-try. It’s your choice of meat in a hefty burrito stuffed with queso, spanish rice, beans, and plantains, giving you both sweet and savory all wrapped up in each bite. Enjoy it with a side of their yuca fries to have your taste buds transported to a Caribbean island where the sunshine is bright and the waters are blue.

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PACESETTERS CONCERT SUPPORTING GIRLS ON THE RUN

By Kareem McMichael

Arts & Entertainment Writer

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Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia and Lowcountry will host its fifth annual Pacesetters Concert at 45 Bistro on June 12, taking guests on a musical journey that spans different genres and ages.

“It is such an honor to see the community come together to help ensure every girl in our area has access to this important program,” said GOTR Board President and Pacesetters Musician, Kristin King.

The Pacesetters concert was started by King five years ago when she joined the board. It is one of their key fundraisers.

Girls On The Run serves seven counties and about 80 percent of their girls are on scholarship.

“That means that anyone that wants to do this program can do it. The majority of our fundraising is just all geared towards raising funds that can provide scholarships for the girls. This event is a really great way to raise money and awareness about the organization,” said King.

Pacesetters features local, female musicians, Cecilia Arango, Kristin King,

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Payne Bridges, and Susanna Dye Kennedy, with support from Marc Chesanow on Bass and Robert Saunders on Drums.

Historically the band is all female but this year one of their regular supporters and band members Maggie Evans was injured after being hit by a vehicle while riding bike.

“Maggie is truly wonderful and has been involved foundationally in every concert we have done. She is doing amazing. She is the strongest woman I know and she is a wonderful musician and artist and I am thankful she is expected to recover fully,” said King.

The music will be fun high energy covers of songs and the bands twist on other hit songs as well including Tina Tuner, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Thorn band and more.

The venue 45 Bistro is supporting the organization and event by offering the venue.

Girls on the Run is a physical activitybased, positive youth development program that uses fun running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in grades 3-8. During the ten-week program, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections, and encourage community service

while they prepare for an end-of-season celebratory 5K event.

“This program is really great, especially for girls who might not be inclined to join traditional sporting teams. This is more of a safe environment because it’s not competitive. It’s just do your best. Whether that’s walking, skipping, running, whatever.

We have a completely inclusive program for anybody,” said King.

King said she has always had a passion for being involved and making a positive impact in the lives of children. Her mom was a kindergarten teacher who believed a child should have someone outside of their parents or relatives that helps uplift them as well. With this foundation this is why King became part of the organization Girls on the Run and helped advance their reach and mission.

“I think it’s very important that we are giving back to our community in whatever way that we are passionate about but for me, also to see and hear the story from the girls and their parents about how transformative this program is, it is mind blowing. I get goosebumps when I talk about it,” said King.

“Sandy Hollander, the owner of 45 Bistro has been very generous and we enjoy this

space. The first hour from 5 to 6 will be a social hour and the atrium will be the concert. Guests will also have a chance to sponsor a team and we are always looking for volunteer coaches,” said King.

In addition to sponsoring a team, attendees can sponsor snacks, water or any other aspect that is needed for the season.

Tickets to the concert are open to the public and all proceeds from the event will benefit the local Girls on the Run council.

Tickets are $150 for an individual or $250 for a couple and include food and drinks for the evening. To reserve, visit gotrcoastalgeorgialowcountry.org

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ART PATROL THE ART OF WILLIAM O. GOLDING: HARD KNOCKS, HARDSHIPS AND LOTS OF EXPERIENCE

Telfair Museums presents the first large museum survey of the work of William O. Golding (1874-1943), an African American seaman and artist who recorded a half-century of maritime experience in more than one hundred vibrant drawings. In the 1930s, Golding was a patient at the United States Marine Hospital in Savannah, where he represented his experiences in expressive pencil and crayon drawings which combine memory, imagination, and sailors’ lore. 72 works will be exhibited, including 23 drawings from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection, and others from the Morris Museum of Art, The Georgia Museum of Art, and private collections. 10 a.m.-5 p.m..

912-790-8800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/ exhibitions/golding/. telfair.org/jepson/.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

BLOW UP: INFLATABLE CONTEMPORARY ART

PERSEVERANCE KOBO GALLERY AT 15

Given the past 15 years in its exact founding location, Kobo Gallery and its army of contemporary, locally-based artists has persevered. Kobo Gallery is an establishment, a Savannah art authority, where one goes to look for the finest in local contemporary art. The last couple of years has tested not only the tenacity of Kobo Gallery artists individually, but also the business model of selling art. Perseverance — Kobo Gallery at 15 is a beacon show, a strong-

To submit an ART PATROL listing, please submit an event at connectsavannah.com

hold of art, concept, design and visual proof, regardless of medium, symbolizing that Kobo is here to stay. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.. 912.201.0304. info@kobogallery.com. kobogallery.com/. kobogallery.com. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard St.

“AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY” EXHIBIT BY TODD BERGERT

A self-taught artist, Bergert utilizes the Flemish Technique, a method of oil painting that begins with a detailed pencil drawing followed by the meticulous application of layers of thin coats of paint.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

The gallery is open Tues.through Sun. from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free and open to the public.

10 a.m.-7 p.m.. Plant Riverside Dist. Grand Bohemian Gallery, 400 W. River St.

GHOSTS

GHOSTS is a collection of paintings along with a video installation produced by artist, Meg Kettelkamp, and filmed and edited by Grace Harding. Kettelkamp’s naturally dyed fabrics with plant material gathered around Savannah take on new forms and purposes in the film, continued by a new presentation in the gallery.

Contemplating the complexities of the past and its effects on the present, she invites the viewer into a quiet reflection of both light and shadow, and seeing the familiar with childlike simplicity. All work at the exhibition will be for sale. 5-9 p.m.. megkettelkamp.com. The Nest Gallery, 601 E 33rd St.

THROUGH THE EYES OF ERIC HARTLEY, A PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION

The Arts on the Coast in partnership with Great Oaks Bank is proud to present ‘Through the Eyes of Eric Hartley, A Photographic Collection’, a black and white photography exhibition that features over 25 extraordinary images from Hartley’s personal collection. An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 3rd from 5-7 p.m. The full show dates at June 3-August 12, 2022. Free 5-7 p.m..

9123985776. artsonthecoastaoc@gmail. com. artsonthecoast.org/eric-hartley. Estes Gallery at Great Oaks Bank/Arts on the Coast, 42 Town Centre Drive.

FREE FAMILY WEEKENDS AT THE JEPSON CENTER/TELFAIR ACADEMY Telfair Museums is excited to offer local residents free weekend admission to the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy starting April 2 – August 28! Featured exhibitions free of charge. Telfair.org

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BETH LOGAN’S RECOMMENDATIONS This week’s recommendation is to check out FLOW Gallery & Workshop at Palmetto Bluff, a 30-minute drive from Savannah. Facing the beautiful May River and located on Boat House Street in quaint Wilson Village, the gallery opened mid-April; (visitors can tell the Palmetto Bluff gate they are visiting the gallery and will receive a pass). Fittingly, FLOW takes its name from the all-consuming, fully emotionally invested state in which we all want to be immersed as creatives!

The gallery features a curated collection of Southern artists, including a small section given over to work by residents of Palmetto Bluff. But perhaps, the most exciting element is that it serves as a showcase for the Artist in Residence program. Distinguished guests include Jess Nicoles and Erik Holmberg of J. Stark Leather Crafters, June 22-June 25; Ben Ross of Brackish, July 13-16; custom hat maker Mary Landrum Pyron, August 10-13; painter Blakely Made, September 14-17; and the first Poet Laureate of Charleston, SC, Marcus Amaker, October 5-9. The public is invited to meet these southern artisans and to join them in workshops.

Full information and tickets for the Artist in Residence receptions and workshops can be found under the Arts Initiative tab at palmettobluff. com. FLOW Gallery & Workshop is open Tuesday - Sunday from 10-6 pm. Follow them on Instagram @flowpalmettobluff

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BLOW UP: Inflatable Contemporary Art explores the imaginative ways that artists use air as a tool for creating larger-than-life sculptures. Featuring nine cutting-edge installation projects, this exhibition shakes up traditional associations of inflatables with balloons, beach toys, and blimps. As a group, these demonstrate the wealth of visual possibilities for inflatable art, from playfully familiar subjects to colorful abstractions and thought-provoking conceptual work. The exhibition includes an international roster of artists and art collectives who are well known in contemporary art circles: Nicole Banowetz, Sharon Engelstein, FriendsWithYou, Joshua Harker, Susan Lee-Chun, Matt Ritchie, Lizabeth Rossof, Max Streicher, and Jen Stark. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912-790-8800. info@ telfair.org. telfair.org/exhibitions/blow-up/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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TIFFANI TAYLOR:

A LIFE OF INTENTION AND GRATITUDE

By Beth Logan

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The softly spoken and exquisitely beautiful Tiffani Taylor is excited that her eponymous Gallery is celebrating 11 years this weekend.

Situated in the heart of an historic district often known for rapid retail turnover, and on the heels of a two-year global pandemic, this is quite an accomplishment. But not surprising. Taylor’s gentle nature belies what she calls the “fire in my belly” – the drive and ambition to manifest and attain success as an artist.

“I was six years old in Ogden, Utah, when I told my grandparents and my mom that I was going to grow up and become an artist and live in France,” Taylor tells me. Since that early age, she immersed herself in art and art history, applying for scholarships and entering competitions.

“I think as artists we need omens and affirmations along our journey, and I received those even in junior high and high school from teachers, family, friends and from judges. I was the youngest person to win first place in the Western Art Guild competition. At 16, I saw a poster for SCAD at my school and just knew I’d attend.” She subsequently received the SCAD Presidential, Portfolio and Academic Scholarships and came to Savannah in 1988.

Reflecting on her journey, she Taylor says, “Twenty years ago I was graduating Valedictorian of SCAD, I’d just bought my first car, I’d started my LLC, and a year later was able to purchase my first home.”

Most local art lovers are familiar with the story of how Andre Leon Talley, (recently deceased, but at that time the editor-at-large of Vogue and a SCAD Board Trustee) heard her Valedictorian speech, came to her show that night, and subsequently gifted her art to Oprah and Diane von Furstenberg.

What many don’t know, however, is that prior to that success, “I’d lived on $2 a day as a student and worked numerous jobs all through college.” Taylor goes on, “One of my first jobs was at Midnight Star Pottery. I painted a Mother’s Day gift for my mom and the owner invited me to paint all the display pottery for the window. So, when I worked there, I’d put out my portfolio of murals that I’d painted the summer before when I was 17 and I had little business cards printed. I painted murals, pottery, watercolor, and mixed media, never turning down an opportunity or a commission. And that’s how I got my first patrons and built my business from there.”

THIS PAGE: Tiffani Taylor by Christine Hall Photography; “ Savannah Talmadge Bridge”.

OPPOSITE: “Poppies at the Golden Hour.”

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Now with a Masters of Painting and a Masters of Art History from her alma mater, Taylor is heavily involved in encouraging her fellow alumni. “I was a pioneer of President Wallace’s SCAD Alumni Atelier grant program in 2015 where I had a gallery in France for the summer. I’m incredibly grateful for that. How many universities reach out to their alumni, give them honorariums, art supplies, travel, accommodation, and a space in France to share your work with the world?”

For Taylor, that opportunity led to famed fashion designer Pierre Cardin becoming a patron, and to the director of the prestigious ICART School of Arts in Paris asking her to teach a course on art and marketing.

Today, true to the goals she laid out as a six-year-old, Taylor splits her time between France, Savannah, and Wyoming where her family lives. At one time, she tells me, she had an apartment in France but gave it up to come back to SCAD to earn an MFA because, “I knew I wanted to be a professor.” She feels teaching is her ultimate calling and aspires to teach “the business of art.”

“As an artist, it’s as important to have business skills as it is to spend time in your studio,” Taylor asserts. “I love teaching students of every demographic and every age the pieces they need to put together to make that patchwork quilt that composes a beautiful business… How to create streams of revenue with your art…Knowing the Copyright Act of 1976…Knowing that you can license an image and create products…I want every artist to know these things.”

She says all this, surrounded by not only her stunning paintings and pottery pieces, but also by an array of ‘Lifestyle Collection’ items such as phone cases, pillows, cutting boards, ornaments, puzzles and more - all created with her copyrighted images of poppies, the marsh, birds, and Paris flower markets. (I confess to having purchased a baby onesie and beanie painted with her signature poppies.)

“As a person who is known for her poppies, I think it is important to note that I am not the first to paint them!” she tells me. “My inspiration is the childhood fire in my belly to achieve my purpose. I would stare at the poppies in my mother’s back yard and was surrounded by fields of them on the way to my grandparent’s Wyoming property each summer. I also experienced them in Italy and France of course, but my favorite poppies will always be those from my memory.”

Taylor is also known for incorporating sheet music and stream-ofconsciousness poetry and affirmations in her softly hued, feminine paintings that are often highlighted with flecks of goldleaf. As children and teenagers, her grandmother and her sisters sang at county fairs, and Taylor grew up listening to her sing and to her mother playing piano.

“My use of music stems from a dream I had in college when I was very homesick,” she says. “I dreamt about my grandmother playing the piano and I was in the Wyoming landscape where we would camp every summer.

The music was filtering through the aspen trees. I’ve journaled since I was in 5th grade, and I could see my journals filtering through too. That dream has guided my work since my first quarter at SCAD.” Despite her early financial struggles, Taylor says she never felt ‘less than.’

Even during college, “I just wanted everyone to have the same amazing sense of fulfilling one’s purpose that I was feeling. As a junior, I had the vision to help others. I was walking down Drayton Street thinking about how grateful I was for the Presidential Scholarship and thought, ‘One day I’m going to have a fund to help other artists so they can feel this joy.’”

Today, true to her vision, recipients of the annual Tiffani Taylor Endowed Painting Scholarship receive almost $2000 for art supplies for their senior showcase.

But back to the celebration! Taylor hopes the community will join her this Saturday, June 11, for champagne and macarons to mark her gallery’s 11th year. Located on Whitaker Street, it’s a beautiful, light filled, joyful space that also displays prints by Tamara Garvey and Morgan Adler, and original works by her good friends Sally Mayer Seidel and Melissa Schneider.

“I have a home studio where I paint, but originally I painted at the gallery.

The inspiration came from the little galleries I visited in Florence, Italy, and seeing the painters in their smocks. And that inspiration was coupled with the Rothko Chapel, one of my favorite sacred spaces. I hope we invoke that same spirit. “ The Tiffani Taylor Gallery, 11 Whitaker Street, Savannah, marks its 11th year on Saturday, June 11 with a champagne and macaron celebration between 5 and 6 pm. See Taylor’s work at TiffaniTaylor.com or at Instagram @tiffanitaylorsav

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BY JEAN HANFF KORELITZ Jacob Finch Bonner was once a promising young novelist with a respectably published first book.

Today, he’s teaching in a third-rate MFA program and struggling to maintain what’s left of his self-respect; he hasn’t written―let alone published―anything decent in years. When Evan Parker, his most arrogant student, announces he doesn’t need Jake’s help because the plot of his book in progress is a sure thing, Jake is prepared to dismiss the boast as typical amateur narcissism. But then . . . he hears the plot.

Jake returns to the downward trajectory of his own career and braces himself for the supernova publication of Evan Parker’s first novel: but it never comes.

When he discovers that his former student has died, presumably without ever completing his book, Jake does what any self-respecting writer would do with a story like that―a story that absolutely needs to be told.

FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT

BY ELLE COSIMANO Finlay Donovan is killing it . . . except, she’s really not. She’s a stressed-out single-mom of two and struggling novelist, Finlay’s life is in chaos: the new book she promised her literary agent isn’t written, her ex-husband fired the nanny without telling her, and this morning she had to send her four-year-old to school with hair duct-taped to her head after an incident with scissors.

When Finlay is overheard discussing the plot of her new suspense novel with her agent over lunch, she’s mistaken for a contract killer, and inadvertently accepts an offer to dispose of a problem husband in order to make ends meet . . . Soon, Finlay discovers that crime in real life is a lot more difficult than its fictional counterpart, as she becomes tangled in a real-life murder investigation.

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BY ERIKA SWYLER Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone in a house that is slowly crumbling. His parents are long dead. His mother, a circus mermaid who made her living by holding her breath, drowned in the very water his house overlooks. His younger sister, Enola, ran off six years ago with a traveling carnival.

One day, an old book arrives on Simon’s doorstep, sent by an antiquarian bookseller who purchased it on speculation. Fragile and water damaged, the book is a log from the owner of a traveling carnival in the 1700s, who reports strange and magical things, including the drowning death of a circus mermaid. Since then, generations of “mermaids” in Simon’s family have drowned-always on July 24, which is only weeks away.

Simon becomes increasingly worried about his sister.

Could there be a curse on Simon’s family? What does it have to do with the book, and can he get to the heart of the mystery in time to save Enola?

MUSIC & CLUBS

LIVE MUSIC

AURA FEST COMES RAGING BACK After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual AURA Fest (All Underground Rock All-day) returns to the Georgia Ships of the Sea Museum on June 11. The festival is open to all ages, and is a day-long showcase of local, regional and national metal and hardcore bands.

This year 11 bands will be performing, including local and regional favorites such as The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir, Depressor and Second Death.

AURA Fest will also see larger headliners like Im-

pending Doom and Lorna Shore tear up the stage at Saturday’s fest.

The event starts at 12:30 p.m. and will have food trucks, beverages and other activities for festival goers to enjoy.

ALEX ARANGO sat down with three bands to get the lowdown on this year’s fest and what audiences can look forward to.

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THE HOLY GHOST TABERNACLE CHOIR: PAST, FUTURE AND FAST FORWARD broken up” due to their drummer moving to Atlanta. While browsing Facebook he came across McDee’s post for a guitarist and pounced on the opportunity.

“We were just advertising noisy power violence, black metal, or just loud, fast aggressive music. He [Givins] responded, and the three of us had a lot of fun writing three songs pretty quickly,” explained McDee. When the trio began working on songs, vocal duties were split between Hamilton and McDee. However, hey noticed that parts of their songs were becoming too difficult to play instrumentally while also providing vocals.

THGTC decided that they were in need of a lead vocalist and front person in order to give their lyrics the attention they deserved.

“When you have somebody who’s free from having to worry about playing an

instrument, it adds that extra layer of complexity and focus to the vocal parts.

So, we decided to look for somebody,” said McDee on their decision to find a vocalist.

Nat Lacuna had been living in Savannah for around five months. During that time their tattoo artist Temple Cantrell told Lacuna about various local shows and events happening in town.

Cantrell who was a member of a metal and hardcore Facebook group passed along THGTC’s post about needing a vocalist to Lacuna. Through Cantrell, Lacuna was able to get in touch with McDee and auditioned for the band.

All four members agree that their chemistry was solid there by cementing the band as a four-piece outfit.

“Nat is an incredible creative source and when they get on stage, they are just an animal,” said Hamilton.

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The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir (THGTC) is a savannah-based metal band that takes their name from their practice space, which was once a church.

The band draws influence from multiple sub-genres such as hardcore and thrash metal, citing influence from prolific bands like Converge, Dillinger Escape Plan and The Jesus Lizard.

It all started when drummer Tanner Hamilton and bassist Sleve McDee were playing in Heavy Books, which they described as an indie psych rock band with shoegaze elements.

The two musicians shared common ground in the type of music they wanted to approach, and began writing songs with a much heavier sound. Not long after, THGTC’s guitarist Arron Givens of Hot Plate joined the band.

Givens noted that during the time of joining THGTC, Hot Plate had “sort of

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Like many bands that fall into the metal genre, THGTC is not timid about professing their discontent and frustration with the current times.

Heavy music is a conduit for raw emotion, and although they agree that it can be a challenge to digest for the uninitiated, they aim to make it accessible for anyone looking to dive into the scene

no matter what walk of life.

Lacuna, who identifies as trans, stresses the importance of having a platform to share ideas that many people might not be receptive to.

“Heavy music has a strong sense of community, but sometimes it can be very close minded in certain pockets. The hardcore scene can be very much tough guy, bro-dude, jock stuff, and none of us are like that,” remarked Lacuna. “We’re very left leaning politically, and very much about social progression, equality, feminism, justice for the abused, along with equal treatment for disabled people, homeless people, people of color and LGBTQ folks.”

The band also aims to put on engaging live shows with the hopes of showing crowds something unique.

“It’s all about the live performance really, at the end of the day. We love writing music, and it’s really important to be pushing our boundaries as composers and songwriters. But it’s in service to have a great live show that sounds really good,” said McDee.

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Second Death is a metal band that started in 2016 after the break-up of Valdosta-based metal band, Beware The Never Ending.

Currently, the band’s lineup consists of vocalist Josh Claxton, bassist Clark Gargan, guitarist Jeremy Brown and drummer The band released their first full-length album Casket in 2017 and have steadily released singles from 2018 to 2020.

Due to the uncertain nature of the pandemic, Second Death and its members needed to take time to find their footing.

“When COVID hit, we were actually all living in Valdosta, but COVID made it to where Gio moved back to Jacksonville, Jeremy moved back to Philadelphia and me and Josh stayed here. Then during that time, three quarters of the band lost their employment,” said bassist Clark Gargan.

COVID however did not stop the band from continuing to make music. The band actually recorded a full-length album last year called Born With It, which Gargan said should be releasing in the next couple of months.

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LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE

Currently, the band are gearing up to release their new album Slow Murder later this summer, and are releasing a music video, directed by Our Home Films, for their new single “Cow Tool” on Monday, June 6.

The album will be released on Grave Face records and mixed by Jonathan Nunez, the guitarist from Miami sludge metal band Torche.

The band is excited to be incorporating new experiment elements into their already unique sound through the use of harsh noise and synthesizers.

We really lean into a lot of the textural sort of layers when we go for the more drone style stuff, interludes and whatnot.

In our songs, you know, we rely on a lot of feedback and delay pedal you know, trickery and stuff.” said McDee. After the new album is released, the band is planning to spend time working on small short releases like splits and collaborative efforts with other bands.

The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir will be performing at 12:30 p.m. on June 11 at the Ships of the Sea Museum for AURA Fest.

DEPRESSOR TALKS PLANS FOR 2022 Depressor started out as a Savannah metal band that turned heads with their first album Callous in 2018. Not long after, the band released their 2019 EP Harm, followed by a number of singles in 2020 and 2021.

Since their conception Depressor has been diligent about adding their own flavor to Savannah’s heavy music scene, while also giving a nod to those who have come before them.

As of 2022 the band has gone through a hefty lineup change, with members spread between Charlston, Savannah and Colorado. Their status of being a strictly local-Georgia band has transitioned to them becoming more of a regional act.

“Because of the lineup changes, our whole band has definitely changed entirely. As of now I’m the last OG, member of Depressor now” said front man Lu Thor.

Drummer Asher Dibernardo is the newest member of the band and said before joining Depressor he always saw them as a more regional name in the hardcore scene.

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their EP All American during the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Although the situation prevented them from playing live shows, it allowed them to channel their focus on their EP. “I think I can speak for everybody when we say that sh-t f-ing sucked, because we started right before lockdown. What that allowed us to do was really hone everything in, especially All American. I think we recorded that in like two days,” said Hamilton.

All American received a redux thanks to the help of Chris “Scary” Adams from the band Black Tusk, a staple of the Savannah metal scene. Scary helped the band record the redux version of their EP.

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U2.0 @COACH’S CORNER

The Tampa-based tribute act strives for realism in look and sound. For a band that’s been fully intact for more than 45 years, that is a feat in itself. With so many songs to choose from — U2 sold about 160 million records — you’ll probably know most of them. Sing along and order a pizza.

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Subtitled “The 80s MTV Experience” this tribute band is so close to the real thing Warner Music issued a cease-anddesist order for using original recordings on their site. Turns out it was E Ave., and Warner apologized. Somewhere, Eddy Grant is smiling (with a spliff the size of your arm).

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A veteran performer invited to comedy festivals from San Francisco to Miami, So is a founding member of Red Pill Players, a nationally touring comedy troupe. He does observational humor about his upbringing and the mundane aspects of life. Astonishingly, he does not host a podcast.

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Go far beyond smooth with the country-rock sounds of this killer Eagles tribute band. First of all, you’ll have a Sea Wolf hot dog.

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SOUNDBOARD WHO IS PLAYING WHERE THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY 6/ 8 LIVE MUSIC

Cohen’s Retreat Midtown Pickers, 6 p.m.

Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay, 6 p.m.

McDonough’s Blues with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

Randy Wood’s Pickin’ Parlor TONY ARATA, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

El-Rocko Lounge Trivia with Jules and Chris Grimmett, 9-11:30 p.m.

Moodright’s Duckpin Bowling League Night, 8 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Trivia Night with Jess Shaw, 6:30 p.m.

The Wormhole Bingo, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Savannah Comedy Underground, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Two Tides Brewing Company Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, second Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m.

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Cohen’s Retreat Munchies & Music, 5-9 p.m.

Electric Moon Skytop Lounge and The Moon Deck, Plant Riverside District - Power Plant Building rooftop Moon Deck LIVE at Electric Moon featuring Whitley Deputy Band, 7-10 p.m.

Starland Yard O’KEEFE and The Shoplifters, 6-9 p.m.

Tandem Coffee and Spirits Tune In....@ Tandem, 6-8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES Bar Food Trivia Night, 8 p.m.

McDonough’s Family Feud, 7 p.m.

The Wormhole Trivia, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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COMEDY

Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Open Mic Comedy, 8:30 p.m.

DJ

Club 51 Degrees DJ B-Rad, 9 p.m.

Top Deck Sunset Deck Party, 6 p.m.

MONDAY 6/13 LIVE MUSIC

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Service Brewing Company Service Brewing Run Club, 6:30 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Club One Super Gay Bingo, 5:30 p.m.

Moodright’s BINGO, 8 p.m.

Starland Yard Music Bingo, 7-9 p.m.

FRIDAY 6/10 LIVE MUSIC

Coffee Bluff Marina LAX, 6 p.m.

Messiah Lutheran Church Matthew Figel in Concert, 7-8 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint with Swamptooth, 6 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS Fia Rua Irish Pub Family Movie Night, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

The Hive Repertory Theatre LLC Adult Night Out - Karaoke!, 8 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

DJ

Club 51 Degrees DJ Fer, DJ Emalo, DJ Lil G, DJ BRad, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.

Rock House Music & Dance, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY 6/11 LIVE MUSIC

Coffee Bluff Marina Gary Strickland, 6 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum AURA Fest 2022, 12:30-11 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blueberry Hill Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.

FRI/

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TUESDAY 6/14 LIVE MUSIC

MATTHEW FIGEL IN CONCERT

@MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH Matthew Figel, “with a tone and approach entrancing from the outset” (New York Concert Review), is an emerging pianist known for his captivating and thoughtful performances. His program for The Arts at Messiah will include J.S. Bach’s 4th Partita, Ravel’s Sonatine, and Beethoven’s Op. 110 Sonata. Masks required.

KARAOKE

Bar Food Karaoke Night, 10 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Rock House Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

COMEDY

Club One Comedy Revue, second Saturday of every month, 8 p.m.

Front Porch Improv Adult Drop-in IMPROV Class, 10 a.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.

Over Yonder Honky Tonk Saturdays

SUNDAY 6/12 LIVE MUSIC

Collins Quarter at Forsyth Ember City, 2 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10 p.m.

Myrtle & Rose, Rooftop Garden Plant Riverside Live Jazz Sunday Brunch Featuring the Howard Paul Jazz Trio, 11 a.m.3 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Bucky and Barry, 1 p.m.

McDonough’s Open Mic/Jam, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m.

Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen Trivia Tuesday, 9 p.m.

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

Starland Yard Trivia with Chris Grimmett, 6:30 p.m.; Trivia Night With Chris Grimmett, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Stafford’s Public House Stafford’s Tuesday Comedy Open Mic, 8:30-11:45 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One

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THE BAND PAGE

By Frank Ricci

VCTRE + TIEDYE KY @ ELAN SAVANNAH

The Birmingham (AL, not UK) DJ is known for guttural basslines and a boisterous attitude that has won him legions of lowend EDM fans. Philadelphia’s tiedye contrasts VCTRE’s bass buzz with warmer sounds, and a more alt-electric vibe aimed squarely at the feelz.

SAT JUN 11 | 10 PM

In a Connect interview last year, AURA Fest boss Tim Walls stated plainly “I have this desire to crush it, on every level, at the next festival.” The lineup for 2022’s day-long AURA Fest would suggest he has. A wild assortment of quality heavy bands including Impending Doom, Lorna Shore, Rivers of Nihil, and eight more promise hours of catharsis and appalling volume.

SAT JUNE 11 | 12:30 PM

The Florida headliners (pictured), Nashville’s Teal Peal, and two of Savannah’s more compelling local bands gang up on that ass for an over-the-top, beer-soaked, bathroom-overstaying, wild night of abandon at the cool kids’ favorite venue. Dog Days Presents continues to deliver the alt-rock promotion goods. FRI JUNE 10 | 8 PM

O’KEEFE @ STARLAND YARD

In a town with live music everywhere, from hardware stores to the neo-natal ICU, standing out in Austin is not easy. O’Keefe has succeeded with their unique, dreamy, indie soul and pop. Savannah is fortunate to be a stop on their brief, six-date mini tour. Local project The Shoplifters with Keith Kozel and Kevin Rose open up.

THUR JUNE 9 | 6 PM

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AURA FEST @ SHIPS OF THE SEA

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