Bill Dawers
Pandemic or no pandemic, Savannah is now kicking off its bustling spring season of festivals.
While we are obviously missing out on vital opportunities to gather as a community and get to know more of our neighbors in face-to-face settings, the altered schedules present some opportunities that might benefit local culture in the long run.
The 32nd annual festival’s emphasis on virtual rather than live events has prompted a significant website upgrade and plans for high quality video streaming. Highlights will likely include a gospel concert featuring Demetrius West on Feb. 7 and the Future of Jazz Concert along with a tribute to the late Ben Tucker on Feb. 16.
Unplugged: Safe(r) ways to kick off new month, year in Savannah culture scene
Bill Dawers
The first weekend of 2021 presents some wonderful opportunities to celebrate outside.
The Tybee Post Theater’s record-setting Tybee Polar Plunge will be semi-virtual this year without an official event at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion, but I suspect that south beach will still be bustling at noon on New Year’s Day.
Wormsloe State Historic Site is offering 2.5 mile hikes guided by rangers on Jan. 1. Pets on short leashes are welcome, but folks need to call the office at 912-353-3023 for reservations.
Sulfur Art Services and Green Truck Pub are currently presenting Single-Use Sketch Studies: the U.S. Two-Party System by Corey J. Willis at the Drive Thru Art Box at the restaurant at 2430 Habersham St.