The Links: “Misbehavin’ After Dark”

By | February 18, 2009

The Savannah Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and their guests were caught “Misbehavin After Dark” on January 10, 2009 at the Charles H. Morris Center in Trustees Garden. This stellar event offered Links, Connecting Links, and their guests prime entertainment for their evening of fun. Jazz enthusiasts entertained themselves in the Coconut Grove lounge grooving to Savannah’s own Ben Tucker … Continue reading “The Links: “Misbehavin’ After Dark””

Keith to Keynote Harambee Breakfast

By | February 18, 2009

The Savannah Section of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) will hold its annual Harambee Breakfast Saturday, February 28, 2009, 9:00 am at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Multipurpose Annex 460 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. This year’s speaker will be Mrs. Lois Keith a retired educator currently serving as President of Henry County Retired Educators Association. … Continue reading “Keith to Keynote Harambee Breakfast”

Savannah Black Heritage Festival Partners to present Cross That River on Feb. 28

By | February 18, 2009

Raised in Brooklyn, Allan Harris was surrounded by music as a child: his mother was a classical pianist and his aunt was an opera and blues singer. Harris, who decided to become a musician at the age of eight, spent a lot of his childhood time at his grandfather’s farm in Western Pennsylvania where he engaged in other favorite pastimes … Continue reading “Savannah Black Heritage Festival Partners to present Cross That River on Feb. 28”

Love Welcomed as Savannah Technical College’s New President

By | February 18, 2009

Savannah Technical College Foundation, in conjunction with Savannah Economic Development Authority and Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcome Dr. Kathy Love, Savannah Technical College’s new president. The invitation-only reception, held at STC’s Eckburg Auditorium Tuesday, February 17 at 4:30 p.m., signifies Dr. Love’s formal introduction to the Savannah Community. “We are so delighted that Dr. Love is here and … Continue reading “Love Welcomed as Savannah Technical College’s New President”

Lady Annette S. Mitchell: 2009 Top Lady of the Year

By | February 18, 2009

Lady Annette S. Mitchell has been selected as the “2009 Top Lady of the Year” by the the Savannah Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD). The distinct honor has been bestowed upon this dedicated and loyal member for the second time. She was signaled for this award by the membership in 2006. Lady Mitchell was inducted into the … Continue reading “Lady Annette S. Mitchell: 2009 Top Lady of the Year”

Beach Band Boosters to Honor Lawrence Hutchins

By | February 18, 2009

Have you ever stood on the curbing during a parade and thrilled as the magnificent Marching Bull Dog band excited the crowds with their showmanship in marching and their great musical flair, or if you were in attendance at the football games and witnessed the terrific halftime shows by the Marching Bull Dogs, then you will want to be in … Continue reading “Beach Band Boosters to Honor Lawrence Hutchins”

Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis’ 2009 Inaugural Address

By | February 18, 2009

With our partners at project Step-up, Savannah Tech and the Homebuilders Association, the Commission hopes to add another few hundred to the roster of success. An important part of economic self-sufficiency depends on reliable and efficient public transportation. I applaud the city of Savannah for its incentive program to get more of its employees on CAT buses to and from … Continue reading “Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis’ 2009 Inaugural Address”

SSU’s NROTC Unit to receive Thurgood Marshall Award

By | February 18, 2009

The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit at Savannah State University has been selected to receive the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Outstanding ROTC Program Award. This distinguished honor was presented at the “Salute to Diversity” reception on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Washington, D.C., at the Gallup World Headquarters, 901 F Street, NW. … Continue reading “SSU’s NROTC Unit to receive Thurgood Marshall Award”

Savannah Music Festival Announces Quarterfinalists American Traditions Competition

By | February 18, 2009

Select vocalists vie for more than $35,000 in cash awards and other prizes in four-day event The 16th annual American Traditions Competition returns to the historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts for its final round during the 2009 Savannah Music Festival. The illustrious four-day vocal showcase hosts 28 singers from around the United States between April 1 and 4. Judges … Continue reading “Savannah Music Festival Announces Quarterfinalists American Traditions Competition”

“Gullah/Geechee: An Enduring Culture”

By | February 18, 2009

An exciting exhibit, “Gullah/Geechee: An Enduring Culture,” will be hosted by Savannah State University (SSU) as a part of its Black History Month celebration. The exhibit, which explores African roots of Gullah/Geechee people and culture in the Georgia and South Carolina low-country, will be presented in SSU’s Adams Hall beginning on February 16th and ending on March 1st. The exhibit … Continue reading ““Gullah/Geechee: An Enduring Culture””