🗞️ What’s Happening in Savannah | 1/7

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Good morning, Savannah! Winter’s chill is in the air, and we’ve got the perfect roundup to keep you cozy and entertained this week.

In today’s newsletter:

• Free admission to the SCAD Museum of Art 🖼️

• Watch Heretic at the Lucas Theatre on Saturday 🍿

• Sandfly's Southern Soul is now open 🍽️

And much more… let’s dive in!

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Test your Savannah knowledge! Every Tuesday, take on a fun trivia question about the city and see how well you know your hometown.

Where did many of the cobblestones that pave Savannah’s River Street originally come from?

• Local quarries near Savannah

• Ships’ ballast from international locations

• Nearby riverbeds in Georgia

• Stone deposits along the Savannah River

The Tybee Bomb: Savannah’s Forgotten Mystery

In February 1958, a routine Air Force training mission over Georgia became the origin of one of the region's greatest mysteries. After colliding mid-air with a fighter jet, a B-47 bomber dropped its 7,600 pound nuclear bomb into the waters off Tybee Island to ensure a safe landing. The "Tybee Bomb" was never recovered.

This Mark 15 hydrogen bomb, with an explosive capability far greater than that dropped on Nagasaki, may still rest in the waters of the Wassaw Sound to this very day. While the Air Force claimed the bomb did not carry a nuclear core at the time, declassified documentation has since disproven this claim, leaving the possibility that it could have been fully armed. Even after extensive searches from Navy crews and sonar equipment, the weapon was never found.

🖼️ Free Days: SCAD Museum of Art

Sunday, January 12 | 12 p.m. | SCAD Museum of Art
Enjoy free SCAD MOA admission: Savannah residents every second Sunday, and college students every Saturday. Explore contemporary art and exhibits.
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🎶 Swamptooth at Over Yonder

Saturday, January 11 | 3 p.m. | Moodright’s
Swamptooth returns to Over Yonder January 11 from 3-6!
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👯 Company Showcase 2025

Saturday, January 11 | 6 p.m. | Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Enjoy dynamic dance performances by Gretchen Greene Company Dancers, featuring ensembles, solos, and guest choreography.
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🍿 Arthouse Cinema: Heretic

Saturday, January 11 | 7 p.m. | Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Watch Heretic, a gripping thriller starring Hugh Grant, blending horror and psychological drama with rich dialogue and cerebral intensity.
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🎤 Q&A + Showcase with Dolette McDonald

Monday, January 13 | 6 p.m. | Victory North Savannah
Experience music and stories with DoLette McDonald as she shares her journey and vocal technique from decades of performing with music legends.
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📚 The Resolutions Episode

Thursday, January 9 | 5:30 p.m. | Front Porch Improv
Ring in 2025 with Seersucker Live! Workshop with New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg, social hour, and a show featuring acclaimed authors. Tickets start at $10.
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🎉 40th Pastoral Anniversary Gala

Saturday, January 11 | 5 p.m. | Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
Celebrate 40 years of pastoral leadership with a formal evening of music, food, and fellowship. Tickets are $100 for this special event.
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🕺 Wild West Hoedown: January Thompson Social

Sunday, January 12 | 6 p.m. | Thompson Savannah
Dance the night away at the Wild West Hoedown Social with Bachata, Salsa, and more at Thompson Savannah. Beginner-friendly and open to all!
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🏒 Savannah Ghost Pirates vs Cincinnati Cyclones

Wednesday, January 8 | 7 p.m. | Enmarket Arena
Catch the Savannah Ghost Pirates take on the Cincinnati Cyclones tomorrow!
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🎨 Taste of Creating an Art Journal

Saturday, January 11 | 10:30 a.m. | Oatland Island Wildlife Center
Explore intuitive art journaling with Roxanne Lasky. Learn creative techniques, work with mixed media, and take home a personalized art journal.
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🪦 Free Bonaventure Historical Society Tour

Saturday, January 11 | 2 p.m. | Bonaventure Cemetery
Explore Bonaventure Cemetery on free guided tours every first full weekend, led by trained guides. Tours start at 2 PM from the Colonial Monument Garden.
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🧘‍♀️ 80's Sip & Yoga

Sunday, January 12 | 10 a.m. | B&D Burgers
Stretch and sip at Sip & Yoga, featuring 80s-themed power yoga, brunch, and community giving. Tickets $20, with proceeds supporting local charity.
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📊 Savannah Area Chamber's 2025 Economic Outlook Luncheon

Wednesday, January 8 | 11:30 a.m. | Savannah Convention Center
Gain insights on 2025 economic trends at the Savannah Chamber Luncheon, featuring expert forecasts and comprehensive materials. Registration required.
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🩰 South Carolina Ballet's Romeo & Juliet

February 1 | Johnny Mercer Theater
Experience Romeo & Juliet by South Carolina Ballet at the Johnny Mercer Theater with stunning choreography and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
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🍽️ Sandfly's Southern Soul

8511 Ferguson Ave Suite B
Discover Sandfly’s Southern Soul, serving rotating Southern classics like fried chicken, pot roast, and banana pudding. Open Mon-Fri, 11 AM–3 PM.
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Take on our 5-letter wordle challenge, inspired by something from today’s newsletter or Savannah’s unique landmarks or events. Can you guess it?

Take on our Savannah-inspired crossword, featuring words drawn from local landmarks, history, and events. See how many you can get!