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One of the festival's gritty past entries

One of the festival's gritty past entries

Photo courtesy of the Psychotronic Film Festival

The Psychotronic Film Festival, Savannah, GA

Savannah's OTHER film festival

by Scott Schambelan | January 24, 2012

While everyone from Sandfly to Tinseltown knows about SCADS’s annual film festival here in Savannah, not many others are aware of the city’s OTHER cinema celebration.

The Psychotronic Film society prides itself on running under the radar, screening independent and small budget films, the majority of which cannot be found for sale or rent anywhere in America. 

And, this week, they’re putting on an entire festival dedicated to these fridge films. …


Savannah's AcusticA playing at Retro

Savannah's AcusticA playing at Retro

Photo courtesy of Bottles n’ Cans

Retro on Congress, Savannah, GA

Savannah's newest, old nightspot

by Scott Schambelan | January 20, 2012

Remember the old adage, out with old and in with new? Well, in the case, with downtown Savannah’s newest bar, Retro on Congress, it’s actually: out with the old and in with the older. 

Locals and tourists alike were heartbroken when one of the city’s favorite watering holes, the Mercury Lounge, was forced to close down. But, sprouting up out of the ashes in the same building overlooking Ellis Square, is a …


The low country home and graden show is full of original custom designs

The low country home and graden show is full of original custom designs

Photo by Scott Schambelan

Low Country Home And Garden Show, Savannah, GA

Savannah's annual home improvement expo

by Scott Schambelan | January 09, 2012

Even though it is still the dead of winter, folks are already planning for the spring season as the Low Country Home and Garden Show comes to Savannah on January 20.

Hosted over at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, this show boasts hundreds of vendors ranging from landscape architects and general contractors to custom pool installers and gourmet chefs. With thousands of square feet being takewn up with garden displays, …


The center sits on the banks of Whitemarsh Island

The center sits on the banks of Whitemarsh Island

Photo courtesy of Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah, GA

A great wintertime outdoor activity in Savannah

by Scott Schambelan | January 02, 2012

While many folks around the country are donning extra jackets and scarves to brave the cold season, Savannah is enjoying one of her characteristically mild winters.

With daytime temperatures cresting the low 70’s, the Hostess City is still a comfortable place for outdoor recreation, even during the darkest days of winter. And, with the Oatland Island Wildlife Center open for the season, there is no better place to enjoy the outdoors.

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The Zeigler House Inn's frontage on iconic Jones Street

The Zeigler House Inn's frontage on iconic Jones Street

Photo courtesy of the Zeigler House Inn

The Zeigler House Inn, Savannah, GA

One of Savananh's most romantic accommodations

by Scott Schambelan | December 30, 2011

Holding residence in a majestic 19th-century Italianate mansion on the east end of Jones St., the Zeigler House Inn is one of Savannah’s most beautiful bed & breakfasts.

This luxurious inn boasts eight historically appointed guest suites that resonate with Southern charm and romantic splendor; most rooms have balconies overlooking the cobblestones and gas lamps of Jones Street, making for one of the most romantic backdrops in Savannah.

They also feature …


One of Spa Bleu's chic therapy rooms

One of Spa Bleu's chic therapy rooms

Photo courtesy of Spa Bleu

Spa Bleu, Savannah, GA

True southern comfort can be found at this new, hip Savannah day spa

by Scott Schambelan | December 26, 2011

Looking to revitalize and renew your body for the New Year? Then check out Spa Bleu, one of Savannah’s top day spas.  

Located just off Broughton St., donwtown, this relaxation center offers a variety of European and traditional, organic spa treatments along with ‘Southern’ comforts such as deep cleansing facials, manicures and pedicures, and even organic spray tanning.

But they’re best known for their signature Thermal Body Treatment, an hour-long …


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