Time and Purpose: SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival brings focus on community

The people of Savannah witnessed a grand display of visual “street art” as Forsyth Park transformed into a sprawling canvas at the annual SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival. Beneath the late spring sun, hundreds of artists — from current students to alumni and even local high schoolers — chalked up their imagination onto the concrete squares.

As I wandered through the sidewalk gallery, it felt like stepping straight into a living dreamscape. Cartoon characters danced beside photorealistic portraits, surreal landscapes melted into abstract explosions of color — each square telling its own tale. The talent on display was jaw-dropping, but even more powerful was the shared energy of it all: artists laughing together, friends encouraging one another, and curious onlookers snapping photos while sipping sweet tea.

Book Review: Wednesday Night Wine Down by Jennifer Newens

Jennifer Newens’ Wednesday Night Wine-Down: 52 Drinks for Low-Alcohol Midweek Sipping offers an exploration of light, flavorful cocktails designed for relaxed evenings. The book not only provides a seasonal approach to its collection of recipes, but also suggests the appropriate glassware, mixing method, and garnishes to level up your cocktail hour into something special.

Newens structures her book into four seasonal sections, each offering 13 recipes tailored to the flavors and moods of the time of year. The drinks have low-alcohol content, making them suitable for midweek relaxation. Each recipe includes detailed instructions, ingredient notes, and suggestions for presentation, emphasizing both taste and aesthetic appeal.​

Southern Comforts Culinary Crawl: A Cultural Dinner Event

Friday, May 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
May River Manor 155 Old Miller Road Bluffton, SC 29910

Get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure at May River Manor’s Southern Comforts Culinary Crawl on Friday, May 9th, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. This unique culinary crawl will take you on a flavorful journey through the stunning spaces of our property, with each stop offering a new course of Southern-inspired delicacies paired with delicious drinks.