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Statesboro-Bulloch Library to host author meet and greet event Saturday afternoon
Join the Statesboro-Bulloch Library for an an Author Meet and Greet Saturday, April 27, from 1-4pm. The event is free to the public. This is the second annual Author Meet and Greet, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Caroline Johnson, Library Manager, shares that she plans to have this event every year. Johnson says, “This meet and greet style lets us bring more authors in to meet the public.” Patrons will have the opportunity to browse the different authors' tables and ask questions, and some will have copies of their books available for purchase. The authors at the the Meet and Greet will...
"A Taste of Struggle": Foodways and Folkways of a Formerly Enslaved People to take place at Willow Hill on Saturday
The Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center proudly announces its celebration of the 150th anniversary of the historic Willow Hill School. On April 27th, the museum will host "A Taste of Struggle," an event offering a deep dive into the culinary traditions of the Willow Hill Community. Food historians, including the renowned Pitmaster John “Bobbie” Robinson, will prepare authentic meals showcasing techniques from the era of slavery. Pitmaster Robinson, who inherited his skills from a long line of pitmasters, will demonstrate the art of slow-cooked, flavor-rich meats, prepared in hand-dug pits. Joining him, food historian Clarissa Clifton, known for her work at...
Savannah Wind Symphony Pops Concert continues to highlight community ensemble
The Savannah Wind Symphony is looking for a new music director during a period of transition, and music lovers are reaping the benefit from a series of exciting concerts led by different conductors up for the position. “I’d hate to look at it as a competition,” said conductor David Elliott,...
Averitt Center to host All Fired Up! sale showcasing local artists Thursday, Friday, Saturday
The All Fired Up! Spring Exhibition & Sale, which is part of a partnership between the Averitt Center for the Arts and Georgia Southern's Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art, will feature unique goods made by local artists and GSU students, including ceramics, fine arts, and jewelry. The sale will take place at the Roxie Remley Center for Fine Arts at 31 East Vine Street in Statesboro on Thursday, April 25, from 2-8pm, Friday, April 26, from 10am-8pm, and Saturday, April 27, from 10am-2pm. Artists and GSU students are encouraged to submit their artwork for sale through the online registration form. The deadline for submitting artwork is April 24, 2024. The Averitt Center for the Arts has announced that 75% of the proceeds from the sale will go back to the artist, while the remaining 25% will go towards supporting the arts education programs and classes at GSU. For more information about the All Fired Up! Spring Exhibition & Sale, please visit the Averitt Center for the Arts website.
Grammy-Winning Rapper 2 Chainz to Perform at Georgia Southern: Statesboro Residents Can Win Free Tickets
Rapper 2 Chainz, originally from Georgia, is scheduled to perform at Georgia Southern campus in Statesboro on Friday, April 26. Fans can win two free tickets to the concert through a contest on the Visit Statesboro Facebook page. 2 Chainz started his rap career in College Park, Georgia, and gained recognition as part of the group Playaz Circle.
Georgia Southern recognizes 2024 Campus Museum of Service honorees
As part of National Volunteer Month, Georgia Southern University recently recognized the 2024 Honorees of the Campus Museum of Service. Beginning in 2021, the Georgia Southern Office of Leadership and Community Engagement began to include guest speakers with a passion and reputation for service as part of National Volunteer Month. The next year, a partnership was established with the Office of Alumni Relations to bring in alumni speakers who carry this passion. According to OLCE, the Campus Museum of Service provides an outlet to share stories of how members of the university community contribute within and beyond the classroom walls. The class of honorees represents not...
Atmosphere X RaveVival is coming to Splash in the Boro
Tim and Debbie Wilkinson are planning something big at Splash in the Boro on May 18th. Their company, Zero Gravity Outreach, is hosting a free event entitled "Atmosphere X RaveVival" from 7:30pm until 10:00pm. Wilkinson explains the concept of Zero Gravity Outreach as an amalgamation of different things: "If you take a Billy Graham crusade, the X Games, The Fast and the Furious, and a rock concert and squish them all together. " The Wilkinsons use a combination of various genres of music, including hip-hop, EDM, and rock, to provide an upbeat and rave-like atmosphere, without all the negative things raves are associated with,...
2Chainz to perform at Hanner Friday night
The Georgia Southern University Office of Student Activities is bringing the True Blue Experience spring concert back this Friday, April 26, with a performance by rapper 2Chainz. The concert will take place at Hanner Fieldhouse on the Statesboro Campus at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm. DJ Nino will provide pre-show music. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets for students are $10 each (maximum of 2, must purchase with EagleID), and tickets for community members/alumni are $35 each (maximum of 2). All tickets are general admission, and all guests must have a government issued photo ID with a valid ticket to enter Hanner Fieldhouse. Students should also bring their EagleID. There are no exceptions to these ID requirements. Ticket sales will end Friday, April 26, at noon. No tickets will be sold at the door. The Office of Student Activities is the only verified ticket seller, and tickets not purchased off the OSA website cannot be verified and may not grant you access to Hanner Fieldhouse. All tickets will be scanned, and duplicate tickets will not be accepted. Georgia Southern's clear bag policy will apply for the concert. For full event information and to purchase tickets, please click here. For more information, contact OSA at osa@georgiasouthern.edu.
PAC to close 2024 season with an evening of jazz, featuring GA Southern student jazz ensemble
The Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center will finish out its Spring 2024 season with The Eric Mintel Quartet featuring the Georgia Southern Student Jazz Ensemble. On Thursday, April 25th, 2024, the PAC presents an upbeat, jazzy evening of fun for the whole family, featuring the Georgia Southern School of Music student jazz ensemble! The event will start at 7:30pm, with the theatre doors opening for seating at 7:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for senior citizens/Georgia Southern faculty/staff, and $10 for children/Georgia Southern students. To purchase tickets on the phone, call (912) 478-7999 or visit the box office in person at...
Chick-fil-A to open on Eagles Corner
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – A new Chick-fil-A is opening near Georgia Southern University on Wednesday. The restaurant will be located at 333 Tormenta Way on Eagles Corner. News 3 is told it’s Statesboro’s third Chick-fil-A and one of 15 others serving the wider Savannah market. Chick-fil-A Eagles Corner will be open for dine-in, drive-thru, Mobile […]
Great GA Realty's Pups in the Park was a tail-wagging success
The sun was shining, tails were wagging, and paws were padding around the Downtown Dog Park as Statesboro locals gathered for a paw-some event on Saturday, April 13th. Organized by the dynamic team at Great GA Realty, in collaboration with Fixing the Boro, Pups in the Park saw a vibrant turnout of pet lovers, all eager to partake in the festivities tailored specifically for their four-legged companions. Great GA Realty Marketing and Office Manager Sydney Davis shared the inspiration behind the event, citing owner Jessica Hermann's recent addition to the Great GA Realty family— a new playful puppy of her own—as...
Bulloch TidBit: Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons
Thanks to McCook's Pharmacy for making the replay of the Bulloch TidBits available on Grice Connect. Learn about the history of Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons and what make them special. Bulloch Tidbits are a weekly feature written and narrated by the Bulloch County Historical Society (BCHS) Executive Director Virginia Anne Franklin Waters. Each week Virginia Anne takes Grice Connect readers onto a historical journey back in time saluting the people and places that have make Statesboro and Bulloch a wonderful place to call home. Bulloch Tidbits on Grice Connect are made possible thanks to the generous support of McCook's Pharmacy a locally owned pharmacy located at 23630 US-80 in Statesboro. Keep Bulloch History Alive: Become a member of the Bulloch County Historical Society today Click here to learn more about membership opportunities. Three ways to join Download and Mail: Join the “historic way” click here to download, print, and mail a form. Attend a meeting: A membership table is always available for those who wish to join! Our meetings are open to the public. They are held on the 4th Monday of the month, January through November. Please check our calendar for details. Email our membership chairperson: Click here to send an email!
Stratton Leopold presents at Norman Fries Distinguised Lecture Series
Savannah's Stratton Leopold, owner of Leopold's Ice Cream and film executive, is presenting 'A Career in Two Industries: Growing up in ice cream and evolving into film' on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 7:00pm at the Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center on the GS Statesboro campus. This free presentation is open to the public and is part of the the Norman Fries Distinguished Lectureship Series. Stratton Leopold, owner and operator of Leopold’s Ice Cream, is the youngest son of original founder Peter Leopold. He was born and raised in Savannah and grew up in the ice cream business under the guidance of his...
Order your plates today! Delicious BBQ supports youth activities at historic Bulloch County church
Enjoy some great barbecue for a great cause! Take a night off from cooking, and you don't even need to leave the car. The Old Fellowship Baptist Church (OFBC) Youth Group is holding a spring fundraiser to support their 2024 program activities. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to offer youth events, conferences, camps and mission trips for the OFBC Youth Group. Purchase your plates here! Pickup will be Saturday, April 27th, from 11am until 1pm, rain or shine, at Old Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 5526 US Highway 80 E, Brooklet, GA 30415. The church will be conducting a drive-thru pickup for your convenience. Plate includes: Chopped BBQ Pork Green Beans Mac-n-Cheese Dessert Bread The Old Fellowship Baptist Church is grateful for support of its youth. This historic Bulloch County church is nestled in Stilson, Georgia, and has been serving the community for nearly 180 years. Learn more about Old Fellowship Baptist Church.
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