New York Fashion Week is known for featuring top designers such as Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang, but this year there will be a few familiar faces at Lincoln Center. Twenty-two SCAD seniors, including two from SCAD Atlanta will have their collections grace the catwalk on September 9 thanks to ELLE Magazine. ELLE will also feature their work in the upcoming October and December issues. One lucky designer will win a $25,000 grant and another will win a $10,000 People’s Choice Award selected by ELLE.com users. Don’t forget to support your favorite SCAD designer when voting goes live on ELLE.com September 9.

Happy Labor Day Weekend, Savannah! There are so many activities going on in town this weekend, and we’re putting them all in one place for you. From the Craft Brew Fest to the Soul Food Festival to fun at Tybee, this weekend has something for everyone.

The Savannah Bicycle Campaign will turn the night streets of Savannah into a wave of blinking lights, music, and pedal powered fun on the third annual Midnight Garden Ride, Saturday September 3, 2011.

This month Savannah Power Yoga owner Kate Taylor started offering Standup Paddleboard Yoga Classes, Sunday afternoons on Lake Mayer. She takes a group of 8 to the lake, where they rent paddle boards provided by Paddle Savannah, and after a quick lesson and a few warmup yoga poses, they’re out on the water. They begin getting used to the board by paddling on their knees, and slowly the adventurous few begin to stand up. Within five minutes everyone is up and paddling around like a pro. Taylor lets the group take a small lap around Lake Mayer before she circles them up to take their first downward dog on the water. With great patience, she not only calls out yoga poses, but gives detailed instructions on how to execute them without ending up in the water. Taylor encourages her students to push themselves to their edge. To some their personal edge goes beyond the edge of their board, and they’re treated to a refreshing dip in the lake. The class stays out on the water for around 90 minutes, long enough for a warm up, some invigorating poses, and a relaxing cool down while tethered to the dock.

Artist Matt Stromberg is literally creating a stir in the art world by using everything from explosives and rocket fuel to submachine guns in his volatile, nonobjective sculpture. He’s careful to stress, however, that his unique art form is not really about explosives but kinetic energy—more specifically, the release of it. The result is somewhat unpredictable. What is predictable, after he conducts trench warfare across his many canvasses, is his ability to produce interesting and spontaneous mark making—marks created through applied texture that create volume.

Tonight at 6 P.M. in honor of candidate Ruel Joyner officially qualifying to run for Savannah’s District 1 Alderman seat, his campaign is throwing a free party at the Congress Street Social Club featuring Savannah’s own KidSyc@Brandywine, a well known alternative hip-hop band. KidSyc@Brandywine is a five-piece modern hip-hop group featuring live instrumentation as well as an accomplished MC, KidSyc. They have deviated from what was once considered Savannah style hip-hop and are forging a new path to regional success, as well as growing recognition throughout the country.

This Saturday, August 27, Old Fort Jackson is having a low country boil and silent auction with free general admission. Delicious food, drinks and adult beverages, with live music courtesy of the Savannah Stompers. Cap the night off with fireworks, historic cannon firings, and have a blast supporting Old Fort Jackson! Unique auction items will be featured from nearly 100 of Savannah’s favorite retailers, creative artists and Old Fort Jackson supporters.

The Savannah Derby Devils are gearing up for an action packed bout against the Richland County Regulators this Saturday, August 27th at the Savannah Civic Center. The Savannah Derby Devils formed in 2006 during a nationwide resurgence of roller derby and have continued to grow in numbers, skill and in its understanding of this developing sport. They play by the Women’s Flat-Track Derby Association rules, and are a member of the U.S. Association of Roller Sports. The game is played with 14 players from each team on the track in a pack formation. One player from each team hangs back as the pack begins to skate, these players are called the jammers. When the pack is 20 feet across the starting line, the jammers begin skating. A jammer’s goal is to skate through the pack, and lap the pack as many times as she can, which is how points are earned.

Are you planning your special day? This Sunday, August 28th, The Richmond Hill City Center will be transformed into a bridal showcase. The Elegance in the Park bridal show will feature a panoply of event profesionals with specialties in photography, music, dance instruction, flowers, and rental services for furniture, features and equipment.

Hurricane season is upon us once again, and this one came out swinging. With Irene charging toward the East Coast, talk of hurricane preparedness is everywhere. According to the latest models, the Savannah Area is out of Irene’s projected path, and all we should see is some heavy rainfall throughout the weekend. When faced with the possibility of a hurricane, we hear the same sage advice from our local news networks. Filling up our vehicles with gas, buying an ample supply of bottled water and non-perishable foods, and locating and protecting important family documents are all great ideas, and are imperative to riding out the storm. After the basic survival precautions are taken, there are several other ways to protect yourself during the storm, whether or not you choose to evacuate.