Bar hop for a cause this Saturday, April 14, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. with Friends of Statts. The Statts Block Party is being held in honor of Jason Statts, a local musician, who was shot at point blank range through the neck on June 28, 2008, doing irreparable damage to his spinal column. Due to cuts in his government benefits, Statts’ friends and family have organized this fundraiser to help pay for the medical assistance he needs.

Venues include The Jinx, Congress St. Social Club, The Rail Pub, Hangfire, and Wild Wings Cafe in City Market. All access passes are available for $25, either in advance at the Jinx, or all day Saturday at each location. Single venue passes are available for $10 and $15 as well. Passes are cash only. Along with plenty of music, there will be silent auctions and raffles throughout the day.

Back in 2008, talented local musician Jason Statts fell victim to a tragic violent crime in Savannah that has left him both physically and financially burdened. Recent cuts in Statts’s medical benefits have only caused his health to further decline. In response to this, his family and friends have come together to organize a massive benefit “Block Party” to aid in a more speedy and proper recovery—a show of solidarity that has been dubbed Friends of Statts.

SCAD’s annual International Festival returns for its 14th installment on Saturday, April 7th. A celebration of the school’s diverse arts community, the fest takes over the strip of Broughton between Lincoln and Abercorn, complete with traditional music, art, and food.

An Le was the creative force behind the lens of the April/May Survival Mode fashion spread. Taking inspiration from all the recent end-of-the-world talk surrounding 2012, he gave our readers a glimpse of what the apocalypse might look like in the South.

Get down and dirty by signing up for the 4-mile obstacle run affectionately known as the Big Nasty Mud Run. But beware—expect to climb walls, run uphill (carrying a tire) and fall into mud pits.

What’s better than listening to music outdoors on a sunny Saturday in Savannah? Knowing that the great music is going to last all day, in both outdoor and indoor venues throughout the city. Savannah Stopover’s fourth and final day meant music starting at noon, this year at the beautiful Ships of the Sea museum. I had no idea that this venue had a gorgeous, meticulously manicured back courtyard perfect for the acoustic, folksy rock that played throughout the day like Electrophoria, Young Benjamin, Dare Dukes, Powerkompany, Young Benjamin and The Viking Progress.

Day #3 of the Savannah Stopover got off to a bit of a slow start. Rainy weather, the Shamrock Run, and I think sheer exhaustion from two great nights of music on Wednesday and Thursday had fans and bands moving a little sluggishly Friday at 4 p.m. But things took off when local favorites Country Mice took the stage at Congress Street Social Club. Playing solid rock ‘n’ roll, declaring one of their songs a belated birthday present to Dr. Seuss, they had the room filled and people clapping and dancing already at 5pm.

As the Savannah Stopover music fest begins, nightlife writer Shawndra Russell helps you prepare for a rockin’ good time!

Dos and Don’ts of Attending Savannah Stopover

Do wear layers. Since there are 10 venues participating, you will be walking from place to place, and every venue will be different temperature-wise. Last night was a little chilly outside during shows by two bands in from Brooklyn, Dinosaur Feathers and Oberhofer. Their performances on the outdoor stage were set up on the street in front of Telfair Square, but the Jinx was toasty inside with everyone squeezed in to listen to Canada’s Each Other and a second set by Oberhofer.

South magazine, The Telfair Museums and Savannah Stopover have teamed up to kick off the 2nd annual Savannah Stopover Music Festival in style! Art and music will collide tomorrow night (March 7th) for one fantastic evening with a Band Poster Reception at The Jepson Center for the Arts that will feature over 40 posters by local artists and students. Winners will be announced. Prizes will be awarded. Merriment will ensue.

Meet Ioana Rotaru, the model behind the mask on the cover of the current issue of South. As a longtime friend of the magazine, we thought you should know a little more about our cover girl, so we pulled up the extended interview she gave South just months ago for South’s Hottest Singles.