🌱 Workshops At Savannah African Art Museum + Holland House Closing

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Savannah Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 74 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah African Art Museum will be offering workshops to honor and celebrate ancestors, family traditions, trailblazers, and the earth. Lisa Jackson, the education community outreach liaison, noted the museum is "excited about [the] upcoming workshops and events planned for this year which features the launch of a new exhibit and new collaborations." The free three-part series will be hands-on and will run from February to April on the second floor of the museum's Upbeat Village Terracotta Gallery. (WSAV-TV)
2. The historic Holland House, a homestyle cooking restaurant that has been around for 50 years, is closing its doors later this month. Owner Chris Sturgess explained limited parking spaces, a tight kitchen, increase of customers, and lack of staff were deciding factors in the decision to close this location – though there may be a chance the restaurant moves to a new location. Customers shared their love for the food and even suggested possible commercial spaces for Holland House to move to. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. The Savannah Country Day School announced a Faculty Explorations lecture series that will take place every Tuesday in January and February, featuring various seminars from Upper School teachers for the larger Savannah community. The lectures are open to the public and will take place at the Savannah Country Day School. Seminar topics include Einstein's thought experiments regarding light, how American music has created change or promoted American culture throughout the 20th century, the art of rhetoric, an examination of Civil War artifacts, and biological facts and their complexity. (Savannah CEO)

Today in Savannah:

• Storytime For Children, At W. W. Law Library (10:30 AM)
• Games, Crafts And Adult Coloring With The Senior's Group, At W. W. Law Library (2:00 PM)
• Drag Show - No Cover Thursday, At Club One (11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Devika Dalal, Savannah College of Art and Design alum, wrote and illustrated "A is for 'ABC of Gender Identity,'" a children’s book designed to promote greater awareness, inclusion, and acceptance about gender diversity. Learn more about Dalal's personal ventures working with the pro-bono ad agency Creativity for Kindness today (Jan. 12) on "Guests and Gusto!" (SCAD - The University for Creative Careers via Facebook)
• Get awards season ready with this winter’s lineup of acclaimed Arthouse Cinema happening at both the Lucas Theatre and the Trustees Theater on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m.! Tickets are available online at the Savannah Box Office. (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)
• Step Up Savannah's Executive Director Alicia Johnson will speak during Georgia Budget and Policy Institute's Insights Policy Virtual Conference on Jan. 19. The includes five sessions on why equitable budgeting makes perfect sense for Georgia. Those interested in attending can register online for the event. (Step Up Savannah via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.