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Where did one of America’s greatest writers teach a chicken to walk backwards?
Flannery O’Connor is one of the South’s most loved authors. The Southern gothic writer and deeply sardonic author, O’Connor, wrote the novels Wise Blood, The Violent Bear it Away, and the short stories collections A Good Man Is Hard to Find, and Everything That Rises must Converge. O’Connor was awarded the O. Henry Award as Best Short Story three times, and the National Book Award for The Complete Stories posthumously. The Historic Childhood Home of Flannery O’Connor in Savannah is a small house located on Lafayette Square. It was where she lived from 1925 to 1938. It’s not surprising that O’Connor was fascinated by Catholicism, as she could see St. John’s Cathedral from the square. Today, the home is a museum dedicated to O’Connor’s life. You can visit O’Connor’s bedroom and see her childhood possessions. Also, you can learn more about the Great Depression through one of the many literary events held there. On O’Connor’s birthday, local writers and artists organize a bizarre annual parade. O’Connor’s legacy goes beyond her literary accomplishments. O’Connor was passionate about raising chickens and later peacocks throughout her life. She kept many in her Savannah garden. One chicken was so extraordinary that Pathe News sent a team from New York in 1932 to report on it. O’Connor recalled this event later in her life with her usual sarcastic wit. O’Connor recalled, “When I was six years old, I had a chicken who walked backward and was in the Pathe News.” “I was there, too, with that chicken. It was the highest point in my life, even though I was only there to help the chicken. Everything since then has been an anticlimax.”
You can view the old newsreel of Young Mary O’Connor putting her chicken on the ground, and then making it walk backward while a narrator makes silly jokes about it. Be sure to visit Flannery O’Connor’s Childhood home and walk through the garden where O’Connor achieved her greatest achievement.
News bites
 Honored for his accomplishments as a high school football and baseball student, Benedictine senior Justin Thomas was touched by his latest accolade. Read more. |
 Here are five films that you can enjoy (and cry to) with your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. Read more. |
 The city of Savannah and Georgia Southern University are teaming up with The Blood Connection for a Valentine’s Day blood drive. Read more. |
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/JWF4KFI46ZB4PACQMGGC43KSFI.JPG) A relatively new therapy clinic at Memorial Health is already make a tremendous impact in the lives of its patients. This clinic specifically focuses on long haul COVID. Read more. |
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/QD7GFBALF5GPDLG6CLFYCCRDSA.JPG) On Super Museum Sunday, the Savannah College of Art and Design kicked off the day with a special, free bus tour highlighting the city’s rich African-American history. Read more. |
Events
Today
 Bruce Davidson: Face to Face is an exhibition at Telfair Museums . Read more. |
 Contemporary Spotlight: New Acquisitions from the Brandywine Workshop is an exhibition at Telfair Museums . Read more. |
 Chul-Hyun Ahn: Beyond is an exhibition at Telfair Museums . Read more. |
 Sips at the Station is Savannah’s best networking event benefiting our community and encouraging guests to discover all things local! Read more. |
Wednesday
 At The Dinner Detective, you’ll tackle a hilarious and challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Read more. |
Thursday
 2022 Velvet Gala with the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire happening at Soho South Events, 12 West Liberty Street, Savannah, United States on Thu Feb 10 2022 at 06:00… Read more. |
 Frank Vignola All-Star Band happening at Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant, 107 W Broughton Street, Savannah, United States on Thu Feb 10 2022 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm Read more. |
 Simon Grossmann WORLD TOUR 2022 at Victory North Savannah | Ciclo Simon Grossmann is Venezuelan-American artist that has shown a great ability to constantly evolve. With Ciclo, his… Read more. |
 VEGAN BREWS N BBQ happening at Southbound Brewing Company, 107 E Lathrop Ave, Savannah, United States on Thu Feb 10th at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm Read more. |
Friday
 Put Some Heat in Your Romance at Savannah Perfume and Candle Company. A Make Your Own Candle Date with Complimentary Wine Schedule your Valentine’s Day candle making date February 11-14th… Read more. |
 Valentine’s Open-Air Game for Couples in Savannah happening at The Pirates’ House, 20 East Broad Street, Savannah, United States on Fri Feb 11 2022 at 12:00 am to Mon Feb… Read more. |
 Otaku Flea Market happening at Savannah Convention Center, One International Dr, Savannah, GA 31421, Savannah, United States on Fri Feb 11 2022 at 02:00 pm Read more. |
Georgia Day Parade at Forsyth Par: Friday, February 11, 2022 Classroom Banner Competition… Read more. |
Saturday
 Hey Kids! Join us for a Valentine’s Day Party in your favorite exhibits during Valentine’s Night! Parents can take a break and go out on a date! Read more. |
 We have teamed up with the Savannah Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association of Georgia to bring back our annual oyster roast! Read more. |
Sunday
 VOCES8 Visits the Cathedral Basilica“VOCES8 are the Rolls-Royce of British a cappella ensembles.” They are at home performing music in all styles and from all periods with technical precision. The… Read more. |
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