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Film: The Air War

What: World

premiere of a new History Channel doc about the Mighty 8th’s battle against the Luftwaffe. Includes rare, restored color film. When: Sat. Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Cost: Free (donations accepted) Info: www.mightyeighth.org/

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Wednesday

Breast Cancer Awareness Soiree

Tybee Comedy Revue

efit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. When: Wed. Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Where: Civvies, 22 E. Broughton St. , Cost: $12/adv, $15/door

Mears, Kat Alderman, Lee Hicks and Antonio Scott. Cash bar. When: Fri. Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Where: Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn Cost: $15/person

What: A party to “Think Pink.” Proceeds ben-

What: Featuring Travis Sauter, Jessica

Theater: The Diviners

Moose Lodge Haunted Forest

What: In a farm town during the Great De-

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pression a preacher and young boy set out to correct shortages of water and faith. When: Wed. Oct. 20, 7 p.m., Thu. Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Sat. Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Where: Jelk’s Auditorium - Country Day School , 824 Stillwood Dr. Cost: $10/general, $8/students

Film: Happiness (US, 1998)

What: A disturbing and edgy dark comedy-

drama about sexual perversion and familial dysfunction from director Todd Solondz. When: Wed. Oct. 20, 8 p.m. Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. , Cost: $6 Info: psychotronicfilmsavannah.org/

art

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Thursday

In Pursuit of Art

What: Take a trolley ride around town and visit several local galleries. Presented by the Savannah Fine Art Dealers Association. When: Thu. Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: SavFADA member galleries Cost: Free Info: www.SavFADA.com/

Lecture: Radcliffe Bailey

What: Internationally renowned mixed media

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Friday

artist stops at the Jepson to talk art. When: Thu. Oct. 21, 6 p.m. Where: Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Cost: Free Info: http://www.telfair.org/

Science Behind the Cocktail

What: Learn about the art and science of mixing a cocktail. Followed by hands-on demos and hors d’oeuvres. Benefits Coastal Heritage Society. When: Thu. Oct. 21, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: Savannah History Museum, 303 MLK Jr. Blvd. Cost: $15/person, $13/CHS members Info: www.chsgeorgia.org/

What: Moose Lodge #1550 hosts this spooky

The Glass Menagerie is just one of several theater productions around town this week

Theater: Art

What: SCAD Performing Arts presents the

Tony-winning play about a friendship tested by questions about art after one buys an expensive painting. When: Thu. Oct. 21, 8 p.m., Fri. Oct. 22, 8 p.m., Sat. Oct. 23, 8 p.m., Sun. Oct. 24, 3 p.m. Where: Arnold Hall Auditorium, 1810 Bull St. Cost: $15/general, $10/discounted, $5/w SCAD ID Info: http://tickets.scadboxoffice.com/

Theater: The Glass Menagerie

What: Collective Face Ensemble presents

Tennessee Williams’ classic tale.

When: Thu. Oct. 21, 8 p.m., Fri. Oct. 22, 8

p.m., Sat. Oct. 23, 8 p.m.

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 D Louis-

ville Rd. Cost: $15/general, $10/students, $12/seniors Info: musesavannah.org/

annual event. Proceeds benefit Backus Children’s Hospital. When: Fri. Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.-11:59 p.m., Sat. Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m.-11:59 p.m. Where: Moose Lodge, 2202 Norwood Ave. , Cost: $7/adults, $5/children

Seersucker Live

What: A literary performance featur-

ing Keith Lee Morris, Neal Saye and Emma Bartholomew. When: Fri. Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Moon River Brewery, 21 W. Bay St. Cost: $5/adv, $10/day of Info: http://www.seersuckerlive.com/

Yellow Fever!

What: Experience the living history pro-

gram that takes you back the Yellow Fever epidemic of 1820. When: Fri. Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. 8 PM, 8:30 PM, 9 PM, , Sat. Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. 8 PM, 8:30 PM, 9 PM, Where: Davenport House, 324 E. State St. , Cost: Adv: $15/adults, $10/kids; Door: $17/ adults, $15/ Info: www.davenporthousemusuem.org/

Dream of Gerontius

What: An Oratorio of unsurpassed beauty

perennial, over the top musical. Age: 21+, except Sunday show: 18+ Where: Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St When: Oct. 21, 22, 24 at 8pm. cost: $15/general, $20/table seats

told from the aspect of a dying soul, Gerontius, who guided by his guardian angel, begins his journey to meet his Saviour. When: Fri. Oct. 22, 8 p.m. Where: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 222 E. Harris St. Cost: $35-100 Info: savannahphilharmonic.org/

The United States and Latin America

Lecture: Cameron Sinclair

Theater: Rocky Horror Show

What: Do the time warp again with this

What: A lecture by Howard Wiarda discuss-

ing the impacts of US policy toward Latin America. Presented by the Savannah Council on World Affairs. When: Thu. Oct. 21, 8 p.m. Where: Coastal Ga. Center, 305 N. Fahm St. Cost: Free for members, students; $10/nonmembers

What: Co-founder and CEO of Architecture

and Humanity, a non-profit design firm, is a TED prize winner. When: Fri. Oct. 22, 8 p.m. Where: SCAD Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.scad.edu/

what: award-winning docu-

mentary made by local director mark claywell about isa abdullah ali, a u.s. citizen who joined muslim terrorists. when: fri. oct. 22, 8 p.m. where: Jepson center, 207 w. york st. cost: $6 (cash only) inFo: reelsavannah. org/

the night kite revival

what: evening of spo-

inFo: 912-236-8115. wilderness-south-

east.org/

Fall Festival

what: arts and crafts vendors, hay

rides, petting zoo, face painting, activities. proceeds benefit bamboo garden. when: sat. oct. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. where: coastal bamboo gardens, canebrake rd. off hwy 17 cost: free admission; $2 parking fee

ken word with poets American Jihadist screens at the Forsyth Farmers’ anis mojgani, buddy Jepson Friday night market wakefield and shira what: the savannah erlichman local food collaborawhen: fri. oct. 22, 8 tive hosts this weekly market. p.m. when: sat. oct. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. where: sentient bean, 13 e. park ave. where: south end of forsyth park cost: $8 inFo: http://www.sentientbean.com/

turtle island Quartet featuring mike marshall and cyrus chestnut

what: a notable string quartet that’s

more classic rock than classical. where: lucastheatre, 32 abercorn st when: oct. 22, 8pm cost: $20-55

saturday

physical therapy month 5k

what: aasu’s physical therapy dept

hosts their 2nd annual 5k with proceeds benefiting the armstrong physical therapy club. when: sat. oct. 23, 8 a.m. where: aasu campus - burnett hall , 11935 abercorn st. cost: $15 registration fee inFo: http://www.armstrong.edu/

lDss Buddy walk

what: rides, food, games and a

one-mile walk to raise funds for the lowcountry down syndrome society. registration 8:30am, walk at 10:30am. when: sat. oct. 23, 8:30 a.m. where: forsyth park cost: $12/person inFo: http://www.ldssga.org/

rivers alive clean up

what: help keep our waterways clean.

kayaks, lunch and litter bags provided. sponsored by clean coast, ogeechee riverkeeper and the city of savannah. when: sat. oct. 23, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. where: rivers end landing cost: free inFo: www.savannahga.gov/

Best of the Birds

what: Join local birding expert diana

churchill for a trip through harris neck wildlife refuge. reservations req’d. when: sat. oct. 23, 9 a.m. where: wilderness southeast cost: $30/person

open casting call

what: dozens of student films are being

shot this spring. all ages and ethnicities wanted. no experience necessary. when: sat. oct. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. where: adler hall , 532 indian st. cost: free

polk’s saturday market

what: featuring a variety of arts, crafts

and specialty foods vendors. when: sat. oct. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. where: polk’s market, 530 e. liberty

world habitat Day

what: arts and crafts projects lead by

scad volunteers, along with educational demonstrations, and more. when: sat. oct. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. where: habitat for humanity’s restore, 1900 victory dr. cost: free inFo: www.habitatsavannah.org/

cannon Firings

what: re-enacting history with a bang. when: sat. oct. 23, 11 a.m. 2 pm, , sun.

oct. 24, 11 a.m. 2 pm, where: old fort Jackson cost: museum admission inFo: www.chsgeorgia.org/

russian Festival

what: authentic russian

cuisine, folk music, ethnic costumes, children’s activities and russian folk dance. when: sat. oct. 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. where: st. mary magdalene orthodox church, 1625 ft. howard rd. , rincon cost: $2

garden city Fall Festival

what: bbQ cookoff, games, activities,

pony rides. fireworks in the evening. when: sat. oct. 23, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. where: garden city town center, cost: free and open to the public

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Music: Philip Scriven

What: Savannah Philharmonic pres-

ents a performance by the renowned organist. Reception following. When: Sat. Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Where: Independent Presbyterian Church, 207 Bull St. Cost: Free Info: savannahphilharmonic.org/

Live Music: David Jacob-Strain

What: Slide guitar virtuoso has played

with Jorma Kaukonen and Boz Scaggs. Presented by Savannah Folk Music Society. When: Sat. Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Where: Ships of the Sea Museum, 41 MLK Jr. Blvd. Cost: $10/general, $8/SFMS members, $5/students

The Unchained Tour

What: Storytellers, music and

more are on the bill at this event promoting indie bookstores. When: Sat. Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Where: River Club, 3 MLK Jr. Blvd. Cost: $15 Info: theunchainedtour.org/

Theater: Emotional Spectrum What: Original theatrical ballet. When: Sat. Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Where: S.P.A.C.E. Black Box, 9 W.

Henry St. Cost: $20

Music: Jackson Evans Quartet

Sunday

Chamber Concert II

What: Works of Beethoven and Rach-

maninoff performed by David Gee on cello and Lynne Mackey on piano. When: Sun. Oct. 24, 3 p.m. Where: Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway Cost: $10 Info: savannahphilharmonic.org/

Lecture: The Tradition of the Grotesque

What: Holly Koons McCullough

discusses the artistic tradition of the grotesque and the role it plays in Flannery O’Connor’s writing. When: Sun. Oct. 24, 3 p.m. Where: Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton St. Cost: Free

Music: David Jacobs-Strain

What: Blues phenom gives a live performance. Proceeds benefit the theater’s restoration project. When: Sun. Oct. 24, 3 p.m. Where: Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn Cost: $15 Info: http://www.tybeeposttheater.org/

What: Evans leads evening of jazz with

a group that includes Jody Espina. Presented by Coastal Jazz Association. When: Sun. Oct. 24, 5 p.m. Where: Westin Savannah Harbor Cost: Free CJA members, $10/general Info: www.coastal-jazz.org/

Film: Life During Wartime (US, 2009) What: Todd Solondz returns to char-

acters from his film “Happiness” to see where they are 10 years later. Won Best Screenplay at Venice Film Fest. When: Sun. Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Where: Victory Square Theater, 1901 E. Victory Dr. Cost: $8

Monday

Lecture: Rob and Leon Krier

What: Rare US appearance for two

brothers at forefront of New Urbanism.

When: Mon. Oct. 25, 3 p.m. Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E.

Broughton St. Cost: Free and open to the public

Tuesday

Lecture: If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere What: Eric Kildow of Coastal Heritage

Society talks theater in early Savannah.

When: Tue. Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Where: Savannah History Museum, 303

MLK Jr. Blvd. Cost: Free and open to the public

Wednesday

Invisible Children

What: Screening of group’s new film “Go” looking at Ugandan child soldiers. When: Wed. Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. Where: City Church, 125 MLK Jr. Blvd. Cost: Free and open to the public

Film: Night of the Blood Beast (US, 1958)

What: A campy, so-bad-it’s-good hor-

ror/sci-fi schlock fest. When: Wed. Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5 Info: psychotronicfilmsavannah.org cs

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I wrote a book at the age of ten called ‘My Relatives.’ Seven copies were printed and distributed by me. It was in the naturalistic vein and it was not well received. — Flannery O’Connor In a coup for Savannah, legendary author Pat Conroy last week announced the finalists for the National Book Awards from the parlor of the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, a place he referred to as “sacred ground in one of the temples of world literature.” From a small lectern in front of the parlor window overlooking Lafayette Square, surrounded by antique photos and memorabilia from O’Connor’s young life, Conroy humorously bid the audience of select media and local cultural leaders a “hearty welcome from the Irish Catholic Southern writers.” He went on to explain the enormous impact of O’Connor’s singular work on his life and writing: “I consider her the greatest short story writer in the history of the republic,” Conroy said. “And I think the day I read A Good Man Is

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Author Pat Conroy at the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home before his announcement of the finalists for the National Book Awards; the winners will be named next month in NYC

Hard to Find on my porch in Beaufort, South Carolina, was the turning point in both my reading and my writing life. I was never the same after I began to read Flannery O’Connor. Great writing always changes people’s lives, and changes them forever.”

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analysis of what was about to happen: “Today I will change the lives of 25 American authors, who will find their fate as writers confirmed and their early passion for the written word honored by their names being listed all over the world for the achievement of being nominated for this extraordinary award,” he said. “Then their lovers will be ecstatic, their families over the top with pride — and their very best friends and fellow writers will be bitter and suicidal,” Conroy said to huge laughs. “It will be one of the finest days of their lives, and everything that happens after this will be a downhill slide.” And the finalists are: Fiction: Peter Carey, Parrot and Olivier in America (Alfred A. Knopf), Jaimy Gordon, Lord of Misrule (McPherson & Co.), Nicole Krauss, Great House (W.W. Norton & Co.), Lionel Shriver, So Much for That (Harper), Karen Tei Yamashita, I Hotel (Coffee House Press) Nonfiction: Barbara Demick, Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea (Spiegel & Grau), John W. Dower, Cultures of War: Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, 9–11, Iraq (W.W. Norton & Co/The New Press ), Patti Smith, Just Kids (Ecco), Justin Spring, Secret Historian: The Life and Times of Samuel Steward (Farrar, Straus & Giroux), Megan K. Stack, Every Man in This Village Is a Liar: An Education in War (Doubleday) Poetry: Kathleen Graber, The Eternal City (Princeton University), Terrance Hayes, Lighthead (Viking Penguin), James Richardson, By the Numbers (Copper Canyon), C.D. Wright, One with Others (Copper Canyon), Monica Youn, Ignatz (Four Way) Young People’s Literature: Paolo Bacigalupi, Ship Breaker (Little, Brown & Co.), Kathryn Erskine, Mockingbird (Philomel Books), Laura McNeal, Dark Water (Knopf), Walter Dean Myers, Lockdown (Amistad), Rita Williams– Garcia, One Crazy Summer (Amistad)

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District 2:

Michael Gaster

We have businesses closing left and right, people going out to start their own small businesses. We talk about business tax cuts, but a lot of these special incentives don’t affect small businesses and artisans who are making it on their own. Having been on my own for 10 years, there are no breaks for the small business.

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What sort of policies would you like to see to assist small business? With the state budget what it is, tax cuts would have to come out of something else. How would you go about balancing something like that? Michael Gaster: We could shift some numbers around where we can reduce compliance cost. One thing would be doing away with income tax in Georgia. Tennessee, Florida, and several other bordering states don’t have income tax and they don’t have as big a budget problem as we have. By cutting income tax, it’s one less compliance issue businesses have to deal with. It would immediately be a 6 or 7 percent pay increase for everyone, from the guy sweeping the floor to the CEO. It’s about the fundamental purpose of having a government, and that’s supplying the needs. We’ve lost what common needs are. There’s a lot of special interest needs. Education, that’s a common need – transportation, roadways, water. For some reason, the core purposes in having a government are failing and we’re still doing all this other stuff and spending money in other areas.

Local Republican candidate seeks to unseat incumbent Democratic State Senator Lester Jackson by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

In the wake of his battle against the City during the 2009 jaywalking scandal, Michael Gaster decided to take his civic clout to a larger stage — the state legislature — challenging incumbent Democratic Senator Lester Jackson for Georgia’s Second District seat. We caught up with Gaster two weeks ago at his downtown campaign headquarters in ThincSavannah to get his perspective on the campaign and the challenges facing the district. What are the biggest issues facing the 2nd district in 2011 and 2012? Michael Gaster: Specific to the 2nd District, we have the West Bay Street widening. We have the Garden City annexation of Southbridge. There’s schools and education. There are some untalked about issues that are ongoing, like mercury pollution as a result of coal burning power plants. Then we can go to issues that are larger, and that’s the economy and jobs.

Doing away with income tax, you’re talking about a hit to the state budget that would number in the hundreds of millions when we’re already looking at a $1.8 billion shortfall. How would that kind of revenue loss be dealt with without more cuts to universities and public education? Michael Gaster: It’d be nice to be able to say replace it with nothing. Something along the lines of fair tax. On the state level, we could switch things over to a consumption based tax system. Let’s shift it over so we can get to where we can collect revenues as needed and not tax people on their work. Were you to be elected in November, do you feel your inexperience might be an issue? Could that prove some of your ideas too idealistic? Michael Gaster: As far as inexperience, the thing I’m least experienced at is quid pro quo and back room deals. I have no experience in that. I serve on a few different deliberative boards, and I am a parliamentarian. I understand the structure of the government. I can read bills. I read a ton of them. I serve on the Cultural Affairs Commission. It’s the same thing, but very small. We’re dealing with taxpayer funds and the distribution of them, deciding what’s happening as a body. I’m the parliamentarian for the Georgia State Young Republicans and there’s a lot of political exposure with that. In what ways do you see your platform as being a better course than that of your opponent?

Michael Gaster: Accessibility is number one. That’s the biggest complaint about my opponent, as was seen last week at the town hall meeting he hosted about the West Bay Street widening project. Constantly, people were saying to him, “Where have you been?” It was the same thing with the Southbridge annexation. Where’s Lester? When the Public Service Commission was here, and they were talking about the rate increases for Georgia Power, Regina Thomas was there. Tony Thomas was there. I was there. This is a state issue. If you look at my opponent, he supports shortening term limits, but yet he wants to extend term limits for Pete Liakakis. It has “back room deal” written all over it. I will speak on behalf of the people, not on behalf of the government. I have a record of doing that. “2009 People of Impact” in the Savannah Morning News for speaking out on the jaywalking campaign. I didn’t get a ticket. I went before City Council for the bar carding hearing. I don’t own a bar. I just see these big power grabs by the government that are affecting people, and I deliver a message against that. I’ve heard rumor of some personal attacks against you. Is this politics as usual? Michael Gaster: A couple of months ago, I was told three things, one of which I can’t remember. One is that I’m going to be followed. The second is that they’re going to attack me for my support of the gay community. All men being created equal means all men are created equal. There’s a gay community here in the second district and they need proper representation. Having been someone who’s worked in the performing arts most of my life, there’s nothing wrong with gay people. They’re people too. It wasn’t my opponent, but someone who identified themselves as “I work for Senator Jackson” who came out and said to one of my campaign workers who was videotaping Dr. Jackson, “you only want to put out the bad stuff about him. Why don’t you put out [pointing at me] that he’s gay. Everyone knows he’s gay.” I’m not gay, and it really shouldn’t matter if I was. Because you have a fiscally conservative but not socially conservative platform, are you worried you will alienate some of the Republican base? Michael Gaster: There’s been a lot of transitions in the Republican party here in Chatham County. I’m working to help rebrand the party. A lot of the local base has realized that the Republican party has gotten away from being fiscal conservatives and we’ve been distracted by these divisive issues that have lost a lot of the base itself and turned a lot of people off by painting the party as over–judgmental. We need to build and build strong. That means not paying attention to the social issues in order to get back to what we’re about. cs To comment email us at letters@connectsavannah.com

Lester Jackson

are out of high school, but those that are currently in high school and middle school to encourage them to find meaningful employment. Number three is healthcare. It should be a right for the citizens of this great state and not just for the privileged few who can afford health care insurance. There’s a fourth entity we need to be concerned with and that’s crime. We need to put more emphasis toward crime prevention. We need to be better neighbors. I talked with Chief Lovett and we’re working on putting surveillance cameras in neighborhoods as a crime prevention method. How do you propose to deal with a plate of issues that big with budgets clearly shrinking for the foreseeable future?

General Assembly veteran seeks to defend his seat against Republican Michael Gaster by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

Looking at the national news, there’s no shortage of talk about how the midterm elections are going to be difficult for incumbents. But that hasn’t dampened the spirits of Lester Jackson. With more than a decade in the state legislature, first as a State Representative and most recently as a Senator, Jackson sees his successes as proof positive that he’s the man for the job. We caught up with Dr. Jackson at his dental practice last week to talk about the campaign and his record. What are the most important issues for the district? Lester Jackson: The first is jobs, creating an economic environment where we can bring industry to our area and promote not only more jobs, but better jobs — jobs that provide a livable wage versus a minimum wage. Number two, I think we need to invest in education. We need more emphasis on technical education — not just for those who

Lester Jackson: I think the way we’re going to tackle our economic recovery is to go after some federal money, some stimulus money, and use that for our community. I’ve been working with the federal agency to fund the harbor deepening. I worked to have Obama come to Savannah. I brought the majority whip to Savannah this summer, James Clyburn. My seniority in the senate gives me opportunities to put certain projects into the budget. Having good friends on both sides of aisle puts me in a position to bring jobs. We’re looking at bringing a cruise ship terminal to Savannah. We’re planning our own economic recovery. I’m working with the investors in the water park along the I–95/204 corridor to give them some tax breaks to make sure their project kicks off in June rather than September. Opening up earlier brings in tourist dollars because when people drive down I-95, it gives them an opportunity to stop in Savannah and spend money. I’m working with a lot of people and I think we’re going to successful in most, if not all, of these ventures. When the annexation of Southbridge came up some folks weren’t too happy with you. Where do you stand on it now? Lester Jackson: I have some fundamental beliefs and one of them is that government should not be the decision-maker on issues which the citizens can decide for themselves. I’d like the people to exhaust every opportunity for themselves before big brother gets involved. I think government is big brother. The people of Southbridge can decide for themselves if they want annexation and that’s by petition. You can put stuff on the ballot, but everybody doesn’t participate in that process. When people petition everybody participates. If it’s on the ballot only 20 or 25 percent of the people actually take an active, participatory role. I think something of this magnitude, every citizen should have a right to make a choice whether they want to be annexed or not. If they decide that they can’t decide for themselves, then it’s the government’s role to get involved. I will continue to look at the issue after a petition is signed.

I’ve heard some rumors of personal attacks against your opponent by people in your campaign. Is there any truth to that? Lester Jackson: I think Gaster is a fine guy. I don’t want a campaign based on attacks. He has called me and said there have been some attacks against him, but none by me or my staff. My staff only consists of three people — my brother, my sister and my wife. I just talk about my record, where I want this community headed and how we can work together. I had a town hall meeting and there was somebody yelling — and I heard it too — somebody yelling something toward my opponent. It’s been rumored, but it wasn’t anybody from my staff. There was a meeting in an inner city neighborhood and he rubbed somebody the wrong way. I don’t even know how it happened. We were talking about Bay Street and you know how contentious that is. With the Bay Street widening, will people be displaced one way or the other? Is that the price of progress? Are there things in the works that could change that situation? Lester Jackson: The widening of Bay Street is a five–year process, and in the five years before they break ground, there are a number of changes that can be done and a number of recommendations that can be made. Some residents want safety issues addressed on that street, that’s the number one reason we’re widening Bay Street. There’ve been three deaths on that corridor. There have been more accidents in that one mile stretch than any section in Savannah. We’re gonna have community involvement and say what works for the community. If we can keep historic structures up, we will. If we can keep businesses thriving, we will. But we must address these safety issues. It’s a delicate balance between progress and safety and business. I’m almost sure we can have a structure where both groups will agree. On Nov. 2, why should people vote for you and not your opponent? Lester Jackson: In the past 12 years serving in the General Assembly I have done a lot of positive things for this community. We’re moving this community forward. There are my efforts with the dropout deterrent program; my efforts in the state projects that have been brought to Savannah — the Truman Parkway Extension, the money for the cruise ship study. I think that’s one of the reasons I should be re–elected. I have a history of getting our shared piece of necessary funding even in hard times. Even with Republican leadership I bring funding back. I have formed relationships, not only with my party, but with the opposing party. I bring with me working relationships with other legislators at the state level, locally and nationally. My term in Atlanta as a state senator has brought a lot of good things to the table. We’re gonna continue to do that. cs To comment email us at letters@connectsavannah.com

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Do you want to see them have to get more Congressional approval for rules or do you want to scale back what OSHA’s actually doing? Ray McKinney: Let’s look at a pendulum. You can swing too far to the left, you can swing too far to the right, but the answer’s usually somewhere in the middle. Look at some of our counties in Georgia – some of our counties have no building code regulations whatsoever. You can take a mobile home, stand it on its end, put a ladder up to the door and Georgia Power will hook up electricity. There’s no regulations. I think that’s a bad thing. You’ve got some neighborhoods that you have to get approval for what color you’re going to paint your shutters. You choose to live in that environment, that’s fine, this is America, but to make the entire country follow that rule or regulation, I think, is the opposite of what America stands for. We’re not talking about the right or the left. I’m talking about let’s take a good hard look at these rules and make sure they make sense. If you were elected, what are the steps you’d like to see taken? How would you take action?

Republican challenger hopes to ride Tea Party wave to defeat John Barrow by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

Ray McKinney has had his eye on the 12th District Congressional seat for a few years now. Although he didn’t make it past the primary his first time out, in 2010, he came out on top of a crowded field of candidates to challenge incumbent Democrat John Barrow. We caught up with Ray by phone last week to talk about where he stands on the issues and what he’d like to see change if he’s elected. What do you see as being the most important issues facing the district right now? Ray McKinney: I think the most important issue facing the district and our country right now is the economy. It’s been important to me since I got into this race back in 2008. Do you realize that Georgia is number two in the country when it comes to job loss? California is number one. Georgia’s lost over 50,000 jobs in the last year. We’re second in the nation. This is a critical thing. I don’t see people in Washington DC with any common sense when they’re writing these regulations. Right now, groups like the EPA, OSHA, NRC, they write rules that do not require Congressional approval or Congressional authority. Why do we have agencies making rules and driving up costs? Any time you drive up costs for a product, you lower sales and profit. If you lower sales than you lower production, which means you lower workers.

Ray McKinney: The first thing I would propose would be to vote for a conservative Speaker of the House who will allow this legislation to actually be debated. Tom Price introduced a bill on tort reform, it’s less than one page. That bill isn’t allowed on the House floor because the Speaker won’t allow it. For me to do anything, we’ve got to have a speaker that’s open–minded and listen to some common sense and forget the politics of it. Why you and not your opponent? Ray McKinney: Here’s what you’ve got, a gentleman that’s extremely smart, that’s been in office for many years, and he’s an attorney. We have a lot of attorneys in Washington DC already. Now you’ve got a guy who grew up in this district, who’s worked his way up to vice president of a company, who’s made a decent living and has been on the front lines of small business. Who do you want in Congress? You’ve already got a couple hundred lawyers. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had some people in Congress who’d actually been out there, dealt with these agencies, who knows what the problems are because he’s seen them; who knows what they are not because he read something, but because he’s actually been there? I got a hard hat. I’ve still the blue collar shirt with my name tag on them. I came from that. This is to represent people in the 12th. We’re not trying to represent attorneys. We’re not trying to represent some national organizations or Washington DC lobbyists. With the level of ineptitude and political partisanship that we’ve seen coming out of Washington, can you make a difference? Or is this a situation where we have to start somewhere? Ray McKinney: Here’s what I see happening in 2010. I don’t see just Ray McKinney going to Washington, I see 60–70, maybe 100 Ray McKin-

neys going to Washington. I see this all over the country. Something I learned a few years ago, whenever the guys and gals arrive, they are automatically formed into the Freshman Caucus. Imagine if you don’t have one Ray McKinney, you’ve got 80 or 90 of these guys and gals who ran on less taxes, less regulations, less spending. That’s a big voting bloc. So when the big guys from either party or the lobbyists come into that room, they’re gonna need our support. If we hold true to our values, we’ll be able to push the direction of Washington DC. We’re all running on the same things. If we stand our ground and I believe we have to, if America puts in 70–80 seats and we do not do what we say, I expect to be thrown out two years from now. I don’t have a problem with that. Not everybody who comes in with this new freshman class is going to be strictly Republican or Tea Party or whatever. You’ve got people talking about abolishing the Department of Education, you’ve got people with all sorts of agendas. Isn’t there a risk that unity is actually an illusion once everybody shows up for the first day of school? Ray McKinney: We’re gonna have to find out. My hope for the country is that we have a group that are running on the same general principles and whether or not we agree 100 percent, if we can form a consensus within our group, we can affect change. Let’s talk about the Department of Education. We didn’t form a Department of Education until the 1970s. That came in the same time that the Department of Energy, which was supposed to make us energy independent. We saw how that one worked – it’s been a total disaster. So far as the Department of Education, you’ve got a multi–billion dollar group in Washington. Let’s say Georgia sends a dollar to Washington. This groups thinks about, plays with it, sends 60 cents back to Georgia and then tells us how to spend that 60 cents. Tell me what the Department of Education does exactly for schools here in Georgia? If we could’ve kept that dollar at home, we could control that money and instead of having 60 cents coming back to us with some mandates we can’t meet, what if we had 90 cents coming back from Atlanta and we helped write the mandates? Wouldn’t that be better? Perfect example, there was a school system that was going to be given free computers using government funds. But, they had to buy a computer desk for each computer. They couldn’t just go to the store and buy a desk. They had to buy a government approved computer desk. It was an $800 desk. They could’ve bought the computers and the desks for $300 or $400, but because it had the mandate, they couldn’t accept the computers because they couldn’t afford the desks. That’s the Department of Education. cs To comment email us at letters@connectsavannah.com

John Barrow

Incumbent Democrat stresses his difference with national party in bid to keep his seat by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

John Barrow is no stranger to election challenges for his Congressional seat, and the incumbent Democrat has survived them all relatively unscathed. This is a tough year for incumbents, but while Barrow isn’t taking his position for granted, he is confident that his record as a pragmatic politician rather than a partisan is clear for voters. We caught up with Barrow last week to talk more. What do you see as the most important issues facing the district right now in the next couple years? John Barrow: Jobs and the economy, that’s the most important issue by far. It’s like an old farmer buddy of mine put it: If you’re a farmer and you’ve got enough water, you’ve got all the problems that a farmer’s got — problems with creditors, feed, equipment suppliers, weather. But if you don’t have enough water, you’ve got just one great big problem. It’s not like all those other problems go away, they just take a backseat. In this country, that’s true with our economy. We’re not going to get the government’s finances on track without the economy coming back. We’re not gonna deal with a lot of issues that matter to folks unless we get our economy back on track. The stimulus has had some time to work. There’ve been successes and failures. What sort of solutions do you see for the economy?

John Barrow: There are limits to how much the government can respond to a collapse in private sector demand. There’s no limit to the supply of merchants ready to do business, it’s just the credit freeze. I’ve consistently supported all of the business tax cuts that have been offered to lower the cost of hiring employees, payroll tax holidays, to give folks credits for investing in equipment. I support measures to make things that businesses use less expensive, but I think we need to go beyond that. We need to realize that a balanced program of investing in the economy would not only incentivize businesses to buy stuff, but incentivize businesses to hire people. Unemployment insurance is essential if you’re out of work, but a job that’s gone away is a job that ain’t coming back. You should be able to train for jobs that are around the corner or that are coming to take the place of the ones that you lost. The federal government does a very small bit of that, but it waits until you’ve exhausted all your unemployment insurance. I introduced legislation in Congress that would revise our Workforce Re–Investment Act — that’s our primary ongoing program for investing in employment – to put job training at the front of the line rather than the back of the line when it comes to helping folks. What would you say has been the hallmark of your tenure in office? John Barrow:The first thing I hear is “we’ve never had a congressman who worked as hard as hard you do to spend time with us and visit with us.” I hear that everywhere I go, and since we’ve had some hands–on congressmen in my part of the state, I take that as a compliment. I vote the interests of my district and not one party or the other. I think that’s what’s got people frustrated with Washington these days, is seeing how blind partisanship seems to have taken over and each of the two teams up there seems to be more interested in scoring points off the other team than they are in scoring points for the folks back home. In that realm, the healthcare reform vote upset some of the Democratic base here. Do you feel you’ve won back their trust, and if so, how? John Barrow: Folks have a right to disagree over the best approach toward solving the issues we care about, but the things that define us are the things that we care about. If we care about the fact that so many people are uninsured, and uninsured people are adding to the costs that are incurred by folks who are insured, then we’ve got to figure out some way of dealing with that problem. They’re not just a problem to themselves, they’re a cost to the rest of us. I personally think that a better way to deal with that problem, rather than tax everybody to extend benefits, is programs like PeachCare that we have in Georgia, where they’re picking up where Medicaid leaves off. That’s the sort of thing that more folks can agree on.

If some predictions ring true and Democrats lose control of the House, are you concerned things could grind to a halt while we have a Republican House and a Democratic administration? John Barrow: While I think the partisanship of the rhetoric in Washington is going to go up, I think our ability to do things is going to slow down some and that’s probably a good thing if you’re doing things that aren’t in the interest of folks back home. Instead of focusing on the economy, we’ve had people who want to run off and do all kinds of things besides taking care of the economy. I think we’re gonna find that the folks who get replaced are going to be more of the moderate centrists because they are the ones within reach of the rising tide of anger out there that’s superimposed on top of the concerns that most voters have, which is simply getting our politics back in the middle again. The rhetoric may go up, but the volume of controversial or divisive issues will probably go down. It may be something of a wash. There’s still going to be an underrepresentation of the middle of the road point of view in this country. If there’s any hope for us, it’s going to be even though our numbers may go down, our leverage may go up. It remains to be seen. There’s some sentiment that we haven’t seen much of you around Savannah during the campaign season. What have you been up to? John Barrow: First off, a large part of the campaign season, between the primary and now, some of it has been on the job in Washington. During the primary, Congress is in session. If you check around, you’ll find I’ve been all over the district visiting with folks. The press releases you get aren’t designed to give you a daily update about where I am, but it’s been a full calendar. Why you and not your opponent? John Barrow: I’ll tell you what folks tell me: They’ve never had a congressman work as hard to be in the community and be as present and listen to their concerns. I take that as the strongest endorsement you can get. I’ve been endorsed by a diverse group of organizations which watch the politics of the country very closely. The AFL–CIO, the US Chamber of Commerce, The National Federation of Independent Businesses have endorsed me. The National Association of Manufacturers. So has the NRA. The endorsement that matters the most to me is the one I get when I go to a town hall meeting in some town no congressman has ever been to before except at election time and I’ve made my fourth or fifth visit in a year. I get folks coming up to me, telling me thank you for coming. That’s the thing that I think is important. cs To comment email us at letters@connectsavannah.com

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Blotter all cases from recent savannah/ chatham police dept. incident reports

Brotherly love

An officer was called by a 50 year old man who was scared his brother was going to beat him up.

The officer met the reporting party down the street from his home. He explained that his brother threatened to hurt him if he didn’t tell the truth about calling his parole officer. The two had been having an ongoing argument about the other brother moving out of the house. As the officer and complainant approached, the subject came out of the house, yelling and screaming, “why the fuck you call the police, I am your brother?!” The subject wouldn’t listen to requests to calm down and told the officer, “you can’t tell me what to do!” When the officer attempted to approach him, he became defensive and took a fighting stance. He continued to yell at the officer and his brother until he was arrested for assault and abusive or

obscene language. The complainant was given a CRN and advised on how to deal with the situation. • An officer was acting as security while the CNT executed a search warrant at a residence. The officer was sitting in front of the house, sitting on the porch. A green van came speeding west and pulled up directly across the street. The driver jumped out and started to approach the officer, walking quickly. The officer got up and told the man to stop and identify himself. The man said it was his house. The officer put up his hand, gesturing for the man to stop. The man slapped his arm out of the way and tried to move around the officer. The officer was about to pull out his taser when CNT officers came out and subdued the man. He was charged with obstructing an officer. • A young woman called the police to report a dispute with her roommate. She was in the house, washing her hair when she heard her dogs start barking outside. She also heard a loud banging sound. She went to the door and saw

her roommate, a former boyfriend who was allowed to move in under strictly platonic circumstances, was outside punching and kicking his truck. He came inside and asked her why she was talking to other men but not him. The roommate then grabbed her around the throat and began to choke her. He pushed her to the ground, causing her to hit her head on the fireplace. Her children ran in and began to hit him. Hearing a commotion, the woman’s mother came in and pulled the roommate off of her. He grabbed his possessions and left. While telling the officer the story, the woman refused EMS. • A man said his barbecue grill had been stolen from the rec center of his subdivision. The rec center is directly behind his house, and he had taken the grill over there for his son’s birthday party the day before. When he returned for the grill, it was gone. He said it was worth about $180.

• Southside EMS called police to report that they had an assault victim who called them and said she “was beaten up and wanted to go to the hospital, but did not want police.” Upon arrival at her residence, she told them that she had gotten off the bus near Abercorn and 61st and as she walked away, two males hit her in the head and knocked her to the ground. When she got up, she found that the contents of her purse had been strewn around the on the ground nearby. She did not have any money or anything of value. She was unable to give a description of who assaulted her, and told officers when asked why she didn’t want the police involved that she had planned to call after she got home from the hospital. cs give anonymous crime tips to crimestoppers at 234-2020

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I watched a rerun of The Patriot over the weekend and was once again reminded of how absurd the “volley trading” European style of warfare was. Even the besttrained troops of the era could squeeze off only three or four inaccurate shots a minute. Given that opposing armies stood within 100 yards of each other and wore no protective armor, why didn’t they use archers? I’d think even a novice archer could fire off 10 to 15 arrows for every one gunshot from the enemy. —Ted C., Richmond, Virginia Before anyone rushes to judgment, be aware that at least one other person had the same brainstorm as Ted. His name? Ben Franklin. So you might want to hear this one out. In February 1776, concerned about a shortage of gunpowder, Franklin proposed to General Charles Lee that the colonists arm themselves with bows and arrows, calling them “good weapons, not wisely laid aside.” The idea didn’t fly, obviously. Let’s look at Franklin’s reasoning to get a handle on why. 1. “[An archer] can discharge four arrows in the time of charging and discharging one bullet.” True. A skilled English archer could loose 15 shots a minute, with ten the minimum acceptable rate. A newly-recruited musketeer, in contrast, would be lucky to get off two shots per minute, while the best a veteran could manage was five. The key phrase here, as we’ll see below, is “skilled English archer.” 2. “His object is not taken from his view by the smoke of his own side.” Also true—prior to innovations of the 19th century, visibility was a major issue for armies exchanging gunfire. 3. “A flight of arrows, seen coming upon them, terrifies and disturbs the enemies’ attention to their business.” This falls into the true-but-so-what category. 4. “An arrow striking in any part of a man puts him hors de combat till it is

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extracted.” Maybe so, but close-range musket wounds reportedly were much more devastating than arrow wounds. 5. “Bows and arrows are more easily provided everywhere than muskets and ammunition.” Here’s where Franklin starts to go astray, although it’s easy to see why he might think this. At the time he wrote, the colonies had few gunsmiths and little gunpowder. In the war’s early days George Washington estimated there was only enough powder for his troops to fire nine shots each. Meanwhile, Native Americans seemed to have no difficulty making bows and arrows, so how tough could it be? Answer: tougher than you’d think. 6. “[A] man may shoot as truly with a bow as with a common musket.” Here’s Franklin’s fatal error. He was thinking of the longbow, which had been used to deadly effect during the Hundred Years’ War at the battles of Crecy (1346), Poitiers (1356), and Agincourt (1415). The longbow was an English specialty—armies on the continent used the crossbow, which had less range and was slower to reload. The longbow might have lasted longer, except for one thing: using it effectively required extraordinary strength and skill. The bow, made of tough yew wood, had a draw weight of 80 to well over 100 pounds, something only the strongest modern archers can manage. Training took years—English law long mandated that boys take archery practice starting as early as age seven. Fearsome as it was, the longbow didn’t automatically trump the musket the way it had the crossbow. English armies in the 16th century were sometimes defeated despite longbows, and by the time of the Spanish Armada the weapon had been eclipsed. Other ancient arms still had their uses—the knight’s sword evolved into the cavalryman’s saber and the infantryman’s bayonet, handy in close combat. Not so the longbow. Once the English concluded it wasn’t worth their while to train large numbers of archers, the bow’s usefulness in combat ceased. By Franklin’s day it’s doubtful anyone in the colonies knew how to make a longbow or could have used it. The Native American version hadn’t proven especially effective in combat, and Franklin’s evident belief that it could be made otherwise probably had his correspondent rolling his eyes. Guns had the advantage of simplicity: a kid could pick one up and kill somebody with it, a fact that remains apparent to this day. cs

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• In October, the award-winning London theater company Duckie announced plans for a June 2011 production, “Lullaby,” at the Barbican Pit, that would feature music and performances so soothing that patrons will be encouraged to attend in pajamas and lounge overnight in bed-seats, with an early morning shower included in the ticket price of 42 pounds ($66). Producer Simon Casson noted that, irrespective of the play, it is almost impossible to find overnight facilities in central London for that price. • A September one-woman “dance” recital of performer-writer Ann Liv Young as a naked “Cinderella” at a theater in Brooklyn, N.Y., ran overtime because Young could not answer a scripted call of nature, which was to have been performed live on stage. According to an incredulous New York Times reviewer, Young sought tips from the audience to get her bowels moving but finally gave up and ended the performance. The reviewer cited the show’s “many layers of failure.”

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• For most of 2010, California’s dysfunctional legislature could find no acceptable tax increases or spending cuts to keep the state from going broke, and only in October did it manage to cobble together enough pie-in-the-sky bookkeeping tricks to create the illusion of a balanced budget. Nonetheless, the legislature has been busy. It created a “Motorcycle Awareness Month” and a “Cuss Free Week,” considered changing

the official state rock, and made it illegal gist Boris Sachakov was paid for performto use non-California cows in the state’s ing 6,593 hemorrhoidectomies and other marketing materials (a decision that enprocedures over a 13-month period -- an tailed five committee votes and exhausted average of 18 every day, 365 days a year eight legislative analyses, according to a (and 6,212 more than the doctor who September Wall Street Journal report). billed the second-highest number). (2) • At a U.S. Senate committee grilling Two Hialeah, Fla., companies, “Charlie in September, the head of enforcement RX” and “Happy Trips,” between them of the Securities and Exchange Commisbilled Medicare $63,000 for penis pumps sion admitted that not a single agency -- including a total of four to the same staff member has been fired or demoted patient (by the way, a woman). over the multiple missed signals handed Names Recently in the to them in some cases 11 years before the Ponzi schemes of Bernard News Madoff and R. Allen Stanford were (1) People with tough times Early uncovered. Sen. Christopher Dodd ahead: Donald N. Duck, 51 Voting Ends of Connecticut said it appeared (arrested for DUI, MassilOct. 22nd! that “one side of the agency was lon, Ohio, June). Lord Jesus screaming that there was a fire,” Christ, 50 (pedestrian injury, but the other side of the agency Northampton, Mass., May). demurred because putting it out Tara Wang (marrying Austin would have been hard work. DeCock in Moorhead, Minn., • The Prudential Financial corin October). (2) Police saw them poration, holder of life insurance coming: Jerry Dick, 46 (pleaded contracts on U.S. troops, modified guilty to indecent exposure, the standard payout in 1999 -- by Greensboro, N.C., August). encouraging beneficiaries to take not Kermit Butts, 26 (arrested in the lump sums but “checking accounts” slaying of Samuel Boob, Madisonon which survivors could draw down burg, Pa., August). (3) Keeping the name proceeds “as needed.” Though this arbut making all municipal signs theftrangement obviously benefited Prudenproof: Shitterton village in England. tial, it was unclear to Bloomberg News (which broke the story in September Chutzpah! 2010) why the Department of Veterans (1) The ski-mask-wearing armed robAffairs had endorsed it -- implicitly in ber who knocked off a Wendy’s in Atlanta 1999 and then in writing in September on July 31 has not been apprehended, 2009. but police said he later called the store • Among the Medicare billings only to ridicule the staff for having so little recently discovered as fraudulent (after cash: “(N)ext time, there better be more being paid): (1) Brooklyn, N.Y., proctolothan $586.” (2) Ronald White, 35, was

arrested in Cinnaminson, N.J., in July, and charged with shoplifting, and was released after posting $400 bail. Only afterward did police realize that some of the money was counterfeit, but five days later, White was re-arrested when he returned to the station to demand a partial refund for “overpaying” the bail.

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In September, when Ms. Nomatter Tagarira was sentenced to 39 months in jail for fraud, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was hoping to close the book on an embarrassing episode. Tagarira had convinced them in 2007 that she had the ability, by chanting into a rock, to find diesel fuel in the ground and make it shoot to the surface. Of course, this could only be accomplished by Tagarira’s having henchmen behind bushes using a pump, but apparently it worked, as she was rewarded with a $2.7 million fee and given use of a 50-vehicle convoy for her dowsing missions. Her ruse was not discovered until a year later.

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Larry Shawn Taylor, 18, was arrested in Seattle in September, having been rather easily identifiable when police stopped him. Two victims had reported being robbed by a man with “GET MONEY” shaved into his haircut on one side and “GET” tattooed on his right hand and “MONEY” tattooed on the left. cs

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Saturday, Oct. 23, with Magazine Ave., Megan Jean, Adam Arcurragi The Wormhole Bar, 2307 Bull St. “Cumulonimbus WordPop fr th’ Jangly Railyard Dreamer,” that’s how this rootsy American band from Washington, D.C. (and thereabouts) whimsically describes itself. I like this band because it isn’t just sloppy fun – Americana, alt/country, whatever you want to call it, a lot of the artists that play this freewheeling, wide–arc style tend to arrange things fast and loose (not that that’s a bad thing, American Aquarium). These United States, however, possesses an acute sense of pop songcraft, serving the words and the melodies with finely–tuned retro–rock arrangements (and hooks!). So what is it, exactly? “I never know what words to use,” founding songwriter Jesse Elliot told a journalist at SXSW a couple of months back. “It’s just rock ‘n’ roll, nothing too fancy ... a sort of melting pot of Americana influences with a few British and African influences thrown in for good measure. Not that we’re anywhere near this ballpark, but in the back of our brains we’re more like Springsteen and Petty and all that.” Elliot’s pinched singing voice conveys the sense of loss and resigned hopefulness stitched into his lyrics, which sometimes – to these ears – try too hard to cover lots and lots of literary and philosophical topics (not that that’s a bad thing, Decemberists). But the atmosphere – the psychedelic guitars and graceful pianos more than make up for it. The band is on the road supporting the just–released What Lasts. See theseunitedstates.net. CS

WORN IN RED

At 11 p.m. p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, with Dead Yet? The Jinx, 127 W. Congress St.

A hardcore foursome divided between Richmond and Charlottesville, Va., Worn in Red – Joe Lusk, Brad Perry, Brendan Murphy and Matt Neagle – are with Florida’s No Idea Records, which has been championing the indie cause since the mid 1980s. “Considering how nice these guys are, they sure do yell a lot,” said Var, the label’s founder, on the release of In the Offing (available on vinyl, CD and download). “Their songs gnawed their way into my brain over the last year, and being involved in this record was not an option: it became an imperative. Heavy and pummeling locks in with a melodic, open groove. Duality in tandem. Good hair too.” See www.myspace.com/worninred

THE INCREDIBLE SANDWICH At 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, with Eyes Around Live Wire Music Hall, 307 W. River St.

“Bouncing, rambling cosmic rock” is how I described my own introduction to Athens’ No. 1 fan–voted jam band in 2009. That’s well nigh impossible to elaborate on. The ‘Sammies make periodic visits our way, with keyboard guy Damian Kapcala never failing to drop jaws with his nimble–fingered prowess on the Hammond B3 organ. The music blends rock, funk, jazz and psychedelia with impressive chopwork and healthy, creative improv – everything you want and require in a Georgia jam band, no? John Keane produced the band’s first full–length album, out shortly. See theincrediblesandwich.com

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Mark Summer (second from left, the guy with the cello) co-founded the Turtle Island Quartet in 1985

’Scuse me while I kiss the strings The Turtle Island Quartet gives Jimi Hendrix the chamber treatment by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com

The Turtle Island Quartet is set up like your standard–issue string quartet: – two volins, viola and cello. This, however, isn’t a classical music chamber group. These four guys, each a virtuoso on his own, combine jazz, swing, European gypsy music, funk and even rock ‘n’ roll. Improvisation is a key element in every performance. The Grammy–winning group’s latest album, Have You Ever Been ...?, gives the Turtle Island treatment to the music of Jimi Hendrix. It’s the followup to their tribute to John Coltrane and other giants of modern jazz, A Love Supreme. Violinist David Balakrishnan and cellist Mark Summer are founding members of Turtle Island; the current lineup also includes Mads Tolling (violin) and Jeremy Kittel (viola). The group – originally called Turtle Island String Quartet – performs at the Lucas Theatre Friday, Oct. 22, joined by Mike Marshall (mandolin) and Cyrus Chestnut (piano), composers and players who are also known far and wide for their impatience with established musical

boundaries. Summer doesn’t just bow his cello – he uses it as a standup bass, a pizzicato orchestra and a percussion instrument. You began as a classical cellist. How long did it take you to discover that you could do other things with the instrument? Mark Summer: It took a long time to figure out that I could do some of the things I was dreaming about doing - on the piano, the guitar, the drums – on the cello. Because there just wasn’t anybody doing it. And I wasn’t thinking that way. There were a lot of examples of people playing different styles on the violin. But on the cello, I wasn’t aware of it. Later, people came up to me and said “Have you heard Chico Hamilton and Fred Katz?” I got a job in the Winnepeg Symphony, and while I was there I started listening to jazz violinists, and started playing swing music on the cello. Once you amplify the cello it starts sounding more bass–like, for one thing. I started

realizing that if I plucked my cello like a walking bass, it sounded quite a bit like a bass. If I stuck to the C string, mostly, and the G string. And so I parlayed that discovery into a 25–year career with Turtle Island. Do you remember a feeling of “Hey, this opens a door. I really can do whatever I want with this”? Mark Summer: Yeah, and I remember being really happy, a lot happier. Because I was really miserable in this orchestra. I was feeling incredible pressure, because I’m such a perfectionist anyway. When I discovered I could use the instrument as a percussion instrument, that was a neat moment. With all respect, was there a point where you thought “This is more than a parlor trick”? Mark Summer: We talk a lot about that with Turtle Island, the parlor trick aspect. We talk about it because we’re aware that we’re doing these techniques that are very bare–bones. You want

What surprised you about Hendrix’s writing? “Little Wing,” for example, is so melodically rich. Mark Summer: “Little Wing” I didn’t know all that well, but I’d heard it and I just thought it was a beautiful tune. It’s not just a solo guitar, his whole band plays on that tune. For me, the challenge was how do you make it sound big and full, and just be one instrument? I was more surprised about the music from Electric Ladyland. He did a lot of techniques of recording that resulted in these really rich textures of guitars. I think I was just impressed with the intricacies of what he did. Why did you drop the word “string” from the group’s name? Mark Summer: The actual, practical reason was the record company asked us to. But we had talked about it. In Germany, our agent asked us to keep it. Because in Germany if you say “Hey, you want to go hear a string quartet, they’re playing this groovy music?” it’s not a hard sell. It’s very normal for a family to go out to hear a concert together. In the United States, first of all teenagers don’t do anything with their parents. College students aren’t going to all that many concerts either. We’d won a Grammy for a recording we did with the Ying Quartet, and they’re not called the Ying String Quartet. And we realized all of a sudden that all of the groups that were really in prominence, that we admired ... Kronos, the Emerson Quartet ... I argued that we should just be known as Turtle Island.

Then, there’s a little bit more ambiguity. And in this country I think that’s good. But in Europe, it would be bad! So we’re the Turtle Island Quartet. And we’ve played so much jazz that “Turtle Island Quartet” sounds like a jazz group sometimes. What’s the program for the Savannah concert? Mark Summer: We come out and we do two pieces from the Have You Ever Been ...? Suite, and then Cyrus comes out and we do some numbers with him. Then we play with Mike, and then we play all together. We take an intermission and then we come back and do some with each of them. It gives us an opportunity to play as a quartet, quintet and sextet, depending on which piece we’re playing. Are we calling this “jazz chamber music”? Do you play any straight classical pieces? Mark Summer: Our Grammys are for “classical crossover.” I used to say we play every kind of music but classical music, but that’s not true. We play some classical music, but it’s mostly arranged in some way. This concert, we won’t be playing any classical music. We’ll play a piece of David’s called “Groove in the Louve,” which has elements of classical composition, but ends up being kind of an homage to Dizzy Gillespie’s “A Night in Tunesia.” We end the program all together playing “Crossroads,” the Robert Johnson tune that Eric Clapton made famous. It’s definitely a lot of driving, rhythmic music. We take a lot of pains to make good use of the string quartet the way people like to hear string quartets play counterpoint. The great contrapuntal writing associated with Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Haydn. But employed to serve a groove. CS Turtle Island Quartet With Cyrus Chestnut and Mike Marshall Where: Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. When: At 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 Tickets: $20–$55 Online: scadboxoffice.com

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to give the impression that drums are happening but really, they’re not. We’re hitting the instruments and doing these percussion techniques on the violin and viola, but we don’t think of it that way. It’s like all kinds of music where people are trying to create rhythm by any means possible. The music that we play is the music that we love, and the music that we can invest our hearts and souls in. For instance, Jimi Hendrix. In another group’s hands, that might have come off differently. The reason it works so well for Turtle Island is because David saw Jimi Hendrix as a teenager, and he brought the idea in. He said “Let’s listen to this and see if there’s something beyond parlor tricks, imitating a rock band.” He approached it from the standpoint of Hendrix’s compositions, and transcribed his many, many guitar overdubs.

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Above: Edward Elgar (1857-1934) composed his oratorio using a poem by Cardinal Newman. Left: Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus musical director and conductor Peter Shannon.

Peter Shannon’s trademark enthusiasm is at an all–time high. The musical director and conductor for the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus is telling me that Friday’s The Dream of Gerontius will be his group’s best concert yet. There’s a gleam in his Irish eyes I haven’t seen before. When he talks about the dramatic music and the otherwordly text, he speaks quickly, as if he can’t get the words out fast enough. His hands are animated. “I think the best way to describe this piece is kind of a melange between a fantasy movie and science fiction,” Shannon exclaims. “It’s this soul that dies and meets a guardian angel – it’s almost like a kids’ story. “It’s very Catholic in its background, of course, but the idea of meeting a demons’ chorus on the way to hell, that’s right out of a science fiction movie.” The Dream of Gerontius is a two–part oratorio by British composer Edward Elgar (1857–1934), who’s probably best known for the stately “Pomp and Circumstance,” which we’ve all heard a million times at school graduation ceremonies. He’s also well–regarded for the complex Enigma Variations. Unlike many of his contemporaries, “He’s not a churchy composer only,” Shannon points out. “He’s most famous for his non–liturgical pieces.” Elgar wrote The Dream of Gerontius, for orchestra and chorus, around a beloved 19th Century poem by England’s Cardinal Newman. It premiered in 1900. Gerontius (it roughly translates as “old man”) worries, on his deathbed, whether the afterlife will be everything it’s cracked up to be. He dies, and his guardian angel takes him on a journey of unimaginable scope; via orchestral dynamics and a rich English–language libretto, we visit heaven, hell, purgatory and all points in between, and hear references to crucifixion, benediction, saviors, demons and final judgements. God himself makes a cameo appearance. I don’t know, I say to Shannon. It sounds a bit “churchy” to me. The conductor smiles. “It’s gonna happen to every one of us, whether you go to church or not,” he says. “You kick it, what’s gonna happen to you next? Everybody has those thoughts. “In fact, it’s a particularly non–churchy piece in that way. Cardinal Newman, and Elgar, meant Gerontius to be somebody on the borderline, who really doesn’t know if he’s going to end up in heaven or hell.” Part Lord of the Rings, part A Christmas Carol, I think to myself. “It’s not this kind of heavy, traumatic piece that you’re wading through,” declares Shannon. “You’re going to be flicking the pages, going ‘I can’t wait to hear the next bit.’” So how does it end? You’ll have to go to the concert and find out. “It’s so universal, this story. And it’s disarmingly beautiful, that’s what I would say. It’s romantic and disarmingly beautiful.” CS

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Max Reinhardsen, Jacob Mondell and Daniel Molina star in SCAD Performing Arts’ production of the Tony Award-winning comedy Art, about three friends fighting over the meaning of art — and friendship

It makes me physically ill that my best friend has bought a white painting. — Marc, a character in Art

SCAD performs Yasmina Reza’s comedy about friendship and perceptions by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

Things aren’t always what they seem on the surface. Except when they are. Don’t bother trying to figure out which character has right on his side in the genteel tug of war that is Yasmina Reza’s Art, the story of three Frenchmen whose long friendship is threatened when one of them buys, at great cost, a painting that is completely white from one edge of the canvas to the other. Serge is the dermatologist and art collector in question, who can’t understand why his good friend Marc, an architect, is so violently offended by his purchase. Emotional Yvan — even more emotional than usual due to his

impending wedding — is caught in the middle. While the all–white canvas is the physical and titular center of the Tony Award–winning comedy, the real story, of course, is what happens to a friendship when one friend undergoes an unexpected change. In what would seem like a perfect fit, an art school is performing Art. SCAD’s Performing Arts Department puts on the play this weekend at the Arnold Hall Auditorium. A panel discussion delving into the artistic questions the play poses will happen after the conclusion of the matinee performance Sunday Oct. 24.

Why is an art school putting on Art? Vivian Majkowski: It’s a wonderful way to bring in new students to the theatre, because the title alone is going to draw people in. One of the things we discussed was that with a play titled Art most people probably will assume they will know what play is about! Of course the play is more about friendship than about art. How have you addressed that with your cast? Vivian Majkowski: We form friendships based on collective experiences through art or TV or film. We have these shared experiences, especially when we’re young and forming new connections. We’re really exploring how the painting is affecting the friendship — not just because it’s modern art but because someone has chosen a divergent path for their lives. It’s important too, because as a college I don’t have older actors who have 30 or 40 years experience under their belts! We’re looking at it from where we

are. I’m taking these young men and asking them about where they are in their friendships now, those groupings around common likes. We’re having a wonderful time being close to that jumping point, which brings an interesting perspective to the play. Where does the eponymous white painting fit into all this? Vivian Majkowski: One of the things we looked at was Rauschenberg’s white series, where the whole point is that the canvas is never empty. That was another great jumping point for me. If you see the canvas as empty, when you see colors on the canvas, what does that say about you and your perception of who you are and your perception of other people in your life? So very often we walk around knowing our friends because of how they reflect us. Now here’s a painting asking the same question: How do I reflect you? Todd, you’ll lead the panel discussion. In the play the white painting is by a fictional artist named Antrios. As far as you can tell, is it based on the work of any particular real-life artist?

Todd Schroeder: It’s more of an amalgamation. For some reason when I first saw the play, I thought it did point directly at Robert Ryman. Historically there are a lot of ways that people arrived at things that could be called the all–white canvas, for various reasons. There’s the reductivist end-game idea that was built upon by Clement Greenberg and some of the people we talk about as being minimalists from the late ’60s and early ’70s. Kazimir Malevich reached it much earlier with the white–on–white square, for much different reasons. A few years prior to what we think about as minimalism, Robert Rauschenberg made all–white canvasses. But that had more to do with the reaction to abstract impressionism and the notion that abstract impressionism was something coming from inside out and tapping into the subconscious. Rauschenberg came up with the idea of the all–white canvas as this thing that reflects its surroundings directly. It was a much more conceptual piece. Decades ago an all–white canvas might be considered shocking, but I have to think the concept is totally passe today.

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Todd Schroeder: You could say that someone starting to work today as an artist and arriving at an all-white canvas would be trite! Malevich’s idea of the white–on–white presentation as being a piece of art at that time was shocking, but after that it wasn’t exactly shocking. In a general cultural sense people attach elitism to fine art, especially to modernism, where it becomes such a highly specialized language that the general population looks at it as pretentious. In some ways this kind of art can be the butt of many jokes. In our panel discussion, I wouldn’t want to say that what we’re after is some kind of art appreciation, but an idea perhaps of understanding. I’m often trying to convey to students a more full understanding of the pursuit. cs Art by Yasmina Reza When: Thursday, Oct. 21–Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m., with a matinee Sunday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. Where: Arnold Hall Auditorium, 1810 Bull St. Cost: $15 general, $10 seniors, military and students, $5 with SCAD ID, free with SCAD ID Thursday, Oct. 21 only. Info: www.tickets.scadboxoffice.com.

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Last Thursday, fashion icon Marc Jacobs dropped by his store on Broughton Street to sign the exclusive line of T–shirts benefiting the construction of a skate park in Savannah. The afternoon event drew hundreds of people who waited in a line that went out the door and around the block. “Every store around the world has local charities that they get involved with,” explains Robert Duffy, President of the Marc Jacobs company. “Wherever we open a store, we become a member of the community.” cs

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The omnipresent Dr. Furter (Christopher Blair) watches over the cast of The Rocky Horror Show

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Bay Street Theatre gears up for The Rocky Horror Show by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com

Just in time for Halloween, that campy standby The Rocky Horror Show is coming our way, via Bay Street Theatre at Club One. It’s the club’s second annual production of the wacky, sci–fi musical comedy about cross–dressing mad scientist Dr. Frank N. Furter and

the zoo–load of zanies that inhabit his spooky old castle. There’s hunchbacked Riff Raff, madwomen Magenta and Columbia, brain–dead Eddie, nebbishy newlyweds Brad and Janet, Dr. Scott and the “monster” himself, zombie muscleman Rocky Horror.

As most everybody knows, the 1975 film version (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) became a cult classic and the obsession of “shadow casts” around the world – the movie became a sing–along, act–along affair wherein rice was thrown, toilet paper tossed and squirt guns squirted. A good time (warp) was had by all. Rocky Horror, however, began life as a stage play. With Tim Curry in his career–making role as Dr. Furter (“a sweet transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania”), it bowed on the London stage in 1973. For the 2010 Savannah production – the first under the official Bay Street Theatre banner – Christopher Blair is strapping on the good doctor’s corset. Blair, of course, was recently seen (in full drag) in Bay Street’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch. This is his third local production of Rocky Horror. Music director Christopher Stanley (he’ll be on piano) is also a veteran of Bay Street’s Hedwig. Others in the cast include Val Macaluso (she’s the director, too), Amy Balkovetz, Shane Gray, Mark Rand, Bridget Tunstall and Tim Reynolds. Christopher Blair (Frank N. Furter): “After Hedwig, it’s nice to be part of a true ensemble. It takes a lot of the pressure off me. And we’ve got a good group, some great performers. A smaller cast than what we’re accustomed to having – there’s a smaller chorus than we’ve had in previous years – but they’re really coming along quite nice. And looking good onstage.” Val Macaluso (director, Riff Raff): “There’s certain things you have to keep in, but throughout the show I try to switch things up. We’re hoping to bring in a different kind of energy. The last years, it’s been punk or carnival–oriented, and it’s not so much of a theme this time – I just want to focus on having everybody bring out so much energy that everyone feels like they can be a part of the show. And have lots of fun.” Christopher Stanley (music director): “Hedwig has its following, and it’s somewhat of a different genre. But you have these cult classics like Rocky – although you don’t really find it in the Best of Broadway books, with all these amazing songs, they’re fun songs. They’re quick, easy songs that people just love to sing along to. In terms of the script, there’s not much depth to the characters – you get the depth through the stage direction. It’s not like you walk out and you’re totally moved, emotionally – you go there and you have amazing experiences.” Travis Coles (stage manager and Bay Street honcho): “If we can only do it once a year, it seems like it should be Halloween. It’s kind of a good time to dress up in costume, especially with our midnight show this year, that’ll be fun. And with SCAD being back in, it’s a busier time to be doing a show. We’re trying not to book shows when there’s less people here. And people that might not come and see the movie every week will come and see it. Because it’s only once a year.” CS The Rocky Horror Show Where: Bay Street Theatre at Club One, 1 Jefferson St. Week One: Oct. 21, 22, 24. All shows at 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 21+, Sunday 18+ Week Two: Oct. 29, 30, 31. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (21+); Sunday at 8 p.m. (18+) and midnight (21+) Tickets: $15 general admission; limited table seats $20; Oct. 22 proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen For the Cure Online: clubone–online.com

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To fully understand the deep, dark, emotional undercurrents that flow like raw riptides beneath the surface of The Glass Menagerie, watch Maggie Hart’s eyes. Hart, a SCAD student working towards her MBA in performing arts, plays Tennessee Williams’ tragic heroine Laura Wingfield in the Collective Face production of The Glass Menagerie at Muse Arts Warehouse. If eyes are, as it’s often said, windows to the soul, then Hart’s are picture portals to someplace even deeper. As the sad storyline of The Glass Menagerie proceeds, it’s in this one performer’s eyes that the audience can clearly see the pain and sorrow of inevitability that Williams put upon his magnificent canvas. In her early 20s, Laura Wingfield is painfully shy – she’s terrified of the world – and she’s never had a date, much less a beau. She is extremely self–conscious about the brace on her leg – the result of a childhood bout with pleurosis – and believes that no man could love her. This is a source of great frustration and disappointment to her mother Amanda, a one–time Southern belle whose days of flirtatious womanhood ended the day she married Laura’s father, a hard–drinking ne’er do well who left the family, stranded and all but destitute, when things got tough. The story takes place in 1937. Father had once sent a picture postcard, explains Tom Wingfield, Laura’s brother and the play’s narrator. It came from the Mexico, and it contained just two words: “Hello” and “Goodbye.” There was no return address. The three of them live in a tiny, run–down apartment in St. Louis, just across the alley from the Paradise Club, a dime–a–dance joint with a blinding light out front, and the sound of happy, hot jazz spilling in the Wingfields’ window all hours of the night. Tom, an aspiring writer, is restless, and eager to get away from Amanda, who picks at him constantly, criticizing every little thing. To her, he’s a disappointment. She worries that he’s turning into his father. Tom and Laura are both being suffocated by their mother, although

Amanda – who lives in a half–remembered past, about which she never stops talking – fully believes she is doing the best she can by her children. This includes finding a “gentleman caller” for Laura, whom she fears will become an old maid – “one of those bird–like women without a nest.” Reluctantly, Tom arranges for a co–worker to come by for dinner. Amanda is thrilled, and frets over tiny details; Laura discovers that this potential sweetheart is a boy she’d had a crush on in high school. This makes her so nervous she can barely stand up straight. The final scene in The Glass Menagerie – in which the caller, Jim, has a warm, lengthy and fruitful conversation with Laura – is the most heartbreaking in a series of heartbreakers. Laura begins to come out of her shell, to forget about the leg brace, and Amanda, and the self–induced suffering she’s gone through all her young life. And it’s all there in Maggie Hart’s eyes – the actress’ chameleonic face flashes from terror to curiosity to tentative trust to joy. She transmits these changes with her wide eyes and body language. It’s like watching a flower open. Hart is flawless in this Collective Face show, as are the others – Dandy Barrett as Amanda, Richie Cook as Tom, and Jonathan Ashley Able as Jim. From start to finish – including an intermission, it’s two and a half hours – they not only hold your interest, they draw you in and allow you to wrap yourself in Williams’ honeyed Southern dialogue and brilliant wordplay. There is not a weak performance in the show. Director David I.L. Poole has cast a gauzy net over the Wingfields’ tragic world, on a spectacular set that presents the family home as a sort of badly–furnished rat hole, with the light just visible from above. The Wingfields don’t know it – and they fight the very idea – but they are frozen in time, still and unyielding, just like the motionless miniatures in Laura’s collection of glass animals. CS The Glass Menagerie continues through Oct. 30 at Muse Arts Warehouse. See collectiveface.org

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Before and after shots of the Unchained Tour bus being prepared for its literary journey

‘Life is better when you turn off the computer’ The Unchained Tour traverses Georgia to promote bookstores and a sense of community by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

There is a certain irony in a best–selling author waging war against the digital machinations of e–commerce that have, in part, helped him achieve success. But the Unchained Tour is about something far greater than book sales. 14 years ago, author George Dawes Green started “The Moth,” an event dedicated to preserving the art of storytelling, and it has since grown into an international phenomenon with hundreds of branch organizations hosting gatherings as far away as Ireland and Australia. He’s hoping the new endeavor will have the same success. “I think it’s the first global movement to come out of Southeast Georgia

since the Girl Scouts,” says Green, who started The Moth on St. Simon’s island. “There’s a lot of hubris involved when I say we’re out to save civilization, but it does make it a lot more fun.” The Unchained Tour kicked off last week, and will make stops in 13 towns around the state of Georgia this month. The event features performances from a handful of Moth storytellers as well as musicians, jugglers and more. The tour stops in Savannah on Saturday night, October 23, at the River Club. “It’s an interesting approach to touring,” says Dan Kennedy, a wry–humored writer and Moth storyteller who Green recruited for the trip around

Georgia. “State by state, take the country apart and hammer them with tales of low self–esteem and things not going right.” Hosted at independent bookstores (Savannah and Statesboro are exceptions to that), the purpose of the tour is to re–invigorate the sense of community in towns and at bookstores – to pull people away from television and computer screens and bring them back out into the company of others – preventing what Green describes as people “sitting at home and watching rectangles.” Although the series isn’t an officially sanctioned Moth event, at its essence, the Unchained Tour is searching to

preserve many of the same treasures — community, storytelling and sharing — in a world under siege by the instant gratification and distraction of the internet. “It’s a counter–revolution against this huge wave of electronic control of our lives,” Green explains. “That’s what this Unchained Tour is all about. It’s to go out and see how far along this counter movement is going.” Judging by the response the tour has gotten so far, the literary rebels are vital and ready for action. Three weeks ago, on a September afternoon that still felt more like summer than fall, dozens of volunteers gathered

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lot, including a film crew, a handful of volunteers and several of the storytellers (who have finally gotten coffee). There is anticipation and curiosity – including a small prayer that the engine will start. There is a schedule to keep – the group must not only make it to St. Simon’s in time to perform, there is also a ride on a shrimp boat planned.

It’s clear that besides telling stories, the group will make some new ones along the way. cs The Unchained Tour When: October 23, 8 p.m. Where: The River Club, 3 MLK Jr. Blvd. Cost: $15 (tickets available at the Book Lady, 6 E. Liberty St.) Info: www.theunchainedtour.org

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in the parking lot behind St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church to work on refurbishing the 40-year-old bus that will carry performers around the state and where several hardy volunteers will sleep while on the road. Artists on portable scaffolding painted the sides of the bus with panels depicting great Georgian story tellers, from Conrad Aiken to Antwan “Big Boi” Patton. Volunteers worked on outfitting the buses interior with seats and couches, while others repaired the engine and various mechanical components in preparation for the journey. Their numbers and dedication were impressive, but those present were only a small portion of the total assistance statewide (close to 200 by Green’s count) enlisted to support the cause of saving bookstores and re–building communities – not the structures, but the relationships. “They don’t realize online social networking is not real community. It’s a huge trillion dollar scam,” Green says. “All these people are promising us that our lives will be better and it’s not. Life is better when you turn off the computer.” In the same way that face-to-face conversation may be in decline thanks to instant messaging and status updates, the book is also in peril — its territory aggressively usurped by electronic readers like the Kindle and iPad. “There’s this amazing aesthetic experience of sitting with a book that carries no interruptions within it. There’s no hypertext. There’s no advertising,” expounds Green. “I just want to make sure there are enough of us left to keep the printed book alive, which I think is the soul of literature.” No one is under the illusion that this tour will set off a chain reaction that undoes the internet’s place in modern society – far from it. This trip is about a consolidation of forces; a reminder to those who care that they aren’t alone, and that there is refuge to be found in independent bookstores. “We’re not out to convert the non–choir. We’re out to do this to get the choir fired up,” says Green after being asked whether the group will only preach to believers. “We’re positing an alternative and we’re perfectly happy to keep it an alternative.” Last week, on the morning the tour headed off to its inaugural event on St. Simon’s Island, the bus still needs a few finishing touches before hitting the road. Luggage is packed into compartments in the undercarriage, but the

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Pimento cheese loaf at Green Truck Pub

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Finally, someone remodeled this former fast food joint into what feels like a real restaurant and bar – not just some dude cooking food in, well, an old fast food joint. There are comfortable tables, easily accessible tables with chairs and a massive, concrete bar hta’s home to an exceptional beer list – and a conservative and enjoyable wine list. The menu is casual – salads, sandwiches and soups – and the emphasis is on wholesome and homemade. Grassfed beef comes from Hunter cattle Co. and organic chicken from Springer Mountain Farm. Everything appears homemade, right down to the crisp pickles and tomato catsup. I started with an appetizer of pimento cheese. Nothing would challenge an upstart like making pimento cheese from scratch – especially since my benchmark version is made by grandma. Sorry grandma, you lose. This pimento cheese has perfect texture, just the right amount of mayo and was perfect accompanied by crispy baguette slices and a pair of pickle spears. A foreign–born friend of mine stopped in and admitted she didn’t really understand pimento cheese, but took a bite anyway. Now she gets it.

We both ordered classic burgers with simple lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle dressing. Big Kaiser rolls were the perfect choice for our tender, juicy grass–fed beef patties. Hand cut French fries were hot and tender – and really let the homemade taste of Green Truck’s tomato catsup come through. A housemade veggie patty is an option on every sandwich, as is organic chicken. It looks like Josh and Whitney Yates have hit on a winning combination, combined with solid restaurant experience, to turn this location into a neighborhood winner. 2430 Habersham St./ 234–5885

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Also recently opened and on the review list is Sammy Greens, 1710 Abercorn St. (The former Whimsical Cup location between 33rd and 34th streets). It’s another casual menu of salads, sandwiches and gourmet tacos. Check out the menu online at sammygreens.com. A few blocks away, you’ll find Butter Head Greens Cafe at the corner of Bull and Brady streets. Chef Seth Musler has built a solid fine dining repertoire and goes into his first solo gig with a build–your–own salad and sandwich joint. It’s bright, airy and fresh. cs

The spiced rum category is growing more crowded every day, but this new player, Crusoe Spiced Rum, is a cut above the competition. Crusoe is warm, smooth and easily drinkable straight or on the rocks. It’s real strength may be promoted as a flavor additive to mixed drinks, but it stands alone just fine. And talk about a mouthful of fall flavors, look for cinnamon, clove, allspice, nutmeg and vanilla – and a nose that that’s as warm and inviting as grandma’s pumpkin pie. An added value is the maker’s commitment to the environment. The rum is made from organic molasses and sugar cane and a tree is planted for each bottle sold. To date, nearly 80,000 trees have been planted. At 70 proof, it’s an easy drinker. If you’re stranded on a deserted island, this is the Crusoe to have as a mate.

Bargain red From the traditional Port producing region of Duoro in Portugal comes Charamba, a blend of grapes that presents drinkers with a lively mouthful of rich berry flavors, a hint of oak and well–balanced complexity. No surprise really, when you consider the blending grapes are the varieties used in Port: Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional. Charamba is a perfect pairing with grilled meats, particularly game and lamb. It is also a good match with cheese and nuts. Give it a little chill – to about 65 degrees. Score yours for less than $10!

Pedal faster, there’s beer ahead Milwaukee’s Lakefront Brewery produces some perfectly passable craft beers, but their new Fixed Gear Red Ale may just be a new flagship that emerges from the fleet. But don’t look in the six–pack aisle. This beer is riding to market in a 22–ounce bottle with a remarkable price tag of around $6 or less. The beer pours a coppery red with a snow white head. It’s no nimby–pamby Red Ale either. The malt bill is there to create balance but its 34 IBUs belies the bold hops an citrus overtones. Marketers hope the name, a reference to fixed gear bicycles, will appeal to younger, active beer drinkers who want a refreshing and hoppy ale. At 6.5 percent ABV, Fixed Gear is a buzz waiting to happen at the end of long day’s ride.

Beer crawl Avery Brewing Co. boss Adam Avery will lead a pub crawl on Nov. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. The crawl begins at The Bayou, then proceeds to Moon River, Molly McPherson’s and The Distillery. The last stop showcases the entire dictator series – Maharaja, The Kaiser and a vintage keg of The Czar. Crawlers who get a card punched at each location earn a free pint glass at the last stop. Follow at twitter.com/gabeer. cs

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So, I wanted to isolate just one dish to write about at the West Duffy Cafe (a.k.a. Zeny’s Restaurant, a.k.a. That Sunbeam Place, a.k.a. That Place on Jefferson and Duffy; it’s got about four names on it), but it didn’t really work out like that. I have to write about everything I’ve had there. It’s just the way it is. The first thing I had was the breakfast, which is grits, eggs, bacon or sausage and a biscuit. Pretty standard fare, really, but it’s only $2.50. ONLY TWO FIFTY. I’ll just let that sink in. TWO–FIFTY FOR BREAKFAST. OK. The next thing I had here at Zeny’s/Sunbeam/West Duffy was a chicken sandwich. It’s not accurate to call this thing a sandwich, though, because what it actually is is two giant pieces of fried chicken on a couple of pieces of toast. This fried chicken is unreal. It’s better than KFC. Twelve herbs and spices got nothing on this. That chicken is hot and crispy and juicy on the inside and it’s... well, it’s everything fried chicken should be. And it’s only $3.50. But also it’s not really a chicken sandwich, is it? I’ll tell you what else isn’t a chicken sandwich: meatloaf. And mashed potatoes. And stewed okra. And mac ‘n’ cheese. And a biscuit. And all of that for the low, low price of $7.50. Let me describe the meatloaf to you: all meat, no loaf, with this sauce that, unlike the pasty tomato sauce-drenched affairs one would normally have to contend with, actually tastes amazing. It is tomato–y, but clearly made with just a little tomato and all of that meat juice left from cooking the “loaf.” and it goes great with those mashed potatoes. Those mashed potatoes. They take actual potatoes, mash them and then sell them the way God intended. No flakes at all, a thing I was so happy about. I know my mom cries every time I eat mashed potatoes made with flakes. They are a little lumpy, but that’s how you know they’re homemade. I saw a chef on Food Network puree his mashed potatoes and I thought that man was crazy. Anyway.

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The stewed okra was very palatable on a deep–in–my–soul level. It was gooey like stewed okra should be, but it wasn’t slimy. And it tasted like okra! Miracles everywhere, y’all. I haven’t had much okra in Savannah, but this is the only okra I’ve had where you could tell they knew what they were doing. My mom makes mac ‘n’ cheese like this. Only it’s way better. So I don’t know if the mac ‘n’ cheese here is good or not, but I can tell you that it isn’t my mom’s. Now that’s not fair to West Duffy Zeny’s Sunbeam, so let’s look at it scientifically: First of all, it’s REAL mac ‘n’ cheese and not macaroni with Velveeta thrown on top. It’s got milk, cheese (tons of cheese) and eggs and it is quite delicious. Not as much cheese as my mom’s, but I will go ahead and assume that there’s just as much love. West Duffy Zeny’s Sunbeam, if there isn’t any love in your food, please don’t tell me. The biscuits here are a little weird to me. They are like half roll and half bis-

cuit. Heavier than a biscuit, but much lighter than a roll. They are delicious. You could say that they play the “roll” of biscuit perfectly. Hahaha! Oh, Caroline... Another thing about this place is their fantastically strange and wonderful pork chops. My boyfriend got the pork chops (of equal value!) and he was given a flimsy plastic fork to eat with, as was I. Having eaten pork chops before, I was skeptical about his success with said fork. For research purposes only, he invited me to try his pork chops. My flimsy plastic fork hovered in terror above the chop and I, frankly, didn’t know what to do, so I just stabbed it with my fork and the pork... Came off..? Shock. Awe. How did they make the chop so tender? I’m still confused. Oh, and stuffed as well. I love you, West Duffy Zeny’s Sunbeam. Will you be my Savannah Mom? Love, Caroline. cs

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Left, work by Lisa Ocampo is at Gallery Espresso, with costume-optional reception this Friday night. At right, ‘One Swimming Head’ is part of the show ‘Spill’ at Indigo Sky on Waters Avenue, also with a reception this Friday evening. Arrivals and Departures — An exhibit featuring work by Savannah Art Association members past and present in the new art gallery on the ticketing level of the airport. Airport Art Gallery, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Birds in Flight — An installation by Matt Hebermehl of his signature, patterned bird forms hanging in the Jepson’s atrium. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Chakaia Booker, ‘Sustain’ — SCAD exhibitions department presents a solo exhibition featuring the work of Chakaia Booker. Sustain pairs Booker’s signature abstract sculptures fashioned from found tires with a series of photogravures the artist recently created at SCAD. Collected Work of Harriett Speer — An exhibition of paintings from the self-taught Augusta, GA native. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th St and Abercorn St David Wolobah — An exhibition of colorful landscapes by Wolobah, who is visiting from Monrovia, Liberia. Opening reception: Oct. 22, 6:30pm. SSU Social Sciences Building Gallery Death mask and macabre artifacts — The death mask of General Joseph Wheeler, mourning broaches and bones collected from the gravesite of Button Gwinnett. Runs through Nov. 15. Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker St. Facing the Sun — French-born expressionist Jean Claude Roy debuts new work. Opening reception: Oct. 21, 6-9pm. Grand Bohemian Gallery , 700 Drayton St.

Fall Trolley Hop — The Savannah Fine Arts Dealers Association hosts this gallery hop visiting 6 local galleries, including Kobo, Grand Bohemian, Chroma, Friedmans and more. October 21, 5-8:30pm. SavFADA member galleries, downtown, http://www. SavFADA.com/ Four Squared — An exhibition by four artist-mothers about their experiences of making art amongst the chaos of raising young children. S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, 9 W. Henry St. Genesis: Painting with light — An exhibition of work from Carl Kotheimer, who uses light to paint on the camera’s digital canvas. Music has been carefully selected to set the mood of the work. Goldeneye Gallery, 5 W. York St. Heart, Spirit and Soul — An eclectic exhibition of paintings, sculptures and other items by artists Ron Shaffer, Betsy Haun, Carolyne Graham and Margaret Clay. JEA Art Gallery, 5111 Abercorn St. Kobo Group Show — Featured artists include Doris Grieder (fibers), Sonya Ho (encaustic painting) and Stephanie Tames (pine needle art). Opening reception: Oct. 21, 5:30-8:30pm. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard St. Mapping the Past — Collection of historical maps dating back as far as the late 16th century depicting North America, Great Britain and the world. SCAD Museum, 227 MLK Jr. Blvd, www.scad. edu/scadmuseum

Nature Graphics — A diverse collection of nature photography by Dr. Michael Weinman. Runs through Oct. 30. Merril Lynch Building, 7414 Hodgson Memorial Dr.

The Gift of Family Photography — A touching collection of portraits of hospice patients and their families. Reception: Oct. 24, 3pm. Hospice Savannah Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Dr.

No Boundaries — An multi-media exhibition of work by people with disabilities in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. SSU KingFrazier Student Center

The Night Gardener — Whimsical new paintings by Lisa Ocampo that will resonate with Lewis Carroll fans. Opening reception (attendees are encouraged to wear costumes): Oct. 22, 6-9pm. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

No Ordinary Folk — An exhibition of sculpture, drawings and paintings from self-taught folk artists from around the Southeast, including Ulysses Davis, William Golding, Bessie Harvey and more. Runs through January 3, 2011. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. http://www.telfair.org/ Southern Ease — A group show celebrating Southern living. Featuring Jan Clayton-Pagratis, Laura Dinello, David Kaminsky, John Olenyik, Lori Keith Robinson, Cedric Smith and more. Opening reception: Oct. 21, 5-8pm. Chroma Gallery , 31 Barnard St. , http://www.chromaartgallery.com/

Un/Inhabited — Art by Alison Elizabeth Taylor through Oct. 29, at Pei Ling Chan Gallery, MLK Blvd. SCAD exhibitions department presents an exhibition of two-dimensional works and an installation by Alison Elizabeth Taylor who introduces marquetry, or wood veneer inlay, into the vocabulary of contemporary art. cs

Spill — A juried exhibition featuring 25 works exploring responses to the Gulf oil disaster and environmental accountability. Opening reception: Oct. 22, 68pm. Gallery Talk: Oct. 31, 3-5pm. Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave. The Art Cure — Paintings by breast cancer survivors plus additional works donated by other artists. A month long silent auction with proceeds benefiting Susan G Komen Foundation. Horizon Gallery, 206 E. Bay St.

SSU features the works of Liberian artist David Wolobah. Reception 6:30 p.m. this Friday at the gallery in the Social Sciences Building on the SSU campus.

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Rabbit Hole added to film festival lineup On Oct. 31, the Savannah Film Festival will screen Rabbit Hole, the new film from director John Cameron Mitchell, creator of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Actor Miles Teller will be here for the screening, and receive the Discovery Award. Starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, Rabbit Hole is based on the 2005 theatrical drama by David Lindsay–Abaire. Cynthia Nixon (from TV’s Sex and the City) won the Tony for Best Actress for her performance in Rabbit Hole on Broadway. And actor Vincent D’onofrio (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) has been added to the festival’s “galaxy of stars.” He’ll be here for a Nov. 3 screening of his directorial debut, the “slasher musical” Don’t Go in the Woods.

Loco’s and more Singer/guitarist Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit make their second Savannah appearance in 2010 with a Nov. 12 performance at Loco’s Grill & Pub. A former mainstay of the Drive–By Truckers, Isbell went the solo route in 2007 and the 400 Unit’s self–titled debut was praised far and wide as one of the finest American records to come out of the South in a long time. “The Truckers were a band, and we tried to remain a democracy as much as

we could,” Isbell told us last February. “That’s a difficult thing to do. I think I really try to keep veto power nowadays, as much as possible. And after you get the right players together, you don’t really have to exercise that veto power too much. The trick is getting along with people from the start, getting the correct people to do that, so they CAN be that involved. “Where you run into problems is when you get in the studio and somebody isn’t really on the same page as the rest of the band.” Loco’s has also booked the legendary Randall Bramblett again. The former Sea Level vocalist (and Steve Winwood sideman) will play a solo show – piano, guitar and vocals) Nov. 26, followed by a full–on performance from the Randall Bramblett Band. • Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 14 in the Johnny Mercer Theatre: The annual Johnny Mercer Birthday Concert, musically-directed by Eddie Wilson. This year’s theme is “Johnny’s Second Century Begins.” • Trombonist Bob Masteller, founder of the Jazz Corner club in Hilton Head, presents A Tribute to Louis Armstrong at the Westin Resort Sunday, Nov. 21. This is, of course, the Coastal Jazz Association’s doing, part of the organization’s “Jazz Just Across the River” concert series. Admission to the 5 p.m. performance will be $10 for the public, and free for CJA members. CS

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Isa Abdullah Ali is a rogue warrior.

Scenes from a life: Isa Abdullah Ali. The upper-right photo was taken in Beirut in the 1980s.

He began life as Cleven Holt, a poor kid from the hardscrabble Washington, D.C. projects, where drugs, domestic violence and gang wars were just things you had to live with. At 17, he lied about his age and joined the Army, where he trained as a sniper. Honorably discharged once his deception was discovered, Holt embraced the Nation of Islam, changed his name and began a quixotic — and ultimately violent — quest to find something to believe in. He heard the call of radical Islam. The documentary film American Jihadist, screening twice Oct. 22 at the Jepson Center, follows the rocky journey of this “freedom fighter” — he does not refer to himself as a terrorist — as a soldier for Iran in the late ‘70s, and later as an active member of the Afghan Mujahideen and the Shiite forces in Lebanon. American Jihadist was directed and co–produced by Savannah–based commercial director and aspiring filmmaker Mark Claywell. “Although I let people make up their own minds about him, we didn’t feel like we had the kind of information where we could land on one side or the other,” says Claywell, who’ll conduct a question and answer session following the first showing. “I have always appreciated stories that let me think for myself.” In the film, Ali might not come off as the most likeable guy in the world — he talks openly about the hundreds of people he’s killed — but he does seem to believe in the virtue of fighting for his religion. He is not anti–American, he says, but anti–oppression. “We put as much information as we could verify into the film,” Claywell explains. “He is who he is, and we’re not trying to change any minds. I feel strongly that if you’re on one side or the other, this film’s not going to change it. But I think the film will give you some insight into how we got to this point in history.” Claywell’s producing partner Jody Jenkins is a journalist who first heard of Isa Abdullah Ali in Bosnia, in the 1990s, during the country’s terrible, costly civil war. “Jody saw Isa’s face on a wanted poster,” Claywell says. “He was curious as to why an American would be wanted in Bosnia during that conflict.”

What started as a book on Ali turned into a documentary film. Once Jenkins had gained the explosive expatriate’s trust, he brought Claywell into Bosnia to meet with him. “We met Isa in the middle of nowhere,” Claywell says. “And he was more open than I expected him to be. He’s the kind of person that’s lived on both sides of it, and he knows pretty much what to reveal and what not to reveal. To try and keep himself out of trouble.” By the time filming began, Ali was no longer being hunted, and had settled into a relatively peaceful domestic life. Still, he was wary. He met the filmmakers at a small hotel; Ali was accompanied by his wife — herself a former freedom fighter for Bosnia — and their two children. “That immediately set the tone,” recalls Claywell. “OK, if he was going to be an aggressive S.O.B., he certainly wouldn’t be bringing his 6– and 7–year old kids. That kind of helped make me relax.” Onscreen, Claywell’s camera follows Ali into the hills (where he chillingly demonstrates his skill with guns), into the family home, and into the bombed– out rubble of city streets. He talks to the camera, explaining, matter-of-factly, how he got to be where he is. Representatives from the CIA and FBI talk about how Ali had been approached to work for the American government, but had refused. To them, he’s an enigma. Incredibly, Ali still makes trips to Washington every few months. He’s free to come and go. “That,” says Claywell, “means one of two things. Either he’s on the government payroll, or they’ve vetted him as much as possible and they don’t find him a threat.” Stateside, Ali’s sister, brother and uncle fill in some of the gaps in the

‘American Jihadist: The Life and Times of Isa Abdullah Ali’ Where: Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St. When: At 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22. Box office opens at 7:15 Followed by Q&A with director Mark Claywell Admission: $6 (cash only) Second screening at 10 p.m. (admission: $5, no Q&A) Online: reelsavannah.org

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story. “We wanted him to tell his whole story, where he would be the only narrator,” says Claywell. “And for whatever reason, he’s just not the kind of person that would open up in that sense – he’s very repetitive in the things that he says. He would pick the things to say and not go too deep. “He did not open up and talk about it much. He would talk about the facts of what happened on this day, and that day. But he wouldn’t talk much about the emotions of it, and the difficulty of it.” The filmmakers also went to Tehran to interview Dawud Salahuddin (a.k.a. David Belfield), who, like Ali, took up the call to arms for Islam and the Ayatollah Khomeini. Salahuddin, who says he fought alongside Ali in many battles, assassinated Ali Akbar Tabatabai, a prominent member of the exiled Shah’s inner circle, in Maryland in 1980. Winner of the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2010 Slamdance Festival, American Jihadist presents Isa Abdullah Ali as a paradox, a man who treasures life and love, but for whom bloody violence is second nature. “He admits in the film that if something were to happen in his adopted country, which is still very much on edge, he’d be more than happy to take up arms there,” Claywell says. “I think it’s telling that he did not do anything like go to Iraq, or Afghanistan this time around. He’s got a family now. And obviously that changes everybody. I think he would be happy to take up arms to protect what little bit he has in Bosnia.” CS

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Waiting For “Superman” EDITOR’S NOTE: As of this writing, Waiting for ‘Superman’ is not yet playing in Savannah but due to the extreme buzz it has generated, we’re running this review this week anyway.

Davis Guggenheim, who won an Academy Award for An Inconvenient Truth, here presents another inconvenient truth: The United States public school system just isn’t working. This comes as a shock to absolutely no one, but unlike most recent nonfiction pieces that play partisan politics (usually siding with the left), this is a rare one that people from all walks of life can rally behind. Still, what it does share in common with those other documentaries in this downtrodden age is its belief that we lowly citizens can all band together to help fix the problem. As usual, this is as much wishful thinking on the part of the filmmakers as it is a viable reality, and Waiting for “Superman” is predictably heavy on the outrage and frustration and light on the inspiration and hope. But because it’s a universal issue that affects legions of folks across the country – particularly the children – it’s the sort of film that begs to be seen. Documentaries are often no different than their fictional brethren in that they follow a template that provides viewers with easily designated good guys and bad guys. Here, the clear–cut hero is the passionate and charis-

matic Geoffrey Canada, head of the Harlem Children’s Zone and one of the nation’s most successful education reformers. The anti–hero(ine) role falls to Michelle Rhee, the controversial chancellor of Washington, D.C.’s public schools system whose hardline methods have improved DC’s schools but angered many adults in the process (Rhee, who correctly notes that it always ends up being about the adults instead of the kids, resigned her post Oct. 13). As for the villain, that would be the American Federation of Teachers, painted here as a rigid union whose membership is more interested in protecting the terrible teachers among its ranks than in serving the children. Speaking of the children, the heart of the film of course rests with its youngest subjects, five students (in LA, NYC and DC) whose best chance at having a bright future lies in whether they’ll be randomly selected in their respective locales’ education lotteries to be transferred from their low–performing neighborhood schools to successful charter schools. While this climactic section of the picture proves to be the most schematic (whose name or number will pop up next?), it’s impossible not to be left either elated or heartbroken, depending on which way the (lottery) ball bounces.

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Secretariat

Until the Sports Illustrated subscription runs out at the Walt Disney Studios offices, I expect audiences will continue to be privy to cookie–cutter yarns centered around notable achievements in the sports world. Secretariat is the latest from the studio stable, and it relates the truly remarkable story of the magnificent racehorse that set records while winning the Triple Crown in 1973 (and simultaneously appeared on the covers of Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated while doing so). The races are exciting, but to get to these sequences, we’re forced to wade through a lot of vanilla material about the difficulties faced by Secretariat’s determined owner (typically reliable Diane Lane) and flamboyant trainer (John Malkovich, taking neither his role nor the movie seriously). Despite these tepidly staged interludes, the overall picture isn’t quite as bland as, say, The Rookie or Miracle. Still, the staidness made me long for the studio’s earlier sports flick Alive – at least that one had rugby players munching down on each other.

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LET ME IN The world needed an immediate remake of Swedenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2008 Let the Right One In about as much as it needed another vampire flick, yet the good news is that Let Me In can hardly be construed as a shoddy, cashâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;inâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;quick product. Crafted with extreme care by writerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), this is that rare retelling that pays the utmost respect to its predecessor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be hardâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;pressed to single out even one frame that cheapens the memory of the original. As before, the setting is an apartment complex in a frozen environment (here, Los Alamos, N.M)., where lonely young Owen (The Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kodi Smitâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;McPhee) notices he has new neighbors in the form of Abby (Chloe Grace Moretz of Kickâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Ass) and a man he assumes is her father (Richard Jenkins). Picked on by bullies and exhibiting some disturbing character traits himself, Owen is happy to become friends with this strange girl who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like candy and can only hang out with him at night. Reeves largely sticks close to the look and tone of the first film, but not in the annoying manner of Gus Van Santâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s atrocious Psycho remake. Reeves is clearly thinking for himself, and while his slight altercations result in a picture not quite as powerful as its predecessor (particularly during the climax, a mesmerizing piece of filmmaking in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08 take), heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to be commended for creating a film that ably stands on its own. Still, for all of Reevesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accomplishments, the most thrilling aspect of Let Me In is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first movie in 31 years from Hammer Film Productions, the studio responsible for many of the horror classics of the 1950s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s. With Let Me In, the revived company has risen from the grave in impressive fashion.

CASE 39 Case 39 is one of those unwanted Hollywood bastards, a production that was completed years ago and has even been released in other territories but is only now making its stateside debut. Just how old is this picture? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say that when filming began, David O. Selznick was still combing the country for the perfect Scarlett Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara. OK, so I exaggerate by a decade or seven, but the point is that for this to have had a shot at succeeding, it probably needed to predate Orphan, The

You Again There’s a lot about You Again that’s instantly disposable, from its generic title to its bland leading lady to a storyline that’s as weightless as a sponge cake. But leave it to the old pros in the cast to prevent this from completely sinking into the abyss of immediately forgotten comedies. Kristen Bell, only fitfully succeeding in making an impression, plays Marni, who’s shocked to learn that her brother (Jimmy Wolk) is marrying Joanna (Odette Yustman), the girl who made her life an endless hell back in high school. Everyone in Marni’s family thinks Joanna is the greatest, so Marni makes it her mission to expose her as malicious and deceitful. For her part, Marni’s mom (Jamie Lee Curtis) is aghast when she discovers that Joanna’s aunt is a former school chum (Sigourney Weaver) with whom she had a falling–out decades ago on prom night. The Marni–Joanna clashes offer little that’s new, so the fun is in watching those exquisite older actresses, Curtis and Weaver, square off.

DEVIL Agatha Christie meets M. Night Shyamalan in Devil, and damn if the mystery author’s inspiration doesn’t put the hack auteur’s career back on the right path. Make no mistake: There’s nothing special about Devil, but after a string of notorious flops, it’s surprising to see Shyamalan involved with a film that’s at the very least watchable. Still, any praise should be followed by an asterisk, since his contributions are relegated to co–producing and coming up with the storyline (John Erick Dow-

dle and Brian Nelson get credit for the direction and screenplay, respectively). But regardless of how the muted kudos is parceled out, the end result is a moderately entertaining tale that borrows Christie’s Ten Little Indians template of putting a group of strangers together and having them get picked off one by one. Here, we find five people trapped together on a stuck elevator, with the added element of having the killer among the quintet actually being the devil in disguise. The supernatural angle occasionally lapses into silliness (the pontificating by a superstitious security guard grows overbearing), but Dowdle comes up with some interesting visuals, and the atmospheric score by Fernando Velazquez is, uh, heaven–sent.

EASY A Heathers in the 1980s. Clueless in the ’90s. Mean Girls in the noughts. It seems like every decade insists on giving audiences a razor–sharp high school satire centered around the travails of a brainy and likable female protagonist. Easy A appears to be this new decade’s first entry in the sweepstakes, and while it can’t quite compare to its enduring predecessors, it will do just fine until something more permanent comes along. Borrowing from the ’80s oeuvre of high school flicks – and not always gracefully (any film that uses the Breakfast Club anthem “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” for a crowd–pleasing finale is definitely cutting corners) – Easy A casts Emma Stone in a potential star– making performance as Olive, a virginal wallflower who, through convoluted means, ends up being tagged as the biggest slut at her California high school. Her best friend wants to dump her, the resident Jesus freak wants to alternately save or condemn her, and various nerds want to score with her. Soon, Olive is likening her situation to Hester Prynne’s in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, and rather than fight the rumors, she starts parading around the campus grounds wearing tight–fitting clothes accentuated by a red letter “A.” There’s much to enjoy: Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson as the Coolest Parents Ever; Thomas Haden Church wearing sensitivity well as a congenial teacher; Lisa Kudrow in a welcome appearance as a shallow guidance counselor; and no shortage of clever retorts penned by debuting scripter Bert V. Royal. Easy A may be about the kids, but aside from Stone’s contribution, it benefits from the adult supervision. CS

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Omen and perhaps even The Bad Seed in the “evil that kids do” mini–genre. As it stands, its thudding familiarity is only compounded by its narratively limp and technically humdrum presentation. Renee Zellweger stars as a social worker who saves 10–year–old Lilith (Jodelle Ferland) from execution by her seemingly religious–wacko parents, only to eventually figure out that the adults were only trying to save the world from their demonic daughter. Along the way, cop Ian McShane demonstrates remarkably poor aim when it comes to firearms, child psychiatrist Bradley Cooper discovers hornets crawling out of every bodily orifice, and Zellweger manages to make a horror film that isn’t even one–tenth as terrifying as her comedy New In Town.

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Classical composer John Tavener probably didn’t expect to become a pop star, much less a cult figure, when he wrote his polyphonic cantata The Whale in 1969. Tavener, who was knighted by the queen in 2000 (thus becoming Sir John) went on to compose, conduct and record a series of dramatic musical works for chorus and orchestra. Tavener, said the Times of London, “is among the very best creative talents of his generation.” Long before Her Majesty had heard of him, Tavener was indeed a cult figure. The Whale, and its followup Celtic Requiem, had been recorded and released by Apple Records, a label set up and managed by the Beatles. When the Tavener albums – like most of the Apple catalog – went out of print, they became talked–about collector’s items. Next week, EMI reissues 17 original Apple albums, all remastered, on CD and as digital downloads. Although some of them, including The Whale, saw CD release in the early 1990s, they too quickly disappeared from retail and online bins. Begin in the heady hippie days of 1968, Apple was an altruistic pipe dream for the Beatles. Although primarily a vehicle for their own recordings, it would give each member of the Fab Four an opportunity to discover, nurture and produce outside talents. Musical genres didn’t matter. In the end, although the company scored a few major hits, Apple soured, mostly because the four Beatles – increasingly estranged from one another – simply lost interest in the whole thing. There are some gems in the new lot of reissues, a classic power pop album (Badfinger’s Straight Up), the two best R&B records Billy Preston would ever

make (That’s the Way God Planned It and Encouraging Words, both produced by George Harrison) and Post Card, an eclectic neo–folk album by Welsh songbird Mary Hopkin (produced by Paul McCartney). Hopkin’s Earth Song Ocean Song might be even better than her debut, despite (or most likely because of) the absence of McCartney, and Badfinger’s final Apple album Ass is a long–lost jewel. Both Tavener sets are included on a single disc; likewise, Apple’s two recordings by the otherwordly Modern Jazz Quartet (Under the Jasmin Tree and Space) have been squeezed into one CD. Harrison’s outside–the–Beatles projects range from the sublime (Is This What You Want from Liverpool rocker Jackie Lomax, featuring Harrison, McCartney, Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton in the backing band) to the self–indulgent (Radha Krishna Temple, a collection of singalong spirituals from his London–based Hare Krishna buddies of the time). He also produced a soulful self–titled album from “Just One Look” vocalist Doris Troy. Then there’s James Taylor, the 1968 debut from one of America’s soon–to–be best known singer/ songwriters. Featuring McCartney and Harrison, the album landed a hit single (“Carolina in My Mind”), but Taylor (along with his producer, Apple A&R chief Peter Asher) bolted for greener pastures at Warner Brothers. Two years later, Sweet Baby James made the lanky Bostonian a superstar. The remastered James Taylor CD comes with

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album before it went out to the world. Although the arrangement is virtually identical to the Beatles,’ the single went straight to the circular file. Ronnie Spector “Try Some Buy Some.” Harrison wrote the song and produced the Apple single for the former Ronettes star, who was at the time (1971) still married to Harrison’s co–producer Phil Spector. It flopped. Harrison later wiped her vocals and used the same backing track for his own version of the song – despite the fact that it wasn’t in his key. The Sundown Playboys “Saturday Nite Special.” Surely no one at Apple could have thought this accordion– based zydeco romp – sung in Cajun French – would tear up the charts. It’s a Louisiana band that sent in a demo, unsolicited, on a whim. It presaged the world’s infatuation with Cajun music by about 15 years. Hot Chocolate Band “Give Peace a Chance.” John Lennon himself championed this London ska–reggae band’s self–recorded version of his peacenik anthem. It ain’t much, but it’s fun. The group went on to success in the ‘70s with “You Sexy Thing.” Bill Elliot & Elastic Oz Band “God Save Us.” Lennon purposely had little to do with outside Apple artists – he was busy making music (and headlines) with Yoko Ono. But he wrote and produced this spirited little ode to the British underground magazine Oz. Elliot, who sang lead, would go on to some success as a member of the group Splinter, which recorded for George Harrison’s own vanity label, Dark Horse. CS

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Activism & Politics Chatham County Democratic Party

For info, contact Tony Center at 912-2339696 or TonyCenter@comcast.net Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 313 W. York St. , Savannah http://www.chathamdems.net/

Coastal Empire Constitution Party

Meets every third Thursday of the month, 7pm, at Savannah Joe Coffee House in Pooler. Group meets to discuss various issues, historical and current events, such as legislation, taxes, education, politics. Call 484-5281 for more info or www.constitutionparty.com

Drinking Liberally

An informal gathering of left-leaners. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Moon River Brewing Company. For more info: august1494@excite.com or www. DrinkingLiberally.org.

Purrs 4 Peace

Three minutes of simultaneous purring by cats (and honorary cats) around the world, conducted online (Facebook & Twitter) each Sunday at 3 p.m. by Savannah residents Confucius Cat and his human Staff. Details at www.ConfuciusCat.blogspot.com. Contact @ConfuciusCat (Twitter) or Acolytes of Confucius Cat (Facebook).

Savannah Area Young Republicans

For information, visit www.savannahyoungrepublican.com or call Allison Quinn at 308-3020.

Savannah Tea Party

meets the first Monday (excluding Holidays) of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at the SRP offices located at 11 East 73rd Street. All persons interested in America’s Future are invited. Contact Marolyn Overton at 912-598-7358 for additional info.

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Flying Fortress 5k

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum will host The Flying Fortress 5K Run on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 8:30am. Benefits the restoration of the museum’s B-17 bomber, City of Savannah. $25 registration fee. www.mightyeighth.org

Holly Days Bazaar

A luncheon at the Green-Meldrim house, Silent Auction, an heirloom plant sale, treasure room, book sale, arts and crafts, religious gift items for sale, homemade jams and relishes, organ recitals and tours of the church. Nov. 10, 10am-2pm. St. John’s Episcopal. 1 W. Macon St.

Hope House of Savannah

A nonprofit housing program for homeless women and their children. Hope House is requesting donation of new or gently used furniture for its transitional housing program, Peeler House. Pick-up can be arranged and a tax deductible letter will be provided. Call 236-5310.

Rape Crisis Center Incest Survivor’s Group

As part of its ongoing work with incest survivors, the Rape Crisis Center has built a cinder-block wall where incest survivors can throw plates as an anger management technique. In order to continue, donations of china are needed. Call 233-3000 to make a donation.

SMA Angels Charity Ball

Nov. 13, 6pm at the Riverfront Marriott. Live/Silent Auction, Dinner and Dance. Featuring the band “Swingin Medallions”. Profits go to support research for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA is the number one genetic killer of children under the age of two. Tickets $75 - Table of ten $750. www.smaangels.org

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The Sunrise Rotary hosts its 13th Annual Fall Classic 10k Run, 5k Run/Walk on Oct. 30 at the May Howard Elementary on Wilmington Island. Proceeds benefit The Midtown Community Center, West Broad Street YMCA, and SAFE Shelter. Contact Dodie Gay at 912-655-6117. To register for

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Call for Entries Calling All Artists

A special meeting will be held to discuss the needs of artists in Savannah to help guide development of a new community art space. Get info and give input during the open meeting. October 25, 5:30-7:30pm at the Sentient Bean. 13 E. Park Ave.

Comedy Contest

A contest to find the best stand up comedians. November 5th at the Bay Street Theatre. Hosted by the Savannah Comedy Revue. More info: savannahcomedyrevue. com

Junior League Community Applications

The Junior League is accepting applications for its “Done in a Day” community assistance projects and funds. JL volunteers assist local organizations or social service agencies through hands-on volunteer work and funding of up to $1500.00 per project. Open to 501c3s with focus on those advocating for women and children. Application deadline: Dec. 15. www.jrleaguesav.org or call 912-790-1002.

Savannah International Animation Festival

The SAIF takes place Feb. 4-5 at the Coastal Georgia Center. Submissions for 10 different categories are being accepted until Dec. 1 via the website Without A Box. For more info: www.savannahinternationalanimationfestival.com

St. Thomas Thift Store grants

The St. Thomas Thrift Store is accepting applications for grants from coastal Georgia charitable organizations. Contact Paige Case at pbinnscase@comcast.net for info and an application. Grants will be awarded in December and disbursed in January 2011. Deadline for applying is November 15, 2010.

Telfair Holiday Trunk Show

Interested in participating in the Telfair Museum Stores’ Trunk Show this holiday season? Call 912-790-8830 for more information.

Classes, Camps & Workshops $1 Gymnastics Class

Coach Wayne teaches gymnastics in the Savannah Mall every Saturday. Introductory class is $1. www.coachwayne.com, or call 912-925-0800.

Abstinence Education

Hope House and Savannah State University are providing an after-school program for youth and young adults ages 12 to 29. Program activities last for about 2 hours every Wednesday at SSU. Transportation is provided. Snacks, field trips and supportive services are provided at no charge. 2365310. Savannah http://www.savstate.edu/

Advance Directives Planning Workshop

4th Tues. of every month. Starting the conversation with loved ones to plan care in case of illness or sudden medical event. Planning booklets will be available and social workers will explain the forms and walk you through the process. Hosted by Hospice Savannah. Hospice Savannah Community Education Room, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. ,

Art Classes

Experimental and classical art. Draw and paint figurative or abstract. Choose the technique which interests you the most. Lean about other artists and art history. The teacher is a former art professor with two masters in art and 20 years of experience in teaching art. contact: 912-604-3281

Art,-Music, Piano and Voice-coaching

For all age groups, beginners through advanced, classic, modern, jazz improvisation and theory. Serious inquiries only. 961-7021 or 667-1056.

Beading Classes

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659. Bead Dreamer Studio, Savannah http://www.beaddreamer.com/

Children’s Art Classes

Small groups or private lessons. Daffin Park area. Instructor Torrey Kist holds MFA in Painting and worked with Telfair education dept. Call 912.354.5988 or email

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Do you want to practice your Spanish? Come to the mesa de espanol the second Thursday and last Friday of the month at 4:30 p.m. For information, e-mail cafecontigo@gmail.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. , Savannah

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The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm. Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3-4:30pm. For more info: 912-232-4232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com

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Dating With Success

Discuss strategies to feel great dating and enjoy dating. Improve your dating skills. This is for people of all cultures, colors races and ages. For more info, call: 912-604 3281

DUI Prevention Group

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, DWI, offenders, and anyone seeking to gain knowledge about the dangers of driving impaired. A must see for teenage drivers seeking a drivers license for the first time or teenage drivers who already received a license. The group meets once a month and the cost is $30.00. For more info: 912-443-0410.

Engaging Donors and Volunteers

Learn to use online marketing strategies to develop more donors, volunteers and clients. Oct. 26, 1-4pm. Hosted by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits. 428 Bull St. Advance registration reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $90 for GCN members;

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Learn to use Adobe Photoshop. Nov. 20 from 9am-3pm. $59 per person. NessmithLane Continuing Education Building located on the Georgia Southern University campus. Contact Jennifer Morris at (912) 478-0538 or jennifermorriss@georgiasouthern.edu

Mindfulness Meditation Class

Instruction in mindfulness stress reduction meditation. Group practice with time for questions and comments. Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Yoga Co-op Savannah. 2424 Drayton St. $13/class (less with membership). www.yogacoopsavannah.com or 912-429-7264.

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A music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school or college and would like to have the opportunity to begin playing again. Dust off your instrument every Monday night at Portmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Store (Abercorn) at 6:30p.m. The cost is $30.00 per month. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Contact Pamela Kidd at 912-354-1500 for more info.

Paddleboarding Lessons

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Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

Offering a variety of business classes. Call 652-3582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street , Savannah

Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes

Be bilingual. Call 272-4579. e-mail savannahlatina@yahoo.com or visit www.savannahlatina.com. Free folklore classes also are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson

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Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program

This 14-week full-time program is designed to provide work training and employment opportunities in the food service industry, including food preparation, food safety and sanitation training, customer service training and job search and placement assistance. Call Ms. Musheerah Owens 912-234-0525 ext.1506 The Starfish Cafe, 711 East Broad Street , Savannah http://www.thestarfishcafe.org/

Tax Prep Training

Classroom training teaching participants to prepare tax forms or answer tax questions on a one-on-one basis at one of our Tax-Aide sites in Savannah. For info: e-mail taxaidesavannah16@bellsouth.net or call 598-1789.

Volunteer 101

A 30-minute course that covers issues to help volunteers get started is held the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. The first Thursday, the class is at Savannah State University, and the third Thursday, at United Way, 428 Bull St. Register by calling Summer at 651-7725 or visit www.HandsOnSavannah.org. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www. uwce.org/

Weather Spotter Training

CEMA and the National Weather Service offer free training. Thursday, Oct. 28th at 5:30pm. Space is limited. If you are a weather enthusiast and are interested, reserve your spot by Monday, Oct. 25th. Dustin Hetzel at DJHetzel@ChathamCounty. org to reserve a seat and directions to the Chatham County Annex.

Clubs & Organizations Asian American Women’s Group

For anyone interested in creating a community to support one another, to experience belonging and build friendships with a group of Asian American Women. The goal is to foster intergenerational dialogue between women ages of 25-75 on topics like family, expectations and being bi-cultural.

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Buccaneer Region SCCA

is the local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America. It hosts monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. Visit http://buccaneerregion.org/solo.html.

Coastal Bicycling Tour Club

Hosts rides on Saturdays. 10/23: Southbridge, 33-43 miles, meet at Kroger on Rt. 17, 9am. Call Bill, 315-825-5217. 10/30: Costume ride, 25 miles, meet at Bull and Gaston, 10am. Call Dick for info: 598-7476. 11/13: Gullah Gallop, 21-41 miles, meet on St. Helena, 9am. Call Darrell for info: 912-598-2181. 11/27: Ridgeland, 28-32 miles. Call Darrell for info: 598-2181. www. cbtc.org

Coastal MINIs

Local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. to go on motoring adventures together. Visit coastalminis. com. Starbucks, Victory Drive and Skidaway Road , Savannah

Coastal Readers & Writers Circle

A Creative Writing and Reading discussion group that meets the 3rd Sunday of every month, 3:30-5pm at the new Savannah Mall Branch Library. Bring: Passages from any of your writing that you would like to read and passages from a book, publication, or production that you would like to share with the group. www.TellingOurStoriesPress.com for more information

Energy Healers

Meets every Monday at 6pm. Meditation and healing with energy. Discuss aromatherapy, chakra systems and more. Call 912-695-2305 for more info. http://www. meetup.com/SavannahEnergyHealers/

Exploring The American Revolution in Savannah

Interested in exploring the role Savannah played in the American Revolution? It is the goal of this organization to attract a wide range of interested persons including, artists, writers, teachers and historians for

discussion, site exploration and creative collaboration. Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at the Sentient Bean, 6:30pm. Email, Kathleen Thomas: exploretherevolution@ gmail.com

Georgetown Playgroup

Habitat For Humanity

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA

A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. For a nominal annual fee, members will receive monthly training sessions and seminars and have weekly runs of various distances. Kathy Ackerman,756-5865 or Billy Tomlinson 596-5965.

Construction Volunteers Needed every Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-2:30p. Training and tools will be provided. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 to assist at the construction site. Please call 353-8122 or email admin@habitatsavannah.org for more information and to sign up. Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is the price of the meal. RSVP to 660-8257. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

Every Wed. 5:00PM at My House Consignments & More, 206 W. Broughton St. No fees. Wanna learn? We love to show what we know. Many different levels get together in the store. Talk, knit, share have fun! Call 912-236-4111

Low Country Turners

This is a club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Hank Weisman at 786-6953.

Make Friends in Savannah

For anybody, every age, every race and nation. We chat, hang out, go to movies and more. Meet in a coffee shop downtown Savannah. A small fee covers the efforts of the organizer, a well educated, “out of the box” woman, who lived in New York and Europe. Call 912-604-3281.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary

Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. Call 786-4508. American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. , Savannah

Moon River Chorus

Ladies’ barbershop chorus. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Sylvia at 927-2651 or sylviapf@aol.com. Whitefield United Methodist Church, 728 E. 55th Street , Savannah http://www.whitefieldumc.com/ Join other moms for fun, inspiration, guest speakers, food and creative activities while children ages birth to 5 are cared for in a preschool-like setting. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from

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Old Time Radio Researcher’s Group

International fan and research group devoted to preserving and distributing oldtime radio broadcasts from 1926 to 1962. Send e-mail to Jim Beshires at beshiresjim@yahoo.com or visit www.otrr.org.

Meet the first and third Thursday of the month from 9:30-11am at the Northside clubhouse in Georgetown. Free.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

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Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at 5429 LaRoche Ave and the third Tuesday at Super King Buffet, 10201 Abercorn Street at 7:30 p.m. Call 308-2094, email kasak@ comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org. Savannah

Safe Kids Savannah

Safe Kids Savannah, a coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries, holds a meeting on the second Tuesday of every month from 11:30am-1pm. Visit www. safekidssavannah.org or call 912-353-3148 for more info

Savannah Adventure Club

Dedicated to pursuing adventures, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the Low country and beyond. Activities include sailing, camping, skydiving, kayaking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and skiing, in addition to regular social gatherings. Free to join. Email savannahadventureclub@gmail.com or visit www.savannahadventureclub.com

Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers

The public is invited to come and sing early American music and folk hymns from the shape note tradition. This non-denominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance. Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 655-0994.

Savannah Art Association

The non-for profit art association, the Southeast’s oldest, is currently taking applications for membership. The SAA offers workshops, community programs, exhibition opportunities, and an artistic community full of diverse and creative people from

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Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Call 447-0943 or visit www. hdb.org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. , Savannah

Come meet the Local Chapter of the Guardian Angels on the 1st Monday of every month from 7pm-9pm at Elite Martial Arts in Pooler,GA. Free snacks and drinks and info on the Guardian Angels. For more info:www.SavannahGuardianAngels.com

Savannah Brewers’ League

Savannah Browns Backers

This is an official fan club recognized by the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. Meet with Browns fans to watch the football games and support your favorite team Sundays at game time at Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt. The group holds raffles and trips and is looking into having tailgate parties in the future. Call Kathy Dust at 373-5571 or send e-mail to KMDUST4@hotmail.com or Dave Armstrong at Darmst0817@comcast.net or 925-4709. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

A dinner meeting held the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club. Call John Findeis at 748-7020. Hunter Army Airfield, 525 Leonard Neat St , Savannah http://www. stewart.army.mil/

Savannah Fencing Club

Beginner classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings for six weeks. Fees are $40. Some equipment is provided. After completing the class, you may become a member of the Savannah Fencing Club for $5 per month. Experienced fencers are

Savannah Guardian Angels

Savannah Jaycees

Meeting and information session held the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events and provide an opportunity for those interested in joining the Jaycees to learn more. Must be 21-40 years old to join the chapter. 101 Atlas St. 912-353-7700 or www.savannahjaycees. com Jaycee Building, Savannah

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Open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program and, in addition, the club hosts a variety of activities, tours and events that will assist you in learning about Savannah and making new friends. Call 351-3171.

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Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

Meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. 32 Bull St , Savannah http://www.savannahsunriserotary.org/

Savannah Toastmasters

Helps you improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Conference Room C. 484-6710. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah

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Savannah Wine Lovers

A sometimes formal group that also sometimes just gets together to drink wine. Visit http://groups.google.com/ group/savannah-wine-lovers.

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Local chapter of Women in Aviation International. It is open to men and women in the region who are interested in supporting women in aviation. Regular meetings are held once a month and new members are welcome. Visit www.southernwingz. com

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Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Free Spinning fiber into yarn group meets the first Monday of each month at 1pm. Wild Fibre, 6 East Liberty Street (near Bull St.) Call for info: 912-238-0514

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Meets at the Savannah Mall at the Soft Play Mondays from 11-12 and Thursdays from 10-11. Activities include songs, stories, crafts, and games for young children and their caregivers. Free, no registration, drop-ins welcome. Call Trinity Lutheran Church for details 912-925-3940 or email KellyBringman@gmail.com Savannah Mall,

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The 13th Colony Patriots

A Tea Party group that meets the 13th of each month at Loganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road House at 6pm. 11301 Abercorn St. Open to the public. Dedicated to the preservation of the United States Constitution and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans. www.13thcolonypatriots.com or call 912-596-5267.

The Peacock Guild

A literary society for bibliophiles and writers. Monthly meetings for the Writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salon are held on first Tuesday and the Book Club meets on the third Tuesday. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. at meet at 207 E. Charlton St (Flannery Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childhood Home). Call 233-6014, facebook Peacock Guild or email peacockguild@ googlegroups.com for more info.

The Philo Cafe

A weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30pm-9pm at Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St., each Monday. Anyone craving some good conversation is invited to drop by. No cost. For more info, email

The Young Professionals of Savannah

An AfterHours networking social is held every third Thursday of the month. Visit www.ypsav.net, sign up for the e-newsletter and find out about other upcoming events, or call Leigh Johnson at 659-9846.

Theremin/Electronic Music Enthusiasts A club for enthusiasts of electronic music and instruments, including the theremin, synths, Mooger Foogers, jam sessions, playing techniques, compositions, gigs, etc. Philip Neidlinger, theremin@neidlinger.us.

Tybee Performing Arts Society

meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the old Tybee school All interested, please attend or send e-mail to ried793@netscape.com. Old Tybee School, Tybee Island , Tybee Island

Urban Professionals

Meets first Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Vu at the Hyatt on Bay Street. If you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right. Call 272-9830 or send e-mail to spannangela@ hotmail.com. Vu Lounge at the Hyatt, 2 W. Bay St. , Savannah

Victorian Neighborhood Association

General meetings are on hiatus for July and August, but will resume Tuesday September 14 at 6pm, and continue on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at the American Legion Hall located at 1108 Bull Street. Committee Meetings will continue to be held during the summer months. For more info visit the VNA website at: vna. club.officelive.com

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356. Savannah

Dance Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Classes for multiple ages in the art of performance dance and Adult fitness dance. Styles include African, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Gospel.

Classes are held Monday through Friday at the St. Pius X Family Resource Center. Classes start at $25.00 per month. For more information call 912-631-3452 or 912-272-2797. Ask for Muriel or Darowe. E-mail: abeniculturalarts@gmail.com St. Pius Family Resource Center,

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Mondays & Wednesdays, 7 - 8pm, $12 per class or 8 classes for $90. Class meets year round. (912) 921-2190 The Academy of Dance, 74 West Montgomery Crossroads ,

African Dance & Drum

Learn the rhythms of West Africa with instructor Aisha Rivers. Classes are held every Sunday - drums at 4pm, dance at 5pm Rhythms of West Africa, 607 W. 37th St. , Savannah http://www.ayoluwa.org/

Argentine Tango

Lessons Sundays 12:00-3:30. Open to the public. Cost $5.00 per person. Wear closed toe leather soled shoes if available. For more information call 912-925-7416 or email savh_tango@yahoo.com. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h Ferguson Ave. ,

Beginners Belly Dance Classes

Instructed by Nicole Edge. Every Sunday, Noon-1PM, Tantra Lounge, 8 E. Broughton St., 231-0888. Every Thursday, 7PM-8PM, Fitness Body and Balance Studio 2127 1/2 E. Victory Dr., 398-4776 kleokatt@gmail. com or www.cairoonthecoast.com

Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle

The perfect class for those with little to no dance background. Cybelle has been formally trained and has been performing for over a decade. Tues: 6-7pm & Thurs: 7-8pm. Visit www.cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912-4141091 Private classes are also available. Walk-ins are welcome.

Beginners Fusion Belly Dance

Every Tuesday, 6-7pm. If you have never danced before or have limited dance experience, this is the class for you. Cybelle, a formal bellydancer for over 10 years will guide you through basic bellydance and fusion Walk ins welcome. 15.00/class 912-

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Meets every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Recreation Building. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary for this group. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Savannah

Ceili Club

Experience Irish Culture thru Irish social dancing. No partner or experience needed. Learn the basics of Irish Ceili dancing. 7176 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For more info email PrideofIrelandGA@gmail.com.

Chicago Step Classes

Coastal Georgia Steppers is offering adult Chicago-style steppin dance classes every Sunday from 4:00– 6:30pm at the Tominac Gym on Hunter Army Airfield. All are welcome. Free admission; no partner required. For more info, send email to Robert.neal75@yahoo.com.

Flamenco Enthusiasts

Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Maxine Patterson School of Dance. Any level welcome. If you would like to dance, accompany or sing, contact Laura Chason at laura_chason@yahoo.com. Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St , Savannah

Free Swing Lessons

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Every Thursday at Doubles Night Club (7100 Abercorn St.) Join the SwingCats for a free lesson at 7:30pm, followed by dancing from 8-10pm. No partner required. Drink specials.

Home Cookin’ Cloggers

Meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 7480731. Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Savannah

Irish Dance Classes

Glor na h’Eireann cultural arts studio is offering beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up, Adult Step & Ceili, Strength & Flexibility, noncompetitive and competition programs, workshops and camps. TCRG certified. For more info contact PrideofIrelandGA@ gmail.com or 912-704-2052.

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome. Call Mahogany B. at 272-8329.

Modern Dance Class

Classes for beginner and intermediate levels. Fridays 10-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. For more info, call Elizabeth 912-354-5586.

Pole Dancing Class

For exercise...Learn dance moves and spins while working your abs, tone your legs and arms, a total body workout. Ladies Only! The only thing that comes off is your shoes. Pre-registration req’d. Beginners Classes, Wednesdays 8pm. Level II Classes, Mondays 8pm. Pole fitness, Mon&Wed, 11am. 912-398-4776 or visit www.fitnessbodybalance.com. Fitness Body & Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. ,

Salsa Classes

Learn Salsa “Rueda de Casino” style every Wednesday, from 6-7pm Beginner, 7-8pm Intermediate, at the Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. Grace, 234-6183 or Juan, 330-5421. Delaware Recreation Center, Savannah

Salsa Lessons

Offered Saturdays 11:30am-1pm. $10.00 per class. Packages prices also available. Contact Kelly 912-398-4776 or www. fitnessbodybalance.com

Salsa Lessons

Salsa Savannah offers beginner and intermediate salsa lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at several locations. For more info, contact: salsasavannah@gmail.com, or call 856-7323. www.salsasavannah.com

shag music every wednesday, 7pm, at doubles lounge, 7100 abercorn st. and every friday, 7 pm, at american legion post 36, 2309 e. victory dr.

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a swing/shag dance competition— beginning on mon. oct. 11 (columbus day) @ 6:15pm. Quality inn/midtown, 7100 abercorn each monday evening through 11/2 with trophies, prizes & cash awarded on 11/8 during an awards ceremony & banquet. open to public, everyone invited, casual dress. info: 912-398-8784 or 912927-4784

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the savannah Dance club

the savannah dance club hosts magnificent mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two mondays and free shag lessons are offered last two monday’s. the lesson schedule is posted at www.shagbeachbop. com. lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. doubles lounge, 7100 abercorn st. ,

events 21st annual mustang and all Ford show saturday, oct. 23, 2010. armstrong atlantic state university- enroll in mustang 101!!! 11935 abercorn st. info: contact mark davis, 912-352-9229 email: mark68gtcs@aol.com

Diesel train rides

take a ride back in time at the roundhouse railroad museum. saturdays (11am, 1pm, 2pm) and sundays (1pm, 2pm) in september and october. $10 adult admission. 601 w. harris st. 912-6516823. www.chsgeorgia.org

Display of civil war artifacts

an exhibition of items recently unearthed from a former prison site known as camp lawton, near millen, ga. includes many rare personal items, such as picture frames, belt buckles and other items. georgia southern university museum. statesboro. $2/admission. on display through the end of april 2011.

gullah-geechee seafood Festival

saturday, oct. 30 at noon on st. helena island. cast net making and fishing demos, music, a presentation by Queen Quet and more. free admission. seafood dinners for $10/plate. www.gullahgeecheefishingassociation.com or call 843-838-1171.

hidden history of the owens-thomas house

the first after-hours tour of the home including stories, information, and encounters not included in the traditional daytime tour. hidden history takes place each wednesday in october and begins at 7 pm. tickets are $20 each (includes the hidden history experience and a telfair pass) free for telfair members. reservations req’d. call cyndi sommers: 912-790-8880.

moogFest 2010

a three-day event featuring panels, workshops and live music celebrating the legacy of electronic music pioneer robert moog. october 29-31 in asheville, nc. features performances by devo, big boi, girl talk and many more. for info and tickets: www.moogfest.com

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Music in the Parlour with Diana

An afternoon of music, with homemade scones and sweet tea. Saturdays and Sundays, 1-3pm. $30/person. Limited seating. Reservations required. Call Diana Rogers: 912-236-2866.

The Armstrong Center

The Armstrong Center is available for meetings, seminars, workshops or social events. Classrooms, meeting space, auditorium and 6000-square-foot ballroom. 3442951. Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah

Yellow Fever!

A living history production presented by the Davenport House Museum every Friday and Saturday evening in October. First show at 7:30pm, then every half hour until 9pm. 324 E. State St. Call 912-236-8097 for info or reservations. Adults: $15/adv, $17/door. Kids: $10/adv, $15/door. Not appropriate for children under 8.

Film & Video

Belly Drills

Belly Drill your body with Cybelle. This is an intense dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. Geared to all levels of ability. Dance your way to a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. Thurs: 6-7pm. Visit www.cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912-414-1091. Walk-ins welcome.

Bellydancing for fun and fitness

The most fun class you’ve ever taken to get you in the best shape in the least amount of time. We provide bright colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, and exotic music. Every Wednesday, 6:30pm. $15 drop-in or $40 for four classes. Call 912-660-7399 or email ConsistentIntegrity@yahoo.com

Bellydrills

2 hour dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. This is geared to all levels of ability. Dance your way towards a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. $25/class. 912-414-1091 http://cybellefusionbellydance.wordpress.com/

Crunch Lunch

Psychotronic Film Society

Hosts weekly screenings every Wednesday, 8pm, at the Sentient Bean. Offering up a selection of films so bad they are good, cult classics and other rarities. For upcoming schedule visit: www.sentientbean.com

Reel Savannah

Hosts screenings of critically acclaimed independent films from around the world at Victory Square Cinemas, 1901 E. Victory Dr. For schedule and more info, visit www. reelsavannah.org

Fitness A New Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

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VING TSUN ( Wing Chun) is the worlds fastest growing martial arts style. Using angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against them makes VING TSUN Kung Fu effective for everyone. Call Sifu Michael Sampson to find out about our free trial classes 912-429-9241. 11202 White Bluff Road. Drop Ins welcome.

30 minute Core and ABs concentration class. Offered 11:30am & 12:15pm Mon, Wed & Fri @ Fitness Body & Balance 2127 1/2 East Victory Dr. www.fitnessbodybalance.com 912-398-4776.

Curvy Girl Bootcamp

Exercise class assisting women of size to reach their fitness goal. Every Tues & Thurs, 6-7pm. Lake Mayer Community Center. $70 a month or $10 per session. For more info call 912-341-7710 www. preservethecurves.com/curvycamp

Fitness Classes at the JEA

Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for days and times. 3558111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.savj.org/

Hatha Yoga classes

Every Monday and Wednesday from 5:306:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463. St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Well Being, Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

Mondays, 10-11am (crawlers and toddlers) and 11:30-12:45 (infants and pre-crawlers) at the Savannah Yoga Center. The cost is $14 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. Walk-ins welcome. Call 232-2994 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. , Savannah http://www.savannahyoga.com/

Pilates Mat Classes

Mat classes are held Tues & Thurs 7:30am-8:30am, Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm, Mon & Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm, Thurs 12:30pm1:30pm, & Sat 9:30am-10:30am. All levels welcome! Private and Semi-Private classes are by appointment only. Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. Call 912.2380018 Momentum Pilates Studio, 310 E. 41st St , http://savannahpilates.com/

Pregancy Yoga

Ongoing series of 8-week sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:15 PM at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor & delivery. Cost is $100 for 8 weeks. Call Ann Carroll at 912-7047650 e-mail ann@aikyayoga.com.

Rolf Method Bodywork

For posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www. islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900. Island Somatherapy, 127 Abercorn Street , Savannah

Squats N’ Tots

Stretch and strengthen overused body parts, as well as focus on muscle endurance, low impact aerobics, and abdominal work. Your baby (age 6 weeks to one year) can get in on the fun, or simply stay close to you on your mat. Call to pre-register 912-819-6463. St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Well Being,

The Yoga Room

Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr , Savannah

Zumba Fitness

Classes every week in the Pooler and Rincon area. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music dance themes that create a dynamic, effective fitness system. All ages and shapes are encouraged to attend. $7 per class. For info, contact Carmen at 484-1266 or calexe@comcast.net.

Zumba in the Parking Lot

Oct. 25th people of all fitness levels and all ages can join in the ZUMBA fun at the Habersham YMCA beginning at 4:30 p.m. A $10 donation will go to the Telfair Pavilion Foundation Fund. 6400 Habersham St. call 912-354-6223 for more info. www.ymcaofcoastalga.org

Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting

Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. 307 E Harris St , Savannah

Gay AA Meeting

meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. Savannah

Georgia Equality Savannah

The local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996. Savannah

Savannah Pride, Inc.

Meets first Tues of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Christina Focht at 663-5087 or email christina@savpride.com. First City Network, Savannah http://www. firstcitynetwork.net/

Stand Out Youth

A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@standoutyouth.org or visit www. standoutyouth.org. First City Network, Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/ continues on p. 54

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What Makes A Family

A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611.

Health

| Submit your event | email: happenings@connectsavannah.com | fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404 Free hearing & speech screening

One-on-one hypnosis for losing weight, quitting smoking, insomnia, and other issues. 80% of your actions are controlled by your subconscious. Good for all issues. It’s safe. You are always in control and it works. 912-660-7399.

St. Mary’s Health Center is open for health needs of uninsured residents of Chatham County. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 443-9409. St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. ,

You like to be happy, healthy and successful? I am your coach, helping you to live your life to your fullest potential in all fields. I help you to expand your talents. I offer small groups or one person appts. Please call: 912-604-3281

A method used at Fort Campbell to treat lack of sleep, anger, flashbacks, nightmares and emotional numbness in veterans is available in Savannah. 927-3432.

A method used to remove toxins from the lymphatic system and help health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and more. Includes a free one-on-one holistic consultation. Monday-Saturday by walk-in or appt. at Ye Olde Herb Shoppe, 23 E. Broughton St., 912.495.0358. For more info call Woods at 618.799.1695 or healthuniversal@live.com

Healthcare for the Uninsured

Basic Breastfeeding Class

Oct. 26, 6:30pm. Women’s Services Conference Center at Memorial. two-hour session is designed to educate and support the mother planning to breastfeed. Topics include information on preparing to breastfeed, basic breastfeeding concepts, nutrition, and more. $20/couple. Call 350BORN for more info.

Better Breathers of Savannah

Meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with the disease. For info, call Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@yahoo.com.

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings

Conducted at three locations. From 8:30a. m.-12:30p.m. and 5:15p.m.-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the SJ/C AfricanAmerican Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 for appt. Every Monday from 10a.m.-12p.m. at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appt necessary. Every MondayFriday from 10a.m.-2p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578. Savannah

Hypnosis

Hearing: Every Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Speech: 1st Thurs. of each month. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601. 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://www.savannahspeechandhearing. org/

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Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes

Classes provide specialized breathing and guided imagery techniques designed to reduce stress during labor. Classes run monthly, meeting Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. To register, call 843-6838750 or e-mail Birththroughlove@yahoo. com. Family Health & Birth Center, 119 Chimney Rd , Rincon http://www.themidwifegroup.com/

HypnoBirthing Classes

Learn to birth in a calm and gentle environment without fear. Uses relaxation, meditation and guided imagery to achieve the birthing experience you desire. Tiffany, tiffany@savannahdoula.com.

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La Leche League of Savannah

Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. La Leche League of Savannah is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers. 897-9261, www.lllusa. org/web/SavannahGA.html. Family Health and Birth Center, Savannah

Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes

Free lecture sponsored by Brighter Day Natural Foods. Learn specific foods, supplements and lifestyle changes to help reduce appetite, lose weight, control blood sugar levels and improve insulin function. Features author Jack Challem. Nov. 4, 7 p.m., DeSoto Hilton, 15 E. Liberty Street. Call 236-4703 for more info, or email Barbara Harrison, brighterdayfoods@comcast. net.

Meditation and Energy Flow Group

Meet with others who practice meditation or want to learn how, discuss techniques, & related areas of holistic health, healing, Reiki, Energy Medicine, CAM. Reduce stress, increase peace & health! For info: www.ellenfarrell.com or 912-247-4263

Memorial Health blood pressure check

Free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 350-7587. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http:// www.memorialhealth.com/

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Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services. Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-2647154.

The Quit Line

A toll-free resource that provides counseling, screening, support and referral services for all Georgia residents 18 or older and concerned parents of adolescents who are using tobacco. Call 1-877-270-STOP or visit www.unitegeorgia.com.

Yoga for Meditators

A physical yoga practice developed for people who sit in meditation. Thursdays at 6pm. $10/class. Savannah Zen Center. 505 Blair St.

Nature and Environment Dolphin Project of Georgia

Boat owners, photographers and other volunteers are needed to help conduct scientific research. Must be at least 18 years old. Call 727-3177, visit www.TheDolphinProject.org.or e-mail gadolphin@comcast. net.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Offering a variety of fun educational programs including Beach Discovery Walks, Marsh Treks, Turtle Talks and the Coastal Georgia Gallery, which features an up close look at dozens of local species. Open daily, 10am-5pm. For more info, call 912-7865917 or visit www.tybeemarinescience.org. Tybee Island

Walk on the Wild Side

The Oatland Island Wildlife Center offers a 2-mile Native Animal Nature Trail that winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats, and features live native animal exhibits. Open daily from 10-4 except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. 898-3980, www.oatlandisland.org. 711 Sandtown Rd , Savannah

Wilderness Southeast

Offers a variety of programs every month including guided trips with naturalists, canoe rides and more. Their mission is to develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. For more information: 912-236-8115 or sign-up on our website www.wildernesssoutheast.org.

Pets & Animals A Walk in the Park

Professional pet sitting, boarding, dog walking and house sitting services offered in downtown Savannah and the nearby islands. All jobs accepted are performed by the owner to ensure the safety of your pets. Local references available. Please call 401.2211 or email lesleycastle@gmail.com to make a reservation.

Dog Yoga

Every first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. in Forsyth Park. The cost is a $10 donation, with all donations given to Save-A-Life. Bring a mat or blanket and a sense of humor. Yoga for dogs is a fun way to relax and bond with your four-legged pet. Great for all levels and all sizes. 898-0361 or www. thesavannahyogaroom.com. Savannah

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cies. Oct. 30, 11am-3pm at Habersham Village Shopping Center (Habersham & 61st Sts.). For info, www.tailsspin.com

Low Cost Pet Clinic

Tails Spin and Dr. Lester host low cost vaccine clinic for students, military and seniors on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 5-6pm. The cost for each vaccination is $12.00, with $2.00 from each vaccination to be donated to Savannah Pet Rescue Agencies. Habersham Village Shopping Center. For more info: www. tailsspin.com

Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking

Insured, bonded, certified in pet first aid and CPR. 355-9656, www.athomepetsitters. net.

Savannah Kennel Club

The club meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 7 p.m. from September through May at Ryan’s restaurant on Stephenson Avenue. Those who wish to eat before the meeting are encouraged to come earlier. Call 656-2410 or visit www.savannahkennelclub.org. 209 Stephenson Ave , Savannah

Readings & Signings Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

meets the last Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. Savannah

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A book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Call Beatrice Wright at 652-3660. Bring your ideas and lunches. Tea will be provided. 232-5488 or 652-3660. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, Savannah http://www.liveoakpl.org/

Religious & Spiritual Christian Businessmen’s Committee

Meets for a prayer breakfast every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Piccadilly Cafeteria in the Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn St. Call 898-3477. Savannah

DrUUming Circle

First Saturday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on Troup Square at Habersham and Macon streets. Drummers, dancers and the drumcurious are welcome. Call 234-0980 or visit uusavannah.org. 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://www.uusavannah.org/

Gregorian Chant by Candlelight

For a peaceful end to your day attend the chanted service of Compline (Singing Good Night to God) sung at 9pm every Sunday night by the Compline Choir of historic Christ Church (1733) on Johnson Square; 28 Bull Street. Open to the public. All are welcome! Call 232-4131 for more info.

Live Web-streaming

Attend church from home Sundays at 9 and 11am with Pastor Ricky Temple and Overcoming by Faith Ministries. Log onto www. overcomingbyfaith.org, click ’Watch Now’.

927-8601. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, 9700 Middleground Rd. , Savannah

nah.org Johnson Square, Bull & Abercorn Sts. , Savannah

A series of metaphysical/New Thought classes at The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St., Mondays 8pm, with Adeeb Shabazz. $10 suggested donation, 1-877-494-8629, www.freedompathonline.org, freedompath@yahoo.com. Savannah

Soto Zen Meditation: Tuesday evenings 6-6:30pm with study group following 6:30-7:30pm; Sundays 8am-9:30am which includes Dharmatalk. Donations accepted. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach cindy@ alwaysoptions.com. The Savannah Zen Center, 505 Blair St. Savannah. More info: savannahzencenter.com The Savannah Zen Center, 505 Blair St. , Savannah

Metaphysics For Everyday Self-Mastery

Midweek Bible Study

Every Wednesday at noon at Montgomery Presbyterian Church. Bring your lunch and your Bible. 352-4400 or mpcsavannah.com. Montgomery Presbyterian Church, 10192 Ferguson Avenue , Savannah http://www. montgomerypresbyterian.com/

Music Ministry for Children & Youth

The children’s choir for 3 years through second grade will be known as Joyful Noise and the youth choir grades 3-5 will be known as Youth Praise. Joyful Noise will meet Sundays from 4-5 p.m. and Youth Praise will meet Sundays from 5-6 p.m. Call Ronn Alford at 925-9524 or visit www. wbumc.org. White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Rd , Savannah

Nicodemus by Night

An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St. Nicodemus by Night, Savannah

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

Meets Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Call the clerk, 912-3736276 Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St , Savannah http://www. trinitychurch1848.org/

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A series of Metaphysical/New Thought classes presented by The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, featuring metaphysical minister and local author Adeeb Shabazz. Mondays at 8pm. 619 W 37th St. , Savannah

Soka Gakkai of America

SGI is an international Buddhist movement for world peace and individual happiness. The group practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Introductory meetings are held the third Sunday of the month. For further information, call 232-9121.

Stand for Peace

A sllent witness for peace that will be held in Johnson Square the fourth Sunday of every month from 1-2pm until the occupation ends. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Social Justice and Action Committee. 224-7456, 231-2252, 234-0980, uusavan-

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Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church

Services begin Sunday at 11 a.m. at 1001 E. Gwinnett St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. Religious education for grades 1-8 is offered. For information, call 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com. Celebrating diversity. Working for justice. Savannah

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

Liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. Sunday, 11 am, Troup Square Sanctuary. 234-0980, admin@uusavannah. org or www.uusavannah.org. 313 Harris St. , Savannah

Unity of Savannah

Two Sunday morning Celebration Services - 9:15 and 11:00. (Children’s Church and childcare at 11:00.) A.W.E. interactive worship service at 7 p.m. every first Friday of the month. Noon prayer service every Thurs. To find out about classes, workshops and more visit, www.unityofsavannah.org or call 912-355-4704. 2320 Sunset Blvd. Unity Church of Savannah, Savannah

Women’s Bible Study

at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 1601 Drayton St , Savannah http://www.wesleyctrs-savh. org/

Sports & Games American Singles Golf Association

Open to golfers age 21+. Members participate in local golf outings, and the occasional multi-chapter regional outing. For more info, email: gallopinggolfer@gmail.com

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The Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run takes place Saturday, Dec. 4 and features 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Run, a Double-Pump Race, a Team Challenge, the Double-Pump Team Challenge and a 1/4 mile Kids Run. Register before Oct.31 for $28, from Nov. 1-Dec.2 for $30. www.savannahriverbridgerun.com

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Support Groups Al Anon Family Groups

A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics meets Monday at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. at 1501 Eisenhower Dr. and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive. Call 598-9860 or visit http://al_anon_savannah.freeservers.com. Savannah

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Meetings for families and friends of alcoholics are held every Monday at 5:30pm and Saturday at 11am. Melissa, 844-4524. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http://www.fpc.presbychurch.net/

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If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, call 912-356-3688.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

Senior Citizens, Inc. hosts a Caregiver’s support group for individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members. Meets every second Monday at the Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Road. For more info, call 236-0363, ext. 143. Savannah

Amputee Support Group

Open to all patients who have had a limb amputated and their families or caregivers. Call 355-7778 or 353-9635.

Bleeding Disorders Support Group

Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Cancer support group

Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 11am-12pm. at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. The group is open to anyone who is living with, through or beyond a diagnosis of cancer. Call 819-8784. Savannah

Citizens With Retarded Citizens

Open to families of children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly at 1211 Eisenhower Drive. 355-7633. Savannah

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association

Meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. Call 3551221; or visit www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org. 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah

Couples Struggling with Fertility Challenges

Meets every Saturday at 6:45 p.m. at Savannah Christian Church, Room 250. This is a group for couples struggling with primary or secondary infertility, whether they have been on this journey for one year or many years. Call Kelly at 596-0852 or email

emptycradle_savannah@hotmail.com. 55 Al Henderson B;vd. , Savannah

Diabetes Support Group

Free Seminar + Discussion. Improve your health or help a loved one by learning about healthy alternatives. Every Thursday 6pm-7:30pm at the W.W. Law Library, 909 E. Bolton Street (@Waters), For more info call Woods at 618.799.1695 or healthuniversal@ live.com . Bring a pen and paper.

Domestic Violence Hotline

The Georgia Human Resources Department and Georgia Coalition on Family Violence have a new number, 24 hours a day. 1-80033-HAVEN.

Domestic violence support group

SAFE Shelter provides a domestic violence support group every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Inc. Building at 3205 Bull St. Call Brenda Edwards, 6298888. Savannah

Fibromyalgia support group

meets the second Thursday from 5:306:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St.. 819-6743. 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

First Line

An after-hours referral and information line to talk confidentially about birth control, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy options. A free service from Planned Parenthood, available nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. at 1-800-264-7154.

Gray Matters Brain Injury Support Group

For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Meets the third Thursday at 5 p.m. in the gym at The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center. 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Grief Support Group

Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 450 Mall Blvd. Seven-week support groups for children and adults are offered by the bereavement counselors at no charge as a complementary service of Hospice Savannah. For information call 912.303.9442 or visit www. HospiceSavannahHelps.org. Savannah

Heartbeats for Life

A free support and education group for those who have suffered or want to prevent or reverse Heart Disease, and/or Diabetes problems. Contact, Jeff: 912-598-8457; email: jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org

Hope House

Provides housing and support services such as life skills, resources and referrals, follow-up care and parent-child activities funded by DHR Promoting Safe and Stable Families. Please call 236-5310 for information. Hope House of Savannah, 214 E. 34th St. , Savannah

KidsNet Savannah Parent Support Group

meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave. Call Carole Kaczorowski at 598-7001, Lorr Elias at 351-6375 or Bruce Elias at 644-5916. Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave , Savannah

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin, 3507845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

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The SAFE Shelter offers free drop-in counseling to anyone who is in an abusive relationship. Meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Education Building at Whitaker & McDonough St. 2349999. First Baptist Church of Savannah, 223 Bull St. , Savannah

Memorial Health Focus

Focus is a program to encourage Sickle Cell patients ages 11 to 18 and their parents and caregivers to learn more about Sickle Cell disease. For info, call Saundra at 350-3396. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Multiple Sclerosis support group

discusses topics that are relevant to anyone with a debilitating disease every fourth Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. at Montgomery Cross Roads. 355-1523. St James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave , Savannah

Narcotics Anonymous

Call 238-5925 for the Savannah Lowcountry Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting schedule.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

A recovery support group for people living with mental illness. Tuesdays: 6:30-8pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. Thursdays: 6:30-8pm, Pine Woods Retreat, 1149 Cornell Ave. Suite 3A. Saturdays: 1:303:30pm, Candler Heart & Lung Building (2nd Floor). Call 912-353-7143 for more info.

Overeaters Anonymous

Meets weekly at several locations. Please visit www.oa.org to locate a meeting.

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Meets the first Thursday of the month. 56:30pm in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For more info, call 355-6347 or 238-4666.

PRIDE Support Group

This is a support group for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

Rape Crisis Center

assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. The Rape Crisis Line is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 233-7273. The center offers free, confidential counseling for victims and their families.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group

The group welcomes anyone suffering with this disorder, and family members or caregivers interested in learning more about it. For info, call Martyn Hills at 651-4094.

S-Anon Family Group

A fellowship for families and friends of sexaholics. For info, call 663-2565.

Seeking Support

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ARIES

(March 21–April 19) “There’s one ultimate goal during sex,” says Cosmopolitan magazine, a renowned source of erotic guidance for women. That is “to be as sensually stimulated as possible.” I don’t quite agree with that assessment. Having emotionally pleasing fun should also be an important consideration, as well as creating a playful ambiance and invoking spiritual grace. But sensual stimulation is good, too. So what, in the view of Cosmopolitan, is the key to cultivating maximum bliss? “Having lots of steamy info at your disposal.” That’s definitely sound advice for you right now, Aries. You’re in a favorable phase for finding out more about everything that will enhance your access to delight, including the sexual kind.

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) When the tide is coming in, the creek I live next to flows vigorously toward the south. When the tide’s going out, the water reverses its course and heads swiftly north. Every day, there’s an in–between time when the creek seems confused. Some currents creep south and others slink north, while here and there eddies whirl in circles. According to my understanding of the astrological omens, Taurus, you are temporarily in a phase that resembles my creek’s time of contrary flows. It’s a perfectly natural place to be.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) In fifth grade I was in love with Calley, who was the by far prettiest girl in the school. Sadly, she didn’t return my affection, so I had to be content with adoring her from afar. Eventually I moved away and lost touch. Since then I’ve wondered if she suffered the fate that befalls too many gorgeous women: relying so entirely on her looks to make her way in the world that she never developed many skills. But recently I tracked Calley down via Google and discovered that she had beaten the curse: She has carved out a career as an activist bringing first–rate education to poor children. My question to you is this, Gemini:

Are there any qualities you regarded as assets earlier in your life but that eventually turned into liabilities? Any strengths that became weaknesses? And what are you doing to adjust? It’s a good time to address these themes.

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) Think back to the last half of 1998. What was going on in your life back then? According to my astrological projections, you were probably carrying out experiments in a wild frontier . . . or getting your mind rearranged by rousing teachings and provocative revelations . . . or breaking through artificial limits that had been quashing your freedom . . . or all of the above. Now you’ve come around again to a similar phase of your grand cycle. Are you ready for action? If you’d like to gather up all the grace flowing in your vicinity, start having fun with escapes, experiments, and expansions.

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) “I wish I treated my feet with the same tender loving care as I do my face,” wrote Catherine Saint Louis in The New York Times. “But I don’t.” She quotes a study that says more than half of all women are embarrassed about their feet, and notes that Facebook has many “I Hate Feet” groups. You Leos can’t afford to be under this spell right now. Even more than usual, it’s crucial for you to be well–grounded. So maneuver yourself into a state of mind where earthiness is beautiful and appealing to you. Find ways to celebrate your body and improve your relationship with it. How to start? Love your feet better.

VIRGO

said, “Words are a form of action, capable of influencing change.” In the coming weeks, I suggest you increase your awareness of how you could transform your world with the power of your language. Is it possible to increase your clout through the way you communicate?

LIBRA

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) In the weeks ahead, Libra, you’re going to be tested on your follow–through. People will want you to work harder on what has previously come fairly easily. You will be pressured to make good on your promises; you’ll be asked to refine the details that are central to the success of the good new ideas that are floating around. As much as you might be tempted to slip away and fly off in pursuit of things that are more fun, I encourage you to stick with the program. You can’t imagine how important it is for you to learn how to be a more committed builder.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) “If you’re strong enough there are no precedents,” said novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. I think that describes you in the immediate future, Scorpio. I bet you won’t have to answer to ghosts or pay homage to the way things have always been done. You’ll be free to ignore icons that the conventional wisdom idolizes, and there’ll be no need for you to give undeserved respect to experts who have stopped being relevant. By my astrological reckoning, you will be so smart and plucky and energetic that you can work wonders simply by emptying your mind, starting from scratch, and making things up as you go along.

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22)

SAGITTARIUS

At this phase of my life, I’m not canvassing door–to–door asking people to donate money to save old growth forests. I’m not a member of groups fighting for an end to the war in Afghanistan or agitating in behalf of animal rights. My struggle for social and environmental justice is waged primarily through the power of my writing. I subscribe to the attitude of author Ingrid Bengis, who

Scientists have discovered an exotic animal that feeds on the bones of dead whales lying on the ocean floor. Known informally as the bone–eating snot–flower worm, it looks like a frilly pink plume growing up out of sheer bone. Believe it or not, Sagittarius, you could take a cue from this creature in the coming weeks. It will be a favorable time for you to draw

(Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

sustenance from the skeletal remains of big things that were once vital.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22–Jan. 19) What is the instinctual nature? Radiance magazine posed that to storyteller Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Her reply: “to establish territory, to find one’s pack, to be in one’s body with certainty and pride regardless of the body’s gifts and limitations, to speak and act in one’s behalf, to be aware, alert, to draw on the innate feminine powers of intuition and sensing, to come into one’s cycles, to find what one belongs to.” I would love to see you specialize in these wild and instinctual arts in the coming weeks, Capricorn. According to my analysis, you are ready to tap into the deeper reserves of your animal intelligence. Your body is primed to make you smart about what you need and how to get it.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) When I think of the feats of strength you will be capable of in coming weeks, my mind turns to a Chinese martial artist named Dong Changsheng. He attached one end of a rope to his eyelids and the other end to a small airplane, then pulled the thousand–pound load 15 feet in a minute. I don’t think your power will be as literal as his, and I suspect it will be more useful. But it could be just as amazing.

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) Scottish scientists decided to see if they could find evidence for the existence of the Loch Ness monster. They took a research submarine down into the murky depths, scanning with sonar. The prehistoric creature was nowhere in sight, but a surprising discovery emerged. Thousands of golf balls litter the bottom of the loch because the place has been used as an unofficial driving range for years. I predict that you will soon experience a reverse version of this sequence, Pisces: You will go in search of your personal equivalent of lost golf balls –– some trivial treasure –– but on the way you will have a brush with a living myth.

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smoking cessation support group

is open to anyone who has stopped smoking and needs additional support or to those who are considering trying to stop smoking. call 819-8032 or 819-3368.

spinal injury support group

meets every third thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the rehabilitation institute at memorial health. for info, call Jami murray at 350-8900. savannah http:// www.memorialhealth.com/

support group for parents of ill children

who have a seriously ill child receiving treatment on an inpatient or outpatient basis. a case manager facilitates the meetings, and a child life specialist provides an arts and crafts activity. meets once a week. call donna at 350-5616. backus children’s hospital, 4700 waters avenue , savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/backus

teens nurturing teens

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tourettes community of savannah (tics)

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troup square al-anon Family group

a support group for friends and family of alcoholics, with special attention to issues of adult children of alcoholics. 495-9758 or www.al-anon.alateen.org. unitarian universalist church of savannah, 313 harris st. , savannah http://www.uusavannah. org/

wheeze busters

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women who love too much

meets fridays from noon to 1 p.m. call maureen wozniak at 355-4987.

theatre auditions for murder mysteries

auditions for paid roles in two productions by savannah murder mystery dinner theatre. “marriage can be murder” and “murder ahoy.” seeking actors ages 1860. (6 women – 8 men). auditions ongoing from oct. 12 - nov. 5 by appt only. call 912-247-4644 for info.

auditions: “hands of the spirit”

savannah community theatre hosts auditions for an upcoming production (feb. 2011). auditions held oct. 12-29 by appointment only. please call 912-2474644. seeking actors, singers, dancers ages 18 and up. three men (africanamerican), two women (african-american), two men (caucasian), two women (caucasian), choir singers – trained and untrained dancers.

gsu performing arts center

the gsu-pac 2010-2011 schedule includes the carolina chocolate drops, gershwin on broadway, stomp, a chorus line, and more. statesboro, ga. for info and tickets, visit: www.georgiasouthern. edu/pac or call 912-478-7999.

improv comedy with the odd lot

the improv comedy troupe meets every monday, 8pm at the muse arts warehouse. 703d louisville rd. www.musesavannah.org

volunteers america’s second harvest Food Bank needs volunteers

to help with various tasks around food bank and warehouse. apply as soon as possible. 912-236-6750 ext 109. america’s second harvest of coastal georgia, 2501 e. president st , savannah http://www. helpendhunger.org/

First steps

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4BR/2BA NICE House, nice area. Southside Savannah All appliances included, wood floors, privacy fence. 3yr-option. Flexible program available! Call 404-826-0345 625 WEST 42ND STREET: Between Burroughs & Florence. 2BR/1BA, washer/dr yer hookup. $500/month plus $500/deposit. *2216 Auburn St., 3BR/1BA refrigerator, stove $850/month. Section 8. Call 844-2344 8 ROOMS including laundry room, LR, DR. 4BR. Hardwood floors, heating/air. Carver Heights off Gwinnett & Stiles. $695/month. 912-224-4167 APARTMENT: All electric, newly renovated, 2BR/1BA, kitchen w/stove & refrigerator, 1018 E. 31st St. $725/month, $675/deposit. 912-257-0217 Apartment for rent: 1211 East 53rd St, 2BR/1BA, CH&A, w/stove & refrigerator, w/d conn. $525/mo, $525/security. 912-308-0957

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OAK FOREST-2BR, 1BA Apt, furnished kitchen $500-$525 DUANE COURT-2BR, 1BA Apt, furnished kitchen, $625. 256-A CROATAN-2BR, 1BA, newly remodeled $525. 6-B COASTAL CT. 2BR/2BA, furnished kitchen $600 WINDSOR CROSSING CONDO-total electric, 2BR, 2BA, $650. 1323 E.DUFFY: 2BR/2BA, newly remodeled, furnished kitchen $800 2145 INDIANA: 3BR/2BA, furnished kitchen $750 2206 LOUISIANA: 2BR/1BA, furnished kitchen $500. 232 DYCHES DR: 3BR/1.5BA home, furnished kitchen $850. 113-A LADONNA Wil. Island, 2BR/1BA, furnished kitchen $675 RINCON: Like new 3BR/2.5BA exec. townhomes, pool $850. RINCON: 3BR/2BA, home, furnished kitchen, fenced backyard, Westwood $925. *Special Discount for Military and Policemen* Oak Forest - 2BR/1BA, furnished kitchen $435* Frank Moore & Co. 920-8560 FrankMooreCo.com

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for rent 855 FOUR BEDROOM HOUSES 1117 Wilmington Is.Rd $1650 124 Runner Rd $1500 724 Windsor Rd. $1295 THREE BEDROOM HOUSES Landings 4 Woodward Ln. $1600 Godley Station 26 Greatwood Way $1250 Islands 36 Deerwood Rd. $1050 Georgetown 26 Full Sweep $1195 Port Wentworth 110 Pleasant Dr. $925 Garden City 105 Nelson Ave $850 Southside 207 Travis St.$885 Off Skidaway 1734 E.33rd St. $795 Ardsley Park 1224 E.48th St. $995 Near Cloverdale 1217 McCarthy $850 Near Hospital 315 E.58th St. $775 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038

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HOUSE FOR RENT: 643 West 40th Lane (between Burroughs & Florence). 3-bedrooms with central heat/air. $650/month. Call 912-844-0694 or 912-508-2397

Midtown Home: renovated, clean 2BR/1BA, new-kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, hardwoodfloors, CH&A. References & employment required. 1314 E. 54th Street. $525/rent, $525/deposit. 912-897-3801

ISLAND HOMES 201 Blue Heron Drive: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths, 2-car garage $1,100. 22 Navigator Ln.: 4 Bedroom Condo $1,100. 105 Shoals Road: 2 Bedroom Condo $800. SAVANNAH HOMES 4 Candleberry Ct.: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths, 2-car garage $1,150. 4 Base Drive: 3-bedrooms, 2baths $775. 5508 Betty Drive: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths $800. 1404 New Jersey Ave: 2-bedrooms $600. 2112 Hawthorne St.: 2-bedrooms $650. POOLER HOME 13 Parish Way: 3-bedrooms, 2baths $875 DOWNTOWN APTS. 2 Bedrooms $550 Section 8 Accepted Jean Walker Realty, LLC 898-4134

FURN. GARAGE APT. Nice/clean 1BR, LR/DR, kitchen, bath, central heat/air, washer/dryer, water/garbage/sewer provided. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. $400/deposit, $500/month. Call 964-8516

LARGO/TIBET AREA 2BR/1BA Apt, Rent $595, Security deposit $350. Call 912-704-3662 or 912-656-7842

Furnished efficiency. Very nice, includes utilities, cable, washer & dryer. $200/week. $200/deposit. 912-236-1952

897-1984, 8am-7pm EAST SAVANNAH *430A Lawton Ave. 2-story 3BR/2BA, 1422Sqft. garage apt. $750/month. WESTSIDE **1925 Cowan Ave. 3BR/1BA House $650/month. **1921A Fenwick Ave: 3BR/1BA Duplex $600/month. **1934 Fenwick Ave: 2BR/1BA Duplex $500.

Harbor Creek Subdivision 3BR/2BA, LR, dining, kitchen, den, fenced backyard, large screened porch. $1500/month, 912-897-6789 or 344-4164 HOMES & APARTMENTS Clean and fresh, available now, all areas, from $450 to $850 See Pics & Info @ FrankMooreCo.com Frank Moore & Co. 920-8560

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MOBILE HOMES: Available for rent. Located in mobile home park. Starting at $450 per month and up. 912-658-4462 or 912-925-1831. NEWLY RENOVATED 2324 Florida Ave. 2BR/1BA LR, DR, Central H/AC, $665/rent, $650/deposit. No Section 8. 912-897-4009

OAK FOREST DRIVE 2BR/1B, furnished kitchen, $500 dep/$500 rent. WINDSOR CROSSING 2BR/2B, furnished kitchen, w/d, screened porch, downstairs unit. $500/dep/$650 rent JASMINE AVE. DUPLEX 2BR/1B, furnished kitchen, total electric. $550 dep/$550 rent. Contact ZENO MOORE REALTY 927-4383

OFF Delesseps: Lovely 2BR Upper, brick apt, kitchen furnished, CH&A, washer/dryer connection, all electric, $550 No pets. 912-355-6077

ONE & TWO Bedroom Apartments for rent. 656 East 36th, 702 E. Henry St. & 1201 E.Park Ave. Call 912-224-1876 or 232-3355. after 3:00pm Port Wentworth: House for rent. 3BR/4BA, 209 Coastal Hwy. $690/month, No deposit. 843-683-6663

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202 Croatan 3BR/1BA $825. 107 Fairmont 3BR/1BA + den $850. 136B Salt Creek Rd 3BR/2BA $750. 509 E.39th: 4BR/2BA $900. 6 Canterbury Circle. 4BR/2BA $1100. Several Rent-to-own properties. Guaranteed Financing. STAY MANAGEMENT 352-7829 RENT: DUPLEX 1204 E. 54th. 2-bedroom, 1-bath $475/month plus deposit $475. One block off Waters Ave., close to Daffin Park. Call 912-234-2726, Days/Nights/Weekends. RENT: DUPLEX 1218 E. 53rd. Garage Apt. upstairs, behind duplex. 1-bedroom, 1-bath. $595/month, utilities paid by landlord plus deposit. Call 912-234-2726, Days/Nights/Weekends.

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•Skidaway Townhomes: 2BR/1BA, living room, dining room, kitchen furnished $695 •Duane Court: 2BR/1BA Living room, kitchen, $650/month. 912-897-6789 or 344-4164 SOUTHSIDE •1BR apts, washer/dryer included. Water & trash included, $600/month. •2BR/1.5BA townhouse apt, total electric, w/washer & dryer/$625. Call 927-3278 SOUTHSIDE-Area: 3 Chateaugay, next to Welwood. 3BR/1.5BA, Central heat/air, furnished-kitchen,LR,laundry-room, carport, fenced yard/outside pets OK. Available Nov.1! $900/month plus deposit. No Section-8. 912-352-8251 $900.00 912-352-8251

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3BR/2BA at 7324A Wisteria Street. AC, ceiling fans throughout, large backyard. $850/month, $1000/deposit. Available Oct. 25th. Call 678-849-5334

THE BRANNEN COMPANY •1 BEDROOM• 2017 Louisiana Ave, LR, eat-in kitchen, laundry room $450/month, $400/deposit. •132 Greenbriar Ct.• 3BR/1.5BA, refrigerator and stove, CH&A, fireplace, large fenced backyard $900/month, $900/dep. Call 912-844-6294

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TWO BEDROOM HOUSES Ardsley Park 6 Seneca St. $795 Westside 637 W. 42nd St. $595 Twickenham 310 Screven Ave. $775 APT/TOWNHOUSE Three Bedrooms Large Apartments 211 W.40th St. $750 527 E.38th St. $725 Duplexes 1203 E.54th St. $550 1234B E.55th St. $550 1210 E.54th St. $575 Two BedroomsNear Sav’h Mall 98 Hidden Lake $895 Near Memorial 733-1/2 E.53rd $750 S/S Ground Unit Windsor Crossing $650 Near Hospital 1107 E.57th St. $575 Furnished 116-1/2 E.Gaston St. $1285 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038

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8621 E.Creighton Place, Southside Near St.James Church/School. 3BR/2 Baths, fenced yard, carport $825/month, $800/deposit. 2106 S.Fernwood Drive 3BR/2 Baths, fenced yard, carport $825/month, $800/deposit. REFERENCES & CREDIT CHECK REQUIRED. PETS OK WITH APPROVAL 898-0078

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WHAT A DEAL! Super Special for the month of October 2010 1301 & 1303 E. 66th St. 2BR/2BA, all electric, W/D connection, near Memorial Hospital. $695/month _________________ 11515 White Bluff Rd. 1BR/1BA, walk-in closet, LR, all electric, W/D connection. $550/month DAVIS RENTALS 310 E. MONTGOMERY XROADS 912-354-4011 OR 656-5372

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Furnished, affordable room available includes utility, cable,refrigerator, central heat/air. $115-$140/weekly, no deposit.Call 912-844-3609 NEED A ROOM? STOP LOOKING! Great rooms available ranging from $115-$140/weekly. Includes refrigerators, cable w/HBO, central heat/air. No deposit. Call 912-398-7507. NICE ROOM for rent, Nice neighborhood. Liberty City area. For reliable, working person. No drugs! Contact 912-844-8716 or 912-272-6452

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in business over 20yrs.Freshly painted Apts $150/wk. & $165/wk.Rooms $80/wk. Furnished and utilities included.Call 234-9779

cars 910 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932. GMC Suburban 1500, 1998-Automatic, 178,000 miles, PW,PL, 3rd row seats $6500. FORD Mustang, 1998, 125,600 miles, automatic, 17” Cobra wheels, new seats, PW,PL,remanufactured motor $4650. 843-301-2976 GMC Yukon, 1998, in good condition, AC works, good engine, $3700 OBO Call 912-224-3253 JEEP Grand Cherokee 4x4, 1995Cold a/c, runs super! $2750 OBO, 441-2150. LINCOLN Coupe LSC, 1992- 42K original miles, 5OHO motor, good condition. 2,500. Call 912-484-2127 NISSAN Altima, Limited Edition, 1997- Good condition, all power, alloy wheels. $2,500. Call 912-484-2127 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass GL, 1998Champagne, 126,000 miles. one owner, V6, 4-door, PL/PW $2,999 OBO. 912-659-4383

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