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Dance: Ayoluwa

What: A

local African drum and dance troupe performs as part of AASU’s International Week.

Nov. 08, 12 p.m.

Where: AASU Student Union Plaza, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost: Free When: Mon.

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SNCC 50th Anniversary Program What: A public program discussing the

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history and significance of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee during the Civil Rights movement. Featuring Charles McDew, former SNCC Chairman from 19611964.

When: Wed. Nov. 3, 7 p.m.

Where: Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, 460 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Cost: Free and open to the public

Film: G.O.R.A (Turkey, 2004)

Tybee Arts Association takes on Steel Magnolias this weekend

Turkey which has become an infamous cult film worldwide. With English Subtitles.

When: Wed. Nov. 3, 8 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5 Info: psychotronicfilmsavannah.org/

Theater: Flyin’ West

What: Bizarre, high-tech sci-fi spoof from

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Thursday Geekend begins

What: Tech, design and web geeks

from around the country congregate in Savannah for talks, panels and parties.

When: Thu. Nov. 4, 1 p.m.-8 p.m., Fri. Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. Nov. 6, 1 p.m.-9 p.m.

Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 N. Fahm St. Cost: $165/regular, $60/student, $500/VIP Info: www.geekend2010.com/

Passing the Torch

What: A banquet honoring Savannah’s Civil

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Rights heroes and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee’s 50th anniversary.

When: Thu. Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Where: Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, 460 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Cost: $50/person Info: 912-231-8900.

Lecture: Jack Challem

What: Author of “Stop Pre-Diabetes Now”

discusses health solutions, supplements and more. Sponsored by Brighter Day. When: Thu. Nov. 4, 7 p.m.

Where: Desoto Hilton, 15 W. Liberty St. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: 912-236-4703. www.brighterdayfoods. com/

What: SSU presents Pearl Cleage’s story

about pioneering women in the late 19th Century.

When: Nov. 4-6, 7pm, Nov. 7, 3pm Where: SSU’s Kennedy Fine Arts Auditorium cost: $10/general, $5/students info: www.savannahstate.edu

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Friday

2 Wheels 2 Work Day

What: Try commuting to work downtown by bike rather than car. Presented by the Savannah Bike Campaign and Healthy Savannah.

When: Fri. Nov. 5, 7:30 a.m.

Where: Departs from Habersham Village, Habersham and 61st St. Cost: Free Info: www.bicyclecampaign.org/

Theater: Steel Magnolias

What: The Tybee Arts Association presents

their production of the classic southern tale of the trails and tribulations among friends at a beauty shop.

When: Fri. Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., Sun. Nov. 7, 3 p.m.

Where: Tybee Arts Center Cost: $15 Info: www.tybeearts.org/

Savannah Comedy Revue

What: The monthly stand up performance

shifts gears to host a comedy contest for aspiring comedians with up to $1000 in prizes.

When: Fri. Nov. 5, 8 p.m.

Where: Bay St. Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. , Cost: $9 Info: www.savannahcomedyrevue.com/

Shamrocks Women’s Rugby Team Benefit What: $5 all you can drink PBR with pro-

ceeds benefiting the team. Info on joining the team will be available.

When: Fri. Nov. 5, 9 p.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Murphy’s Law, 409 W. Congress St. Cost: $5 Info: 912-323-3004.

First Friday Fireworks

What: Celebrate the end of the week with

some pyrotechnics on the river.

When: Fri. Nov. 5, 9:30 p.m.

Where: River Street Cost: Free

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Saturday

Fall Fair

What: An eclectic assortment of things for

sale, including holiday items, books, plants, sweets, vintage items and more.

When: Sat. Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1802 Abercorn St. Abercorn and 34th St.

Forsyth Farmers’ Market

What: The Savannah Local Food Collabora-

tive hosts this weekly market featuring regionally grown, fresh food and food products.

When: Sat. Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: South end of Forsyth Park Cost: Free

What: Fun and Funky art and outra-

geous crafts on the grounds of the historic Tybee Island Lighthouse.

When: Sat. Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. Nov. 07, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Tybee Lighthouse Grounds Cost: Free Info: 912-655-9812. www.art-encounter.org/

Polk’s Saturday Market

Lecture: Alina Fernandez What: The daughter of Fidel

Castro shares personal stories about growing up in Cuba and living in exile. Part of AASU’s International Week.

When: Sun. Nov. 7, 3 p.m.

Where: AASU Student Union Plaza, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost: Free Info: www.armstrong.edu/

WWII Memorial Dedication

What: Featuring a variety of arts, crafts

and specialty foods vendors along with all the market’s usual produce and local goods.

When: Sat. Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Polk’s Market, 530 E. Liberty St. Info: 912-238-3032. polksfreshmarket. com/

The Passion of Flamenco

What: An evening of dance (John

Jaramillo & Rina Menosky) and masterful guitar (Jean Pierre Verbist).

Their performances here in July were a big hit.

When: Sat. Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. 9:30 PM, Where: Rancho Allegre, 402 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Cost: $10/person + dinner Info: 912-292-1656. www.ranchoalegrecuban.com/

Broadway on Bull Benefit

What: A performance of the broadway

musical revue with proceeds benefiting the Live Oak Public Libraries.

When: Sat. Nov. 6, 8 p.m.

Where: Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Cost: $35/adults, $17/kids under 16 Info: 912-233-7764. www.savannahtheatre.com/

Theater: Three Picassos

What: The City Lights Theater Company

presents this comedy about a young woman who inherits her grandmother’s apartment and suspects that there are three lost Picasso paintings somewhere inside.

When: Sat. Nov. 6, 8 p.m., Sun. Nov. 07, 3 p.m.

Where: S.P.A.C.E. Black Box Theater, 9 W. Henry St. Cost: $10 Info: 912-507-4112. www.savannahga. gov/arts

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What: The city’s newest monu-

ment, honoring WWII vets, is officially dedicated.

When: Sun. Nov. 7, 3 p.m.

Where: In front of the Bohemian Hotel, 102 W. Bay St. Cost: Free

Lecture: Islamic Theology and Geopolitics

What: Avi Jorisch, founder of Red Cell

Intelligence group, discusses how Islamic theology affects global politics.

Part of JEA fall lecture series.

When: Sun. Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Where: JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. Cost: $10/non-members, $6/members Info: 912-355-8111.

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Tuesday

Foryth Park Arboretum Dedication What: The City dedicates the Forsyth

Park arboretum, which features more than 50 species of trees.

When: Tue. Nov. 9, 11 a.m.

Where: Forsyth Park Cost: Free Info: www.savannahga.gov/

Holiday Gift & Trade Show

What: NuBarter, the Small Business

Chamber and the Tourism Leadership Council present this one stop shop featuring hundreds of local businesses, free food, door prizes and more.

When: Tue. Nov. 9, 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

Where: Savannah Conference Hotel, 301 Governor Treutlen Dr. , Pooler Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.nubarter.com/

Author: Marli Sieburger

What: The author of “Diamonds &

Sunday

Lecture: Neighbors: Connections between O’Connor and Alice Walker What: Carol Andrews, Ph.D., associate

professor of English at AASU, discusses the surprising literary, social and cultural connections between authors Flannery O’Connor and Alice Walker.

When: Sun. Nov. 7, 3 p.m.

Where: Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton St. Cost: Free Info: 912-233-6014. www.flanneryoconnorhome.org/

Mildew” discusses the process of having her book translated into Spanish.

Presented by the Savannah Writers Group.

When: Nov. 9, 7pm Where: Books-a-Million, 8108 Abercorn St cost: Free cs

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Complaining about city and county government changing the “official” celebration of Halloween — itself a ridiculous concept considering that Halloween’s not an official holiday, nor one that government would seem to have a need to intrude upon — sounds like a pretty small thing to complain about.

And I suppose in the grand scheme of things it is.

But when a government action fits into an already well-established narrative of politicians constantly poking their head into places they’re not needed, it becomes worth talking about.

I’m very much an all’s-well-that-ends-well person. So I’m happy to report that all the trick or treating and assorted Halloween goingson Saturday night Oct. 30 — the night before Halloween, for those who’ve never looked at a calendar their entire life, I’m looking at you, City Council and County Commission — seemed to go swimmingly.

All the kids were happy, all the adults were happy. Candy was gathered, brew was quaffed.

End of story, right? Not so much.

By the time you read this, the House of Representatives will almost certainly have changed hands largely because of a sense of government overreach, a sense that politicians have no handle on the really big issues and therefore are concentrating power wherever they can, on general principle.

True or not, this is certainly the national perception, and it’s no less true at the local level.

For those of you not versed on the particulars, here’s the story in a nutshell:

Less than a week before Halloween, city and county elected officials held a press conference wherein they designated Saturday night, Oct. 30, as the “official” trick-or-treat time for area youth.

Despite the fact that the Savannah Film Festival opened that night.

Despite the fact that Saturday night is also when all the drunk drivers are on the road.

Despite the fact that many parents already made plans based on Sunday trick-or-treating.

Despite the fact that public schools were out on Monday anyway.

Despite the fact that the hallowed tradition that is the Georgia-Florida game was going to be played Saturday afternoon (for my tortured take on that tragedy, see “By the Numbers” below).

Despite the fact that Halloween isn’t an official holiday and is therefore none of the government’s business.

Despite the fact that Halloween is on Oct. 31.

While there was a tepid attempt to justify the decision based on school attendance — public schools may be out Monday but, um, lots of kids go to private school! — the real story eventually came out: Pressure from churchgoing voters resulted in local government “moving” Halloween away from Sunday, the Christian sabbath.

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Me and Savannah Director of Tourism and Film Services Jay Self downtown Saturday night, aka ‘official’ Halloween (in costume as Film Festival attendees of course)

(Our fearless leaders expertly avoided the obvious anti-Semitic implications of moving Halloween from Sunday to Saturday by pointing out that their Jewish constituents could safely trick-or-treat, theologically speaking, after sundown on Saturday.)

My question: If you’re against Halloween for religious reasons — odd since the celebration has its roots in a religious observance, see below — why is observing Halloween OK on a Saturday but not on a Sunday?

If you’re opposed to Halloween because of religious convictions, wouldn’t it be more righteous to be against Halloween at all times of the week, not just when it suits you?

In other words, isn’t the takeaway here that Halloween is OK for religious folk as long as it’s not on Sunday?

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Perhaps it would be best for the very pious among us to simply opt out of any Halloween observation, thus letting the rest of us observe it as we please, i.e., on the actual date.

(I leave it up to you if you want to bring in the old alcohol-sales-on-Sunday debate, which breaks down along similar lines, with similar rank hypocrisy.)

The silver lining for local politicians is at least they know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being heard.

Despite initial protestations and dissident threats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ardsley Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurgent pro-Sunday night campaign caved within hours â&#x20AC;&#x201D; most everyone in town did indeed change their trick-or-treating night to Saturday instead of Sunday.

The politicians even got themselves some national publicity out of it, in the form of a long story about the decision in the New York Times. You can guess how that went. (Hint: The story referred to the Oglethorpe Mall food court as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;modern-day town square.â&#x20AC;?)

Every calendar in the English-speaking world clearly identifies Halloween as Oct. 31. For those in tune with the religious angle, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even a specific religious reference: All Hallowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve, which comes before All Saints Day on Nov. 1.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never understood the American mania with changing observed holiday dates. I suppose I can understand something like Presidents Day getting moved (which, speaking of malls, is mostly done to accommodate sales).

But deeply traditional holidays like Christmas, Easter, and yes, Halloween should be celebrated on their exact date.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why this is so difficult for some people to understand.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably wondering why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so worked up about it. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re perceptive, because there is a personal annoyance: Because Halloween was moved to Saturday, I had to juggle my work responsibilities (covering the Film Festival) with my family. Being a devoted parent who never misses trick-or-treating â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this time is precious and fleeting and I refuse to miss more of it than I have to â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I opted to go to the opening party but miss the opening night film, Black Swan, so that I could spend time in the neighborhood tricking and treating, a decision I have zero regrets about.

Still â&#x20AC;&#x201D; had the government just left well enough alone it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been an issue at all.

The real fun could come next year, when Halloween falls on a Monday.

Surely they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t move it back to Saturday again (since Sunday is clearly out of the question).

Surely theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just leave it alone.

Right? Right? cs

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The young and the restless

Two weeks ago, a 10–year old kid was arrested after trying to attack a police officer with a knife.

His older brother, age 19, was charged with several misdemeanors, including public drunkenness, false report of a crime and obstruction. Police had responded to a call about a stolen vehicle, made by the older brother. It turns out the car hadn’t been stolen, but had been hidden by his parents who didn’t want him to drive while highly intoxicated. While the older brother struggled with police, the younger brother approached the officer with a knife and threatened to kill him. The boys’ father tried to restrain the younger one, and was bitten in the hand. The elder brother was then tazed for attempting to hit the officer.

• In the middle of the day, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of west 42nd Street in response to a robbery.

Witnesses told police they saw three people (two males and female) run out of the back door of a house carrying a laptop and a television. The female was seen going in the front door of another house nearby. Police made contact with the girl and were given permission to search the residence. Officers located the stolen property and the two other suspects. All three were questioned and gave confessions to police. One of the males was charged as an adult, the other two suspects were juveniles who were then transported to Youth Detention.

• Ninja Wheeler was arrested in Los Angeles, CA and is awaiting extradition back to Savannah, where is wanted in connection with the November 2009 murder of Steven Green. Wheeler’s accomplice was already indicted by a grand jury for murder, armed robbery and several other charges. The victim, Green, was a property manager, who Wheeler and his female accomplice met at a house under the guise of renting

the property. Wheeler then shot Green, the couple emptied his pockets and fled the scene. Wheeler had been on the run since then, and US Marshals had been unable to locate him.

• An officer responded to an apartment building in response to a disorderly subject. The property manager had called police because the offender became belligerent and threatened him after being evicted. He was reported to have told the property manager, “I know who threw my stuff out and I know where you live so you better watch yourself and your stuff.”

The property manager believed he would carry out the threats and seemed to be in fear for his personal safety.

Police checked the area for the suspect, but were unable to locate him. The property manager was advised on warrant procedures.

• Hodge Elementary PTA President Thomasina Smith was charged last week

with two counts of theft after depleting the PTA bank account by writing checks to herself.

Smith admitted to taking more than $7,700 that belonged to the PTA and a fundraising business called World’s Finest Chocolate.

• Police arrested a 19–year old after he hijacked a car. The thief and a friend accepted a ride from another man, and while in the backseat, the perpetrator put a gun to the driver’s neck. The driver jumped out of the car, causing it to crash into a ditch. The car wasn’t badly enough damaged that the passengers couldn’t still drive away with it.

The Neighborhood Task Force spotted the vehicle, and then caught the suspect after he attempted to flee on foot. He lost the race. cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

I work as a consultant and am required to travel by air several times per week. I recently began encountering the new screening devices at all airports. My question is, how do these things work?

Have there been any long-term health studies? I’m sure they are probably safe for casual travelers, but what about someone who flies much more frequently, like me? —Rick Jette I wouldn’t worry about the health danger, for reasons we’ll get to. The real risk is to your privacy. Remember those “X-ray specs” once advertised in comic books that supposedly would allow you to see people naked beneath their clothes? Well, the technology has finally been perfected. At many U.S. airports, federal security personnel now get an intimate look at you every time you fly.

Although the Transportation Security Administration had been studying scanners for several years, things got more urgent after the Nigerian “underwear bomber” allegedly tried to blow up a transatlantic flight bound for Detroit last Christmas. Since then the TSA has been rushing full-body scanners into service. The agency expects to have 450 units operating by year’s end and is seeking funding for another 500.

There are two types of full-body scanner: • Backscatter scanners use low-level X-rays to look under your clothes. Hidden items reflect some of the radiation and show up on a display. Your skin absorbs the rest.

• Millimeter-wave scanners bounce low-energy radio waves off your body, producing more detailed images than backscatter technology.

The two devices use different types of radiation. Millimeter-wave scanners use a type of microwave radiation right next to police radar-gun emissions on the electromagnetic spectrum. Some fear that microwaves can be dangerous. But further research hasn’t borne out such fears, and the low-power microwaves in

a scanner are thought to be harmless.

That’s not true of backscatter technology. The X-rays in these machines are a form of ionizing radiation—the kind emitted by nuclear weapons, which causes cancer in large doses. The standard assumption is that even tiny amounts present some risk. But in this case it’s slight. Under the worst-case scenario, one in 200 million backscatter scans could trigger a fatal cancer.

Frequent flyers are at much greater risk simply from exposure to cosmic rays while aloft—a scan exposes you at most to 10 microrems of radiation, a high-altitude flight to several thousand. Nonetheless, the Inter-Agency Committee on Radiation Safety, which helps coordinate international policy, has recommended that children and pregnant women not be scanned. U.S. travelers have the option of instead going through a metal detector and then getting patted down by hand.

Now to the question of privacy. A full-body scan means whenever you pass through airport security, you’re going to have a total stranger look at you naked. Millimeter-wave scans in particular are luridly detailed. True, faces are blurred, the scan inspector is in a remote locked room, never sees you in person, and isn’t allowed to carry a cell phone with a camera, and the images are discarded immediately.

But remember we’re dealing here with the TSA, the outfit whose agents made a nursing mother drink her own breast milk, mistook a Congressional Medal of Honor for a ninja throwing star, and forced a woman to remove her nipple rings with pliers. In March a British Aviation Authority employee got a harassment warning after he captured an image of a female colleague passing through a full-body scanner at Heathrow airport. In May a TSA employee in Miami took a baton to a coworker who’d made fun of his genitalia after he passed through a scanner.

You may think that’s a small price to pay if it means bad guys can never sneak weapons onto planes. But scans don’t guarantee that. They can’t detect items concealed in body cavities or folds of flesh. “These technologies can be evaded relatively easily,” a radiation safety expert tells me. “It’s a moneymaking invasion of privacy.”

A lot of people will encounter scanners for the first time during the upcoming holiday season. If you think airport security has been a barrel of laughs up till now, just wait. cs

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In October, Greece’s largest health insurance provider announced, in a letter to a diabetes foundation, that it would no longer pay for the special footwear that diabetics need for reducing pain but suggested it would pay instead for amputation, which is less expensive. The decision, which the foundation said is not supported by international scientific literature, was published in the prominent Athens newspaper To Vima (The Tribune) and reported by the U.S. news site DailyCaller.com.

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• Retail Breakthroughs: (1) A shop in Santa Cruz, Calif., opened in September selling ice cream infused with extract of marijuana. Customers with “medical marijuana” prescriptions can buy Creme De Canna, Bananabis Foster or StrawMari Cheesecake, at $15 a half-pint (with one bite supposedly equal to five puffs of “really good” weed, according to the proprietor). (2) Spotted outside subway stations in Nanjing, China, in October: vending machines selling live Shanghai Hairy Crabs, in plastic containers chilled to 5 degrees C (41 degrees F), for the equivalent of $1.50 to $7.

• Good News for Frisky Married Muslims: (1) Abdelaziz Aouragh’s recently opened Internet site sells Shariah-compliant aids to promote the “sexual health” of married couples, mostly lubricants, lotions and herbal pills, with lingerie coming soon (but no videos or toys).

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to open actual storefronts soon. (2) Ms. eight-hour, 240-staple reconstruction in Khadija Ahmed, attending to customwhich her remaining leg was reconnected ers while dressed in flowing robe and to her spine with pins and screws, leaving head scarf, is already open for business her in an arrangement doctors likened in Manama, Bahrain, offering, since to a “pogo stick.” A September Winnipeg 2008, lingerie, orgasm-delaying creams Free Press story noted that, except for and even some sex toys. (“Vibrators” are the missing leg, she is enjoying a normal “against Islam,” she said, because they are life with her husband and two kids and intended as replications of a body part, enjoys snowmobiling. but “vibration rings” are permitted.) Bah• Kyle Johnson shattered his skull so rain, obviously, is among the most liberal badly in a high-speed longboard accident countries in the Persian Gulf region, but in June that ordinary “decompressive craniectomy” (temporarily Ahmed is considering expanding to removing half of the skull to Dubai and Lebanon.

• Shareholder James Solakian relieve pressure) would be Hell of a way filed a lawsuit in October against to pay tuition, inadequate. Instead, doctors the board of directors of Bible.com, at McKay-Dee Hospital in dude on the ground that the website Ogden, Utah, removed both halves, leaving only a thin address -- a potential “goldmine,” he says -- was not being properly strip of bone (after placing exploited financially. Although the Johnson in a drug-induced company’s business plan was, expliccoma) and kept the skull frozen itly, to become “very, very profitable,” to prevent brittleness. After the swelling subsided, they reattached it also vowed, according to a Reuters report, to be governed by “Christian the skull to his head and woke business principles.” him up gradually over a week’s time. Johnson admits some Surgery That Can’t Possimemory problems and cognitive dysfunction, most notably his inability to bly Be True focus on more than one concept at a time • Janis Ollson, 31, of Balmoral, Manito-- even when they are part of the same ba, is recovering nicely after being almost scene, such as two crayons on a table. completely sawed in half in 2007 by Mayo Johnson said he probably won’t go back Clinic surgeons, who concluded that to the longboard but, curiously like Janis they could remove her bone cancer no Ollson, looks forward to snowmobiling. other way. In experimental surgery that had been tried only on cadavers, doctors Cutting-Edge Science split her pelvis in half, removed the left • Obese patients with an array of half, her left leg and her lower spine (and symptoms known as “prediabetes” have the tumor) in a 20-hour, 12-specialist seen their insulin sensitivity improved procedure. The real trick, though, was the

dramatically via “fecal transplants,” i.e., receiving the stool of a thin, healthy person into the bowel, according to researchers led by a University of North Carolina professor. Researchers said the strangers’ implants were significantly more effective than those of a control group, in which a person’s own feces was implanted.

• Two University of Sydney researchers reported recently that the food-acquisition “strategy” of the brainless, single-cell slime mold appeared to resemble one of the strategies familiar to us so-called brain-containing humans, specifically, making a selection only after comparing it to readily available alternatives.

Furthermore, Japanese researchers who mapped the slime mold’s search for food found that its nuclei are arranged in a pattern that is seemingly just as logically helpful in food procurement as the service arrangements are in Tokyo’s acclaimed railway system.

• In research results announced in June, a team led by a University of Oklahoma professor, studying Mexican molly fish, discovered that females evaluate potential mates on sight, based on the prominence of the moustache-like growths on males’ upper lips. More controversially, the researchers hypothesized that males further enhance their mating prowess by employing the “moustache” to tickle females’ genitals. (Catfish have similar “whiskers” and perhaps use them for similar purposes, said the researchers.) cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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technology Noah Everett’s bio on Twitter says “The nice guy that finished first — the founder of Twitpic.” And that pretty much sums it up.

The web wunderkind started Twitpic as a weekend project after discovering he was unable to post pictures to Twitter. At last count, the site had 6.5 million users (and was growing by tens of thousand per day).

Not bad for a guy who taught himself how to code.

After relocating to Charleston recently, Everett has begun working on a new project called Heello, and although details are limited, the new company’s goal is “to make communication easier,” and “solve real problems – from communication issues to human needs.”

Everett is one of three keynote speakers at Geekend, the 2nd annual tech and design conference being hosted here in Savannah this weekend. We caught up with him by phone last week to talk about life in the South, his new project and the future of social media.

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If the tech boom taught us anything it’s that developers move west, not south. Why choose Charleston over Silicon Valley?

Noah Everett: I’m originally from North Carolina and moved out to the Midwest when I was younger. I saw the movie The Patriot with Mel Gibson was playing on TV, and it got me thinking about Charleston.

I thought it was a really pretty city, so I came out here on a family vacation and ending up moving out here two weeks later because I just love the city so much. It’s a great environment. I love downtown. The Charleston area kind of mirrors San Francisco a little bit. There’s the harbor, the bridge and a great art environment. I love it.

Is there a tech community down here that you’ve managed to get plugged into? Or is it nice to be off on your own?

Noah Everett: There’s a tech community here. Obviously, it’s not as large as some of the larger cities, but it’s pretty vibrant for what it is.

Our goal, particularly with Heello, our new company, is to pull tech people from the larger metro areas like Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh and places like that with a startup mentality.

How is Heello going? It seems like it’s got some lofty aspirations. Are you getting closer to honing in on that?

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Noah Everett: We just started working on our first servers for Heello.

Heello itself is just the name of the company. The product, which we’ll talk about releasing in the next couple of months, is going to be called something different. Heello is an umbrella corporation to put a bunch of ideas under. We just started working on our first product. It’s still under wraps right now, but we’re hoping to have a beta version out in the next couple months and it will be in the social networking space.

Does launching something get easier once you’ve got the first one under your belt, or does each one have its own set of challenges?

Noah Everett: I’ve got some experience doing it before and know some of the challenges it might face, so maybe on the scaling side we’ll be more prepared, on the business side. But whenever you build something and launch it for the first time, you don’t know what’s going to happen and how users are going to react to it; what features will they like; what direction will the product actually go.

Does Twitpic still take up a lot of your time? Are you stopping in with Heello every now and then when you can, or are you able to be pretty hands on?

Noah Everett: Our team focuses mainly on Twitpic. We’re getting ready to do a large feature release in the next month or so. They’re focusing mainly on that. I kind of broke myself off for a little bit to start developing our new product – mocking it up and getting a prototype, stuff like that. I come back to Twitpic on stuff that I’m needed for. I broke myself away, but our other engineers are working solely on Twitpic right now.

Noah Everett: At the time, when we turned that offer down, our growth velocity was starting to pick up tremendously so we knew we hadn’t hit our potential yet. If we were gonna sell that wasn’t the time because we knew we’d be under–valued. The other main part, I’m just having fun with it. It’s a blast running something like this in the area of Twitter and social networking; how

Twitpic is used for breaking news and celebrity stuff. It’s a little bit of both. It’s not ready, and I’m having too much fun.

With The Social Network holding the top spot at the box office for a couple of weeks, are we going to see a bio–pic about you on the way?

Noah Everett: We’ve had talks with a TV network about the possibility of doing a reality show slash documentary about me and Twitpic. That’s in the early stages now. We’ll see what comes out of it.

There’s no arguing that social media has changed the world – the flow information, human relationships, economics – from your vantage point, does it seem

like we’ll reach a saturation point? Will it continue to make things more open or will we reach a point where people want to slow down?

Noah Everett: There’s basically enough industry that’s untouched by the Internet. The new phase we’re seeing now is the whole social networking part getting people on board. Almost everyone is on a social network. It’s going to infiltrate every part of our lives and we’re going to become accustomed to it. The generation before me, or my parents’ generation, they’re fairly private people and certainly aren’t very comfortable sharing a lot of information over the internet. Whereas my generation, and the generation after me, are used to being

on social networks and sharing information that it’s a no–brainer for them.

I’m assuming every generation moving forward, having this stuff around, it’s going to become like having electricity in a house, you don’t even realize it’s there if you’re using it. CS Noah Everett’s closing night keynote at Geekend When: Saturday, Nov. 6, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

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The Architect

Oscar Gerardo keeps the busiest broadcast network website running smoothly

by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

Think you’ve got a lot of pressure at work? Don’t mention that to Oscar Gerardo, chief architect of NBC.com, which in 2009 was the most visited site among all the major broadcast networks, racking up over 7 million unique visitors per month and hundreds of millions of page views per year.

Although the title of architect might evoke images of someone who designs buildings rather than web sites, Gerardo oversees all the engineering, basically ensuring that the site’s design is as functional as it needs to be to handle so much volume – a process that includes teams working around the clock in several different cities.

Gerardo will be in town to deliver a key note address at Geekend this weekend, and we caught up with him by phone last week to talk about his visit and the challenges of overseeing NBC’s website.

Web guys are notoriously behind the scenes. Do you get a chance to get out and talk at events like this often?

Oscar Gerardo: No, not really. That’s why I jumped at the opportunity. I think it’s a good venue for NBC to show off a lot of the stuff we’ve been doing

that I don’t think people are aware we’ve been doing.

Are you nervous?

Oscar Gerardo: No. With the increase in focus on web traffic and more people watching shows online now, has that made your job a lot harder? Or did some good planning leave you in a good place to deal with the change?

Oscar Gerardo: A little bit of both.

There’ve been challenges trying to keep pace, and staying on the cutting edge of videos. When we first started, standard definition was the standard so it was a fairly low bit rate. Continuously needing to improve on that, to now be able to provide an offline experience and hi–definition experience, and the challenges that come with that, which is longer trans–code times, but

Oscar Gerardo began with Universal, NBC’s parent company, 10 years ago

the workload stays the same, and also the amount of storage needed is a lot greater. We’ve had challenges on that side. What that has been alleviated by is by planning and really being able to get a good infrastructure so we can really streamline that.

Is there a way to quantify to a non–web person how much work it takes to keep something like NBC.com functional with millions of hits everyday?

Oscar Gerardo: At this point, we’re a 24 hours–a–day 7–days–a–week shop. We have about 12 people that are completely dedicated to trans–coding video.

They are pretty much a 24–7 shop. We have our support team, which consists of about five people who are 24–7, and their task is to make sure everything is running smoothly. We have monitoring at all ends. They’re the first line of defense, if there’s an issue, to investigate

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Oscar Gerardo: Being such a high profile website, and a corporate initiative, we have a dedicated security team that is always watching out for that. We’re constantly getting one sort of attack or another.

How does something like the Olympics change your day–to–day job?

Oscar Gerardo: Actually, it doesn’t impact us all that much because we’re NBC.com so we’re part of the network.

The Olympics is part of NBC Sports, so that’s a different department. They have their own team. The impact really was pretty much we create a page and link to them. That really doesn’t affect us.

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You don’t look like a real corporate kind of guy. Is that a perk of working in the web department?

Oscar Gerardo: I thought it was funny that whenever I tell people my title it always confuses them. The similarities is just like an architect designs buildings, the architect designs software and hardware components. It’s the infrastructure that is whatever the front end is running. That’s usually how I explain it.

Oscar Gerardo: Yes, it is. My background is, I got my first experience when the dot com boom happened in the late 90s. It’s kind of like, it isn’t that unusual for a person from that space to look the way I look.

What are you going to be talking about at Geekend?

Oscar Gerardo: I’m going to be talking about all the social networking initiatives we’ve started since 2006. I’m going to go over a brief history of what we’ve done and how it’s grown from a regular myNBC social networking site to what we have and how that has allowed us to use those features to create a better user experience and how that has helped us alleviate a lot of the challenges we originally had of being able to administrate a lot of user content such as comments, user–generated content like photos and videos and anything else the user interacts with.

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Do you ever catch any flack from the old guys in suits?

Oscar Gerardo: Honestly, I have not. I have on and off experience with NBC Universal. I started off with Universal about 10 years ago, and it has never really been an issue. One of the initiatives I like is that it’s very meritocracy based so that’s what you’re judged by. So long as you do a good job and excel at what you’re supposed to do, that really is not the issue. CS Oscar Gerardo speaks at Geekend When: Friday, Nov. 5, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

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Creative Coast

After nearly a year in limbo, the Creative Coast gets back on its feet

by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

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The retail space over looking Wright Square once sold home goods and gifts – picture frames and hand–painted martini glasses. As the new headquarters for the Creative Coast alliance (TCCa), now many hope the space will become the hub for Savannah’s creative, small business community and a key component in the area’s ongoing economic development as we climb slowly out of the Great Recession.

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The organization hasn’t been immune to the effects of the economic downturn, and the group that once seemed nearly ubiquitous at cocktail parties and networking events downtown has been whittled from a staff of four down to one – the new Executive Director Jake Hodesh.

After rumors of TCCa’s immanent demise began to spread late last year, a group of community and business leaders was convened, known as the transition team, to assess the viability of the organization and offer recommendations for the future direction of its mission and vision.

“How long is it going to take to re– launch and become completely involved in the community again, doing what we do, instead of trying to re–establish what we do?” Hodesh asks, during one of several conversations over the last month and a half. “That’s a challenge.”

It appears there’s finally an answer, and over the next few weeks, the TCCa will re–emerge from several months of

hibernation and begin to re–introduce itself to a community that it played a crucial role in shaping since its formation in the early 2000s.

The methodology of economic development in the area was something much different prior to the arrival of the Creative Coast. It was a game of cat and mouse with manufacturers involving relocation incentives, tax credits and mentions of a shorter winter and longer golf season.

While those still remain the tools of the trade, the early days of the organization were spent showing how some of the city’s most appealing assets were being overlooked, and how those could be leveraged to attract smaller, creative businesses.

Suddenly, the gospel of Richard Florida was being preached in conference rooms and coffee shops; quality of life, local colleges, walkability and the prevalence of art galleries went from facts of life to marketing tools in pitches hawking the charms of the Hostess City.

always been relationships, however, not strict job creation, but that became its Achilles heel – funders, SEDA and the business community all saw the organization as something different.

“One of the issues with the Creative Coast was that it became so many different things to so many different people that it was hard to keep the expectations in check,” explains Hodesh.

Over the last several months, and following input from a public survey earlier this year, the TCCa’s transition team, staff, and new board have taken steps to make the organization as independent as possible without alienating it from SEDA and its base.

Re–incorporating, securing trademarks, transferring accounts, and other mundane administrative labors will hopefully help remedy the conflicting expectations and allow the TCCa to focus on what it does best, developing and supporting the local creative community – whether that’s ensuring local talent is retained, or making introductions and building relationships for businesses that are here, or thinking of coming here.

“As long as we were in a category of being a job creation entity, we were in the wrong place,” says Hill. “What we actually are fits more in the category of community development.”

This week, TCCa will take it’s first steps back into the community during two flagship events – the 2nd annual Geekend conference, which will draw tech and creative professionals from around the country for three days, and the newly minted Startup Lounge, an exclusive event modeled after an event in Atlanta that pairs entrepreneurs and investors for serious conversations about building mutually beneficial relationships. continues on p. 18

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Those were heady times in Savannah. The economy was booming, real estate prices were climbing, Broughton Street was being repopulated, and the downtown was experiencing a major renaissance. There was money to invest in a project that would have seemed laughable 10 years earlier.

Incorporated as 501(c)6, the TCCa – originally known as the Creative Coast initiative – was brought under the umbrella of the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA). The organization was unparalleled in its efforts to develop the burgeoning creative class, however, its success was being measured in more traditional terms.

“In an entity like SEDA where your core mission is economic development and where your metrics are capital investment and jobs created, a part of what Creative Coast is doing couldn’t fall under those metrics,” explains Cathy Hill, Coastal Region VP for Georgia Power and the President of the TCCa’s new board.

As the economy declined and the bubble burst, the demands for results were never fully achieved even though new small businesses continued to relocate to Savannah.

“I’m the fruit of the old Creative Coast,” explains Radford Harrell, a member of the new TCCa board, who relocated to Savannah with his wife and their respective businesses, Talent Soup and Stir Productions. “We didn’t move to Savannah thinking that we would build businesses here.”

Even in the down economy, according to the Creative Coast’s annual report for FY 08–09, the organization “assisted in the creation or fulfillment of 164 jobs” and “directly assisted 217 local businesses and professionals in matters related to starting, growing and/or sustaining operations in Savannah.”

The strength of the organization has

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Those two will be followed by a series of public meetings on December 8 and 9 that will allow the public to comment on the TCCa’s new mission and vision, and share what they would like to see happen with the organization in the future.

“We believe we’ve built a platform and a framework wherein we can listen to what the people we serve say and do our best to incorporate that with a strategy for the mission and vision that those same people gave us 6 months ago,” Hodesh says.

Until the public has had more input, the organization will remain busy, but in limbo. The new space on Wright Square is still mostly empty – a jar waiting to be filled.

There is a conference table and a few chairs. Several weeks ago, there was still plumbing work being done, and the walls were covered with poster–sized pieces of paper – notes from the inaugural board meeting in mid–September.

The office is a blank canvas, waiting to painted with the public’s vision. One day there might host events, on another it will be a meeting space for prospective businesses looking to test the waters of Savannah before diving in.

Whatever it becomes, the office itself is a statement about the new incarnation of TCCa – that it is part of the fabric of downtown, and accessible, something it never had on its pedestal near the top of the SEDA building on Hutchinson Island.

“You have street level access, there’s something very appealing about having a door and being able to get in touch with a human,” says Harrell. “Human contact is the new commodity.”

If TCCa was unique when it was founded, particularly in the southeast, the times have caught up with it some.

Charlotte and Charleston, among others, have similarly tasked groups as

part of their economic development formula, and cities less fortunate in their physical geography are spending millions to redevelop sprawl as parks or mixed use developments.

“Every small and mid–sized level city in the country is working desperately investing a lot of money in organizations like the Creative Coast, trying to make sure they are at the front end of economic development in the future,” says Harrell.

The future of our own organization still hangs in the balances, although to what degree its fate is in question still remains to be seen.

Two weeks ago the TCCa faithful were rocked by the news that Fitz Haile, who had been with the organization since its founding, was leaving to pursue private consulting opportunities – a decision handed down in part by fears for the economic viability of the organization, which is funded by the City of Savannah, SEDA and Chatham County, and could not sustain two full–time executives while facing potential budget cuts.

“That was the first extremely hard decision we’ve had to make,” says Hodesh about Haile’s departure. “Fitz is extremely valuable and he’s done incredible work.”

For Hill, a self–described optimist, the challenges of sustaining the organization are a storm that will be weathered, but the greater challenge remains how to deal with organization’s numerous opportunities strategically.

“Savannah is going to continue to be a drawing point,” Hill explains. “The challenge is to not be overwhelmed, to not over commit, to not be drawn in so many directions that we lose that authenticity.” cs

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As we head into the second and final week of the 2010 Savannah Film Festival, the one question on everyone’s lips is: Will he or won’t he?

Will Sir Ian McKellen, who’ll honored here with a Lifetime Achievement Award Thursday, reprise his iconic role as the wizard Gandalf in Peter Jackson’s upcoming Lord of the Rings prequel The Hobbit?

The hotly anticipated film begins shooting next February in New Zealand, with Jackson directing, and the cast has already been announced.

Except, that is, for Gandalf – who, as in the Oscar–winning Rings trilogy, is a major character. No more than three months ago, McKellen was talking as if the deal was done, and he’d definitely be making another journey into Middle Earth.

In an interview last week with broadwayworld.com, the actor played cagey. “At the moment,” he said, “no, I am not under contract ... I’m not going to say any more than that because it might complicate things.”

McKellen, 71, is one of Great Britain’s most celebrated stage and screen actors.

He’s been in New York this week to host Only Make Believe, honoring an American non–profit organization that creates and performs interactive theater for children in hospitals and other care facilities.

In Savannah, he’ll be at the Trustees Theater Thursday afternoon to chat with the audience before a screening of Gods and Monsters, the 1998 film in which he starred as Frankenstein director James Whale.

Thursday evening, prior to a screening of Derek Cianfrance’s controversial Blue Valentine, McKellen will be presented with the SFF’s highest award, for his achievements onstage and in the movies.

Lest we forget, McKellen’s other films include Six Degrees of Separation, Apt Pupil, Richard III, the DaVinci Code and the X–Men series.

Other highlights of Week Two: The aforementioned Blue Valentine, an emotionally crippling drama starring Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling (see our exclusive interview with writer/director Cianfrance elsewhere in this issue); Appearances by Isabella Rossellini and Zach Gilford, who’ll screen their latest work (Seduce Me and The River Why, respectively). They’re both interviewed in this issue of Connect, too; 127 Hours, the latest film from director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting; Slumdog Millionaire), with James Franco in the based–on–fact story of a Utah hiker forced to amputate his own arm after a bolder trapped him, deep in the wilderness; The Director’s Choice film, which is a secret until the projector is turned on and the title appears on the screen (last year, it was Up in the Air, before anyone at the multiplex got to see it). Personally, I’m hoping for The Conspirator; Premieres of the acclaimed British movies Made in Dagenham and Another Year; Some great student films, including a stellar collection of shorts created right here in Savannah; Additional screenings of the independent films Beneath Hill 60, Night Catches Us and The Kid, terrific movies we told you all about in our previous issue; The final awards ceremony, wrapping everything up quite nicely.

And, once again, did we mention the parties?

Like the merry band of mismatched warriors in The Fellowship of the Ring, let’s hope Gandalf the Grey – uh, Sir Ian – leads us into something truly adventurous and wonderful. CS

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I know a woman like that The River Why Wednesday, Nov. 3 Wanting Alex: 11:30 a.m., Lucas Dressed: 11:30 a.m., Lucas Theatre The Illusionist: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Monogamy: 2:30 p.m., Lucas Theatre Truth in Numbers? Everything, According to Wikipedia: 2:30 p.m., Trustees Theater Director’s Choice: 7 p.m., Trustees Theater. Surprise major studio film in pre-release. Bobby Zarem receives Lifetime Achievement Award.

Thursday, Nov. 4 The Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Earthwork: 9:30 a.m., Lucas Theatre Up There: 9:30 a.m., Lucas Theatre The Cow Who Wanted to Be a Hamburger: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Leonardo: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Masks: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Off–Line: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Ormie: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Zero: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Wanting Alex: 11:30 a.m., Lucas Theatre Frog in the Well: 11:30 a.m., Lucas Theatre

Seduce me

Mashed To Whom it May Concern: Ka Shen’s Journey: 11:30 a.m., Lucas Theatre In Between: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater The Kid: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater. Appearance by Nick Moran Beneath Hill 60: 2:30 p.m., Lucas Theatre Missed Connections: 2:30 p.m., Lucas Theatre Gods and Monsters: 2:30 p.m., Trustees Theater. Appearance by Sir Ian McKellen Blue Valentine: 7 p.m., Trustees Theater. Sir Ian McKellen receives Lifetime Achievement Award.

Friday, Nov. 5 En Route: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Signal: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater The Candidate: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Girls Named Pinky: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Snapshots: 9:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Quadrangle: 9:30 a.m., Lucas Theatre Night Catches Us: 9:30 a.m., Lucas. Appearance by Tanya Hamilton Automorphosis: 11:30 a.m., Lucas Sudden Death!: 11:30 a.m., Lucas Theatre I Know a Woman Like That: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater. Introduced by Virginia Madsen.

The Desert of Forbidden Art: 2:30 p.m., Lucas Theatre

127 hours The Secret Friend: 2:30 p.m., Lucas Theatre Seduce Me: 2:30 p.m., Trustees Theater. Appearance

by Isabella Rossellini.

Blue Velvet: 2:30 p.m., Trustees Theater Made in Dagenham: 7 p.m., Trustees Theater. Isabella Rossellini receives Lifetime Achievement Award.

Streetcar: 9:30 p.m., Trustees Theater The River Why: 9:30 p.m., Trustees. Appearance by Zach Gilford.

Saturday, Nov. 6 Cueb: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Focus: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Grampa Kevorkian: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Mashed: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Mon Monde: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Prayers for Peace: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Samsquatch: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater Up Under the Roof: 11:30 a.m., Trustees Theater U–Carmen E–Khayelitsha: 11:30 a.m., Lucas Theatre Another Year: 2:30 p.m., Trustees 127 Hours: 7 p.m., Trustees Theater, preceded by concluding Awards Ceremony. CS

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Over 12 years, Derek Cianfrance wrote 66 drafts of the script. When it came time to shoot, the director says, he threw out all his preparation.

Since its premiere last January at Sundance, Derek Cianfrance’s Blue Valentine has been snowballing down the big hill of industry buzz – it was the talk of Cannes, Toronto, London, New Orleans and just about every other international film festival this year.

Cianfrance, with just one other feature film on his resume (1998’s Brother Tied), wrote and directed this emotionally wrenching story of a married couple (Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams) whose relationship is coming to a painful close.

Blue Valentine moves back and forth through time, as Dean and Cindy experience that heady first rush of flirtation and fun, get married, have a child and, ultimately, succumb to the inevitability of age, experience and disillusionment.

Between features, Cianfrance has made a living shooting documentary films, and – as he says in this interview – that cinema verite experience paid off in dividends for Blue Valentine.

The Motion Picture Association of America, which assigns ratings to films, gave Blue Valentine the dreaded NC–17 rating, reportedly because of a drunken sex scene between Gosling and Williams, as Dean and Cindy desperately try to repair their broken bond by spending the night at a “theme” motel.

Films with an NC–17 rarely attract advertisers, and the public tends to see the rating as a “stay away” warning.

Translation: box office kiss of death.

The Weinstein Company, which will begin a national platform release Dec. 31 (to qualify for Academy Award consideration), is appealing the rating.

The case is scheduled to be heard this month in Los Angeles.

You got slapped with an NC–17. What’s up with that?

Derek Cianfrance: I have yet to find someone who’s seen the film that agrees with it. I think we were all pretty shocked when the decision was handed down. Because the movie is not an exploitation film. It’s intimate, and it’s emotional, and so we’re appealing it and hopefully we can convince the MPAA that it shouldn’t have an NC–17.

Because it really shouldn’t, and I think there are multiple examples out there that will support our case.

The best thing about this NC–17 thing so far has been the support that we’ve gotten from the industry, and from the press, and from fans, basically.

It’s just been great that people have been so on the side of the film.

Did the MPAA tell you specifically what their problem is?

Derek Cianfrance: No, they have not.

Have you seen that Kirby Dick documentary This Film is Not Yet Rated? It’s interesting. I watched it the other night.

We respect the MPAA. We respect their work, you know? We just think that this is the wrong decision. Hopefully we can work with them, and prove it to ‘em. continues on p. 24

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Those who’ve seen the film say there’s no arch violence in it, and – I quote – nobody gets naked. It’s about intimacy. I don’t get it.

Derek Cianfrance: I don’t get it either.

It’s a conservative America right now, unless you’re talking about violence.

Violence is the thing that people are desensitized to, but intimacy between two people? I don’t know.

I’ve been following the blogs where people are up in arms: “How can The Human Centipede get an R, and this thing gets an NC–17?”

I don’t believe in censorship in any way. But I will say my kids see far worse watching commercials. We watch Denver Broncos football every Sunday – because I’m from Colorado – and I have to turn off the commercials for them, because it’s too much for them. It’s all violent. Guns, you know, it doesn’t matter: Ten thousand people can get mowed down with a machine gun.

Girls can get raped and eviscerated, hanging upside down, and it’s R–rated, you know?

Do you think the people who decide these things are afraid of reality? Of your portrait of reality?

Derek Cianfrance: I’d hate to speak for them, but I will say that that was the intention of our film, was to make something honest, and that people could see themselves in. And that people could find situations they don’t normally see on a movie screen. Moments where it was out of the realm of fantasy, and into the realm of intimate reality. And these moments that you only share with your loved ones.

The first film I made was Brother Tied, it’s about brothers. This film is about husbands and wives. My next film, The Place Beyond the Pines, is going to be about fathers and sons. I think I’m so interested in telling stories about families because in families I think you see the honesty in people. There’s no facade left in a family. There’s no fakeness. With a family, you really get to know the light and dark side of people.

Because you’re so intimate and close with them.

And this movie is a movie about family and a relationship.

Of course, when you meet someone for the first time, they’re going to be smiling and trying to make a good impression. And that definitely happens in Blue Valentine when they meet each other.

But after this couple has lived together for six years, there’s demons

inside both of these people. And those demons come out.

When I meet people, I like to know the whole person. I don’t want just the good stuff. I don’t want just the happy stuff out of people.

There’s a hand–held, documentary feel to the footage I’ve seen. Has making documentaries influenced the way you shot the movie?

Derek Cianfrance: Absolutely. In the 12 years that I was trying to make this film, I wrote 66 drafts of the script. I had storyboarded 1,200 shots, and there were these epic, sweeping shots.

And over those years, as I wasn’t making this film, my bread and butter became documentaries. And as a documentary filmmaker, I learned how to listen. I think there’s the archetypal image of the narrative filmmaker, the director – like the Cecil B. DeMille guy, the guy with the megaphone who’s projecting his voice and pointing his finger.

And in my experience with documentaries, it wasn’t like that. To me, in documentaries the megaphone doesn’t go to your mouth; it goes to your ear. In documentaries, you use that megaphone to funnel in the world, and to listen to the world.

It’s not a particularly “plotty” movie.

In those 12 years, over those 66 drafts, we didn’t change the story, we just stripped the layers off of the story. We stripped the layers off of the characters, the artifice. And tried to get down to the rawness of these people.

When I was shooting documentaries, I was training myself to find living, breathing moments. Because in documentaries, you don’t get a Take 2 sometimes. You have to be so sharp and precise, and your instincts have to be on to find things as they happen.

So when it came time to make this film, I threw all my preparations away.

The danger was that it would come off as flat and not alive. I like living films; I like moments that are really happening.

How did you impart this to your actors?

Derek Cianfrance: My initial direction to the actors was “Surprise me.” It was “Let’s do the script, but let’s break it.

Let’s fail greatly together. Let’s do things that are gonna be embarrassing, and if we can do those embarrassing things we can also do great things.”

I set up a rule with them that there were no bad ideas. That meant everyone could give things without judgement.

Derek Cianfrance: Well, I consider Ryan and Michelle to be co–writers, I’ll say that first. Because I spent about seven years talking with Michelle about this film, and about five years with Ryan, and after my meetings with them over the years I would be so inspired that I would go home and re–write the script, based on our conversations. So that’s one level.

And once we got to shooting, we tried to – again – keep it alive. And yes, we were all bringing personal things to it. And we were letting the moment live.

In the scene where they’re walking along the bridge, Michelle’s character Cindy has a secret. In the script it was basically two pages of dialogue where she’s telling Dean what was going on with her.

Right before we started to shoot I went over to Michelle and I said “Michelle, throw away all the dialogue.

Don’t use any of the dialogue.” I said “Here’s the only thing you have to do now: Don’t tell him your secret.

shuts us down for the day.

Ryan and I gave each other high–fives, because we had gotten the moment.

I think we were all pretty shocked when the decision was handed down. Because the movie is not an exploitation film. It’s intimate, and it’s emotional, and so we’re appealing it and hopefully we can convince the MPAA that it shouldn’t have an NC– 17. Because it really shouldn’t, and I think there are multiple examples out there that will support our case.

Whatever you do, don’t tell him what’s going on.”

And then I told Ryan, “Throw away the script, but here’s what you have to do: Get her to tell you. Do whatever you have to do to get her to tell you.”

We’re 45 minutes or so into shooting, walking back and forth across the Manhattan Bridge, the sun is setting, and Michelle is staying strong. And we’re burning a lot of film, and she will not give it up to him.

And Ryan’s getting frustrated. My producers are getting frustrated: “What the hell are we doing?”

Finally Ryan, so frustrated, starts climbing the fence on the Manhattan Bridge. There’s no safety net, there’s no stunt double, he’s 300 feet above the water. We don’t have insurance for that kind of thing. And he’s scared of heights.

Thankfully, in that moment, Michelle tells him what her secret is. Thankfully she does, because with Ryan being the kind of guy that he is, who knows how far he will keep going.

My producer came running over - it’s a long bridge, and thankfully he’s out of shape so it took him a while. And he

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I was up, and I texted on silent mode to my A.D. who was outside with the girl who plays their daughter. I said OK, send her in. We were rolling.

She comes in through the dog door, and she wakes up Ryan. And we actually have him waking up onscreen. I feel like audiences nowadays are so sharp with moments – they watch YouTube and they see these incredible moments – and I feel like they know when you’re pulling the wool over their eyes.

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For the 28–year–old Gilford, shooting on the Hawaiian Islands is nirvana.

Gilford is from the suburbs of Chicago, and it combines his two passions – acting and the outdoors.

Before his success with Friday Night Lights, he was a YMCA Camp Leader, and a licensed guide for the teen group Adventures Cross Country.

Screening Nov. 5 at the Savannah Film Festival – with the actor in attendance – is The River Why, s a big–screen adaptation of David James Duncan’s beloved novel about a young man who leaves his family for a solitary life in the great outdoors.

Gus Orviston’s parents are both fishermen – his mother, a hook–and–line master, and his father a snobby fly fisherman who’s written several popular books on the subject.

Gus (Gilford) is determined to find himself, beyond their considerable shadows. He is himself a fly fisherman

of considerable acumen, and although his methods are unconventional he gets the job done, and before too long he’s the talk of the small Oregon river town where he’s planted himself.

With supporting turns from William Hurt, Amber Heard and Kathleen Quinlan, The River Why is a coming–of–age story with more than one unusual twist. Lushly photographed, it’s an independent film with two big–name stars: Zach Gilford and Mother Nature.

The two get equal screen time.

I know you’re an outdoors guy, but had you gone fly fishing before?

Zach Gilford: Before this, I’d never actually done any fly fishing before. So they sent me up to this place in Idaho called Three Rivers Ranch. I spent a week there, learning how to fly fish and stuff. It was really fun because there was this fly fishing guy, Ron Heck, he’s been around for a while, and he has a 15–year–old son who’s been fly fishing since he was a baby. I would go around with the two of them; Ron’s teaching me the right way to fly fish, and his son’s giving me pointers.

He’s just hopping around on these rocks, and he can just pick off fish. And I’m watching, and Ron’s going “He’s got his own way of doing things. He definitely does not do it by the book, but that kid can catch fish.”

And it struck a chord with me for when I went to go shoot. Because with this story – it made me not stress out as much about having perfect form or something like that. As long as it looked like I knew what I was doing, and had

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kind of gotten my own swagger, it made perfect sense. Because really, at the end of the day, all you’re trying to do is catch fish.

So you learned how to do it – could you go on a river and catch a fish today?

Zach Gilford: Yeah, I’ve gone a couple times since, and it’s fun. But it’s one of those things where you definitely need practice, and you get rusty ... so much of it is reading the water, and knowing what fly to use, and with that I still need a lot of help. It always takes me a while to get back into it. A couple months ago I got to go on a big fishing trip down in Belize, for bonefish and tarpon, which is big saltwater fly fishing. Those are much bigger rods, and much heavier line, and I hadn’t fished in over a year, so it took a definite adjustment to get used to it again. Especially because those are hard rods to use.

You grew up in Evanston, Illinois ... where did your love of the outdoors come from?

Zach Gilford: I went to summer camp growing up, and they had a tripping program at that camp, and as soon as I was old enough I started trying to do those trips. Got really into it.

My family had done a couple of park camping trips when I was younger, like the Badlands of South Dakota and a couple other places. When I was 18, me and a couple friends, we started every summer. We’d go for a month camping, everywhere from the Wind Rivers

in Wyoming, Glacier National Park in Montana, the Olympics and Cascades in Washington, California, Colorado.

We’d just go backpack for weeks on end.

Then I got some training with NOLS, the National Outdoor Leadership School, and by the time I was 21 I started leading trips for a company, and take kids out doing it.

What was the transition into acting?

Zach Gilford: It was just something else that I was doing. It always seemed fun; playing make–believe seemed like a good job. So those are kinda the two things that I did. It just kinda worked out. I loved English, and I loved math, but they weren’t anything I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing. I really enjoyed the subjects, but I wasn’t gonna write a book, and I wasn’t gonna write essays about books for a living. I wasn’t gonna be a mathematician. But these were things I also enjoyed and could see myself doing.

I would imagine that there’s not a lot of money, for lack of a better phrase, in being an outdoorsman.

Zach Gilford: There’s not. But there’s also not a lot of overhead. A lot of my friends who have worked with me in that field, they kind of go from job to job. A lot of times they’re living out of their cars. Or in some temporary apartment.

Are you to the point where you’ll put one ahead of the other? Say you’re on a backpacking trip, and your agent

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Zach Gilford: I think wherever you are takes precedence. I’m at a point where, sadly for me, I’m starting to give a little more precedent to the whole entertainment industry. Just because that’s where there’s going to be a little bit of longevity.

But at the same time, last summer I spent six weeks in Costa Rica leading a couple trips, and the team that I work with are really cool about it. They get that it’s something that’s important to me. I tell them “I’m going to be gone until this point ...” I’ll never be on a trip and like, leave in the middle of it to go on an audition or something like that.

What drew you to the story of The River Why? Zach Gilford: It’s a great story. I’d read the book and I really liked it. I thought there was a lot of humor in it. It’s actually very cherished by the fly fishing community. And I love being outdoors, so it was really exciting to get to go and run around in rivers and fish, and be outside and make a movie.

Unless I’m going to do a remake of Touching the Void, or Alive or something like that, or something about Everest, this was a great way to combine the two things that I enjoy. CS The River Why screens at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Trustees Theater (with an appearance

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‘I just wanted to do something that was funny about science’

Even when you’re talking about bugs, sex sells.

Green Porno, produced for the Internet and TV On Demand by the Sundance Channel, began in 2008 as a series of short, comical films about the curious (to us, anyway) mating habits of animals. It was a runaway smash.

The series, re–titled Seduce Me for the 2010 season, is written, co–directed and hosted by actress Isabella Rossellini, who’ll bring the newest set of shorts to the Savannah Film Festival Friday, Nov. 5. That evening, she’ll receive the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Rome–born Rossellini, whose parents were a beautiful Swede (Ingrid Bergman) and a dashing Italian (Roberto Rossellini), had many years of success as a model, appearing on the cover of, among others, Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle and Vanity Fair. For 14 years, she was the international spokeswoman for the cosmetics company Lancome.

Her vast filmography includes Stanley Tucci’s delightful comedy Big Night,

the zany Death Becomes Her (alongside Meryl Streep and Bruce Willis), the Beethoven drama Immortal Beloved and, perhaps most famously, David Lynch’s psycho–sexual mystery melodrama Blue Velvet. In that 1986 classic, Rossellini played torch singer Dorothy Valens, a woman with a voracious – and quirky – sexual appetite.

Blue Velvet screens Friday, right after Seduce Me. There’s nothing glamorous about Rossellini onscreen in Seduce Me. Whether she’s playing a bedbug, a garter snake or a duck, she’s dressed in simple, primary–colored costumes. As she’s explaining the creatures’ seduction rituals, she and a couple of silent actors (or actresses) demonstrate, using foam rubber, carboard and papier mache.

Rossellini’s love for animals will again be in evidence, early in 2011 on the Discovery Channel. She’ll narrate a one–hour special on urban wildlife

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– rats, pigeons and the like.

And she will, not doubt, make it all sound sexy.

Where did the Green Porno/Seduce Me concept come from? Was it your idea, or were you approached?

Isabella Rossellini: Sundance cast the net out to people who were at the festival – and they liked a short film that I had done previously, which they had bought for the television channel.

They contacted me and said they were interested in experimenting with the Internet. They wanted a possible series for the Internet that was identified with the tradition already established

by YouTube. It seemed that there was a tremendous appetite for short films.

They said to keep in mind that people would watch short films on their IPhone or some other device, on a small screen, so you’re not going to shoot Gone With the Wind or Apocalypse Now. And also that Robert Redford was inclined to finance experimental films if

they were environmentally–oriented.

Because that was one of the missions of Sundance.

So with that in mind, I looked at several short films and decided that animation looked very good on a small screen. So that gave me the art direction – a very colorful film. Then I thought – environmental, well, I’ve always loved animals. And I could do a series about some of the strange behavior of animals, especially sex. Because sex is always interesting, for everybody. I mean, I like animals but a lot of people don’t. But everybody seems to be interested in sex.

And that’s how Green Porno came about.

Were these factoids that you were already aware of, or did you use an animal behavior expert?

Isabella Rossellini: I had always taken courses in biology, so I did have some of the information. When I started writing the film, and putting it together, I also researched more. We came out with

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The mating habits of ducks: Isabella Rossellini and friend in Seduce Me

eight for the first Green Porno series, and it was instantly very successful on the Internet. And so then they commissioned me more. And now we have done 28 of them.

Seduce Me is still part of Green Porno.

Some people were offended by the word “porno” – we were looking for sponsors, and some said “we cannot sponsor anything with the word porno in it.” So we looked for a different title.

Was it your intention to educate and entertain at the same time?

Isabella Rossellini: I wanted, in a minute and a half, two minutes, to have two reactions: A laugh, and then a “Wow! I didn’t know that.” And I think we succeeded I saved watching the one on bedbugs for last, because they kind of creep me out. Then I learned, from you, that the male actually punctures the female – he pierces her body – with a sharp appendage. What I find interesting about the short – and many of them – is that it’s sexually explicit, but it’s not.

Isabella Rossellini: No, it never is. Children see it. I know that a lot of teachers have shown it in schools.

It’s not called a penis, but that’s what it is. It’s an organ to penetrate. Incredibly enough, the female has evolved into this incredible thing because she doesn’t have a vagina, or an opening that’s connected to her eggs. She has a blood system that will carry the sperm to her ovaries. Which is very unusual. It’s not something that you would see a lot in other animals.

In this country especially, you’re associated with Blue Velvet, which is a very dark and sexual film. Do you think, therefore, that it was logical for Sundance to have you do these films about animal sexual habits?: “Isabella Rossellini. Sex. People will get it.”

Isabella Rossellini: (long pause). You know, Blue Velvet happened 20 years ago. So I do know that Blue Velvet is one of my most famous films. It’s almost 25 years ago.

But you know, in the logic of your life, I didn’t say “Oh, I’ve done Blue Velvet, let me continue on the theme of sex, but this time addressing it through the animals.” I never really thought about it.

It was a different project. It came from a different thing.

When you’re at a festival, and you’re talking to the press, they just pick a highlight of your life. And they find a continuity. Maybe of course, it’s a continuity in everybody’s life. But it isn’t conscious, or deliberate, or because I’ve done Blue Velvet, let me do something sexual. I just wanted to do something that was funny about science.

I also knew that sex sells. Sex is interesting. If I was going to do it about all the different mouthpieces, all the different mouths that exist, maybe Sundance was going to be unlikely to finance it, because they don’t have an audience.

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The Candidate A cautionary tale about ambition and the perils of the corporate ladder that would have fit right into an episode of Rod Serling’s Night Gallery. A young office drone, consumed by jealousy and spite, is visited by a representative from a bizarre secret society.

Filmmaker: David Karlak Age: No thanks!

Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mich.

At SCAD: Graduated spring 2010 from Film and Television About the film: “I was Visual Effects Supervisor for Marcus Dunstan on his film The Collector, and I guess to pay me back he wrote The Candidate for my senior project. And he produced it as well. It’s based on a short story he came across at his literary agency.

I fell in love with it the instant he pitched it to me over the phone.”

Where was it shot? “I knew that the location was

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Filmmaker: Stephen Camardella Age: 22 Hometown: Cockeysville, MD At SCAD: Graduated with a BFA in Animation 2010 About the film: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The overarching message of Focus is that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re constantly bound up in the technology that aids us, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re rushing through all of our experiences because of it or missing the experiences altogether. Like a photograph, we attempt to capture our experiences so as to enjoy them at a later time, instead of actually living in the moment of the experience itself.â&#x20AC;?

Was it easy or hard?: Making a short film of any kind is certainly a difficult and arduous task. Essentially, every object seen in the film has to be created and accounted for throughout the production pipeline. Initially, concepts for the story, characters and sets must be designed. Then, 3D digital models must be modeled (constructed),

textured (colored), rigged (prepared for animation), animated, and rendered (final visual polish). There are many steps within each stage of production, all with their own technical and artistic limitations which must all be taken into account. Fortunately, I had some of the best, and most talented, colleagues at SCAD to help with the completion.â&#x20AC;?

Samsquatch A documentaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;style narrative short in which a direct descendant of Bigfoot (his mother was a human), living in obscurity in a small town, is discovered and pursued by a relentless hunter.

Filmmaker: Trevor Wild Age: 22 Hometown: Johnson City, Tenn.

At SCAD: Current Film major About the film: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had watched a short called Rare Exports Inc., which is a Finnish film about the origins of Santa Claus. I loved the realistic, yet tongueâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; inâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;cheek style that made it really funny.

I thought â&#x20AC;?If Sasquatch existed, what would it be like today, realistically?â&#x20AC;?

Logistics of the shoot?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was shot on a 300â&#x20AC;&#x201C;acre farm in northeast Georgia, extremely rural. Sam Eidson stars as Samsquatch. Not a lot of guys could take that role and be believable, but Sam was phenomenal. The hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role fell into my lap after my actor couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come out for the shoot.â&#x20AC;?

Your aim?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The documentary tone of the film comes from my desire to give the film a realistic weight. I want people to empathize with Samsquatch no matter how ridiculous the premise is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Also, when people watch a documentary, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just to be entertained, but to learn something. I suppose itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my commentary on mankind and how we all basically want the same things, no matter what our backgrounds are.â&#x20AC;? CS

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What do you hope comes next?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love directing, and hopefully this will lead to more opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hopefully the fallout of The Candidate is maybe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get to direct a commercial, or some music videos, or maybe a featureâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; length film.â&#x20AC;?

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Athens acoustic showcase: ADAM KLEIN, JUSTIN EVANS, TIMBER

At 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5. Free Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. This performance is a showcase for Cowboy Angel, a new indie label out of Athens, with some considerable Athenian talent. Adam Klein (pictured) is a singer/songwriter with a rural sound (dig that Harvest–era pedal steel!) and a Dylan/Earle sense of poetic lyricism. He’s bringing a full band. Klein’s new, third album is Wounded Electric Youth, and it features a cross–section of primo Georgia players, from Athens and beyond, including Randall Bramblett, David Blackmon, Kevin Hyde and the wonderful Karolyn Troupe (from Athens’ coolest band, Venice is Sinking).

Klein, just for the record, is the founder of Cowboy Angel.

“Classic road songs with true country style” is how a reviewer from Flagpole described Justin Evans’ debut The Owls and the Hounds.

Like Klein, Evans is an Athens singer/songwriter with an eye for detail, both lyrical and musical.

Timber is a sort of old–timey band – guitars, fiddles, mandolins and the occasional accordion – with elements of uptempo country and ‘70s acoustic country/rock. Fromted by singer/songwriter Daniel Aaron, the band has a third album out, Scrawled, which fits in nicely among the latest generation of Americana recordings. See cowboyangelmusic.com CS

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Lotsa choices in the clubs this week, including the rich Richmond Hill rock aggregate Shift-n-Gears (pictured below) at Loco’s Grill & Pub. The band includes David “Red” Shaffer on vocals, guitarists Stuart Nethery and Stephen Klohr, Robbie Howell on bass and Jim Hierd on drums ... Then there’s hardcore combos Cough and Unnamed at the Jinx; Oryx and Crake, Dare Dukes & the Blackstock Collection and General Oglethorpe and the Panhandlers at the Wormhole, Dare Dukes (again!) with The Red River at the Sentient Bean .... It’s First Friday time again for the Savannah Folk Music Society; Diedre McCalla and Buddy Mondlock share the stage at First Presbyterian Church ... Three popular repeat visitors at Live Wire this week: Ivan Neville’s phat and phunky New Orleans aggregate Dumpstaphunk, Ohio’s electronic rockers Papadosio, and the amazing one–man loop guitar band Zach Deputy (seen at left) ... CS

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Hello, world, this is America

‘Modern Masters’ exhibit chronicles birth of American abstract expressionism

by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

Most everyone is familiar with the pop culture–influenced abstract art of Andy Warhol in the late ‘60s. But Warhol’s fame was in some ways made possible by other American abstract artists working decades prior, at a time when New York City was not synonymous with fine art.

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The hit travelling exhibit “Modern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art Museum” will open at the Jepson Center for the Arts this week.

Smithsonian American Art Museum curator Virginia Mecklenburg gives a free lecture at 6 p.m. at the Nov. 4 opening.

“Abstract expressionism is considered the first American art movement that had international impact,” says Telfair Museums Director of Collections and Exhibitions Holly McCullough.

“We’re so used to New York being the center of the art world now, but prior to abstract expressionism New York wasn’t the center of the art world, that was abroad,” she says. “America became an important site of avant garde art because of what these artists were doing.”

Featuring artists like Jackson Pollack, Josef Albers, Romare Bearden, Sam Francis, Nathan Oliveira, Anne Truitt, Jim Dine and others, “Modern Masters” comprises 43 paintings and 31 sculptures collected from a bracing and dynamic time in American art propelled by two contrary impulses: A sense of post–World War II optimism and expansionism, along with a dark sense of Cold War–inspired angst.

The Smithsonian’s Mecklenburg explains: “Abstract expressionism had a lot to do with America’s emergence on the world stage after World War II,” she says. “And it also had to do with the fact that by the early 1950s the Cold War had become more intense. It was the elephant in every room at the time.”

The Cold War prompted the creation of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), essentially a propaganda arm designed to promote positive views of the U.S. throughout the world. Many of the works in “Modern Masters” were made possible by the USAID effort.

“Most of the exciting new art happening at this point was abstract expressionism and other forms of abstraction.

The U.S. sent a huge exhibition of abstract art to Europe to tour capitals of various countries to show that America was really up to par with the centuries of remarkable artistic accomplishment that all European countries could demonstrate,” says Mecklenburg.

“A group led primarily by the Museum of Modern Art in New York worked with embassies to promote and proselytize for American culture in Europe, Latin America and to some degree in Asia,” she says.

“This was a way to show off cultural prowess at the same time. Some programs involved sending not only painting and sculpture, but also things like

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the American musical —Oklahoma and South Pacific — to suggest a country that’s on the move.”

Why abstract art and not something more “official” looking? Part of the point of the propaganda effort was to show that American artists, unlike those in Communist bloc countries, were completely free to create whatever kind of art they wanted to.

However, the artists themselves were products of their times, and in some ways had little in common with the later figures of the ‘60s.

“The art was a great propaganda tool, but in a more meaningful way a lot of these artists fought in the war or were involved somehow in World War II,” says Mecklenburg.

“In some ways they were trying to deal with things they saw and felt — the whole notion of who mankind is: If we’re capable of doing these horrible things, who are we?” cs

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There are relatively few icons of 20th century world politics that loom larger than Fidel Castro.

While most everyone has seen his face on TV, in a newspaper or history book, the thought of him appearing in one’s living room is practically unimaginable.

That’s not the case for Alina Fernandez.

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Castro’s daughter

Alina Fernandez comes to town to share her unique perspective on life in exile from Cuba

by Patrick Rodgers

patrick@connectsavannah.com

Growing up in Cuba in the years following the revolution, Fernandez saw the dictator as more than just a face on television, he was her father.

Over the years, however, she became disillusioned with the propaganda of the Communist regime and in the early 1990s escaped the country using a fake passport and made her way to Spain, and then later emigrated to the United States, where she’s been living ever since.

On Sunday, she’ll make an appearance at AASU’s International Week to talk about her experiences growing up in Cuba and her relationship with Castro, which she details in her book Castro’s Daughter: An Exile’s Memoir of Cuba. We spoke with her by phone last week.

Was there a specific moment when you knew you were you going to have to leave Cuba, or was it something cumulative?

Alina Fernandez: It was something that accumulated. I was trying to find a reason to leave and convince my parents. I had to try different ways. I finally had to escape. I had to wait until I was almost 40 years old.

Did you feel like you were in danger there, or was it something that was necessary?

Alina Fernandez: I worked in a lab with computers here. I was sick of life.

Leaving Cuba is so realistic. Anybody that knows better wants to leave. It’s too much.

In 1993, after the fall of the Soviet Union, there was nothing in Cuba. Fidel gave a speech. He explained that the chicken farmers couldn’t take care of the chickens any more, and he would have to distribute the chickens throughout the population. Every Cuban received two little chicks to raise at home in order to be able to defend themselves against famine or hunger.

It’s crazy. That’s the kind of life you’re living. You have electricity for only 8 hours a day. It’s madness. I don’t know how to describe that.

Do you still have family there?

Alina Fernandez: My only family is my mother, who is still there.

Are you able to keep in touch with her?

Alina Fernandez: I can get in touch with my mother by internet or by phone. The rest of the family are viewed politically as the enemy.

What was it that made you decide to go to Spain first? Was that the easiest place to escape to? Or was there something specific that drew you there?

Alina Fernandez: What happened was that I had some friends who were able to convince some other friends to use their passport. I left with a falsified Spanish passport. That’s how I was able to leave the country. That’s the only way I could do it.

What was it that brought you to the US from Spain?

Alina Fernandez: One of the persons that helped me out was Elena Amos (wife of John Amos, one of the founders of AFLAC), she and her husband founded that company. She was a very wealthy Cuban–American woman and always concerned about helping people from Cuba and was involved in politics.

She’s the one that helped me.

She waited for me in Madrid. She said, “If you stay here, this government is friends with your father. My recommendation is for you to come to America and from there, we can put on some pressure.” She was right.

Was there a big culture shock when you arrived in the US? Alina Fernandez: I had to learn a new language. That’s enough. When you live in Cuba, there is nothing that compares to here.

For the radical left in the US, Che Guevara is a bit of a pop culture icon.

He’s on T–shirts and posters and stuff. Is there a disconnect between the history and the mythology?

Alina Fernandez: Absolutely. Che Guevara was responsible for executions in half of the country during the Revolution. He’s a pop icon. What can you do about that?

As you travel around the country given talks, what is the response generally?

Alina Fernandez: What I do is I mix personal anecdotes, which I consider funny sometimes, and what happened during the first years of the Revolution.

Nothing has changed since then. I think that people can relate to that.

I also explain, which no one knows in this country, how enormously influential Cuba has been in the 20th Century ideologically all over the world. I’m not here to complain, but to share experience with other people.

Cuba’s been back in the news, with talks about hundreds of thousands of people being laid off by the government and the potential increase of privatization.

From your perspective, does that seem like steps toward change, or is it a symptom of government problems?

Alina Fernandez: If I give you a list of the new employments that are allowed now, you’re gonna laugh. It’s nothing. cs Alina Fernandez speaks at AASU When: Sunday, Nov. 7, 3 p.m.

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Ben Greenman has decided it’s time for us to talk back to literary characters.

His recent projects What He’s Poised To Do and Letters with Character both rely upon reader engagement not only to succeed, but to exist.

His latest book, Celebrity Chekhov, inserts present day actors, reality “stars” and otherwise notable notables into classic Russian short stories. The tales suggest a new understanding of what being famous means, and what we know about those who live under the scrutiny of the public eye.

Elin Woods, Britney Spears, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, and Kim Kardashian all make appearances— and arrive on the other side with a bit more sympathy from the reader.

And with so many celebrities (and celebrity–seekers) around this week, perhaps some levity could come in handy.

I asked Greenman, one of the editors of the New Yorker and contributor to numerous publications, about Chekhov and the celebrities who wouldn’t behave.

I published a straightforward novel called Please Step Back that didn’t have any of these metafictional issues, at least overtly, though it did play with questions of what’s documentary and what’s invented.

Reading should be an exercise in keeping the mind open. I was on a book tour recently and I got some questions that struck me as odd, like “Why would you write a funny book after a serious one?” or “Why would you do a more commercial–feeling book after a more literary one?” I don’t think that way, and I would urge other people not to either.

The job as a writer, I think, is to look at how we interact with and engage with the world. Sometimes that requires thoughtful and sophisticated inquiry.

Sometimes it requires clownish comedy.

Often what’s needed is an unholy mix of the two, like what Reese’s would invent if they were literary critics instead of candy makers. You put your clownish comedy in my sophisticated inquiry. With any luck, over the course of a career, they become two great tastes that taste great together.

Why Chekhov? Why not Twain, or Aesop?

How much did you have to “change,” adapt? Did you use a newer or an older translation?

Ben Greenman: Chekhov has special expertise in probing the moral and emotional consequences of apparently ordinary transactions. I could have picked another author, but it wouldn’t have been Twain — his characters are too familiar already. Aesop is interesting, and that’s closer to the benefits of Chekhov — it’s easy to imagine Lindsay Lohan starring in The Fox and the Grapes — but with the narrative detail stripped away, it might seem too nakedly critical of the celebrities, and my point was more about satirizing society than celebrities.

Were there any celebrities that just wouldn’t behave? That rose above the narrative, and just had to be sent back to rehab?

Ben Greenman: O.J. Simpson. Also Bill Clinton. Also Michael Jackson. Also, oddly, Paula Poundstone. Some celebrities didn’t do what I wanted them to do.

Have you heard back from any of the celebrities? Or from their agents/publicists?

Ben Greenman: A little bit, but no one has gone nuts and threatened to sue me, or Chekhov. I’m a little sad about that.

I’m more sad that no one has complained about not being included.

You seem to have an affinity for surreal texts. Unfinished stories, letters to literary characters – what is it about inserting a disjunct detail into a narrative that interests you so much?

Ben Greenman: I think that the process by which we read is dangerous if it’s too smooth. Information and insights (I’ll put both of those in quotes, “information” and “insights”) get absorbed as if true, as if meaningful. How can that work for anyone? I put in strange details, I think, because they give a reader a foothold on a narrative – a little bit of ownership, a moment of drawing back. That’s not always the case: in 2009

Ben Greenman: I changed quite a bit in parts, and not very much in other parts.

I started from the Constance Garnett translation, which is kind of old–fashioned and stagey, and brought it as far into the present as I could without adding in iPhones and vajazzling.

Are you ever nervous about asking the general public to partake in your literary projects? How do you let go of the final result?

Ben Greenman: You have to let go.

That’s the direction art flows. I have written serious novels and comic stories and essays and experiments, and it’s only ever an invitation: come along if you can. CS Read the full review of Celebrity Chekhov at http://cineastesbookshelf.blogspot.com

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The chicken fried steak at Cheddar’s

Cheddars in Pooler

Sometimes, I get e–mail lambasting me for “liking everything.”

To set the record straight, I don’t look for bad food. We’re not so over–blessed with restaurants that I can run from one to another letting the chips fall. Besides, with once a week to point you toward a dining option, why would you want to be warned when you could be enlightened?

Still, it happens. Take Cheddars, for example. This Pooler, Ga., chain casual dining restaurant is big, nicely designed and consistently has a parking lot full of cars.

It’s strategically placed near retail shopping, a large apartment complex and the under construction cinema plex. The bar is inviting and the drinks menu interesting.

Like so many eateries of this genre, the menu has something for everyone, literally.

Salads, soups, sandwiches, meat ‘n’ three entrees...the flavors are Asian, Italian, Latin and Southern.

Bigger is not better.

I chose an entree: Chicken fried steak with baby carrots and mashed potatoes.

Cheddars was founded in Texas, a state that takes great pride in its chicken fried steak. This one musta been left out in the corral.

The “steak” was way smaller than the massive piece of breading it was wrapped in. It was barely warm, tough and flavorless, despite an abundant layer of cream gravy, which was also, well, not really hot.

The machine–tooled baby carrots were naturally sweet, but overcooked and beginning to wither. The potatoes were dense, lumpy and, nope, the gravy didn’t help that dish either.

About halfway through the steak, I discovered a piece of “Texas toast” beneath

the chicken fried steak. Or, was that a shingle? It was hard, equally flavorless and dry. The server was as disengaged as the meal.

C’mon folks, this stuff comes off a steam table. It’s not that hard. A friend who dines there regularly agreed with my assessment and told me the secret: “Order the Chicken Pot Pie,” he said. “Best thing on the menu.”

Lots of other restaurants do the steam table thing perfectly, like Larry’s Restaurant on Skidaway Road, 21 Shortstop near Rincon, Marandy’s on Eisenhower Drive. I could go on and on – but not about Cheddars.

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Wanna please me? Cheese (cake) me!

Brian Torres and his band of partners have opened Form in the former Eos location at 1801 Habersham St. Torres’ well–developed cheesecake recipe is the centerpiece, but also look for an amazing selection of consumer gourmet foods to go, artisan cheeses, retail wine sales and other edible delights. The crew is still working out some details and bringing the store fully online, but keep it in your sights.

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She’s back!

Chef Michele Jemison, who rocked many palates with her short–lived Red Door on Wilmington Island, hopped to another Island (Skidaway) to open Swank.

Bistro.

Jemison says the Diamond Causeway restaurant will offer “local fare with French flair.” I’ll have opening highlights next week. cs

As the consumer market for craft beer continues to grow, expect to see more and more brewers jumping on the bandwagon The newest to hit town is from Napa, Calif. Napa Smith Brewery sits just south of the undisputed wine making capital of North America.

That’s not that odd. Just west of Napa, in Mendocino County, hops was the agricultural tour de force for decades. Happily, many of those vineyard owners are now replanting hops again – to fill a growing demand from extraordinary craft brewers that are popping up all around them I don’t know where Napa Smith gets it hops, but its scored an outstanding brewer. Don Barkley started making craft beer in 1978 at New Albion Brewery, America’s first new brewery since Prohibition. He went on to help found Mendocino Brewing Co., where he became an icon in the industry creating such legendary beers as Red Tail Ale and Eye of the Hawk.

At Napa Smith, Barkley is making an admirable stable of beers. The wheat beer is the weakest in my opinion, although my palate is more atoned to classic European wheats. Still, I found that across the portfolio, Barkley delivers wonderful balance and a character that make these exceptional food beers.

The Pale Ale is true to style, unlike so many PAs that are really IPAs – at least in terms of robust hoppiness. The Organic IPA kicks up the IBUs – and placates the folks looking for a true organic brew.

What shone for me was the Amber Ale and Lost Dog Red Ale. Each poured beautifully in the glass and then stood strong in the flavor department.

The Amber Ale is sweet and malty on the nose and then cascades gentle hops character on your palate. Lost Dog, which pours a deep copper color, is a bolder beer – still balanced but with more bite and less sweetness. This one would be a perfect companion for a bowl full of hearty winter stew.

The December issue of Wine Enthusiast will name Napa Smith one of its Top 25 Beers of 2010. This fledgling West Coast brand will need that kind of push, regardless of how good the beer is, to gain shelf space –and consumer confidence – here on the East Coast.

Your palate is the best judge – Napa Smith Brewery is certainly a newcomer that’s worth knowing. cs

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I don’t know how this happened, but hardly anyone I know or have talked to that’s visiting Savannah has ever heard of Barnes, the barbecue people on Whitaker by Broughton. Their barbecue is some of the best in Savannah.

What they do is so good, I’m surprised it hasn’t been outlawed yet. The pork that they barbecue is so tender and juicy...

Man, I just drooled on myself. Again.

That is a true story, bro.

And they don’t smother it in sauce, either. Don’t get me wrong, I love sauce–smothering, but they leave it to you to do that. They do not play around.

They are all about the pork.

I’ve been there a lot, but this last time I went with my boyfriend and got the City Slicker, a delicious “rich cousin” to the Redneck Reuben (which is amazing). It has tons of delicious pulled pork on it, slathered with their slightly–sweet coleslaw and topped cheddar cheese and sandwiched between two buttery, toasted... uh... toasts. There’s a small amount of barbecue sauce on it, with the majority coming as a side.

Barnes’ sauce is very mysterious to me. It isn’t sweet enough to be totally ketchup-based and I definitely taste that mustardy zing somewhere in there, but it clearly isn’t mustard-based. It’s almost like a fusion of ketchup and mustardbased sauce, something I’ve tasted more than once, but only in Savannah.

The sandwich is huge. It may not look huge, but it is. Trust me. They pack as much pork and coleslaw onto those two flimsy toasts as they possibly can, and I love them for it.

There’s no feeling better than getting your money’s worth, especially if it involves barbecue being eaten. By me.

I also got the macaroni and cheese and, I’m sorry to you as well, Barnes, you just aren’t as good at it as my mom is. But you do come pretty close.

The mac ‘n’ cheese is soft and cheesy and it’s good Southern mac ‘n’ cheese and not that Kraft stuff. Come on, people. It’s a fairly simple recipe and I know you can do it! I believe in you!

My boyfriend got this whimsical concoction called a BBQ Sundae. It both is and isn’t what it sounds like.

What it isn’t is barbecue pork and sauce

on vanilla ice cream. What it is is pulled pork on top of coleslaw on top of baked beans.

Now, it sounds weird, but a lot of weird–sounding things are actually good, like French fries with a Wendy’s Frosty or buffalo chicken pizza.

He ate it by dumping it out of the large cup they put it in, and I think that might be the best way because their forks aren’t quite huge enough to get all layers out of the cup in one bite. The coleslaw and barbecue of course go together, but the surprising thing for me was the baked beans.

They go so well with both the coleslaw and the barbecue and I didn’t expect that at all. They were really well made beans too; not too sweet and just soft enough to be not mushy.

The Barnes French fries are pretty good, but they don’t have any seasoning on them or anything. If I could change one thing about Barnes, it would be the plain fries. They are really well cooked,

you know, but ketchup is the wrong flavor for the meal and the barbecue sauce on the fries is OK, but it’s just not quite right for me.

You know what? I bet if they put a barbecue dry rub as seasoning on those fries, they’d be unstoppable.

I’m serious, Barnes. I hope you read this. I’ll make fries for you in exchange for pulled pork. High fives all around!

Lastly, let’s talk about the sweet tea.

It’s awesome. Perfect. It’s Southern sweet tea. Don’t change it. EVER. Also, sometimes, they give you these giant cups for sweet tea and other times, they just give you a normal cup.

If anyone knows why, please enlighten me because I haven’t been able to figure it out.

I still love you, Barnes! Even if your cup usage confuses and scares me!

Love, Caroline... cs barnes bbq/ 109 Whitaker St.

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Brushes with greatness

Savannah playwright Jim Holt explores art, comedy and mystery with Three Picassos

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Boy With a Pipe, a 1905 painting by Pablo Picasso, fetched $105 million at a Sotheby’s auction in 2004, breaking the record for the sale price of a single painting.

This caught Jim Holt’s attention. “I’ve read stories that speculated on the possibility that there were more Picassos out there,” says the Savannah–based playwright. “Of course, he was very prolific.

“Even when he was famous, he would do things when he needed money. He would buy a stack of plain white china and do a little doodle on each plate, sign it, and then sell the whole stack of plates.”

Holt, the founder of City Lights Theatre Company, wrote and directed the comedy/thriller Three Picassos, which will premiere Nov. 6 at the City of Savannah’s S.P.A.C.E. venue.

It’s about a woman named Marcella who inherits her dead grandmother’s

New York apartment; in the 1920s, so the rumor goes, Grandma had enjoyed a passionate fling with the great painter.

Now there may be three long–lost Picasso works hidden somewhere in the apartment.

Complicating matters are a friendly lawyer, whose motives are unclear, a nosy neighbor with an agenda, and a mysterious “force” that attacks Marcella in the middle of the night.

For Holt, “the idea that there might be another Picasso out there, let alone three, was very intriguing. Because of the value. Especially if you consider if they were paintings that had never been seen before.”

The playwright admits he’s not much of a fine art connoisseur, but the story

was too good not to explore.

“I used to be friends with Mary Aiken, who was the last wife of Conrad Aiken,” Holt says. “She was a painter, and she was a young girl in Paris and in Spain when all of the famous American expatriates were there, and she knew a lot of these people. She and her husband were very good friends with T.S. Eliot and his wife.

“She used to tell me stories about going to places and seeing a room with two or three Picassos, and various painters who were just becoming famous. She had some of these, although she didn’t own a Picasso.

“So I had this sort of background in mind. I thought about a woman having an affair with Picasso, and having been gifted paintings. It didn’t seem that far out of hand because Picasso had a lot of affairs, with a lot of young women.”

Holt, who recently revived City Lights after a three–year hiatus, is

organizing an advisory board for a 2011 Playwright’s Festival; he’s looking for both playwrights and advisors (e–mail jholt31401@aol.com to inqure).

Meanwhile, he’s busy painting Three Picassos.

“This is so new that three weeks ago we added a whole new scene to it,” he says.

The cast was already well into rehearsals – and happily, Holt explains, “They loved the scene; it was a very short scene, but it added a lot of dramatic tension to the play. And it also cleared up some things, plot–wise, to really help the show.” CS Three Picassos Where: City of Savannah S.P.A.C.E., 9 Henry Street When: At 8 p.m. Nov. 6, 12 and 13; at 3 p.m. Nov. 7 and 14 Tickets: $10 Reservations: (912) 507–4112

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Ludacris @ GSU Before he was the hip hop star called Ludacris, Chris Bridges was a student at Georgia Southern University, studying music management.

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This platinum–selling rapper returns to his alma mater Nov. 12, for a concert at J.I. Clements Stadium. Tickets, on sale now at gsustore.com, are $20 GSU students, $30 faculty and staff, and $35 general public.

Four Ludacris albums – Chicken– n–Beer, The Red Light District, Release Therapy and Battle of the Sexes – went to No. 1 on the Billboard chart.

The Grammy winner is also a philanthropist, a label mogul, and an actor of considerable renown.

Ludacris had a memorable role in the drama Crash (2004) and played a version of himself in the impressive Hustle and Flow the following year.

His other films include 2 Fast 2 Furious, Fred Claus, Max Payne, Gamer and Repo Men.

A little more • Comedian Reggie Ballard – better known as Bruh Man on Martin Lawrence’s 1990s sitcom Martin – comes to the Charles H. Morris Center Nov. 12.

Tickets for the 9:30 p.m. show, billed as Bruh Man and Friends, are $15 advance, $20 at the door. You can get ‘em at Coach’s Corner, Lester’s Forist, Phatt Katz ad Sunset Novelties.

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The sort of homogenized, faintly uplifting film that’s plugged in the ads with a “Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award” logo (a scarlet letter to seasoned moviegoers), Conviction relates the true–life tale of Betty Anne Waters (Swank), a lower–class Massachusetts wife and mother who spends close to two decades of her life trying to prove the innocence of her brother Kenny (Rockwell). Charged with murder, Kenny’s serving a life sentence thanks in no small part to the efforts of a humorless police officer (Melissa Leo) and the testimonies of his wife (Clea DuVall) and girlfriend (Juliette Lewis). But Betty Anne is convinced that he’s not guilty, so this woman of limited education concentrates on the single goal of becoming a lawyer so she can work to free her sibling.

The cast members, especially the two leads, do their best to sell what on paper is a worthy story, but their game efforts come up short against the thudding treatment by Goldwyn and Gray. The two filmmakers are so myopic in their focus on their heroine’s pitbull approach to judiciary matters that they fail to provide much in the way of context, with important background details either painted in broad strokes or ignored altogether.

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Hereafter

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The script by Peter Morgan (The Queen) follows three separate stories that eventually dovetail in one satisfying finale. The first focuses on George Lonegan (Matt Damon in a beautifully modulated performance), a bona fide psychic whose ability to glimpse into the afterworld has left him alone in this world. The second tale follows French journalist Marie Lelay (Cecile de France), whose near–death experience during the devastating 2004 tsunami has understandably affected everything from her career to her relationships.

Finally, there are Marcus and Jason (Frankie McLaren and George McLaren), twin lads from London who find their brotherly bond seemingly severed on the heels of a tragic incident.

Hereafter unfolds with the patience of a good book, a factor likely to turn off more antsy audience members. Yet those who don’t flinch at its meditative rhythms will find much to appreciate, starting with the understated manner in which Eastwood and Morgan present their material. Steadfastly refusing to engage in dogmatic pursuits, the pair are content to offer a universally accessible look at the manner in which people become so preoccupied with the notion of death that they are unable or unwilling to live for themselves.

The picture’s low–key approach extends to the fleeting supernatural moments, shot in a matter–of–fact way that’s neither fussy nor forced. Indeed, Hereafter emerges as the most gentle picture in Eastwood’s filmography, a sincere push for establishing meaningful connections among the living in our own world, as well as a ruminative exploration on the importance of making peace with this life before venturing into the great unknown.

WAITING FOR “SUPERMAN” 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 charismatic 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

Red The action extravaganza Red is fun for a multitude of reasons, covering its bases quite nicely. Fans of movie stars doing the unexpected can revel in the sight of Dame Helen Mirren handling a machine gun the size of a Buckingham Palace guard house. Devotees of inventive visual gags can delight in the sequence in which John Malkovich uses his weapon to bat away a threatening hand grenade. And aficionados of clever scripting can enjoy the moment when Bruce Willis describes Karl Urban by noting he has “pretty hair.”

There’s much more to enjoy, which makes Red among the better action spectacles of recent vintage. It admittedly gets bogged down in the late going, when the tired genre conventions stake their claim with predictable double–crosses and expected character epiphanies, but overall, it’s a smart, slick endeavor that gets added mileage from its cast of seasoned screen vets.

How seasoned? The arithmetic mean of the five top–billed stars’ ages is 59; throw 93–year–old supporting player Ernest Borgnine into the equation, and the calculator starts to overheat.

Based on the DC comic book of the same name, Red actually plays like a wink to Danny Glover’s classic line from the Lethal Weapon series: “I’m too old for this shit.” In Red, these aging ex–agents are definitely not too old for the challenges placed in front of them, all of which stem from the fact that they’re marked (along with several others) for termination as a result of their participation in a covert operation that took place back in 1981. Frank

Moses (Willis) is one of these former CIA hotshots trying to save his own skin, a task made more difficult by the fact that (shades of Knight and Day) he also has to protect the innocent woman (a winsome Mary–Louise Parker) inadvertently mixed up in these dangerous dealings.

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By employing imagination in all facets of the production, Red manages to avoid being lumped together with another recent title with AARP credentials: the generic, geriatric The Expendables.

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.

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the difficulties faced by Secretariat’s determined owner (typically reliable Diane Lane) and flamboyant trainer (John Malkovich). 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.

WALL STREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS Michael Douglas won the Best Actor Oscar for his sly turn as uber–capitalist Gordon Gekko in 1987’s Wall Street, but the majority of the film’s running time was commandeered by Charlie Sheen as his gullible protege. That timeshare worked for that picture, but with the 23–years–after–the–fact Money Never Sleeps, it’s no secret that we’re all here for Douglas. But aside from a quick glimpse of him in the prologue, he doesn’t return for a full half–hour, meaning that it’s Shia LaBeouf calling the shots. He’s passable as a financial whiz kid who’s in love with Gordon’s daughter (Carey Mulligan) but finds himself turning to her estranged dad to help take down a corporate nemesis.

But it’s Douglas’ continuing commitment to his iconic role that sporadically gooses the proceedings.

The Social Network Like the screwball comedies and film noir staples of yore, The Social Network exhibits an extraordinary gift for gab.

Words fly like machine gun strafes, and arguments generally end with the more verbally adroit speaker standing over the other person like a wave that’s managed to tumble a surfer. If screenwriting was considered a sport, Aaron Sorkin’s script wouldn’t just be competing for year–end movie awards but for Olympic gold as well.

One of the best films of the year, The Social Network is the fascinating (though factually sketchy) story of how a Harvard nerd by the name of Mark Zuckerberg (superbly played by Jesse Eisenberg) created Facebook and in the process became the world’s youngest billionaire. Yet this isn’t an inspiring movie about an underdog beating the odds as much as it’s a prickly mishmash of how one person’s insecurities led to material gains even as his personality remained stuck in an arrogant, off–putting zone.

As depicted here, Zuckerberg is frightfully brilliant, yet brains don’t compensate for the manner in which he screws over people, particularly his only friend (Andrew Garfield, much better here than in the upcoming Never Let Me Go). And when Napster co–founder Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake, impressively playing sleazy) worms his way into the game, the fledgling company really takes off, but at what cost to Zuckerberg’s already blackened soul?

Coming off the overrated slog The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, director David Fincher keeps the proceedings – two separate lawsuits on top of the Facebook genesis material – moving at a rapid clip, a task made easier by Sorkin’s breezy, biting dialogue and ani-

mated performances by a well–chosen cast. But a quick pace isn’t the same as a hurried one, and The Social Network takes its time in showing how one loner was able to unite 500 million friends, even as he remained perpetually hidden on the other side of the cold, glaring screen.

LET ME IN The world needed an immediate remake of Sweden’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, cash–in–quick product.

Crafted with extreme care by writer–director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), this is that rare retelling that pays the utmost respect to its predecessor.

As before, the setting is an apartment complex in a frozen environment (here, Los Alamos, N.M)., where lonely young Owen (The Road’s Kodi Smit–McPhee) notices he has new neighbors in the form of Abby (Chloe Grace Moretz of Kick–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 doesn’t like candy and can only hang out with him at night.

Reeves is clearly thinking for himself, and while his slight altercations result in a picture not quite as powerful as its predecessor, he’s to be commended for creating a film that ably stands on its own.

CASE 39 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.

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. 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. 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/

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.

National Council of Negro Women

meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum. Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, 460 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. , Savannah

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 Republican Women

meets the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 am at Johnny Harris Restaurant Banquet Room on Victory Drive. Cost is $13 at the door. 598-1883. Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 East Victory Drive , Savannah

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.

Benefits Blessed Sacrament School Auction

A country hoe-down complete with mechanical bull. Auction items include vacation packages, jewelry, art and more. Nov. 6, 6:30-9:30pm. Tickets: $25/adv, $30/door.

Blessed Sacrament School, 1003 E. Victory Dr. www.bss-savannah.org

Broadway on Bull

Saturday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. at the Savannah Theatre. Proceeds benefit Live Oak Public Libraries. Tickets are $35 for adults, $17 for children ages 16 and under. To order tickets, call the box office at 233-7764 or purchase online at www.savannahtheatre. com.

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

Step up to the plate

A charity softball tournament with proceeds benefiting local and international charities assisting orphans held at the Paulson Softball Complex. There will be both men (competitive & Fun League) and Co-ed Leagues available. Admission to the park is an Item for operation Christmas Child or a $2 donation. The team Entry Fee is $300. Nov. 6th. For info: play4orphans@ aol.com or 912-604-0786

Call for Entries 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

Savannah’s Got Talent II

Whatever your talent, bring it! $10 entrance fee for the first 30 to enter. Sign-up: Tuesdays & Thursdays (5:00-7:00pm). 3 minutes to show off your talent. First prize $150. Nov. 13, 2010 @ Delaware Center 1805 Lincoln St. 7:00 pm-10:00pm. For info:

Maurice Brown @ 912-428-1709

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.

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/

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 tskart@yahoo.com for more info.

Conversational Spanish

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

Conversational Spanish Group

Want to improve your Spanish skills?

Meet at the Sentient Bean every Monday, 5:00pm. Group focuses on increasing vocabulary, grammar, and conversational confidence! Free and open to all levels of experience. Call Ronnie at 912-257-0333, or email dvorakquartet12@yahoo.com for more info.

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: 912604 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.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register.

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Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm.

Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 34:30pm. For more info: 912-232-4232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com

Intro to Photoshop

Learn to use Adobe Photoshop. Nov. 20 from 9am-3pm. $59 per person. Nessmith-Lane 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.

Music Lessons

New “mommy and me” music classes starting in Nov. Certified teacher with BA in Music Education. New classes offered for students ages 6 months-5 years. Private lessons also available for piano, woodwinds, brass, beginner guitar, and more!

Contact Ms. Amy at msamyschoolofmusic@ gmail.com or at 912-659-0993.

New Horizons Adult Band Program

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 Portman’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.

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

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Tantra Lounge (8 E. Broughton St). November 13th, 5-7pm. For more info, visit www.risquepen.com

Red Bull specials, $4 Jager Bombs, $4 RBVs

thurs nov 4 – 9pm, $15

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

$2 shots of Jager & Ketel One

sat nov 6 – 10pm, $8

PAPADOSIO LADIES NIGHT

$3 Cosmo's, martinis, margaritas & wine all night. Guys get $3 tequila & whiskey shots all night!

mon nov 8 – 10pm, FREE

S.I.N. NIGHT

1/2 price drinks for those in industry!

PING PONG IS BACK! Tournaments @ 8pm

tues nov 9 – 10pm, $1

$1 BALLER NIGHT DANCE PARTY · LIVE DJ $1 COVER, $1 DRAFT COMING SOON:

JOHN BROWN’S BODY W/ DOMINO EFFECT, ABBEY ROAD LIVE, COWBOY MOUTH advance tix at

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307 W. River St.

Tel: 912.233.1192

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/

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COLLEGE NIGHT

Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program

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.

wed nov 3 – 8pm, FREE

Buy 1 get 1 for $1 (select liquor)

also are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. , Savannah

Tax Prep Training

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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/

Volunteer Training

A workshop on how to successfully train, develop, and support volunteers to help them reach their potential. Hosted by Georgia Center for Non-Profits, 428 Bull St. Nov. 11, 1-4pm. Advance Registration Required. 912-234-9688 for more info.

Clubs & Organizations 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

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

Habitat For Humanity

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 3538122 or email admin@habitatsavannah.org for more information and to sign up.

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA

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/

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

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

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.

Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

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.

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 912-3533148 for more info

Savannah Adventure Club

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 welcome to join. Call 429-6918 or send email to savannahfencing@aol.com.

Savannah Guardian Angels

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 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

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 Newcomers Club

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.

Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc.com for the events calendar or e-mail Wendy Wilson at Wendyq1053@yahoo. com.

Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers

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 all ages, mediums, and skill levels. Please call 912-232-7731 for more info.

Savannah Brewers’ League

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

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

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.

Savannah Parrot Head Club

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

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.

Savannah Writers Group

meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7pm at Books a Million to discuss, share and critique writing of fiction or non-fiction novels, essays or short stories. A meet-and-greet precedes the meeting at 6:30pm. Contact Carol North, 912-9208891. 8108 Abercorn St , Savannah

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Son-shine Hour

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,

Southern Wings

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

Stitch-N’s

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

Tarde en Espanol

Meets the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in different locations to practice spoken Spanish in a casual environment.

236-8566.

The 13th Colony Patriots

A Tea Party group that meets the 13th of each month at Logan’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 912596-5267.

The Peacock Guild

A literary society for bibliophiles and writers. Monthly meetings for the Writer’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 O’Connor’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 athenapluto@yahoo.com or look up The Philo Cafe on Facebook.

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

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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. ,

Basic Ballroom Class

Learn the waltz with the Moon River Dancers. Ken Howard, instructor. St. Frances Cabrini Church, 11500 Middleground Rd. Nov. 6, 1-3pm. Cost: $5. Beginners and singles are welcome. Call 308-9222 for more info.

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 912-414-1091 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 912414-1091 http://cybellefusionbellydance. wordpress.com/

C.C. Express Dance Team

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 Build-

ing, Savannah

Salsa Classes

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.

Salsa Lessons

Ceili Club

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

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 748-0731. 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, non-competitive 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. ,

Putting on the Ritz Ball

A Ballroom Dance-stravaganza at the American Legion. 1108 Bull St., Saturday, Nov. 27, 8pm-midnight. Black tie optional.

Cost: $15 in advance. $20 at the door.

Beginners and singles are welcome. Call 308-9222 for more info.

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 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

Salsa Savannah

Tuesdays at Tantra (8 E. Broughton St.), lessons from 7-9pm, open dancing 9pm1am. Thursday at Saya (109 W. Broughton St.), lessons from 7-8pm, open dancing 911pm. Bachata lessons at Saya Thursdays from 8-9pm. For more info: www.salsasavannah.com, 912-704-8726.

Savannah Shag Club

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.

Shake Loose 2010: Dance Festival

The Souls Ablaze Dance Group perform hip hop, modern, and lyrical dances! Nov. 7, 6-8pm. FREE admission. Call 912-691-1148 for info. Sanctuary Church of Savannah, 8912 Whitefield Ave. www.thesanctuarysav. org/

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 AASU Pirate Preview Open House

November 13, 9am: Armstrong faculty, staff and students will be on hand with info about scholarships, financial aid, admission requirements, degree programs, student life and more. Tours of student housing available. Call 912-344-2503 for info. Free and open to the public.

AASU Fine Arts Auditorium, 13040 Abercorn St. ,

Black Oak Savannah 5 Year Anniversary

A three day celebration, including horrorthemed art show, live music, zombie walks, film screenings, zombie burlesque and more. $50/person (adv. tickets only). www. blackoakssavannah.com

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.

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.

The Armstrong Center

The Armstrong Center is available for meetings, seminars, workshops or social events. Classrooms, meeting space, auditorium and 6000-square-foot ballroom. 344-2951. Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah

Film & Video 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

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.

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 912-4141091. 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 912660-7399 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

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

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Hatha Yoga classes

Every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 8196463. 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 precrawlers) 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 12:30pm-1:30pm, & Sat 9:30am-10:30am.

All levels welcome! Private and SemiPrivate classes are by appointment only.

Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. Call 912.238-0018 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 912-704-7650 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

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors Free for people with cancer and cancer survivors. 6.30 p.m., Tuesdays and 12:10 p.m., Thursdays, FitnessOne, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center. Call 912-350-9031.

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.

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.

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dickyt1954@yahoo.com.

First City Network Board Meeting

9am, Saturday, Nov. 27 - all cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to join the monthly walk. Free and open to everybody.

For more info or to register, call DeDe Cargill at 912-398-6554.

Every Step Counts Survivors Walk

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.

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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/

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 Bariatrics at Memorial

Open to anyone interested in learning about bariatric procedures. Surgery info session: Nov. 3, 6pm at the Medical Education Auditorium, Memorial Health. Support group mtg: Nov. 3, 7pm, and Nov. 18, 6pm.

Same location as info session. For info: 912-350-3438.

Basic Breastfeeding Class

two-hour session designed to educate and support the mother planning to breastfeed. $20 per couple. 6:30pm-8.30pm, Nov. 23, Memorial Health. Call 912-350-BORN (2676) for info, or register online: women. memorialhealth.com.

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

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

Free hearing & speech screening

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/

Healthcare for the Uninsured

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. ,

Help for Iraq War Veterans

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.

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.

Hypnosis

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.

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

I am your ‘life’ coach

Ionic Foot Spa Detox

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

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.

Medicare Advantage Education Fair

Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to enroll in either traditional Medicare coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.

Each option offers different benefits. Compare plans to learn more. 10am- noon and 2-4pm, Nov. 4, GenerationOne, Memorial Health. Call 912-350-7587 for info.

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

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The Quit Line

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.

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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/

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.

Prepared Childbirth Class

Full-day course explains the process of labor and delivery in easy-to-understand terms, plus a tour of the labor and delivery unit. $75 per couple. 9:30am-5pm, Saturday, Nov. 6, Women’s Health Institute, Memorial. Call 912-350-BORN (2676), or register online at women.memorialhealth. com.

Yoga for Meditators

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.

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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.

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.

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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

Tea time at Ola’s

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;

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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

Metaphysics For Everyday Self-Mastery

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

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

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/

Realizing The God Within

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

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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

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.

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Liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. Sunday, 11 am, Troup Square

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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 Savannah Bike Polo

Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. Check out www. facebook.com/savannahbikepolo for more information.

Savannah Bridge Run 2010

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

Texas Hold ’Em Poker League

Free Texas Hold Em poker league is available to the public. Teaches new players how to play and advanced players can come and work on their skills. Prize tournaments for season points leaders. www.series7pokerleague.com for more info.

Youth Basketball Registration

YMCA of Coastal Georgia. Ages six and under learn fundamentals of the game and skill exercises in Micro-basketball and ages 7-18 learn healthy competition and sportsmanship. www.YmcaOfCoastalGa.org for more info. Financial assistance available. $50 - $65

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.

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Al-Anon Meetings

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

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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/

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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

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1 Henri Matisse’s art movement 8 Former “Tonight Show” announcer Hall 11 Constricting snake 14 Prefix before sclerosis 15 Penn & Teller, e.g.

16 Sound from a kennel 17 Thai cuisine feature 19 Gnarls Barkley’s ___ Lo 20 Like the god Apocatequil 21 “Weeds” or “Scrubs” 23 Gift wrapping supplies 26 Chart topper 27 “Betty La ___” 28 Constellation with a belt 30 It’s drawn to explain differences 35 Damfool 36 Directional ending 37 Alternative to a gallop 38 It takes up time when taken up 39 Word after sports or training 40 Elevator selection 41 “That’s ___ and you know it!”

42 Actor Penn 43 Deaf “Sesame Street” character 44 Unit of electrical capacity 47 “It’ll be ___ day in hell...”

48 Mercury or Saturn, but not Jupiter 49 “It Was Written” rapper 51 Place for a brace 52 Old school “Rubbish!”

55 Late rapper Shakur 57 Bart’s grandpa 58 “Hey wait, that just might work” 63 Tierra ___ Fuego 64 Presidential nickname after Harry 65 Print (or reprint) of a book 66 It usually starts with www.

67 Signed, in a way 68 Saying it’s not so

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

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1 “Very sexy!” (hidden in HALF A POUND) 2 “___ you nuts?”

3 Stage actress Hagen 4 California bodybuilding area, after the deer took over?

5 “___ To You” (Lady Antebellum song) 6 “Jersey Shore” guy, slangily 7 Artwork made of tiles 8 University e-mail address suffix 9 Mover in some central air conditioning 10 Delaware’s capital, after the deer take over?

11 Composer in a “Switched-On” record series 12 Cookie in some pie crusts 13 Some 18 Georgia metropolis, after the deer took over?

22 Utah metropolis, after the deer take over?

23 Led Zeppelin drummer John 24 Blackbird relative 25 Lottery come-on 29 Yankees, on the scoreboard 31 Pitcher’s stat 32 Like some T-shirt decals 33 Lasagna divider 34 Financial company with an asterisk in its name 39 Word after sports or wet 40 Tampa’s st.

42 Pastime with a mike 45 Arizona’s capital, after being taken over by deer?

46 Did some finger painting 50 “SNL” alum David 52 Singer Erykah 53 Prefix for geek or mensch 54 It’s yelled on Wall Street 56 Score after deuce, in tennis 59 Newsman Koppel 60 Half of MIV 61 Long time 62 “Brokeback Mountain” director Lee

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

Gynecological Cancers Support Group

Join other gynecological (cervical, ovarian, uterine, and endometrial) cancer survivors and their loved ones to share the experiences of treatment and recovery. Nov. 17, 23pm. Anderson Cancer Institute, Memorial.

Call 912-350-7845 for info.

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/

Living without Violence

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.

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ARIES

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

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.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Meets the first Thursday of the month from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Marsh Auditorium. Call 355-6347 or 238-4666. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www. sjchs.org/

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.

Self-Help Support Group for People with HIV/AIDS

For more information on a support group for men and women living with HIV/AIDS, please contact Mary Jackson at My Brothaz HOME, Inc. at 912-231-8727. These two groups are confidential and only for persons with verified HIV/AIDS.

Senior Citizen’s Inc. Alzheimer’s Support Group

For families of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Ruth Byck Adult Day Care facility, 64 Jasper St. Call ahead to reserve a seat. Call Stacey Floyd at 236-0363. 3025 Bull St , Savannah

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

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(March 21–April 19) In Marcel Proust’s novel In Search of Lost Time, one of the characters makes a vulgar observation about the odd attractions that sometimes come over us human beings: “Anyone who falls in love with a dog’s behind will mistake it for a rose.” It’s my duty to point out that the opposite occurs, too.

People may think a marvelous thing is worthless, and dislike it or ignore it as a result. Van Gogh’s paintings, for example He sold only one while he was alive, although today his work is regarded as extraordinarily beautiful. My advice to you, Aries, is to avoid both of these errors in the coming week.

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) Poet Paul Eluard frequently fantasized and wrote about his dream woman, but he never actually found her. “The cards have predicted that I would meet her but not recognize her,” he said. So he contented himself with being in love with love. I think he made a sound decision that many of us should consider emulating.

It’s a losing proposition to wait around hoping for a dream lover to show up in our lives, since no one can ever match the idealized image we carry around in our imagination.

And even if there were such a thing as a perfect mate, we would probably not recognize that person, as Eluard said, because they’d be so different from our fantasy. Having said all that, Taurus, I’m happy to inform you that the next two months will be prime time for you to cultivate your connection with an imperfect beauty who’s good for you.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) When you begin treatment with a homeopathic doctor, his or her first task is to determine your “constitutional,” which is the remedy that serves as your fundamental medicine –– the tonic you take to keep your system balanced and functioning smoothly. Mine used to be “aurum,” or gold, but due to certain shifts in my energy, my doctor ultimately changed it to “lac lupinum,” or wolf’s milk.

After analyzing your astro-

logical omens, I’m guessing that you might need a similar adjustment in the regimen that keeps you healthy. Your body’s needs seem to be evolving. Consider making some changes in the food you eat, the sleep you get, the exercise you do, and the love you stir up.

(Read more here: http://bit. ly/YawnGenius.) So here’s my advice, Virgo. During the current phase of your astrological cycle –– which is a time when self–improvement activities are especially favored –– you should experiment with recreational yawning.

CANCER

LIBRA

“Freedom is in the unknown,” said philosopher John C. Lilly.

“If you believe there is an unknown everywhere, in your own body, in your relationships with other people, in political institutions, in the universe, then you have maximum freedom.” I think this is the most important thought you could meditate on right now, Cancerian. You are close to summoning the magic that would allow you to revel in what’s unknown about everything and everyone you love. And that would dramatically invigorate your instinct for freedom.

Check out this haiku by Mizuhara Shuoshi, translated from the Japanese by William J. Higginson: “stuck in a vase / deep mountain magnolia / blossoms open.” Does that remind you of anyone? It should. I think it pretty much sums up your current situation. More accurately, it captures the best possible scenario you can strive to achieve, given your circumstances. Yes, there are limitations you have to deal with right now: being in the vase. And yet there’s no reason you can’t bloom like a magnolia.

“Dear Rob: My boyfriend’s heart is in the right place. He likes to give me flowers. The only trouble is, the bouquets he brings are homely. A recent batch was a hodgepodge of blue delphiniums, white carnations, and red geraniums. Is there any way to steer him in a more aesthetically correct direction without deflating his tender kindness? – Unsatisfied Capricorn.” Dear Unsatisfied: In my opinion, one of the tasks you Capricorns should be concerned with right now is learning to love the gifts that people want to give you. Maybe later you can start training them to provide you with exactly what you want. But for the moment, it won’t kill you to welcome and celebrate their generosity.

LEO

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21)

AQUARIUS

Technorati, a search engine for blogs, says there are well over 100 million blogs on the Internet, and that figure doesn’t include millions of Chinese language blogs. So self–expression is thriving on a global scale, right? Not exactly. Most blogs –– the estimate is 94 percent –– have not been updated for at least four months.

In accordance with the current astrological indicators, Scorpio, I expect you to do something about this problem. Refresh your blog in the coming week, or consider launching one if you don’t have one. But don’t stop there. Use every other way you can imagine to show the world who you are. Be articulate and demonstrative and revelatory.

Your new vocabulary word for the week is “skookum,” a term from the Chinook Indians that is still used in some parts of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. My astrological colleague Caroline Casey says it means “in cahoots with good spirits” and “completely made for the job.” Wikipedia suggests that when you’re skookum, you’ve got a clear purpose and are standing in your power spot. According to my reading, Aquarius, these definitions fit you pretty well now. (P.S. When skookum is used to describe food, it means delicious, which could definitely be applied to you if you were edible.)

SAGITTARIUS

In the coming days, it’s crucial for you to be spontaneous but not rash. Do you know the distinction? Read the words of psychologist Abraham Maslow: “Spontaneity (the impulses from our best self) gets confused with impulsivity and acting–out (the impulses from our sick self), and there is then no way to tell the difference.” Be sure you stay true to the vitalizing prompts arising from your inner genius, Pisces –– not the distorted compulsions erupting from your inner maniac.

(June 21–July 22)

(July 23–Aug. 22) The first time I ever planted a garden was last summer.

It wasn’t easy. The soil in my backyard was hard clay that I could barely penetrate with a shovel. Luckily, a helpful clerk at the garden store revealed a solution: gypsum. All I had to do was pour the white powder on my intransigent dirt and wet it down for a few days. The stuff performed as advertised on the package: It “worked like millions of tiny hoes,” loosening the heavy clay. A week later I was able to begin planting. In the coming days, Leo, I think you could benefit from the metaphorical equivalent of a million tiny hoes. You’ve got to break down a hard surface to create a soft bed for your seeds.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Recent research suggests that yawning raises alertness, enhances cognitive awareness, reduces stress, and strengthens the part of the brain that feels empathy. Andrew Newburg, M.D. goes so far as to recommend that you regularly induce yawns. He says it helps you solve problems, increases your efficiency, and intensifies your spiritual experiences.

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22)

(Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

I think you can handle more hubbub and uproar than you realize. I also suspect you’re capable of integrating more novelty, and at a faster rate, than the members of all the other signs of the zodiac.

That’s why I think you should consider interpreting what’s happening in your life right now as “interesting adventures” instead of “disorienting chaos.”

The entire universe is set up

to help you thrive on what non–Sagittarians might regard as stressful.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18)

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20)

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Meets the third Sunday of the month at 3 PM on the 2nd floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. This group is for teens who have a family member or loved one impacted by cancer. For more info, call 819-5704.

The Work of Byron Katie

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

The Work of Byron Katie ends unnecessary suffering. Let’s do some worksheets together. Looking for others who are interested in doing TW. I am a 2003 Graduate of the School for the Work with Byron Katie. Contact twwurs@gmail.com, or call Urs 912-484-0134 for more info; or read “Loving What Is”

Volunteers

Meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month. For more information contact. Michelle McGee 912-224-9201 or sign up on the Facebook page Tourette’s Community of Savannah. Call for meeting place and times

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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

is an asthma support group for children that meets in the Rainbow Room at The Children’s Place at Candler Hospital. Call 921-3368. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Women who love too much

meets Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Call Maureen Wozniak at 355-4987.

Theatre AWOL’s Annual Hip Hop Play

All Walks of Life will present it’s annual hip hop play production, “Situations,” an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s sonnets, in February. Tickets are available now for the day-time school shows, (Feb. 10-11 at 10am) open to public and private school classes. For more info, or to reserve seats, call 912-303-4987 or email kgreen@awolinc.org

GSU Performing Arts Center

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/ Become a volunteer with First Steps and provide support, education and community resources to help parents of newborns establish healthy and positive relationships with their babies. Call 819-6910.

St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Good Samaratin Clinic

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Good Samaritan Clinic in Garden City needs volunteer nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Spanish interpreters and clerical staff. The Good Samaritan Clinic serves people without insurance and whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty line. To volunteer call Greta Tholstrup at 429-1502.

Help Feed the Hungry

Savannah Hosea Feed the Hungry is in need of regular volunteers to maintain the food and clothing rooms. One or two regular volunteers are needed as a telephone clerk/receptionist. We also need several strong arms with vans or trucks to load, deliver, and unload boxes of produce 3x a week. Daytime hours. Visit 141 Telfair Rd. or Call 912-232-3085.

Literacy volunteers needed

Project READ, an adult literacy program, is in need of volunteer tutors who can commit to 2 or 4 hours each week.

Call Jodi at Royce Learning Center at 354-4047. Royce Learning Center, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd , Savannah http://www.roycelearningcenter.com/

Live Oak Regional Public Libraries

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needs volunteers to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. Call 652-3661.

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1114 W.42ND STREET 3BR/1BA, den, washer/dryer connections,furnished kitchen, LR, DR, carpeting, CH&A,ceiling fans, fenced backyard.$750/month, $750/deposit. Section 8 Welcome 354-1453 •111 EAST 39TH STREET• 2BR spacious,upstairs apt. located between Drayton & Abercorn.

High ceilings, hardwood and carpeted flooring,CH&A, windows galore.$635/month.

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1200 EAST BOLTON Street: 2 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs apartment., all electric, central heat/air. $525/month + deposit.

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Whitmarsh Island. 3BR/2BA, kitchen, LR, DR $995/month, $995/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 912-231-1981

1BR/1BA Studio: 248 Ferrill St, Westside Savannah, Near Bay st.

Carpet, wood-floors, fenced-in backyard. $450/month. $175/dep.

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3612 DUANE COURT: Large 2bedroom, 1-bath apartment, newly painted. Huge kitchen, washer/dryer connections. Available NOW. $625/month, $625/dep. Call 912-655-4303.

1218 EAST 37TH STREET

3BR HOUSE located on private side of Paradise Park, Southside.

Den can be used as 4th bedroom, CH&A, huge backyard, on culdesac, $1000/month, $700/deposit.

912-412-3342

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4BR/2.5BA FOR RENT: 2017 DELESSEPS AVE. near Truman Pkwy.

4BR/2.5BA, brick house. Sep LR, sep DR, sep. den, washer/dryer hookup, CH&A, carport, no appliances, total electric. $1000/month.

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Near Memorial Hospital, 2BR/1BA, LR, kitchen. $595/month, $300/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 912-231-1981 3BR/1BA, updated kitchen, hardwood floors, and side screened porch, garage, fenced yard and offstreet parking. $750/month, $750/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981 3 Bedrooms, upstairs, CH&A, furnished kitchen, washer/dryer connection, carpet, backyard. $650/month, $500/deposit. Section-8 Welcome. 354-1453 or 667-7993

1309 EAST 39TH STREET

2BR/1BA, hardwood floors, fenced yard, off-street parking. $675/month, $675/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 912-231-1981

130 EAST 66TH STREET

(off of Habersham) 3BR/1.5BA, LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, sunroom off kitchen, wood floors, central heat/air and fenced yard. $895/month, $895/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981

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2301 Abercorn St @ 39th Two 1BR/1BA, w/d conn, all electric, No pets. $500 & $525/mo.

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3BR/2BA, LR, separate DR, sunroom screened porch, carport and fenced yard. $925/month, $925/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981

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2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Near Memorial 2 BR/1BA, CH&A, washer dryer hookup, $580/month. 659-6206

Cloverdale, 4BR/2BA, entrance foyer, LR or formal DR, den with eating area combo with entrance to fenced backyard. $1100/month, $1100/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 912-231-1981

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2BR/1BA, LR and DR, eat-in kitchen. W/D connections, furnished refrigerator, 1-car detachable garage w/storage. Fenced yard $750/month, $750/deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 912-231-1981 1538 ELEANOR STREET 3BR, living room, dining room, kitchen furnished, W/D included, central heat/air. $650 plus security deposit. 912-233-2746

2BR 2BA on Wilmington Island

New washer & dryer included. $700/month, pets okay. Call Karen anytime. 617-571-8389

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Lower apartment, 2BR/1BA, eat-in kitchen with w/d connections. LR w/fireplace, DR, sunroom $795/month, $795/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 912-231-1981

510 WEST 39TH STREET

Lower apartment. 2BR/1BA, LR, laundry room, fenced yard. $550/month, $275/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 912-231-1981

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2BR, family room, large bedrooms, large kitchen, hardwood floors, storage building, CH&A, fenced yard. $695/month, $695/deposit.

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BNET MANAGEMENT INC. 1/2 Off Rent or Deposit for November 1535 East 54th Street 3BR/1BA Duplex, Carport, Laundry room, Fenced backyard, CH&A. 3-6mos. free cable. $785/month.

2031 New Mexico St. 3BR/1BA, LR, Dining, Laundry room, CH&A, Large master bedroom $825, now$785/month.

807 Paulsen Street 2BR/1BA Apt, LR, kitchen-dining w/appliances, CH&A $625/month.

22 Waterstone Circle Newly built 3BR/2BA, Southside, pool, LR, DR, laundry room, CH&A, fenced backyard $1200/month.

507-1489/844-3974 SECTION 8 WELCOME ••Caroline Drive- 2BR/1BA, living room, kitchen, $650/month •Varnedoe Drive- 2BR/1BA, living room, kitchen, $625/month 912-897-6789 or 344-4164 DOWNSTAIRS STUDIO Apt. in Ardsley Park. $525/month, includes water, trash and sewer. Call 912-713-4581 East 35th Street: 1BR apartment, screened in porch, water is included in rent $500. $500/deposit 912-398-4424 FOR RENT •2231 Gwinnett 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath $850 •2160 Vermont 2 Bedroom $695 •22-A Mastick: 1 Bedroom, $495 Section -8 Welcome!

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OAK FOREST-2BR, 1BA Apt, furnished kitchen $500-$525 DUANE COURT-2BR, 1BA Apt, furnished kitchen, $625.

37-A KANDLEWOOD DR.-1BR/1BA Apt, furnished kitchen $550.

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 $800 113-A LADONNA Wil. Island, 2BR/1BA, furnished kitchen $675 RINCON: Like new 3BR/2.5BA exec. townhomes, pool $850.

RICHMOND HILL: Piercefield, 3BR/2BA, fenced yard $950.

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for rent 855 FOUR BEDROOM HOUSES 1117 Wilmington Is.Rd $1650 124 Runner Rd $1500 THREE BEDROOM HOUSES Landings 4 Woodward Ln. $1600 Godley Station 26 Greatwood Way $1250 Islands 36 Deerwood Rd. $1095 Southside 207 Travis St.$850 15 Wilshire Blvd $875 TWO BEDROOM HOUSES Near Mall 6 Seneca St. $795 Westside 637 W.42nd St. $595 Twickenham 310 Screven Ave $775 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038 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 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 $550 to $850 See Pics & Info @ FrankMooreCo.com Frank Moore & Co. 920-8560 LARGO/TIBET AREA 2BR/1BA Apt, Rent $595, Security deposit $350. Call 912-704-3662 or 912-656-7842 Submit Your Event Online and Place Your Ad Online www.ConnectSavannah.com

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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

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2027 E. 36th Street 3BR/1BA $650.

202 Croatan 3BR/1BA $825.

136B Salt Creek Rd 3BR/2BA $750.

509 E.39th: 4BR/2BA $900.

Several Rent-to-own properties.

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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.

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Silk Hope Road

3BR 1BA House, large lot, $600/rent $600/deposit, Call 912-964-4451

SOUTHSIDE •1BR apts, washer/dryer included. Water & trash included, $600/month.

•2BR/1.5BA townhouse apt, total electric, w/washer & dryer/$625.

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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 THREE BEDROOM 211 W.40th St. $750 527 E.38th St. $725 TWO BEDROOM Near Sav’h Mall 98 Hidden Lake $895 S/S Ground Unit Windsor Crossing $650 Near Hospital 1107 E.57th St. $575 Furnished 116-1/2 E.Gaston St. $1285 Duplexes 1126 E.53rd St. $575 1128 E.53rd St. $575 1210 E.54th St. $575 1203 E.54th St. $550 1234B E.55th St. $550 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038 Good Music Is Food For The Soul.

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TOWNHOUSE: 100 Lewis Drive, Apt 13D 2BR/1.5BA, 2-story. Washer/dryer connections, all appliances. No pets. $600/month, $600/deposit.

Call 912-663-0177 or 912-663-5368.

TOWNHOUSE- Lewis Dr. 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, washer/dryer connections, dishwasher, central heat/air, total electric, no pets. $600/month $600/deposit.

912-657-4583, 912-495-1889.

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32 GOEBEL Avenue: 3BR/1.5BA garage apt. $750/month.

SEAGATE: 3BR, bonus room, 2BA, DR, family room, eat-in kitchen, fenced backyard $1300/month.

WHITEMARSH ISLAND 1010 Old Oatland Island Road.

3BR/2BA, workshop, Large lot. $1400/month. 912-658-4329 •Wilmington Island Duplex: 2BR/1BA Livingroom/dining combo, kitchen, laundry. $750/month •3BR/2BA duplex, Livingroom/dining combo, kitchen, laundry $875/month.

912-897-6789 or 344-4164 Wilmington Island Sheftall Cove 3BR/2BA, living room, dining room, kitchen, fenced yard, $1100/month, 912-897-6789 or 912-344-4164 rooms for rent 895

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DOWNTOWN near SCAD & SOUTHSIDE near Hunter. Fully furnished, cable tv, Wi-Fi, free laundry, off street parking. Priv. bath, fridge, microwave avail. Drug free. $100-$150/wk. Call 912-220-8691 or 912-604-1890

AVAILABLE ROOMS: CLEAN, comfortable rooms. Washer/dryer, air, cable, HBO, ceiling fans. $110-$140 weekly. No deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065 CLEAN, QUIET, Room & Efficiencies for Rent.On Busline, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer. Rates from $100-$150/week. Call 912-272-4378 or 912-631-2909 Clean room for rent. cable, CH&A, ceiling fans, $110-180. No deposit.

1BR efficiency available. call 604-4107 EFFICIENCY ROOMS Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week + deposit. Call 912-844-5995.

Looking for two responsible persons. 2 rooms available. Privatebaths, CH&A/cable/telephone.

Immediate occupancy. $500/month, $125/security deposit Mr. Brown: 912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177.

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Private room and bath. Share kitchen, laundry,living,etc.

3800Sq.ft. and pool. All fees included: internet, cable, utilities.

Mature female household seeking roommate.Will check references.

Available Now. $150/weekly.

912-351-0115 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 NO DEPOSIT- Limited time East & West Chatham & Bloomingdale •REDUCED RENT!• •Rooms $100 & Up. Furnished, includes utilities, central heat and air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Hardwood floors. Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. Call 912-210-0181.

ROOMMATES WANTED West Savannah: Very Clean, newly remodeled w/central heat/air, stove,refrigerator,cable, washer/dryer, WiFi. On busline. $125/week or $500/month. Call 912-503-5713.

ROOMS FOR RENT Completely furnished. Central heat and air. Conveniently located on busline. $130 per week. Call 912-844-5995.

ROOMS for Rent w/microwave, refrigerator, & cable. Starting at $100/week.

Ask for Tony: 912-323-6859 or Ed: 912-428-6529.

ROOMMATE TO Share 3BR house on culdesac, Paradise Park, Southside, between malls/eateries, quiet area. All utilities included. $470/month, $275/deposit. Serious inquiries, call 912-412-3342 Roommate Wanted: 130 Alpine Drive. $500/mo. or $150/week. No deposit. Near Hunter AAF. share 1/2 electric. Available Now. 912-272-8020 transportation 900

cars 910 2004 Nissan Quest, 3.5 LS Van, 1 owner, 64,290 miles clean, automatic window locks, sliding side door & rear door, running board & luggage rack, good tires, $11,900.

925-1718 2006 Honda Accord EX, 4-door, 1 owner, 62,000 miles, transferable extended warranty, Very good condition, 14,000 OBO. Call 912-308-9663

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CHEVROLET Caprice, 1991- 4-door bubble Chevy 350, custom interior, runs great, in-dash DVD $1,400 OBO. (912)-429-7274 Rincon.

FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

FORD 3500, 2001- Crew cab, Superduty.Excellent running condition, needs front rotors,4WD, dual wheels, new tires,full bed and shell, many extras. $6,000 negotiable. Call 912-927-7030 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 Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 HONDA 919, 2007- 1500 miles. Very fast, two helmets, saddle bags. $4,900/Offer. 912-925-9175 HONDA NSS250, 2007- 800 local miles. Mint condition. $4,500 OBO. Call Ray, 912-844-5816 Boats & accessories 950

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