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Talking About Fashion

What: A

conversation between Vogue contributing editor Andre Leon Talley, footwear designer Manolo Blahnik and NYT fashion writer Eric Wilson in advance of the two (sold-out) SCAD Fashion Shows later that day. When: Sat. May 21, 2:30 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.lucastheatre.com/

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Theater: Brighton Beach Memoirs What: The Collective Face present Neil

Simon’s semi-autobiographical comedy.

When: Thu. May 19, 8 p.m., Fri. May 20, 8 p.m.,

Wednesday

Sat. May 21, 8 p.m. 3:00 PM,

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 D Louis-

Davenport House Curator’s Tour

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

What: A special tour examining highlights of

collections and areas usually off-limits. When: Wed. May 18, 4:30 p.m., Wed. May 25, 4:30 p.m. Where: Davenport House, 324 E. State St. Cost: $15 Info: www.davenporthousemuseum.org/

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Morgan, who defends her boyfriend from the mob by using her breasts as weapons. When: Wed. May 18, 8 p.m. Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5 Info: www.sentientbean.com/

Thursday What: Learn about tea traditions and experi-

ence an early 19th century tea in Davenport House’s courtyard garden. When: May 19 & 20 at 4:30 p.m. Where: Davenport House, 324 E. State St. Cost: $18 Info: www.davenporthousemuseum.org/

Go to: Screenshots for our mini-movie reviews

go to: happenings for even more things to do in Savannah this week

What: Industry leaders and artists discuss

tionment Committee members hear public comments on redistricting following the 2010 Census. When: Wed. May 18, 5-7 p.m. Where: Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.legis.ga.gov/

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Unveiling “Ebb and Flow”

What: A public event including a ‘meet

and greet’ with the authors, the unveiling of the book and corresponding exhibition on the history of Savannah’s Eastside. When: Thu. May 19, 5 p.m. Where: Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.savannahneighborhoods.org/

Taste of Downtown

What: Samples of food from numerous down-

town restaurants, plus networking, hosted by

their work and how motion graphics are a part of the contemporary media landscape. When: Fri. May 20, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Cost: $6 Info: www.scad.edu/inspire Author & speaker Karen White appears at the Coastal GA Center as part of the Eat•Play•Learn series the Chamber of Commerce.

When: Thu. May 19, 5:30 p.m. Where: Johnson Square Cost: $10/members, $25/non-members Info: www.savannahchamber.com/

Third Thursdays on Tybee

What: This month’s performance features

songwriter and guitarist Chris Desa.

When: Thu. May 19, 5:30 p.m. Where: Tybee Oaks , 1213 US 80, Tybee Island Cost: Free and open to the public

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Solar in Savannah

What: Info session for those interested

in residential solar power. Hosted by Sierra Club of Georgia’s Coastal Group. When: Thu. May 19, 7 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 520 E. Washington Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public

Lecture: India, the Emerging Giant What: Dr. Arvind Panagariya will discuss

the realities of and potential for India as an emerging global power. Hosted by the Savannah Council on World Affairs When: Thu. May 19, 8 p.m. Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. \Cost: Free for CWA members, $10/public Info: www.savannahcwa.org/

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Tybee Beach Bum Parade

What: Annual “parade” is really just an

excuse for a giant water fight. Expect to get soaked. When: Fri. May 20, 6 p.m. Where: Tybee Island, Along Butler Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.tybeevisit.com/

An Evening at the Museum 2

What: A benefit for Civil Rights Museum.

Includes food, live and silent auctions, and a performance by Ben Tucker and Friends. When: Fri. May 20, 7 p.m. Where: Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, 460 MLK Jr. Blvd., Cost: $75/person

Theater: Ironmistress

What: A drama by April De Angelis set during

the Industrial Revolution and exploring the rise of consumer culture. When: Fri. May 20, 7:30 p.m., Sat. May 21, 7:30 p.m., Tue. May 24, 7:30 p.m., Wed. May 25, 7:30 p.m. Where: Jenkins Hall Theater - AASU Cost: $10/general, $8/discounted Info: www.armstrong.edu/

Theater: Hair

What: SCAD Performing Arts presents the

classic counterculture musical. When: Fri. May 20, 8 p.m., Sat. May 21, 8 p.m., Sun. May 22, 3 p.m. Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Cost: $20/general, $15/discounted, $5/SCAD Info: 912-525-5050. scadboxoffice.com/

Discovering the 1820s

Ride for Ronald Poker Run

known by master builder Isaiah Davenport, including the Great Fire of 1820 and the the Yellow Fever epidemic. When: Sat. May 21, 7:30 a.m. Where: Davenport House, 324 E. State St. Cost: $20 Info: 912-236-8097. www.davenporthousemuseum.org/

the RMHC. Cash prizes. Registration starts at 9am. When: Sun. May 22, 11 a.m. Where: Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Ave. Cost: $20/registration, $10/addtl rider, $5/extra hand Info: www.firstgiving.com/rmhccoastal

Saturday What: Learn about the city as it was

Pro Beach Volleyball

What: Competitors include a mix of pro

and amateur players. When: Sat. May 21, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Tybee between 17th & Tybrisa Cost: Free to watch, $105/team to compete Info: www.evptour.com/

Eastman Gun Show

What: The gun show makes it semi-an-

nual appearance at the Civic Center. When: Sat. May 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. May 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Savannah Civic Center Cost: $8/general, Free/kids under 11 Info: www.savannahcivic.com/

Farmers Market

What: The Forsyth Park farmers market

features locally grown fruits, veggies, herbs and other items. When: Sat. May 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: South end of Forsyth Park

Treasure Sale

What: Treasures from attics and ga-

rages at this sale benefiting the church. When: Sat. May 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 1802 Abercorn St. at 34th St. Info: www.stpaulsavannah.org/

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Crop Mob: Blueberries!

What: People who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have

farms, but enjoy working the land, gather for a trip to pick some blueberries in rural South Carolina. Carpool to destination, register via website. When: Sat. May 21, 9:30 a.m. Where: Brant Family Farm Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.cropmobgeorgia.com/

Author: Karen White

What: The NYT best-selling author

will discuss (and sign copies of) her new book, The Beach Trees, as part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eat, Play, Learnâ&#x20AC;? series. Lunch follows. When: Sat. May 21, 10:30 a.m. Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Cost: $25/adv, $30/door Info: ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/ eatplaylearn.html

Sunday What: Motorcycle poker run benefiting

Lecture: When Evil Comes

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role of drifters who wander into Flannery Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor stories. When: Sun. May 22, 3 p.m. Where: Flannery Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton St. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.flanneryoconnorhome.org/

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where presenters discuss ideas, events, etc using 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. When: Sun. May 22, 8 p.m. Where: Muse, 703 D Louisville Rd. Cost: Free (donations accepted) Info: www.musesavannah.org/

Monday Free Week at the Jepson FREE What: Free admission with

opening of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ebb and Flowâ&#x20AC;? show in partnership with Eastside Documentation Project. When: May 23-May 25 Where: Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Cost: Free Info: www.telfair.org/

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Savannah Unite Rally

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You have in your hands the latest edition of our annual Best of Savannah special issue. The concept is simple: Our readers vote for the people, places and things in town they think are the best at what they do. We publish the results. That’s it. While it seems that the other local publications who are now doing copycat contests, um, coincidentally scheduled their own versions at the same time as ours, even a cursory comparison will show you that our Best of Savannah contest is far more comprehensive than any such reader’s poll in town. Good heavens, we’ve got an entire special issue dedicated to it! Before we break down the ground rules, etc., let’s talk about the awesome cover this year: Local photographer Bailey Davidson shot “Best Actor” winner Christopher Blair — in his legendary “Hedwig” garb — in homage to the 1958 camp classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. This year we compiled thousands of your votes, submitted online at connectsavannah. com during the entire month of April. While Facebook was certainly a factor in past editions of Best of Savannah, this year’s poll was the first one to be profoundly influenced by Facebook-based lobbying attempts.

(While we seek out and destroy any obvious ballot-stuffing maneuvers, lobbying for votes is part of the fun and part of the process and we encourage it.) Regular readers know the drill, but for newbies, here’s how the issue goes: Winners get brief staff-written blurbs, with runners-up getting a mention by name only. (Being a runner-up is prestigious in itself and often is a signal of an up-and-coming person, organization or business to keep your eyes on for future polls.) Some winners — at the editorial staff ’s discretion — receive extended profiles with photos attached. The writers of these extended profiles are indicated in italics after the profile (longtime contributor Robin Wright Gunn helped us out with a few this year). Generally speaking, the winners who get extended profiles are new or otherwise particularly noteworthy winners (e.g., Green Truck, AASU Tennis). Some extended profile subjects were chosen because they represent categories

Chris Blair in Bailey Davidson’s studio during the cover shoot; Bailey’s dog Jackie Jones decided to get in the frame

which are newly featured this year (e.g., Best Cosmetic Surgeon). While the bulk of this week’s issue is dedicated to the Best of Savannah, all our regular features are here as well. Don’t miss Patrick Rodgers’ analysis of the Westboro Baptist Church controversy, as well as Bill DeYoung’s eulogy for the recently departed George Rody. And for you fashion mavens, there’s also my interview with shoe design icon Manolo Blahnik. cs

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Reader: Bin Laden was a ‘patriot’ Editor, Regarding your recent column “Good Riddance”: Well, your attack on Osama bin Laden shows the usual tendency to go for the easy targets: He’s a notorious villain and caused the 9/11 fatalities. That’s a comic book kind of political analysis, but like comic books it’s popular because it requires no thought. When we look at his communiques, we see that he had serious and thoughtful reasons for his hatred: the U.S. support with arms and money of Israel’s destruction of the Palestinian people (though Arabs had no part of the Holo-

caust) and the stealing of their lands; the support throughout the Middle East of dictators set up by the U.S. to allow wealth to be controlled by a foreign government (the U.S.). Bin Laden no doubt saw Al Qaeda as a fighting patriotic force and encouraged armed attack on what he saw as an enemy of the Arab world. Our disgust with the situation should not be aimed at Osama bin Laden — after all he’s a piker when it comes to numbers of deaths caused — but at the heinous “leadership” this poor country has been saddled with, which has led inexorably to the deaths of thousands of our own young men — for absolutely nothing but greed and despotism — along

with the crimes against humanity committed against Iraq, a country which had nothing at all to do with 9/11 and amounting to a figure like 107, 152 civilian deaths up to 2010. Osama bin Laden may have at least been a patriot. We have no patriots in positions of power. We have an oligarchy of mad wealth at the top who owe no allegiance to anything but their own filthy desires, and an uneducated and unenlightened electorate. The average worker in this country is drowning in debt with no social services to speak of, no education and no jobs worth anything and is watching the monies of the country being used for weapons of mass destruction abroad.

Most of the corporations pay no taxes into the coffers of this nation. Bank of America hasn’t paid taxes in years. Neither has Verizon. Their money is safe in their own pockets. Most of us only have holes in ours. Let’s not waste time patting ourselves on the back for finally “taking down” bin Laden. He will have had the last laugh if we do nothing to change the course this country is pursuing, a course which will only lead to our own destruction. “Anna Livia Plurabelle”

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Ignore or engage?

How should Savannah respond to the arrival of Westboro Baptist Church?

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by patrick rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

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The pending arrival here of picketers from the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) has been widely discussed over the last several weeks, ever since the church’s schedule began to circulate virally.

Several signs held by counter-protesters during a WBC event in Norfolk, VA last year.

The church’s national notoriety has grown quickly thanks to the attention–grabbing tactic of protesting newsworthy funerals, including armed forces personnel killed in action overseas, Amish students murdered by a deranged gunman in Pennsylvania, and children killed in a bus accident in Alabama, among others. The group’s signs – boldly colored, block letters proclaiming “God Hates Fags,” “America is Doomed,” or “Thank God for IEDs” – might be more recognizable than the members themselves. News of the fringe group’s arrival has become a divisive issue, creating groups who aren’t for or against the WBC’s message — which is almost universally reviled — but who have engaged in lengthy debate over what, exactly, is the appropriate response to their visit, which includes protests at several churches, synagogues and high schools on May 22 and 27. In the discussions over how to respond to visit by WBC members, responses are split between two camps: Those who believe the attention–seeking church is best thwarted by ignoring them – denying them the satisfaction of recognition – and those who feel that such an egregious affront to the values of tolerance and acceptance must be addressed in order to avoid the perception of tacit consent. Proponents of a proactive response are plentiful. Planning for counter–protest events began within hours of the news of the WBC’s intentions, including two Facebook events with several thousand confirmed attendees. Whether those numbers materialize is a separate matter. As was seen during protests against budget cuts to the state’s university system last year, affirmative Facebook RSVPs in the hundreds turned out to be only a few dozen attendees at the actual event. The GLBT community has also been divided about how to respond. There have been several community meetings since word of the WBC visit began to spread, and several local organiza-

tions have joined under a new umbrella group called Savannah Unite to host a candle light vigil in Forsyth Park next week, completely removed from the Westboro events. “The consensus was that we would meet their aggression with love and peace,” says Kevin Clark, Chapter President of Georgia Equality. While several groups like the First City Network, Pride and the local Log Cabin Republicans have all signed on to Savannah Unite’s event, there are other GLBT groups like Act Out Savannah, which still plan on counter–protests. Although the church founded by Rev. Fred Phelps Sr. has been listed as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center for more than a decade, Phelps was fighting a different battle in the ’60s and ’70s as a notable Civil Rights attorney in Topeka, Kansas. He was commended by local African American professional groups and a branch chapter of the NAACP for his work helping to overturn Jim Crow laws in the area. Phelps was disbarred in Kansas in 1979 after a perjury charge, and then prohibited from practicing law in federal courts in 1989. Most of his children have law degrees, and several still work at the firm he founded in Topeka. “We research the law carefully,” explains Jonathan Phelps, a son of Rev. Phelps and an attorney. “That’s mostly what I do is make sure our people know the law, that law enforcement know what our people intend to do, and sometimes make sure that law enforcement know what the law is.” The group’s strict adherence to the law has been a crucial aspect of their continuity – including a victory in March before the Supreme Court (Snyder v. Phelps, et al.), where they appealed a lawsuit against them and secured their right to protest under the First Amendment. The case stemmed from the WBC’s protest of the funeral for Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Snyder in 2006, and a subsequent lawsuit by Snyder’s father for the infliction of undue emotional distress. “The rest of these Constitutional rights don’t mean squat if we can’t stand out in a public sidewalk or park, those places that are public forums, and engage in wide open public debate,” says Jonathan Phelps. The fundamental conviction to uphold their religious beliefs and Constitutional law creates ideological contradictions. When asked why the WBC chose to picket at local high schools, Phelps argues that God’s message has been removed from schools, effectively destroying the

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“moral compass” of America’s youth. “The sodomite propaganda taught in the schools is one note,” he says. “There’s not any counter–message, not any fear of God ... Satan’s barf is served up as wholesome food at these high schools.” A few minutes later, while discussing how closely they work with local enforcement to ensure the group’s safety while publicly protesting, Phelps took a different stance. “The role of government is to remain completely neutral,” he says. “I’ll concede a point that I don’t want my kids receiving religious instruction in the public schools. In fact, I’ll be the first one to file a lawsuit for a client whose children are being compelled to attend some sort of religious instruction in the public schools.” The one question that has pervaded most local conversations is, “Why Savannah?” There is no specific reason except that members were going to be in this part of the country, and they hadn’t delivered their message here in a few years (according to Jonathan, they were here once before, although he couldn’t remember when exactly). Sometimes the group spends weeks planning visits to places, and other times the decision to protest is sudden, sparked by the scent of opportunity, as was the case with Matthew Shepherd’s funeral in 1998. Jonathan Phelps has been talking with police in Savannah for the last couple of weeks, outlining the group’s itinerary and helping plan for the protests and potential counter–protests. “The folks from Westboro know how far they can push it,” says Julian Miller, Public Information Officer for the Metro Police Department. “It’s the other protests that can start trouble.” Because of the group’s legal expertise, many fear lawsuits that could result from inappropriate or aggressive behavior. The group has a reputation for suing towns that fail to protect them, or that attempt to hinder their right to gather publicly. “We hold up these signs. We sing some acappella parodies and/or hymns. If you want to listen, fine. If you don’t, fine. It’s not in our control,” says Phelps. “We’re gonna engage in the conduct in a lawful way, and that’s all we’re gonna do.” While the WBC notified police weeks in advance of their arrival, many others discovered plans via word of mouth, and social media in particular. “It doesn’t take much for information like that to circulate,” says Kurt Hetager, the Public Information Officer for the Savannah–Chatham Public School System. “We’re fully aware of the discussions and the flier, but we don’t know definitively whether they’ll show or not.” The school system is trying to maintain calm and order. Each of the high schools being picketed is responsible for distributing relevant information to parents and students as they see fit. “Security is first and foremost. Other than that, it’s business as usual,” says Hetager. In another example of the group’s dualities, while their methodology is viewed as contentious, they claim not to actively seek conflict — only to spread the message they believe they’ve been commissioned to deliver. “We’re not interested in contention with people, but you might have noticed that it appears to be contentious,” says Phelps. “People don’t like it, so they imagine they can engage in some kind of conduct to stop it. To slander us, demonize, vilify, or if they can get by with it, take some physical action, but they don’t get by with that.” The irony is perhaps best illustrated by the oft–quoted Bible passage from Galatians: “Man reaps what he sows.” If what Westboro claims is true — that they don’t hate and don’t seek confrontation — then their use of hate (even if it’s supposedly God’s hate) and confrontation as tools is also why hate and confrontation are the responses they usually receive. Regardless of intentions, the WBC is coming to town to exercise their Constitutionally guaranteed right to peaceably assemble in public. “They get to hear some gospel preaching if they want to,” says Phelps. “If not, they can use those muscles on the side of their neck and turn their head.” It’s your right to choose how you respond. cs

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A member of the Westboro Baptist Church during a protest in Norfolk, VA last summer.

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Blotter All cases from recent Savannah/ Chatham Police Dept. incident reports

Caught with their pants down

While on patrol in the vicinity of the President Street boat ramp, an officer noticed a vehicle. It was parked in the lot with its lights off shortly after midnight.

The officer decided to investigate. As he pulled up near the vehicle, he saw a head pop up from the passenger side of the vehicle, then shift over to the driver seat. Moments later, the officer saw another person come into sight. As he approached the vehicle, the officer noticed both people were hurriedly putting their clothes on. The female in the passenger seat was still not wearing pants when the officer got to the window. The officer asked what was going on, and the man replied “nothing.” Both parties were arrested for public indecency and transported to CCDC. The car was released to the girl’s

father. Awkward. • Shortly after 5 p.m. a woman was walking west on Jones Street when she was stopped by two black males. One asked her for directions to Broughton Street, and she told them to head north, pointing out which way they should go. She continued on her way, but noticed that they began to follow her. She opened the gate to her garage and one of the men followed her. Afraid of being locked in with them, she asked them to step back out so that they wouldn’t get locked in. Once outside the gate, one of the men pointed a gun to her chest. She threw down her pocket book and a bag of sewing supplies. One of the men picked up the pocketbook and asked how much cash she had. She took out $50. He took it and said, “I’m sorry but I have a baby to take care of.” They backed away and then took off north. She called 911 and reported the incident. An alert went out to all downtown units and the suspects were later apprehended.

• Two officers were observing a group of men standing in the street on the eastside suspected of being involved in distributing drugs. The officers were in an unmarked vehicle dressed in plain clothes. While conducting surveillance, the officers watched as the suspect was handed a plastic baggy. He checked the contents, stuffed it in his pocket, then sat in the front seat of a nearby vehicle. He then got back out of the car and began to talk with the group again. The officers called for marked units to stop all subjects in the area and detain the one who had taken the baggy. As they walked out from the side of a nearby building, the plain clothes officers identified themselves and the group scattered. They pursued and detained one, but the suspect who had taken the drugs had eluded capture. They found him several blocks away and arrested him without further incident. In the suspect’s car, they located the baggy with seven grams of cocaine, 13 ecstasy

pills and 4.5 grams of marijuana. He was charged with possession with intent distribute and several other offenses. • An officer saw a silver pickup truck speeding. He was able to stop the truck near MLK and Jones St. The driver smelled of alcohol, was slurring his speech badly and had glassy eyes. The driver agreed to submit to field sobriety tests. He proceeded to fail each test with flying colors and eventually tested positive for a BAC of .187 when given the Alco–Sensor III. Upon reaching the precinct, the driver was tested again and the results were a BAC of .266 – more than three times the legal limit. He was transported to CCDC. CS

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I took a geology class and read about a guy that had huge amounts of coal underneath his ranch. The dude sold the ranch, made millions, and moved into a penthouse. Granted, I live in suburbia and don’t have enough room for an open-pit mine, but if I have oil I can just drink my neighbor’s milkshake, right? How do I make like Jed Clampett and find oil in my back yard? —L. Gushurst, Groton, Connecticut Here are the essential questions you need to ask: Do you own the mineral rights under your property? In many countries the government automatically owns all signifi-

ing a simple gravel road to a remote drilling site can easily cost ten grand. On the other hand, chances are the zoning board isn’t going to be wild about your hauling in a drill rig. Give them an impassioned speech about the need to ensure America’s energy independence and lead them in a round of “Drill, baby, drill.” Granted this is likelier to go over bigger in Alaska than Connecticut, so conclude by hinting that as a wealthy oilman you can help their kids get into Yale. How do you go about drilling? Even Edwin Drake, who in 1859 put down the first successful U.S. oil well, near Titusville, Pennsylvania, had to hire a driller, and he went just 70 feet deep. You might get lucky and strike oil within 1,000 feet, but average well depth nowadays is a mile. Drilling costs can run to more than $200 per linear foot, so you’re looking at at least a million bucks up front. What happens if you strike oil? You’ll need some steel well casing, a main oil pump (e.g. the familiar “nodding donkey” type), various other pumps and piping, electrical lines, an on-site storage tank, and possibly a spill-protection berm and liner, all of which is going to add considerable clutter to the landscape. Tell your

whiny neighbors it beats a lawn gnome. What are the chances of a dry hole? In your case, excellent. You may have noticed that none of those whiny neighbors are operating productive oil wells. According to the Department of Energy, Connecticut has no significant reserves of fossil fuels. The nearest state with appreciable oil production is New York, which pumps a piddling thousand barrels a day. Unless you know something the DOE doesn’t, you can drill till Gabriel’s trumpet sounds and you won’t find squat. Finding oil is tougher for everybody today. U.S. production, though still formidable at five million barrels a day, peaked in 1970 and has been heading south since. Nobody’s sure how soon world production will peak; some say it has already. My assistant Una graphed the historical dry hole rate for exploratory oil and gas drilling in the U.S. For decades the percentage of dry holes dropped steadily as exploration techniques got more scientific. Things changed in 2007. Since then the dry hole rate has risen nine percentage points, the sharpest increase in more than 60 years. cs by CECIL ADAMS

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cant mineral deposits, no matter whose land they’re under. Here in the U.S., both the surface rights to a property and the mineral rights below can be privately owned, but they’re separable—acquiring the former doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting the latter. When you bought your house, did you scrutinize the deed to make sure you got the rights to the minerals too? Didn’t think so. You’d better contact your county deeds office, engage a title company, or hire a lawyer. If the rights are yours, you can either use them yourself or lease them to an oil company. You mentioned drinking your neighbor’s milkshake, a reference to the 2007 movie There Will Be Blood, wherein an unscrupulous oilman (as if there were any other kind) boasts that he’s sucked the oil out from under another’s property. That’s legal in many jurisdictions under what’s called the “rule of capture,” meaning anything you can produce from a well on your property is yours, even if it drains from somewhere else. If your neighbors don’t like it, they can drill their own wells—unless, of course, they’re too late. Can you develop any rights you do have? The two biggest problems oil prospectors face are local regulations and access. Lay-

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Tonya McDowell, 33, an off-and-on homeless person in Bridgeport, Conn., was arrested in April by police in nearby Norwalk and charged with felony theft -- of $15,686 worth of “services” from the city. McDowell’s crime was enrolling her 6-year-old son in Norwalk’s Brookside Elementary School when she actually “resided” (as much as a sporadically “homeless” person can “reside”) in Bridgeport. McDowell has also “resided” at times in a Norwalk shelter, but was crashing at a friend’s apartment in Bridgeport when she registered her son. The head of the Norwalk Board of Education acknowledged that the usual consequence for an unqualified student is merely dismissal from school.

The Continuing Crisis

• In March, jurors in New Orleans convicted Isaiah Doyle of a 2005 murder and were listening to evidence in the penalty phase of the trial when Doyle decided to take the witness stand (as defendants sometimes do in a desperate attempt to avoid the death penalty). However, Doyle said to the jurors, “If I had an AK-47, I’d kill every last one of y’all with no remorse.” (The jury recommended the needle.) • The Montana House of Representatives passed a tough drunk-driving bill in March to combat the state’s high DUI rate, but it came over the objection of Rep. Alan Hale (and later, Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy). Hale, who owns a bar in Basin, Mont., complained that tough DUI laws “are destroying small businesses” and

“destroying a way of life that has been in ment. Montana for years and years.” (Until 2005, Cavalcade of Rednecks drinking while driving was common and legal outside of towns as long as the (1) Shelly Waddell, 36, was cited by driver wasn’t drunk.) Furthermore, Hale police in February in Waterville, Maine, said, people need to drive home after they after “a couple of ” drivers reported seeing drink. “(T)hey are not going to hitchhike.” two children riding on the roof of the van Sen. Windy Boy said such laws put the she was driving early one morning. Wadlegislature on “the path of criminalizing dell told police she was in fact delivering everyone in Montana.” newspapers to customers, but denied • Why Unions Are Unpopular: The pothat the kids were on the roof. (2) At the lice officers’ union in Scranton, Pa., filed a Niceville, Fla., Christmas parade on state unfair labor practice complaint Dec. 4, a municipal employee in April against Chief Dan Duffy was arrested when he stepped because he arrested a man whom up onto a city truck that was god he caught violating a warrant and part of the parade and chalhates possessing marijuana. According lenged the driver (who apparnags to the union contract, only union ently was a colleague). The members can “apprehend and employee accused the driver arrest” lawbreakers, and since the of “taking (my) overtime” chief is “management,” he should hours for the previous two have called an officer to make the years and ordered him out of arrest. The union president suggested the truck so he could “whip your that, with layoffs threatened, the chief ass.” (The employee was charged doesn’t need to be taking work away with disorderly intoxication.) from officers. Bright Ideas • Conventional academic wisdom is that the death penalty is not an Louis “Shovelhead” Garrett effective deterrent to homicide, but is an artist, a mannequin collector and according to accused murderer Dmitry a quilter in the eastern Missouri town Smirnov, it deterred him from killing of Louisiana, with a specialty in sewing Ms. Jitka Vesel in Oak Brook, Ill. -- until quilts from women’s panties, according March, that is, when Illinois’ death to a report in the Hannibal Courier-Post. penalty was repealed. Prosecutors said After showing his latest quilt at a women’s Smirnov, from Surrey, British Columbia, luncheon in Hannibal in March, he told told them he decided to come to Illinois the newspaper of his high standards: “No and kill Vesel (in cold blood, over an polyester. I don’t want those cheap, dollaronline relationship gone bad) only after store, not-sexy, farm-girl panties. I want learning through Internet research that classy -- silk or nylon.” the state no longer had capital punish-

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• Arifinito (he goes by one name), a member of the Indonesian parliament, resigned in April after a news photographer in the gallery zoomed in on the tablet computer he was watching to capture him surfing Internet pornography sites. Arifinito’s conservative Islamic Prosperous Justice Party campaigned for a tough anti-pornography bill in 2008 (which the photographer’s video shows Arifinito likely violating). • Wheeee! (1) In March, in Pierce County, Wash., a sewer worker, 37, came loose from a safety line and slid about 3,000 feet through a 6-foot-diameter sewer pipe at the Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. He “could have drowned,” according to one rescuer, but he was taken to a hospital with “minor injuries.” (2) Firefighters in Gilbert, Ariz., rescued Eugene Gimzelberg, 32, in March after he had climbed down a 40-foot sewer hole -- naked. Gimzelberg said he had smoked PCP and marijuana and consumed hallucinogenic mushrooms. He was hospitalized in critical condition.

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• Jacob Barnett, 12, an Asperger’s-syndrome-fueled math genius who maxed out on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children and is now enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, told an Indianapolis Star reporter in March that his next project is about proving the Big Bang theory all wrong. But if not the Big Bang, asked the reporter, how do we exist? Said Jacob, “I’m still working on it.” “I have an idea, but ... I’m still

made traceable payments through PayPal (which in recent years has refused to process transactions involving online gambling or the WikiLeaks document dumps, but which in 2006 did in fact handle payments for HitManForHire. com). The hit man site was run by an Egyptian immigrant, who told the Las Vegas Sun in 2008 that he would never contract for murder but sought to make money by double-crossing clients and alerting (for a fee) the intended victims.

A News of the Weird Classic (October 1992) The local board of health closed down the Wing Wah Chinese restaurant in South Dennis, Mass., briefly in August (1992) for various violations. The most serious, said officials, was the restaurant’s practice of draining water from cabbage by putting it in cloth laundry bags, placing the bags between two pieces of plywood in the parking lot, and driving over them with a van. Said Health Director Ted Dumas, “I’ve seen everything now.” cs

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Marissa Mark, 28, was indicted in March in Allentown, Pa., for hiring a hit man in 2006 via the then-active website HitManForHire.com, agreeing to pay $37,000 to have a California woman killed (though prosecutors have not revealed the motive). Mark allegedly

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working out the details.” (Hint: Jacob’s major skepticism is that the Big Bang doesn’t account neatly for carbon.) • Overreaching: (1) In April, Texas state Rep. John Davis of Houston proposed a tax break -- aimed at buyers of yachts valued at more than a quartermillion dollars. Davis promised more yacht sales and, through a ripple effect, more jobs if Texas capped the sales tax on yachts at the amount due on a $250,000 vessel -- a break of almost $16,000 on a $500,000 boat. (2) Adam Yarbrough, 22, ticketed by a female police officer in Indianapolis in March after he was swerving in and out of traffic on an Interstate, allegedly compounded the problem by offering the cop “five dollars” to “get rid of this ticket” and then by “(H)ow about I give you a kiss?” Felony bribery charges were filed.

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Best Cultural Event Best Festival That’s Not St. Patrick’s Day

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Savannah Music Festival

It was a year of changes for the SMF; the American Traditions vocal competition was jettisoned, the genre–specific series delineations (“Jazz,” “Americana,” “Worldbeat”) dropped in favor of one big, multi–musical palette, and for the first time, there were two huge shows aimed quite specifically at the college crowd (the Avett Brothers, Band of Horses). And although a fair amount of “usual suspects” made appearances (Bela Fleck, Dianne Reeves, Chris Thile, the Clayton Brothers), the 2011 festival felt surprisingly fresh via some new and interesting collaborations (most of them involving African musicians) and breathtaking first–time visits from the likes of Salif Kieta, Stile Antico, Maceo Parker and Robert Randolph. Runner–up, Cultural: Savannah Film Festival Runner–up, Not St. Pat’s: Greek Festival

Best Savannah Music Festival Concert Band of Horses

It was a Monday night, a school night, and it seemed as if every college–aged music fan in town was at the Johnny Mercer Theatre to see Band of Horses, indie darlings making their local debut. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Ben Bridwell and company put on an energetic, emotionally–charged show that bounced like a pinball between the touchstones of old–school country–rock and the widescreen panoramic vista of bands like U2 and Coldplay. BOH is a rock ‘n’ roll band, with no affiliation whatsoever to electronica, flash or gimmick (drenchy reverb is Bridwell’s sole electric vice) and the rootsy, harmony–rich music had the nearly sold–out audience at full gallop from the opening bell. Runner–up: Avett Brothers

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Psychotronic Film Series

Not only has movie geek Jim Reed stayed true to Psychotronic’s mission statement – to regularly screen forgotten, lost or notorious cult films – he’s expanded

Maggie Lee Hart in the Collective Face production of The Glass Menagerie

The saucer–eyed Ms. Maggie – a student in SCAD’s performing arts department – was luminous as the tormented Laura Wingfield in the Collective Face production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. Here’s what we said in our review: “As the sad storyline proceeds, it’s in this one performer’s eyes that the audience can clearly see the pain and sorrow of inevitability that Williams put upon his magnificent canvas.” Runner–up: Mary Elizabeth Hawks

Best Local Actor Christopher Blair

After many years of acting “normal” in Savannah stage productions, from Shakespeare to Ibsen to Rodgers & Hammerstein, Christopher Blair has found his comfort level – in discomfort. In 2010, the North Carolina native stunned local audiences as Hedwig Robinson, the transgendered, flamboyant and totally pissed–off protagonist in the rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. He also appeared as Dr. Frank N. Furter, the cross– Christopher Blair (with Richie dressing, flamboyant and totally bizarre protagonist in Cook) in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the the rock musical The Rocky Horror Show. Savannah Children’s Theatre He’d performed both these roles in 2009 productions, too. And he’ll probably repeat them in 2011. Blair, who confesses that the idea of carrying an entire show, in character, used to intimidate him, now says he can’t imagine doing things any other way (in the intense and relentless Hedwig, he never once leaves the stage). “If it were safe and easy, what would be the point of that?” Blair explains. “I think that’s one of the reasons I enjoy doing it – for two hours a night, you get to be whatever you want to be. And if it didn’t have that element of danger, it wouldn’t be nearly as exciting. And I think that translates to the audience as well.” Besides the Bay Street productions of Hedwig and Rocky Horror, Blair strutted memorably in the Savannah Children’s Theatre’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – he was the Elvis–obsessed Pharaoh – and then he did a total 160 with a relatively straight portrayal of British talk show host David Frost in the drama Frost/Nixon at Muse Arts Warehouse. That one, he says, was perhaps his biggest challenge. “I’ve kind of found this groove with a lot of these outrageous characters,” Blair says. “But I like to find at least one or two projects a year that scare me half to death, that I’m not quite sure I can pull off. It keeps me on my toes, it keeps me fresh. “But in all the characters I play, I like to completely transform myself outside of myself.” A big part of that transformation, he explains, is the “layering” process – putting on the costumes, doing his own makeup, speaking (and singing) everything in the character’s voice – and then donning the wig (or wigs, as the role calls for). Blair’s own hair made few, if any, appearances onstage over the past year. “By the time I hit the stage, I am that character. Which gives me a lot of freedom in an improvisational aspect to create along the way. Now it’s almost essential to the way that I do things.” Portraying David Frost, a real–life character in a tightly–scripted play, was a different prospect. “It was harder for me to be subtle with Frost, because I’ve been playing these over–the–top characters,” Blair says. “Playing subtlety was the challenge with that one. But I was kind of stoked to work on it. “He’s still kind of a flamboyant personality, but at the same time not nearly on the scale that say, Hedwig was.” — Bill DeYoung Runner–up: Sheldon Pinckney

it to include the series Movies Savannah Missed, which puts the spotlight on more mainstream fare that never made it to local multiplexes. Psychotronic has a weekly screening at the Sentient Bean; Reed sets aside an entire week of weirdness each January for the Psychotronic Film Festival. Runner–up: Savannah Film Festival

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Savannah Film Festival

At the 2010 Savannah Film Festival, we got to see Black Swan, Blue Valentine, The Conspirator, 127 Hours, and other movies before they opened everywhere else. Add to that a week’s worth of top–notch independent films, a student competition, and in–person appearances from the likes of Liam Neeson, Sir Ian McKellen, Zach Gilford and Isabella Rossellini, and late October/early November was one of the most exciting times of the year. Runner–up: Psychotronic Film Festival

Best Indie Film Venue The Sentient Bean

A coffeehouse and low–key study–hall that turns into an acoustic music concert venue by night, the Bean – so conveniently across from Forsyth Park – is reserved on Wednesdays for Jim Reed and his Psychotronic Film Series, which is where you’ll eventually see every cheesy movie ever made with zombies, beach blankets or William Shatner, projected onto a big pull-down screen. Runner–up: Muse Arts Warehouse

Best Movie Theatre Victory Square 9

Year after year, the readers (and movie–goers) speak, and they always say this multiplex is their favorite place to see that new Jennifer Aniston rom–com, or Tyler Perry’s latest Madea romp. Runner–up: Carmike 10

Best Local Theatre Director Bridget Tunstall

Tunstall has become the revving motor for Bay Street Theatre; her color–splashed direction of the bizarro rock ‘n’ roll musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch last fall raised an already high bar to a new level (Tunstall and Bay Street had debuted their Hedwig the year before).

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Best Multimedia Art Event

Pulse Art + Technology Festival

Bora Yoon played this year’s Pulse

Held over nine days in January, at various portals inside the Telfair Museums complex, Pulse is a celebration of art and creativity, as processed through technology. For example: The most recent Pulse included robotic, interactive video installations, algorithmic kinetic light paintings, music made by Wiimotes and iPhones, and a musical innovator (New York’s Bora Yoon) who creates live soundscapes with her voice, percussion, tape loops, electronic looping effects ... and her cell phone. Runner–up: Taste II

Best Museum Best Art Gallery

Best Visual Artist

Best Fashion Event

He started out doing graphic design for skateboards and making cool posters for his friends’ bands, but Hebermehl really made his mark with “public” art, including a series of fluid images projected onto the sides of downtown buildings, and with fixed murals (created with the proper permissions) on walls at places like the Meddin Studios facility. Then there was Birds in Flight, a series of three–dimensional bird images suspended high above the floor of the Jepson Center from last September until just a month or so ago. His work is unavoidable. Runner–up: Marcus Kenney

Fashion design is a degree at SCAD, and subsequently it’s serious business around here. Presenting the collections of the top graduating seniors, this year’s show – May 21 in the Trustees Theater – will honor footwear designer Manolo Blahnik with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The SCAD event has become one of the premiere student fashion shows in the country. Runner–up: Savannah Fashion Week

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Jepson Center for the Arts

The centerpiece of the Telfair Museum complex, the Jepson Center is where contemporary art and exhibits call home. Now five years old, the Jepson’s 7,500 square feet of gallery space is used for major traveling exhibitions of contemporary art, and installations of works from the permanent collection. Latest, coolest traveling show: Psychedelic: Optical and Visionary Art Since the 1960s, on view through the end of May. There’s a 220–seat (very comfortable) auditorium, too. Runner–up, museum: Mighty 8th Runner–up, gallery: Chroma

Best Art Show

Best Local Photographer Geoff L. Johnson

Sidewalk Arts Festival

Even though some 800 people participate in SCAD’s annual chalk–art gathering in Forsyth Park, Mother Nature is the most impressive artist – for 35 years now, it’s been Savannah’s official doorway to breathtaking spring weather. Even when it rains, and the concrete canvases smear beyond recognition, everyone has a swell time. Runner–up: Taste II The full–court–slam of Cusses didn’t exist in the early weeks of 2010, but by May the trio was voted the city’s top punk band in our Best of Savannah readers’ poll. They were so new that a lot of people had literally never heard of them until the poll results were made public. What a difference a year makes. Cusses shows – and there are a lot of them – are rarely anything but elbow–to–shoulder affairs. The band’s high–octane hybrid of punk, grunge, R&B and dancetronica has made believers out of the most hard–to–please. It doesn’t hurt that Angel Bond (vocals), Bryan Harder (guitar) and Brian Lackey (drums) are also really nice people. “We’re honest, hardworking individuals,” Bond laughs, “that try to do things for our community and not just for our band. “A lot of bands hit us up, daily, from out of town that are trying to book shows with us in Savannah. And obviously we can’t play with everybody, so we do our very best to put them in the right direction. I give them 10 local bands to play with, four different venues to play at. We try hard to make that happen for out of town people, as well as connect all the local people.” Incredibly, Bond had never sung in public before Cusses. “I’ve done every job under the sun, and I’ve always wanted to sing,” she says. “But I thought being a singer was the most selfish thing I could

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OK, so maybe we’re a little biased – Geoff has shot more Connect Savannah covers than just about anyone – but the readers seem to agree that his musical portraiture – particularly the stuff of metal musicians – captures an elusively human element. Psst: He does weddings, too. Runner–up: Christine Hall

Best Local Punk Band Best Local Rock Band Cusses

Best Local Vocalist Angel Bond

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Best Live Music Concert

SCAD New Alumni Concert

It’s always free, it’s always in Forsyth Park, and it’s always right after Memorial Day. Oh, yeah – it’s always really, really packed. In 2010, G. Love & Special Sauce played the SCAD graduation concert, open to the (grateful) public. This year, Cold War Kids will rock the park on June 3. Runner–up: Avett Brothers

ever do. But I realized that the older I got, and the more turns I took, music kept coming back at me. People kept shoving it in my face, saying ‘You should do this! You don’t have a bad voice!’” The band has recorded a track here and a track there, but is currently assembling new material for its first full–length project. Bond says they’ve been approached by several nationally–known producers, with offers to take them into the studio. “We’re looking for the person who can really capture our live sound,” she explains. “Because the only way you can really feel us is if you see us live. And we don’t have anything recorded, I think, that really captures that yet. So that’s one of the biggest steps we need to take this summer.” In the meantime, she says, she’s getting back as much as she gives. And she’s grateful. “Through this whole process, I’m growing, I’m getting more in touch with myself, I’m not afraid of where I come from, who I was or who I am, and I’m able to let go onstage, and let it all out. “I think that’s why people say to me ‘You look really angry up there,’ or ‘I don’t see that you have any stage fright.’ It’s really just an amazing release that I’ve never been able to experience. Through this, I’m getting the best therapy I’ve ever had.” — Bill DeYoung Runner–up, Punk: Dead Yet? Runner–up, Rock: Liquid Ginger Runner–up, Vocalist: Trae Gurley

The Jinx

Best New Local Festival Savannah Stopover

Anything that brings 50 bands to town over five days – the majority of them first–time visitors to Savannah – is fine by us. If 2011 was the year of the Stopover, courtesy of founder Kayne Lanahan and director Summer Simpson, bring on 2012! Runner–up: Savannah Urban Arts Festival

Best All–Around Local Musician Best Local Blues Artist Eric Culberson

Even as he removed the word “blues” from his band’s name, to focus more on rock ‘n’ roll songcraft, Culberson still gets voted the best blues player in town. That’s because he’s got the touch – no one else ‘round here can coax such emotion, such pain and pathos, from their electric guitar. And check out the new CD In the Outside – it’s leaps and bounds from yer run–of–the–mill bunch of four–in–the–

Best Local Acoustic Artist Dare Dukes GEOFF L. JOHNSON

Metal, Americana, pop, punk, if you wait around long enough, it’ll be onstage at the Jinx. Inside, the place isn’t much to look at – there’s a bar, a stage and a dance floor – but the vibe is seriously cool. It’s a great hang. And Tuesdays, it’s the best hip hop night in Savannah. Runner–up: Live Wire Music Hall

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bar blooz tunes. The guy, a Savannah native and a fixture on the stage scene for more than 20 years, is a major talent. Runner–up, Musician: Ricardo Ochoa Runner–up, Blues: Bottles & Cans

Best Local Country/Americana Rock Band The Train Wrecks

A perennial winner in this category, and that’s because the band’s live shows are still as raw and raucous as ever. It’s been a particularly good year: After way too long, Jason Bible and his three compadres finished the second Train Wrecks album, Saddle Up. It’s a mighty array of original cowboy–tinged tunes, soaked in rotgut whiskey and left to ferment in the southern sun. In short, worth every minute of the wait. The

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Work continues on singer/songwriter Dukes’ second full–length recording, which he is tentatively calling Thugs & China Dolls. “I have no date yet for the record,” he reports. “Man, these records are hard! But I’m crossing my fingers for the fall. I want to have a big and sparkly CD release party here, somewhere, in some interesting and non–traditional venue. But I haven’t figured any of that out yet.” Dukes has been tracking in Athens with members of his Blackstock Collection band (including Anna “General Oglethorpe & the Panhandlers” Chandler, Blake Helton and Chris Van Brackle), with contributions from “TV on the Radio’s horn section, JoJo Glidewill of the Modern Skirts, Thayer Serrano from Of Montreal, and various other talented creatures – not least of which is my wife, Susan Falls, playing her grandma’s piano!” Runner–up: Whiskey Dick

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Best Local Club DJ

Javi Ramirez at Seed Ecoâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;lounge

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first time I started messing around with turntables was 1993, when I was 13,â&#x20AC;? says Javi Ramirez, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an art director in the SCAD communications department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always played around with on the side.â&#x20AC;? Â Â Â Â Â Born and raised in Miami, Ramirez graduated from SCAD in 2003 with a degree in graphic design. He moved back home and took a cushy job with an advertising agency. On the weekends, he brought his collection of techno, house and electronic vinyl to the clubs. Â Â Â Â Â Â Last year, he came back to SCAD. Immediately he went looking to scratch his spinning itch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough thing, moving to a new city and people not knowing who you are,â&#x20AC;? Ramirez says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I guess I had to selfâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;promote a little bit. Usually I just go around clubs, see if anybody wants DJs, or if they need somebody. And at first itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Uh, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not a DJ. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like a DJ.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? He knew someone who knew someone at Seed Ecoâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;lounge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seed actually just gave me a chance, where I DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d on a Monday or a Tuesday,â&#x20AC;? Ramirez explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And they were like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dude, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re awesome. We want you to come back.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I started doing Tuesdays and Saturdays, and it just kind of blew up from there.â&#x20AC;? He rules the roost at Seed every Friday night (on Saturday, he spins at Rogue Water Taphouse, the former Venus de Milo). â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bill DeYoung Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: DJ Envision

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by Andrew Fidler (guitar), James May (drums) and Jonathan Athon (thunderâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;bass). Baroness made it out of Savannah; Kylesa made it out of Savannah. These guys are next. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Kylesa

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Best Local Jazz Artist

Best Local Funk/R&B/Soul Group

Savannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one true living legend has been a fixture here since 1972. An extraordinarily gifted musician, arranger and composer (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Home Baby,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right Here Right Nowâ&#x20AC;?), the 80â&#x20AC;&#x201C;yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;old Tucker still brings his bass out to play when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good gig on the wind. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Britt Scott

Husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;andâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;wife Ryan and Brandy Koch brought their hip hop/electronica act down from their native Detroit in 2009 so Brandy could get her Masters from SCAD (Ryan, meanwhile, is the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;booker for the Rock House on Tybee Island). â&#x20AC;&#x153;I call it electroâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;punk,â&#x20AC;? he explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our raw stage antics, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s punk, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big electro synths and beats, stuff like that. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got hip hop and rock in it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a fusion of all kinds of stuff, really.â&#x20AC;? Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Sunglasses

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the Spitfire Poetry Group: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The spontaneity of spoken word and the genuine quality of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poetry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; digging deep within themselves to think about things they probably hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t considered before sitting down with a pen and pad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that was where the passion lay for Clinton.â&#x20AC;? Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: AWOL

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Most Eligible Bachelor Ahndhi Sticha is bringing sexy back for real

Our fresh–faced winner of Most Eligible Local Bachelor this year is 23–year– old Ahndhi Sticha (his real first name is Andrew, but “Ahndhi” is so much more mysterious, don’t ya think?). Set to graduate in a couple of weeks from SCAD in Illustration, the Chicago native was surprised to hear he’d won — though there was that Facebook post which might have helped solidify his win... Local scenesters might also know Ahndhi from his signature Cookie Monster death metal vocals for the band Maximüm Bastard. The secret to his popularity with the opposite sex — he says — are his “boyish good looks” and his overall attitude towards dating. “It’s all about the ladies,” he says with a knowing grin. (Plus, there was something about a small, intimate boat he likes to take his dates out on, but we’re still trying to verify that...) While Ahndhi says he’s going to stick around Savannah awhile after graduation, don’t get your hopes too far up, local ladies — he’s eventually going to return to the big city of Chicago and work his illustrative and romantic magic up there, hoping to do some design work for ad agencies. — Jim Morekis Runner–up: Bobby Deen

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Best Place to Worship

Victor wins again this year, despite making some headlines in US Weekly last summer with former reality TV ‘Bachelor’ Charlie O’Connell. Runner–up: Erin Wallin

The building is showing its age like polyester bellbottoms. The City is renovating bathrooms, changing carpet and repairing elevators in the old building this year, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg for this building’s To–Do list. Runner–up: Sorry Charlie’s

Over the last 47 years, SCC has developed a loyal flock. We tried to get 6,000 people to come over once a week just to see if we could do it. We couldn’t. Runner–up: The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

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Best Historic Building

Owens–Thomas House

The Telfair Museum–administered Owens–Thomas House saw a banner year last year, with over 70,000 visitors. And it’s well–deserved: Not only one of the finest examples of Regency architecture in North America, the circa 1816 house museum features the first indoor plumbing in the area and a series of ingenious design aspects courtesy of architect William Jay. This spring saw a continuation of their occasional living history shows, a sold–out dramatization of Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Savannah in 1825. Another show with a different storyline is due up in June. Runner–up: Juliette Gordon Low House

Best Local Revitalization Ellis Square

Although some question the dash of modernity in the historic downtown, no one preferred the old parking garage or the fenced off dirt pile that were its predecessors. Runner–up: Broughton Street

Best Public Space Forsyth Park

The downtown park stepped its game up after the cafe and band shell opened. Sports, sunbathing, concerts, playgrounds and panhandling: something for everyone. Runner–up: Ellis Square

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Best Neighborhood to Live In Ardsley Park

Quaint bungalows, plenty of parks and lots of peace and quiet make this a perennial favorite, particularly with young families. Runner–up: Downtown

Most Underrated Neighborhood Baldwin Park

This eastern neighborhood wins for the second straight year. Once the city finishes fixing drainage issues that lead to semi–regular flooding after rainstorms, it could be in the running to win Best Neighborhood. Runner–up: Gordonston

Best Apartment Community Merritt at Whitemarsh

The Merritt makes a strong come back after a heartbreaking loss to The Oaks in 2010. Some people credit the change in management last year for getting the place back on track. Runner–up: Walden at Chatham Center

Savannah Christian Church

Best Pastor

Cam Huxford

For more than two decades, Huxford has lead the congregation at Savannah Christian Church and watched the church grow by leaps and bounds. Runner–up: Patrick O’Brien

Best Private School

Savannah Christian Prep School

Solid academics and perennially strong sports teams (particularly their football program) helped SCPS top long–time winner Country Day this year. Runner–up: Savannah Country Day School

Best Public School

Savannah Arts Academy

No surprise here. The only thing we can say is that while sports played no role in the Arts Academy’s win, a fashion show and several successful theater productions might have. Runner–up: Jenkins High

Best Principal/Headmaster

Mary Anne Hogan (St. Vincent’s Academy)

Hogan probably deserves greater accolades than this. It’s hard enough keeping one teenage girl out of trouble, let alone hundreds. Runner–up: James Taylor

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The orange and green trolleys are almost as common a sight as Paula Deen Store shopping bags. Both are popular with visitors. Runner–up: Savannah Fun Tours

Best Celebrity Sighting Robert Plant

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Best Wi–Fi Spot Starbucks

We haven’t read Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz’s new book, but we’re sure he mentioned repeat wins in Best of Savannah as part of the franchise’s recipe for success. Runner–up: Gallery Espresso

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Best Street Character Forrest Gump

With his shirt buttoned up to the collar, his Bubba Gump hat and a box of chocolates in hand, John Sandifer is the most official Forrest Gump we’ve seen since Tom Hanks left town. Runner–up: ‘Stop the Lie’ Guy (Mr. Moody)

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The former Led Zeppelin front man dropped by for a visit to the Telfair’s Owens-Thomas House Museum. Turns out he’s quite the history buff. Runner–up: Robert Redford

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Extreme Home Makeover

A lot of folks put a lot of time and effort into building a new home for the Simpson family on ABC, and Ty Pennington definitely enjoyed Savannah’s night life. Runner–up: St. Patrick’s Day

Best Benefit/Gala

SCAD Scholarship Gala

Helping raise money for the school’s scholarship fund, this gala’s silent art auction is a favorite among collectors looking to score a good deal on great work. Runner–up: Kiss–a–Pig

R.I.P.: the Local Person You’ll Miss the Most “Hollywood” Ron Higgins

Nearly a year has passed since “Hollywood” Ron Higgins died at 45. An artist and an entrepreneur, he left an indelible mark on his hometown – not only through his successful business, Savannah Movie Tours, but through the sheer force of his huggy–bear personality. After Higgins’ sudden death of a heart attack on June 14, 2010, his family decided to keep the tour coaches running. That’s when Jaime Higgins, Ron’s sister and closest confidante, began to realize just how well–loved he had been in Savannah. “Trying to replicate what he did in such a short period of time is impossible,” she says. “I still get e–mails, people are still signing onto his Facebook page. He touched so many people, and I have not figured out how to do that yet. “He just had charisma, and the personality to do that. If you asked anyone, they were all his best friends.” For the Higgins family, the hurt is healing. Slowly. “I guess I’m getting used to it, but it’s not Gone but not forgotten: The late easier,” Jaime says. “I still find myself, when great Mr. Ron Higgins something happens, wanting to pick up the phone and call him. And I know I can’t.” It’s been especially hard on their mother, Hazel Higgins. “For Mother’s Day, she said ‘Don’t buy me any flowers, no presents or anything, just call each other and say I love you to each other. Call me, tell me you love me, and let me know that you guys are OK.’ “She’s very cautious now, and extremely protective of us. She calls us even more now. I was in Europe for three weeks, and that freaked her out. Because if she needed to get to me, she couldn’t.” Ron Higgins is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery; on June 11, the family will dedicate a small monument in a ceremony at the gravesite. “One of his biggest things was how much he loved Savannah,” Jaime says. “He traveled all over the world, he lived all over the world, and home in Savannah was always the highest priority for him. “Making a business here, helping other businesses contribute to the city, that was the biggest thing. He really loved Savannah, and he loved to see Savannah prosper.” Ron started his first project – an on–foot guided tour of more than 70 Savannah sites used in the filming of major motion pictures – in 2003. At the time of his death, the company had several luxury coaches, a dedicated staff and eight additional tours – taking ghosts, food, literature and the like – in the historic district. “He left a journal, and he left a business plan,” explains Ron’s sister. “It’s kind of like he knew. We have been using it, and going by it, and anything that we do is pretty much what he was planning to do.” — Bill DeYoung Runner–up: Dustin Dauphinee

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S IR AFFA IC L B U P & S IC POLIT Best Local Scandal

The City Manager Search

This one just about had it all: open meeting violations, confusion over a personal bond, questionable candidate search protocols, strife on City Council, yelling in the hallways of City Hall, and race cards flying around all over the place. Lord have mercy! The only thing missing was sex, but... well, maybe that’s for the best, eh? Despite all the hubbub, ironically there was no surprise about the outcome. In the end, Rochelle Small–Toney was confirmed as Savannah City Manager, exactly as everyone suspected she would be from the outset. However, she (and we) now need to deal with a dramatically polarized citizenry and likely a new City Council next year which will have a lot of new faces — some of them likely propelled to office precisely by voter reaction to the scandal itself. Runner–up: YouTube video of St. Patrick’s Day police misconduct

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Eric Jordan is now at Rocks on the River at the Bohemian from the Culinary Training Program

Best Nonprofit Organization American Second Harvest

In coastal Georgia, about 74,000 children are at risk for missing meals due to family income. Elderly people and working poor in the region are also at risk for “food insecurity.” America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia serves as a middle man to alleviate hunger in 21 southeast Georgia counties, serving about 116,000 people a year. “Our method is to take food out to people where they need it, instead of having them come here,” says Karen Franklin, Director of Marketing and Development. “If people have food problems they are also experiencing barriers to transportation.” Here’s how Second Harvest does it: Kids Caf serves 2500 hot suppers to at risk children in Savannah every day at supervised after school programs. The Summer Feeding Program serves 3000 children a day, “when free or reduced price [school] lunches aren’t available to kids.” Through Congregate Feeding, partner agencies like the Salvation Army and battered women’s shelters take free food from Second Harvest to prepare and serve their clients. Food pantries at churches distribute canned and other unprepared food. Brown Bag for the Elderly distributes 1500 bags of food a month to seniors. Each day, Second Harvest has trucks on the road with its Mobile Food Pantry, “reaching those rural areas that don’t have social service agencies like we have in Savannah. Trucks are loaded with 20,000 pounds of food. Volunteers meet us at a community center to offload the food and put it into bags. They distribute about 60 pounds per household.”

The food is donated from grocers, produce wholesalers, hotels, and community groups. “We work with the grocery stores every day,” says Franklin. “They are a great resource for food that is close to its expiration date but still edible.” The Culinary Training Program at Grace’s Kitchen is a food–related employment program that launched in 2003 and graduated 92 students in 2010. For 18 weeks, students learn food sanitation and handling, measurements, and in–kitchen practical knowledge while cooking the 2500 meals that go out to Kids’ Caf each day. Eric Jordan, a cook at Rocks on the River at the Bohemian Hotel, completed the Culinary Training Program just in time to get his job at the Bohemian when they opened in 2009. “One part was the class phase, the second part was the cooking in the kitchen phase,” says Jordan. “It had the ServSafe Program, so that we could get qualified. It’s a program on sanitation and food borne illnesses. Each restaurant has to have at least one person working there that’s ServSafe qualified.” Jordan recalls the job seeking support that the training provided. “they taught us about job skills. At the time I was unemployed. How to present yourself when going for a job, how to stay positive and stay focused. It was a good learning experience” that’s served as a foundation for what he’s doing now at the Bohemian. “We cook anything from pasta dishes to specialty pizzas to a seafood platter,” says Jordan. “ Everything we do we make from scratch. Everybody is cross trained to work any specific station, and then we put a little love into it.” — Robin Wright Gunn Runner–up: All Walks of Life Inc.

Best Local Activist Tom Kohler

The Executive Director of Savannah–Chatham Citizen Advocacy is the bearded and bespectacled face of positive community involvement. Runner–up: Ruel Joyner

Best legislator Best Conservative Jack Kingston

The longtime favorite in Georgia’s 1st District, Kingston is a member of the all–powerful Appropriations Committee, which directs federal spending. We like to see him drop by Bill Maher’s show too. Runner–up (for both): Buddy Carter

Best City Council Member Jeff Felser

Does a big win in our ‘Best Of ’ foreshadow victory in this fall’s mayoral race? We can’t say for sure, but we heard a rumor that his beard is the source of his magical political powers. Runner–up: Tony Thomas

Best County Commissioner David M. Gellatly

If it weren’t for the ‘M,’ you might think his middle name was ‘Public Service.’ Gellatly has represented the 6th district for eleven years, and previously spent two decades as the Chief of Police in Savannah. Runner–up: Dean Kicklighter cont’d on page 27

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Best Judge

The President of the SCCPSS School Board for the last five years, Buck has spent decades working as an educator and administrator. Runner–up: Floyd Adams Jr.

After winning in 2008, Abbot humbly stated that she didn’t understand why she would win “Best Judge” considering the number of experienced and dedicated judges in the city. She must be doing something right though, because she’s won three of the last four years. Runner–up: Judge James Bass

Best Liberal Joe Steffen

The local attorney and longtime spokesman for the Chatham County Democrats is a perennial favorite in the category, but actually had to leave his partisan post to become lead counsel for Savannah State University this year. Runner–up: John Barrow

Best City Employee Richard Griffin

Griffin is the Fire Marshal in charge of new building inspections and plan reviews. Far from the most visible aspect of city employees, he makes sure buildings are planned with safety in mind. The next time you’re not trampled during a fire drill, send him a card. Runner–up: Marty Johnson

The Honorable Louisa Abbot

Best Cop

Captain Larry Branson

This Savannah native is most well– known as the point man in charge of public safety for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. He was recently a finalist for the position of chief of Tybee police.

Best Paramedic Casey Jones

Not to be confused with the local TV anchor — not to mention the legendary railroad conductor — this Casey Jones saves lives as a member of Southside Fire Department’s EMS unit. Runner–up: Jonathan McCrary

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Best Firefighter

Brian Muenzenmeyer

This 40–year–old Iowa native has been with Savannah Fire and Emergency Services for a little over 11 years. Now a Master Firefighter, he saves lives with Engine 7 on Eisenhower Drive. Brian is married to Shannon and they have five children together, ages 17–23. He was inspired to become a firefighter by Shannon’s father, who encouraged him to apply for a job with the fire department following Brian’s 10 years of service in the U.S. Army. He says the best parts of the job are the people he works with and knowing that every day he comes to work he’s going to provide a service to the citizens of Savannah. Between job and family, Brian doesn’t have a lot of off–time. But in his spare hours he enjoys riding his motorcycle as a member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club for firefighters, which focuses on charitable activities. — Jim Morekis Runner–up: Peter Griffin

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Best Local Radio Personality Kotter, Rock 106.1

It hasn’t taken long for Rock 106.1 FM’s evening jock Kotter to endear himself to Savannah’s fans of hard rock radio. In March, he celebrated his two year anniversary in Savannah (after moving here from Illinois to take the job), and the secret of his success is not taking himself, or the job, too seriously. “Ever since I got down here, it’s been about what can we do to have fun,” says Kotter, aka Gabe Reynolds. “We decided, no shame, if we’ve got to wax our backs on the air, if we’ve gotta be stupid and make goofy videos for the website, we’ll do whatever. It’s about entertainment.” For Kotter, whose been in the radio business for 16 years now, he’s one of the fortunate folks in this world who are doingexactly what they want and managing to get paid for it too.

“It’s what I’ve always wanted to do since high school,” he explains about his passion for radio. “I had no talent to actually make music, but I could press play on a CD player. I went to school, got an internship, dropped out of school, and have stuck with it ever since.” In an age of media consolidation, syndication and computerization, Kotter is optimistic about radio’s future – despite the encroachment of podcasts and streaming audio – because there are still local personalities that make radio more personable. “Radio is always gonna be here,” he explains. “People like to tune in, they like to know what’s going on locally, and that we’re here in Savannah. We’ll be out at a bar and have a beer with you.” — Patrick Rodgers Runner–up: T.Lovely – 97.3 FM

Best Local TV News Anchor

Best Local TV Sports Anchor

Best Local Meteorologist

The former politician–turned anchorman has won two years in row. From the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to the Rattlesnake Round–up, if there’s a big event in Southeast Georgia, Sonny is there. Runner–up: Jesse Blanco, WJCL

His third win in the category, Frank covers local sports with an honest enthusiasm that is unrivaled. His appearance in last year’s Dancing with Savannah’s Stars might have given him the advantage. Runner–up: Rick Snow, WTOC

Looks like someone’s weekend forecast just got a little brighter. In a repeat of last year’s results, the preeminent prognosticator Prokop edges out Posman yet again for the title. Runner–up: Kris Posman, WSAV

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Best Local Facebook Page Lovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spoons

Rather than beat its followers up with constant reminders to eat frozen yogurt, the Lovinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spoons page posts YouTube videos thematically related to discount codes, photos of patrons and, putting the social in social media, takes feedback from customers. Bravo. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Gigiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cupcakes

Bill Dawers

As true a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man About Townâ&#x20AC;? as there is in Savannah, Dawers keeps his ears open to â&#x20AC;&#x153;City Talk,â&#x20AC;? covering everything from the bustling cultural calendar to macroâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;economics. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Jane Fishman

Best Local Blogger

Best Local Twitter Feed

Jessica Lebos, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yo, Yentaâ&#x20AC;?

@VisitSavannah

Lebosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; running commentary on life as an outsideâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;theâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;box, Jewish mom with a penchant for the TV show Glee just celebrated its 7th anniversary, which is a thousand years in internet time, or 49 years for dogs. She wins the title a second year in a row. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Bill Dawers

You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say Savannah on Twitter without getting a message from @VisitSavannah. From restaurant recommendations to plugs for cultural events, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing it all in 140 characters or less. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: @TybeeRockHouse

Best Local Website

Best Local Radio Station

Ouch. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d won this award for the last two years (much to our surprise), and this year we lost by one vote. Seriously. One vote. Let this be a sign of our honesty and dedication to the higher pursuit of truth. Jessica Lebos wins again for Best Local Blogger Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Connect Savannah

This Top 40 station gives listeners their daily dose of pop hits from Lady Gaga, Ke$ha and Katy Perry along with favorite local personalities like T.Lovely. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: WRHQ 105.3

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Best Local YouTube Video

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The local broadcast home for Bill Edwards, Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh and others dishes up a steady stream of right wingâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;centric banter. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: WSVH 91.1

Best Local TV Commercial Mike Hostilo rapping

This classic has raised the bar for local advertising. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Been in an auto accident, or simply a mere wreck? Do whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right and call Mike, and get your settlement check. Mike fights for the people, and this is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true, if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come to Mike, Mike will come to you.â&#x20AC;? Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: O.C. Welch

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Best New Restaurant Best Gourmet Burger Best Veggie Burger

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Green Truck Neighborhood Pub

Josh Yates, owner of Green Truck, by the distinctive jukebox inside

Hard to believe that it’s only been seven months since Green Truck seismically altered the dining options of Baldwin Park and Thomas Square residents. Taking over a location that hadn’t seen a restaurant last more than a few months in a neighborhood that was off the beaten path for tourists, Green Truck owner Josh Yates thought his venture would be a cozy, quiet respite with a slow, but steady stream of residents wandering in for the occasional burger or beer. But as soon as the doors opened, folks were lining up to get a taste of things in the self–proclaimed “home of homemade.” “It definitely took us by surprise and anyone who came in the first few weeks will tell you that. We weren’t prepared staffing wise or layout wise,” says Yates. “We didn’t think so many people would be waiting to eat here. I had to hire a lot more people.” The “green” in Green Truck isn’t just the color of the old pickup parked out front. Although the basics of locally sourced burgers, fries and salads won’t be changing anytime soon, Yates says there are plans for more seasonal specials in conjunction with what local farmers are growing, as well as a behind the scenes push to reduce energy consumption and the restaurant’s carbon footprint. “When someone opens a restaurant it’s very much a reflection of themselves, so we brought a lot of those values into our restaurant as well,” Yates says. “It’s worked out for us.” — Patrick Rodgers Runner-up, New: Brasserie 529 Runner-up, Gourmet: B&D Burgers Runner-up, Veggie: B&D Burgers

Best Chef

Best Islands Restaurant

Chef at the restaurant which bears his name, Roberto Leoci brings a genuine trattoria feel to a city not known for its wealth of real Italian offerings. His pasta carbonara – complete with perfect poached egg on top – is spoken of in hushed tones, and is the true testament to his seriousness yet ever–so–light touch as an evangelist of authentic Italian trattoria cuisine. Runner–up: Matt Roher, Cha Bella

Recognizing a market opportunity when they saw one –– i.e., the lack of fine dining east of the Wilmington River –– Ele is not only filling a niche but filling it well. Runner–up: Basil’s

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Best Family Restaurant Carey Hilliard’s

This perennial winner with several locations in the area has the fried & tasty formula all figured out. Runner–up: Spanky’s

Best Southside Restaurant

Tangerine’s Fusion & Sushi Bar

Don’t dis south of DeRenne –– the southside has many of Savannah’s tastiest joint, including this Pac Rim–style bistro from the same folks that gave you Ele Fine Fusion. Runner–up: Spanky’s

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Best Tybee Restaurant BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Best Outdoor Dining The Crab Shack

In a world where chefs just try to do too much with seafood, the Crab Shack knows that keeping it fresh and simple is the real key to success. Runner–up, Tybee: Sundae Cafe Runner–up, Outdoor: Leoci’s

Best Westside Restaurant Cheddar’s Casual Cafe

This southeastern chain –– with five locations in Georgia –– prospers because of a large menu that caters to just about every taste. Runner–up: Bit’s Pizzeria

Best Lunch Best Takeout Best Meal Under $10 Zunzi’s

It’s small but it packs a hell of a punch, South African style, wrapping up three categories this year. Rich traditional cuisine combines with friendly service for a unique Savannah experience. Runner–up, Lunch: Kayak Kafe Runner–up, Takeout: Hirano’s Runner–up, under $10: Sammy Green’s

Best Pub Food

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub

Molly’s – part of the active and growing pub nexus on the City Market periphery – not only offers a crazy–huge variety of quality Scotches. They give you something to sink your teeth into, literally, with a full menu of apps, salads, and tasty entrees like fish ‘n’ chips, shepherd’s pie, steak ‘n’ Guinness stew, salmon, NY strip, and more. Runner–up: Churchill’s

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Not only one of Savannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite restaurants but one of our favorite institutions of any type, the Olde Pink House combines enormous history (the first place the Declaration of Independence was read aloud in Savannah) with architectural beauty (the pink colorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually an accident â&#x20AC;&#x201C; paint bleeding through the stucco) and of course excellent New and Classic Southern cuisine in an excellent atmosphere, delightful to tourists and locals alike. The Pink House has stepped its game up lately with an extensive remodeling throughout, including a gorgeous and swank streetâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;level bar area on the south facade. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up, Overall: Leociâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up, Fine: Elizabeth on 37th Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up, Wait Staff: Elizabeth on 37th Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up, Downtown: Garibaldiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up, Romantic: Elizabeth on 37th

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Best Tapas

Best Organic Restaurant

Seems like just yesterday that the Currys set up shop with what was then a craaaazy idea for a downstairs tapas bar. They knew what they were doing! Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Sugar Daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Chef Matt Roher, fresh off his standout gig as host chef for the Georgia Organics conference â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Feast,â&#x20AC;? continues to craft a rotating seasonal menu from locally sources growers and farms. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Sentient Bean

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Best Catering

Susan Mason

Not only a caterer but an author â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Susan Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silver Service is a hit. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Nick Mueller

Best Late Night Restaurant Sweet Melissaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

When you absolutely, positively, have to have a slice before you keep partying into the wee hours. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Sushi Zen

Best Vegetarian Restaurant Sentient Bean

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Best Place for Steak Ruthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chris

Highâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;end steak with a steady calendar of special cuisine and wine events to boot. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Longhorn

Best Pancakes IHOP

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Best Fried Chicken Best Southern Food

Best Sub Shop

This beloved Savannah institution continues a tradition of community, excellence, hospitality, and taste! Too bad the tourists have discovered it, eh? Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up, Chicken: KFC Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Southern: The Lady & Sons

Nothinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; like a real sub, and Jimmy Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is raising the bar in this Southern town not known for great subs. Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;up: Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Giant Subs

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Wiley’s hasn’t been in town – or more accurately, on the islands – for long, but in that time they have absolutely taken the local BBQ scene by storm. Get there early to avoid the rush, which is basically the whole time they’re open! Runner–up, both: Blowin’ Smoke

J. Christopher’s

One of Broughton’s best lunch spots specializes in killer, fresh salads. Runner–up: Ruby Tuesdays

Best Gourmet Pizza Mellow Mushroom

Big hearty pies and calzones in a boisterous setting. Runner–up: Vinnie Van Go–Go’s

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Best Pizzeria Best Delivery Pizza

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Back in the Day

Vinnie Van Go–Go’s

Vinnie’s has been holding down the west end of City Market since before it was a huge tourist hangout, serving a tasty thin crust pie with a hefty side of cool. Their delivery bikes are a common and welcome sight downtown. Runner–up, Pizzeria: Mellow Mushroom Runner–up, Delivery: Screamin’ Mimi’s

This anchor corner store in Starland delivers the goods, both sweet and savory. Just had a blueberry cheesecake from there that defied description. Runner–up: Baker’s Pride

Best Desserts

Lulu’s Chocolate Bar

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Best Middle Eastern Restaurant Al Salaam Deli

Though set in a humble storefront next to a laundromat in a quiet midtown neighborhood, Al Salaam Deli and Middle Eastern Restaurant has one of the most distinctive interiors of any Savannah establishment, bar none. Owner Meqbe Salameh has wallpapered his restaurant with dozens of National Geographic covers, spanning decades of the magazine’s existence. It’s a unique look that fits in perfectly with Mr. Salameh’s vision, which he has built over the course of 11 years of running the restaurant with his wife Rosita, a Savannah native. “It takes many cultures coming together to make a world,” he says, pointing to the magazine covers. “Our restaurant is like that too –– we have international people coming here, neighborhood people, everybody.” While many people in town know about the famous National Geographic wallpaper, the real reason people keep coming to Al Salaam is the food. Everything is grilled to order, from falafel to gyros to kebabs. Other Middle Eastern goodies on the menu include hummus, babaganoush, and baklava. Whatever you get, it’s going to be fresh, zesty, just the right temperature — and reasonably priced. Many gyro places just cut the meat right off the rotisserie and plop it into a pita. Not so at Al Salaam. “We put the meat on the grill after we cut it,” says Rosita Salameh. “We put the pita on the grill for a few minutes too.” While the Salamehs don’t take it on themselves to stuff their pitas with French fries — a cost–cutting move you see often these days in Europe — they will do it if you insist. “We get people from other countries, and they ask us to put fries in their gyros,” says Rosita. “They expect it that way, so we do it if they ask.” While occasionally Mr. Salameh contemplates moving the restaurant to take advantage of the foot traffic downtown, he’s happy he doesn’t have to pay the high rents there which have been the end of many an overeager restaurateur. Here on quiet Habersham Street, Al Salaam does a steady neighborhood business, whether at rush hour or in between usual meal times. A native of Jordan, Mr. Salameh worked for awhile in restaurants at Harbour Town on Hilton Head before moving to Savannah and opening Al Salaam. “I’ve just always liked to cook, even as a kid,” he laughs. — Jim Morekis Runner-up: Casbah

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Best Ice Cream

Best Coffeehouse

No surprise here. Native Savannahian and Hollywood produce Stratton Leopold hasn’t forgotten his family roots in Savannah small business, much to the delight of local and tourist alike. Runner–up: Cold Stone Creamery

Sofas to chill on, cool tuneage, wi–fi, good java, tasty food, film screenings, everyone you know... what’s not to like? Runner–up: Gallery Espresso

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Best Cup of Coffee Starbucks

Best Frozen Yogurt Lovin’ Spoons

The Sentient Bean

Despite the massive influx of fro–yo places on Broughton Street downtown, this Southside locale – there’s also one in Pooler – took the top spot. Runner–up: La Berry

Everyone’s secret guilty pleasure, and even more so now that they’ve added so many delicious frapp-style drinks and iced concoctions. Runner–up: The Sentient Bean

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Taking over from the “New South Cafe” – since relocated to the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum – the good Sisters dole out a diverse menu of upgraded Southern/Soul Food hits. Runner–up: Mrs. Wilkes’

Now one of River Street’s most venerable institutions, great for a quick bite or a nice sitdown dinner. Runner–up: Troy

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Best wings

Wild Wing Cafe

Whatever flavor you like, they got ‘em, in a fun atmosphere at City Market. Runner–up: Coach’s Corner

Best French Papillote

Don’t be fooled by the “takeout” thing – this is bona fide gourmet French food. The cassoulet is ce’ magnifique. Runner–up: Brasserie 529

Best Japanese

Miyabi Steak House

First time win for this extremely popular Southside spot, which also has great sushi to boot. Runner–up: Hirano’s

Best Sushi Sushi Zen

Perennial winner in this category, courtesy of Chef Yoshi at the helm. Runner–up: Wasabi’s

Best Indian

Taste of India

Easily one of the best bargains in Savannah, and one of the tastiest as well. Runner–up: Pakwan

Best Chinese Wangs II

Has anyone else ever won this category? The very model of consistency Wang II made everyone forget Wangs I ever existed. Did it? Runner–up: Green Tea

Best Italian

Bella’s Italian Café

Habersham Village hosts this very popular neighborhood trattoria. Runner–up: Leoci’s

Best Mexican Jalapeño’s

Hearty food and lots of it, washed down with Margaritas from the full bar. Runner–up: Juarez

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This popular Southside spot combines casual cuisine with a quality sit–down dining experience. Runner–up: Rancho Alegre

Best Thai

Saigon Restaurant

This place on Broughton doesn’t only deal in Vietnamese – it has a very solid Thai menu as well. Runner–up: The King and I

Best Vietnamese Saigon Flavors

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NIGHTLIFE Best New Bar Best Outdoor Bar Best Pool Hall

Congress Street Social Club

Sprinting to the top of the “new” list after just two months in business (it opened the week before St. Patrick’s Day), this two–level club is at 411 W. Congress – it took over the space vacated by B&B Ale House, with the added pleasures of the long–closed second level. That’s where the “outdoor” part comes in – the courtyard, which sat mostly unused in the B&B era, overlooks Congress fom behind simple iron gates. The new club’s three owners had some careful revisions in mind, including an extensive and all–new bar on the upper level, a refurbished courtyard bar, and the addition of dining tables on the upper level and in the courtyard. In effect, the space has simple been improved and expanded. — Bill DeYoung Runner–up, New Bar: Crypt Pub Runner–up, Outdoor Bar: Rocks on the Roof Runner–up, Pool Hall: Capone’s

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Best Overall Bar Best Bar Staff Best Downtown Bar Best Live Music Bar Best Happy Hour Best Bartender (Tony Beasley) Best Bar to Spot a Celebrity The Jinx

Look at all those category wins – what can we say about the Jinx that isn’t at least suggested by our readers’ choices? We can tell you that Suzanne Warnekros bought the lease in 2003, when it was still known as Velvet Elvis. “I just didn’t want Savannah to lose that spot, because in my opinion there’s just nothing else in town like it,” she told us. “Nothing as open–minded, nothing as eclectic. There’s definitely the right kind of vibe in there.” Runner–up, Bartender: Wendy Williby (Alligator Soul) Runner–up, Bar staff: Seed Eco–lounge Runner–up, Downtown bar: Rail Pub Runner–up, Live music bar: Live Wire Music Hall Runner–up, Celebrity: Pinkie Masters Runner-up, Happy Hour: Rail Pub Runner–up, Overall: Circa 1875

Best Daytime Bar Best Trivia Night

Wild Wing Café

Hey, you got the charms of City Market right at your fingertips. Afternoons on the Wild Wings porch, with a pitcher and a plate of wings, that’s better than people– watching at the airport. And Tuesday is “Team Trivia” night. Runner–up, Daytime: The Distillery Runner–up, Trivia: Tailgate

Best College Bar Best Mixed Drinks Best Weeknight Bar Seed Eco–Lounge

SCAD grad Adam Hamlin, who’d already managed a couple of downtown clubs, opened the Seed in the summer of 2009, after he’d dreamed up the concept of a new “environmentally friendly” bar in his Masters thesis. So behind those recycled doors there are bamboo–papered walls, cork flooring, tables made from recycled steel and other reclaimed materials, LED lighting, and “low–flow” sinks and toilets. College kids, of course, love that kind of stuff – it adds to the funky vibe – and the drinks are strong. Runner–up, Weeknight: The Jinx Runner–up, College: Hang Fire Runner–up, Mixed Drinks: Lulu’s

Best River Street Bar Wet Willie’s

Frozen daiquiris – dozens of ‘em – in a multitude of swirling psychedelic colors. There’s no shortage of folks with Wet Willie’s to–go cups wobbling up and down River Street. Runner–up: Live Wire Music Hall

Best Southside Bar Tailgate

The manager proudly proclaims this southside sports establishment “the most chilled–out restaubar in Savannah.” Lotsa big–screen TVs, Karaoke nights, trivia, pub food – what else do you need? Runner–up: Spanky’s

Best Islands Bar Britannia Pub

They’ve got Union Jacks and pictures of the Beatles on almost every wall, but it’s not the British heritage that made this watering hole a local favorite – it’s the friendly service and the proximity to home for its Island–living patrons. Runner–up: Rock House

Best Tybee Island Bar Huc–a–Poos

Few things in life are as relaxing as a sunny afternoon sit on the Huc–a–porch, with a cold one and a slice of their truly excellent pizza. Great live music, too. Runner–up: Tybee Time

Best Westside Bar Robins Nest

A Pooler perennial – no frills, just cold beer, pub food and a neighborhood atmosphere. Ask about the cornhole tournament (it’s not what you think). Runner–up: Bahama Bob’s

Best Neighborhood Bar bar food

For years, Ardsley Park residents didn’t have a bar to call their own until bar food gave everyone around Habersham Village someplace to stumble home from without having to pay cab fare. Runner–up: Pinkie Masters

Jason Restivo – The Pink House

How does one become a sommelier? “A lot of studying, a lot of reading, and definitely a lot of tasting,” explains Jason Restivo, the sommelier at the Pink House. A veteran of the service industry, Restivo found himself at a string of jobs – one at an Italian winery and another at an upscale French restaurant in Carmel, CA – that gave him a first hand education in the finer points of fermented grapes. “My first wines were wines that I really can’t afford now,” he says, chuckling. From there, he became a certified member of the Court of Master Sommeliers, and the rest is history. He and his wife moved to Savannah about two years ago, after coming here for a vacation and discovering the appeal of “affordable historic real estate.” Not long after, he joined the staff at the Pink House and began to re–shape their formidable wine selection to cater to the evolving tastes of visitors and locals alike. “We have wines that we shouldn’t do by the glass, but we do because our clientele deserves it,” Restivo explains. “We like to expose and treat our guests to things they should be treated to.” — Patrick Rodgers Runner–up: Sean Dylan @ Vic’s on the River

Best Signature Drink

Lulutini at Lulu’s Chocolate Bar

What would the signature drink at a chocolate bar taste like? If you guessed chocolate, you’d be halfway to understanding the sweet decadence of the Lulutini, which melds Chocolate Vodka, Meletti Ciocolatto Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, and real chocolate. Runner–up: Cucumber Chill Martini at Seed

Best Margarita Jalapeño’s

The competition in this category has gotten tighter over the last few years, but Jalapeño’s “monster margaritas” have weathered a fair number of challengers as the restaurants have sprouted from West Chatham to Bluffton. Runner–up: Carlito’s

Best Martini

Jen’s and Friends

With a menu featuring more than 100 different martinis, Jen’s and Friends has become an institution for locals and tourists alike who’d rather sip on a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup or a Georgia

Peach...when they taste that good, who can blame them? Runner–up: Jazz’d

Best Wine Selection (retail) Best Beer Selection (retail) Habersham Beverage

With such a massive selection of wines from around the world, the hardest part about visiting their Southside location is making up your mind on which bottle(s) to take home with you. Habersham Beverage has really stepped up their selection of craft beers over the last few years. From international intrigue to delicious domestics, they’ve got a little bit of everything. Runner–up, both: Johnny Ganem’s

Best Wine Selection (bar or restaurant) Elizabeth on 37th

With a cellar that holds 10,000 bottles, and a menu that offers up about 250 different selections, it’s hard to argue with Elizabeth’s. Their wine captain knows a thing or two about pairings too. Runner–up: Bacchus

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Best Bottled Beer Selection (bar or restaurant) Best Beer on Tap The Distillery

With a special menu just for bottled beers that includes information about styles, alcohol content and country of origin, you know the folks at the Distillery aren’t messing around. And once you try all those, you’ll still need to check out their 20+ draught offerings. Don’t go it alone, we recommend bringing a tasting team to help try them all. Runner–up, bottles: Crystal Beer Parlor Runner–up, tap: Moon River Brewery

Best British Pub Churchill’s Pub

You won’t need a passport, but you might be confused (especially after a few pints). There’s a 35–foot, full mahogany bar hand–carved by English craftsmen, a vast selection of ales and stouts, U.K. soccer on the satellite telly and a menu featuring Shepherd’s Pie continues on p. 42

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Best Sports Bar

Best Irish Pub

Ten 50–inch LED televisions will let you watch the big games; the one screen that’s 10–feet wide is for the really, really big games! Darts, billiards, beach volleyball, shuffleboard, bumper pool ... and live bands. And beer. And food. And what else could you want from a sports bar? Runner–up: Wild Wing Café

Kevin Barry’s

One of the longest–lasting drinking spots in Savannah, Barry’s recently celebrated 30 uninterrupted years on River Street. It’s a no–frills Irish pub, with nary a television nor video game to be seen. Just pints, and plenty of ‘em. Runner–up: Murphy’s Law

Best Dance Club Best Gay Club Club One

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Lady Chablis’ cabaret show might have put this place on the map, but their packed dance floor is what makes them a weekly destination. Runner–up, Dance: 51 Degrees Runner–up, Gay: Blaine’s Back Door

Best Latin Dancing Tantra

The folks from Salsa Savannah heat up the dance floor at Tantra every Tuesday night. Runner–up: Saya

Best Hook Up Spot The Bar Bar

A local institution for making out with strangers, it’s been at basement level in City Market since 1993. Thursday is officially College Night, although from the looks of the regular customers, every night is College Night. Runner–up: Club One

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Best Adult Entertainment Uncle Harry’s

Uncle Harry’s has topless women and a kitchen serving prime rib. We can’t remember which of those is the fastest way to a man’s heart. Runner–up: Gold Club

Best Karaoke

McDonough’s

The only place in Savannah that has Karaoke seven nights a week. How could it not win? Combine that with the clubby conviviality of the original bar in the front, and you’ve got yourself a genuine Savannah institution. Runner–up: The Jinx cs

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Head Tennis Coach Simon Earnshaw, far left, with the AASU Women’s Tennis team and some of their national championship trophies; at right is Assistant Coach David Secker

Best Local College Team

Armstrong Atlantic State University Tennis One of Savannah’s best–kept secrets is the fact that Armstrong Atlantic State University has a couple of awesome tennis teams. And by “awesome” we mean AWESOME. AASU women have won the Division II national tennis championship four times – including an amazing three–peat from 2008–2010. That’s Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers territory, folks. Men’s tennis is right behind them, with two national championships under their belts. In 2008, the men’s and women’s team both won national championships in the same year. Coaching both squads is an affable Englishman, Simon Earnshaw, who took over the AASU program in 2000 after a stretch at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. What is the secret of this smallish program at a smallish university in a smallish city in the little old Peach Belt Conference? “There are several important factors,” explains Earnshaw. “On the women’s side especially, there isn’t that much player development nationally. We’re supposed to be tennis coaches, not tennis managers.” Earnshaw says that while AASU is at a distinct disadvantage in money and facilities, an emphasis on continuing the development of players throughout their scholarship period — as opposed to just recruiting the best athletes who’ll come — is key. “Tennis isn’t like other sports,” says Earnshaw. “You can’t just be good for 45 seconds at a time. You have to be consistently better on average than the other players.” Another factor: Europeans. Europeans who can kick ass on the court.

And finally, there’s this: Nothing succeeds like success. “Tennis is a very small world, and word of mouth spreads very quickly,” he says. “We’re getting much more well–known as word gets out about how good we are.” Now, we know what you’re thinking: NCAA Division II isn’t such a big deal, you say. Not nearly as big a deal as Division I. That’s certainly true in marquee sports like men’s football and basketball, where one glance shows an enormous, galactic difference, in both size and athleticism, between D–I and D–II players. Not so in smaller sports like tennis. “There’s much more parity between Division I teams and the top Division II teams in tennis,” explains Earnshaw. “Our top three women, for example, could easily play in the SEC or ACC.” Indeed, Earnshaw says all his men were recruited at some point by D–I schools. And when AASU has played against D–I teams like Clemson, they win as often as they lose. As for Earnshaw himself, he was bitten by the racquet sports bug early in life, courtesy of his squash–playing mum. He came to the South for the same reason Englishmen have fled England for centuries: The weather. “Even though we have the largest tennis tournament in the world, England just isn’t conducive to tennis,” he says. “When I was growing up there weren’t all the indoor facilities they have now. It could be really dismal.” While both teams were eliminated this past weekend in the NCAA round of 16, there’s little doubt that they’ll be back in the mix next year. And the year after that.... — Jim Morekis Runner–up: Georgia Southern football

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Dr. William H. Dascombe MD Bill Dascombe is well aware of the stereotypes about plastic surgeons: that they only cater to strippers and the otherwise very vain. “But think about someone who’s lost their nose from skin cancer,” he points out. “Or a child who’s been injured.” Indeed, about half of Dr. Dascombe’s practice involves repairing the face after a bout with skin cancer — something that’s very common in these ultra–UV climes. As for those hypothetical strippers, Dascombe — who’s been practicing in Savannah for 17 years — says his typical female patient seeking reconstructive surgery is aged 25–50 and has had several pregnancies. “They’ve breastfed, they’re devoted mothers, and now they just want to restore their body to the way it was when they walked down the wedding aisle,” he says. His goal is to “improve things that were created abnormally and try to improve things that are unhappily normal and try to make them better.” In addition to facial surgery and breast augmentation, Dr. Dascombe does a lot of tummy tucks, arm tucks and side tucks, mostly for people who’ve lost a lot of weight. “These are very successful people with a lot of personal discipline,” he says. “They come in after having lost maybe 100 or 150 pounds and we have to tuck a little skin.” Dr. Dascombe says he’s humbled to receive the readers’ nod in this inaugural edition of the category, pointing out that there are many other excellent cosmetic surgeons in Savannah also doing great work. He’s especially excited to be in the field he’s in because of the enormous strides going on. “We’re able to do things now that we couldn’t even imagine doing five years ago,” he enthuses. — Jim Morekis Runner–up: Dr. Ron Finger

Best Yoga Studio

Best Physical Therapist

Kelley Boyd’s studio – where she is assisted by a corps of very able instructors – holds a full schedule of different types of yoga for different types of folks, in a beautifully renovated space. Runner–up: Savannah Power Yoga

This rising star at Spine & Sport will straighten you out. Literally. Runner–up: Mike Parsons

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Best Massage Therapist Lenny Resnick

This former massage therapist with the Washington Redskins brings with him a wealth of experience at deep tissue, Swedish, light touch, and sports massage. Runner–up: Tracy at Perfect Touch

Best Pilates Studio Best Fitness Club Lava 24 Fitness

Broughton Street has a health club (again), with a full slate of equipment as well as tanning and massage. They open at 5:30 a.m. weekdays. Get your butt down there! Runner–up, Pilates: Momentum Pilates Studio Runner–up, Fitness: YMCA

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Best Personal Trainer

Tie: Janet McCarthy (YMCA) & Nathan Mikeska (Spine & Sport)

When you absolutely, positively, need someone to motivate you to do things you might not really want to do. Runner–up: Mark Lebos

Best Hospital

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System

With marquee treatment centers such as the Telfair Women’s Hospital, St. Joe’s/Candler took the top spot this year. Runner–up: Memorial Health University Hospital

Best General Practioner Dr. Paul S. Bradley MD

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Best Day Spa

This Armstrong Atlantic grad works in the operating room at Memorial Health. She begins work toward a nurse practitioner degree at Georgia Southern in the fall. Runner–up: Terry Shehan

One of Savannah’s most beloved practitioners, Dr. Lamb’s office is downtown. Runner–up: Kevin Winders

A touch of loveliness, true luxury, and state–of–the–art techniques in a beautiful building on Oglethorpe Avenue Runner–up: Spa Bleu

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Dr. Pettigrew is known for her pleasant and knowledgeable attitude towards mothers–to–be. Runner–up: Dr. Glen Scarbrough

Best Midwife This grad of the Medical University of South Carolina nurse midwifery program practices at the Birth Center in Effingham County. Runner–up: Ann Carroll

Best Tanning Salon

A true family business, Case Veterinary has served Savannah’s pets and pet owners for 100 years running. Runner–up: Central Animal Hospital

Offering both UV and spray tanning, this growing business has two locations in Savannah and one in Statesboro. Runner–up: Palm Beach Tan

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Dr. Bart Wetherington

Based on Waters Avenue, this expert is a repeat winner in this category. Runner–up: Todd Titus

Best Dentist

Dr. Stephanie L. Skinner DMD

This friendly tooth doctor practices on the Southside to excellent reviews. Runner–up: Greg Abbott

Best Eye Doctor

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A longtime repeat winner is back on top of the pack. Runner–up: Elizabeth Miller

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Best Hair Salon

Best Piercing Parlor

Savannah’s most happening salon has moved to Broughton Street and is still cuttin’ up like always. Runner–up: B Street Salon

One of Savannah’s most beloved small businesses is now in the Thomas Square neighborhood by Sammy Green’s. Runner–up: Black Orchid Tattoo

Best Hair Stylist This favorite at Park West Salon has a huge fan base. Runner–up: Nikki Friedhoffer Edwards

Best Colorist

Nikki Friedhoffer Edwards

This repeat winner works in all colors at Color Boxx. Runner–up: Wade Calhoun

Best Nail Salon Golden Nails

Full service just the way you want it on Waters Avenue. Runner–up: Spa Bleu

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Now in an awesomely restored building on Victory Drive near Starland, Black Orchid continues to set the local ink standard. Runner–up: Anonymous Tattoo

Best Outdoor Outfitters Half Moon Outfitters

This Charleston–based regional business offers the responsible outdoorsperson just about everything they’ll need. Runner–up: Bass Pro Shop

Best Golf Course

Crosswinds Golf Club

Best Barber Shop The Barber Pole

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Best Tattoo Shop

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Best Chiropractor

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Full–service, highly professional facility on Turner’s Creek. Runner–up: Isle of Hope

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Calvary Day School Baseball On the night of our Best of Savannah Awards Ceremony, the Cavaliers play Savannah Christian in the third round of the state baseball playoffs. Runner–up: Savannah Christian

Best Running/Walk Event Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run

Thousands of folks come out to enjoy – not to mention participate in – this fun annual race each December. Runner–up: Shamrock Run

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Levy Jewelers What’s behind 230 years of success for Savannah’s Best Jewelry Store and Best Shoe Store? Generations of Savannah–based ownership. Relationship building with staff, customers, and community. Hands–on management. Sticking with what has worked for decades while staying 21st century current. Located half a block apart on East Broughton, Levy Jewelers and Globe Shoe Company each moved to their present locations in the 1930’s and anchored the downtown retail corridor through its bust and boom decades. Each has additional locations south of DeRenne.

Left: John Sussman of Globe Shoe Company; right, Lowell Kronowitz of Levy Jewelers

The Levy Jewelers File: Lowell Kronowitz is the fourth generation of the Levy Jewelers family. He purchased the company in 2004 from third generation owner Aaron Levy, his mother’s cousin. Levy Jewelers was founded in 1900 by Kronowitz’s great grandfather (a watchmaker also named Aaron Levy) and expanded by his great uncle Jack Levy. Kronowitz on what sets Levy Jewelers apart: “Our business is about trust and confidence. Our customer service is second to none. Our associates know our customers and our customers know our staff. Assistant Manager Jackie Reed, who won the Downtown Business Association’s Gracie Award for customer service, has been here 24 years. You want to look across the table from someone and know that you can trust them. After 111 years, the confidence level is there.” The merchandise: “We specialize in jewelry and watches, plus giftware. We have exclusive vendor relationships with many brands – Rolex, David Yurman, John Hardy –– that no one else has in Savannah. We have jewelry that’s $20 to $200,000 in stock all the time. I can show you five pairs of gorgeous pearl earrings that are under $40.” On relationships: “One of the most exciting things is when someone comes in and says, ‘I am here to get my engagement ring because by grandfather bought his diamond here.’ That’s how we move from one generation to a second to a third to a fourth. To make one transaction with you, that’s not what we are after. We are after a long term relationship.” On the 21st Century: “When out buying a ring to ask your girlfriend to marry you, you’re not thinking about 21st century, you’re thinking about tradition and longevity. But for a business succeeding it’s about people who live it, dream it, sleep it, and have new ideas about the future. The attitude is essential because of intensified competition.”

Best Furniture Store Best Window Display 24e

Perennial winner in both these categories, 24e raises the bar not only through cutting edge design and window dressing but through hosting charity & community events. Runner–up, Furniture: Whelan’s Runner–up, Windows: Paris Market

Best Independent Bookstore E. Shaver Booksellers

They don’t sell Starbucks here, but people flock nonetheless, drawn by a well–rounded inventory and a knowledgeable, professional staff. Runner–up: The Book Lady

The Globe Shoe Company File: Brother and sister John and Amy Sussman are third generation owners of Globe Shoe Company. The specialty shoe retailer sells women’s and men’s shoes and related accessories. Globe was founded in 1892, and acquired by their grandfather, Sol Lesser, in the 1930’s. John Sussman on what sets Globe Shoe Company apart: “We have great personal relationships with customers. Our brand structure is unique –– it encompasses all of Savannah, from high end designer to moderate priced merchandise.” The merchandise: “The key work is being ‘trend right.’ The hot shoe that goes into Manhattan comes into Savannah at the same time. We work hard to relate locally to fashion trends happening throughout the country.” On relationships: “We have quality staff that understands customer service and fitting shoes. Amy and I are in the stores on the sales floor. We are able to relate that to what we see [when we are buying merchandise.] We treat the business as encompassing the public as family.” On family and longevity: “We were lucky to be nurtured in the business by our father, Seymour Sussman. It’s a generational business. We maintain the integrity of the age of the business but also update the merchandise and stay current.” — Robin Wright Gunn Runner–up, Shoes: Civvies Runner–up, Jeweler: Zia Boutique

Best Comic Book Store

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A wide assortment compliments the video inventory at this downtown staple. Runner–up: Comics and More

Best Motorcycle/Scooter Dealer

Home Run Video

Best Cigar/Tobacco Store Ye Olde Tobacco Shop

When you just gotta have a smoke, old school. Runner–up: Savannah Cigars

Best Musical Instrument Store Portman’s Music

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Savannah Harley Davidson

Ruling the local market, from their main store at I–95 and 204 as well as from locations on River Street and Brunswick. Runner–up: Motorini

Best Bicycle Shop Bicycle Link

From their way–cool storefront on MLK, the Link not only sells bikes and gear but specializes in repair. Runner–up: Perry Rubber

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Best Women’s Clothing Store Best Clothing Boutique Best Thrift/Vintage Clothing Store

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Best Place to Buy A New Car Best Place to Buy a Used Car Grainger Honda

One of the great Savannah success stories, Grainger Honda now occupies a huge, state–of–the–art dealership off Chatham Parkway and deals in new Hondas as well as a line of Certified used cars. Runner–up, both: Southern Motors Honda

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TailsSpin

A love for stray dogs and a quest for pet food led TailsSpin owners Jusak Yang Bernhard and Jeff Manley into the pet store business in 2007. “We were looking around for a food to feed one of our dogs who had some allergies,” says Bernhard. “We took on a stray that was following us around, along with our two rescues. Dog issues had taken over our lives. “We said, ‘Why don’t we open a pet store?’ Because of the food, and we can learn more stuff about dogs.” These days TailsSpin is earning local and national awards, and a growing fan base of pet lovers, kids, and at least one school principal. The pet store in Habersham Village specializes in premium dog and cat foods and accessories, plus items for birds, ferrets, bunnies, turtles, fish and hamsters. TailsSpin was chosen by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as one of 75 Blue Ribbon Small Businesses in the country, evaluated on business practices like customer service, staffing procedures, and the bottom line. This month, they were voted Business of the Year by the Savannah Small Business Chamber. Quality ingredients are the hallmark of the fifteen brands of wet and dry dog and cat food sold at TailsSpin. “None of our food has corn wheat or soy in it, because animals can’t properly digest it,” says Mike James, assistant manager. “That’s where allergy issues come in.” When the 2008 recession hit, “we realized we were going to have to be competitive,’ says Manley. “We developed our more economical line of food. Some of them are cheaper than Iams or Beneful, and you are still getting good food,” says Bernhard. TailsSpin has built its business through community outreach. “We are involved with dog park issues, supportive of pet rescue agencies, we offer adoption packages,” says Bernhard. “We do a low cost vaccine clinic twice a month. Part of that fee goes to the rescue agencies.” In partnership with nearby Jacob G. Smith Elementary School, TailsSpin sponsored a Halloween PAWrade last October, a costumed parade for kids and animals, with over 75 four–legged entries. The event raised over $6000, with half donated to the school and half to animal rescue agencies. “The money was used to buy multimedia projectors for the classrooms,’ says Jane Tyler, Principal at Smith Elementary. ”Along with the PTA money, we were able to put them in all the classrooms that the sales tax money didn’t take care of.” Manley and Bernhard serve on the Smith School Council, spoke at Career Day, and routinely post drawings and stories in their store created by Smith students. A pet care and adoption fair in the school gym on May 7 brought out over 1000 people and raised about $10,000 for the school and rescue agencies. “If they see a need, they jump,” says Tyler. “It ends up being a truly symbiotic relationship. It’s been a love fest between the two groups.” — Robin Wright Gunn Runner–up, Pet Store: PetSmart Runner–up, Boutique: The Grateful Hound

Calvary Day School

The daycare arm of this large faith– based institution earns high marks like its academic and athletic components. Runner–up: Maggie’s Morning School

Best Arts/Crafts Store Primary Arts

Best Auto Repair

This locally–owned, totally hip Broughton Street business wins out over some stiff competition in this artsy town. Runner–up: Michael’s

With several locations, Savannah Tire does a lot more than tires. Runner–up: Dixie Motors

Best Eyewear Store

Savannah Tire

Best Pet Store Best Pet Boutique

Best Day Care

Best Car Wash

Savannah Car Wash

They’ve washed over a million cars in their 15 years of existence. We’re guessing that includes a lot of repeat business, given this Southside giant’s popularity. Runner–up: Hurricane Bay

Best Rental Car Company Enterprise

With half a dozen locations in Savannah, including the airport, Enterprise has you covered. Runner–up: Hertz

Best New Store Best Children’s Clothing Store

Sara Jane’s Children’s Boutique

LensCrafters

They will set you up with an eye doctor, contacts, lenses, the whole nine yards, just by walking in the front door. Runner–up: Iris Optical

Best Costume Store Acme Costumes

This Garden City institution is where Savannah goes for that sexy nurse costume for Halloween or that rollicking Jack Sparrow outfit for the Tybee Pirate Fest. Runner–up: Party City

Best Novelty Store Sunset Novelties

With two locations in Savannah (Abercorn and Waters) as well as a new Hinesville store, Sunset is giving the adults all the adult fun they can handle. Runner–up: Joker Novelties

Very friendly service with a great all–around collection of clothes for the hip Savannah youngster are the hallmarks of this new winner in this category. Yes, there’s actually a Sara Jane – Savannah native Sara Jane Strickland is the delightful owner. They’re based in a beautifully restored building on 37th Street. Look for the old–school tricycle on the sign. Runner–up, New: Gigi’s Cupcakes Runner–up, Children’s: Old Navy

Best Green Business

Best Men’s Clothing Store

One of Savannah’s great small business institutions. Runner–up: Jere’s Antiques

J. Parker Limited

This perennial winner is a longtime locally owned business with two locations, one on Broughton and one on Waters. Runner–up: Civvies

Best Toy Store Toys ‘R’ Us

A perennial winner in this category continues to finish strong. Runner–up: Four Kids

SEED Eco Lounge

This hip spot just between Franklin Square and Broughton Street combines two of Savannah’s favorite concerns: Sustainable living and drinking! No wonder they won! Runner–up: Thrive Café

Best Antique Shop

Habersham Antiques

Best Grocery Store Publix

Clean, well–lit, organized, a great bakery and deli, with friendly folks behind the cash register. And sushi! Runner–up: Fresh Market

Fresh Market

Not only a huge range of organic/natural food stuff and great produce, but probably the best meat section town. Runner–up: Brighter Day

Best Health Food Store Brighter Day

Achieving total dominance in this category, and for good reason, Peter and Janie Brodhead continue to run one of Savannah’s most beloved businesses, entering their fourth decade. Runner–up: Fresh Market

Best Sporting Goods Store

Best Military Discount Best Lawn & Garden Store Lowe’s

Ten percent off year ‘round for our troops. Runner–up, Both: Home Depot

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Hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, it’s all here, pardner. Runner–up: Russell’s

Steve Salter and Kathy Daly–Salter together offer a full range of services, from weddings to portraiture, including children. Runner–up: Christine Hall Photography

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Pace Lighting

This 18,500 square foot state–of– the–art designer showroom – a 2010 National Showroom of the Year finalist –– is off Chatham Parkway and has nearly 3000 fixtures for residential or commercial use. Runner–up: Circa Lighting

Best Maid Service Merry Maids

This franchise is now offering $10 off each of your first three cleanings. Runner–up: Molly Maid

Best Shopping Center

Welsh Pawn Shop

Best Pet Grooming DivaDogs

Tonia Crane has built a successful business making beautiful dogs even more beautiful. That’s livin’ the dream! Runner–up: PetSmart continues on p. 52

Oglethorpe Mall

The New York Times recently referred to Oglethorpe Mall as “Savannah’s town square.” Which is a ridiculous thing to say on many levels, but still an enormous compliment to this major economic driver for the entire Savannah region. Runner–up: Savannah Mall

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Best Real Estate Agent Don Callahan

Best Real Estate Agency Keller Williams

Two Tuesdays ago, while most of Savannah’s business community was pouring their first cups of morning coffee, several dozen Keller Williams Realty employees were packing a panel truck with bottled water, Gatorade, canned food, disposable diapers, sheets and towels, and new clothing — donations they’d rounded up for victims of the recent tornadoes in Alabama. Last Thursday, Keller Williams staff spent the day at the Fresh Air Home on Tybee Island, for their third annual Don Callahan paint, clean, and spruce up the yard session, prepping for this summer’s camp for underprivileged children. Community service is all in a day’s work at Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners. Don Callahan, Savannah’s best Real Estate Agent, was part of both of these activities. A few weeks ago, he sponsored a volunteer day at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, rounding up customers and friends for a half day of dog walking and other chores. A Long Island native, Callahan arrived in Savannah in 1997 by way of Key West, and became a real estate agent in 1998. The multi–year winner of our Readers Poll sees himself as a “consultant to people, to help them make educated decisions with their real estate holdings.” Relationship and community building, knowledge of the market, team building and delegation, keeping up with ever–changing financing products, training and coaching,

and maximizing technology are Callahan’s tools for success. They also reflect the Keller Williams company approach. “The focus of Keller Williams is the agents and not the company,” says Nancy Thompson, Operating Partner for Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners. “The business comes from the agents up instead of from the company down. Everybody wants everybody to be successful.” Callahan mentors other Keller Williams agents in Savannah, and has a local Keller Williams coach, whose advice led him to make a major strategy shift in his business in recent years. Instead of taking on every listing that comes his way, he focuses on potential sellers who are willing to make their properties as sellable as possible. “They have to be situated in the market so they will sell in 120 days or less,” says Callahan. He works with owners to consider price, condition and appearance, providing potential clients with detailed recommendations in these areas before he’ll take them on. He hires a staging consultant at his own expense to advise each client on how to declutter, depersonalize, and reorganize to maximize a home’s appeal. “I don’t turn away listings, but those who don’t come on board are usually unwilling to do what I’ve required.” Each property features its own QR code mounted on the For Sale sign, taking buyers to a quickie virtual tour of the house with one click of a smartphone. “While you’re in the car you are actually looking inside the house,” says Callahan. He’s been a Savannah Board of Realtors top producer since beginning his career, and in 2008 was awarded one of the Ten Most Dependable Real Estate Professionals in the Eastern United States by Goldline Research/Forbes Magazine. Callahan joined Keller Williams when they entered the Savannah market in 2005. This year, Keller Williams had the highest number of sales in the area, among buyers and sellers. “We also had the most closed dollar volume in both categories,” says Thompson. “This company, the culture is different than anything I’ve ever been associated with,’ says Thompson. “It’s win–win and everybody supports everybody.” — Robin Wright Gunn Runner–up, Realtor: Robert Jones Runner–up, Agency: Re/Max

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Best Bank

Best Place to Work

Best Law Firm

Keepin’ it regional out of its Atlanta offices and with a primarily Southeastern presence, Suntrust concentrates on service. Runner–up: Wells Fargo

A perennial winner in this category. Think about it: When’s the last time you saw an unhappy Gulfstream employee? The defense rests. Runner–up: SCAD

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Also a winner for best local TV commercial, Mike Hostilo is one of the area’s premier personal injury attorneys. Runner–up, Lawyer: Ken Nugent Runner–up, Law Firm: Hunter–Maclean

Best Bed and Breakfast The Ballastone Inn

Not only Savannah’s favorite B&B, it’s also one of the nation’s premier ones as well. The William Gibbons Preston masterpiece has been a B&B for 30 years, and has a distinguished Savannah history going back 200 years. Runner–up: Foley House Inn

Best Hotel

AVIA Hotel Savannah

This modernist gem blends the best of minimalist design with boutique sumptuousness, all overlooking beautifully restored Ellis Square. Runner–up: The Mansion at Forsyth

Best Wireless Company Verizon Wireless

Kickass network? Check. iPhones? Check. Runner–up: AT&T

Suntrust Bank

Gulfstream Aerospace

Best Local Moving Company

Business You’re Most Sorry to See Go

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T–Rex Mex

We have a sneaking suspicion that given their huge success, this company actually employs more than two people and owns more than one truck. Call us crazy. Runner–up: Robert Jones

Those Cali–style brisket burritos sure were awesome while they lasted… the lack of a liquor license seemed to be an issue, however. Runner–up: Polks Produce (moved to Pooler)

Best Local Homebuilder

Best Category We Forgot

JT Turner

Weathering the downturn nicely. Get it? “Weathering?” Runner–up: Fred Williams

Best Taxi Service Yellow Cab

Not exactly New York City levels of ubiquitousness, but still not hard to find. Runner–up: Adam

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At 9 p.m. Friday, May 20 Hang Fire, 37 Whitaker St. You are hereby advised to run, don’t walk, to see this killer rock ‘n’ funk band, in their second local appearance since January (and the Hang Fire walls are still reverberating from the group’s mighty wallop that time around). The Bright Light Social Hour is from Austin, where there’s a musician lurking around every corner (and they’re all good, and the competition is rightfully fierce). And how’s this for a recommendation: At the 2011 Austin Music Awards, held during the SXSW conference in March, the Socials took Band of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Bassist, Best Keyboard Player and Best Producer. This was all for the CD The Bright Light Social Hour, a breathtaking showcase of rock ‘n’ roll musicianship, R&B–infused white–boy funk, psychedelia, solid songwriting and inspirational four–part harmony. Another cool thing about the band members is their irreverent sense of humor – despite making such solid musical statements, they don’t seem to take things too seriously. To finance their self–titled album, they created a series of online videos offering their services – everything from washing cars to scrubbing bathrooms to baking cookies – to anyone who’d be kind enough to send money. The album was promoted with another series of irreverent videos, entitled The Vagina Dialogues. Who could resist? See thebrightlightsocialhour.com

IKE STUBBLEFIELD

At 9 p.m. Saturday, May 21 Live Wire Music Hall, 307 W. River St. $12 advance, $15 day of show Fresh from his stellar performances – four of them – at the Savannah Music Festival, Ike Stubblefield returns to town for a Saturday go–round at Live Wire. Drummer Jorel Flynn and guitarist Grant Green Jr. make up the rest of the band, and they’re monster players, but the night belongs to the Atlanta–based Stubblefield, who’s a globally–acknowledged master of the Hammond B3 organ. The roster of big names with whom he’s played is impressive: B.B. King, Rod Stewart, Curtis Mayfield, Ike & Tina Turner, Al Green, Boz Scaggs, the Jerry Garcia Band and every single musician on the Georgia jam band homefront. Oh, and he was chosen to fill in for Billy Preston on one of Eric Clapton’s world tours. Is that cool enough?

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American Aquarium – a band that needs no introduction, but here’s one anyway: The best Americana rock ‘n’ roll south of the Mason–Dixon – makes its semi–annual pilgrimage to the Jinx Saturday (that’s May 21, if you’re searching for a calendar) ... it’s also a good week for live music at Hang Fire, what with the Bright Light Social Hour and all: On Monday, check the electronica dance/pop duo Parallels, consisting of eccentric–throated vocalist Holly Dodson and composer Cameron Findlay (former drummer for Crystal Castles) ... Making their debut with a show Friday at the Congress Street Social Club: Cee Cee & the Creeps, an ‘80s–style classic rock band fronted by vocalist Cecelia Arango (pictured), who played the irrepressible Yitzhak in last fall’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Bay Street Theatre ... Quintron and Miss Pussycat return to the Jinx Monday; the New Orleans duo combines hypnotic electronic weirdness (“swamp tech”) with giant day–glo puppets and infectious theatricality ... and did we mention the puppets? CS

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That’s Justin Dick in the center, with Michael Redmond on his left, and Scott Johansen on his right. The others are the Savannah musicians, technicians and other cool people who contributed to the Niche album So Be It.

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What happens when punks grow up? Ask Justin Dick, who wrote 10 years’ worth of brutally aggressive songs, with angsty lyrics about blackness, alienation and despair, reflecting pretty much the way he felt every day of his 20s. Not any more. “I’m trying to steer away from the word maturity,” says Dick, 31. “It sits well with me, but I’m definitely not in a place where I feel like I know everything.” Dick wrote the songs, sang and played guitar in the post–hardcore band Two Days of Freedom, alongside Mike Redmond, his bass–playing best friend going all the way back to Calvary Baptist Day School. “Not being the cool kid at school can

breed some angst and anger,” laughs Redmond “We were definitely not the most popular kids at school.” Two Days of Freedom was born out of the musicians’ love (and empathy) for the pained pummeling of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana; they also related to the rugged stance taken by such scenic stalwarts as Black Flag and Dead Kennedys. “‘I feel like this, and I’m not the only one who feels like this’ - that’s what I was trying to convey at that point,” Dick says.

“Now I want to express when I’m happy, when I’m sad, or if I just feel like there’s something that needs to be said. But do it in a way that can grab more people.” He’s not focusing everything inward any longer. “Music is always cathartic, but that was me at a more volatile time in my life,” Dick adds. “I realize now that I don’t have to focus on this one aspect of my life, because I’m honestly not that person any more.” “We played that for almost a decade in two different bands,” says Redmond. “But I think we got all that out of us. It’s still underlying, because that’s where we came from, and that’s how we used to write.”

of desperation or loss. Now, I feel a lot more grounded as a person.” While the ghosts of punks can be heard rattling around in the floorboards of So Be It, the moody, progressive sound is sometimes reminiscent of Rush, or the (live) Who, with the bass, guitar and drums playing separately – yet somehow together – to create a fascinating electric tapestry. It’s metal, it’s punk, it’s even southern rock. It all flows together extremely well. “The bands that I’ve always really liked a lot are power trios, like the Who and Nirvana,” Dick says. “Bands I found myself listening to all the time. The Jimi Hendrix Experience. And even when he did Band of Gypsys it was that initial three–piece. “We want the live show to be a little more raw, but still sound full. Me and Mike have been doing it for years now, and we’re still progressively getting better.” Dick prefers the power trio approach, and doubts that Niche will add a second guitarist – or a permanent keys player – any time soon. “It keeps you on your toes a whole lot more,” he says. “It makes me personally focus on the music more – if a melody can stand on its own without all the extra instrumentation then I know it’s going to be a pretty decent song.” And Redmond – not surprisingly – totally agrees with his lifelong friend. “To me, it’s almost a creative tool,” he says. “It forces you to do things a four– or five–piece band wouldn’t do. “The biggest plus of being a three– piece is that we really have to bring more to the table, so we sound bigger than we are.” cs Niche CD Release Party With the Train Wrecks Where: The Jinx, 127 W. Congress St. When: At 11 p.m. Friday, May 20 Online: myspace.com/nicheband

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But their new band, Niche, creates music with more of a structure. There’s emphasis on melody and lyrics now, as opposed to simply creating an atmosphere. “We’re so close, that change was kind of natural for both of us,” Redmond explains. “It wasn’t really a conscious effort to try to be a different band, or to make a different kind of music. It was a pretty organic thing.” Dick is even more direct. “I’m a lot more sure of myself,” he says, “and I feel a lot more comfortable in my own skin.” Although Two Days of Freedom put out an EP and a 7-inch split with another local band, Dick figures they were probably doomed right from the beginning. “Unfortunately, we were all young in that band and we were all partying pretty heavy,” Dick laughs. “Not too much else got done. So the ambition was there, but the focus wasn’t quite there yet.” This time around, he wanted the band to be “something different. I was tired of all the fast and screamy music, and I wanted to get back to stuff I grew up listening to, stuff that my dad drove into me, like the Who and Zeppelin. “And to me, some of the earlier punk bands like Television and X, they still have this good rock ‘n’ roll sound but with a little more of an edge on it.” Niche’s drummer is Scott Johansen (Futbol Bats, Flaming Yawn, Mass Plastic), and the three of them – joined by guest organist Corey Barhorst of Kylesa – will perform Friday at the Jinx. The Train Wrecks share the bill. Niche is debuting its first CD, So Be It, engineered by Chris Adams of Dead Yet! at Elevated Basement. “I feel it’s a lot more broad in spectrum, as far as emotion,” Dick continues. “Because we still do some harder, edgier stuff but it’s blended with a lot cleaner melodies ... as far as emotion goes, it’s not all from this one source

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The disagreements rage, as they always have and always will, about the relative health of Savannah’s live music community. Some people think it’s never been as vibrant as it was in the 1970s, or the 1990s (no one has anything good to say about the ‘80s), while others believe today’s club scene is a Petri dish of fertile sounds and ideas. What’s certain is George Rody was one of the architects of Savannah music. Rody, who passed away May 9 at age 61, was one of the owner/operators of Rody’s Music — the city’s first musical instrument “superstore.” It had rehearsal rooms and spacious recital rooms. “Rody’s was awesome,” says guitarist Eric Culberson, who, like Rody, was born in Savannah. “It was the biggest store in town. It was the place to be.” Culberson remembers the Mall Boulevard store, which was open for business between 1977 and 2000, when it burned to the ground. “I bought all my first amps there,” he says. “All my first electric guitars there, it was huge. “You’d walk in and they had lines of guitars, guitars in line forever down the walls. And drums and everything. I just used to slobber when I walked in there.” George and his twin brother James, the guitarist recalls, “were the nicest people. They were easy to deal with.” Explains Bob Hall, an employee and longtime friend of the Rody family: “Everybody loved dealing with him. He and James would give credit to the musicians, at a time when musicians couldn’t get credit back in the late ‘60s and ‘70s. They’d give you a guitar and say ‘All right, pay me when you can. Pay me when you get a job.’” That was, perhaps, because the brothers themselves were musicians. In 1965, in their teens, they formed a band called the Rogues, with James on bass and guitar, George playing keyboards. George Rody Sr. was an accordion player who had a touring Vaudeville act with his wife, Jackie in the 1930s. After a one–nighter in Savannah, the couple had a late dinner at Johnny Harris’ restaurant (known at the time for having “the only air–conditioned dance floor in the East”).

James, left, and George Rody

Somehow, Johnny Harris convinced the Rodys to perform for his patrons, which they did, and he offered them a job on the spot. Weary of all the road work, they accepted. George Sr. eventually opened an accordion school, where he taught hundreds of Savannah kids — including his son George Jr. — how to play. He started carrying instrument supplies and sheet music, and the first Rody’s Music, on Skidaway and 36th, became the go–to spot for aspiring musicians during the post–Beatle guitar boom of the early ‘60s. “George and I were raised in the store,” James explains. “We started working there part–time when we were 12 years old. George was 18 when he started full–time — that would have been 1968 — and our father died in 1973.” After the 2000 fire, and the economic downturn that followed 9/11, Rody’s Music was never able to regain its stature as “the place to be.” For this reason, and partially because of George’s failing health, the business was sold to Audio Warehouse in 2008. Rody’s is still in business, as part of Audio Warehouse, but things are on a much smaller scale. Attorney Skip Jennings, who organizes the annual Savannah Jazz Festival, says George was an important part of his event. “For many years, it was his sound system that powered the Jazz Festival,” Jennings explains. “He always did a great job for us, and was very dedicated to the festival. And was very generous with his time and resources with us. George was just a super nice guy.” CS

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Some of Blahnik’s distinctive design sketches; he then makes the original samples by hand, himself

Iconic designer Manolo Blahnik comes to SCAD Fashion Week by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

Few names in any pursuit inspire such immediate positive reaction as the name Manolo Blahnik. For millions of women all over the world, his name is synonymous with shoes. Amazing shoes. While Blahnik gained iconic status by being the fashion fetish of the Carrie Bradshaw character on Sex and the City, what keeps women coming back is the bold, colorful design sense and the sheer sexiness of his sleek footwear. From a business standpoint he’s a colorful story as well. The Spanish native has always designed his own shoes by hand, building each sample himself in

artisan fashion before it goes to the factory. Despite his global status, Blahnik’s company is still quite small by international standards — the better for him to keep his personal stamp on everything that bears his name. Blahnik speaks Saturday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lucas in a panel discussion with Vogue editor Andre Leon Talley and fashion writer Eric Wilson. The event is part of SCAD’s Fashion Week festivities and is free and open to the public. Mr. Blahnik will also receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the

evening fashion show (which is now sold out). We spoke to Mr. Blahnik last week.

It seems American style often tends more toward the conservative than European style.

When most people think of shoes, they usually don’t think much about color. But perhaps the first thing everyone notices about your shoes is the incredibly vibrant color palette. Why are you so interested in color?

Manolo Blahnik: It depends where you go in the U.S. In Miami they go crazy for colors. In America there are places where we do very conventional shoes, but more color and style emerges suddenly in places you don’t expect it, like Houston. In Boston they love very beautiful styles, for example. In New York we tend to sell more conservative things. Most of time I see young ladies, career women, who every one every two years buy a crocodile pump! You can see always pumps and safe shoes there.

Manolo Blahnik: That’s easy to tell you! I came from the south of Spain, and grew up in the islands, so it’s natural for me. Everything is going to be color. And I don’t mean really discreet color – I like it really shocking — shocking pink, shocking fuchsia. It’s got to be loud!

You’re so unusual in that you still are so hands–on with your work, crafting designs by hand. It’s still so personalized. Manolo Blahnik: It’s like everything when you do things with your hands. I just came back from the factory — I came back to Milan at 12:30 at night. It’s a good thing I had wonderful room service, because when I’m in the factories I lose track of time, I’m having such good moments! Would you tell fashion students to work the same way, with their hands, or is that just too unrealistic nowadays? The great Manolo Blahnik

Those platforms they wear I hate. They’re awful, out of shape things, wrong for a woman’s legs and dress. I though they would go away immediately, but they’ve lasted years! It does seem like society has embraced ugliness in all things over the last ten or 15 years. Not just in fashion, but throughout pop culture. Manolo Blahnik: Unfortunately you’ve hit the nail on the head. It’s true. Maybe the canon of beauty has just changed. Maybe technology has intervened to make it easier to popularize ugly things. Most designs today are just out of shape, there’s no beauty, no balance. And it isn’t logical — it’s a touch of illogical to walk in those things. I’ve never seen so many broken or twisted ankles! Interesting you’d say that, considering you’re famous for stiletto heels. Manolo Blahnik: Well, we’ve never actually had a real problem with that. Does that go to workmanship? Manolo Blahnik: The lack of! If you do work in shoes as long as I have, you know you’re doing something wrong. If you make something hideous, you know when something is wrong. Do your design concepts always start with the heel? What is the central focus as you begin? Manolo Blahnik: In my mind I don’t have a heel or last or shape, even. When I have ideas it’s very abstract. Sometimes I wake up in the morning and say I’m going to do this, and then I take that idea to the paper and doodle. The next day, maybe it’s working, and that’s when I really start.

Manolo Blahnik: If they ask me, that’s what I’ll tell them to do! Most people nowadays, especially young people, design everything by computer, by internet. They use technology because it’s more economical, and maybe easier for them to learn that way because of how they’re taught in schools. I don’t work that way — I have to touch the material, touch the machines. I should put gloves on but sometimes I forget to put my gloves on! Sometimes I hurt myself! The sample and last are done first myself. For heels I have a wonderful specialist, and the balance is perfect. Everything is to my taste. That’s why you’re so successful. Manolo Blahnik: It’s like anybody if they do anything semi–artistic, or semi–applied art — that sounds so pretentious, doesn’t it? When you do things like that you also have to be involved in everything. It helps if you have other interests. I have too many other interests to tell you the truth! You have to be twisted like I am to be able to see influences in so many things. I really try not to read too much or get too much information simply because I don’t want to be contaminated. Whatever happens is myself. If it’s terrible it’s terrible because it’s myself. In the shoe business life, you have to please these women out there. I have a niche with these ladies, but I always want more. As I get older I get more demanding on myself — other people too actually! cs Manolo Blahnik Mr. Blahnik appears with Andre Leon Talley and Eric Wilson at 2:30 p.m. Sat. May 21 at the Lucas Theatre as part of SCAD’s Fashion Week. The event is free and open to the public.

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Charleston’s beloved Spoleto Festival starts May 27 and runs through the 12th of June. There’s some nice stuff on the schedule, but in my opinion Spoleto just can’t hold a candle to the Savannah Music Festival. Nevertheless, how’s this for exciting: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, re–united (Fleck told us all about it in a recent Con-

nect interview) for a Spoleto show on June 5; the young Appalachian singer/musician Sarah Jarosz (she stunned us here in 2010) is there on June 2; and bluegrass’ Del McCoury Band (yet another SMF perennial) closes out Spoleto on June 12. Go to spoleteousa.org for details.

And now, this • Figured you’d absolutely want to know that Sesame Street Live is coming back to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Arena for three shows June 21 and 22. Tickets for 1–2–3 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends, $12–$50, are on sale now. • And comedian Mike Epps, another regular visitor to Savannah, has been booked for a return trip to the Johnny Mercer Theatre Oct. 21. Tickets are $38–$46. • Neko Case was a highlight of the Savannah Music Festival in 2009; she’s in the neighborhood (sort of) this very week – playing the 40 Watt in Athens Wednesday, May 18, Charlotte’s Knight Theatre on the 19th, and the Music Farm in Charleston Friday (May 20). CS

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Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because this cast, working together as a unit, held my attention from one scene to another and made me care about the things they were singing about. Their group harmonies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and duets, and trios and so forth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were so good they were chilling. A few name checks: Kudos to Ashley Pinnock, Ryan Ortega, Matt Higgins, George Lovett, Karen Thorla, Gaylana Castillo and Derrick Antwuan Roper. You rocked my Friday. Vincent Brosseauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choreography, simple but tremendously effective, keeps the tribe (and the show) moving at a brisk pace. Indeed, Hair rarely sits still for very long, and the castâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exuberance is infectious. A few nitpicks: The live band, so necessary because of the level of immediacy it adds, was occasionally louder than the vocalists, who were miked the whole time. Indeed, the faceâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;microphones were dodgy at Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show, sometimes dropping out for a few seconds in the middle of a song. Ideally, the male actors in Hair would have the time to â&#x20AC;&#x153;grow their own,â&#x20AC;? giving the cast a natural look (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of the point, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it?) But these are wellâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;groomed college kids who have to wear wigs. Along with the sound issues, this is my only criticism of the production: The guys wearing hippie wigs (that is to say, most of them) are also wearing headbands. Which look, pretty obviously, like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there for no other reason than to keep the wigs from falling off. Having said that, I consider this a Friday night well spent. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping the SCAD crew will keep the vibe alive and bring us Rent next. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another show with hairâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;raising vibe to spare. CS

Halfway through the May 13 performance of Hair at the Lucas Theatre, it came to me: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about the big famous songs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aquarius,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Easy To Be Hard,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Morning Starshine,â&#x20AC;? and how well theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delivered. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about costumes, wigs or cool sets. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about standout individual performers. No, what makes Hair work, what elevates it to a higher level of musical theater, is the vibe. There are more than 20 people onstage, for nearly the entire show, and in a perfect Hair world they function as a single character. The theater world for this is â&#x20AC;&#x153;ensemble,â&#x20AC;? the Hair word is â&#x20AC;&#x153;tribe.â&#x20AC;? And once this group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that includes the ostensible lead players â&#x20AC;&#x201C; establishes the vibe, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take your eyes off them, you get involved, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re emotionally invested in the show. Congratulations to SCAD and director Michael Wainstein for understanding this. Their Hair is wonderful, fully satisfying, and more than just a painted trip down the memory lane of hippieâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;dom. Set in 1968, Hair is funny, irreverent and heartbreaking. A group of dropout kids gathers in a seedy area of New York City to celebrate life, love and each other through song and dance (OK, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget this is theater, not real, actual life). The specter of Vietnam, and the draft, hangs over their heads, especially when Claude Bukowski gets called up. The rest of his buds are happily burning their draft cards but Claude, with his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; voices ringing in his ears, is considering going off to war. This, of course, sets him against Berger and the other tribe members. Burly B. Todd Johnson and railâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;thin Zach Allie are perfectly cast as the arrogant Berger and the doubtful Claude. Both have strong singing voices and both have the charisma to convince you that the other members of the tribe would consider them â&#x20AC;&#x153;leaders.â&#x20AC;? And they have a palpable chemistry together, like an unkempt Abbott & Costello. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a halfâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;dozen productions of Hair over the years, and this was the first time I was really able to focus on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;smallerâ&#x20AC;? songs, the lesserâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;known ones like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walking in Space,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a Piece of Work is Man,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Electric Bluesâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Got Life.â&#x20AC;?

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While it’s true that a better actor might have knocked the rich role of Nick Halsey out of the park, Ferrell is nevertheless fine in the part, allowing us to largely forget the baggage that his clownish canon can’t help but bring to the project. It’s a smart career move on his part, and it will be interesting to see if he’s able to build on it. Yet the real discovery here is writer–director Dan Rush, making impressive debuts in both capacities. From little moments that sneak up and surprise you to climactic confrontations that don’t always go down as expected, he shapes the material into something memorable and meaningful. The blockbusters will be the ones to stick around in the theaters all summer, but this is one of the films that will stick around in the mind for that same duration.

BRIDESMAIDS The most perfectly realized scene in Bridesmaids is an early one. Annie (Kristen Wiig) and Lillian (Maya Rudolph) have been best friends since early childhood, so when Lillian announces her engagement, it’s no surprise that she chooses Annie as her maid of honor. But in more recent times, Lillian has acquired another close friend, the lovely and wealthy Helen (Rose Byrne), and suddenly Annie feels threatened. This tension plays out at a social engagement in which Annie and Helen keep snatching the microphone out of each other’s hands, in order to one–up the touchy–feely sentiments directed at Lillian. It’s a great sequence, so confident in its ability to convey not only the awkwardness of the situation but also point a laser beam directly at Annie’s insecurity, Helen’s plasticity and Lillian’s bemusement–bordering–on–irritability. Bridesmaids can’t maintain such a high level of hilarity over the course of its 125 minutes, but when its game is on, it ranks among the funnier endeavors of the past few years. Judd Apatow is one of its producers, and the film certainly falls in line more with his brand of product – raunchy comedies that often reveal unexpected depths (e.g. The 40–Year–Old Virgin) – than with the usual formulaic rom–coms with female protagonists and wedding themes (e.g. the abysmal Something Borrowed). But let’s be quick to steer most of the credit away from Apatow – and even director Paul Feig – and place it where it clearly belongs: at the feet of Wiig. The talented comedienne has perked

up many a movie in supporting roles, and she’s sensational in her largest part to date. Working from a screenplay she co–wrote with Annie Mumolo, she possesses the same sort of brashness that the likes of Madeline Kahn and Bette Midler used to display in comedies, yet her more delicate features allow her to smoothly apply the brakes and ease back into the more frail aspects of her characterization. Wiig’s Annie and Byrne’s Helen are as different from the rest of the bridesmaids as they are from each other – Rita (Wendi McLendon–Covey) looks for any chance to get away from her married life, Becca (Ellie Kemper) is as naive as a Disney heroine, and Megan (Melissa McCarthy) is always on the prowl for a good time. Because she’s obese, McCarthy’s character endures the most humiliations – some things never change – but the game actress is nevertheless a dynamic presence. The imaginative casting continues with Wiig’s romantic interest: Rather than predictably sign the usual lug like Gerard Butler or Ashton Kutcher, they went with relative unknown Chris O’Dowd, an appealing Irish actor who matches up nicely with Wiig. As expected, the film contains a smattering of gross–out gags, yet while some are undeniably funny, they can’t compete with the moments in which the laughs stem mostly from Wiig’s genuine comic chops, whether it’s the aforementioned microphone scene or the sequence in which she unwisely mixes booze and pills while aboard an airplane. Granted, the actress has been around for years, but with Bridesmaids, it’s not exactly inappropriate to declare that a star is born.

PRIEST Priest begins with some juicy exposition related through trippy anime (not surprising, considering the source material was a Korean graphic novel) before plunging into its story about a “Warrior Priest” (Paul Bettany) who sets out after the vampires who kidnapped his niece (Lily Collins). And for a while, the picture looks as if it might deliver on a palatable pulp–popcorn level: Director Scott Stewart keeps the proceedings moving at a breathless clip, Bettany’s seething conviction as both a man of the cloth and a man of action is inspiring, and the obvious plot parallels to John Ford’s The Searchers (seriously!) are a nice touch. Nicest of all, though, is the decision

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Thor Kenneth Branagh, whose devotion to the works of William Shakespeare resulted in his designation as the modern–day heir to Laurence Olivier, might have seemed an unlikely choice to helm Thor, the latest in the growing line of Marvel Comics adaptations as well as the first blockbuster of the 2011 summer movie season. Yet it’s possible that the man who successfully brought (among others) Hamlet and Much Ado About Nothing to the big screen took his marching orders directly from the Bard himself. “O that I were a god, to shoot forth thunder,” wrote Will in Henry VI, Part 2, a sentiment that Branagh tries to capture in this superhero opus centering on the Norse God of Thunder. Dividing its time between Asgard (home of Thor the god) and Earth (home of Thor the transplant), the picture finds the titular warrior (played by

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Thor’s primary flaw is in the storytelling department. Most Marvel flicks (and DC, for that matter) have managed to relate an origin tale while still allowing room for expansion within the same film – for example, X–Men showed how Wolverine joined the outfit but also managed to touch upon the global prejudice against mutants and Logan’s search for his own roots. Thor suffers from a lack of such vision: All of the expository dots are dutifully connected, but by the time we’re ready for the movie to really kick into high gear, it’s suddenly over. I suppose a sequel could handle the overreach, but considering the only planned follow–up is The Avengers, in which Thor will be battling Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye for the spotlight, it’s uncertain whether he’ll be given the royal treatment that presumably should be accorded a god.

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Chris Hemsworth) ready to be declared king by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins). But Thor’s recklessness, to say nothing of his oversized ego, convinces the Asgardian ruler to instead strip his offspring of his mighty hammer Mjolnir and banish him to our planet. This allows Odin’s other son, the devious Loki (Tom Hiddleston), to usurp the throne for his own nefarious purposes. As for the Thunder God, he’s aided in his earthly endeavors by astrophysicist Jane Porter (Natalie Portman) and her team and, later, by his four faithful comrades from Asgard (three of them described by an Earthling onlooker as “Xena, Jackie Chan and Robin Hood”). A perfectly serviceable entry in the cinematic superhero sweepstakes, Thor provides viewers with a good time as long as they’re not taking notes and comparing it to other recent Marvel properties. More straight–laced than the Spider–Man films and less exciting than the X–Men oeuvre (the first two, anyway), Thor can’t even match the rollicking ride of the original Iron Man, which had the advantage of Robert Downey Jr. to steer it over rough terrain. But that’s not to say there isn’t much to enjoy here. The film is gorgeous to behold (the 3–D is used effectively), and the battle sequences are ably handled – there’s a kinetic kick in seeing Thor twirl Mjolnir to batter opponents, a perfect realization of the manner in which it was caught on the printed page. Hemsworth is well–cast as Thor – he’s not as interesting an actor as, say, Downey or Tobey Maguire or Hugh Jackman, but then again, Thor was always a bit of a stiff when compared to Iron Man and Spider–Man and Wolverine – and while he and Portman don’t set off any massive fireworks, they prove to be an affable screen couple.

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to initially keep the vampires out of sight, a throwback to the rule dictated by filmmakers Val Lewton and Jacques Tourneur that suspense is best maintained when the monsters exist in the mind rather than on the screen. However, this being 2011, we know we’ll eventually see the vampires – which is fine ... until we actually see them. These creatures are, in a word, laughable. Created entirely through CGI – unconvincing CGI, I might add – they suggest the result of a threesome between Dracula, The Road Runner, and a slug. The exception is the “human vampire” called Black Hat (Karl Urban), who in the end turns out to be a stock movie villain, only with sharper teeth. After a strong beginning, Priest ends with a whiff of Jonah Hex about it. Keep searching.

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Borrowed makes me wish that the movies could be more like real life. In reality, I suspect most of us would cross a crowded highway barefoot and bleeding to avoid any contact whatsoever with the insufferable twits populating this gruesome rom–com. But moviegoers who don’t want to have wasted an exorbitant admission fee (or, in some cases, are professionally paid to suffer through the very last screen credit) will feel bound to remain in their seats, which by the end of the picture will resemble an electric chair more than a plush auditorium rocker. Based on Emily Giffin’s novel, this stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson as Rachel and Darcy, lifelong best friends both in love with the same man. That would be Dex (Colin Egglesfield), who had a connection with Rachel six years ago while they both attended law school. But rather than act on their mutual attraction, Dex allowed himself to get swept away by the assertive party girl Darcy while wallflower Rachel merely stood by and grinned. Now, Dex and Darcy are set to be married, but a drunken tryst between Dex and Rachel causes complications. Should they tell Darcy about their dalliance? Should Dex leave Darcy and shack up with Rachel? Or should Rachel just continue to hold her tongue and allow Darcy to abscond with the only man she’s ever loved? As in most formulaic romantic comedies involving a love triangle, the filmmakers attempt to make things as easy as possible for the audience by presenting one of the players as the “bad guy” – in this case, it’s Hudson’s shallow, self–centered ditz. But here’s where this ruse backfires on director Luke Greenfield and adapter Jennie Snyder: Practically all of the characters are odious, meaning we don’t care about the fates of any of them. True to its generic, genetic code, Something Borrowed also features a rainstorm during a climactic confession (perhaps Thor was working overtime?) as well as the sight of our leading ladies engaging in a torturous living–room dance of an oldie but goodie. Yet as they gyrated their way through Salt–N–Pepa’s “Push It,” all I could think was how I wanted to take this movie and shove it.

JUMPING THE BROOM The opening moments of Jumping the Broom left me cringing, as if I had wandered into the screening for a sequel to Something Borrowed (Something Blue?).

Sabrina Watson (Paula Patton) has just finished having sex with someone she hopes will be Mr. Right. Instead, he’s merely a player – actually, a caricature of a player – spending the moments after intercourse admiring himself in the mirror and speaking on his cell phone to another hottie–in–waiting. At this point, Sabrina swears off premarital sex, fears that she will never find the right guy, and then suddenly runs into him – literally, as she accidentally smacks him with her car. So far, so painful. But with the necessary setup out of the way, screenwriters Elizabeth Hunter and Arlene Gibbs are able to plunge headlong into the real meat of the story: the developments that occur when the families of Sabrina and her fiance, Jason Taylor (Laz Alonso), finally meet on the weekend of the wedding. Sabrina’s family is wealthy, living the high life in a Martha’s Vineyard mansion; Jason’s family is lower–middle–class and stuck out in Brooklyn. The principal fighters are Sabrina’s brittle mother (Angela Bassett), who’s used to giving orders and having them obeyed, and Jason’s loudmouthed mom (Loretta Devine), a widowed postal worker who eyes the upper classes with suspicion. Thus, the culture clash isn’t merely between rich and poor but between rich blacks and poor blacks (“My family didn’t come from a line of slaves; my family used to own slaves,” Mrs. Watson unwisely utters during the rehearsal dinner). Under the auspices of Pastor T.D. Jakes (who produced the film and appears as Reverend James), director Salim Akil and the writers juggle a wide range of characters and subplots, and to their credit, they fumble very few of them. Until Devine’s overly protective mom is unfortunately turned into the film’s closest thing to a villain during the third act, all of the characters are allowed to be believably flawed, allowing us to see the right and wrong on both sides of each issue being presented. The tension between the mothers is palpable, and there are several relatives and best friends on hand to provide comic relief (Mike Epps is particularly pleasing as Jason’s laid–back uncle). Jumping the Broom is no Soul Food, but as a worthy seriocomedy about African–American family dynamics, it’s nourishing enough. CS

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and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. Visit http://buccaneerregion. org/solo.html. 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 6pm. Email, Kathleen Thomas: exploretherevolution@gmail. com for more info. 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 Honor Flight Savannah A non-profit organization dedicated to sending our area World War II veterans to Washington DC to visit the new WWII Memorial. All expenses are paid by Honor Flight Savannah, which is not a government-supported program. They depend on donations from the community to fund their efforts. For more info: www.honorflightsavannah.org 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. 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 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 of the month from 9:15-11:30 am Call 898-0869 and 897-6167 or visit www. mops.org. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd , Savannah http://www.fbcislands.com/ Old Time Radio Researcher’s Group International fan and research group devoted to preserving and distributing old-time 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 912353-3148 for more info Samaritan House Food Pantry Reaching out to those in need in the Pooler/Chatham area. For more info please call 912-748-5847. Savannah Adventure Club Dedicated to pursuing adventures, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the Low country and beyond. Activities include sailing, camping, skydiving, kayaking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and skiing, in addition to regular social gatherings. Free to join. Email savannahadventureclub@gmail.com or visit www.savannahadventureclub.com Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers The public is invited to come and sing early American music and folk hymns from the shape note tradition. This non-denominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance. Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 655-0994. Savannah Art Association The non-for profit art association, the Southeast’s oldest, is currently taking applications for membership. The SAA offers workshops, community programs, exhibition opportunities, and an artistic community full of diverse and creative people from 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 continues on p. 74

Savannah Kennel Club Monthly meetings are open to the public and visitors. Meetings are held at Logan’s Roadhouse Restaurant, 11301 Abercorn St. on the fourth Monday of each month, September through May. Dinner starts at 6 pm and meeting starts at 7:30pm. Guest Speakers at every meeting. For more info, call 912-328-3170 or visit www.savannahkennelclub.org Savannah Newcomers Club 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. www. savannahnewcomers.com Savannah Parrot Head Club 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 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, 912-920-

8891. 8108 Abercorn St , Savannah 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 912-596-5267. 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. Victorian Neighborhood Association Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at the American Legion Hall located at 1108 Bull Street. For more info visit the VNA continues on p. 76

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Savannah Brewers League. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. , Savannah 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 $60. 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 Friends of Music Annual Membership Meeting on May 26th at the Plantation Club on Skidaway Island beginning at 11am. Includes music performance. Luncheon will follow for $24. For reservations contact Barbara McLaughlin at 598-0971 by May 23rd. For additional info, call President Lynne Davis at 355-4252. New members are welcome to attend. 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

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Savannah Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356. Savannah Windsor Forest High Class of ’91 Reunion The Windsor Forest High School class of 1991 will hold its 20 year reunion on July 23 at 7pm at the Alee Temple Ballroom. Cost is $75/couple or $40/single. For more info, visit Facebook: WFHS Reunion and WFHS ’91 Reunion or Email: WFHS91@ gmail.com Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation Meets the second Tuesday of every month (except October), 6:00 pm at WoodvilleTompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner Street. Call 912-232-3549 or email chesteraellis@ comcast.net for more information.

Conferences Cemetary conference “Beyond the Grave: Cultural & Ethnical Burial Customs” is a two-and-a-half-day, statewide event, June 22-24 at the Civic Center. Passes to all conference events are available for as little as $100 through May 31st. For a conference schedule and

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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

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“Kakuro” Fill in each square in this grid with a digit from 1 to 9. The sum of the digits in each row or column will be the little number given just to the left of or just above that row or column. As with a Sudoku, you can’t repeat any digits in a row or column. See the row of three squares in the lower-left with a 15 to the left of it? That means the sum of the digits in those three squares will be 15, and they won’t repeat any digits. A row or column ends at a black square, so the two-square row in the lower-middle with a 5 to the left of it may or may not have digits in common with the 15-row to its left. Down columns work the same way. Now solve!! psychosudoku@hotmail.com

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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 1-3:30pm. Open to the public. Cost $3.00 per person. Wear closed toe leather soled shoes if available. For more information call 912-925-7416 or email savh_tango@yahoo.com. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h Ferguson Ave. , Beginners Belly Dance Classes Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/skill levels welcome. Every Sunday, Noon-1PM, Fitness Body and Balance Studio 2127 1/2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/four. 912596-0889 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. $15/class. Tues: 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. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. 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 Building, Savannah Ceili Club Experience Irish Culture thru Irish social dancing. No partner or experience needed. Learn the basics of Irish Ceili dancing. 7176 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For more info email PrideofIrelandGA@gmail.com. Home Cookin’ Cloggers Meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 7480731. Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Savannah Irish Dance Classes Glor na h’Eireann cultural arts studio is offering beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up, Adult Step & Ceili, Strength & Flexibility, 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. Moon River Dancers’ Monthly Dance May 21 at the Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd. There will be an intermediate Foxtrot lesson from

7-8pm, followed by dancing until 10:30 pm. For USA Dance members: $10 single, $15 couples; non-members: $15 single, $20 couples. For more info, contact Jamie at 912-308-9222, or visit the website at www. usadancesavannah.org.

Pole Dancing Class Beginners pole dance offered Wednesdays 8pm, Level II Pole Dance offered Monday 8pm, $22/1 class, $70/4 classes, pre-registration required. Learn pole dance moves and spins while getting a full body workout. Also offering Pole Fitness Classes Monday & Wednesday 11am. For more info: www.fitnessbodybalance.com or 912-398-4776. Nothing comes off but your shoes. Fitness Body & Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. , Salsa Classes Learn Salsa “Rueda de Casino” style every Wednesday, from 6-7pm Beginner, 7-8pm Intermediate, at the Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. Grace, 234-6183 or Juan, 330-5421. Delaware Recreation Center, Savannah Salsa Lessons Offered Saturdays 11:30am-1pm. $10.00 per class. Packages prices also available. Contact Kelly 912-398-4776 or www. fitnessbodybalance.com Salsa Lessons Salsa Savannah offers beginner and intermediate salsa lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at several locations. For more info, contact: salsasavannah@gmail.com, or call 856-7323. www.salsasavannah.com 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 9-11pm. 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. The Savannah Dance Club The Savannah Dance Club hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:15-11 p.m. FREE basic Shag and/or West Coast Swing lessons each Monday. Lesson schedule posted at Facebook/Savannah Dance Club. Dance lessons 6:15-7:45pm. Special discount on 2011 membership thru Feb 15. For info: Call 927-4784 or 398-8784 or visit Facebook/Savannah Dance Club Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. ,

Events Beer Tasting for Women Join brewer’s assistant Jamee Parsons while sampling tasty Moon River Brewing Company beers paired with light appetizers. Discussion of ingredients, process steps and flavors as well as food pairings and more. Women only. May 21, 7-9:30pm. $10. www.moonriverbrewing.com

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Funky Flea Market Come shop for original art, flea market finds, fresh baked goods, fresh produce, plants and more. April 9, May 14 and June 11 9am-Noon. At Energy Oasis Timber Trail at Harris Trail in Richmond Hill. Vendors welcome-community groups, individuals- for only $10 per space. Call Energy Oasis at 756-5865 info@energy-oasis.com or Linda Kennedy 663-3373 Music in the Parlour with Diana Step into the past for an intimate view of Victorian life in Savannah. Full of music and history. Saturdays and Sundays, 1-3 pm. Reservations required. Call 912-2362866. Sweet tea and scones will be served. Paranormal Investigation Join of an experienced team of investigators on June 3 to investigate the historic haunted Roundhouse Railroad Museum. June 4, spend the day visiting a mystery location, going over evidence, and then investigating the Moon River Brewing Company from 11pm – 4am. $175 per person. www.southernghosts.com/savannah or call 912-228-3908. SHS Classes of the 1970s f you graduated from Savannah High School during 1972 - 1979, on Washington Avenue and you are interested in participating in an SHS 1970’s Alumni Picnic Gathering, July 9, 2011, Savannah GA, Please contact Carolyn, 912-655-6576 or Rosalynn, 912-257-8601 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 What’s the 411? EPACT’s 4th Annual “What’s the 411?” May 21st in the Civic Center. Free food, prizes, and employment resources. Call 484-1992.

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

A New Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun VING TSUN (Wing Chun) is the world’s 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 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: 7-8pm. $15/class. Visit www.cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912414-1091. Walk-ins welcome. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. Bellydancing for fun and fitness The most fun class you’ve ever taken to get you in the best shape in the least amount of time. We provide bright colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, and exotic music. Every Wednesday, 6:30pm. $15 drop-in or $40 for four classes. Call 912-660-7399 or email ConsistentIntegrity@yahoo.com 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 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. 355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www. savj.org/ Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes Mondays, 10-11am (crawlers and toddlers) and 11:30-12:45 (infants and pre-crawlers) at the Savannah Yoga Center. The cost is $14 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. Walk-ins welcome. Call 232-2994 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. , Savannah http://www.savannahyoga.com/ Pilates Mat Classes Mat classes are held Tues & Thurs 7:30am8:30am, 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 Semi-Private 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. continues on p. 79

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Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. 307 E Harris St , Savannah Gay AA Meeting meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. Savannah Georgia Equality Savannah The local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-547-6263. Savannah Savannah Pride, Inc. Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call 912288-7863 or email heather@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.

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(March 21–April 19) Today I received this email: “Dear Chosen One: My name is Boopsky, also known as ‘The Impossible.’ I rule a small kingdom that exists in a secret place –– an island with abundant riches and rhinoceros playgrounds. To make a long story short, you have won our ‘naked’ lottery. Please come visit us to claim your prizes. We will carve a statue of you out of butter and strawberry jam. Your funny ways of walking and talking will be imitated by all of our citizens. Then you will be caressed as a monarch on a pile of TVs and sung songs to by our reincarnation chorus. Can’t wait to see you be so happy!” I suspect you may soon receive an invitation as puzzling as this one, Aries –– an apparent blessing that carries mixed messages or odd undertones. My suggestion is to hold off on accepting it until you find out more about it. Meanwhile, make sure it doesn’t distract you from taking advantage of a less flashy but more practical opportunity.

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20)

out how people’s unspoken feelings have been covertly affecting your destiny. You will intuit lucid inklings about the probable future that will help you adjust your decisions. You might even tune in to certain secrets that your own unconscious mind has been hiding from you.

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) Devilish laughter revels in chaos, says Loyola University philosophy professor John Clark. “It’s an assault on excessive order, authority, and seriousness.” Angelic laughter, on the other hand, “expresses delight in the wondrousness of life and in the mystery of the order and fitness of things.” I’d like to suggest, Cancerian, that the time is ripe for you to revel equally in the devilish and the angelic varieties of laughter. So get out there and seek funny experiences that dissolve your fixations and celebrate your life’s crazy beauty. The healing that results could be spectacular.

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22)

In order to capture the spirit of the landscapes he painted, French artist Claude Monet used to work outside in all kinds of weather. When I look at masterpieces like “Snow at Argenteuil” or “The Magpie, Snow Effect, Outskirts of Honfleur,” I like to imagine he was so engrossed in his work that he barely even registered the bitter chill. I bet you’ll be able to achieve a similar intensity of focus in the coming week, Taurus. You could be so thoroughly absorbed in an act of creation or a ritual of transition or an attempt at transformation that you will be virtually exempt from any discomfort or inconvenience that might be involved.

Last year a group of wealthy Germans asked their government to require them to pay higher taxes. “We have more money than we need,” said the 44 multi–millionaires. They wanted to help alleviate the ravages of poverty and unemployment. I urge you to make a comparable move, Leo. In what part of your life do you have more abundance than most people? Are there practical ways you could express your gratitude for the extravagant blessings life has given you? I think you’ll find that raising your levels of generosity will ultimately lead to you receiving more love. (Here’s more on the story about rich Germans: tinyurl. com/RichHelp.)

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VIRGO

What’s going to happen for you in the coming week will be the metaphorical equivalent of gaining the ability to see infrared light with your naked eye or to detect the ultrasonic sounds that only dogs can hear. With this virtual superpower at your disposal, you just may be able to figure

“I don’t know what I’m looking for,” sings Brendan Benson in his bouncy pop song, “What I’m Looking For,” “but I know that I just want to look some more.” I suspect those words could come out of your mouth these days, Virgo. I worry that you’ve become so enamored with the endless quest that

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you’ve lost sight of what the object of the quest is. You almost seem to prefer the glamour of the restless runaround –– as painful as it sometimes is. That probably means you’re at least somewhat out of touch with the evolution of your primal desires. Check back in with the raw, throbbing source, please.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) When it’s flood season, the Amazon River rises as much as 60 feet. At that time, the adjoining forests earn their name –– várzea, a Portuguese word meaning “flooded forests.” The river’s fish wander far and wide, venturing into the expanded territory to eat fruit from the trees. In the coming weeks, Libra, I imagine you’ll be like those fish: taking advantage of the opportunities provided by a natural windfall.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Provocative new influences are headed your way from a distance. Meanwhile, familiar influences that are close at hand are about to burst forth with fresh offerings. It’s likely that both the faraway and nearby phenomena will arrive on the scene at around the same time and with a similar intensity. Try not to get into a situation where they will compete with or oppose each other. Your best bet will be to put them both into play in ways that allow them to complement each other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

Are you desperate for more companionship? Are you prowling around like a lusty panther, fantasizing about every candidate who’s even remotely appealing? If so, I have some advice from the poet Rumi: “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” In other words, Sagittarius: To foster the search for intimate connection, identify the patterns within yourself that are interfering with it.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

If you live in the US, your chocolate almost certainly contains insect parts. The Food and Drug Administration understands that the mechanisms involved in making chocolate usually suck small passers–by into the works, which is why it allows manufacturers to include up to 60 bug fragments per 100 grams of chocolate. A lot of basically positive influences have a similar principle at work: Unpalatable ingredients get mixed in with the tasty stuff, but not in such abundance that they taint the experience. This week, Capricorn, you may be unusually tuned in to the unpalatable side of some good things in your life. Don’t overreact.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) I went to a literary event in which young poets read their work. One poet, Shelby Hinte, began her segment by talking about what inspires her. “I like to write about women who are more interesting than me,” she said. I was full of admiration for that perspective. It suggests she’s cultivating the abundant curiosity and humility that I think are essential to the creative process. As you slip deeper into an extra fertile phase of your personal cycle, Aquarius, I urge you to adopt a similar voracity for influences that surprise and fascinate and educate you.

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic,” said science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke. So in other words, if you were able to time–travel back to medieval England with a laptop computer and a solar–powered battery charger, the natives might regard you as a wizard with supernatural powers. I think there will soon be a similar principle at work in your life, Pisces: You will get a vivid glimpse of amazing things you could accomplish in the future. They may seem fantastic and impossible to the person you are right now –– tantamount to magic. Be alert for expanded states of awareness that reveal who you could ultimately become.

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Nature and Environment Dolphin Project of Georgia The Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach Program is available to speak at your school, club or organization. We offer a fascinating powerpoint with sound and video about our estuarine dolphins and their environment. We have age-appropriate programs and related handouts. For details about TDP: www.thedolphinproject.org or contact Gayla gayla@thedolphinproject.org Learn to Garden Without Chemicals A beginning workshop in organic gardening is being offered at Red Earth Farm this spring, Saturday, May 14th 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Red Earth Farm is located in Tattnall County, south of Reidsville. For more information, call Raven Waters at Red Earth Farm, 912/557-1053 or email redearthfarm@yahoo.com. Space is limited. Tybee Island Marine Science Center Offering a variety of fun educational programs including Beach Discovery Walks, Marsh Treks, Turtle Talks and the Coastal

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Unity of Savannah Two Sunday morning Celebration Services - 9:15 and 11:00. (Children’s Church and childcare at 11:00.) Noon prayer service every Thurs. To find out about classes, workshops and more visit, www.unityofsavannah.org or call 912355-4704. 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/

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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: 1:30-3:30pm, Candler Heart & Lung Building (2nd Floor). Call 912-353-7143 for more info. Overeaters Anonymous Meets weekly at several locations. Please visit www.oa.org to locate a meeting. Pancreatic Cancer Support Group Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http:// www.memorialhealth.com/ Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Meets the first Thursday of the month. 5-6:30pm in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For more info, call 3556347 or 238-4666. PRIDE Support Group This is a support group for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/ Rape Crisis Center assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. The Rape Crisis Line is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 233-7273. The center offers free, confidential counseling for victims and their families. 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

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Theatre Brighton Beach Memoirs The Collective Face will perform its next production, Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical “Brighton Beach Memoirs” Thursday, May 12 - 14; 19 - 21 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 14 and 21 at 3 p.m. at Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 D Louisville Rd. Tickets will be $10-15. Call Muse box office, 912-713-1137 for info. There’s a Bomb on Trolley 409 A comedy about the worst tour of Savannah. This dinner theatre production is presented at The Lady and Sons’ banquet facility Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays spring through fall. The price for the buffet and show is $55, including gratuity. For reservations, go to hardheartedhannahsplayhouse.com or call 912-659-4383

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Oatland Island Education Center Oatland Island Wildlife Center often needs volunteers. Call 898-3980. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd , Savannah http://www.oatlandisland.org/ Rebuilding Together Savannah Volunteer organization in partnership with the community that rehabilitates houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children. Visit www.rebuildingtogethersavannah.org. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program The EOA requests help from seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations from 1 to 40 hours per week. Make your choice of where you want to serve from the many local agencies we are affiliated with. call Linda Fields at 238-2960 ext. 123. Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for volunteers to assist residents in activities or just come and visit. For info, call Rhonda Sheffield, volunteer coordinator, at 354-8225, Ext. 243. Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center, 6711 LaRoche Ave. , Savannah Ronald McDonald House volunteers needed Help in the “home away from home” for the families of hospitalized children. Volunteers also are needed to provide home-cooked meals for families staying at the house. Volunteer internships also available for college students. Nikole Layton, 356-5520. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue , http://www.rmhccoastalempire.org/ Speech and hearing center needs volunteers to conduct hearing screenings for adults and children. Nurses and retired nurses are encouraged to apply for eye, ear, and dental exams on pre-school children. Flexible scheduling is available. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call Jane Medoff at 355-4601 Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://www.savannahspeechandhearing.org/ Telfair Docent Program The Telfair Museum of Art is accepting applications for its volunteer docent pro

gram. After completing training, docents will be responsible for leading tours in the Telfair Academy and Jepson Center. Call Sarah Ward, 790-8827. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard Street , Savannah http://www.tefair.org/ The Dolphin Project of Georgia needs boat owners, photographers and other volunteers to help conduct scientific research on the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin along the coast of Georgia. You must be at least 18 years old. Call 232-6572 or visit the Web site at www.TheDolphinProject.org. The Volunteer Center is a service of the United Way of the Coastal Empire. Call 2-1-1 or 651-7726, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri, or send e-mail to volunteer@uwce.org. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www.uwce.org/ The Women’s Center Volunteers are needed to teach Basic Literacy Skills and Basic Computer Skills. Call Rhonda Anderson at 236-4226 or 447-5711. Wesley Community Center, 1601 Drayton St , Savannah http://www.wesleyctrs-savh.org/ Tutoring Volunteers Needed If you are an education major, retired reading teacher or a community resident who is interested in volunteering your time to a reading and math tutorial program for elementary and middle school students, call the African-American Health Information and Resource Center at 447-6605. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm Urban Hope After School Ministry that provides inner city children. Urban Hope is looking for adult volunteers to help mentor the children. We are looking specifically for volunteers to help with homework, Bible Study, art classes, or other fun activities. Please visit our website, www.urbanhopesavannah.org, for more info or email us at urbanhopesav@aol.com to start enriching the lives of children. cs

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OFF LAROCHE: Lovely 2BR brick apt. Kitchen furnished, washer/dryer connections,CH&A, all electric, wooden blinds,stone kitchen floor $600/month. No pets. 912-355-6077

SPRINGLAKE 103 Lake Pointe Drive: 4-bedrooms, 2-baths $1150. HAMPTON PLACE 210 Katama Way: 3-bedrooms, 2baths $1050 BERWICK LAKES 13 Parish Way: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths $875 SAVANNAH HOMES 16 Haven Drive: 3-bedrooms, 1-bath $850 1901 E. 64th Street: 2-bedrooms & Bonus room $700 539 Hartridge Lane: 2 Bedroom Apt. $575. Section 8 Accepted Jean Walker Realty, LLC 898-4134

ONE, TWO & THREE BR Apts. & Houses for rent. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer. 1/2 mo. offGood for this month only. Section 8 Welcome. Some have 1mo. Free. 912-844-5996 OR 912-272-6820

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.

MEDING STREET: 3BR/1BA, on 3 lots. Total electric, heat & air, large property, hardwood floors, stove & refrigerator, storage shed $675. Call 912-224-4167 Call 912-721-4350 and Place Your Classified Ad Today!

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HUNTER’S CHASE SUBDIVISION 3BR/2BA, single car garage, fenced backyard. Military Discount. $950/month, $950/deposit. VERY NICE 2BR/1BA, all electric, refrigerator and stove, fenced yard and lots more. Only $665/monthly. 912-507-7934 or 912-927-2853 CommerCial ProPerty For rent 890 OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Ready to move-in. No deposit, no utilities. Also beauty shop for lease. 2116 Ogeechee Road. 912-313-4083/912-3134082 Office Space or Salon for Rent Approx 1100 sq. ft. Southside near Oglethorpe Mall. Call 912-356-0099 or 912-547-0188

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EFFICIENCIES $160/per week & up. Utilities included, Furnished, private bath. No Deposit. Call 912-695-7889 or 912-342-3840

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ConneCtSavannah.Com FURNISHED EFFICIENCY: 1510 Lincoln St. $155/week or $165/week for double occupancy, Includes microwave, refrigerator, stove, & utilities! Call 912.231.0240 *Furnished room-$100/weekly, full use of kitchen, utilities and cable included. *Furnished 1BR for rent-$600/month or $175/weekly, private bath, kitchen, walk-in closet, utilities and cable included. 912-428-0228

Room for Rent Safe, Quiet environment in new home. Utilities & cable included. On busline. $120/weekly, $50/deposit. Call 912-484-1347 ROOMS FOR RENT California Avenue. Weekly rental $95-$170/per week. Cable/Central Air/Furnished kitchen/Washer & Dryer. On busline. No smoking inside. 912-447-1933. WE HAVE Affordable Rooms starting at $125/week. All utilities included, washer/dryer, central air/heat. Fully furnished. No deposit. 912-228-1242

rooms for rent 895 ROOMS FOR RENT Completely furnished. Central heat and air. Conveniently located on busline. $130 per week. Call 912-844-5995. EFFICIENCY ROOMS Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week. Call 912-844-5995. SPACIOUS ROOMS FOR RENT Newly renovated on busline.2 blocks from Downtown Kroger,3 blocks from Historic Forsyth Park. $150/week w/No deposit. 844-5995

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New Large Clean Carpeted Rooms, only 2-4 rooms per guest house. Quiet Areas, Busline. Cable, Fridge, TV, utilities, furnished rooms. Rooms with PRIVATE BATHROOMS available. $99-$159/Week. DISCOUNT FOR FOOD SERVICE AND HOTEL EMPLOYEES EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS 2BR/1BA & 1BR/1BA APTS. LR, kitchen, refrigerator, stove, all utilities & cable included. $179 & $225 weekly. $850/monthly with utilities. No Credit check.

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CLEAN, QUIET, Room & Efficiencies for Rent.On Busline, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer. Rates from $85-$165/week. Call 912-272-4378 or 912-631-2909

AVAILABLE ROOMS: CLEAN, comfortable rooms. Washer/dryer, air, cable, HBO, ceiling fans. $110-$140 weekly. No deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065 EAST SAVANNAH ROOMMATES WANTED: Clean w/central heat/air, stove, refrigerator, cable, washer/dryer. On busline. Starting @ $125/week. Call 912-433-4251.

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LARGE VICTORIAN with windows on two sides, across from library, nicely furnished, all utilities. TV/cable/internet, washer/dryer, $140/week. $504/month. 912-231-9464 Other apts. avail.

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Furnished, affordable room available includes utility, cable,refrigerator, central heat/air. $115-$140/weekly, no deposit.Call 912-844-3609 NEAR MEMORIAL East &West Savannah & Bloomingdale •REDUCED RENT!• •Rooms $100 & Up. Furnished, includes utilities, central heat and air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Hardwood floors, ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. Call 912-210-0144. 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 Room for rent in private home. $250 every two weeks. Working female preferred. 912-428-5805 ROOM FOR RENT: Safe Environment. Central heat/air, cable, telephone service. $450-$550 monthly, $125/security deposit, no lease. Immediate occupancy. Call Mr. Brown:912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177.

ROOMMATE WANTED to share townhouse on Tibet Ave. There are 2 rooms and a private bath upstairs, 3 closets, share kitchen and LR downstairs, w/d included. Gated community, 1/2mile to shopping and restaurants. $650/month includes utilities. Need immediate occupancy available. 1-month security. Responsible, mature, clean, smoke free. Call 912-665-4339 transportation 900

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HONDA Accord, 1997- 6cyl, 238,000 hwy. miles, leather seats, power windows, new battery, sunroof, green, new oil change. Must see! $4,000 negotiable.

CHEVROLET Impala, 2003 Light gray. Call for information at 912-272-4513 or 912-844-2318 FENDER BENDER?

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FORD F-150, 2008- King cab, LXT, 49,000 miles, silver. MSRP $32,950. Like new, $19,400. Call Bobby, 912-547-8744 WE PAY CASH for junk cars & trucks! Call 964-0515 Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 SUZUKI Intruder, 19991400cc, only 9700 miles. All accessories includes. In perfect condition. Asking $3,000. 912-210-1025

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HOLIDAY RAMBLER, 1997-35’, only 20K miles, selling due to illness.Excellent condition, non-smoking, no pets.Generator, new awning, leveling jacks, microwave, refrigerator w/freezer, in-motion satellite,tow bar,new tires $34,995. 912-398-1479

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