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Freebie of the Week |

Forum on Savannah Harbor Expansion

What: Hear more from legal and environmental experts about serious concerns regarding the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. Q&A session follows. When: Thu. May 26, 6:30 p.m. Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. , Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.sustainablecoast.org/

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for a complete listing of this week’s music go to: soundboard.

Free Week at the Jepson

What: Free admission in conjunc-

tion with the opening of the “Ebb and Flow” exhibit in partnership with Eastside Documentation Project.

When: Wed. May 25, Thu. May 26, Fri. May 27, Sat. May 28 Where: Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Cost: Free What: A special tour of the house examining

Savannah Unite Rally FREE What: A candlelight vigil promoting

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for a list of this weeks gallery + art shows: art patrol

peace and love in response to Westboro Baptist Church.

When: Wed. May 25, 7 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Park Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.savannahunite.com/

Theater: Ironmistress continues

What: A drama by April De Angelis set during

the Industrial Revolution and exploring the rise of consumer culture.

When: May 25-May 26, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Jenkins Hall Theater - AASU, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost: $10/general, $8/discounted Info: 912-344-2801. www.armstrong.edu/

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

What: An evening of food drinks and

fun. Bring a favorite recipe that uses honey for a chance to win a prize.

When: Thu. May 26, 7 p.m.

Where: Savannah Bee Company, 104 W. Broughton St. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.savannahbee.com/

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Poet: Jim Warner

What: A reading scheduled for earlier

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Thursday Tea in the Garden

Theater: Dog Sees God

ence an early 19th century tea in Davenport House’s courtyard garden.

When: Thu. May 26, 5:30 p.m., Fri. May 27, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Davenport House, 324 E. State St. Cost: $18 Info: www.davenporthousemuseum.org/

Peanuts comic strip includes a heavy dose of existential questions.

When: Thu. May 26, 8 p.m., Fri. May 27, 8 p.m., Sat. May 28, 8 p.m., Sun. May 29, 3 p.m.

Where: Mondanaro Theatre, 217 MLK Jr. Blvd.

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What: Learn about tea traditions and experi-

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Film: Baffled (UK, 1973)

Doggy Ghost Walk

films was a former made-for-tv movie about a smooth operating psychic racecar driver.

When: Wed., May 25, 8 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $6

you can help St. ALMO raise money for the Islands Feral Cat Project during this ghost tour. Advance reservations requested.

When: Thu. May 26, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Meets at Emmet Park, East Bay St. Cost: $8/adult Info: 912-508-3336.

What: This holy grail of “lost” Leonard Nimoy

Cooking with Honey

this year with Warner was canceled when he got snowed in, so hopefully the Asst Director of Graduate Creative Writing at Wilkes University has better luck this time.

When: Thu. May 26, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St. Cost: Free and open to the public

her dreams of dancing on a popular TV show.

When: May 25-29 at 8 p.m.

Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane Cost: $55/adult, $39/kids Info: 843-842-2787. www.artshhi.org/

What: The musical about Tracy Turnblad and

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Peter Shannon leads the Savannah Philharmonic in the season finale

What: A discussion about post-WWII life in eastern Savannah moderated by Dr. Charles Elmore. Part of “Ebb and Flow” event series.

When: Thu. May 26, 6 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.savannahneighborhoods.org/

Theater: Hairspray continues

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Davenport House Curator’s Tour

highlights of the collections and areas usually off-limits to visitors.

When: Wed. May 25, 4:30 p.m.

Where: Davenport House, 324 E. State St. Cost: $15 Info: www.davenporthousemuseum.org/

Floyd Adams Meet & Greet

What: 24e and Savannah Downtown Business Association (SDBA) hosts the fifth in a series of Mayoral Meet and Greets, this one with newly announced candidate Floyd Adams.

When: Thursday May 26, 5 p.m.

Where: 24e, 24 East Broughton St. Cost: Free and open to the public; membership in the SDBA is not required to attend.

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What: With or without a four-legged friend,

What: A grown-up re-imagining of the classic

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Armed Forces Festival

What: River Street will be packed with

patriotic performances and artisans.

When: Fri. May 27, Sat. May 28 Where: River Street Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.riverstreetsavannah.com/

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Southern Pine Co. Open House What: Auction of local art made from

re-purposed materials, plus food, drinks & music.

When: Fri. May 27, 6 p.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Southern Pine Company, 616 E. 35 St. at East Broad St.

Philharmonic: Season Finale

What: Features Mendelssohn’s “Heb-

rides Overture,” Brahms’ Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony.

When: Fri. May 27, 8 p.m.

Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Cost: $15-100 Info: savannahphilharmonic.org/

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Saturday

Salt Marsh by Land and Sea What: Kayak tidal creeks and salt

marshes with a naturalist. Meet at Skidaway Narrows. Reservations req’d.

When: Sat. May 28, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Wilderness Southeast Cost: $55/person Info: 912-236-8115. www.wildernesssoutheast.org/

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Durufle Requiem What:

Edenton Street Methodist Choir with harp & organ.

When: Sunday, May 29, 3 p.m.

Where: Christ Church, 28 Bull St Cost: Free and open to the public

Book Signing: Wendy

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What: Run benefits the Two Hundred

What: Author signs copies of

Club. Starts South end of Forsyth. Different heats based on age/experience.

When: Sat. May 28, 8 a.m.

Where: Forsyth Park Cost: $25/registration fee Info: www.fleetfeetsavannah.com/ savannah-mile

her new book, “Keep Your Glow On”, a guide to 800 lighthouses in the US. When: Sat. May 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 3:00 PM-5:00 PM, Where: Tybee Island Lighthouse Cost: Free and open to the public

Farmers Market

Chamber Concert Season Finale What: The closing performance of the

What: The Forsyth Park farmers

market features locally grown fruits, veggies, herbs and other items.

When: Sat. May 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: South end of Forsyth Park, Park & Bull St. Info: www.forsythfarmersmarket.org/

Philharmonic’s Chamber music series.

When: Sat. May 28, 4 p.m.

Where: Skidaway Island Methodist

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Film: The Third Man (US, 1949)

What: Orson Welles and Joseph Cotton

star in this tale of intrigue.

When: Sat. May 28, 7 p.m.

Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E.

Broughton St. Cost: $6-8 (additional fees may apply) Info: 525-5050. scadboxoffice.com/

Comedy: Kathy Griffin

What: The D-listed comedienne cracks

wise at the Civic Center tonight.

When: Sat. May 28, 8 p.m.

Where: Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Cost: $34.50-69.50 Info: www.savannahcivic.com/

Ghost Stories: Time Based

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What: A one-night experimental multimedia art installation exploring memory, nostalgia and identity.

When: Sat. May 28, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.

Where: Meddin Studios, 2315 Louisville Cost: Free and open to the public

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Sunday Vinyl Appreciation

What: A celebration of music recorded

on strange round discs called records

featuring selections by local DJs and record collectors.

When: Sun. May 29, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 D Louisville Rd. Cost: $3 Info: vinyl912.tumblr.com/

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What: The Gnats try to take a bite out of When: Sun. May 29, 6 p.m., Mon. May

30, 12 p.m., Tue. May 31, 7 p.m.

Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Vic-

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Wednesday Film: The Cross & The Switchblade (US, 1970)

What: A tribute to Pat Boone. The first Fundamentalist Christian indie film stars Boone and Erik Estrada in a true life tale about a preacher trying to convert warring gangs.

When: Wed., June 1, 8 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $6 cs

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politics: City

Council talks about pension funds and other issues. by patrick rodgers

news briefs:

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ployment rate is finally back down to single digits. by patrick rodgers

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One of my favorite things about our annual “Best of Savannah” readers poll and special issue is the huge morale boost it gives us around here.

Let’s face it: Working at a perpetual underdog has its stress points. We have a smaller budget and staff than pretty much all of our competitors in this market. While we’re proud of being able to do a lot with less, that plus two bucks will get us a grande at Starbucks.

We face certain structural issues as well. For example, we don’t have the backing of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau, as do some entities which sell advertising and thus are competitors even if they’re not in the news biz.

And because we don’t sell fawning, cheesy personality profiles to generate extra revenue, as some other local publications do, we don’t get that social boost on the country club circuit.

But one thing we do have is street cred, and nowhere is that more evident than in the genuine positive feeling our Best of Savannah issue generates in the grassroots.

The winners are truly happy to receive recognition from our readers, the businesses that win are truly proud to put their certificates up in their shop windows, and our publication is truly valued for its role in bringing the community together in mutual warmth and respect, culminating in the annual “Best of Savannah” awards party.

This year’s party, held at the magnificent Charles H. Morris Center, was a blast. Keith Kozel was our DJ, sound was provided by Capital A Productions, and catering was by Coach’s Corner (voted “Best Local Sports Bar” by our readers).

One correction from the issue: Personal Trainer Janet McCarthy actually works at Lava 24 Fitness on Broughton Street. Sorry, Janet! cs photo bill deyoung

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Portrait of victory: from left: Jason Bible (Best Country winners The Train Wrecks), Jonathan Athon and James May (Best Metal winners Black Tusk), Eric Dunn (Train Wrecks), Best Actor Christopher Blair, and Best Blogger Jessica Lebos (“Yo Yenta”). See more pics from the party on page 11.

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Psychotronic Film Society thanks you Editor, On behalf of everyone associated with the Psychotronic Film Society, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Connect Savannah’s readers for voting the PFS 2011’s Best Indie Film Society and Runner–Up for Best Film Fest.

After eight years of regularly screening irregular motion pictures, our quirky not–for–profit organization now enjoys international name recognition, and routinely draws larger crowds than ever.

In fact, while many may erroneously believe we exist solely to screen old and campy cult films, we now arguably bring more first– run and award–winning movies to town year–round than any other single group or theater.

This simply could not occur without the support and partnerships we are proud to have forged (and to maintain) with— most importantly — Connect (which has generously sponsored our efforts from the start), The Sentient Bean Coffeehouse (our HQ and site for more than 60 PFS screenings annually) and Muse Arts Warehouse (home to the Movies Savannah Missed series and our week–long festival aka “Savannah’s OTHER Film Fest”).

Additionally, each and every person who has ever volunteered to assist with or publicize our shows – or merely bought a ticket to one of our edgy, provocative, goofy, scary, dramatic, or just plain head–scratchingly odd features has helped this labor of love to thrive.

As I glanced through last week’s issue of Connect, I was struck by how many organizations and in-

dividuals named exemplars of the best Savannah has to offer were either current or former sponsors or associates of the PFS of SAV: The Bean, Muse Arts, The Jepson, Primary Art Supply, Brighter Day Natural Foods, A.W.O.L., photographer Geoff L. Johnson, activists Tom Kohler and Ruel Joyner, Gabe Reynolds of Rock 106.1FM, Chef Roberto Leoci, Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, The Distillery, Savannah Yoga Center, 24E and T–Rex Mex. These good folks and businesses — along with beloved local standouts such as The Book Lady, Cafe GelatOhhh, the Crystal Beer Parlor, the Lucas Theatre, Elevated Basement Studio, Sixth Sense Savannah, the Coastal Jazz Association, the Savannah Folk Music Society, Le Chai galerie du vin, the Jewish Education Alliance, Perc Coffee Roaster and our talented graphic design team of Stephanie Anderson, Alex Liebold and Tadd

Trueb — know the kind of folks who enjoy challenging, memorable, alternative cinema are, quite simply the kind of folks that in large part make Savannah a more unique and vibrant place to live, work and visit.

As we gear up for our Fall and Winter Series and our 9th Annual Film Fest, I encourage any and all progressive businesses and individuals to contact me directly and learn how easily they can join the esteemed ranks of those who have already helped the PFS to diversify and enhance the cultural quality of life in this beautiful and creative city.

We’ve got bigger things on the horizon, but we need your support.

See you at the movies!

Jim Reed Executive & Artistic Director The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah

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by John Bennett

Making Savannah better for bicycles “The businessman rides his bike to work!” a man shouted cheerfully from the sidewalk as I approached the intersection.

He was mostly right: I’m not a businessman, but I was riding to my job just as I have almost every workday for the last several years.

And I’m not alone. Figures from the US Census Bureau’s 2008 American Community Survey reveal that bicycle commuting has increased 43 percent since 2000.

Still, I know that with my necktie flapping in the breeze as I ride to work, I’m something of a curious sight.

Strangers, friends and coworkers alike often question my choice of conveyance and I have reasons at the ready.

Cycling is good for my health, it’s an expression of my belief in the importance of protecting our natural environment and preserving our historic places, and it’s fun. In times like these, however, bicycle commuting provides another immediately identifiable benefit.

“I bet you’re really saving on gas,” another stranger recently told me. And he was right.

To use a clichéd phrase popular on TV news, I’m largely unaware of the “pain at the pump” my fellow citizens feel because I drive so infrequently.

I understand that fuel prices af-

fect the cost of almost all goods and services, but since I’m not regularly compelled to report to a gas station and pour money into a hole on the side of my car, I feel somewhat insulated from price fluctuations.

And the financial advantages of bicycling don’t end there. My most expensive bicycle repair bill was still substantially less than my cheapest car repair invoice.

cities all over North America confirm that businesses benefit from investments in bicycle infrastructure. Also, research from Toronto published in 2009 shows that people who used bicycles to reach stores on a commercial corridor spent more money there each month than those who drove.

And then there’s the largely untapped market of bicycle tourism, which would have significant economic benefits for

to get where they need to go. Yet despite their resourcefulness, these cyclists are some of the most vulnerable road users.

Continued investment in bicycle infrastructure will not only improve their safety, but can also empower them economically by providing better access to employment, while helping them avoid the high costs of car ownership.

The city of Savannah, through its department of mobility and park-

Economic impact studies conducted in cities all over North America confirm that businesses benefit from investments in bicycle infrastructure.

Bicycling has not only helped me save money, it’s changed the way I spend money. I once chided a person by suggesting that he was letting his car tell him where to shop, after he complained that he stopped patronizing a local business because he had difficulty finding a parking space.

I was not only being insufferably smug, but a hypocrite, too.

Truth is I let my bike tell me where to shop. It usually steers away from big box chain stores surrounded by acres of parking lots on bicycle unfriendly streets and toward smaller, locally owned businesses. If a store or restaurant is on a bicycle route or has bicycle parking, I’m even more likely to stop in.

Here too, my behavior is increasingly common. Economic impact studies in

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Savannah if we became serious about attracting visitors who would rather see Savannah and surrounding areas from behind their handlebars than behind the wheel.

I recognize that many of my fellow citizens don’t have the option to commute or shop by bicycle. Some live in neighborhoods designed so that cars are the only way in or out. I recognize that I’m extremely fortunate to live within bikeable distance of my workplace and other destinations.

And, most importantly, I recognize that what is a choice for me is a necessity for many of my fellow citizens, who rely on their bicycles as their sole means of transportation.

Some resourceful folks combine bicycle use with public transportation

ing, has made great strides in creating new bicycle facilities and parking. The good news is the benefits of investing in bicycling accrue to everyone in the community, not just cyclists.

Local businesses — including the tourism sector — stand to reap the benefits of better bicycle infrastructure, which when properly designed and constructed, does not discriminate. It can be just as useful to the affluent tourist as it is to the working person who’s trying to get to his or her job on time.

Bicycles make Savannah better. But first we need to make Savannah better for bicycles. cs John Bennett is vice chairman of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign bicyclecampaign.org

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by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

Last week’s City Council pre–meeting workshop covered quite a bit of territory and took quite a bit of time, clocking in at just over three hours.

The central topic included a lengthy presentation by the City’s Chief Financial Officer Dick Evans, who outlined the state of the City’s finances, including an update on the pension fund.

Rumors had been circulating the City was on the verge of insolvency, and questions about the pension fund had been raised spontaneously during hearings about the City Manager hiring process earlier in the year.

“We must confront these with the facts,” Mayor Johnson stated before the presentation began, instructing Public Information Officer Bret Bell to air re–broadcasts of the workshop during good time slots on the City’s television channel in hopes of dispelling some of the rumors.

Beginning with a review of local economic indicators, Evans cited data from a recent Armstrong–sponsored study showing the effects of the recession had finally bottomed out and had begun to show signs of improvement.

However, he cautioned that growth would be slow.

The results of several other indicators also seemed positive. Unemployment in the Savannah Metro Area was lower than the rates for the state or the nation, and had been declining for multiple consecutive quarters. While unemployment is improving, it remains double the 2004 rate.

One particular bright spot for the City is several forms of tax revenue, which are showing steady signs of improvement.

Sales tax revenue collection has leveled off, remaining above the 2001–03 levels, but below the peak in 2006.

Additionally, Hotel/Motel tax revenue, a good indicator of tourism volume, has been steadily increasing since it’s low point in 2009 and now matches its pre– recession peak.

Overall, revenue collection in the first quarter of 2011 is $1.3 million higher than in the first quarter of 2010. And if the pace continues, the City could end up with a surplus at the end of the year.

The looming issue with the budget will be property taxes.

Foreclosure activity in the City and County remains about steady, with an average of 200–300 homes being foreclosed upon per month. Because state law changed in 2009 requiring municipalities to calculate foreclosure sales into the value of the tax digest, the number of foreclosures could remain an issue for City revenue, part of which is collected from property taxes.

Property tax assessments are carried out by the County’s Board of Assessors, and the new tax digest is expected to be published in the latter part of June.

When the City created the current year’s budget, they planned on the digest declining four percent in total value.

If values drop lower, it could create a deficit for the current year, similar to the situation last summer when Council was forced to raise the millage rate a half percent in order to help close a deficit created by steeper than expected declines in the tax digest.

During his presentation, Evans also presented a range of fiscal data for 2010, explaining that even with the millage rate increase, the City’s General Fund revenue was $1.18 million below expected levels. However, the City’s expenses were $1.64 million under budget for the year, which created a net surplus of $460,000.

The pension, although still reeling from investment losses suffered during the stock market plunge in 2008, appears to be recovering and is in no immediate trouble.

The heavy losses incurred during the market crash at the onset of the recession have contributed to an unfunded actuarial liability of about $54 million, which means that the amount in the fund fell behind schedule to meet projected future obligations.

Evans, however, stressed that it would be a mistake to extrapolate short–term data over the long term, highlighting better than expected returns on investment assets in the past year as well as the possibility of increasing the City’s contributions to the fund annually or potentially reducing projected benefits at some point in the future. cs

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The unemployment rate in Georgia dropped to 9.9 percent last month, a decline of 0.1 from March and the third consecutive month in which the rate showed steady decline according to data released by the state’s Department of Labor last week.

While unemployment was down across the state, Savannah lost 200 jobs from April 2010 to April 2011. During that same period the city also had 302 fewer initial unemployment claims.

It is the first time Georgia’s unemployment rate has been in single digits since June of 2009 when it was 9.8 percent.

Although declines in unemployment have been relatively slow thus far, the announcement caps off a strong month of job creation news from the governor’s office.

Last week, Deal announced a new economic partnership with the United Kingdom during his recent trip to Europe. A UK Trade and Investment team will locate in Atlanta “to promote trade and foreign direct investment opportunities between the United Kingdom and the state,” according to a press release from his office.

A few days earlier, Deal announced support for a $140 million highway project in Savannah, the Jimmy DeLoach Parkway Connector, a 3.1 mile, four–lane route that will provide a direct route between the port and I–95.

“This roadway will help in the prompt delivery of valuable cargo to and from every corner of Georgia and, in turn, preserve and create jobs in our logistics and transportation industries,” said the governor in his statement.

Two weeks ago, the Governor’s office announced the grand opening of a Georgia Biomass wood pellet production plant in Waycross (creating 85 jobs), and a new headquarters for the luxury car manufacturer Porsche in a complex to be built adjacent to Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson Airport (100 jobs).

During last week’s workshop, the City’s emergency management consultant Benjamin Johnson provided an update about ongoing search by the city to find leverage in the debate with Southern LNG over plans to truck liquefied natural gas through the city.

Johnson discussed that the traffic analysis being considered by federal regulators included no local traffic data.

According to Johnson, this caused a discrepancy that favored the DeRenne route in their planning despite the fact that their proposed route goes through three of the top ten most accident–prone intersections in the city — DeRenne at Montgomery (61 wrecks in 2010), DeRenne at Abercorn (87 wrecks), and Victory at Truman (71 wrecks).

An intriguing finding stems from the design of storage facilities on Elba island rather than the trucks themselves. In 2006, FERC denied a permit to a company called Keyspan in Rhode Island because their storage tanks failed to meet safety regulations, according to Johnson. Those tanks were the same design as the older of the tanks on Elba.

SLNG had not responded to requests for information from Johnson, and still have not provided the Environmental Impact Statement requested by the City.

“SLNG has met the minimum required by law,” said Johnson. “But nothing more.”

Bicycling victory The 2011 Legislative Session made things a little better for bikers, following the Governor’s signature to HB101 earlier this month. The law updates several sections of code, including legalizing clip–less pedals and recumbent–style bicycles (both of which were technically against the law until the change).

HB101 also standardized minimum design guidelines for bike lanes, grants bikers right of way in bike lanes, and sets a three–foot passing rule for cars overtaking cyclists (a major victory for bike safety advocates and cycling commuters). cs

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best of savannah party pics EACH YEAR we hold a huge bash for the winners of our Best of Savannah Reader’s Poll. This year’s awards party was held Tuesday, May 17, at the Charles H. Morris Center in Trustees Garden.

Spinning tunes was DJ Keith Kozel, with sound by Brad Gibson at Capital A Productions. Wings and things were provided by caterer Coach’s Corner, this year’s winner of Best Sports Bar. A fun time was had by all, as the victors gave and received much respect and basked in the warm glow of knowing they are getting the good word out to a loving public.

We got Amy Kagan to snap some pics of the celebrating winners. Here’s a selection, a cross-section of victory, for your viewing pleasure....

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Nickel Bag of Funk was in the house

Cusses with their various awards; our A&E Editor Bill DeYoung is at bottom in the John Lennon shirt

Wiley and Janet McCrary of Wiley’s Championship BBQ

The posse from the Jinx happily accepting the kajillion reader’s choice awards they won

Folks from Sweet Melissa’s

Bachelor Ahndhi Sticha in full nerd gear

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

Unlucky couples

Two officers heard quite a few different stories before arresting a subject early one morning.

The officers were on patrol in the area of Fort Argyle Rd and I–95 when they saw a vehicle drive down a dead end dirt road that no vehicle would have reason to travel down.

They stopped the car as it was trying to turn around and the driver was opening his door. The driver was on the phone as he got out and the officer asked him what he was doing. He said he was trying to pursue an SUV being driven by a woman who stole his girlfriend’s purse. He said he had seen it in the area.

The driver told the officer to call his girlfriend, who would corroborate the story. The driver’s girlfriend told the same story, telling the officer she needed to file a report. When he asked

the couple for their names and dates of birth, the girlfriend complied, but the man gave a name that didn’t appear in the system. He proceeded to give three different DOBs over the course of questioning.

The officer handcuffed the young man and asked why he’d lied. The young man said that he was nervous because he had just smoked marijuana and was worried the officer would smell it. Once he gave his real name and DOB, the officer discovered that he had an outstanding warrant through the Chatham County Sheriff ’s office.

The young man then began volunteering a surprising amount of information, including that someone from Atlanta was supposed to be meeting him with 300 “oxycotton” pills and that if he were allowed to talk to CNT, he’d give them info and name names.

The second officer on the scene was searching the man’s car and found a coil of copper cable and wiring. The young man said that he hadn’t stolen it, but that it was from his father’s shop.

The officer then asked the girlfriend, and she said that he’d gotten it from her

grandfather, who runs a crane rental business.

The officer became frustrated with the amount of lying going on, so the wiring was logged as evidence. He then asked the young woman if the purse story was true, to which she replied that it wasn’t – she had misplaced her purse, but found it later. However, she wanted to report that some money was missing from it. The officer told her he didn’t think she was telling the truth, and she stopped asking to file a report.

CNT was contacted about the pill story.

The young man was arrested for obstruction and an outstanding warrant.

• A man called police to report that his girlfriend was acting unruly. When the officer arrived the man explained the couple had a fight. He asked her to leave and she refused, so he began placing her things outside the apartment.

She got angry and knocked some glass out of the window. She had left the area by the time the officer arrived. The man

said his girlfriend doesn’t live at the apartment, but does stay there occasionally.

• Officers responded to a domestic fight in progress. An officer reported a woman was trying to escape from a man, but he kept forcing her back into the car. They exchanged blows. Further investigation revealed that the woman was highly intoxicated and the man was her boyfriend. He said the couple had attended a party and his girlfriend had too much to drink. She’d gotten out of the car to throw up and then ran away, causing him to chase her down. He said she was emotional about his being deployed the following week, and that he just wanted to get her home safely.

The woman was apologetic about her actions and her level of intoxication. cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

A friend and I were watching a documentary on blue whales when he piped up, “You know, the Japs still hunt whales for their oil. They use it to lube new cars.” He went on about whale oil being superior to petroleum-based lubricants. I think he’s full of crap. Since I can’t find anything via Google to confirm or deny his claim, I must pester you for the answer. —Lot “The Japs”? Where’d you dig this guy up, anyway? He’s only got part of the story, though. Let’s take it from the top.

Once upon a time whale oil was, in fact, used to lube new cars, in the U.S. as

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So what was the result? At least 5,500 automatic transmissions failed prematurely in cars built from 1973-75. Corroding solder joints in the transmission cooling system allowed antifreeze and transmission fluid to mix. General Motors, maker of the defective trannies, blamed it on the lack of whale oil. The implication: it wasn’t the fault of GM, but rather those meddlesome conservationists.

But it wasn’t GM automatic transmissions across the board that failed, but two specific types, the Turbo Hydra-matic 350 and 400 series gearboxes. The bad transmissions accounted for one-sixth of one percent of these units installed in GM vehicles at the time. We scoured the technical literature for signs of an industrywide spike in automatic transmission failures in the mid-70s. Nothing.

While the absence of whale oil perhaps didn’t help, the real issue was a defect in GM’s transmission design. GM reformulated the solder and switched transmission fluids, and the problem went away.

However, you can still find people who think automatic transmissions just aren’t as reliable as they used to be. As far as I can determine, this is bunk.

In the early 1960s, for example, a typi-

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cal GM automatic transmission might conk out at 25,000-40,000 miles; by the 1980s the norm was 100,000. Industry found equal or better substitutes for just about every whale oil application.

What about Japan? Since the Japanese have had other things on their minds lately I figured I wouldn’t bug them about transmission fluid ingredients. However, the International Whaling Commission says that from 1993-2009 the Japanese killed 47 sperm whales. During that time Japanese automakers built 178 million vehicles. Assuming (a) half had automatic transmissions, (b) the average sperm whale yielded 30 barrels of oil, and (c) all the oil went into transmission fluid, we’re looking at less than half a teaspoon of sperm oil per vehicle.

If your friend thinks that’s spreading things too thin, no problem. Tell him online vendors will be happy to sell him a supplement containing a “direct molecular replacement for sperm whale oil.” A ten-ounce bottle costs somewhere between nine and 25 bucks, roughly the price of a decent pinot noir. cs By cecil adams

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well as Japan. However, in the early 1970s it was banned from vehicles sold in the U.S. because of environmental concerns.

Automatic transmissions immediately began failing all over, and some contend they’ve never been the same since.

However, certain nuances have perhaps been glossed over. We’ll start with whale oil. Surprising as it may seem coming from an industry that peaked circa 1850 due to the invention of kerosene, whale oil remained commercially viable for a long time—at one point it was used to make margarine. The automotive industry was especially fond of sperm oil, actually a liquid wax derived from sperm whales, because when combined with sulfur it made an excellent lubricant.

Unfortunately the stuff worked too well. Partly as a result of demand from the auto industry, the huge mammals were hunted to the brink of extinction. In 1970 the U.S. declared sperm whales and seven other species endangered, meaning not only that Americans couldn’t hunt them but that whale-derived products could no longer be imported. Starting with the 1973 model year, U.S automakers switched to new whale-free automatic transmission fluids.

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Rights of women are severely restricted in Pakistan’s tribal areas and among Muslim fundamentalists, but the rights of the country’s estimated 50,000 “transgenders” blossomed in April when the country’s Supreme Court ordered the government to accept a “third sex” designation on official documents (instead of forcing a choice of “male” or “female”). The court further recommended that transgenders be awarded government job quotas and suggested “tax collector” as one task for which they are particularly suited, since their presence at homes and businesses still tends to embarrass debtors into paying up quickly (especially since many transgenders outfit themselves, and behave, flamboyantly).

Government in Action!

-- Imprisoned rapist Troy Fears, 55, had another four years tacked onto his sentence in April by a federal judge in Phoenix after he was convicted of swindling the IRS out of $119,000 by filing 117 fake tax returns from 2005 to 2009.

According to prosecutors, IRS routinely dispatched direct-deposit refunds while indifferent to matching the payment recipient with the person whose Social Security number was on the return. (In fact, Fears was caught not by the IRS but by a prison guard who happened upon his paperwork.)

-- Apparently, the federal government failed to foresee that fighting two wars simultaneously, with historically high wound-survival rates, might produce surges of disability claims. Just in the last

through a re-creation of Wim T. Schipyear, according to an April USA Today pers’ floor-level Peanut Butter Platform report, claims are up over 50 percent, (a 40-square-foot installation of creamy and those taking longer than two months spread). (The museum manager had to resolve have more than doubled. declined to fence in the exhibit, which he (Tragically, Marine Clay Hunt, who was said would spoil its beauty.) a national spokesman for disability rights and who suffered from post-traumatic Police Report stress, killed himself on March 31, ultimately frustrated that the Department of (1) Homeless Charles Mader, a conVeterans Affairs had lost his paperwork. victed sex offender in Albuquerque, was “I can track my pizza from Pizza Hut arrested in May for failure to report on my BlackBerry,” he once said, “but his change of address, as required the VA can’t find my claim for four by law. Mader had moved months.”) out of his registered address, -- Close Enough for Government which was a Dumpster, into a Work: (1) A contract security guard Did you have a community shelter. (2) Robert good rapture? Norton Kennedy, 51, was arat Detroit’s McNamara Building (which houses the FBI and other rested in Horry County, S.C., vital federal offices) was found in May and charged with in March to have casually laid assault and battery, despite aside, for three weeks, a suspithe humble tattoo on his forecious package that turned out to be a head referencing a Bible verse real bomb. (It was, eventually, safely and reading, “Please forgive me detonated.) (2) The Census Bureau if I say or do anything stupid.” got it right this time around for Lost Cavalcade of Rednecks Springs, Wyo. In 2000, it had missed 80 percent of the population (count(1) Sharon Newling, 58, was ing 1 instead of 5). The new total (4) is arrested in Salisbury, N.C., in correct, since two people subsequently April and charged with shooting at her died, and one moved in. stepson with a .22-caliber rifle. She deGreat Art! nied shooting “at” him, but said she was Occasionally (as News of the Weird just shooting toward him “to make him has reported), patrons of art galleries stop working on his truck.” (2) In April mistake ordinary objects as the actual art in Greensboro, N.C., Stephanie Preston (for example, solemnly “contemplating” a and Bobby Duncan were married in front broom inadvertently left behind by a janiof family and friends at the local Jiffy tor), and sometimes the opposite mistake Lube. (3) A 25-year-old man in Okaloosa occurs. At the Boijmans van Beuningen County, Fla., was arrested and charged museum in Rotterdam in May, a wanderwith misdemeanor trespassing after he ing patron absent-mindedly traipsed entered the Club 51 Gentlemen’s Club,

from which he had been banned after a February incident. The man told police that he knew he had been banned from a strip club but couldn’t remember which one.

Chutzpah!

-- A college senior in Colorado complained long-distance in March to the Better Business Bureau in Minnesota’s Twin Cities because EssayWritingCompany.com, headquartered in Farmington, Minn., failed to deliver the class paper she ordered (at $23 per page). (The meaning of “academic dishonesty” is evolving, but it is still a sometimes-expellable offense to submit someone else’s work as one’s own.)

-- Filipino Henson Chua, working in the U.S., was indicted in March for illegally bringing back into the country an American-made military spy plane and openly offering it for sale for $13,000 on eBay. Sophisticated equipment such as the RQ-11B “Raven” Unmanned Aerial Vehicle requires high-level government approval to prevent acquisition by U.S. enemies.

Democracy in Action

(1) Lisa Osborn was one of only two candidates who qualified to run for the two vacant seats on the Bentley (Mich.)

Board of Education in May, yet she did not win. One vote would have put her on the board, but she got none (having been too busy even to vote for herself that day because of her son’s baseball game). (2) Monika Strub began campaigning for a state parliament seat in Germany in March as a member of the Left Party. Un-

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Perps Making It Easy on the Cops in Joliet, Ill.: (1) Domonique Loggins, 21, was running from two Joliet officers in April (suspected of assaulting his girlfriend) when his escape took him through Bicentennial Park downtown. Obviously unknown to him, dozens of police officers from surrounding jurisdictions were in the park that day on a training session (with 60 squad cars in a parking lot). Loggins was arrested. (2) Police imposters usually drive cars outfitted to resemble cruisers (flashing lights, scanners) and carry impressive, if fake, ID. However, Hector Garcia-Martinez, 35, fooled no one in April as the two Joliet women whose car he stopped immediately called 911.

“Officer” Garcia-Martinez had none of the trappings -- except, as he lamely pointed out, a sticker on his front license plate reading “Woodridge Police Junior Officer” (typically given to children at police events).

People With Issues

Anorexia nervosa is widely recognized as a debilitating eating disorder that can be fatal in as many as 10 percent of cases. However, men with masturbation fantasies about super-skinny women have fueled an almost-five-fold increase in “ana-porn” websites, to more than 1,500 since 2006, according to an April report by London’s The Guardian. One site’s recruiting page limited models to those with a body-mass index of 15 or under, and warned that “(b)ones and ribs must be very visible.” However, these recruiters are sometimes anorexics’ only flatterers, terming them “superstar(s) of starvation,” “much prettier than all those meat mountains.” (Unlike child or animal pornography, ana-porn is not illegal.)

A News of the Weird Classic (April 1991) A St. Louis Post-Dispatch investigation of voter rolls since 1981 in East St. Louis, Ill., identified 27 specific dead

people who voted in various elections, complete through the 1990 primary. Inspiringly, two men who had never cast a single vote while alive decided to begin participating in the democratic process once they had died, and Mr. Willie

E. Fox Sr., who has voted six times since his death in 1987, mysteriously switched registration this year (1991) from Republican to Democrat. cs By chuck shepherd

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til 2002, Strub, then “Horst Strub,” was with the neo-Nazi National Democratic Party, but then decided he was really a female, underwent surgery and became Monika, a socialist. Not surprisingly, she has been harassed by some of her former colleagues.

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ELIZABETH ARYNN /THE RIVER MONKS

At 10 p.m. Thursday, May 26 Wormhole Bar, 2307 Bull St. Arin Eaton of Des Moines, Iowa, uses the stage name Elizabeth Arynn; she writes whimsical folk/ pop songs, which she sings in that dry, ironic sort of Ingrid Michaelson/Regina Spektor voice that everyone seems to love. She was, by the way, born in Lexington, S.C. Arynn and her band (including co–vocalist Scott Yoshimura) are touring as part of “Pals Forever,” an all– Iowan package that includes the band River Monks.

That’d be Ryan Stier, Joel Gettys, Drew Rausch and Nick Frampton; their band is right out of the Fleet Foxy, Iron & Winey school (acoustic guitars, lush harmony vocals, inspirational melodies) and the added bonus of twin ukuleles. The River Monks have a brand–new album out, Jovials.

To check our their music, go to soniccloud.com and type in therivermonks, elizabetharynn

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Seventeen South Nite Club Open Mic Night (Live Music) Warehouse Cameron Jones (Live Music) Wild Wing Cafe Jeff Beasley (Live Music) 6 p.m.

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At 10 p.m. Thursday, May 27 Second Line, 306 Upper Factors Walk Also: At 10 p.m. Saturday, May 28 Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub, 311 W. Congress St. Also: At 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 Live Wire Music Hall, 307 W. River St. Guitarist Johan Harvey grew up in Malaysia – he’s half Chinese, half Australian and all musician. He and his wife lived in Philadelphia for a while, where Harvey – a self–taught player – fell hard for jazz and funk.

“Jazz being the only true American art form that’s music centered on improvisation, whereas funk is dancing and having sex standing up, basically,” he says. “And where the two meet beautifully, that’s where I get my mail.”

The Harveys tried Florida for a while, and finding it “too Florida,” they relocated again to Savannah, which they both loved.

Harvey spent a year and change in the Savannah R&B/jazz band A Nickel Bag of Funk before striking out on his own. “That really is like being at university,” he says, “trying to keep up with Leslie and the circle of musicians that she’s involved with. She’s a fantastic performer.”

He called his offshoot group the Royal Noise Trio. “For the music that I love to play – very New Orleans–infused, funky jazz, the swanky side of jazz – I picked from that crop of musicians and just put it together,” Harvey explains.

The word trio is gone from the name now. Along with Harvey on guitar, Royal Noise includes drummer Vuc Pavlovic, bassist Darius Shepherd and saxophonist Mike Labombard (who’s also in Domino Effect).

They sometimes augment with piano and/or organ. “It’s predominantly instrumental,” says Harvey. “We do sing from time to time. But not well.”

But seriously, folks: “Trying to market a band without vocals in this town has been a real challenge. We’re pretty high energy and interactive with the crowd, we’re a lot of fun. Definitely pushing that envelope.” CS

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Peter Shannon ends the Savannah Philharmonic’s season with a trio of favorites

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Consider the health of classical music in our city since Peter Shannon came aboard to mold and direct the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus a little less than four years ago.

Nearly every concert in the 2010–2011 season sold out. Sure, the Beethovens and the Bachs will always put butts in the seats, but it’s more than encouraging that Shannon’s “left– field” programming choices — Elgar’s spooky The Dream of Gerontius and the complete Mozart opera Cosi fan tutte — were also tremendous successes.

The orchestra closes out the season Friday in the Lucas Theatre; the program includes Brahms’ Violin Concerto, Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony and the Hebrides Overture by Mendelssohn.

Violinist Heather Cottrell will solo on the Brahms piece. A native Australian, she first played with conductor Shannon 11 years ago in Germany.

The Brahms, says Shannon, is “a big, romantic concerto, one of the best known in the repertoire. It’s grossly difficult, but it’s absolutely beautiful music. The first movement is very dramatic — and it’s almost half the length of the whole concerto. It’s 20 minutes long. Some Mozart symphonies are 20 minutes long, the whole lot.

“The second movement is very slow and lyrical. And then the third movement is kind of in a gypsy style, Hungarian kind of stuff – it’s really, really good fun.”

Add to this the pastoral Mendelssohn, and the dark, dramatic

Tchaikovsky and you have another well–rounded Savannah Philharmonic program. All three pieces are well–known and oft–recorded classical cornerstones.

Shannon isn’t ready to “take chances” with everything he does. “We’re selling out all our concerts, so you could argue that we could do anything, since we’re going to sell out a house,” he says. “But I don’t think that’s true yet.

“In some ways, it’s playing to the crowd, but we still want to grow this orchestra. And the only way to really do that is by playing to the populace.”

What he’s talking about is a longterm game plan.

“I do want people to trust me,” Shannon explains, “but at the same time we are interested in having as many people in the family before we go forward with asking for that trust, if you know what I mean.

“So if I’m playing to the balcony, I’ll take that criticism, but at the same time I’ll make no apology for it. Having said all that, it’s not like Savannah’s going to have a glut of Tchaikovsky symphonies or Brahms violin concertos.” CS Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra Season Finale Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. When: At 8 p.m. Friday, May 27 Tickets: $15–$100 Box Office: (912) 525–5050 One–half of the proceeds from the $100 tickets will be donated to the Old Savannah Mission

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We all have a wide–eyed friend like Kristin Sweetland — artsy, articulate, eccentric, engaging, outgoing, a little odd but always full of enthusiasm and passion for whatever creative project is next on the burner.

Ostensibly, the Ontario–bred Sweetland is a folksinger. She’s been part of the Canadian acoustic music circuit for more than a decade, and regularly tours American coffeehouses – although this weekend’s gig at the Sentient Bean will only be her second–ever Savannah appearance.

Sweetland’s got a nice singing voice, and she not only writes songs, she interprets standards, classics and cult favorites.

The thing is, she’s an amazing guitar player who combines finger–picking with astonishingly original phrasing, rhythm and soulful open–tuning progressions. Half of her sets consist of accomplished instrumentals. This makes her stand out from the multitude of talented Canadian ladies singing and songwriting their way across the continent.

That, and her portrait photography.

“I went to school for visual art and writing,” Sweetland says. “Took a little bit of music classes, but mostly I was self–taught, musically.

“I remember at some point where I had to make a decision whether I was going to go for photography as a career, or music. And I decided that musicians probably have more fun.”

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touring somewhere else, and is the only model she can count on to show up, every time. “It turned into the way I decompress and the way I entertain myself on the road while I was alone so much,” she says.

She was 13 when the music bug but her ... in a typically unusual manner.

“That movie Satisfaction had just come out, with Justine Bateman,” Sweetland explains. “Remember that, a million years ago? It was like, this chick rock band got this summer house gig ... and I thought ‘I want to play electric guitar.’

“My dad was a guitar player, and had always been interested in having me

play. But until I saw that it was actually really cool, I wasn’t totally into it.

“I said ‘Dad, I want to play guitar!’

And the next day we went and bought this cherry red Peavey Stratocaster, and I started taking guitar lessons. I was 13, and I basically learned how to play by teaching myself songs that I liked.”

Her favorite singers were the Canadian pop star Luba (three–time Female Vocalist of the Year at the Juno Awards) and Alannah “Black Velvet” Myles.

She was drawn not so much to catchy pop music but to the more emotionally–focused stuff, with simple harmony vocals and a couple of acoustic guitars

Crown and Own Sweet Time). She also plays and records with bassist/violinist Lyndell Montgomery as Captain Dirt & the Skirt, makes short films and writes one of the most interesting and funny musician blogs on the Internet.

Sweetland is a self–described nomad; her art is her life is her art. “Being on the road is the part that I love the most,” she confesses. “Getting out and playing the shows, meeting people and doing what I love – I’ll never get sick of that. I just feel so blessed to be doing this, and have this be my work. And my life.

“The part that gets old for me is the computer work. The constant trying to plan for the future, the anxiety of ‘Is this going to work? Is this tour going to pan out?’ Normal people just get a job. And they know that they have a job.

“When you’re a musician, you’re trying to get a job every day of your life.” CS

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“It was the quintessential adventure for us to get there. Things kept happening, things kept going wrong. And then it started pouting rain – and then there was a hurricane! We somehow snuck our way up to the front row, and it rained so hard that the water was up to the middle of my calves. Then lightning struck the festival grounds. Someone got electrocuted, and then they had to shut the whole thing down. That was right in the middle of the Four Voices in Harmony set that we had tried so hard to get to.

“And I just had this moment that was like, ‘This is the best thing ever, and it’s what I want to do for the rest of my life.’”

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The fans, of course, benefit by seeing and hearing their hero with his guard down, in a small place, with all the trappings and restrictions of the Big Time nowhere to be found.

This weekend, Brett Hinds – the guitarist and vocalist for the progressive metal band Mastodon – plays the Jinx with his side project (well, one of them) West End Motel.

This band, which also features singer and songwriter Tom Cheshire of the hard– rocking All Night Drug Prowling Wolves, is a loose seven–member conglomerate mixing dark, swampy and exceedingly lyrical rock ‘n’ roll with quirky country–tinged balladry. Sometimes it feels as if the musicians are just having a great time making things up on the spot.

In other words, it couldn’t be more different from Mastodon – or from the Prowling Wolves, for that matter.

We spoke this week with Tom Cheshire, who is clearly enjoying gigging around with his old pal.

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How far back do you go with Brent?

Tom Cheshire: I met him in the early ‘90s, when I moved from New York City to Atlanta. I saw his band, Fiend Without a Face, play. We started playing together, and it was very casual, hanging out, drinking beers and that kind of thing. Very late nights, you know?

He was in some other bands, and I was in some other bands, and I just started writing some songs under that name. Basically, it was more of an outlet. And they were very, very simple songs – the evolution is pretty amazing, because now it’s a full band, and everyone has a lot of input that we really respect.

But they really did start off as almost infantile – kiddie tunes, I guess, but with adult lyrics. And they still are that way, but now it’s with seven or eight people.

As I heard it, you expressed admiration for Tom Waits, and Brent was into Zappa.

Cheshire, left, and Hinds: “Friends, drinking buddies and music buddies.”

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Tom Cheshire: I myself, except for having respect for him, didn’t know much about Frank Zappa, except a girl I was dating, who is now my wife, she kind of turned me on to him. And I’ll tell ya, Brent definitely listens to a little bit too much of it!

But I guess my point is, I didn’t know much about him, so I was basically going to school on those many late nights. ‘Cause he was playing me a bunch of that stuff.

To top it off, he didn’t know anything about Tom Waits. He just said “That guy’s crazy.” He knew him from being a drunk or whatever, but that’s about it.

Before I was into Waits, I remember being blown away when he said “Babies are writing songs before they’re even speaking. They’re just humming melodies – and actually, they write better tunes than people who have been playing music for years.”

There was that beauty in it.

Once we kind of knew what we wanted to do, we got these other players involved in it, kind of believing in it – it was really coming to fruition that “Yeah, we’re a gang, we’re pirates, we’re this and we’re that.” It’s a crazy menagerie with a bunch of penguins.

OK – for those familiar with what you do, and for those who know what he does, how do we explain this band?

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Has it been difficult to organize because Brent tours so much with Mastodon?

Tom Cheshire: They do and they don’t.

We’ve been pretty lucky – the Mastodon boys pretty much took off this summer.

So our record comes out on June 7 – it’s a double record with Fiend Without a Face and West End Motel. But we’re already in the studio recording our next record.

This summer, Mastodon’s going to be doing a couple of big festivals in Europe, and God bless ‘em, to put food

on their table.

And the goal is for us to do an East Coast tour in the fall, and a West Coast tour, and then – in a perfect world – after the first of the year we gotta get to Europe because we’ve got a lot of interest from folks over there. I get e–mails from ladies from Prague and Russia wanting to hang out – and I feel like I need to do that for ‘em.

I have a great rapport and a romantic relationship with Savannah, Georgia.

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Tom Cheshire: I’m miniscule as a national act, compared to him. But we’re mates, and that’s what mates do – we’re friends, we’re drinking buddies and we’re music buddies.

I still play under the name All Night Drug Prowling Wolves, but unfortunately a couple of those guys have too many puppies at home to hit the road, you know?

Ben Thrower, who plays with me in Prowling Wolves, plays acoustic guitar in West End Motel. And I don’t know, we have this goal to just hit the road and do all we can to get these songs out there somehow.

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A dozen local artists turn a house into artwork

by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

It’s a familiar narrative in Savannah: Find a house that needs a little work, fix it up and settle down.

But an art event next week in an Ardsley Park bungalow will add a twist to that cookie cutter tale of adulthood.

“We renovated this house, spent nine months doing it, and spent tons of time, energy and money that we didn’t have, and agonized over every little thing,” explains Clara Fishel. “It felt good to let go of it.”

Since January, Fishel, her husband Tom and their two kids have welcomed a dozen local artists into their home, transforming the space into an ongoing interactive art project that will be unveiled to the public during a reception next Thursday, June 2 at 7 p.m.

The idea was to invite a diverse group of artists to use the home as a blank canvas where the only rules were, 1) stay out of the bedrooms, and 2) don’t paint on the floors. Each artist was given two weeks to work and was encouraged to interact with the work of the artists who came before them.

Above: Ikeda Low stretches a piece from the ceiling to a window, and below: Examples of her woven sculptures.

Right: Artists at work, James “Dr. Z” Zdaniewski adds layers of paint (left), and Mary Hartman takes a step back to assess work on a living room wall.

(All photos by Geoff L. Johnson)

“One of the most important components of this project is the aspect of being able to let go,” says Fishel. “To not have any idea about what will happen, how things will look, what people will do, how they will interact – and to just be okay with all of it instead of trying to control things.”

The project’s title, “In Residence,” explains not only the work at its most literal — the art is in a house — but also flips the well–worn title of “artist in residence” and makes it something new.

While the artists didn’t stay with the family, they were in the house on a regular basis — particularly at night and on weekends, working for hours at a time – painting, sculpting, installing custom wallpaper, etc.

Working with the family there offered a drastically different environment than the typical studio. Rather than receive a critique after the work was finished and hanging in a gallery, the feedback was immediate.

“You get the initial reaction from her kids, seeing them not understand it because you’re still in process and questioning what you’re doing,” explains James “Dr.Z” Zdaniewski, one of the participating artists. “They’re just going about their daily business, and you just happen to be there painting on their wall or ceiling.”

While seeing art in someone’s home is nothing extraordinary, seeing the home as art is a little different. There are no frames or boundaries, only acts of creation spilling over into one another.

“It’s no longer a house with art on the walls,” says artist Ikeda Lowe. “It’s become its own artwork.”

The idea was to have artists collaborate in new ways — not just to have them work together, but to have them work in waves, each adding a different layer to the totality of the house — inside and out.

The dining room ceiling has sharks swimming on the ceiling, an adjacent wall is covered by swirls of blue, reminiscent of waves, and then topped with bits of collage. In the next room, a geometric pattern leaves an abstract tire print running across a wall before colliding with shards of custom wall paper.

“That’s what made the project really different — the idea of collaboration,” says Lowe. “But it doesn’t depend on compromising anything because you’re just going to do it and then be inspired by what’s there.”

The project created a series of direct and indirect collaborations, almost like a three dimensional ‘exquisite corpse’ drawing. Artists were rarely there at the same time to communicate intentions directly with one another, but each left

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Stewart Traver selects images for a collage. He was the first artist in the house.

something behind for the next person to build off of. Once they were done, whatever they’d created was subject to the whims of whoever followed them.

“You really can do anything,” Lowe says. “I ended up taking down some of the stuff of the person who went before me, redoing it and then putting it back up.”

In removing the art from its usual context, its value transcends aesthetics or collectability and makes it something priceless and personal.

“The value here, because it’s nothing I can scrape off the walls and sell, is that it’s all experiential,” says Fishel. “The value becomes an experience for us who live in it, and for the artists who are participating.”

Rather than select a piece of art from a gallery wall, each piece has a story for the family and contains the memory of its creation. Watching the progress has been serial – a portion might sit partially finished, offering up only suggestions of its potential, and then one day they’d

come home to find it completed.

It wasn’t always easy — juggling work, life and family along with the schedules and whims of the artists.

“It was kind of sacrifice of our personal space, but what it’s paid back has been greater than that,” explains Tom Stephenson.

Two months ago, there was an initial reception at the house, showing off the work of a half dozen artists that had done work so far, and an eclectic group mingled in various rooms, pointing out elements that caught their eye. Next week’s reception will be the debut of the finished work.

“It’s uniquely Savannah, just the house itself, this older bungalow, and what it’s become,” says Lowe. “It was a great idea, and I think the end product is kind of amazing.” cs In Residence “Open House” When: Thursday, June 2, 7 p.m.

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Grillin’ & chillin’: The basics With Memorial Day right around the corner, many of you will be firing up the grill for the first time this season – or at least entertaining a crowd to celebrate the long weekend. To insure the best results from your cookout, I’ll don my “Kiss the Cook” apron this week and offer some grilling tips to make your life easier, happier and tastier.

The Fire I’m a purist – charcoal is the way to go.

I use a chimney starter. A handful of pine needles, as opposed to newspaper, under a tower of charcoal briquette and I’ve got cooking ready coals in about 20 minutes without the risk of charcoal lighter fluid taste.

When flames begin to appear out the top of the chimney, dump the coals into a pile that fills only half to one–third of your grill.

Open the bottom vents, the top vents and put on the lid for about five minutes — we want the grill surface to get searing hot.

The Meat Burgers: a little fat means flavor, and I like to add about 25 percent of the total weight in ground lamb for a hint of gaminess. Pat out burgers with minimal handling – larger than the buns you’re using to accommodate shrinkage. A quick thumbprint in the center of each burger’s top side will help reduce puffiness. Salt, pepper, then let sit for a few minutes at room temperature.

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Two minutes per side over direct heat, then smoke

Steaks: I like a peppery dry rub, or at least lots of ground black pepper. Then let steaks sit to reach room temperature. That makes your cousin’s rare New York Strip nice and warm in its red center.

The Sear Burgers or steaks go right onto the coal side of the grill for just a couple of minutes, then flip for another two minutes. Then move ’em off the heat, onto the “cool” side and put the lid back on the grill. No poking, prodding, mashing or torching.

For an average New York Strip or Ribeye, allow about 15–20 minutes to reach medium to medium– well, less for medium rare. Burgers get about the same amount of time. Remove your meat du jour and wrap in aluminum foil for another 15 minutes.

My late ex–father–in–law used to judge a grilling job by how many beers it takes – burgers and steaks, two beers; par–cooked ribs, four beers; chicken, 3–4 beers depending on the cut of chicken.

He was also a D–Day vet who escaped three times from German POW camps before being reported as KIA to his family. He returned from WWII very much alive and lived a very full, rich life filled with lots of grilled foods, cold beer and great friends. cs

Among all the grape varieties I sample, I return over and over to one varietal – Pinot Noir.

I appreciate this little dark purple terroir sponge. When handled properly, it’s a tasty measure of its surroundings – soil, sun and water. It’s like taking a trip with your taste buds.

I dipped into the wine vault and uncorked one of my personal favorites last weekend: 2007 Saracina Pinot Noir.

Saracina is the project of John Fetzer. He and his family built the massive Fetzer brand then sold the label to liquor powerhouse Brown Forman. They took their earnings and started new, smaller projects – and Saracina is the new love of Fetzer and his wife, Patty Rock.

Brown Forman just resold the former Fetzer property to Chilean wine producer Vi a Concha y Toro S.A. for $238 million.

Saracina, near Hopland, Calif., is a 600–acre ranch with 300 acres of biodynamic or certified organic vineyards and a smattering of hops. The region’s regaining agricultural interests in hops with the growth of the American craft beer industry.

I visited the property for three days last year – and found the wines, the hospitality and the beauty of Mendocino County beyond compare. This is Pinot at its best: Nuanced, silky and ruby colored in the glass. Aromas include spice, dark cherries and oak. On the palate, expect raspberry and floral notes – work with it in the glass and experience even more fruit expressions, like blueberry and dark cherry.

Wine maker Alex MacGregor coaxed a benchmark Pinot Noir from these rolling hills. The 2007 vintage is sold out at the vineyard and may be hard to come by. The 2009 release carries very similar characteristics. About $38.

Bargain Pinot Noir The hunt for a bargain Pinot turned up several contenders but none in the $10–$15 range more enjoyable than Blackstone Winery 2009 Pinot Noir. Smokey, spicy and rich with flavors of plum, raspberry and vanilla.

The blend of 14 percent Syrah adds to the smokiness. It has beautiful color in the glass and drinks wonderfully with grilled salmon. cs

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The entertainment includes the Orlando–based SinoElite acrobats and Matsuriza Taiko drummers, and Shufang Chen, a prominent Taiwanese Gu–Zheng musician. Of course, martial arts demonstrations are part of the plan, too.

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Jazz in Jax Feel like taking a drive this Memorial Day Weekend? The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is going on just a few hours south on I–95, and there’s a pretty impressive lineup of performers this year.

To wit: Herbie Hancock, Natalie Cole, David Sanborn, George Duke and Marcus Miller (all three playing together), Mavis Staples, Dianne Schuur, Eddie Palmierei, John Pizarrelli, Boney James, McCoy Tyner, and a multi–generational band called Bitches Brew Revisited, which lovingly plays and re–interprets the music of Miles Davis’ most legendary fusion album.

The festival takes place May 26–29 at locations all over downtown – inside and outside – and everything is free. Check out jaxjazzfest.com. The festival has a Facebook page, too.

And now, this • Academy Award–winning actress Whoopi Goldberg will address SCAD’s 2011 graduating class at the Savannah Civic Center, at 9 a.m. June 4. She’ll speak to the Atlanta SCAD grads later the same day.

• Wormsloew, Jeff Beasley, Southern Tide and Junkyard Angel are among the local performers scheduled to play a June 5 benefit (1–5 p.m.) in Morrell Park. Sponsored by the Bama Club, it’s to raise funds to help tornado victims in the

hardest–hit areas of Alabama. There’ll be a live auction, and food, and a kids’ area, and tickets are $30 for families, or and $15 per person (half price with military ID).

Children under 12 will be admitted free.

All proceeds are 100 percent tax deductible. Call (912) 441–1168 to learn more.

• Interesting stuff coming to the Ships of the Sea Museum: The Goliards, Savannah’s early-music ensemble, will perform June 4 on sinfonye (medieval hurdygurdy), psaltery (medieval zither), harp, straight-bore recorder, harpsichord, vielle and rebec (medieval fiddles) and a variety of percussion instruments. Claire Frazier and Frank Bright will give a concert July 23, for the opening of “West Broad Street School: A Thirst for Learning.”

And my personal favorite, featuring three of the city’s coolest musicians: “Rockin’ Cigar Box Guitars,” Eric Culberson, Georgia Kyle Shiver and Roy Swindell (with Richard Leo Johnson and Scott Ainslie on video) playing museummodel cigar box guitars.

• For your theatrical edification, the “jukebox musical” Smokey Joe’s Cafe will in production June 21–Aug. 6 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in Hilton Head. It’s written around the vast catalog of classic 1950s rock tunes by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller (“Hound Dog,” “Yakety Yak,” “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Poison Ivy” et cetera).

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Ebb and Flow — An exhibition of photos and other historical memorabilia related to the project documenting East Savannah and the newly published book “Ebb and Flow”. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. , http://www. savannahneighborhoods.org/

Christine Sajecki — A collection of encaustic paintings and a few drawings that create narrative from personifications of the city and other local inspiration. Local 11ten, 1110 Bull St.

Horizons — Panoramic photography by Debra Zumstein. Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave., indigoskycommunitygallery.blogspot.com/

Domain: Drawings, etchings, lithographs — A collection of work by artist Curtis Bartone.

Runs until June 23. Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St. , telfair.org/ Dragonfly Gallery — The new art gallery opened its doors on Tybee earlier this month. Current featured artist is R.L. Perkins.

Also features eclectic selection of paintings, blown glass, wood working and more from other local and regional artists. Dragonfly Studio , 1204 US 80, Tybee Island

Jacqueline Susann and the Style of the ’60s — Pieces from Susann’s personal archives, period garments and current fashions and designs inspired by the author, the book and the movie (“Valley of the Dolls”) that defined the culture of the 1960s. Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St. Just Let Go — A photo exhibit by Carly Jurach exploring fleeting moments of dance. Reception: May 27, 6-10pm Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 D Louisville Rd. Point and Counterpoint — Exhibit featuring Jeanine Cook, one of a few artists in the world drawing in silverpoint, and Daniel E. Smith,

a painter and printer. Nature is a common subject for each.

Hospice Savannah Gallery , 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Psychedelic: Optical and Visionary Art — An exhibition tracing the development of psychedelic art over the past 40+ years. Runs through May 29. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Richard Law & Roosevelt Watson — The JEA’s monthly exhibit features work from Law, whose work explores black culture and the Lowcountry, and Watson, whose colorful work dabbles with abstraction and surrealism. JEA Art Gallery, 5111 Abercorn St. RSVP — A chain of responsebased, collaborative artwork by more than 20 local artists, including Richard Leo Johnson, Ellen Susan and more. ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor Scissors and Pens — Group show featuring work by students in Illustration professor Simoni Trapsioni’s class, which explored the confluence between collage and illustration. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

The Bird that Sings — Paul James Hampson is a Brit making his US debut with a collection of watercolors. Artist reception: June 5, 3-5pm. St. Paul’s Art Gallery, 1802 Abercorn St. at 34th St. Tradition/Innovation — Survey of tradition and originality is at the heart of this exhibit featuring a variety of crafts by Southern artists. Runs through September 6.

Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St. Tybee Vol. 1 — 30 pieces by 13 different Tybee artists. Space Gallery Tybee, 1207 Hwy 80 E Walking with Softer Steps — Ceramic artist Eric Serritella displays selected work, including hand-carved trompe l’oeil vessels transformed into birch and weathered logs. Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St. You’re Probably Telling the Truth — Artist Mac Taylor explores the possibilities of text to create portraits of daily life. Reception: May 26, 6:30pm The Butcher Gallery, 19 E. Bay St.

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Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides If the first two sequels to 2003’s highly entertaining Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl were fairly agreeable examples of popcorn fare – tasty, a bit salty, not at all nutritious, and forgotten before long – then Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides represents the grimace–inducing alternative: the unpopped kernel that just sits there, bereft of almost all value.

Directed by Rob Marshall in a spectacular free–fall that saw him go from the Oscar–winning Chicago to the indifferently received Memoirs of a Geisha to the thudding Nine to this round of sloppy seconds – Gore Verbinski, helmer of Pirates 1–3, wisely elected to continue his Johnny Depp partnership over at Rango – POTC: On Stranger Tides is too long (even though it’s the shortest of the four!), too cluttered and too forgetful of the reason why we’re here in the first place. That would be to watch Depp cut loose in the role that turned

his career supernova: Jack Sparrow, the fey pirate whose greatest skill remains looking out for himself.

Depp still seems interested in the part, but scripters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio let him down by frequently ignoring his character’s ability to surprise us with his go–for–broke insanity in order to mire him in an ofttimes dull quest to locate the Fountain of Youth.

The teaming of Depp and Penelope Cruz (as a sexy swashbuckler) doesn’t quite produce the fireworks one expects (though it certainly beats

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 continues on p. 32

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The Tourist’s Depp–Jolie mismatch), while Ian McShane seems unable to muster much menace as the murderous Blackbeard. That leaves it up to Geoffrey Rush, once again playing the unsavory Barbossa, to elicit any of that old–time Pirates magic – his saucy scenes with Depp are arguably the movie’s best.

In reviewing 2007’s POTC: At World’s End – the best of the sequels – I wrote that “it’s a fine summertime distraction, but woe to the viewer who elects to revisit it somewhere down the line.”

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Nicest of all, though, is the decision 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.

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

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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 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

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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 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.

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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.

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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Activism & Politics Chatham County Democratic Party

For info, contact Tony Center, Chair, at 912233-9696 or tonycenter@comcast.net For daily updates, join our Facebook page (Chatham Democrats Georgia) and visit our web site: http://chathamdems-ga.com/ccdc/ Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 313 W. York St. , Savannah http://www.chathamdems.net/

Savannah Area Young Republicans

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

Savannah Tea Party

meets the first Monday (excluding Holidays) of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at the SRP offices located at 11 East 73rd Street. All persons interested in America’s Future are invited.

Contact Marolyn Overton at 912-598-7358 for additional info.

Benefits

Hope House of Savannah

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

Household Supplies Drive

Park Place Outreach, youth emergency shelter is accepting canned food and household supplies. Household items needed include, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, fabric softener, paper towels and toilet paper. Please visit www. parkplaceyes.org for directions.

Rape Crisis Center Incest Survivor’s Group

As part of its ongoing work with incest survivors, the Rape Crisis Center has built a cinderblock wall where incest survivors can throw plates as an anger management technique.

In order to continue, donations of china are needed. Call 233-3000 to make a donation.

Savannah Mile

The 5th Annual Savannah Mile will be run in downtown Savannah on Memorial Day weekend. The race starts at the south end of Forsyth. Different heats for various age groups/ experience levels. A benefit for the Two Hun-

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Morgan Dewey is raising money to travel to Afghanistan and volunteer with the non-profit organization Skateistan. There will be a yard sale and art sale on Saturday, May 28 from 10am-4pm with all proceeds going toward her trip over there. 1417 Jefferson St. For more info, or to donate: getittogetherbaby.tumblr. com

Hip Hop & Performing Arts Camp Instructors

Skateistan Volunteer Benefit

Survive the Five K

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion presents the Survive The Five K run on June 4 at 8 a.m. at the Isle of Hope Pool.

Registration: $25 by June 3, $30 after June 3.

Register at Active.com or Fleet Feet Sports.

For more info, e-mail whited@sjchs.org or call 912-819-5718. Proceeds will benefit cancer survivors and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

After-race party includes music and food.

SWAHT Fundraiser

Savannah Working against Human Trafficking (SWAHT) will hold a fundraiser fiesta on Sunday, June 26, from noon until 8 pm at Rancho Alegre Restaurant, 402 MLK Blvd. Advance purchase tickets for $20 include an entrĂƒÂŠe choice (baby sirloin, roast pork, or roast chicken), non-alcoholic beverage, and gratuity.

For tickets, email joanne.garciamelendez@

Call for Entries AWOL is seeking instructors to assist with its 4-week hip hop summer camp that will focus on the four elements. Applicants should have minimum HS diploma and some college, and 3-5 years experience as artist, and additional experience working with kids. Camp runs July 1 - July 30. Email resume and photo to djordan@awolinc.org, use “Summer Camp Instructor� in subject line.

Leadership Savannah

Applications for the 2011-2012 Leadership Savannah Class are available. This will be a one year class and will be limited to 42 people. Sessions are expected to begin in September 2011 and conclude in June of 2012. All applicants must go through selections, and full program fees will be $2,500, with a limited number of $1,000 scholarships available. Visit www.

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Providing young people with leadership opportunities and a chance to learn about government and engaged citizenship. Open to all rising 8th graders who currently reside in Chatham County. Deadline for applications is

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Thunderbolt Artisan Festival

A gathering of artisans, vendors and artists that will take place every 2nd Saturday of the month, starting in June. The location is across from Bahia Blue Marina on River Drive in Thunderbolt. Items for sale run the gamut from jewelry, antiques, furniture, handmade soaps, paintings and more. For more info on securing a vendor table, email: crystalnelson10@gmail. com

Classes, Camps & Workshops

Beading Classes

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Bible Camp

Join our dolphin research volunteers. The Dolphin Project is hosting a dolphin program and training workshop at Memorial Hospital on May 28th from 10am to noon. We are in need of Skippers with boats, Photographers with 300mm lenses on their cameras and Team Leaders and assistants to record the data. For info: Peach, 912-657-3927 or info@thedolphinproject.org

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659. Bead Dreamer Studio, Savannah http://www.beaddreamer.com/ Join Overcoming by Faith Ministries for Camp V.I.P “Backstage with the Bible” June 13-17 from 9AM-5PM. All kids Kindergarten-8th grade can attend. COST:$90/child. Call (912) 927-8601 for more information or visit www. overcomingbyfaith.org to register. $90/child, www.overcomingbyfaith.org

Boater Safety Classes

SCMPD hosts a series of certified safety classes. Does not include on the water instruction. Participants may qualify for insurance discounts. Must be at least 12 years old. April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19. For info or to register, call 912-921-5451. Free and open to the public.

Champions Training Center

$1 Gymnastics Class

Coach Wayne teaches gymnastics in the Savannah Mall every Saturday. Introductory class is $1. www.coachwayne.com, or call 912925-0800.

’Can Do’ Seminar

Thursday, May 26, 2011. The “Can Do” seminar will be held at the Coastal Georgia Center, located at 305 Fahm St. It’s designed for small businesses that want to do business with the federal govt. 8:30am-5pm. $175.00/person, continental breakfast and lunch are included.

For more info, contact Hank Wilfong, Jr.: hwilfongjr@aol.com or 912-692-1168.

Art Classes

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

Offers a variety of classes and training opportunities in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for youth and adults at all levels of expertise. 525 Windsor Rd. Call 912349-4582 or visit http://www.ctcsavannah.com/

Conversational Spanish

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

Craniosacral Class

Craniosacral class for LMTs and healthcare practitioners June 2-5, 2011 Hilton Head Island, SC - 32 NCBTMB CEUs www.islandsomathera-

German Classes

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DUI Prevention Group

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, DWI, offenders, and anyone seeking to gain knowledge about the dangers of driving impaired. A must see for teenage drivers seeking a drivers license for the first time or teenage drivers who already received a license.

The group meets once a month and the cost is $30.00. For more info: 912-443-0410.

Exercise at Forsyth Park

Stretch, tone and strengthen under the trees with Carol, former NYC Rockette, 10-11am, Mon-Fri. Meet at the Stage in Forsyth Park.

Please bring a mat. $5 donation appreciated.

Family Law Workshop

A 2-hour course for those representing themselves in a family legal action. 1st Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7:30 pm. The fee is $20 and provides forms and assistance in the filing of divorce, child custody modifications, legitimations or contempt legal actions. Preregistration is recommended. For info: www. mediationsavannah.com or call 912-465-6686.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

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

Ongoing classes for beginners and experienced adults. We read, learn and talk. Everybody who likes to learn German is welcome and will have a lot of fun. Individual training and translations are available too. For more info, please call: 912-604 3281

Guitar, Bass & Double Bass Lessons

New to the area teacher with 10+ years experience has available openings for all beginner/ intermediate students. Studio located 2 blocks from Daffin Park. Call 401-255-6921 to schedule a 1/2 price first lesson!

Guitar, mandolin and bass lessons

Guitar, mandolin or bass guitar lessons. emphasis on theory, reading music and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. 912-232-5987

Hands on History Camp

The theme of this year’s camp is How People Shape History. June 1-3, 9am-1pm. Free.

Limited to 20 participants. Call: 912-638-3639 to sign up. Open to 5th thru 7th graders. Fort Frederica, 6515 Fort Frederica Rd., St. Simon’s Island.

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm. Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3-4:30pm. For more info: 912-2324232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com

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Band Camp at SSU

Marching band camp for middle and high school students June 19-25. residential camper fee of $250 includes three meals a day, instruction, a camp T-shirt and campus lodging. Commuter campers will pay a fee of $110, which includes lunch, instruction and a camp T-shirt.

Registration ends June 1, 2011. For more info, contact Arthur Wright III at 912-358-3369 or wrighta@savannahstate.edu.

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Private and group drawing lessons by Artist and former SCAD Professor Karen Bradley.

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Instruction in mindfulness stress reduction meditation. Group practice with time for questions and comments. Wednesdays, 7:008:15pm. Yoga Co-op Savannah. 2424 Drayton St. $13/class (less with membership). www. yogacoopsavannah.com or 912-429-7264.

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Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes

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

Southwest Writers Group

Writers are invited to develop their craft while receiving thoughtful, positive and useful critique in a supportive environment. All skill levels, genres and styles are welcome. Southwest Chatham Library, 925-8305. Sunday, May 15 & 29 at 3 p.m.

Summer Art Camp

Mountain Color - A Plein Air workshop with Sandy Branam. Broad brush studies on small clay board as well as detail sketches in a journal, on location in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. $450.00 Room and Board included. Oct. 10th – 14th, 2011. For more info, call Judy Mooney @ 912 443-9313 or email at judymooney@bellsouth.net.

Registration for Summer Toddler Art

Is your child two years old or under and enjoys being creative? Enjoy this eight-weeklong adventure for your young artist! Runs July 15 thru September 2nd. Registration req’d. $100 for the 8-week session or $12.50 per class. Friday mornings at 10am. GA State Railroad Museum, 601 W. Harris St. Call, 912.651.6823 x3 for info.

Savannah Conservatory for the Performing Arts

The Salvation Army’s Conservatory for the Performing Arts is currently offering instruction in Piano, Guitar, Visual Arts, and Voice.

Classes are held on Tuesday night beginning at 5:30 pm. Our students receive instruction

This 14-week full-time program is designed to provide work training and employment opportunities in the food service industry, including food preparation, food safety and sanitation training, customer service training and job search and placement assistance. Call Ms. Musheerah Owens 912-234-0525 ext.1506 The Starfish Cafe, 711 East Broad Street , Savannah http://www.thestarfishcafe.org/ AASU’s Department of Art, Music & Theatre hosts Summer Arts Camp for children ages 7-14. A creative multidisciplinary arts camp held in the Fine Arts Hall weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the 1st week, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the 2nd week. Free admission to the Grand Finale Event on the evening of July 1st. Call 912.344.2556 for enrollment/ participation info.

Tybee Theatre Camp for Kids

Tybee Summer Theatre Camp for Kids - June 13-24. All campers will be invited to perform in the main stage production in July!

Go to www.tybeearts.org, or call 596-4992 or 228-0357

Clubs & Organizations Avegost LARP

Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. Generally meets on the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. Email: Kaza Ayersman, godzillaunknown@gmail.com or visit www.avegost.com

Buccaneer Region SCCA

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

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

Oatland Island Summer Camp

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

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New Horizons Adult Band Program

A week-long day camp available to rising kindergarteners through rising 6th graders. 8 weeks of camp are offered from June 21 – August 20. Campers will discover the fascinating world of science through hands-on activities, creative crafts, and wildlife investigations. $135/wk. 9am-3pm. 912-395-1500, or www. oatlandisland.org for info.

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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.

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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/

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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

Exploring The American Revolution in Savannah

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

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA

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 9:1511:30 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/

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.

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.

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Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

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

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

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Samaritan House Food Pantry

Reaching out to those in need in the Pooler/ Chatham area. For more info please call 912748-5847.

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

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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 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 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

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-winelovers.

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, 912920-8891. 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.

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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.

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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 more info, contact the Georgia Municipal Cemetery Association at 912-651-6843 or GAcemetery@earthlink.net, or visit www.GMCAweb.org.

Coastal Empire Education Conference

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at the American Legion Hall located at 1108 Bull Street. For more info visit the VNA website at: vna.club.officelive.com

June 17, 8am-4pm. Empowering Parents with information on education options. Speakers on homeschooling, educating special needs, area options from colleges/businesses, and so much more! Bull Street Baptist church, 17 E. Anderson St. $26.00 if registered by 5/15; $30.00 @ door. www.ceheconference.com

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

Dance

Victorian Neighborhood Association

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

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 Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner Street. Call 912232-3549 or email chesteraellis@comcast.net for more information.

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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,

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

African Dance & Drum

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

Argentine Tango

Lessons Sundays 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. ,

Basic Ballroom Class

June 4th. The lesson will be Tango for beginners and start at 1:00 PM. The location is St. Francis Cabrini Church at 11500 Middleground Road near the intersection of Dutchtown Rd. The lesson is in the parish hall located in the church office building. The cost is $5, singles are welcome.

Beginners Belly Dance Classes

Monthly Ballroom Dance

June 18, at the Frank G. Murray Community Center 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd. intermediate Tango lesson from 7:00 to 8:00 followed by dancing until 10:30 pm. For USA Dance members, the cost is $10 single, $15 couples; and for non-members $15 single, $20 couples. 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

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. 912-5960889 or www.cairoonthecoast.com

Salsa Lessons

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.

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

Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle

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 748-0731. Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Savannah

Irish Dance Classes

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

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes.

All ages and all levels are welcome. Call Mahogany B. at 272-8329.

Modern Dance Class

Classes for beginner and intermediate levels.

Fridays 10-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. For more info, call Elizabeth 912-354-5586.

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

Tuesdays at Tantra (8 E. Broughton St.), lessons from 7-9pm, open dancing 9pm-1am.

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 6:157:45pm. 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 “Idol Minds”

NBCC, Inc. presents a dance production featuring the One Spirit Dance Academy.

Saturday, June 4 at Johnson High School Auditorium, 6:00pm. $10/person. For more information: 912-6633793 or 912- 658-0240

Daily canon firings

During the spring and summer there will be daily cannon firing demonstrations at 11:00am and 2:00pm at Old Fort Jackson! Ongoing through August. Cost: Museum admission. 1 Old Fort Jackson Rd. 912-232-3945.

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

14, 11am. Registration is limited to the first 50 children. Lessons will last for 45 minutes. Call 912-652-6793 for more info.

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 912-236-2866. Sweet tea and scones will be served.

Film & Video

Music in the Parlour with Diana

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

St. Thomas Thrift Store Grand Opening May 28 from 10AM-2PM. St. Thomas Thrift Store Grand Opening and Dedication at new location 1126 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

The Chatham County Aquatic Center is the local host for an attempt to set the record for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. June

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Psychotronic Film Society

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

Reel Savannah

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

Fitness A New Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

VING TSUN (Wing Chun) is the 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.

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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 912-414-1091.

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Walk-ins welcome. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave.

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/

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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 912-3984776.

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.

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Squats N’ Tots

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

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ARIES

(March 21–April 19) “Weaseling out of things is important to learn,” said cartoon anti– hero Homer Simpson. “It’s what separates us from the animals –– except the weasel.” I normally don’t share that sentiment. My standard advice is to face up to challenging situations and take responsibility for the part you played in creating them. But I’m going to rebel against my custom this week and endorse Homer’s approach, Aries. You may be on the verge of getting sucked into a mess that you had virtually no role in creating. Either that, or you’ll be asked to carry out a mission that is irrelevant to your long–term goals.

In either case, you have cosmic permission to weasel out.

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) I’m going to bring up a sore subject only because I think you’re finally ready to make it much less of a sore subject. The truth as I see it, Taurus, is that a part of you got petrified way back when.

A formerly fluid and flexible part of your psyche got turned into stone, metaphorically speaking, losing much of its usefulness and creating distortions throughout the rest of you. Now, after all this time, you have circled back to a phase when you have the power to at least partially un–petrify this lost function. To get the process started, I suggest you turn your attention to it in such a way that you feel like laughing and crying at the same time.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) Poet Gerard Manley Hopkins coined the verb “to selve,” which is what a person does in the process of creating his or her distinctive presence in the world. Writing this column is an ongoing opportunity for me to selve, for example, because each time I conjure up a new horoscope I exercise the idiosyncratic combination of skills, attitudes, training, and knowledge that is special to me. According to my reading of the omens, Gemini, you are in a phase when you have a sacred duty to selve with extra intensity and alacrity. In fact, I suggest you be ruthless in seeking out experiences that give you a chance to tap into, cultivate, and express your most unique qualities.

CANCER

(June 21–July 22)

Here comes your ninth loss of innocence, Cancerian. Or is it your tenth? As you will soon prove once again, you manage to make every time feel like the first time. When the moment arrives and the sweet purity ebbs away, the twinge that shudders through you will have the same primal intensity you’ve experienced before. But here’s the redemption: Like most of the previous transitions, this one will lead to a surprising blessing you couldn’t have gotten any other way. When your innocence is reborn –– as it will be, sooner or later –– it will be wiser and wilder than ever before.

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) There’s a small chance that the following scenario will soon come to pass: You’ll be invited to become part of a situation that promises to give you special privileges or inside information, but after you join you’ll find out that your participation would require you to compromise your principles. But there’s a far greater chance –– over 80 percent –– that the following scenario will take place: You’ll be invited to join your fortunes to a group or circle or tribe or situation that won’t ask you to dilute your integrity or betray your values at all. In fact, it’s likely to activate a dormant part of your potential.

The moral of the story, Leo: Be very discerning.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Right now you have more power than you realize –– more power to understand confusing situations, more power to influence people you’ve assumed are resistant to change, and more power to overcome your apparent disadvantages. In fact the only factor that could prevent you from accomplishing way more than what you thought possible is a lack of confidence. Please note, Virgo: I’m not urging you to cultivate a foolishly arrogant faith in your ego.

Rather, I’m clueing you in to the fact that there are hidden forces at work you can call on to help you –– wisdom that has been dormant, love that has been neglected, and allies who have been mum.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the longest love letter in history was written by an Indian man named Harish

Kondakkuli. The gushing 143– page message took him over three months to complete. Oddly, it was addressed to an imaginary woman, since there was no one in his life he was actually in love with. I encourage you to consider the possibility of exceeding his achievement in the coming weeks, Libra. You’re at the peak of your ability to express wickedly delicious passions and profoundly tender intentions. There may even be a real person, not an imaginary one, who warrants your extravagant outflow.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Postsecret.com is a website where people can anonymously reveal their deep, dark feelings. I came across one entry that I think would be perfect for you to use as your own in the coming weeks. “I don’t want to cover up my scar,” it read.

“It’s a good conversation starter and it makes me look bad–ass.

But thank you anyway!” To further inspire what I hope will be your fearless effort to claim the power inherent in your wounds, I also offer this spur from musician and author Henry Rollins: “Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue.

Realize the strength, move on.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

In her irreverent platinum–selling song “Monster,” Sagittarian rapper Nicki Minaj offers up a poetic sequence never before heard in the history of the planet: “Pull up in the monster . . . with a bad b–tch that came from Sri Lanka / yeah I’m in that Tonka, color of Willy Wonka.” I hope that you will soon come up with an equally revolutionary innovation in your own chosen field, Sagittarius. All the cosmic forces will be conspiring in the coming weeks to help you to do the equivalent of rhyming “Tonka” and “Sri Lanka” with “Willy Wonka.” Please cooperate!

(The NSFW video is here: http:// bit.ly/MinajMonster.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

Time is the enemy of romantic love, said Andrew Marvell in his 17th–century poem “To His Coy Mistress.” Medieval author Andreas Capellanus had a different idea, identifying marriage as the enemy of romantic love. In Richard Wagner’s opera Tristan and Isolde, Tristan rails against the daylight, calling it the enemy of romantic

love. And in their book Immediacy and Reflection in Kierkegaard’s Thought, the editors theorize that “capitalism, which makes a fetish out of sex . . . is the enemy of romantic love.” While all of those statements may be true, they’re only mildly relevant for you right now. The most dangerous enemy of romantic love –– or any other kind of love, for that matter –– is this: not listening well. Overcome that enemy, Capricorn.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18)

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 912-288-7863 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/

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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.

In an age when bee populations have dropped dramatically, some gardeners have found they need to pollinate their tomato plants manually. One woman I know tickles each swollen bulb of seeds with a toothbrush. Another uses a camel–hair brush. Metaphorically speaking, Aquarius, I suspect you will have to try something similar in the coming weeks: making an intervention to facilitate a fertilizing process that doesn’t quite seem to be happening naturally.

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Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings

(Feb. 19–March 20) In the coming week, your psyche may sometimes have an odd tingling sensation that resembles what happens when you hit your funny bone. Is it painful? Is it pleasurable? Maybe some of both, with the net effect being a command to wake up and play harder, love stronger, and notice more beauty.

If you respond to that mandate with even a moderate amount of passion, I suspect you’ll get a surprising reward: At least one of the secret laws of your own nature will reveal itself to you, rising up clear and raw in a sweet waking vision.

Allergies

Meet to learn how you can make allergy symptoms go away. NMT, NAET, Nutrition and Homeopathy. Call for info: 912-495-0818.

Better Breathers of Savannah

Meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with the disease.

For info, call Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@ yahoo.com.

Every Step Counts Survivors Walk

Every Step Counts enthusiastically invites all cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to join us on our monthly walk. The walk is free and open to everybody. For more information or to register, call DeDe Cargill at 912--398-6554.

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

Free hearing & speech screening

Hearing: Every Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Speech: 1st Thurs. of each month. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 3554601. 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://www. savannahspeechandhearing.org/

Healthcare for the Uninsured

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

Help for Iraq War Veterans

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

Hypnobirthing Classes

Offered at the Birth Center, 1692 Chatham Parkway. Ongoing series of 5-week sessions held Tuesdays 6-8:30pm and Saturdays, 9-11:30am. Open to all women regardless of birth site. Private instructions also available. For more info, contact: Sharon Kennedy, 904-3270499, kennedysharon47@gmail.com or Joyce Ann Leaf, 912- 844-2762, douladeliveries@ comcast.net

HypnoBirthing Classes

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

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La Leche League of Savannah

Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting on the first Thursday of every month at 10am.

La Leche League of Savannah is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers. 897-9544, www.lllusa.org/web/SavannahGA.html. Savannah

Massage Happy Hour

Therapeutic Massage Specialists: $5 for a 10 minute chair or table massage (fully clothed) on Wednesdays from 5-7pm and Saturdays from 11am-2pm. Discounts available for full length massages when you book online! 2010 Abercorn St. (inside Salon 2010). For more info contact 912-596-8325; 912-349-0566; www.tmssavannah.com or brandon@tmssavannah.com

Meditation and Energy Flow Group

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

Memorial Health blood pressure check

Free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 350-7587.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services.

Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-2647154.

Smokestoppers

Group-facilitated smoking cessation program.

Orientation for participants is Tuesday, May 31 at 6 PM. Orientation and class attendance is mandatory. Class dates are 5/31 (orientation), 6/13, 6/14, 6/15, 6/16, 6/20, 6/23, and 6/28.

Cost is $100. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. Call to register: 912-819-3368 or 800-501-4054. www.sjchs.org

The Midwife Group

parents of adolescents who are using tobacco.

Call 1-877-270-STOP or visit www.unitegeorgia.com.

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

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Forum on the Harbor Expansion

Hear more from legal and environmental experts about serious concerns regarding the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, how it will affect you, your family and the City of Savannah. Thursday, May 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Georgia Coastal Center, 305 Fahm Street, Savannah, Georgia. Hosted by the Center for a Sustainable Coast, www. sustainablecoast.org, 912-996-0547.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Offering a variety of fun educational programs including Beach Discovery Walks, Marsh Treks, Turtle Talks and the Coastal Georgia Gallery, which features an up close look at dozens of local species. Open daily, 10am5pm. For more info, call 912-786-5917 or visit www.tybeemarinescience.org. Tybee Island

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Wilderness Southeast

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Assistance with pre-natal and post-partum care, family planning and more. The Midwife Group and Birth Center. 912-629-6262. info@ themidwifegroup.com The Midwife Group & Birth Center, 1692 Chatham Pkwy , http:// www.themidwifegroup.com/

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Furnished RoomsShared House Furnished rooms for rent with tv,cable,central heat/air,enclosed porch, privacy fence and large sit-in kitchen. $140/week.

(912)306-6776

EFFICIENCY ROOMS Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week.

Call 912-844-5995.

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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 MIDDLEGROUND SPECIAL! Rooms for rent: Southside location. Rooms remodeled.

CH&A, $115-$125/week. $50/deposit. Call 912-272-5396 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.

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.

FORD E250, 2006- Heavy-duty, full power, PW, PL, keyless entry, cruise control, CD, air. works 100%. $6,995. 912-596-2628 FORD F-150, 2008- King cab, LXT, 49,000 miles, silver. MSRP $32,950. Like new, $19,400. Call Bobby, 912-547-8744 FORD F800, 1998-Flatbed dump.

Body in excellent condition, original paint/upholstery, AC, PS,no dents.Cummings Diesel. 6-speed, manual trans.,Serviced regularly, good-tires. $9,500. 912-222-1355

Honda Civic Si, 2008

2-door coupe, silver, 6 speed manual, excellent condition, 54K miles, power sun roof, rear spoiler, 19” premium wheels with 5ZIGEN alloy rims. $18,000.00 Call (912) 210-1107 HONDA Pilot EXL, 2007- 4DR, SUV, 3.5L, 6CYL, One-Owner(no kids), Garaged, Immaculate condition, Maroon/Silver, 40K miles, nonsmoker. $18,000. 912-222-1355 Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 2006 Bombardier Rally ATV with 5X8 trailer. Both for $1500. Trailer only $500. Call 912-658-4400 or 912-508-5191 SUZUKI Intruder, 19991400cc, only 9700 miles. All accessories includes. In perfect condition. Asking $3,000.

912-210-1025 Boats & accessories 950

14’ MCKEE CRAFT, Fiberglass, 70HP Yamaha motor. Good for water skiing, fishing, crabbing or family cruising. $6000.

912-897-5044 Call 912-721-4350 and Place Your Classified Ad Today!

Room for Rent Safe, Quiet environment in new home. Utilities & cable included.

On busline. $120/weekly, $75/deposit. Call 912-484-1347 ROOMMATE WANTED: Professional,responsible,mature,clean smoke-free ADULT to share house on Southside.On busline,near shopping, 10min. from Downtown. Completely furnished.All utilities included. $150/weekly.912-656-1310

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