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Film: Televangelist Robert Tifton BDay Tribute

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Japan’s Matsuriza Taiko Drummers will perform at the Savannah Asian Festival, in the Martin Luther King Jr. Arena

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When: Sat. June 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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two are opened for tasting, and whoever brings the best bottle wins a lot of wine. A fundraiser for the Red Cross.

When: Fri. June 10, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

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Sand Gnats vs. Augusta

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What: The Gnats take on their upriver rivals,

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When: Thu. June 9, 7 p.m., Fri. June 10, 7 p.m., Sat. June 11, 6 p.m.

Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Dr. , Cost: $7-10 Info: www.sandgnats.com/

What: Retro, Antique, Contemporary, Cos-

Mitch Capel as part of the Telfair’s Juneteenth programming.

When: June 9, 6 p.m.

Where: JepsonCenter, 207 W. York St Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.telfair.org

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Thursday

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Saturday

Performances of a collection of 10-minute plays that were conceived, written and cast just 24 hours ago.

When: Sat. June 11, 8 p.m.

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 D Louisville Rd. Cost: $5 suggested donation Info: www.musesavannah.org/ What:

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What: A boat trip with a naturalist guide

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What: A celebratory performance by

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Where: St. John’s Epsicopal Church, Bull St. at Madison Square, Cost: $15/adults, $10/students

Deep Book Release Party FREE What: The local non-profit that

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When: Sat. June 11, 8 p.m.

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Sunday Film: Hobo With A Shotgun (US, 2011)

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Wednesday

Film: American: The Bill Hicks Story (UK, 2011) What: A first-run British-made docu-

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When: June 15, 8 p.m.

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Community: Local

nonprofit celebrates a milestone in its work with youth. by patrick rodgers

The news cycle:

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how to deal with bicycle riders

by John Bennett

11 Community 12 Blotter

We’re heading into a slow time of year, but there are a few important cultural happenings that we should talk about.

As part of its outreach and education component, the Savannah Music Festival has established a free service for young jazz musicians.

Called “Swing Central” and named and inspired in part by the popular Music Festival concert series/competition of the same name, it involves a video library of lessons from a striking array of world-class jazz musicians, such as Jason Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Printup, Marcus Roberts, and many more.

While the first year of the program’s existence was funded by a key grant source, that funding has since dried up. The Music Festival, which makes no profit off the free Swing Central instructional series, is asking people to support the website by making a contribution of $5 or more at Kickstarter, the website which enables grassroots funding efforts.

There is a catch: The Swing Central project will only be funded if at least $25,000 is pledged by midnight on Tuesday, June 28.

To make a contribution, go to kickstarter. com and type “Swing Central” into the search field.

This week the Telfair Museums kicks off its annual Juneteenth observance with several events, including a storytelling performance by Mitch Capel titled Colored Soldiers. All Juneteenth events are free and open to the public.

In other news, the Savannah Philharmonic just announced its upcoming 2011-2012 series.

As our Bill DeYoung remarks in Mark Your Calendar in this issue, the season opens Sept.

11 — of course the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks — with a patriotic “American Spirit” concert.

The Philharmonic continues its tradition of performing in the beautiful Cathedral of St. John the Baptist with an October Brahms choral concert and a December Holiday Pops show.

Lucas dates include a Tchaikovsky/ Beethoven double bill in November, a February violin showcase, an operatic evening in April, and the season finale nearly a year from now, featuring Schubert and Bruckner.

Check out the details at savannahphilharmonic.org.

I’m particularly happy to announce that this issue contains the second edition of our new biweekly bicycling issues column from John Bennett, vice chairman of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign.

Bennett is a particularly impassioned and articulate spokesman for bicyclists and those who love them. I hope you enjoy the column as much as I do.

And though I’d dearly love to claim credit for the awesome running name for the column — “The News Cycle” — that one was all John. cs

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Hubert Middle School students who are participating in the Deep writing workshops

Into the Deep

Local group that teaches writing celebrates its newest anthologies of student work

by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

If you teach a student how to appreciate writing by making it personal rather than compulsory, then they might learn to enjoy it. Enjoying writing could lead kids into a habit of reading. Once they don’t immediately shy away from either side of that Pythagorean literary equation, things like test scores and academic achievement start to improve.

In those terms, fixing the education system sounds relatively simple, but the staff from Deep, a local non–profit organization, makes it look a lot easier than it is.

“We try to set up respect and prove to them that we’re here, we’re consistent, we’re gonna be here every time, and we’re not going to give up even if you’re rude to us,” says Catherine Killingsworth, Deep’s Executive Director. “The first couple classes are just doing that.”

For the last two and a half years, Killingsworth and a staff of part timers, volunteers and friends have developed a writing workshop curriculum that is now in use in more than a dozen schools in the county. This year, they hosted programs in every middle school in the system except for two, and by the start of the next school year, Killingsworth hopes there will be no exceptions.

“At first it was almost impossible to get the schools to let us in. We were new

and young,” she says over coffee last week. “Now it’s a lot easier. We have the statistics to prove it works.”

At Hubert Middle School, where Deep volunteers worked with 90 students, the pass rate for the state’s writing test improved 55 percent over the previous year.

“We can’t take all the credit for that, the school did a lot of work, but we were part of the equation,” says Killingsworth.

On Saturday, June 11, Deep will celebrate the release of seven anthologies of student writing, compilations of the best work from the past school year. Participants will give readings of their work, which ranges from poems to short fiction, and pick up a copy of their first published writing.

While the book release party will be a moment to celebrate for students and staff alike, the process of getting there wasn’t always easy.

“A middle school student on any given day, no matter how much they love you, or like writing, or have invested in the class, might have just had their heart broken, or may have just failed their CRCT,” explains Killingsworth. “When you have 12 of these kids and they all have these variables, sometimes there are these days when there’s a perfect

Ongoing behavior issues or a conviction on criminal charges, those are two of the ways students end up at the Scott Alternative Learning Center, a large, foreboding structure in Garden City that is part of the Savannah–Chatham Public School System. The front doors lock automatically and there are bars the windows.

Most people don’t mention Scott and “really fun,” in the same sentence, but Killingsworth is an exception to the rule. She seems terminally upbeat about spending the past year with several volunteers teaching writing to the group of troubled teenage males.

“The writing that came out of that class just blew my mind,” she says. “It’s better than most of the adult writing I’ve read this year.”

The biggest lesson isn’t feeding these kids something to say, it’s letting them know that it’s ok to say it, think it or feel it – that self expression is not akin to weakness.

“They have a lot to talk about,” says Killingsworth. “They don’t usually get a chance to because the cultural norm for a lot of the guys is stone faced, ‘I can take anything. I’m so cool.’ They can and they are, but they don’t have to. Being in the class, they realize they don’t have to.”

The kids who participate in Deep’s workshops aren’t the only ones learning either. Many of the organization’s volunteers are local college students who glean classroom experience and additional training from their time spent with Deep. Last semester, several volunteers were so inspired they decided to pursue full–time work in education.

“I’ve learned more in eight weeks of working with Deep than I have in the rest of my certification program combined,” wrote Jessica McIntyre, a former volunteer, in a testimonial about the organization.

Once Deep has made its way into every middle school in the district, Killingsworth hopes to see the program spread into elementary schools next.

If the plan succeeds, kids would be engaged in creative writing from the time they learned to write, and the challenges of growing up might find their way onto empty notebook pages rather than into fights. cs Deep Book Release Party When: Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m.

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A motorist’s guide to safe cycling Ride a bicycle around Savannah for long enough and you’ll probably hear it yelled from the window of a passing car: “Stay on the sidewalk!” or “Get out of the road!”

An experienced cyclist recently identified a new variation, provided by a motorist stopped at a traffic signal.

Mistaking the Savannah resident for a tourist, she rolled down her car window and offered a polite scolding. “In Savannah,” she said, “We do not ride our bicycles in the street.”

The idea that bicyclists should restrict their travel to sidewalks is not only dangerous for cyclists, it’s against the law.

What’s worse, many cyclists buy into it.

It may initially seem counterintuitive, but the street is almost always safer than the sidewalk for adult cyclists. Riding a bicycle on a sidewalk is one of the most common contributing factors in car vs. bicycle collisions, in cases in which the cyclist is found at fault.

That’s because riding a sidewalk places cyclists, who are classified as operators of vehicles under state law, in areas of the streetscape where motorists don’t expect to see other vehicles. This is particularly dangerous at intersections, where the majority of collisions occur.

Predictable and visible are two things cyclists should strive to be, but seldom are when riding on sidewalks. The results are often expressed in statements by motorists such as, “I didn’t see him” or “She came out of nowhere,” which the investigating officer will record in his or her report at the crash scene.

Here’s an easy way to remember this important safety concept: Sidewalks are for walking. See, it’s right there in the in the name of the thing. It also explains why it’s not a good idea to park your car on a sidewalk.

If we can agree it’s unreasonable to expect cyclists to place themselves in physical and legal peril by riding on sidewalks, where in the street, exactly, should they be? Certainly not out there in the middle of the lane like a bunch of fools, right?

Well, sometimes, yes.

State law allows cyclists to move away from the right side of the roadway for several reasons. Bicyclists are permitted to move left and “take the lane” when they are preparing to turn left, when

they need to avoid hazards (including the doors of parked cars, which can be flung open suddenly), when they are moving at the same speed as other vehicles, when they are passing slower or stationary vehicles, and when the lane is too narrow to safely share with a car.

I encounter these scenarios every single day, and after looking over my shoulder to make eye contact with operators of any following vehicles and signaling my intent, I begin riding right down center of my lane like a fool. But a safe fool. I move right again, just as soon as it is clear to do so.

Sadly, this prudent and legal practice occasionally causes a fellow vehicle operator to blow a gasket.

We are all, from time to time, required to endure minor inconveniences.

It’s part of our daily lives as citizens.

For some people, however, the idea of driving behind a cyclist, if only for a moment, is positively excruciating.

The urge to pass someone on a bicycle, even when there is not enough room to do so, gnaws at them. It causes them to make poor decisions that could cost lives.

Others really don’t understand how much room is required between their car’s right fender and a cyclist’s left elbow. The good news is we now have guidance on this in the form of a new state law that goes into effect July 1.

It requires motorists to leave a safe distance between their vehicles and bicycles they are overtaking.

That distance, codified in Georgia House Bill 101, is “not less than three feet.” Motorists, please jot that down for future reference.

(But don’t jot it down while you’re driving. As a matter of fact, if you are driving, stop reading this!)

When you encounter cyclists on the streets, please don’t yell or honk your horn at them. Please be patient if you find yourself behind a cyclist who has taken the lane.

If you still have trouble sharing the road with bicyclists, think about it this way: Every person you see on a bicycle equals one more available parking space for you.

Now, doesn’t that make you feel better? cs John Bennett is vice chairman of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign at bicyclecampaign.org

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It’s the 16th annual Savannah Asian Festival

by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com

The best Chinese restaurant buffet’s got nothing, aroma–wise, on the MLK Arena during the Savannah Asian Festival.

Also from Florida, the SinoElite Acrobats put on a colorful show with contortionists, plate–spinning, unicycle stunts, head, hand and foot juggling, hula hooping and, of course, the legendary Lion Dance.

This is, essentially, two acrobats inside a big lion costume, rolling, tumbling and leaping across the stage. More than 2,000 years old, the Lion Dance is almost always a part of every parade and festival in China. cs

During the event, the big room is redolent with the spicy smells of China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and other Eastern epuicurian centers of delight.

It all happens this Saturday – for the 16th consecutive year – in the Savannah Civic Center complex.

How do you find the place? Follow your nose!

As always, numerous Asian cultures will be represented through artistry and craftwork, calligraphy and clothing.

Among the perennial performers: The Orlando–

based kumi–daiko (drumming ensemble) Matsuriza. Taiko drumming ensembles blend traditional Japanese folk culture, shrine music, elements of jazz rhythm and a fierce and often quite dazzling sense of showmanship.

The members of Matsuriza also play bamboo flutes (shinobue and shakuhachi) and the three–stringed shamisen.

Taiko came to the United States in the late 1960s, and it’s estimated that there are around 200 performing groups in the country today.

Savannah Asian Festival Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Arena, Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. When: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, June 11 Admission: Free (except food) Performance schedule 11 a.m. Opening Ceremony and Parade of Flags 11:30 a.m. Lee’s TaeKwando Martial Arts Demonstrations (Korea) 11:55 a.m. Shufang Chen, Gu–Zheng Musician (Taiwan) 12:20 p.m. Matsuriza Taiko Drummers (Japan) 12:45 p.m. Sanggar Lestari Indonesian Performing Group 1:10 p.m. SinoElite Acrobats (China) 1:45 p.m. Sampaguita Dance Troupe (Philippines) 2:10 p.m. Children of Polynesia 2:35 p.m. Hac Long Duong Lion Dancers (Vietnam) 3 p.m. Thailand Dance Group 3:25 p.m. Matsuriza Taiko Drummers (Japan) 4 p.m. SinoElite Acrobats (China)

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

The state of disbelief A man called police from the parking lot of a fast food restaurant to report an incident. He said he was at the drive–thru when he asked for some napkins. There were no napkins in his bag.

The man said the manager became irate and told him to get out of the drive–thru. As he was attempting to do so, the manager told him to hurry up.

The driver said he was trying to hurry, and then the manager told him to pull around to the front of the building in an aggressive tone. The driver said he felt threatened and left. The officer went to the restaurant to hear that side of the story. The manager said the restaurant was out of napkins and that he tried several times to explain that to the driver. He said the driver expressed disbelief that there were no napkins and refused to move out of the drive–thru.

• A woman called police shortly after 9:30 a.m. to report a “sex offense” that had just occurred. While sitting at a table in Ellis Square, the woman was talking on her cell phone and noticed an older man staring at her. She thought he was trying to figure out how to take her purse. She continued talking on the phone. When she looked over again, he was still staring at her and had begun masturbating. She yelled at him.

He took off running toward Congress Street. She chased him, but lost him a block later. An officer attempted to identify the man using surveillance footage, but the corner where the man was sitting was the only one that wasn’t covered at the time of the incident.

• An officer responded to the scene of an accident with injuries involving a man on a bicycle. The officer found a man laying in the road next to his bike. The officer asked if he’d been hit by a car and he said no, he simply fell over. He smelled of alcohol and slurred his speech. Unable to walk without assistance, the officers helped move him out of the street, away from the

crowd. The officer issued a citation for driving a bike without a light. The cyclist was so tore up that the officer didn’t think the jail would take him, so they released him on subpoena.

They drove him and his bike home, confirming with neighbors that he was at the right house.

• Two officers were working off– duty at a club on Bay Street when they detected the odor of marijuana. There was a black male standing in the area from where the smell originated. As the officers approached, the guy put his hand in his pocket. An officer asked him to remove his hands from his pockets and the subject hesitated. The officer conducted a pat down and felt what was consistent with a small baggy in the man’s front pocket. The officer charged him with possession of less than an ounce.

• A man was hanging out with two friends at his apartment one afternoon.

When he got up to go to the bathroom, there was a knock at the door. One of his friends told him there was someone at the door, and he said to go ahead and let them in. It turned out they were two men with guns who demanded that the two guys in the living room get on the ground and empty their pockets. They stole laptops and Playstation 3 systems.

None of the victims told police the same thing regarding the thieves’ haul. One of the victims could identify one of the perpetrators, but couldn’t provide any info on where they might find him.

Forensics and K–9 unit were called to the scene, but the dog, whose name was Faust, was unable to track the suspects.

One of the officers on the scene noted he smelled marijuana, although there was none visible. cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

In Chinese legend, tea leaves picked by fairies using not their hands but just their mouths yielded brewed tea that would bring prosperity and cure diseases, and now the historic, picturesque Jiuhua Mountain Tea Plantation (in Gushi, Henan province) has promised to hire up to 10 female virgins to provide the equivalently pure and delicate tea leaves, picked with the teeth and dropped into small baskets worn around the women’s necks. According to an April report in London’s Daily Mail, only virgins with strong necks and lips (and a bra size of C-cup or larger), and without visible scars or blemishes, will be considered for the equivalent-$80-a-day jobs (an almost unheard-of salary in China, especially for agricultural field work).

NOTE: Last month, News of the Weird reminded readers, with examples, that bizarre human adventures repeat themselves again and again. Here are a few more selections of previous themes: • Cliche Come to Life: The person in the news most recently for slipping and falling on a banana peel might be Ida Valentine, 58, who filed a lawsuit in February against the 99 Cents Only chain after slipping on one while shopping in its store in Fontana, Calif., in April 2010. The fall, she said, left her with a herniated disk and tissue damage.

• News of the Weird has reported several times on the confusion many art gallery visitors reveal in evaluating “abstract impressionist” pieces when they compare them to random scribblings of

least $1,000 a week (the take-home pay toddlers (and animals, such as chimpanof someone earning the equivalent of zees and elephants). In April, academic $68,000 a year), and child support from researchers at Boston College reported one of the fathers adds even more to that, indeed, gallery patrons correctly difher account. Black’s second husband, ferentiated serious works from squiggles her 17-year-old son and her 22-year-old only about 60 percent to 70 percent of the daughter spilled secrets of her irresponsitime. Commented one survey subject, bility to a Daily Mail reporter in February. apparently realizing his confusion: “The • In May, a man exploring rural chimpanzee’s stuff is good. I like how he property in Lebanon, Ore., came across plays with metaphors about depth of field, what appeared to be a classic World War but I think I like this guy (Mark) Rothko II-era bomb, but, unfamiliar with the a little bit better.” ordnance, he became only the • The powerful suction of swimmost recent person to make ming pool filters can trap not only the completely unwise decision toddlers against the drain but a STOP THE to load it into his vehicle and grown man in excellent physical FOOLISHNESS drive to a police station (in condition, according to a lawsuit Corvallis). Officers at the filed in May by the family of the station reacted predictably late John Hoy Jr., who drowned and logically: They fled the when unable to pry himself loose room, closed down streets from the vacuum drain of a hot around the station, and called tub at the Sandals resort in Nasthe nearest bomb squad (which sau, Bahamas, in 2010. (The most later detonated it safely). notorious drain-pegging of all time • Least Competent DIY Homwas perhaps a 1994 incident at a eowners: Reports still frequently Scottish Inn motel in Lakeland, Fla., emerge of homeowners battling when a 33-year-old guest’s penis household pests, yet only creatbecame stuck in the drain, apparently ing an even worse problem (as if the pests as he was testing the filter’s suction. ultimately outsmart them). In recent That story did not appear in News of the cases, for example, Robert Hughes tried Weird, but several sources cite a July 1994 to oust the squirrels from his townhome story in the Sarasota Herald Tribune.) in Richton Park, Ill., in March, but his • British welfare benefits are being smoke bomb badly damaged his unit and reduced in two years, but for now, workhis neighbor’s. (Firefighters had to rip shunning parents who blithely navigate a open the roof in the two units to battle series of government “support” payments the blaze.) Two weeks after that, in Mesa, can make a nice living for themselves.

Ariz., a man set his attic on fire trying to Kathy Black, 45, of East Hanningfield, get rid of a beehive with brake fluid and a Essex, with 16 children by six fathers cigarette lighter. thus qualifies for the equivalent of at

• Beauty contests for camels are big business in Saudi Arabia, as News of the Weird reported in 2007, but the first one in Turkey was held in January and featured considerably lower-market camels. (The Turkish winner had been purchased for the equivalent of $26,000; a Saudi camel once won $10 million in a single show.) Judges look for muscle tone, elegance of tail wag and tooth quality, according to a Wall Street Journal dispatch.

Charisma is also important, according to one judge. “Camels,” he said, “realize that people are watching them (and) are trying to pose.” “Some will stop, open their back legs, and wave their tail, or (throw) their head back and moan ... this is the kind of posing we are looking for.”

• “Personal body orifices,” as storage units for contraband, seem more than ever in vogue. Recent inventories of suspects’ vaginas included LSD in aluminum foil and marijuana in two sandwich bags (woman in Englewood, Fla., January); pills (woman in Manatee County, Fla., February); heroin (woman in Scranton, Pa., March); a fraudulent driver’s license and credit card (woman in Lee County, Fla., May); and pills and a knife (woman in Fort Myers, Fla., May). Rectal safekeeping included a man with a baggie of pot (Louisville, Ky., March); a man with a marijuana pipe (Port St. Lucie, Fla., May), and a man with 30 items inside a condom (Sarasota, Fla., February), including a syringe, lip balm, six matches, a cigarette, 17 pills and a CVS receipt and coupon. cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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Concerning your April column on whether nuclear power is safe: Nuclear power sucks. Coal power sucks more.

Boggles my mind that we don’t just ditch them both and use options we know are better. —Randvek Ah, a believer in alternative energy. You think if we build enough windmills, install enough solar panels, and distill enough ethanol from corn we’ll be able to dispense with noxious energy sources. I admire this noble goal. One needs to ask, however, whether it’s possible. Let’s see what we can find out.

Here’s just the thing—a 2006 paper

by MIT chemistry professor Daniel Nocera entitled “On the Future of Global Energy.” Nocera’s twofold ambition: one, to see how much energy the world will need by midcentury. Two, to figure out where we might get it. Glancing through this, things are looking grim.

The first thing we learn is that, according to UN experts, world population is expected to reach nine billion people by midcentury and then stabilize. The stabilization part is good.

The bad part is that nine billion is two billion more than we’ve got now. Given that almost half the world lives on less than $2.50 a day as it is, you can appreciate that coming up with enough food, shelter, and yes, energy to keep everybody happy will be a challenge.

The second thing to understand is that we damn well better keep everybody happy. The projection that world population is going to stabilize is based on the observation that, as people become more urbanized and at least a little more prosperous, they have smaller families. In Japan and much of Europe, in fact, population is actually declining. The flip side is if people remain impoverished villagers, they continue having big families and total population keeps going up. In other words, a stable future is predicated on a modicum of global urban affluence.

The third thing to understand is

that the more affluent people become, the more energy they use. That doesn’t necessarily mean U.S.-scale two-SUVsand-a-vacation-home-type affluence.

Most of the world would be content with, you know, running water and some electric lights.

How much energy will that take? In 2002, Nocera points out, global energy consumption was 13.5 terawatts. What will it be in 2050? If everybody were to burn through the juice at the current U.S. rate, Nocera calculates, we’d need 102 terawatts—seven times as much.

Chances of our producing that: zero .

Instead, Nocera conservatively pegs annual global energy usage circa 2050 at between 28 terawatts—which assumes average consumption at the same rate as in present-day Poland—and 35 terawatts, roughly the rate now seen in Samoa. You may say: Samoa sounds like a lifestyle I could get used to. That’s sporting of you, but it still means we’ll need about 15 to 20 more terawatts of energy than we’re consuming right now.

Where will it come from? Nocera runs through some possibilities: • First, biomass. If we devote all the arable land on earth to energy production rather than food crops and presumably just don’t eat, we could generate 7 to 10 terawatts.

• Next, wind. If we build wind farms on 100 percent of the sufficiently windy land, we could produce 2.1 terawatts.

• Third, hydroelectric. If we dam all the remaining rivers, we could come up with 0.7 to 2 additional terawatts.

• Finally, nuclear. The professor’s thinks we could produce 8 terawatts by constructing 8,000 nuclear power plants, which would mean one new plant every two days for 40 years.

Total: around 18 to 22 terawatts. In other words, if we squeeze out every available watt of alternative energy on the planet, and build nukes at an impossibly aggressive rate, we’ll barely keep up with the energy needed to support even a modest standard of living.

Nocera’s solution is to push for a breakthrough in solar power. Good luck. Barring that, however, we’re stuck with more coal, oil, and gas, and you know the problems with those.

My point isn’t that the situation is hopeless. I’m saying we need to dispense with the illusory notion of “alternative” energy, which suggests we’ll get to be choosy about energy sources.

Sorry, not going to happen. We’ll have to use them all. cs By cecil adams

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It’s been 11 years since Liquid Ginger first arrived on a Savannah stage; it didn’t take long at all for the hard–hitting band – fronted by honey–haired vocalist Ginger Fawcett – to become one of the city’s most popular and enduring rock ‘n’ roll attractions.

Fawcett’s played one or two acoustic shows – sitting “gingerly” on a stool – since the April 26 birth of her son, Ridge Bunger. These earlyJune performances will also be acoustic Ginger; she won’t get back to full–out rocking until sometime in July.

“I actually took off the first three months, then I came back and worked a little bit in the second trimester, doing some acoustic stuff,” Fawcett explains. “And I took off pretty much the whole third trimester.”

With the right attitude, rock ‘n’ roll is a happy addiction. “I went back two weeks after he was born,” she says. “I missed it that much – and I was ready to go back to work. Not only did I need the money, being off that long, but I missed it a lot. I felt like he was ready; I felt

like I was ready. And I’ve got really good support from family, so I felt good about it.”

Along with frontwoman Fawcett, the band includes Barr Dylan Nobles and Rick Betz (guitars), Zak Nash (drums), Derrick Huff (bass and vocals) and Tara Panzo (vocals and percussion). Most of them have been in the band for a lengthy stretch, some since the very beginning.

“Over the years, we’ve experimented with a lot of different things,” laughs Fawcett. “We’ve changed it from the big party–band thing with the keyboards, and ‘Play That Funky Music’ and all that, to the more guitars, more rock–edged kind of stuff. And now we’ve gotten back to where it’s a big, huge mixture and it’s always a lot of fun for everybody.”

The band, which plays a cross–section of classic covers and high–energy original material, was more or less on hold during Fawcett’s pregnancy. “I haven’t played a full band show since America’s Home Edition came here and we did that,” she says. “And I was very pregnant.”

For this week’s gigs, Fawcett explains, “My doctor hasn’t given me the go–ahead to jump around onstage yet. I wanted to be able to jump.

“She said wait six weeks, then you can go back and do your thing – and the six weeks is just about up.” See reverbnation.com/liquidginger

MEGAN JEAN & THE KFB / THE DIRTY BOURBON RIVER SHOW

At 8 p.m. Thursday, June 9 Live Wire Music Hall, 307 W. River St. $7 From Charleston, mega–voiced Megan Jean (playing guitar) is accompanied by multi–instrumentalist Byrne Klay for a neo–gothic and heart–stoppingly dramatic tour of the deep–sleep south. Megan and Byrne, who got married a few months ago, were the core of the Klay Family Band (KFB, get it?) which now, apparently, is just the two of them. They’ve played Savannah numerous times, and I’m here to tell you, no one can scare up an old–time murder ballad better than M.J. New Orleans’ Dirty Bourbon River Show is fronted by Charles “Big Charlie” Skinner (he’s billed as both “vocalist” and “ringleader”) and multi–instrumentalist Noah Adams. The band is a like a traveling gypsy burlesque road show, combining theatrical Vaudevillian camp, lounge music, Dixieland, avant garde, hot jazz and – in the words of a critic from Offbeat – “A circus–like barrage of sound serving as entrance music for a magical mystery tour of whiskey–soaked French Quarter back alleys.” Couldn’t possibly have said it better ourselves. See meganjean.net, dirtybourbonrivershow.com CS

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All in the family

Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks finally find just the right combination

by Bill DeYoung

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Ten years into their marriage, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks are just now doing what they’ve always talked about – making music together, full time, with a hand–picked band.

“All of our favorite people and friends that are super–talented,” is how Tedeschi describes the ensemble. “We wanted to make it the best that we could.”

Performing June 14 in the Johnny Mercer Theatre, the Tedeschi Trucks Band has one of America’s finest blues/ rock vocalists (Tedeschi) playing shoulder–to–shoulder with the best electric slide guitarist who ever stalked a contemporary stage (that’d be Trucks).

Altogether, it’s an extremely soulful 11–headed monster, with three horn players, two background singers, bass, keyboards and two drummers.

Revelator, the band’s debut album, is a hot–wired, heavy–duty combination of Delta blues, old–style funk and intense, smoky ballads. The guitar wails and sings over concise melodies and brilliant hooks. It takes what the Derek Trucks Band and the Susan Tedeschi Band each did so well, combines it and makes it – unbelievably – stronger and more passionate.

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would play together, with various band member buddies, as the Soul Stew Revival.

This time, they’re in it for the long haul.

“We’re both doing really great in our careers, but you can only go sort of so far with that project,” Tedeschi explains.

“We decided this would be a good time for the two of us to see if we could take it to another level.”

Instead of doing things on the run between projects, jamming onstage and hoping to establish a cohesive voice through magic or alchemy, they took their time and wrote all the songs specifically for this project. Then they rehearsed and jammed them. Then they recorded them.

Previously, “We never were able to really find the time, or the right situation.

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Derek Trucks was 20 years old when he was made an official member of the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. His uncle, Butch Trucks, had been one of the band’s drummers since its formation, so young Derek was already part of the extended Allman “family.” He’d been “sitting in” with the band since his teens.

The freaky thing was, his playing was so sweet and so fiery, so fluid and so fresh, it reminded everybody of the late, great Duane Allman.

It was on that first tour that he met a young blues singer/songwriter named Susan Tedeschi – she and her band were the Allmans’ opening act. “There was

definitely an attraction,” Tedeschi remembers, “and definitely chemistry, but we were just hanging out and listening to music together the first couple weeks of the tour. And became friends.”

Trucks spent the next nine years recording and touring with his eponymously–titled band, and gigging with the Allman Brothers during one of their increasingly infrequent trips around the country.

Between the couple’s separate tour schedules and recording commitments – not to mention Charlie and Sophia – the hoped–for Tedeschi Trucks Band was relegated to the back burner.

Now, that’s all old news. The Tedeschi Trucks Band is the one, and the only.

“We’re not putting a time limit or anything on it,” Tedeschi says. “This is what we want to do. This is what we’re doing right now. We’re focused on it.

“It’s definitely not out of the question that some day Derek will do a solo record or something. It’s not like anything is out of the question.

“The thing is, we have made a huge change. So we don’t really have our bands any more. Just because you can’t afford to keep ‘em, you know? And it’s very expensive to have an 11–piece band.”

Along with Tedeschi and Trucks, the band includes drummers Tyler Greenwell (from the Susan Tedeschi Band) and J. J. Johnson, bassist Oteil Burbridge (an Allman Brothers veteran), Oteil’s brother Kofi Burbridge on keys (he was part of the Derek Trucks Band), singers Mike Mattison (another DTB alumnus) and Mark Rivers, plus horn guys Saunders Sermons, Kebbi Williams and Maurice Brown.

They assembled the entire gang in Jacksonville to cut Revelator at “Swamp Raga,” the studio Derek built at the family compound.

The album was released on June 7, just in time for the early–summer tour.

And now that the kids are out of school, Tedeschi says, pretty much every day is going to be family day.

“Sophia used to kid me and say ‘Mommy, will you take me out with Mike Madsen so I can sing backgrounds?’

“And Charlie likes to sell merch at our shows. He’s our merch guy.” CS Tedeschi Trucks Band Where: Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. When: At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 Opening: John Hammond Tickets: $25–$75 at etix.com

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Tedeschi and Trucks married in 2001 and settled in Jacksonville, Florida (Trucks’ hometown). Today, their immediate family includes son Charlie (age 9) and daughter Sophia (nearly 7).

“They love to be on the road, but I want them to have a normal life too,” says Tedeschi. “So Derek and I try to mix it up with them. They come out with us in the summers, but when they’re in school, they’re in school.

“And they do a lot of extracurricular activities too. Charlie is a baseball player. And Sophia has been playing violin – and she does dance and loves music. She’s definitely there.”

When the kids were little, she adds, it was crucial for either Mom or Dad to be around all the time. “They’re at the age now where they have each other,” Tedeschi says, “and they’re used to their grandmother, Debbie Trucks, she’s amazing. I think it’s a better time than when they’re teenagers and really need us, for example. And they’re not baby– babies now, they’re going into second and fourth grade.

“I don’t think any time is good, honestly, to leave. But one of the good things about this band is we really put a lot of time and energy into looking how to get behind the record, and tour it, but without going so crazy that we’re never home. So we’re just trying to play all our cards right.”

Revelator marks the very first time Tedeschi and Trucks have been signed to a record contract as a duo. “There’s a lot of things falling together for us because we’re doing it together, whereas on our own we might not have had some of these opportunities,” Tedeschi says. “So I think this is a good chance for us to see what we can do – and what kind of music can come out of this, what kind of touring, what kind of opportunities ... the sky’s the limit.”

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Live theater is a pressure cooker, and the people who do it again and again absolutely thrive on it. If something goes wrong, or is somehow unintentional, you roll with it. You adapt. You slough it off, incorporate it into the show and you keep going.

Live theater is an adrenaline rush like no other.

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Timothy Reynolds, an on– again, off–again member of the Savannah theater scene for nearly 20 years, recently moved back to town and immediately got onstage (he played Jack, the social worker, in the Bay Street production of The Boys Next Door).

He’s organized “A Midsummer Night’s Play Festival” – open to one and all – for June 10 and 11 at Muse Arts Warehouse, the very place where improv comedy, another form of daring theatrical wire–walking, takes place every Monday night, via the Odd Lot. Be advised, it ain’t Shakespeare. “Not much is expected of a 10–minute play – especially a 10–minute Timothy Reynolds wants YOU

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upon, “teams” will be chosen, quick auditions held. “I’m very big on open dialogue,” adds Reynolds, “talking with people and getting an idea as to what they want to do, and then we go from there. Theater is a collaborative thing, and that’s certainly how I’m going to organize it as well.”

There will be a theme ... of sorts.

“Because it’s a 10–minute play, usually it’s a theme based on time. And everything we do in a normal play has to happen in 10 minutes.”

This, Reynolds insists, is to ensure some sort of continuity. “I was in a playwriting competition where the theme was ‘running out of time,’” he explains. “So the characters in the play were in a situation where they were running out of time ... the writers can make it funny, they can make it tragic, they can make it a combination of the two. But they were given that theme to work with, and everyone came at it with a different point of view.

“The beauty of a festival like this that, since you’re really allowed to do anything that you like, and see how far you can push yourself. And how far your imagination goes in a particular direction.”

On Day Two, the writers, directors and actors meet up and the collaborative process really begins. Memorization, rehearsal, blocking, light cues ... it’s all a literal race against the clock.

“We do a tech run about 5 or 6 p.m. .... And at 8, the show is on,” Reynolds says. “And then we’ll see exactly what happens.” cs A Midsummer Night’s Play Festival When: At 8 p.m. June 10 and 11 Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703D Louisville Road Cost: Free to participants Contact: theatreupstart@gmail.com

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“Everyone wants to see what they can do in that time crunch, but the main purpose is because it’s a good time had by all.”

“I’m very excited that Tim is bringing the 24–Hour Play Festival to Muse this year,” says the theater’s founder, JinHi Soucy Rand. “This is a very valuable exercise for all of the incredibly talented ‘theatre kids’ in our area, and it is always such a high energy, creative experience. I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with.”

Even, let’s say, a musical? Reynolds says he’s actually seen them done, “And they were very good, very entertaining.

That’s actually part of the excitement of the process. I mean, they crammed a lot of songs in there! But it was all really cute and a lot of fun to watch.”

Although ringmaster Reynolds will have a few organizational thoughts up his sleeve (to avoid absolute chaos), the prospective participants who show up at Muse at 7 p.m. on June 10 will be more or less in charge of their own destinies.

“At that point,” he says. “we’ll get a feel for how many people are going to be involved, and who’s interested in doing what – acting, writing or directing the plays.”

The official start time is 8 p.m. That’s when the clock begins ticking.

Reynolds especially wants to see new faces. “We very much encourage neophytes to come out – if you haven’t done theater before, we encourage you,” he says.

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I’ve dined at cozy Isaac’s on Drayton half a dozen times since it opened and have always enjoyed the inviting bar and great personalities that frequent its stools. The menu has always been interesting, but something’s always been amiss: poor service, missing ingredients, bad temperatures.

But like people, restaurants mature, the right people get “on the bus” and everything begins to click. From all appearances, Isaac’s is clicking.

My recent lunch hit a home run: a spicy grouper taco. Honestly, it’s more of a wrap than a taco, but that’s fine. This messy, taste bud teasing, fresh sandwich features big portions of grouper and packs a mouthful of spicy heat. On previous visits, I have thoroughly enjoyed the crab cakes — rich with plenty of lump crab.My side of fries were hot and fresh, but standard fare.

You will have to dodge Georgia Power construction in Drayton Street to get to the door, but it’s worth the effort. Beer here is always good and cold; a full bar and small wine list offer plenty of other options. The bar’s signature Isaac’s Knockout Punch —

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Patience, Temperance The Broughton Street beer bar project named Temperance is still moving forward but at a much slower pace. Local partner Curtis Faircloth told me last week the bar is “still going forward, just slower than we anticipated.” Faircloth, other investors and general manager Christian Peranzi had assembled a solid start–up team — here’s to hoping they can hold on to their talent.

Yum, pastries As I write this from Ogeechee River Coffee in Habersham village I feel compelled to mention the growing quality of this newbie coffeehouse’s pastry case. Owner and roaster Scott Miller calls on all local talent for his muffins, fritters and cheesecake.

It’s a yummy way to start the day — an apple fritter and a hot cup of Rwanda. cs

Drink for charity!

Eight like–minded young business leaders, sales professionals and wine industry folks got together in 2007 with one idea: One Hope Wines.

There are plenty of “cause brands” on the shelves that support a variety of charities. But the One Hope team had another idea –– to help lots of charities.

Since its founding –– and with the wine making assistance of Robert Mondavi, Jr. –– One Hope’s strategy of donating 50 percent of profits had yielded more than $400,000 to its partner charities.

This is not gimmicky wine.

I recently sampled three varietals and found them consistent to their pricing –– in the high teens to low $20 range. Mondavi Jr. was wine maker on all three –– and his reputation is a solid enough endorsement.

One Hope 2009 California Chardonnay: This label supports the fight against breast cancer. Mondavi sources grapes from California’s Central Coast, Napa and Sonoma to craft this blend of Chardonnay, Muscat and Chenin Blanc. Its pale gold color is no hint to the explosion of aromas –– fresh apple blossom and honeysuckle. Muscat lends sweetness, Chenin Blanc some tartness to a balanced wine rich with crisp pear and apple flavors, mild oak

and bright acidity makes.

One Hope 2009 Zinfandel: Military families and veteran causes receive benefits from the sale of this wine. This rich, red wine is loaded with juicy dark fruit flavors –– including plum and black cherry. It also possesses my favorite Zin characteristics: Hints of pepper and a spicy finish. Slightly chilled, its a perfect summer red wine but is highly versatile, pairing with everything from pizza and barbecue ribs to lamb.

One Hope 2009 Merlot: The battle against AIDS gets support from this Merlot.

Yeah, the grape has taken a beating, but this bottle joins many other labels of Merlot as being of the best drinking varietals in the domestic market. Its bright cherry color and subtle notes of toasty spice are a result of aging in a combination of American and French oak barrels.

This is a rich, luscious wine with enough tannin backbone to stand up to bold meat dishes, hearty pastas in meat sauces and boldly seasoned vegetarian dishes.

There are other varietals and other causes in the One Hope line up. Consult your favorite retailer for others.

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ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor, http://www.thincsavannah.com/ Salt Marsh Creatures Big and Small — Rebecca Sipper creates line drawings of local migratory birds, arthropods and vegetation, then transfers them on to ceramic vessels and fibers. S.P.A.C.E. Gallery , 9 W. Henry St. , http:// www.savannahga.gov/arts The Bird that Sings — Paul James Hampson is a Brit making his US debut with a collection of dramatic watercolor paintings. St. Paul’s Art Gallery, 1802 Abercorn St. at 34th St. , http://www. stpaulsavannah.org/

Tradition/Innovation — A 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. , http://www.telfair.org/ Two — Paintings by Stephen Kennedy and ceramics by Irene McCollum. Runs through June 28. Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, 42 MLK Jr. Blvd., 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. , http:// www.mansiononforsythpark. com/ cs

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Here’s a challenge for those creative types and forward–thinkers (they know who they are!) who brought us the amazing Savannah Stopover in March: Let’s have a festival featuring all Savannah musicians!

The current climate in town is one of joyful renaissance; there are probably more original–music bands, artists and collaborators here now than at any moment in semi–recent Savannah history.

I make this suggestion because I’ve been looking at the schedule for the upcoming 15th annual Athfest, in which the justly–praised music, art and film communities in Athens gets to strut their collective stuff for three consecutive days.

Many thousands of visitors will trek to Georgia’s university city June 22–26 to soak up the tunes, et al. Nearly 200 bands (and artists) will perform on three rotating outdoor stages and in a dozen of the best Athenian clubs and other music venues, including the 40 Watt, Melting Point, Flicker Theatre, Cine, Bad Manor, Caledonia Lounge, New Earth Music Hall, Far, 255, Rye Bar and others.

They’re not all from Athens, of course, but every act is decidedly southern in one way or another, both near and dear to the Georgian musical heart.

Let’s throw a couple of names out: On the outdoor stages, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit headline on the last day; other semi– famous names include Guadalcanal Diary, Bloodkin, Kevin Kinney, Chickasaw Mudd Puppies and Col. Bruce Hampton.

There’s a children’s stage, film screenings, an artists’ market, gallery shows, and of course the annual Flagpole Awards

ceremony.

Perhaps we should consider a Savannah–Fest on a slightly smaller scale – at least to start with – and then work our way up. This town not only has the talent, it has the support system. And the desire.

If Athens can do it, why can’t Savannah?

See athfest.com for full event schedule – and all the other details you need.

And now, this • Speaking of Athens, the Whigs have been booked into the Jinx for a July 30 show.

• On June 26, it’s an all–day benefit at Coach’s Corner. The noon to 10 p.m. bash will feature performances by the Looters, Hazzard County, Greg Williams, the Chuck Courtenay Band, Strange Brew, Bluesonics, Jack Sherman and more.

• Alt-country singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams - she’s one of the very best there is - has a July 30 date at the stadium in Fort Stewart. That’s all we know at this point - as details come in, we’ll be sure to share them with you.

Looking ahead The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will open the fall season on Sept. 11 - the 10th anniversary of 9/11 - with a Lucas Theatre concert entitled The American Spirit. The program will consist of, among others, George Gershwin’s Manhattan masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue, and music from Aaron Copland.

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North. She voiced that through Rhett Butler. But people in the South chose to see what they wanted to see. They saw it as a glorification of the antebellum South. Mitchell didn’t think it was that.

But she didn’t anticipate that race would be the big controversy coming out of the book. People can say well, she was a part of her time. And she was, she grew up in the South where segregation was literally the law of the land.

We show in the documentary a woman who was raised that way but later on is secretly helping to educate black kids. She was born in 1900 and was killed in that car accident in 1949, so the first half of the century is her personal odyssey.

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Move over, Ken Burns: Georgia Public Broadcasting has made a documentary on Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone With The Wind, which celebrates the 75th anniversary of its publication later this month.

Titled Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel, the documentary combines classic doc techniques with live–action reenactments and was filmed on location in Atlanta, Mitchell’s home.

The film screens June 16 at the Charles H. Morris Center. While the formal “premiere” happens a few days earlier in Atlanta, that event will actually just feature clips from the film.

So technically speaking the Savannah screening is the first public premiere.

We spoke to Executive Producer Pamela Roberts last week.

Nice title: American Rebel. Double entendre with ‘Rebel,’ but you make it clear she’s an American, as opposed to just a Southern, phenomenon.

Pamela Roberts: That’s exactly how I wanted to come across and exactly what I wanted to accomplish with that title.

It seemed to me a great thing to play on the word “rebel,” but she certainly wasn’t a Southern hick.

Why Margaret Mitchell? What’s so special about her?

Pamela Roberts: I became interested in Margaret Mitchell when I found out about four years ago that she had become surreptitiously involved in funding dozens of medical education facilities for African Americans. My understanding of Margaret Mitchell was just about as superficial as anyone’s up to that point. Then I realized she was doing something no one would have predicted she would do.

That was during a time of virulent racism in the deep South. The KKK had risen. And she literally risked her life to do this. I got very intrigued about why she would do it.

Then I backtracked and read Gone With The Wind for the first time and realized, wow, this is a really, really good book. As Pat Conroy said, there’s nothing boring about it — not a boring page in it.

75 years after it was published, the novel continues to have huge appeal.

Pamela Roberts: The book has been published in over 40 languages and roughly 1000 editions. New editions are

sprouting up every month, sometimes in places like Sudan and Iran, where these war-torn, devastated, politically oppressed places are most in need of a character like Scarlett O’Hara, I guess.

It’s actually kind of astonishing when you think about it. A quarter of a million copies are sold around the world very year. That qualifies as an international bestseller, and it’s never stopped.

It’s strange that most people think of Mitchell as some type of avatar of old Southern tradition, but she wasn’t really like that at all, was she?

Pamela Roberts: She viewed herself as a modern woman. She was always pushing the envelope. When the Roaring ‘20s came around she was a flapper.

Her mother was a major suffragist and actually played a major role in helping to pass the 19th Constitutional Amendment, and her mother was a huge factor in her development.

The way Mitchell would manifest that influence wasn’t in becoming a suffragist, but in creating a character like Scarlett who in the antebellum South ended up becoming a businesswoman.

Mitchell thought Gone With The Wind would make the South mad at her. She thought she was writing a critique of the South’s rush to war, and the fact that the South wasn’t ready to go into combat with the very industrialized

What about the movie itself? How did you first envision it?

Pamela Roberts: Basically after looking at photos and almost no video to tell the story we decided we’d have to do reenactments, which hasn’t been done before at GPB. I wanted to literally start at the beginning, so the very first scene is when she’s three years old.

I won’t give away what happens but it impacts her and actually ends up impacting her identity. Her persona was in flux throughout her life, one of the fascinating things about her.

She began to call herself Jenny, and that’s where the tomboy grows into the rebellious teenager who grows into the rebellious flapper who grows into the rebellious author.

She was beautiful, she was attractive and she was sexy. The men in her life are very significant and I wanted to show how they helped or hindered her in what she did. The first husband essentially helped her in a backhand way because he was such a terrible husband that she had to go out and get a job and became a reporter. And a damn good one, too. cs Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel Screens 6–10 p.m. June 16, at the Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Packages start at $50. Seating is limited. Call (404) 685–2644.

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X-Men: First Class

With apologies to Blade aficionados, director Bryan Singer’s 2000 X–Men was really the film that jump–started the cinematic superhero craze that continues to this day. Previous comic–book adaptations tended to be made for television, and such blockbusters as 1978’s Superman and 1989’s Batman proved to be the exception rather than the rule.

But ever since Singer’s exceptional (X–ceptional?) film hit the screen 11 summers ago, there’s been no shortage of super–cinema, with much, much more on the way. In a sense, X–Men: First Class brings us full circle: It’s the best X–Men flick since the original, and while it’s no match for either The Dark Knight or the aforementioned Superman, it still ranks among the top 10 movies to date in this specialized genre. It’s that good.

The film’s high marks across the board are something of a surprise, given the general direction of the franchise. While Singer’s two efforts (X–Men and X2) were solid, Brett Ratner’s X–Men: The Last Stand and Gavin Hood’s X–Men Origins: Wolverine stumbled badly (personally, I don’t think they’re as awful as their reputations, but they’re definitely underwhelming additions to the canon). Under the auspices of director Matthew Vaughn, this one gets the series back on track. Working from a plot fashioned by six writers (including himself as well as Singer), Vaughn employs a generous 132–minute running time in order

to give all the characters and their predicaments breathing room.

The film starts with an image familiar from the 2000 X–Men: Eric Lehnsherr (later Magneto) first becomes aware of his mutant power while a mere lad in a German concentration camp, mentally bending a steel gate in a futile effort to reach his mother. The early idea for this film was to concentrate it solely on Eric (in essence, X–Men Origins: Magneto), but perhaps mindful that this might lead to comparisons to the similarly WWII–set Hannibal Rising – the leaden prequel in which the great character of Hannibal Lecter was reduced to a flesh–chomping Nazi hunter – the powers–that–be quickly opened the playbook to allow equal time to Charles Xavier, who’s living in opulence in a Westchester, NY, mansion while Eric is undergoing tests under the thumb of a Mengele–like Nazi (Kevin Bacon).

Cut to the 1960s, where the adult Eric (Michael Fassbinder) is seeking revenge on his tormentor and the adult Charles (James McAvoy) is wooing college coeds with his patented

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That’s not to say that the effects work is a letdown: On the contrary, the CGI is superb, resulting in some truly exciting set pieces (the sequence in which Eric uses an anchor chain to effectively slice a ship in half is astounding).

X–Men: First Class will of course appeal to fans of the comic books (even those who might nitpick at some major changes from the source material), but its screenplay is streamlined enough so that even the uninitiated should have no trouble hopping aboard. Yet this isn’t dumbed–down, assembly–line product; as one example, check out the clever manner in which the writers manage to work real–life events (chiefly, the Cuban Missile Crisis) into the proceedings.

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pickup lines involving the charming aspects of genetic mutation. Eric soon learns that the former Nazi is now operating under the alias of Sebastian Shaw and, worse, he’s on the verge of starting World War III by playing the Americans and the Russians against each other, Yojimbo style. Circumstances bring together not only Charles and Eric but other mutants all looking for acceptance in a world that is just now becoming aware of their presence but already fearing and despising them for being different. Some of these tortured youths, like the shape–shifting Raven (Winter’s Bone Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence) and the ever–so–slightly misshapen Hank McCoy (Nicholas Hoult), desperately want to look just like “normal” humans, while others, such as moody Alex Summers (Lucas Till) and the vocally gifted Sean Cassidy (Caleb Landry Jones), simply want to be able to control their awesome powers.

Both Charles and Eric are happy to serve as mentors, but to different ends: Charles believes that mutants and humans can eventually coexist peacefully, while Eric feels that humans deserve only contempt and must bow to mutant superiority.

Vaughn appears to be something of a mutant shape–shifter himself, moving from the steely coolness of Layer Cake to the fairy tale romance of Stardust to the relentless brutality of Kick–Ass. Here, he ably demonstrates that he can tackle a mammoth Hollywood blockbuster without getting swallowed whole by the experience.

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Then again, it’s entirely possible you might recognize the sheer laziness that defines this cash–grabbing sequel. Now, of course the bottom line for every sequel is to further line studio coffers, but many follow–ups at least make some sort of effort.

Even more than the latest Pirates of the Caribbean romp, The Hangover Part II displays an alarming lack of originality and drive, in essence merely copying the exact same gags, scenarios and, unbelievably, occasional camera shots from the original. It isn’t as mean–spirited or misogynistic as its predecessor, and there are a couple more chuckles, but otherwise, the only way future generations will be able to tell the pair apart is that one’s set in Las Vegas while the other takes place in Bangkok.

In this outing, Stu (Ed Helms, again the MVP among this motley crew) heads to Thailand to get married and takes buddies Phil (Bradley Cooper), Doug (Justin Bartha) and, with much reluctance, Alan (the perennially annoying Jach Galifianakis, simply not my cup of comedic tea) with him. It’s deja vu all over again, as Phil, Stu and Alan party late and wake up the next morning with no idea of what transpired the night before. Stu has a tattoo on his face, his future brother–in–law (Mason Lee) is missing, and a cigarette–smoking monkey is hanging out in their hotel room.

Those yearning for some summertime bawdiness at the movies would be well–advised to check out Bridesmaids instead, as any random scene in that picture is better than anything on display in The Hangover Part II.

KUNG FU PANDA 2 Hollywood’s obsession with 3–D – or, more accurately, the extra bucks it generates – is so out of hand that it would hardly surprise me to learn that 3–D remakes of Scenes from a Marriage and My Dinner with Andre are in the works. Yet for all of its uselessness when it comes to live–action films not named Avatar, the gimmick is a logical fit when it comes to animated efforts, as witnessed by its employment in (among others) Toy Story 3, Despicable Me and now Kung Fu Panda 2.

Yet it isn’t just that extra dimension that elevates this agreeable sequel to the 2008 blockbuster. As was the case with this spring’s Rango, Kung Fu Panda 2 displays a terrific set design that’s atypically detailed and vibrant for a toon flick. Whereas it was ace

cinematographer Roger Deakins (True Grit) who served as visual consultant on that Johnny Depp vehicle, here it’s Pan’s Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro who’s billed as creative consultant, clear examples of studios not cutting corners when it comes to acquiring the best. KFP2’s backgrounds are frequently so gorgeous to behold that aspiring art directors might further pad the film’s box office haul via repeat viewings.

Everyone else will probably be satisfied after one showing, as the serviceable story finds Po (returning star Jack Black) again teaming up with the kung fu masters collectively known as The Furious Five (Angelina Jolie and her underused co–stars Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu and David Cross), this time to vanquish a deadly enemy (Gary Oldman) who holds the key to Po’s mysterious past. The kids will have a good time, and the adults will be entertained to the point that they won’t secretly be wondering what R–rated film is playing in the adjacent auditorium.

Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 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, On Stranger Tides is too long (even though it’s the shortest of the four Pirates movies!), too cluttered and too forgetful of the reason why we’re here in the first place.

That would be to watch Johnny 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 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. CS

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Solo exhibition of travel photography by Eric Prine. Opening reception: June 10, 6-8pm Mr. Beast, 1522 Bull St. , http://www.mr-beast. com/

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.

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 entrée choice (baby sirloin, roast pork, or roast chicken), non-alcoholic beverage, and gratuity.

For tickets, email joanne.garciamelendez@ zontasavannah.com.

Call for Entries Artists: “Artly Routine”

Open call for entries. This show explores the habitual yet significant musings of creative minds. Give us your morning to-do lists, your afternoon brainstorms, and your midnight sketches. For consideration, please send 5-10

images of recent work and/or creating process and an artist statement to artlyroutine@studio2ten-sav.com. Entry Fee is 25.00. Deadline is June 17th with a July 1st opening.

Junior League Accepting New Members

The Junior League of Savannah is an organization committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities. Must be over 21. Deadline for applications is June 25. For more info, email headquarters@jrleaguesav.org.

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.

LeadershipSavannah.org

Looking for Pop Art

Space Gallery Tybee is looking for pop art. No submission fee. No wall space fee. No fees at all. Deadline for submissions: July 5th. For more info, contact Minnabeezy@gmail.com or visit the facebook page: Space Gallery Tybee

Models Needed for Life Drawing

Arts Academy. Aftercare is available MondayThursday until 5 p.m. For more info call 912525-5945 or visit our website at www.scad.edu/ artsmarts

Art,-Music, Piano and Voice-coaching

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

AWOL Summer Camp

Two sessions, July 1-15 and July 18-29 for two age groups, ages 7-11 and 12-18. Campers will learn about the history of hip hop culture and how to utilize the four elements (MCing, DJing, Graffiti art, and Breakdancing) as a means of self-expression. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm. $95/ week, plus one-time $35 registration fee. For more info: www.awolinc.org

Be Your Own Life Coach

Learn classical techniques to help with the brainstorming of ideas and to move those ideas to the implementation stage. Light refreshments and great environment provided. $5. June 16, 6pm. For full info: http://www. meetup.com/Become-Your-Own-Life-Coach/ events/20165431/

Beading Classes

Must be 18+ and available on Wednesday nights from 8pm-10pm. Call Minna 786-3254667, Or e-mail minnabeezy@gmail.com for more info.

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/

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 June 17. Call 912-651-6410 or visit www.savannahga.gov for info.

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

Savannah Youth Council

Studio/Exhibition Space Available

Over 5,000 Sq. Ft. available for artist studios, music shows, photo shoots, filmmaking, office space, private events and more. Make an appointment to view: 233-1095 or email booking@ studio2ten-sav.com

Volunteer Docents Needed

Davenport House volunteer docent/tour guide training is offered in July. This is a four week training program. Docents lead tours and assist with programming for people from around the world who visit the historic house. Call Dottie Kraft at 236-8097 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or email at info@davenporthousemuseum.org

Classes, Camps & Workshops $1 Gymnastics Class

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

Art Classes

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

Art Smarts Camp

Theme-based programs are designed to broaden students’ understanding and appreciation of the arts. Art Smarts camp takes place Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Savannah

Bible Camp

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

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/

Coast Guard Boating Class

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering a Boat Georgia class for teens beginning June 21. The class will meet for two sessions June 21 and June 23 from 9:00AM to 12:30 PM at H.V. Jenkins High School. Cost for course materials is $15.00. Call Kent Shockey 897-7656 for information or see www.savannahaux.com for details and to register.

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

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.

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

German Classes

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

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

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation

Learn to find inner peace. Wednesdays 7-8:15 PM June 1, 8, 15 st Yoga Me Fit (7208 Hodgson Memorial Dr., inside Savannah Plastic Surgery).

Class Fee: $10 or $5 student/seniors. No prior experience necessary. For info, call 803-2560150.

Learn to Draw

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

Call for details. 912-507-7138.

Meditation Classes

Introductory Buddhist meditation classes Learn how to find inner peace Wednesdays 7-8:15 PM June 1, 8, 15 At Yoga Me Fit (7208 Hodgson Memorial Dr., inside Savannah Plastic Surgery) Class Fee: $10 or $5 student/seniors No prior experience necessary. For information, call 803-256-0150. $10 or $5 students/ seniors

Mindfulness Meditation Class

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.

Ms. Amy’s School of Music

A small privately owned studio offering: Private and Group Lessons, Piano, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, and more! Parent & Me classes for infants - toddlers. Group preschool music classes WWW.MSAMYSCHOOLOFMUSIC.COM

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A music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school or college and would like to have the opportunity to begin playing again. Dust off your instrument every Monday night at 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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Plein Painting Workshop

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.

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Prepared Childbirth Class

An overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. 6:30-8:30pm, Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, Women’s Health Institute Conference Room at Memorial. $75 per couple.

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

Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes

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

Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. , Savannah

Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program

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

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.

Coastal MINIs

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

Coastal Readers & Writers Circle

A Creative Writing and Reading discussion group that meets the 3rd Sunday of every month, 3:30-5pm

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

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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Exploring The American Revolution in Savannah

Interested in exploring the role Savannah played in the American Revolution? It is the goal of this organization to attract a wide range of interested persons including, artists, writers, teachers and historians for discussion, site exploration and creative collaboration. Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6pm.

Email, Kathleen Thomas: exploretherevolution@gmail.com for more info.

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA

Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is the price of the meal. RSVP to 660-8257. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt

Honor Flight Savannah

A non-profit organization dedicated to sending our area World War II veterans to Washington DC to visit the new WWII Memorial. All expenses are paid by Honor Flight Savannah, which is not a government-supported program. They depend on donations from the community to fund their efforts. For more info: www.honorflightsavannah.org

Every Wed. 5:00PM at My House Consignments & More, 206 W. Broughton St. No fees.

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Talk, knit, share have fun!

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This is a club for wood-turning enthusiasts.

Call Hank Weisman at 786-6953.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary

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

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

Join other moms for fun, inspiration, guest speakers, food and creative activities while children ages birth to 5 are cared for in a preschool-like setting. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:1511:30 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/

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 Ack-

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Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

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

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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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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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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.

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 Guardian Angels

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.

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

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

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

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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

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Savannah Kennel Club

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ARIES

(March 21–April 19) You have a poetic license, as well as astrological permission, to be extra cute in the coming week. I mean you have a divine mandate to exceed the usual levels of being adorable and charming and delectable. Here’s the potential problem with that, though: Trying to be cute doesn’t usually result in becoming cuter; often it leads to being smarmy and pretentious.

So how can you take advantage of the cosmic imperative to be wildly, extravagantly, sublimely cute –– without getting all self–conscious about it? That’s your riddle of the week.

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) It would be an excellent week for you to declare war on everything that wastes your time. Well, maybe “declaring war” is not quite the right spirit to adopt; after all, we don’t want you to go around constantly enraged and hostile.

How about if we phrase it this way: It’s prime time for you to ingeniously and relentlessly elude all activities, invitations, temptations, trains of thought, and habits that offer you nothing in return for the precious energy you give to them. Of course this is always a worthy project, but it so happens that you’re likely to achieve far more progress than usual if you do it now.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) Primatologist Jane Goodall, who lived for years among chimpanzees in Tanzania, is one of the world’s top experts on the creatures. Can you guess what her favorite toy was when she was young? A stuffed monkey, of course. There were no doubt foreshadowings like that in your own childhood or adolescence, Gemini. Right? Signs of the magic you would eventually seek to ripen? Seeds of destiny that had just begun to sprout? Now would be a good time to reflect on those early hints. You’ll benefit from updating your understanding of and commitment to the capacities they revealed.

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) After all these years, the American presidential election of 2000 still makes me cringe. Because of the archaic laws governing the

process, the candidate who “lost” the election actually got 543,895 more votes than the guy who “won.” How could anyone in good conscience, even those who supported the less–popular “winner,” have sanctioned such a result? It was perverse. It was pathological.

It was crazy–making. I’d say the same thing if the roles had been reversed, and Gore had become president with a half–million fewer votes than Bush. You must not let something comparable to this anomaly happen in your personal life in the coming weeks, Cancerian. It is crucial that every winner be the one who deserves to be. Don’t sacrifice what’s right in order to serve corrupt protocol or outmoded conventions.

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) I dreamed you had been tending an unusual garden for months.

Your crops weren’t herbs or flowers or vegetables, but rather miniature volcanoes. Each was now ripe and stood about waist–high.

They erupted with a steady flow of liquid blue fire that you were harvesting in large, gold, Grail–like cups. Apparently this stuff was not only safe to drink, but profoundly energizing. You sipped some of the potion yourself and distributed the rest to a large gathering of enthusiastic people who had come to imbibe your tasty medicine. The mood was festive, and you were radiant. This dream of mine is a good metaphor for your life in the immediate future.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Darryl Dawkins played professional basketball from 1975 to 1996.

One of the sport’s more colorful personalities, he said he lived part–time on the planet Lovetron, a place where he perfected his interplanetary funkmanship. He also liked to give names to his slam dunks. The “Turbo Sexophonic Delight” was a favorite, but the best was his “Chocolate– Thunder–Flying, Teeth–Shaking, Glass–Breaking, Rump–Roasting, Bun–Toasting, Wham–Bam–I–Am Jam.” I encourage you to try some Darryl Dawkins–like behavior in your own chosen field, Virgo. Give a name to your signature move or your special play. With playful flair, let people know how much you love what you do and how good you

are at what you do.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) According to research published in The Journal of Personality (tinyurl. com/NoToSex), many college students prefer ego strokes to sex.

Given the choice between making love with a desirable partner and receiving a nice big compliment, a majority opted for the latter. In the near future, Libra, it’s important that you not act like one of these self–esteem–starved wimps. You need the emotional and physical catharsis that can come from erotic union and other sources of pleasurable intensity far more than you need to have your pride propped up.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) An uncanny stretching sensation will soon be upon you if it’s not already. Whether you’re prepared or not, you will be asked, prodded, and maybe even compelled to expand. It could feel stressful or exhilarating or both. And it will probably force you to rethink your fascination with anyone or anything you love to hate. For best results, I suggest that you don’t resist the elongation and enlargement. In fact, it would be a very good idea to cooperate. As the odd magic unfolds, it will increase your capacity for taking advantage of paradox. It may also give you a surprising power to harness the energy released by the friction between oppositional forces.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

You’re in a phase of your astrological cycle when you’re likely to be as attractive and endearing and in demand as it’s possible for you to be. I am not making any absurdly extravagant claims here –– am not implying you’ll be as charismatic as a rock star and as lovable as a kitten –– but you will be pushing the limits of your innate allure.

I bet your physical appearance will be extra appealing, and you’ll have an instinct for highlighting the most winsome aspects of your personality. To help you take advantage of the potential that’s now available, please add the following word to your vocabulary: “concupiscible,” which means “worthy of being desired.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

Nicolas Cage is a Capricorn. While performing his film roles, he often loses his composure. Of course the crazy things he does as an actor aren’t real and don’t lead to dire consequences in his actual life. But they afford him a great deal of emotional release. Let’s hypothesize that, like Cage, you could benefit from expressing the hell out of yourself without causing any mayhem. Is there a cork– lined sanctuary where you could go and safely unveil explosions of extreme emotions? Or some equivalent? For inspiration, check this Youtube compendium of Cage uncaged: bit.ly/CageUncaged.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) My divinations suggest that you’d be wise to assign yourself an errand in the wilderness. The precise nature of the errand has not been revealed to me, but I suspect it involves you going to an untamed place whose provocative magic will tangibly alter your consciousness, awakening you to some truth about your destiny that you’ve been unable to decipher.

I also believe your task is more likely to succeed if you create a small, whimsical shrine there in your ad hoc sanctuary.

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) Do you have any idea of how many of your diapers your mother changed when you were a baby?

It was almost certainly over 1,000.

Have you ever calculated how many meals she prepared for you?

That number probably exceeds 10,000. While we’re on the subject, do you remember who taught you to read and write? Can you visualize the face of the first person besides your parents who made you feel interesting or well–loved or real? I encourage you to follow this line of thought as far as you can.

It’s a perfect time, astrologically speaking, to visualize memories of specific times you’ve been well cared for and thoroughly blessed.

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.

A weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30pm-9pm at Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St., each Monday. Anyone craving some good conversation is invited to drop by. No cost. For more info, email athenapluto@yahoo. com or look up The Philo Cafe on Facebook.

or Darowe. E-mail: abeniculturalarts@gmail. com St. Pius Family Resource Center,

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Theremin/Electronic Music Enthusiasts

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 ,

Victorian Neighborhood Association

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/

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.

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

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

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

Windsor Forest High Class of ’91 Reunion

The Windsor Forest High School class of 1991 will hold its 20 year reunion on July 23 at 7pm at the Alee Temple Ballroom. Cost is $75/ couple or $40/single. For more info, visit Facebook: WFHS Reunion and WFHS ’91 Reunion or Email: WFHS91@gmail.com

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation

Meets the second Tuesday of every month (except October), 6:00 pm at Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner Street. Call 912232-3549 or email chesteraellis@comcast.net for more information.

Conferences Coastal Empire Education Conference

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

Dance Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Classes for multiple ages in the art of performance dance and Adult fitness dance.

Styles include African, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Gospel. Classes are held Monday through Friday at the St. Pius X Family Resource Center. Classes start at $25.00 per month. For more information call 912-631-3452 or 912-272-2797. Ask for Muriel

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Argentine Tango

Lessons Sundays 1-3:30pm. Open to the public. Cost $3.00 per person. Wear closed toe leather soled shoes if available. For more information call 912-925-7416 or email savh_ tango@yahoo.com.

Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h Ferguson Ave. ,

Beginners Belly Dance Classes

Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/skill levels welcome. Every Sunday, Noon-1PM, Fitness Body and Balance Studio 2127 1/2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/four. 912-5960889 or www.cairoonthecoast.com

Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle

The perfect class for those with little to no dance background. Cybelle has been formally trained and has been performing for over a decade. $15/class. Tues: 7-8pm. Visit www. cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912-414-1091 Private classes are also available. Walk-ins are welcome. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave.

C.C. Express Dance Team

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

Ceili Club

Experience Irish Culture thru Irish social dancing. No partner or experience needed.

Learn the basics of Irish Ceili dancing. 7176 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For more info email PrideofIrelandGA@ gmail.com.

Home Cookin’ Cloggers

Meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Savannah cs

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“Sum Sudoku” Put one digit from 1-9 in each square of this Sudoku so that the following three conditions are met: 1) each row, column, and 3x3 box (as marked by shading in the grid) contains the digits 1–9 exactly one time; 2) no digit is repeated within any of the areas marked off by heavy lines; and 3) the sums of the numbers in each area marked off by heavy lines total the little number given in each of those areas. For example, the digits in the upper-leftmost square in the grid and the square directly beneath it will add up to 7. Now do what I tell you -- solve!!! psychosudoku@hotmail.com

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DISCOUNT FOR FOOD SERVICE AND HOTEL EMPLOYEES EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS 2BR/1BA & 1BR/1BA APTS. LR, kitchen, refrigerator, stove, all utilities & cable included. $179 & $225 weekly. $850/monthly with utilities. No Credit check.

912-472-0628/341-6122

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

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

Call 912-844-5995.

SPACIOUS ROOMS FOR RENT Newly renovated on busline.2 blocks from Downtown Kroger,3 blocks from Historic Forsyth Park. $150/week w/No deposit.

844-5995

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Furnished, affordable room available includes utility, cable,refrigerator, central heat/air. $115-$140/weekly, no deposit.Call 912-844-3609 NEED A ROOM? STOP LOOKING! Great rooms available ranging from $115-$140/weekly. Includes refrigerators, cable w/HBO, central heat/air. No deposit. Call 912-398-7507.

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$80/week plus $20 key deposit.

Corner of 38th and Drayton. Call 912-234-9779 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.

ROOMMATES WANTED West Savannah: Very Clean, newly remodeled w/central heat/air, stove,refrigerator,cable, washer/dryer, WiFi. On busline. Starting at $125/week.

Call 912-272-6919

One, Two & Three Bedrooms. CLEAN, comfortable rooms.

Washer/dryer, air, cable, HBO, Call for viewing, 912-349-4899 RENT: DUPLEX 1204 E.53rd Street.

2BR/1BA $475/month plus $475/deposit. Two blocks off Waters Ave, Close to Daffin Park. Call 234-2726 Days/Nights/Weekends.

Rooms For Rent $100 Rooms for rent $100-150wk. Includes wireless internet, washer/dryer and, cable. Call Randy (530)415-3129

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3BD/2BA remodeled mobile homes in nice Garden City mobile home park. Pool, basketball court, playground, clubhouse. Low down affordable payments. Credit check required. Call Gwen or Della, 912-964-7675.

SECTION 8 ACCEPTED PETS OK WITH APPROVAL 1305 E 39th St. Total Electric, 3BR/1BA, Living room/Dining, Kitchen w/range & refrigerator, W/D connections, CH&A. Rent $700; Deposit $650 References & Credit Check Required on Rentals

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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

FOR RENT: 1BR Apt, LR, kitchen, bath. Very clean: 110 West RENT-TO-OWN 40th Street. $390/per month.

Large 2BR/2BA & Small 355-7886 or 667-7347

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ConneCtSavannah.Com SOUTHSIDE •1BR apts, washer/dryer included. Water & trash included, $625/month.

•2BR/1.5BA townhouse apt, total electric, w/washer & dryer/$650.

Call 927-3278

UPCHURCH ENTERPRISES 912-665-0592 912-354-7737

HUNTER’S CHASE SUBDIVISION 3BR/2BA, single car garage, fenced backyard. Military Discount. $950/month, $950/deposit.

AVAILABLE ROOMS:

ceiling fans. $110-$140 weekly.

No deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065 EAST SAVANNAH ROOMMATES WANTED: Clean w/central heat/air, stove, refrigerator, cable, washer/dryer. On busline. Starting @ $125/week.

Call 912-433-2031.

EFFICIENCIES $160/per week & up. Utilities included, Furnished, private bath. No Deposit.

Call 912-695-7889 or 912-342-3840 FURNISHED EFFICIENCY: 1510 Lincoln St. $155/week or $165/week for double occupancy, Includes microwave, refrigerator, stove, & utilities! Call 912.231.0240 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

WE HAVE Affordable Rooms starting at $125/week. All utilities included, washer/dryer, central air/heat. Fully furnished.

No deposit.

912-228-1242 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.

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130 ALPINE DRIVE: Roommate Wanted. $500/mo., NO deposit or $150/week. Near Hunter AAF. Available Now. 912-272-8020

cars 910 2006 Ford Freestar SE. 78K miles, leather, loaded, 3rd row seating, 6BA09297. $8,999. Call Coastal Chevrolet, 866-670-3786 2006 V6, Auto, 71K miles, PW, PL, CD, AC, Custom wheels. $14,900.

Call Coastal Chevrolet, 866-670-3786 2007 Ford F-150 Supercab STX. V8, Auto, PW, PL, CD, AC, Chrome Wheels, 7NA05170. $17,939.. Call Coastal Chevrolet, 866-670-3786 2009 Chevy Impala LT. 3.5L, Auto, Leather, PW, PL, CD, Alloy Wheels. $14,499. Call Coastal Chevrolet, 866-670-3786 2010 Chevy Camaro SS. 6.2L, V8, Auto, Leather, Moonroof, PW, PL, CD/MP3, Alloy Wheels, Bal. Fact.

Warranty. $34,900. Call Coastal Chevrolet, 866-670-3786 2010 VW Jetta Limited. 4Cyl, Auto, 34K miles, PW, PL, CD, AC, AM079737. $18,733. Call Coastal Chevrolet, 866-670-3786 BARRACUDA, 1966- No engine, no trans. Great condition, have all parts, new wheels & tires MUST GO! $1,250. 912-655-8733 or 912-312-5228 BUICK Roadmaster Estate Wagon, 1994- $1,500 OBO. 912-233-6476 Chevrolet Camaro, 1999. V6.

5-speed, Clean, Power Windows and Locks. $6500 OBO. Alonzo 912-349-1047 Dodge Dakota SLT,2005 V6, Auto, Full power, Chrome wheels. $9,999. Call Coastal Chevrolet, 866-670-3786 Dodge Grand Caravan SE,2006.

63K miles, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, CD, AC, 6B539404. $12,999. Call Coastal Chevrolet, 866-670-3786

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

Ford F-150, 1994 Extra Clean, Cold A/C, Automatic, Power Windows and locks.

Call Alonzo 912-349-1047 $3500 OBO Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, 2009. 40 Cyl, 25K miles, Auto, rear spoiler, full power, 94034183, $18,358.

Call Coastal Chevrolet, 866-670-3786 WE PAY CASH for junk cars & trucks! Call 964-0515 Boats & accessories 950

14’ MCKEE CRAFT, Fiberglass, 70HP Yamaha moSEEKING MALE Roommate, tor. Good for water skiEast side area. No drugs or al- ing, fishing, crabbing or cohol. Call 912-547-6594 or family cruising $3500.

912-897-5044 912-308-3373 transportation 900

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.

cars 910 2005 Chevy Tahoe, V8, Auto, PW, PL, CD, Ac, Running Boards, 5R160148. $16,939. Call Coastal Chevrolet, 866-670-3786

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