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Compline: ‘Saying Goodnight to God’

Formerly held at Christ Church, the popular chanted Compline by candlelight has moved to Independent Presbyterian Church (corner of Bull Street and Oglethorpe). It happens every Sunday night at 9 p.m. Free and open to the public of any and all denominations.

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Wednesday Film: Sherlock Holmes & the Secret Weapon, (1943, UK)

What: Psychotronic Film Society presents the classic B&W Basil Rathbone mystery.

When: Wed. Jan. 18, 8 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $6 Gen. Adm. Info: SentientBean.com/

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Thursday Lecture: The Arab Spring, Prospects for Democracy

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What: Savannah Council on World Affairs presents Thomas E. Garrett of the International Republican Institute, and Leslie Campbell of the National Democratic Institute, through their Engage America Speakers Series. Membership social: 7:30 p.m. Lecture: 8 p.m.

When: Thu. Jan. 19 Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Cost: $10 Gen. Adm. FREE for members, mil., stdts., educ Info: 912-272-4466

films screen throughout the weekend.

Friday, 7pm. Saturday, 3pm (all ages show) and 7pm. Saturday bike ride at 11am, beginning at Forsyth Park (Bull St. and Park Ave.) When: Fri. Jan. 20, Sat. Jan. 21 Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St., Cost: $10/adults. $5/children & military.

Info: www.mountainfilm.org/tour/stop/ mountainfilm-on-tour-savannah

Film: Cary Grant Birthday Film Marathon Weekend

What: Happy 107th Birthday Cary!

Friday, 7pm, North By Northwest, the 1958 Alfred Hitchcock thriller.

Saturday, 2pm, The Bachelor & the Bobby-Soxer, a 1947 screwball comedy.

Saturday, 5pm, Arsenic and Old Lace, the 1944 comedy directed by Frank Capra.

Buy a pass to all three movies for $15.

When: Fri. Jan. 20 Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Cost: $8 Gen. Adm. $5 Seniors.

Info: 912-525-5050. tickets.savannahboxoffice.com/eventperformances.

Savannah Low Country Home and Garden Event

What: An extravaganza of home decor and improvements, plus the Kid Zone.

Theater: Seussical, The Musical

What: Savannah Children’s Theatre presents the hit musical that brings to life Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, and other Dr. Seuss characters. Live orchestra and children and adult performers. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m.

When: Fri. Jan. 20, Sat. Jan. 21, Sun. Jan. 22 Where: Savannah Children’s Theatre, Crossroad Shopping Center, 2160 E. Victory Dr. Cost: $15-20 plus fees.

Info: 912-238-9015. www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org/

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Saturday Nature Outing: Salt Marsh Walk; Life on the Edge

What: Wilderness Southeast guided stroll along a salt marsh trail. Tour size 4 to 12 people. Meet on Tybee Island; call for specific directions. Reservations required. www.wilderness-southeast.org When: Sat. Jan. 21, Noon-2 p.m.

Where: Tybee Island Cost: $25/person Info: 912-236-8115. www.wildernesssoutheast.org/

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

What: Eight shows at various times during the 2012 run.

When: Thu. Jan. 19, Fri. Jan. 20, Sat. Jan. 21 Where: Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Cost: $7.50 - $35 Info: www.savannahcivic.com/

Savannah Philharmonic Chamber Concert: Works for Winds, Violin and Piano

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Friday 3rd Annual Mountainfilm on Tour

What: Touring selections from Telluride, Colorado’s nonprofit film festival designed to educate and inspire audiences about critical issues. Nearly 20 short

Friday, 2-7pm. Sat. 10am-7pm. Sun. 11-5pm.

When: Fri. Jan. 20, Sat. Jan. 21 Where: Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr., Cost: $7/ Gen. Adm. $5 seniors, $4 military.

Info: www.savannahhomeandgardenshow.com/

Chico & Rita is one of the big movies at the Psychotronic Film Festival

What: The Savannah Philharmonic presents chamber music from romantic composers such as Donizetti and Brahms.

When: Sat. Jan. 21, 5 p.m.

Where: Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway Cost: $15 advance, or at the door.

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Music: Gregg Allman

What: Georgia’s music legend who’s

called Richmond Hill home for years.

When: Sat. Jan. 21, 8 p.m.

Where: Johnny Mercer Theater at the Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Cost: $25-50 Info: www.savannahcivic.com/

Roses Are Red

What: ‘Romantic evening in the

stacks’ benefits Live Oak Public Libraries. Cocktails, dinner, silent auction.

When: Sat. Jan. 21 7 p.m.

Where: Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Cost: $100 per person Info: liveoakpl.org

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Sunday Psychotronic Film Fest: Day 1

What: “Savannah’s Other Film Festival” presents a week of unique and memorable indie and foreign movies.

Sunday schedule: 2 p.m. “Adhisaya Piravi” (1990, India) Infamous & Bizarre Musical Action Comedy. In Tamil with English subtitles.

5 p.m. “The Innocents” (1961, U.K.) B&W Psychological Horror Classic from Truman Capote.

8 p.m. “Chico & Rita” (2010, Spain) Animated 1940s Cuban Jazz Romance. In Spanish with English Subtitles.

When: Sun. Jan. 22 Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: $9 per film. One Day Pass M-F $15, Sat-Sun $22 Info: 912-713-1137. PsychotronicFilmSavannah.org/

Coastal Jazz Association: A Jazz Rent Party

What: A jazz event to raise funds supporting CJA concerts and programs.

Featuring Teddy Adams, Ben Tucker, Claire Frazier and others.

When: Sun. Jan. 22, 5 p.m.

Where: Savannah Westin Resort, 1 Resort Dr., Hutchinson Island Cost: Free

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Music: American Traditions Competition Quarterfinals

Monday What: 6:30 p.m. “The Cat O’ Nine

Tuesday

Tails” (1971, Italy)Creepy Dario Argento Giallo Murder Mystery.

9 p.m. “The Scarlet Worm” (2011, USA) Southern Premiere. Live Q&A with filmmaker follows screening.

When: Mon. Jan. 23 Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: $9 per film. One Day Pass M-F $15, Sat-Sun $22

What: Vocalists compete for over $40,000 in prizes and recording. All contestants must perform songs written by American songwriters.

Shows 5 & 8 pm each night.

When: Tue. Jan. 24 Where: Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull Street, Cost: $35 per night (for two shows each night)

Author lecture and dessert: Maggie Anton

Psychotronic Film Fest: Day 3

What: Author of the Rashi’s Daugh-

ters historical fiction trilogy, “Novels of Love and the Talmud in Medieval France.”

When: Mon. Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Agudath Achim Synagogue, 9 Lee Blvd.

Cost: $12/door, $10/advance.

Info: 912-480-4686.

What: 6:30 p.m. “Petey Wheatstraw-The Devil’s Son-In-Law” (1977, USA) Rudy Ray Moore’s Raunchy, Occult Blaxploitation Comedy.

9 p.m. “Fred and Vinnie” (2011, USA) Acclaimed Deadpan Indie Comedy and multiple festival award winner.

When: Tue. Jan. 24 Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: $9 per film. One Day Pass M-F $15, Sat-Sun $22 Info: PsychotronicFilmSavannah.org/

Downton Abbey comes to City Hall

by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

It’s about a strict pecking order and complex rules of social standing. It’s about betrayal, envy and subtle mutual acrimony.

It’s about interesting and unusual accents.

Oh, and the hit PBS show Downton Abbey is also about all those things.

Watching Savannah City Council on the most recent webcast at the excellent City Government channel (savannahgovtv. pegcentral.com) vividly reminded me of the uber–popular British series, now airing Sunday nights on your friendly local Georgia Public Broadcasting station.

But Downton Abbey is entertainment. It’s supposed to be kind of ridiculous. (Full disclosure: I’m a fan. Yeah, I said it.)

Your City Council isn’t supposed to get swept away in Masterpiece Theatre episodes of court intrigue like the recent one involving “officers of the council.”

Here’s the synopsis for the latest episode of the long–running drama: Alderman Tony Thomas wanted other council members to elect him Mayor Pro Tem, the person who runs council meetings when the actual mayor, now Edna Jackson, is sick or out of town. But he withdrew when he realized Alderman Van Johnson had the votes locked up.

Alderwoman Mary Ellen Sprague also wanted to be Mayor Pro Tem. But, realizing it was down to Thomas and Johnson, she then made herself available for colleagues to appoint her “Chairman of Council.”

She didn’t get that either: Thomas did.

Sprague also didn’t get the “Vice Chair” spot — Alderwoman Mary Osborne did.

But in a twist, Mayor Jackson seemingly awarded a new position, “Assistant Vice Chair,” to Sprague as a consolation prize. As near as I can reckon, Sprague is now supposed to, in Mayor Jackson’s words, “work closely with me getting ready for LOST and TSPLOST,” i.e., raising your taxes.

City Attorney James Blackburn, under whose tenure City Council has committed numerous violations of state open meetings law, assured Jackson she had the power to invent a position for Sprague according to

the City charter. Feel better?

Meanwhile, when newly elected Alderman Tom Bordeaux heard that his arch– nemesis and bitter enemy Tony Thomas would be Chairman of Council, he interrupted and said, “Now wait a second. I haven’t cast a single vote for that.”

(When a guy who served years in the dysfunctional Georgia House of Representatives thinks your meeting is out of order, that might be a red flag!)

And that’s just what we saw in public. In true Downton Abbey fashion, most of the real action happened behind closed doors.

Jackson and Thomas and Sprague met in yet another one of those likely illegal closed meetings for which Savannah is becoming notorious throughout the state.

I’d love to tell you what they said, but well... the meeting was closed.

There you have it, soap opera fans.

The funniest thing about all this is how devoid of actual responsibility these titles are — especially considering how little power the real Mayor of Savannah has in the charter (a remedy invoked after corrupt administrations in the ‘50s).

The Mayor of Savannah, truth be told, does little more than hold the gavel and run council meetings. Granted, that’s not a small job, and the bully pulpit is a powerful tool for change (both positive or negative, as former Mayor Otis Johnson showed us).

But it’s essentially one vote out of nine.

The Mayor Pro Tem, then, is basically the person who’s told at a concert, hey, can you watch my seat while I go to the bathroom?

I’m not sure why this position is widely seen as a springboard to the mayor job — so much so that, before becoming mayor, Edna Jackson generally referred to herself as Mayor Pro Tem rather than the title to which she was actually elected by the people, Alderman at Large.

But hey, it seemed to work for her.

As for “Chairman of Council” and the quasi–mythical “Vice Chairman,” they seem to be ceremonial positions meant to assuage the feelings of whichever hyper–sensitive, upward–climbing council members didn’t stroke enough other hyper–sensitive egos on council to get the Mayor Pro Tem nod.

“This has been a very trying situation,” Mayor Jackson said to the council at the most recent workshop session before the formal meeting. “I want us to have a united front when we go out in the chambers.”

I appreciate Mayor Jackson’s sincerity, and I appreciate that she’s trying to preemptively reduce the simmering levels of competitive resentment on City Council before they really get out of hand — something her predecessor notably could not or would not do.

But I question this commonly-held idea that a City Council or County Commission must always present “a united front.”

Why should they? Aren’t they elected to serve their constituents, not each other?

When you say you’re going to tailor your vote to get a “united front,” aren’t you saying the opinions of your fellow politicians are more important than the opinions of the actual voters you represent?

And doesn’t that lead to ridiculous British soap opera situations like giving people meaningless honorary titles in addition to the ones to which they’ve been elected?

I don’t want to sound hypocritical — it’s true that I also didn’t appreciate it when there were plenty of very contentious 5–4 votes on Otis Johnson’s watch.

We’d all prefer that elected officials get along. But a “united front” is only worth something when the thing being voted on is commonly held to be so important that everyone should agree on the way forward.

In most situations, voters and taxpayers are served better when the politicians they elect actually do their job, i.e., fight for their constituents, whether the final vote tally is 5–4 or 9–0.

We fought the British in order to have the right for each of us to be represented fairly.

Let Downton Abbey be Downton Abbey, and City Council be City Council. cs

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I try hard to brand myself as a tough lady, a woman of valor, a working mama who feeds backyard chickens in high–heeled boots.

But next to some women, it’s obvious I’m merely an amateur — a poseur, really — in the field of badassery.

Specifically, I am referring to the Savannah Derby Devils.

If you’ve been a spectator, you’re already making squealy dolphin sounds in anticipation of the 2012 season, the Devils’second in the 6000–seat Civic Center. If you’ve never been to a bout, please get ready to rock come May. Basically, these free–wheeling females radiate so much awesomeness they sell back the extra voltage back to power the grid. The “Savannah” in their moniker means that this is their town, and they are just letting us live here. There used to be a street downtown named after them, but it had to be changed because nobody crosses the Derby Devils and survives.

It’s a known fact that the mere mention of the Derby Devils makes Chuck Norris curl up in the fetal position and whisper nursery rhymes to himself in order to stave off the bone–shaking terror.

As demagogic as they appear, the truth is that Derby Devils are not necessarily born, but made. Every year, these divine women of kinetic flow host Roller Girl Boot Camp, a one–week orientation and group lesson that introduces the sport of derby to wannabes and allows the team to troll for new talent, better known as “fresh meat.” This year’s camp starts on Sunday, Jan. 22 at Supergoose Sports and is open casey jones

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I’ve heard for years how Boot Camp is an incredible way to connect with interesting, cool women, and how attending doesn’t necessarily mean a commitment to try out for the team (though some campers go on to volunteer as scorekeepers, referees and “jeerleaders.”)

I believe it all. I think it sounds amazing. For everyone else. I prefer cheering from the stands with all my teeth, thankyouverymuch.

I go to great lengths every January to avoid Boot Camp recruitment

by Fear Abby, the Devils’ longtime superstar scorer and current coach who I would have the terrifying pleasure of calling a friend if that’s what you call someone you like a lot who also scares the shit out of you.

(Actually, Fear Abby does not have friends. She has acolytes with whom she deigns her oxygen to be shared.)

This time, Fear Abby brings along reinforcements: Hello Kidney, a fresh meat graduate of 2011 Boot Camp who tore up the floor last season as a B–team jammer (the scoring position in the sport of derby.)

Together, they shred my carefully curated collection of Very Good Reasons Why I Cannot Attend Derby Boot Camp into a pile of toilet paper confetti.

Well, I really don’t have the time, I explain to this duo of destruction.

“Bitch, please.” Fear Abby favors Gene Simmons makeup circa 1978, making her seem like the world’s scariest kindergarten teacher. “It’s one afternoon and four evenings. You can TVR ‘Glee’. Sheesh.”

Oops, I sold my roller skates at a garage sale in 1988.

Derby Devil Hello Kidney

“Not a problem. Skates are included with admission, just like a roller rink,” responds Abby.

Uh, I have a lot of expensive orthodontia to protect.

“We provide mouthguards,” growls Hello Kidney. “And helmets, knee and elbow pads. And you have to wear them. Or else.”

I’ve got kids at home?

Abby snarls. “Half the Devils are mothers! Kidney here has three kittens under four years old and she’s still nursing! Next excuse?”

I confess it very, very quietly: I’m scared. Once, in college, this insane refrigerator–shaped girl slidetackled me during a dorm soccer game and made me cry. In short, I am a wuss.

They nod sympathetically.

“Yes, pain hurts,” agrees Abby.

“But in a good way, sometimes,” adds Kidney. “The best way to learn how to fall is to fall.”

For a few minutes they forget about me as they chat amiably about the various injuries they and others have incurred, such as pancake– sized bruises, nosebleeds, broken bones and something called “a giner shiner,” the effect of what happens when you get wracked in the crotch with a wheel.

I must have looked pale, because they reassured me that there’s no shoving or any other aggressive contact at Boot Camp, just basic skating drills and good times. If someone does require medical attention, Derby blocker Felony Melanie is a registered nurse.

(Oh yeah, Fear Abby also articulated that if you’re not comfortable saying or hearing the word “vagina” on an hourly basis, roller derby is definitely not for you. In that regard, I’ll fit right in.)

Fear Abby glares at me. “Any more cop-outs, girl?”

Er, none.

Is being too scared to roll with the Devils better or worse than being too scared not to? CS Savannah Derby Devil Boot Camp runs Jan. 22–26. $35 includes skates, protective gear and afterparty. Info at savannahderby.com.

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Along with the squealing sound of hard–working brakes, the aroma of taxed tires was in the air over the racetrack on Hutchinson Island last week as the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department put ten new vehicles through the paces.

The SCMPD is considering these Chevy Caprice Police Patrol Vehicles (PPVs) to replace its fleet of beloved Ford Crown Victorias, which have served as the universal American cop car for more than 30 years. Ford

quit production on the Crown Vics at the end of 2011 and has just begun assembly on the new Robocop–like Interceptors, which SCMPD will also survey when they roll off the line later this year.

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The officers’ excitement was palpable as they darted between orange cones and revved the 301 horsepower engines. Though Officer Gene Foster confided that he’s normally reserved while in uniform, he wore a wide grin as he spun the steering wheel of his new Caprice to complete a lightning– fast three–point turn.

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Foster complemented the car on its superior visibility and responsive handling.

“Police officers drive differently than the average person,” he explained, carefully snaking between the cones. “We don’t rely on our mirrors; we always look back to check. I like having this broader back window to see through.”

Along with its longer wheel base and spacious interior, the Caprice PPV boasts easy–exit seatbelts and other features specifically designed for the convenience and comfort of police officers, who often spend hours at a time working at computer consoles in their vehicles.

“This isn’t grandma’s grocery getter,” added Officer Foster.

Over the racket of accelerating speeds and sudden stops, SCMPD Vehicle Coordinator Jackson Webster explained that Savannah’s finest got to test ten new police-equipped Chevy Caprices at Hutchinson Island Racetrack. officers would be evaluating the Caprices for performance, durability, and mileage. At 18 MPG in “The Crown Vic provided us excelor Ford. But the chief had no plans to Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department the city, the eight–cylinder Caprice (it lent service for many years,” said drive the courses himself and stayed last November. also comes in a six–cylinder version) Webster with a doleful shake of his safely on the grass as others cauterIn addition to ten test vehicles, already boasts better fuel economy head. “But these are better cars, in my ized the pavement.

Webster said SCMPD will also purthan the boat–like Crown Vic with its opinion.”

“I’ve done my time in the fast cars,” chase a Ford Taurus PPV and an gas guzzling 14 MPG in–town stats.

Chief Willie Lovett was less effuhe avowed. “But I’ll be watching officer–equipped SUV from Ford’s Less gas used means less expense, a sive. “I’m not sure these are the ones. closely.”

Interceptor line for consideration. factor taken into account.

We haven’t seen the Fords yet,” he While the mood was jovial at the He’s already rejected the idea of The city will keep these ten Caprice said. racetrack, Savannah’s police test drivadding to the four Dodge Charger PPVs whether or not they decide to Those superslick Ford Police Interers expressed solemnity about the PPVs the department bought a few order more as the older Crown Vicceptors could blow the Caprices off new cars as they prepare to test them years ago after learning the Crown torias are put out to pasture. Don’t the pavement once they arrive later where it really counts: On the streets.

Vics would no longer be in producfeel too bad for the old Crown Vics, this year. With a 365 horsepower V6 “We’ve got to see what these can tion, saying they cost too much to though: Decommissioned police EcoBoost engine that boasts faster do out there,” said Office Foster as he maintain. sedans often enjoy a second life as lap times and better 25 percent fuel managed another impossibly tight Officers will offer their reports on taxicabs and retain a certain cachet economy than its predecessors, the turn. “The whole point is to help us both models to Chief Lovett, who will among those who share the exultation Interceptor outperformed all of its do our jobs better. We’ve got to keep have final say on whether the departof a roaring V8 engine and a great big V8 competitors in tests at the Los us safe and you safe.” CS ment will give its alliance to Chevy backseat.

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Give it up for the new year Several armed robberies augured in the new year. On January 4, about 9:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to 11975 Apache Avenue to the Dollar General. Employees told police two armed suspects entered the store and came into the breakroom.

The suspects demanded money and made employees take them to the registers. The suspects were both black males, wearing black hoodies, blue jeans and both had a shirt covering the lower part of their faces.

One suspect referred to the other as “li’l Bro” several times. They fled and ran toward Abercorn Street with an undisclosed amount of money.

A black man with a medium build with a red hat and a black ski mask robbed the Southside Checkers on the 11700 block of Abercorn about 5 a.m.

Jan. 7. He walked up to the drive-in window while a customer was ordering, produced a gun and mumbled something to the clerk. The customer drove away while the clerk closed the window and dove under the counter.

The gunman opened the window, took money from the counter and ran away.

On Jan. 8, just before 10 p.m., Little Caesars at the 1900 Block of East Victory Drive was robbed. Employees told officers a man came into the store carrying a handgun. The suspect was a black male 6’0”, 160 lbs, wearing a white shirt over his face, a black baseball cap, black jacket, white shirt, tennis shoes, and a white glove on his left hand. The employee did as he was told and the suspect left the store and fled the area on foot.

A white or Hispanic man wearing a white hooded jacket backwards with eye slits cut out robbed the Parkers convenience store on King George Boulevard about 5 a.m Jan. 11. He also was wearing blue or grey pants, white tennis shoes and gloves with a black backpack when he pulled a

gun on the clerk and took cash from the registers.

• The numbers are in, and overall, crime was up in Savannah in 2011 versus 2010, though Savannah Police did put the best face on it by saying “the second–lowest crime rate in 21 years,” which is true.

“Violent crime numbers in 2011 were 21.2 percent below 2009, 30.8 percent below 2008 and 32.6 percent below 2007, but they were 5.2 percent above 2010,” said a police spokesperson.

“Property crimes reported in 2011were 10.12 percent below 2009, 14.9 percent below 2008 and 2.8 percent below 2007, but were 4.1 percent above 2010 numbers,” the spokesman said.

Fifteen of 18 categories tracked were under the average of the past four years, including: rape (–13), commercial robbery (–17), home invasion (–20), aggravated assault (–70), other larceny (–66),

commercial burglary (–134), street robbery (–136), residential burglary (–249), auto theft (–304) and entering autos (–334.)

We exceeded the four–year average for homicides (+1) along with shoplifting arrests (+181) and theft from buildings and yards (+245.)

While total Part 1 crimes were the second–lowest since 1979, an increase in commercial robberies pushed violent crimes over 2010 levels. Homicides, increased from 20 in 2010 to 26 in 2011.

Three suspects charged this year were 16 at the time of their arrest.

“The younger age of homicide suspects should serve as a warning to the community,” remarked Police Chief Willie Lovett. “It will take a grassroots effort to stem this tide.” cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

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news of the weird Lead Story Anti-Theft ID Breakthrough: For people who become stressed when asked to prove their identities by biometric scans of fingerprints, hand prints or eyeballs, Japan’s Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology has developed a chair frame that authenticates merely by sitting down: a butt-scanner. Professor Shigeomi Koshimizu’s device produces a map of the user’s unique derriere shape, featuring 256 degrees of pressure at 360 different points and could be used not only to protect vehicles from theft but also, when connected to a computer, to prevent log-ons by those with unauthorized posteriors.

Compelling Explanations • Imminent Gay Takeovers: (1) Mayor Jose Benitez of Huarmey, Peru (population 16,000), speaking at the opening of a water works in November, warned residents about strontium in the water, which he said suppresses male hormones. He reminded residents that nearby Tabalosos, which is lately popular with gays and lesbians, shares the water supply and that Huarmey could turn gay, too. (2) A November report by Muslim scholars at Saudi Arabia’s highest religious council (Majlis al-Ifta’ al-A’ala), presented to the Saudi legislature, warned that ending the ban on females’ driving would cause a surge in prostitution, pornography, divorce and, of course, homosexuality (and the scholars added that,

within 10 years, the country would They were released and walked out to have “no more virgins”). their car in the parking lot, but sum• California state legislator Mary moned the police when they discovered Hayashi of Hayward pleaded guilty that while they were busy shoplifting, in January to misdemeanor shopliftsomeone had broken into their car and ing. Police said she had walked out of a stolen a stereo. (The shoplifted items Neiman Marcus store in October with were worth about $25, the stereo about over $2,400 worth of unpaid-for mer$60.) chandise, caused, said her lawyer, by • Sheriff ’s deputies arrested novelist a benign brain tumor that might have Nancy Mancuso Gelber, 53, in Decemaffected her decision-making. (Miracuber in Bryan, Texas, after she had lously, and just in time for the legislaallegedly arranged a hit on her tive session, the tumor, said the husband. (The “hit man,” of lawyer, is “no longer affecting her course, was an undercover BUTT-SCANNER: officer.) Gelber said she had concentration or her judgment.”)

THE GIFT THAT walked in on the husband KEEPS Ironies romancing with one of her ON GIVING friends, and the couple • Because this past Christwere in the process of mas fell on a Sunday, nearly one divorcing (complicated Protestant church in 10 in the by his having removed her U.S. reported having canceled from his health insurance Sunday services that day out of fear just as she was scheduled for of low attendance, as parishioners expensive surgery). Gelber is remained at home with family. the author of the 2010 “crime • Retired sheriff Patrick J. Sulthriller” Temporary Amnesia, livan Jr. was arrested in November and told the “hit man” that she in a suburb of Denver and charged was quite familiar with investigative with distributing methamphetprocedures (though obviously poor at amine to men in exchange for sex. Sulspotting undercover officers). livan, who had a distinguished career as Arapahoe County sheriff, was booked The Litigious Society into the Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Detention Center, named for him after he retired • Jesse Dimmick filed a lawsuit in in 2002.

Topeka, Kan., in October against Jared • Eldon Alexander, 36, and Ms. and Lindsay Rowley — whom he has Korin Vanhouten, 47, had two different been convicted of kidnapping in a encounters with Ogden, Utah, police notorious 2009 episode that resulted on Dec. 15. First, they were issued misin his being shot by police. Dimmick demeanor citations after being accused broke into the home and held the couof shoplifting at a WinCo Foods store. ple hostage at knifepoint, but now says

that, during the siege, the couple made him an “oral contract,” “legally binding,” that they would help him hide if he would sometime later pay them an unspecified amount of money. According to the lawsuit, since Dimmick was subsequently shot (accidentally, said the Topeka police), his injuries were the result of the Rowleys breaching the contract to hide him safely. (Police, who had surrounded the home, arrested Dimmick when he fell asleep.)

• The two men who heroically pulled a woman out of a burning car wreck in 2009, and surely (according to a highway patrol officer on the scene) saved her life, have sued the woman for the emotional and physical disabilities that resulted from the episode (brought to light in an August 2011 Associated Press report). David Kelley and Mark Kincaid not only stopped voluntarily to help, but were the only ones on the scene capable of pulling the woman to safety. (The fire was so hot that it melted Kelley’s cellphone.) Kelley said he has suffered serious breathing problems and cannot avoid horrific dreams reliving the episode. The woman, Theresa Tanner, subsequently admitted that she deliberately crashed the car that day in a suicide attempt.

• Former 11-year-veteran police officer Louise McGarva, 35, filed a lawsuit recently, asking the equivalent of about $760,000, against the Lothian and Borders Police in Edinburgh, Scotland, for causing her post-traumatic stress disorder. Officer McGarva was attending a

People Different From Us • A recent article in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reported the painful

results obtained by three Hispanic men incarcerated in the southwestern United States who had, for some reason, inserted specially designed chips, carved from dominoes, under the skin of their penises, apparently based on a folkloric belief that “sexual performance and virility” would be enhanced. Infections resulted, requiring “major” surgery that was unspecified in the article.

Recurring Themes No “Individual Mandate”: To meet its municipal budget, the town of South Fulton, Tenn., assessed each residence $75 a year for firefighting service, but in the name of “liberty” gave people the chance to opt out of coverage. Vicky Bell chose not to pay, and when her home caught fire in December, firefighters rushed to the scene — but only to be on hand in case the fire spread to her neighbors, who had paid their fees. Bell’s home burned to the ground as firefighters watched. CS By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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• Tri-athlete Sabine von Sengbusch, 46, filed a lawsuit recently against Meghan Rohan, 28, over a June bicycle-pedestrian collision in New York City’s Central Park. Von Sengbusch claims that Rohan had the audacity to step in front of her as she was bicycling, causing her to fall and suffer “painful and permanent” injuries. (Although von Sengbusch said she was inside the “bike lane” at the time, park officials said signs make clear that pedestrians have the right of way at all times.) Von Sengbusch’s “permanent” injuries did not prevent her from competing in a triathlon on Oct. 1, in which she finished second.

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Is there a difference between red (Republican heartland conservative) states and blue (Democratic coastal liberal) states in terms of IQ? The Republicans certainly seem dumber than a bag of doorknobs— for example, any of the current batch running for president. The Democrats seem smarter, if just as crooked. For the record, I’m a registered independent. — Arthur Weissman We need to talk about this.

Your columnist lives in a reliably blue state, Illinois, widely acknowledged as the closest approximation yet to paradise on earth. He happily subscribes to the notion that blue-state illuminati are superior to red-state Neanderthals in almost every way.

However—and here I must be frank— I’m compelled to say that when we stray into questions of intelligence, the more enthusiastic proponents of blue-state supremacy are taking the argument over a cliff.

Let me make it clear I’m not talking about Internet punditry or what passes for it—for example, widely circulated claims that virtually every state that voted Democratic in the 2000 presidential election had above-average IQ, whereas most of the Republican states were below. Published among other places in the seemingly respectable Economist magazine, this congenial tale was later shown to be a hoax.

No, I mean the ongoing efforts in the scholarly journals to show not just that red-state denizens are stupider than blue-state folk, but that they and conservatives in general suffer from debilitating psychological impairments, whereas liberals with their nimble intellects are advancing the evolution of the human race.

For example, in a 2009 article in the journal Intelligence, psychologist Lazar Stankov argues that “conservatism and cognitive ability are negatively correlated. . . . At the individual level of analysis, conservatism scores correlate

negatively with SAT, vocabulary, and analogy test scores.” Stankov speaks of “Conservative syndrome,” which I suppose is something like Down syndrome.

Conservatives are characterized by dogmatism, intolerance of ambiguity, low openness to experience, anxiety, and fear. In other words, if you’re conservative, you shouldn’t be voting, you need to see a shrink.

Perhaps the most energetic exponent of the conservatives-are-stupid school of social research is evolutionary psychologist Satoshi Kanazawa. In articles with titles like “Why Liberals and Atheists Are More Intelligent,” Kanazawa argues that outside-the-box liberal thinking is what enabled humanity to overcome new threats in a hostile environment, whereas those on the not-so-bright end of the spectrum are disposed to conservatism, poor health, and crime.

One groundbreaking effort was a 2006 article in which he tried to link intelligence with economic performance.

A difficulty was the lack of a reliable measure of statewide IQ. Kanazawa got around this by using SAT scores, making the simplifying assumption that if you didn’t take the SAT, you were stupid.

Fellow social scientist Michael McDaniel pointed out that not taking the SAT didn’t necessarily mean you were stupid; often it just meant you’d taken the ACT instead.

McDaniel thereupon produced his own more plausible set of average state IQs, ranging from a low of 94 for Mississippi to a high of 104 for Massachusetts. At first glance numbers like that might seem to support the red-statesare-dopes hypothesis. On closer examination, however, we see that blue state Illinois scores a mediocre 100. But what are we to make of blue state California, which scores a pathetic 96?

To get to the bottom of things, I had my assistant Una dump McDaniel’s state IQ numbers into a spreadsheet, weight them by population, and then divide them into three groups: red for states consistently choosing Republicans in the last three presidential elections; blue for always voting Democratic; and purple for swing states.

Result: average IQ for red states vs. blue states was essentially the same (red 99, blue 99.5). Conclusions: Are liberals smarter than conservatives? Some social scientists sure think so. Are blue states smarter than red states? Sadly for us cyanophiles, no. CS By cecil adams

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At 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 Live Wire Music Hall, 307 W. River St. $8 Blake Christiana grew up in Schenectady, N.Y. with a hippie dad who exposed his son to the acoustic, country–flavored jams of mid–period Grateful Dead, as well as Jerry Garcia’s bluegrass offshoot, Old & in the Way. Making his way through the years, Christiana – who’s 36 now – grew fond of Willie Nelson, which, naturally, led him back to the classic country artists of the 1940s and ‘50s. A natural fit for a budding singer, guitarist and songwriter.

With his buddies Trevor MacArthur (guitar and vocals) and Andrew Hendryx (mandolin, harmonica), Christiana formed Blake & the Family Dog, which started as a trio but quickly blossomed into the Brooklyn–based Yarn, a softly–rocking acoustic band that today includes Rod Hohl (electric guitar), Rick Bugel (bass) and Robert Bonhomme (drums).

Yarn’s music is harmonious, the lyrics clever, the vocal blend sublime. Here’s how Christiana responded to Jambase’s question about what the band does, exactly: “It’s tough to describe because it bounces around all over the place. It’s country, it’s rock, it’s got a bit of bluegrass feel, and occasionally some gospel creeps in. We jam, but not endlessly, and you’ll never hear the same show twice.”

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At 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. “Contemplating peace can be exhausting/Thinking about our transgressions and what they’re costin,’” Janet Elizabeth Simpson sings on “Be Sweet,” a track on the Delicate Cutters’ recently–released second album Some Creatures.

From Birmingham, Ala., this indie–folk quartet took its name from one of Kristin Hersh’s starkest tunes, “Delicate Cutters,” from the debut Throwing Muses album.

While she certainly contemplates her transgressions, and those of others, Simpson doesn’t wallow in morbid self–pity like Hersh in her darkest dreams. The uptempo tunes on Some Creatures, like the jaunty “May As Well” and the swinging, poppy “Me and the Birds” take the edge off the sporadic melancholy of the record.

The title track is a supple combination of sweet melody, piano, synthesized rhythms and trans–planetary strings. It closes the album, a bittersweet coda to one of the more interesting – and intriguing – DIY records of 2011.

Delicate Cutters’ deep textures are provided by fiddler Kevin Nicholson, its swing and sway by drummer Chance Shirley. Bassist Brian Moon produced Some Creatures, which is populated by one delicate cut after another. See delicate–cutters.com

ALL THAT JAZZ AGAIN The Telfair Jazz Society began back in 1978, and has since morphed into the Coastal Jazz Association – keeping jazz alive in Savan-

nah through monthly concerts, an annual festival and periodic special events. This Sunday (Jan. 22), Telfair co–founders Ben Tucker (bass) and Teddy Adams (trombone) front a band that includes pianist Kevin Bales, drummer Quentin Baxter and vocalists Val Davis and Claire Frazier. The free 5 p.m. concert at the Westin Resort, and it’s being billed as a “Rent Party” – the organization is a little short of cash this year, so they’re asking for donations at the door .... CS

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“The road goes on forever,” Gregg Allman sang in one of his most famous songs, the one about evading the soul– snatching midnight rider.

After years of unimaginable highs punctuated by gut–wrenching lows, he finally shook loose that black specter — when the road led him to Richmond Hill.

“I had been through Savannah as a little child,” Allman says, “and I remember going down this two–lane road that was just clustered by these oak trees. It was just like a tube, you know, because the branches met across the road. It was so beautiful, I thought ‘One day I’ll come back here.’”

Allman and his seventh wife, Stacey, left the San Francisco area in

2000 and purchased five acres on the winding Belfast River, just outside of Richmond Hill.

There the legendary blues/rock vocalist, co–founder of the Allman Brothers Band, putters around in his garden, rides his beloved motorcycles, fishes off his private dock and watches the sun go down with Stacey and their menagerie of dogs.

“I’ll tell you what I told the real estate lady,” he explains. “She knew me, and I said ‘Because of the kind of business I’m in, could you find me a place around here that is just the opposite of Times Square?’ And she

took me right to it.”

Allman’s well–chronicled dance with drink and drugs ended in the 1990s; he’s been clean and sober every day of his life in Bryan County.

He stops just short of agreeing with the suggestion that he is, in the hard– bitten rock ‘n’ roll sense of the word, a survivor.

“I give thanks every day, man,” Allman explains. “But I don’t like to think of it in those kind of terms.

‘Survivor’ is a little harsh. But I guess we’re all survivors in a way.”

He’s 64 now, 40 years older than his brother Duane was when he died in a motorcycle crash on a Macon highway in 1971, at the peak of his musical powers.

In 2007, Allman was diagnosed with Hepatitis C, and three years later

dismissal of founding guitarist Dickey Betts in 2000.

Allman and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. On Feb. 11, the Allman Brothers Band will receive a Lifetime Achievement Grammy.

He’s touring behind the T Bone Burnett–produced Low Country Blues, his first album in 15 years.

Recorded over 12 days in Memphis, it includes classic blues tunes by Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, B.B. King, Bobby Bland, Sleepy John Estes and others.

Said Burnett: “The place where we could relate most profoundly was in the blues. I didn’t know how good a blues singer he was. He hasn’t lost a thing — it just gets better with age.”

Allman’s touring band includes singer Floyd Miles, a pal from the Daytona Beach days; guitarist Scott Sharrard; Atlantic Records soul legend Jerry Jammott on bass; keyboard whiz Bruce Katz; drummer Steve Potts; and horn player Jay Collins.

There’ll be another founding Brother on the Johnny Mercer stage, too — drummer Jai Johanny Johnson, aka Jaimoe, is opening Allman’s shows with his Jasssz Band. Jaimoe’s group includes several horn players, all of whom will sit in during Allman’s headlining set.

There is, of course, still an Allman Brothers Band. Gregg, Jaimoe, drummer Butch Trucks, bassist Otiel Burbridge, percussionist Marc Quinones and guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks will start their annual 10–night residency at New York’s

Beacon Theatre on March 9.

Allman looks forward to these celebratory gigs. “It’s like Christmas again,” he enthuses. “It’s like a happening that happens every year.

And I don’t know how much longer we’re gonna be able to go on doing it, because we’re at 22 years now.”

As for young Derek, who’s been called the heir apparent to Brother Duane: “He’s one of my favorite people on earth, I tell you,” Allman says with a chuckle. “He’s got a heart of gold; he treats all his people real good and everything.

“And he’s growing a beard — can’t be all bad!”

Otherwise, for Gregg Allman, all roads lead to Richmond Hill. “I’ve lived in so many places, and I felt like I needed to go there,” he says.

Allman doesn’t mind being recognized. He gets just enough of it, and just enough peace and quiet.

“It’s like that in Richmond Hill.

Nobody bothers me. It’s real nice like that. I guess in a little country town everybody knows everybody anyway, so what the heck.

“I’ll go to the gas station, and get out to put gas in my car, and probably everybody that pulls up says something to me. Because I’m a neighbor.”

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underwent liver transplant surgery in Jacksonville.

The extensive bodily carving left him with several painful hernias, which he says will be taken care of when his current solo tour ends – after the Jan. 21 show in the Johnny Mercer Theatre.

Last August, Allman cancelled six weeks of performances because, he explains, he had lung surgery. “It’s kind of a long, drawn–out thing, man, that I really don’t want to get into.

It was like a spin–off from the liver thing.”

His autobiography is scheduled for publication in May by William Morrow. Allman fittingly titled it after his first composition to be recorded by the Allman Brothers Band, on their debut album, back in 1969: My Cross to Bear.

The book is an unflinching look at a remarkable life: The Allman family’s early years in Daytona Beach, Fla.; Gregg’s discovery, as a little boy, of B.B. King and other incendiary blues artists; Duane’s mastery of electric slide guitar; the Allman Joys and the Allman Brothers Band, “Whipping Post,” Live at Fillmore East, “Melissa,” Eat a Peach, I’m No Angel.

Alongside Allman’s chemical dependency, there are other dark chapters, too: Duane’s untimely death; the loss of ABB bassist Berry Oakley in another motorcycle accident just a year later; Allman’s ill–fated marriage to the mainstream entertainer Cher; the court case that nearly cost him every friend he had; the ugly

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Not so long ago, Dare Dukes was just another part–time musician and frustrated novelist living in a crummy flat on the Lower East Side of New York.

Everything changed when he got married and relocated to Savannah.

That was in 2007, and by whatever stroke of magic, serendipity or plain old dumb luck – he isn’t really sure – the muse and he were re–introduced.

This week Dukes releases his second album. Called Thugs and China Dolls, it’s a finely–etched work of indie–folk, full of charming melodies, sharp lyrics and delicate acoustic arrangements.

Plus a few uptempo flat–out pop songs (see “Meet You at the Bus,” “These Inglorious Displays”) that you won’t be able to get out of your head.

Recorded at Popheart Studios in Athens, the album features most of the revolving cast of Dukes’ left–of– center band, the Blackstock Collection, including the incomparable Chris VanBrackle on mandolin and banjo, bassist Daniel Beauregard and accordion player Anna Chandler. Out

front, as always, are Dukes’ acoustic guitar and idiosyncratic, doleful vocals.

The album, which is being distributed by Athens–based Mazarine Records, features appearances by Marla Hansen (of My Brightest Diamond and the frequently–winged Sufjan Stevens band), and members of Modern Skirts, TV on the Radio and Of Montreal.

One of the more complex songs on Thugs and China Dolls, the ruminative ballad “Simon Says,” was produced by singer/songwriter extraordinaire Jim White.

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Dare Dukes: Yeah, it was heavily influenced by the Pixies and Fugazi.

Those are the bands I was really obsessed with at the time. I played a Les Paul, and when I bought it I was told it was one of the guitars the Replacements played on Saturday Night Live and one of the Stinsons threw up in the air, and it broke. It had a broken neck that had been fixed. That might have been a lie.

How do you get from power pop to the acoustic music you make now?

Dare Dukes: I still hear the Pixies in my head when I write songs. They were a huge influence on me. And Fugazi in the way they arranged their material, and also in the way they had political content — it’s really hard to write political songs, and somehow theirs worked.

The song “When the Sky Breaks,” there’s a lot of Pixies in that song, particularly in the chord progression.

It could be age ... could be that easy (laughing).

When I was learning guitar in the 8th grade I was listening to a lot of James Taylor and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and Simon & Garfunkel.

So why aren’t you playing these songs real fast with a rock ‘n’ roll band now?

Dare Dukes: It’s not that I don’t want to play that music – in fact, I would love to. In fact I might, because this album was so acoustic I could see myself doing a lot of heavy guitar songs for the next thing. Or more kind of synth–y songs for kicks.

A lot of this record has to do with the fact that Savannah has a small music population, and it was hard to find musicians when I first got here. It took a lot of rooting around and asking people. And once I found people, that was the instrumentation, so I could have pouted and said “There’s nobody here that plays the kind of instruments that I want to play,” but once I had the mandolin and the accordion I started writing songs with them in mind.

I love horns. I could see “Simon Says” being done like that, with only horns. I like people who use interesting instrumentation. I love Tom

The record is full of strong melodic hooks. Having intelligent lyrics and great hooks together, that doesn’t happen that often.

Dare Dukes: I like hooks. I like pop music. I like rock ‘n’ roll. I like music that grabs you in the first minute.

And it’s easy to write a bad hook. It’s not easy to write a good hook.

And it’s really hard to write a perfect little love song. I kind of get bored easily, so I pick things to write about that have nothing to do with me, because it’s interesting and challenging. That’s why I often write songs about characters I read about in the newspaper and stuff.

Why are so many of your songs melancholy? The accordion, the mournful trumpet in the background ...

Dare Dukes: I guess I’ve just always found melancholy ... I just go there, I don’t know why. I mean, it’s where I go if I’m being lazy, or just writing without intention. I end up writing these slow, sad songs. But I’ll say this – “Lament of the Subway Rider,” that’s a Pixies chord progression. When I wrote “Mighty Love,” I was doing it intentionally, to write more of a happier song. A more positive song.

So I’m more or less aware of my habits, and I like to trick myself into writing stuff that I don’t write habitually.

What’s your writing process?

Dare Dukes: The music, the core elements of the song, that comes very easily. Nine times out of 10 when I sit down to noodle on my guitar, a melody and a chord progression will just pop into my head. I have a huge iTunes folder full of fragments.

And the lyrics are the opposite.

That demolition derby song from my first record, I loved that chord progression, and it took a year for me to finally find the right lyrics. It’s not usually that hard but it does require patience.

Jim White produced just the one song, “Simon Says.” Why? Dare Dukes: I had tracked basics for every song and was just working on overdubs. I played a show with him in Athens, and he said he really liked my music and that he would love to produce some of it. A couple of months later, I was really banging my head against the arrangement for “Simon Says”; it was always too bouncy and never melancholy enough. I was actually thinking of not putting it on the record. I sent it to Jim, and that’s all his arrangement.

How did you get Marla Hansen on your album?

Dare Dukes: I know her because she and I used to play the same open mic nights in the East Village. She writes really amazing music.

I had very loosely stayed in touch with her. There was one song on the record that we could just not get the female vocal part for. I was kind of at the end of my rope. I knew she had a lot of experience —she’s recorded with the National, Sufjan Stevens and all this — so I just sent her an e–mail and said “If I sent you tracks, would you do this?”

She did, she nailed it, it sounded really good. And then I said “Hey – she plays viola!” So that’s why there’s so much viola on the record.

Advice for Savannah musicians?

Dare Dukes: I think if you want to be taken seriously, you have to travel.

No matter where you are. If you’re not touring, you won’t have visibility outside the city you live in. No matter how good you are, if you’re not touring, nobody’s paying attention to you.

There are ways, of course, to tap into the Internet and stuff, but even still it only gets you so far. Nothing gets me excited, or people excited, more than live performance I kind of dread performing live. I never like it until I’m onstage. And then it’s kind of fun. CS 1. Dare Dukes + the Blackstock Collection With: John Wilkes Boothe & the Black Toothe, Jubalson, Delicate Cutters Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. When: At 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan 19 2. Dare Dukes + the Blackstock Collection With: Shovels and Rope, Winter Sounds Where: The Jinx, 127 W. Congress St. When: At 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20

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So the band you had back in Minneapolis, the Penelopes, was a tough power–pop band?

Waits. But if I was in a place where there was only a clarinet player and a piano player, I would probably start writing for clarinet and piano.

Chris VanBrackle, who’s playing mandolin and banjo, I knew that he was a steady player, and when I wrote “Meet You at the Bus,” I heard a banjo in my head so I sort of wrote it for a banjo. With “Simon Says,” I was probably hearing a Tom Waitsy, accordion–heavy song.

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by Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

Like Rome, Jerusalem, and other old cities where historical majesty coexists with the everyday realities of paying bills and finding a parking place, it’s easy to lose perspective here.

Yeah, yeah, we Savannah residents adore our public squares and charming buildings. We understand (and encourage) outsider fascination with our small Southern city and its unique past. We take pride in General Oglethorpe’s 1733 use of public spaces and how that unique plan served Savannah for almost 300 years.

But as we go about the daily business of living, wrestling with property taxes and the effects of local politics, the layers of history melt on top of themselves like an ice cream sundae in August.

We tend to forget this city was built—and continues to be built—by human beings, for human beings, and that the sum of what came before continues to inform what happens now—and later.

Christian Sottile, architect, urban planner and recently appointed

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SCAD Dean of Building Arts Christian Sottile

SCAD Dean of Building Arts, wants to make sure we remember. Born in Florence, Italy and an architectural apprentice at age 14, he graduated as the valedictorian of the SCAD Class of ‘97 and received his Masters at Syracuse University before settling back into the city he calls “a living laboratory.”

Through their award–winning practice, Sottile and his wife, Amy, have had a guiding hand in countless global enterprises as well as several local civic projects, including the redesign of Ellis Square, the new SCAD Museum of Art, the planning of the still–beleaguered east riverfront development (which Sottile counts

as a success for its inherent inclusion of public spaces) and the upcoming redesign of the I–16 onramp area on MLK Boulevard.

Sottile applies a philosophical tone to his work and is known to describe Bull Street as “Savannah’s spine” and certain buildings as having “faces.”

Last spring, his TEDx talk “The City is Human” inspired me to look at my surroundings in a whole new way, one that allows ownership and inclusion in the ongoing story of our city.

I thought that if everyone who lives here saw him or herself as part of Savannah’s narrative, it could do more to unite us than anything on the political level. So I invited Professor Sottile

Christian Sottile: Here the idea of city as living room becomes completely evident. We have Gallery Espresso and the transparency of its facade, massive windows that literally connect interior and outside, several functions meeting at this crossroads.

The building is actually a collection of building tied together, a metaphor for this city that’s been built as layers over time. That composite of architecture tells the story of who we are and where we come from: It’s not “either/ or,” it’s “both/and.”

Here we are on Madison Square, heart of the historic district. Beautiful, as always.

I hear church bells—we must be close to Liberty Street.

Geoff L. Johnson

Christian Sottile: Yes, it’s like an outdoor room, isn’t it? It has all the quality and intimacy of an interior space, composed of these smaller details like the benches and landscaping. We’re automatically a part of this broader conversation. It’s because of the dominant role of public space— approximately 40 percent including the squares and streets —that makes this a great place.

What else makes Savannah a great place, planning–wise?

Christian Sottile: Savannah has the smallest city blocks of any city in America. Most cities have two to three hundred blocks per square mile; Savannah has over 500. What that means is that buildings can come and go, ideas can be beneficial or damaging, but whatever happens, the whole organization sticks together because of the dispersion of public and private land.

That’s the universal lesson we can take to the future.

If we can look at cities as collective organizations of public and private interest together, even if there isn’t agreement all the time but there’s a sounds mechanism for those discussions, we’re building places that have a future.

We can see it the architecture: Look up here at the Scottish Rite Temple, which towers above the townhomes next to it but resolves its larger scale by lining up its cornices with the roof lines of surrounding structures. Radically different, yet they work together.

How does the future work itself into Oglethorpe’s plan?

Christian Sottile: Here on this square, we have SCAD’s Poetter Hall, the old National Guard Armory. This was SCAD’s first building, built on the Bull Street Corridor, Savannah’s “spine.” By opening up to Madison Square, SCAD connected with the public realm, and what would be a private quad on a traditional university campus is a reversal: Students are citizens of the city, and citizens are part of the university. It was the first gesture SCAD made and it was very prophetic, since the institutional expertise of SCAD has become so woven into the fabric of the evolution of the city.

Savannah’s renowned as a walking city. Why isn’t everywhere like this?

Christian Sottile: Again, the disposition of the blocks are so small, you can navigate through the city at a pedestrian pace with complete choice. It’s a very nourishing experience. That’s what we need to bring to

...here the idea of city as living room becomes completely evident. We have Gallery Espresso and the transparency of its facade, massive windows that literally connect interior and outside, the functions of meeting at this crossroads. The building is actually a collection of buildings tied together, a metaphor for this city that’s been built as layers over time. other districts and to the rest to the world.

In the late 20th century, not just in Savannah but all over America, we made choices that were irrespective of pedestrians. We built entire systems that were detrimental to creating places like Savannah. In some engineering circles, pedestrians are considered impediments to vehicular movement. In fact, by modern standards, the proximity of intersections would probably be illegal now, from a traffic–planning standpoint.

So Savannah could never be built today?

Christian Sottile: Almost everything here would be an exception to the rule. Our role in the School of Building Arts is to challenge these conventions, to work to create places that are nourishing to the human experience. We have to find ways to make places like Savannah work. We’re fortunate to have this as our laboratory. This isn’t a theory, it’s all evidence–based.

Chippewa Square and those lovely curved benches, my favorite.

Christian Sottile: This is a good place to talk about the role of civic architecture in Savannah. Look at the Independent Presbyterian Church, a landmark structure: The expression of its steeple is intentionally a way of understanding where the building is wherever you are.

You can look up and see the top of the steeple and know exactly where Bull Street is and where the institution is. That’s a very time–honored way of thinking about civic uses in cities: Private buildings stay low, civic buildings reach up so they become part of the overall form.

How does the notion of shared spaces like our squares and civic buildings make for a better city, lived in by better citizens?

Christian Sottile: They engender a sense of shared responsibility. They make us want to take ownership.

Though we may have different agendas, we can know that this is something collective that we own, need to protect and take pride in. Great places have the power to make us care about them.

Unfortunately, so much of contemporary planning and practice is building places that are inhumane, so we don’t love them like people. We need to return to a place where there’s a decorum and dialogue between public and private realms, where we build places that communicate we have a confidence in the future.

Building places like Savannah naturally leads people to love them and care about them.

But what are the solutions for the unlovely parts, like suburban sprawl and ugly industrials areas? Does architecture have solutions?

Christian Sottile: I think the answers lie in the form of the “next city.” We’re currently going through a global economic reset, and what that means for the built environment is that everything we’ve been doing for the last century, meaning the outward migration from cities, is collapsing, and we’re coming back to city centers.

The next city is going to look very different—it will look more like historic Savannah. There aren’t that many places where you can experience it firsthand, and there are students learning this globally who will be making field trips here to learn it about it. This city is a laboratory for the future. continues on p. 24

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out of a walk on one of those gorgeous sunny afternoons that make us all feel superior for living here.

Passionate and enthusiastic about what’s ahead for Savannah and the future of cities in general, one of the world’s foremost visionaries in urban life graciously led me on a tour of our collective “living room.”

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Christian Sottile: The Netherlands emerges as one place where a lot of intelligent work is going on. It’s partly because they’re land–constrained, but they’re building these compact settlements that are enlargements of historic cores.

You can get on a bike in the middle of Amsterdam and ten minutes later be in Borneo–Sporenborg, a docklands reclamation that’s become residential waterfront. But they’ve built it with the confidence that it will be there in hundreds of years. They use all the same quality that you would in the historic core.

You use the materials you expect to be there forever. You build so more people can live like in a city center, but on a human scale.

In terms of the civic, we conceived The Lantern, which communicates the building’s position and adds a glowing element to the Savannah skyline. With it, we’re participating in the larger form of the city and joining in the conversation civic leaders started centuries ago with the church steeples.

The humanity is everywhere, especially in the materials, from each reclaimed brick that embodies a story and the blue stone that required a human hand to refine. We wanted people to be able to engage with building—that’s why the engraving lettering on Turner Boulevard is low enough to touch.

This building takes us into a new era of asking questions of how history informs the present and future. When you inherit a ruin, what to do you do with it? It’s not an all or nothing proposition. What if you created something interdependent on the past, present and future and that’s what illuminates the way forward?

We wanted to create a connection between the building and the rest of the city, and we designed it to unfold as a series of experiences.

Now we’re looking at the Civic Center. Is it as hideous as everyone says it is?

Christian Sottile: This is actually very instructive. We see how the public realm dominated this moment in time, where ten city blocks were collapsed into one with a building that’s irreconcilably large.

As a piece of architecture, it was done with great sincerity and great quality. We can actually walk through the middle of it since it lines up with the streets and squares, showing that architects took into account the larger history and lines of the city.

It was built 1968, and a lot of things were going on in Savannah at that time. It was seen as one of things that would save the center city.

As Dean of Building Arts, you now oversee a shipload of different disciplines, from historic preservation to urban design to furniture design. Your mind is obviously pretty big, but how are you going to wrap it around them all?

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Where else in the world is this reform happening?

Are all buildings worth saving?

Christian Sottile: It all has meaning. How we interpret it and our value judgments are also part of the historical record.

We have to stop separating ourselves from history as something we either preserve or walk away from. We’re living with our history, we’re adding to it. It’s a fundamental part of our reality. If we don’t, we’re erasing the possibility of cultural memory to evolve over time.

We’ve hit MLK Jr Boulevard. Can you talk a little about the plans for I–16 flyover?

Christian Sottile: We’ve been working with Metropolitan Planning Commission to develop a civic master plan for reclaiming and restoring the historic Frogtown and Currytown neighborhoods while still facilitating movement in and out of the city. Mayor Jackson remembers those neighborhoods before the demolition of Union Station, and this idea of restoring and revitalizing the West Boundary is one that touches a living memory.

Wow, we’ve crossed the street straight into the courtyard of the SCAD Museum of Art. Christian Sottile: That was intentional. We wanted to create a connection between the building and the rest of the city, and we designed it to unfold as a series of experiences.

Christian Sottile: Well, I think that the museum is evidence of how all of these different disciplines can collaborate on a tremendous level. Once those perceived boundaries are gone, there is so much potential for the future.

Under my leadership, I hope to educate and shine a light on solutions for that “next city” while navigating the global shift. The rules are going to be different, and in Savannah we’re uniquely positioned to provide authentic answers.

This city is ours. We have to stay awake, and keep a historical perspective on urban development. Preserving the past and developing the future isn’t an all or nothing endeavor; it’s a question of how do we absorb this layer into the ongoing evolving city.

This city has enormous opportunity to continue evolving. We need to remember to take the long view. cs

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There is an option: the corporate ’cue restaurant Sticky Fingers at the corner of White Bluff Road and Abercorn Street.

I stopped in last week, my first visit ever to the franchise and am happy to report an enjoyable plate of ribs are doable on the Southside. I was initially taken aback by the look of the plate, until I realized I’m usually being served in a foam clamshell or wax paper lined plastic basket.

I chose a half rack — six bones — of Memphis–style dry rubbed ribs.

The rack was very meaty, showed a nice smoke ring on the meat and was perfectly “bite through” tender. The restaurant offers ribs and barbecue in several regional styles and has a matching sauce for each.

My side dish of barbecue beans was a whole lotta juice and not many beans — but the beans had good flavor. My potato salad was spot on, the potatoes were not overcooked and the generous sprinkling of paprika added nice flavor.

Sticky Fingers’ half rack of ribs is very meaty, and perfectly “bite through” tender.

I’ll go back to try the pulled pork.

Service was very attentive and my server did an incredible job of keeping my drink glass full.

It’s easy to run up a $20 lunch tab at Sticky Fingers, but budget–priced lunch specials priced under $10 offer relief to your wallet.

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Pick your dough, your sauce and your toppings and about 10 minutes later you’re delivered a piping hot, brick oven personal pizza. These guys have also done a great job supporting the craft beer movement and I expect the Sandfly location to join neighboring Driftaway, Sandfly BBQ and Wright Square Cafe in offering nice selections of robust American beers.

Foodie news flashes

• Subway and Quizno’s downtown locations have officially closed, but now I spy a sign in the former Quizno’s announcing the future location of — Subway.

• The former Seasons of Japan Bistro is set to reopen soon as Lime, an Asian fusion restaurant. Some cosmetic changes are being made and the menu finalized. Expect a few weeks of soft opening while the beer and wine license is secured.

• I liked the food the couple of times I went to Shipwreck, but it was obvious the Broughton Street restaurant suffered from confused identity — restaurant, club, sports bar? The myriad personalities finally resolved themselves when the eatery closed a few weeks ago.

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The bands and artists for the 2012 Savannah Stopover have been announced, and while there are some names that’ll be familiar from last year’s inaugural festival, the majority are not only entirely new to the Stopover, they’ve never played Savannah before.

The Stopover takes place March 7–10, at a cross–section of 10 to 20 local clubs and venues to be announced.

Among the returnees: Prince Rama, Cheyenne Marie Mize, Oberhofer, Secret Mountains, Jon Lindsay, Little Tybee and Country Mice.

Stopover chieftain Kayne Lanahan hasn’t yet named the local artists that will be participating in the new edition of Savannah’s premiere indie music fest.

Here we go: The new names are Balkans, Born Gold, Caveman, Christ Lord, Deleted Scenes, Delicate Steve, Dinosaur Feathers, Dive, Eternal Summers, Grimes, Hooded Fang, Idiot Glee, Janka Nabay, Jukebox the Ghost, Pond, Quilt, Royal Baths, Savoir Adore, Sleepy Vikings, Spanish Prisoners, The Big Sleep, The Knocks, The Loom, The Love Language, The Men, The Minutes, The Suzan, The War on Drugs, Tops, Turbo Fruits, Whyless River, Young Empires and Zambri.

Grimes is 23–year–old Claire Boucher from Canada, whose music is a captivating blend of dance/electronica and extremely catchy pop. Think of her as the 2012 version of last year’s Stopover dance diva, Class Actress.

The date for Grimes – with venue still TBA – is March 9.

She’s about to drop the album Visions through 4AD Records, “a record label I have admired since I was 13 and first heard the Cocteau Twins and realized girls can make music,” she tweeted recently. “And goth is sick.”

Nashville’s Turbo Fruits is a blues and R&B–infused punk quartet fronted by singer and songwriter Jonas Stein; the band appeared in in the roller derby movie Whip It, directed by Drew Barrymore, as the backing band for Nashville musician/actor Landon Pigg. Called a “can’t–miss band” at the 2010 CMJ by Spin.

The War on Drugs is an acclaimed Americana band from Philadelphia, loud, brash and Tom Petty–anthemic.

According to Rolling Stone, the band “sounds like Bob Dylan cranking out jams with Sonic Youth.” The War on Drugs’ new 7–inch, “Come to the City” b/w “Don’t Fear the Ghost,” comes out Jan. 24.

The idea behind Savannah Stopover is simple: The majority of these acts are headed to Austin to showcase at the big SXSW conference March 13-18.

Lanahan and company are looking for local bands and artists, and regional ones too, to open shows and to play “Locals Only Day Shows”; the information (including compensation details) is at www.sonicbids. com/Opportunity/OpportunityView. aspx?opportunity_id=106568.

At savannahstopover.com, you can already buy full passes (for all events) for $75, or a one–day pass for $30.

Stay with us here, or online, for the latest Stopover info. CS

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Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Girl Scout Centennial Exhibit — Historic images from the collections of the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and the Girl Scouts First Headquarters, depicting the Savannah Girl Scouts’ interaction with the City of Savannah during the early to mid-20th century. Through June 2012.

Houses of the Holy — A group show of well known Savannah artists exploring house shaped panels built with love in Primary Art Supply’s custom shop.

Curated by Robyn Reeder.

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Reception February 8 from 6-9. Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, 42 MLK Jr Boulevard Iconic Black Folk Artists — The Beach Institute in conjunction with the Hurn Museum of Art presents this collection of paintings

by Luther Vann, Rudolph Valentino Bostic, Michael Banks, Purvis Young, Jimmy Lee Suddeth, Ulysses Davis, Mose Tolliver and more.

Tuesday through Saturday noon-5 p.m. 502 E. Harris St. JEA February art show — The art show at the JEA beginning February 1 will feature the works of painter Samantha Claar & mosaic artist Annie Burke. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Katherine Sandoz — Local artist and former SCAD Professor Katherine Sandoz will be showcased this month at Local 11ten Jan 5-31. Local 11ten, 1110 Bull St.

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They’ve started a Kickstarter page to help raise awareness and capital for the project: See Savannah Art Walls (SeeSAW), www. kickstarter.com/projects/ seesaw/seesaw-a-muralcleon-34th-street Slavery by Another Name — Paintings and Assemblages by Robert Claiborne Morris will be on display in the Drawing Room Gallery of the Telfair Academy from January 6 to March 4. Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St. Southern Discomfort — The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home presents a fundraising group exhibition of original art February 2-3.

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The good, the weird and the well-reviewed, from left: Chico & Rita, Machete Maidens Unleashed and The Scarlet Worm

Psychotronic Film Fest brings quirky, kitschy, little-known gems to Muse Although this year’s Psychotronic Film Festival is populated by the usual weirdo cult movies and unfathomable foreign horror yarns, there are a few titles that stick out like a Siskel & Ebert sore thumb. They’re “A” films that would not be out of place in Psychotronic Film Society chief Jim Reed’s “other” series, Movies Savannah Missed.

Top of the list is Chico & Rita, screening on opening day, Jan. 22.

The dramatic musical, set in the smoldering musical climate of Havana and New York in the late 1940s and early 1950s, consists entirely of hand–drawn animation (remember that?) and therefore creates an “unreal reality.”

The story of Chico (a handsome, up–and–coming songwriter) and Rita (a beautiful singer) plays out like a classic bolero – there is great sadness on the journey to their bliss.

The style of the film looks like a

vibrant, vintage jazz music poster, and that’s because it was created by Barcelona–based Javier Mariscal, a well–known artist and jazz fan. Chico & Rita was directed by Fernando Trueba, who first collaborated with Mariscal on the Latin Jazz documentary Calle 54.

(Among Trueba’s credits, he won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film for his 1994 historical drama Belle Epoque.)

In Spanish with English subtitles, Chico & Rita features an original score by Cuban pianist, bandleader

and composer Bebo Valdes. Some of the composers on the soundtrack: Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie and Cole Porter.

“By turns wistful, passionate, indignant and melancholy,” said the U.K. Independent, “this is an exquisitely composed piece of storytelling.”

Here’s the full Psychotronic schedule, with the occasional pithily descriptive comment by Mr. Reed:

Sunday, Jan. 22

2 p.m.: Adhisaya Piravi (1990, India).

“Never officially released in the U.S.A., but a smash in India and somewhat legendary in the Western world as an hilarious (both intentionally and unintentionally) mixture of slapstick humor, over–the–top action sequences, grandiose interludes of singing and dancing and (unfortunately) outdated, misogynistic attitudes towards women.” In Tamil with English subtitles.

5 p.m.: The Innocents (1961, U.K.).

“Considered by many to be one of the creepiest and most haunting

horror films ever made, this atmospheric ghost story is directed by Jack Clayton. It’s a psychological horror film utilizing eerie lighting, mood music and suspenseful pacing to draw the viewer in.”

8 p.m.

Chico & Rita

Monday, Jan. 23

6:30 p.m.: The Cat O’Nine Tails (1971, Italy) Murder mystery from director Dario Argento, with American actors Karl Malden and James Franciscus.

“Not nearly as violent as much of his other work, and often overlooked here in the states. However, it’s reported to be his most popular film in his native land.”

9 p.m.: The Scarlet Worm (2011, USA) “One of the most highly anticipated niche genre films in recent memory.

Made on a ‘micro–budget’ (rumored to be just $25,000), this extremely ambitious and respectful homage to both Sam Peckinpah’s violent Western ballets and the golden age of the

Tuesday, Jan. 24

6:30 p.m.: Petey Whitestraw – The Devil’s Son–in–Law (1977, USA) “The Plot: When standup comedian Petey Wheatstraw (Rudy Ray Moore) and his friends and family are viciously gunned down by rival nightclub owners in an attempt to destroy their competition, he winds up in Hell, where The Devil offers him a chance to return to earth (and to life) to avenge these crimes. Commonly regarded as one of the all–time greatest yet least–known Blaxpolitation films ever made. Not for the easily offended, or those with a low tolerance for afros, red velvet curtains or polyester leisure suits.”

9 p.m.: Fred and Vinnie (see feature story in this issue)

Wednesday, Jan. 25

6:30 p.m.: Deafula (1975, USA) “In 1975, a group of hearing impaired folks thought it would be a good idea to make the world’s first silent movie where all the characters would deliver their lines using American Sign Language. They probably also figured that horror movies (especially vampire movies) are cheap to make, so that’s the direction they took. The only problem was that using sign language drains virtually all the emotion and tension out of what are supposed to be scary moments, and the amateur actors (most of whom look like they’re either high or about to get high) involved were not capable of overcoming this inherent limitation. Out of desperation when no theaters were interested in showing their film, the producers ultimately relented and overdubbed the dialog so at least folks who did

Left: Japan’s Goke, the Body Snatcher, under its American title. Right: Stephen Eric McIntyre in the contemplative Canadian drama Small Town Murder Songs

not understand sign language could tell what the hell was going on - but they were too cheap or lazy to add any sound effects, so the entire movie is almost absurdly surreal and unintentionally hilarious.”

9 p.m.: Goke, the Body Snatcher (1968, Japan) “This crazy Sci–Fi/Horror/Plane Crash/Alien Invasion/Monster mashup is filled with solid cinematography and acting, freaky plot twists and hokey special effects. The Plot: Survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by weird, blob–like alien creatures that turn their victims into rampaging, blood–thirsty vampires. Huh?” In Japanese with subtitles.

Thursday, Jan. 26

6:30 p.m.: Everyday Sunshine – The Story of Fishbone (2010, USA) Well–reviewed documentary about the California rock/funk/punk/ska fusion band Fishbone.

9 p.m.: Director’s Choice (mystery screening) “An internationally known film that was shot right here in Savannah and on Tybee Island, yet has never been officially released in any format. The film provides a great snapshot of what our area looked like before SCAD came on the scene. If you trust us to showcase an unintentionally funny, so–bad–it’s–good cult classic that’s a real hoot, rest assured you’re in good hands.”

Friday, Jan. 27

6:30 p.m.: Blast of Silence (1961, USA) “Directed, produced, written by and starring Allen Barron, this completely badass and unjustly overlooked Film Noir is about as hardboiled as they come. The Plot: Having been ‘away’ for some time, professional killer Frankie Bono returns to NYC to do another job – assassinate some mid–level mobster.

Although intending to avoid unnecessary ‘contact’ while carefully stalking his victim, Bono is recognized by a childhood acquaintance, whose calm and unambitious citizen’s life and happy marriage contrast heavily with Bono’s solitary and haunted existence.”

9 p.m.: Au Hasard Balthazar (1966, France) “Truly one of the most emotionally touching and unforgettable films ever made. Its religious imagery, spiritual allegories and naturalistic, minimalist aesthetic style has been unanimously praised by critics. The film follows a shy farm girl, and her beloved donkey Balthazar, through many years. As Marie grows up the pair become separated, but the film traces both their fates as they continue to live a parallel existence, continually taking abuse of all forms from the people they encounter.” In French with subtitles.

Saturday, Jan. 28

2 p.m.: Small Town Murder Songs (2011, USA) “This modern, Gothic tale of crime

and redemption starring concerns an aging police officer from a small Mennonite town in Ontario who hides a violent past, until a local murder upsets the calm of his newly reformed life. With a somber, contemplative and dark vibe openly reminiscent of the work of both The Coen Brothers and David Lynch.”

5 p.m.: Machete Maidens Unleashed (2010, Australia) “Boasting cheap labor, exotic scenery and non–existent health and safety regulations, the Philippines was a dreamland for exploitation filmmakers whose renegade productions were soon engulfing drive–in screens around the globe like a tidal schlock– wave. A non–stop, fast–paced roller– coaster ride through all manner of Grindhouse gems. Packed with rare and restored clips from some of the most sleazy and notorious Filipino– made movies of that era.”

8 p.m.: The Room (2003, USA) Known worldwide as a top contender for the coveted title of worst movie ever made, this terrible (and terribly, unintentionally hilarious) celluloid atrocity must be seen to be believed. The Plot: Johnny (writer/ producer/director/star Tommy Wiseau) is a successful banker with great respect for and dedication to the people in his life, especially his future wife Lisa, who has always gotten her way and will manipulate anyone to get what she wants. Johnny’s young, successful and independent best friend Mark gets caught up in Lisa’s dangerous web. Meanwhile, their even younger neighbor Denny, an orphan, gets into some unexpected trouble, or something like that.” CS Psychotronic Film Festival Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703D Louisville Rd. Tickets: Single films $9 Day passes: $15 (Monday–Friday); $22 (Saturday or Sunday) Gold pass (for all screenings): $100 Tickets at Muse Arts and at psychotronicfilmsavannah.org

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‘Spaghetti Western’ is a refreshing blast of period filmmaking.

The Plot: An aging killer in the last days of the Wild West trains a young hired gun in a plot to assassinate a meek brothel owner who’s cruelly performing barbaric ‘frontier abortions’ on his prostitutes.” Co–producer and co–star Mike Malloy will attend the screening and conduct an audience Q&A.

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Fred and Fred and Vinnie Writer/comedian Fred Stoller takes a poignant page from his own life in Psychotronic Film Fest entry

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"Is he a con man? Or just a loveable lug who can't help himself?" Angelo Tsarouchas, left, as Vinnie, with Fred Stoller as Fred Stoller in Fred and Vinnie.

Fred Stoller is the archetypical “where have I seen that guy before?” actor. A former standup comedian, the Brooklyn native has been in lots of TV stuff you’ve watched, from Scrubs to Everybody Loves Raymond to Wizards of Waverly Place.

He was in movies like Dumb and Dumber, Little Man, Goldmember and Joe Dirt.

Stoller’s also a writer – during his staff time on Seinfeld, he came up with the 6th–season episode “The Soup” (hack comic Kenny Bania hustles Jerry for a nice meal at Mendy’s) and co–wrote “The Face Painter.”

He played Elaine's date in another episode.

His distinctive voice can be heard in all sorts of animated comedies, including the Open Season movies and the PBS series WordGirl.

The feature film Fred and Vinnie, screening this week as part of the Psychotronic Film Festival, stars the laconic Stoller as himself.

He wrote the script, too, based on real events in his life. An agoraphobic from back east, Vinnie D’Angelo, comes to L.A. to “temporarily” stay with his phone–buddy Fred.

Despite the fact that he is grossly overweight, snores, smokes and eats nothing but candy from the Dollar Store, Vinnie – played by comedian Angelo Tsarouchas – is an endearing character. Fred and Vinnie chronicles the rocky relationship between two men who have nothing in common

but neuroses. It’s funny, it’s sad and it’s sweetly poignant.

It was named Best Feature Film at the Beverly Hills Film, TV & New Media Fest, and Best of Festival at the Alexandria Film Fest.

We spoke with Stoller from Los Angeles.

True story

“Almost 90 percent of it happened.

Some scenes were embellished. It was kinda eerie, ‘cause when we were filming it, Angelo almost became more Vinnie to me than the real Vinnie. We’d be doing a scene, and I was like re–living when it happened in real life. As we had cameras around us. Like the scene in front of the Egyptian Theatre, Vinnie and I saw the movie Made and Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau and Faizon Love came out – and obviously we couldn’t get those guys, so we made up another movie. And it was kind of surreal re– living it. With the other Vinnie.”

Angelo

“When we had auditions, we had a lot of people come in that were really good actors, great chops, but

they didn’t seem with the chemistry that they’d be my friend. Or they just seemed like talented actors. And with Angelo, I really felt like I was hanging out with him. He has that thing where he seems not like an actor.”

Poignancy

“When it was happening, like in the movie, I was like ‘What’s wrong with me that I need this nut’s validation in my life?’ and I was trapped, and stressed and annoyed. And not sure, is he a con man? Is he just a loveable lug who can’t help himself? I didn’t see the poignancy at the time.

That’s the good thing about writing it – I first did it as a short story and then Steve Skrovan, the producer and director, suggested I adapt it into a screenplay. So years later, I could see the poignancy and all that in it.”

Looking back

“Part of me thinks he would have stayed on my couch for as long as I let him. But I think he wasn’t manipulative; I think he just was who he was.

He didn’t have an agenda. But it’s still a mystery, even to me. I think he loved me, and it was genuine – but he couldn’t quite function.”

Seinfeld: ‘The Soup’

“It’s based on a real story. There was a guy that really did that – he gave me an Armani suit and wanted a meal for it, and we kept going out. He was an

annoying guy, and I had to keep taking him out because he kept ordering soup. And the real guy auditioned, but he wasn’t as good as the guy that got it. Because sometimes when you’re auditioning, you’re doing like a bad version of yourself. And part of being on staff is that Larry David changes things. I had his (Bania's) name as Rory Feldman.”

Seinfeld: ‘The Face Painter’

“I wrote the part about Kramer and the monkey. Because when I was a kid, we went to Florida, to a place called Monkey Jungle. And these grown men were throwing rocks at monkeys. And the guy goes ‘They started it!’”

As a character actor

“Things could be worse in life. All the time, people come up to me and they go ‘Can you help me? Who are you? I can’t figure it out.’ And I have to list my credits till I come up with one they like. Usually, with black people it’s Rebound or Little Man – that’s just the way it is – and most times it’s Seinfeld or Raymond or Dumb and Dumber.” CS Fred and Vinnie Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703D Louisville Rd. Screening: At 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Tickets: $9 at the door

SHOT ON LOCATION in Zambia, Ghana, India, Guatemala and California, With My Own Two Wheels brings together the stories of five disparate individuals who use the bicycle as a way of making change in the world – “one pedal stroke at a time,” as the film’s producers like to say.

With My Own Two Wheels is one of the documentary features being screened at the Trustees Theatre Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20 and 21, as part of the annual Savannah visit by Colorado’s MountainFilm On Tour.

The collection of short docs began in Telluride in the late 1970s, and within a few years could claim to be “America’s leading independent documentary film festival.” In 1999, MountainFilm On Tour was born, bringing the festival’s central issues – the breathtaking beauty of the planet, and man’s place in it, both good and bad – to Anytown, U.S.A. There are three MountainFilm screenings – one on Friday night, one Saturday afternoon (geared towards families) and another Saturday evening.

With My Own Two Wheels is part of the final screening session, Saturday evening.

The film is an examination of the bicycle as much more than an environmentally conscious mode of transportation, or a fun but

expensive toy, something many Americans take for granted.

There’s the health worker in Zambia, who can now reach twice as many patients. The Indian teen who can get the best education by traveling a long distance on his bike. The disabled woman in Gambia who takes pride in repairing bicycles in her community. The farmer in Guatemala. The young man avoiding gang violence in big–city California.

As a tie–in with the documentary, MountainFilm is sponsoring a seven–mile bicycle ride through Savannah, starting at 11 a.m. Saturday. Anyone is welcome to participate; the ride begins and ends at the southern border of Forsyth Park (across Park Avenue from the Sentient Bean).

With My Own Two Wheels producer Ian Wexler will attend the screening that evening, and conduct

an audience Q&A. Tickets for each screening session are $10 public, $5 military, at savannahboxoffice.com.

Here’s the full schedule (all screenings at the Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St.). CS Friday, Jan. 20/7–9:30 p.m.: Cold; Kadoma; Way Back Home; Yelp; Barber of Birmingham; On Assignment: Jimmy Chin Saturday, Jan 21/3–5 p.m.: Amazonia; Skateistan; One Plastic Beach; The Shark Riddle; Tad Pole; Animal Beatbox; Mr. Happy Man Saturday, Jan. 21/7–9 p.m.: Desert River; Chasing Water; Into Darkness; With My Own Two Wheels; The Fall Line; Towers of Ennedi

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Underworld Awakening

“The book was better” is a common refrain that’s been uttered at the close of many a movie adapted from a literary work, but “The play was better” seems to have the upper hand during this particular winter window.

While earning largely positive reviews and faring well at the box office, Steven Spielberg’s War Horse has been lambasted in some quarters by those who feel it doesn’t measure up to the Tony Award–winning Broadway show (yes, both initially had roots in a children’s book, but nobody’s really been comparing the film to the kiddie lit).

Meanwhile, Roman Polanski’s Carnage most likely won’t be able to break out of its art–house niche, partly due to many folks (reviewers and patrons alike) stating that it bungles its stage antecedent, likewise a Broadway piece with a Tony pedigree.

Originating as a French play before making its way to London (with Ralph Fiennes in the cast) and then New York, Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage proved to be especially popular in the Big Apple, winning Tony Awards for Best Play, Director (Matthew Warchus) and Actress (Marcia Gay Harden) and earning additional nods for the other three stars (James Gandolfini, Jeff Daniels and Hope Davis).

The film version jettisons everyone associated with that production save for original author Reza, who collaborated on the screenplay with Polanski. How it compares to the Broadway show I cannot say – but the screen version is a tasty, wicked treat; to borrow a classic phrase from Sweet Smell of Success, it’s a cookie full of arsenic.

After briefly showing two young boys getting into a fight on a Brooklyn playground, the film immediately takes us into the apartment of Penelope and Michael Longstreet (Jodie Foster and John C. Reilly), where they’re meeting with Nancy and Alan Cowan (Kate Winslet and Christophe Waltz) to discuss the unfortunate incident wherein the Cowans’ son hit the Longstreets’ boy with a stick, causing severe damage to his mouth (including the loss of two teeth). Penelope, a high–strung p.c. liberal, always looks as if she’s about to internally combust. Her husband Michael is a working–class sort who lucked into lucrativeness. Alan is a high–powered attorney who doesn’t even want to be there, spending most of the time rudely talking on his cell phone.

And his wife Nancy appears prim, proper and polite, but she eventually proves to be as volatile as Penelope.

The visit begins on a note of cordiality, even though hints of aggression are already bubbling around the edges of the polite chitchat. Sure enough, it doesn’t take long before an all–out assault occurs, with the four adults at each other’s throats. The Cowans naturally face off against

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THE IRON LADY Taking Meryl Streep out of The Iron Lady and replacing her with just about any other actress would be akin to removing the meat out of a beef stroganoff dinner and replacing it with a Hostess Twinkie. The result would be a thoroughly indigestible mess, worthy only of being flung into the garbage bin.

Yes, Streep delivers yet another note–perfect performance, although it must be said that 1) 2011 was such a formidable year for female leads that she hardly deserves making the Academy’s Best Actress list (though of course she will), and 2) her turn is as much surface mimicry as heartfelt emoting, which usually isn’t the case with this remarkable talent able to bury herself into just about any role.

But move beyond her eye–catching work and what remains is a poor movie that does little to illuminate the life and times of Margaret Thatcher, the controversial British Prime Minister who held the position throughout the 1980s.

Forget for a minute the movie’s soft–pedaling of its central character.

Since filmmakers usually desire to be as demographically friendly as possible in order to attract audiences of all stripes, it’s no surprise that director Phyllida Lloyd and scripter Abi Morgan fail to devote much time to Thatcher’s ample failings, including her abhorrent attitudes toward the poor, the unemployed and even her fellow women.

Yet even her few strengths (rising from modest origins, sticking it to the boys’ club of British politics, reinstilling a sense of national pride much like her BFF Ronald Reagan was doing stateside) are treated in

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the Longstreets, but shifting dynamics eventually find enemy lines dividing the men from the women. Penelope’s homemade cobbler gets a bad rap.

Nancy projectile–vomiting doesn’t help the situation. Michael breaking out the booze and cigars in a defiant act of chauvinism adds salt to the wounds. And then there’s Alan’s accursed cell phone, practically sharing star billing with the flesh–and– blood participants.

If Spielberg managed to open up War Horse in a manner that takes full advantage of cinema’s gifts – it’s so expansive that it’s easy to forget a theatrical version resides in its family tree – Polanski does little to make this look like much more than a filmed play.Aside from the prologue and epilogue involving the kids, this takes place entirely inside the Longstreet apartment and adjacent hallway, with no attempt to temporarily move the characters and their conversation to, say, a restaurant or a Starbucks.

Yet because Carnage is so well– written and performed — and because it runs a rapid 80 minutes – there’s none of that stifling claustrophobia that chokes similar one– horse–town stage adaptations.

Among the quartet, Waltz delivers the best performance, followed

by Winslet, Foster and then Reilly lagging behind. As for Polanski, he masterfully orchestrates all the mind– game mayhem – at times, the scenario recalls a more grounded version of Luis Bunuel’s surrealist romps The Exterminating Angel and The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie.

Carnage receives a thumbs–up for its sly dissection of middle–to–upper– class airs masking true bourgeoisie brutality.

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CliffsNotes fashion, since an oversized amount of the picture focuses on her waning years as a lonely woman suffering from mild dementia, believing she’s being frequently visited by her deceased husband Denis (a wasted Jim Broadbent).

With so much history and personality to draw upon, it’s infuriating that so much of the running time is wasted on mere speculation involving an elderly person’s flights of fancy (a problem that also plagued Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar); these sequences, popping up every few minutes, effectively destroy any sense of pacing or continuity and ineptly attempt to soften a world figure who didn’t exactly earn her titular nickname by publicly surrounding herself with Paddington Bear dolls.

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Three–quarters twee and one– quarter Glee, Like Crazy won the Grand Jury Prize at 2011’s Sundance shindig, beating out a slate of 15 other titles that included Take Shelter and Martha Marcy May Marlene. If nothing else, this stands as proof positive that even the film festivals can be as misguided in their selections as the notorious Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

The film won a second Sundance honor for the lead performance by Felicity Jones, an acceptable selection given that she’s the best thing about this film in which LA college kid Jacob (Anton Yelchin) and British exchange student Anna (Jones) hook up, only to be separated by the ocean after she willfully extends her visa stay illegally and is booted back to the UK (that these adults would be so stupid in this post–9/11 age of stringent airport laws is a daft narrative concept, but we’ll let it slide).

The whole thrust of the film is that these two people should be together no matter what – think Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Titanic’s Jack and Rose, Brokeback Mountain’s Ennis and Jack – but director Drake Doremus (scripting with Ben York Jones) doesn’t make a very compelling case for his lovebirds. While it’s easy to see Anna’s adoration, Jacob won’t even consider moving to England to be with his presumed soulmate, preferring instead to remain stateside and periodically take up with a co–worker (a wasted Jennifer Lawrence) who

The 2009 Swedish version is a fine film, but this one is nevertheless an improvement, right from the dazzling opening credits to an epilogue that’s unexpectedly poignant. Director David Fincher works in a crisp, efficient manner, and while the original’s Noomi Rapace made for a memorable heroine, Mara is even better, retaining this great character’s steely resolve and unfiltered intelligence but confident enough to allow us to see the hurt child residing within.

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deserves better than the treatment he doles out to her.

Ultimately, Like Crazy is a love story about two often annoying people who don’t have much discernible chemistry.

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There’s a scene in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol in which Tom Cruise’s agent extraordinaire Ethan Hunt must climb up the outside of a tall building with only the aid of a pair of electronic gloves that fasten themselves to any given surface. It isn’t enough that it’s a towering edifice – it has to be Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, merely the tallest building in the world.

It’s utterly ridiculous – and also utterly exciting. The fourth M:I film based on the classic TV series – and the third to be worth a damn (only the second one was a letdown) – this wisely continues the tradition of assigning a different director to each chapter, going from Brian De Palma to John Woo to J.J. Abrams and now to Brad Bird.

The plotline concocted by Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec (both vets of Abrams’ TV show Alias) is so hoary that it might as well have come from a 1960s–era Bond flick.

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Think of it as the “close but no cigar” brand of cinema, where American adaptations of foreign hits prove to be better than expected yet don’t

quite trump their highly regarded predecessors. Let Me In, Matt Reeves’ take on the Swedish vampire yarn Let the Right One In, is one example; The Departed, Martin Scorsese’s version of the Hong Kong import Infernal Affairs, is another (Oscar wins notwithstanding). But now there’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which manages the impressive feat of emerging as superior to the internationally admired Swedish version from 2009.

In many ways, this adheres closely to what audiences witnessed in the first version (both films were based on the book by the late Stieg Larsson, the first installment in his Millennium trilogy). As before, two characters leading separate lives find their destinies intertwined: Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), a punkish, bisexual computer expert who’s suspicious of everyone around her, particularly men; and Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig), a wrongly ostracized journalist who accepts a personal assignment from wealthy industrialist Henrik Vanger (Christopher Plummer) to investigate the decades–removed disappearance of his niece.

Mikael searches for clues on the sizable Vanger estate out in the Swedish hinterlands, while Lisbeth, still in Stockholm, deals with a series of unfortunate developments, including an ailing friend, a broken laptop, and, most shockingly, a sleazy parole officer (Yorick van Wageningen) who binds and rapes her (her sweet revenge is brutal and brilliant). Only when Mikael realizes he needs an assistant does Lisbeth enter his life, becoming unlikely allies as they solve the mystery together.

Don’t be fooled into thinking the PG–13 War Horse takes a softer approach to the subject at hand – with one specific scene, Steven Spielberg establishes that his World War I epic won’t take any prisoners.

Before that sequence arrives, we’re introduced to the majestic title animal, a horse (named Joey) who bonds with youthful farmhand Albert (Jeremy Irvine) before being sold to the British army. A sensitive captain (Tom Hiddleston) promises Albert that he’ll take good care of Joey, but the horse doesn’t remain in the officer’s hands; instead, Joey finds himself passing between soldiers and civilians, between Brits and Germans, between kindly souls and abusive monsters.

A young girl offers him a home; a German officer plans to work him until he drops dead; soldiers from each side team up to save him. And so it goes.

Based on the smash stage hit, War Horse has been opened up in breathtaking fashion for the screen, vibrantly bringing each vignette to life and allowing them to collectively address how war diminishes not just humankind but irrevocably destroys surrounding environs. War Horse is a movie of rage, but it’s also one of empathy and understanding – it’s to Spielberg’s credit that he knows the storyline is emotionally wrenching enough that he doesn’t need to manipulate tears out of anyone.

Only with the final shot selections does the director succumb to the sort of artistic grandstanding that’s sometimes in his nature, but these screensaver images hardly negate the power and the fury of the hard–charging movie that precedes them. CS

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Activism & Politics Circus Protest for the Animals Join local animal lovers for peaceful protest of the cruel practice of using animals for entertainment and profit.

Thursday Jan. 19 6-7:30 pm; Sat. Jan. 21 2-3 pm; Sun Jan 22 12-1 pm. Signs available or make your own. Bring family, friends and a friendly smile!

Help promote awareness of the suffering of the animals with education.

W. Liberty Street entrance to Civic Center; public sidewalk. Contact: lili. marie09@gmail.com or 912-660-6912.

Drinking Liberally An informal, left-leaning group of folks who meet to talk about politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, and anything else that pops up. Every first and third Thursday, around 7:30 p.m. at Loco’s, 301 W. Broughton St., upstairs. Come join us! DrinkingLiberally.org

Fort Pulaski National Monument-Public Comment Period Submit comments through February 13. The National Park Service (NPS) has nominated Fort Pulaski National Monument for inclusion in the National System of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This program is managed by the Department of Commerce’s NationalOceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI). NOAA is accepting public comments. More nformation about MPAs and the nomination process can be found at http:// www.mpa.gov. Public comments about nominations may be sent by mail, e-mail, or fax to NOAA’s MPA Center.

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Occupy Savannah Habersham & Bay Streets, 10am-6pm daily. General Assembly every Saturday at 3PM. For more information or to get involved visit our facebook page www.facebook.com keyword Occupy Savannah or send an email at occupy.savannah.

ga@gmail.com. [010912] 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 912-5987358 for additional info.

St. Vincent’s Academy’s White the Night--Pack the Gym Lung Cancer Awareness and high school basketball! Tues., Jan. 24.

4:30pm. St. Vincent’s JV vs. Appling County JV. 6:00pm St. Vincent’s varsity vs. Appling varsity. A guest speaker will attend and speak on lung cancer awareness. Information: 912236-5508. Held at St. Vincent’s gym, Lincoln and Harris Streets.

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. [122911]

Benefits Fundraiser for Black Heritage Festival “Dancing Through the Decades” fundraiser is Friday, Jan. 20, 8:00pm-midnight. Savannah Marriott Riverfront.

Individuals, couples and groups--show off your best dance moves from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Prizes for the best dancers, the best period costumes and others. Learn basic dance steps by professional instructors from local dance studios. Tickets $25 for one, $45 for two and include light hors d’oeuvres. Available at Lester’s Florist, Carver State Bank, the Maxine Patterson School of Dance and continues on p. 36

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We will begin gathering on Sunday mornings starting February 5th at Bryson Hall (5 East Perry St.) on Chippewa Square at 10:30 am.

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Savannah State University. Information at 912-358-4309 or heritage@savannahstate.edu.

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.

Parties A La Carte Savannah Friends of Music sponsors this series of themed parties throughout the year as a fundraiser for local music events and groups. information contact Lynne Davis – 355-4252.

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Tour d’Epicure Benefit for America’s Second Harvest Board a trolley with your friends for a food, wine and art tour. Sun. Feb. 26, 2012, 4-7pm. Tickets and information at www.helpendhunger.org.

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Musicians Wanted for Third Thursdays on Tybee City of Tybee is seeking musicians (grassroots to classic rock) to perform at Third Thursdays on Tybee in 2012. To be considered as a performer, please submit according to the guidelines provided at www.cityoftybee.org/BetterHometownProgram. Apply by January 30. Information: Chantel Morton,

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The VOICE Workshop:Continuing Education for the Professional Singer VOICExperience and Georgia Southern University present vocal training designed by Sherrill Milnes. For ingers who have already embarked on a professional career and feel the need to further hone their presentational skills.

March 9-16, 2012 on the campus of Georgia Southern University. The week concludes with performances in both Statesboro and Savannah. Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2012. Information on fees and application requirements: 847.707.0177 or voicexp@aol.com.

[121211] TV Show Filming in Savannah Seeks Participants Door to Door is a new TV series for the Travel and Escape Channel/Travel Channel. Produced by Keep it In the Family, Inc. and is the only television game show that features local contestants answering trivia questions about the town they live in...and right from the comforts of their own homes.

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Classes, Camps & Workshops Art Workshop: Raku For You Japanese ceramics firing technique at Studio S.P.A.C.E. on January 21st from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the ceramics studio parking lot at 9 W. Henry Street.

Ceramics specialist Clair Buckner will lead multiple firings throughout the afternoons. Participants can select a

premade bisque piece to glaze and take home for only $10. Ceramic artists from the community are also invited to bring bisque fired works for glazing and firing during the demonstration. There is a firing fee of $10, limited to one large work or two small works. There is no fee to observe. www.savannahga.gov or 912-651-6783 or cbuckner@savannahga.gov.

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Regular classes on boat handling, boating safety & navigation offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Learn from the experts. For dates & more information, visit our web site: www. savannahaux.com or telephone Kent Shockey at 912-897-7656. [010912] Creative Digital Photography Go in-depth into photography principles, aperature and shutter combinations, bracketing and compositions.

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Fee: $180. http://www.scad.edu/ce Entrepreneurship Classes Savannah State University will host a series of free entrepreneurship classes for City of Savannah residents at the Moses Jackson Advancement Center, 1410B Richards St. Each class in the series will be held twice a week on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm and on Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm, from January 31st through May 29th.

To register call: (912)525-2166 or email: durhamj@savannahstate.edu Family Law Workshop The Mediation Center has three workshops a month to assist citizens who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support and/or visitation and contempt. Schedule: 1st Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm. 2nd Monday, 2-4pm. 4th Thursday 10am-12noon.

Fee:$20 to cover all documents needed to file. Register at mediationsavannah. com or 912-354-6686. [122811] 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. [122811] Feldenkrais Classes Meets at various locations in the Savannah area. Contact Elaine Alexander, GCFP. Information: 912-223-7049 [122811] Group Guitar Lessons Join us for a fun time, for group guitar lessons, at the YMCA on Whitemarsh and Tybee Islands (adults and teens only). Hands-on instruction, music theory, ear training, sight reading, ensemble playing, technique, and rhythm drills, by teacher Tim Daniel (BS in Music). 912-897-9559. $20/week. [122811] Guitar, Electric Bass & Double Bass Lessons Instruction for all ages of beginner/ intermediate students. Technique, chords, note reading, and theory.

Learn songs and improvisation. Studio located 2 blocks from Daffin Park.

Housecalls available. Call 401-2556921 or email a.teixeira472@gmail.com to schedule a 1/2 price first lesson!

[122811] 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 [122811] 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 & 1pm4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm. Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3-4:30pm. For

more info: 912-232-4232 x115 or www. savannahpha.com Learn Russian Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call 912-713-2718 for more information. [122811] Learn to Speak Spanish Spanish lessons offered by an experienced native speaker. Flexible schedule and affordable rates. Classes are held at the Sentient Bean Coffeehouse.

Call 912-541-1337. [122811] Letter Press Workshop SCAD Continuing Education offers the basics of the handcrafted art of letterpress on an antique 1897 Curtis and Mitchell Printing Press. Jan. 21, 10:30am-3:30pm. Participants leave the class with sufficient knowledge of how to work a press, as well as a personalized set of notecards or calling cards. $120 http://www.scad.edu/ce [010912] Master Gardener Course Extensive course in horticulture and gardening begins on January 24. For more information, contact Dave Linvill, Chatham County Extension Agent 912652-7981. [010912] 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 Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments Savannah Musicians Institute offers private instruction for all ages in guitar, drums, piano, bass, voice, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, flute, and woodwinds. 7041 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Info: 912-692-8055 or smisavannah@ gmail.com. [122811] New Horizons Adult Band Program A music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school or college and would like to have the opportunity to begin playing again. Dust off your instrument every Monday night at Portman’s Music Store (Abercorn) at 6:30p.m. The cost is $30.00 per month. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Contact Pamela Kidd at 912-354-1500 for more info.

[122811] Novel Writing Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publishing your work. Award-winning Savannah author offers one-on-one or small group classes and mentoring, as well as manuscript critique, ebook formatting and more. Send an email to pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com for pricing and scheduling information. [010812] Open Pottery Studio at Savannah’s Clay Spot For potters with experience who want time in the studio, Choose from 4 hour time slots. Registrations are based on a monthly, bi monthly, and quarterly

time commitment. Savannah’s Clay Spot, 1305 Barnard St. Information: 912-509-4647 or www.savannahsclayspot.com [122811] Portrait Photography Course Learn how to use the off-camera flash, studio lighting, available light, and photo editing to create flattering portraits of people, pets, close ups, and more. Any camera. Prints or digital files will be accepted. Suggested prerequisite: Creative Photography.

Dates: Wednesdays, 1/18 to 2/1 or Mondays, 5/7 to 5/21. Time is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $70/person. Call to to register at 855-478-5551. Registration closes Monday, Jan. 16 at Noon for the Jan. class; Thursday, May 3 at 5 p.m. for the May class. Offered by Georgia Southern University Continuing Education and takes place in Savannah,at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. $70/person http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cesavannahmenu.html [122911] ReSource Center at Habitat ReStore 1900 East Victory Drive. New home ownership resource center for anyone wanting to learn more about home ownership, homeowners insurance issues, home safety and security matters, and proper preparation for hurricanes and other severe weather.

Includes two internet-ready computers. [122811] S.P.A.C.E. Visual Arts Classes Now Registering Register now for classes in fiber weaving, sculpture, stained glass box making, ceramics, metals, glass, painting and drawing, parent and teen wheelthrowing. Offerings for children, teens and adults in all skill levels for Winter/ Spring 2012 art classes. Sessions begin January 7 at the Department of Cultural Affairs S.P.A.C.E. studios, 9 W. Henry St. Dates/times/fees vary. Information: www.savannahga.gov/arts or by calling (912) 651-6783. [121211] Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group The Savannah Charlesfunders meet every Saturday at 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds, and better investing.

Meetings take place at Panera Bread on Bull and Broughton. Contact us at charlesfund@gmail.com for more information. [122811] Savannah Entrepreneurial Center Offering a variety of business classes.

801 E. Gwinnett Street. Call 652-3582.

[122811] Savannah Sacred Harp Singers Everyone that loves to sing is invited to join the Savannah Sacred Harp Singers at Faith Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Road in Savannah. All are welcome to participate or listen in on one of America’s most revered musical traditions. For more information call 912-655-0994 or visit savannahsacredharp.com. [122211] Savannah’s Clay Spot Winter Pottery continues on p. 38

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and Saturdays, Feb 11-18 (in the field). $100/person. Offered in downtown Savannah at the Coastal Georgia Center, by Georgia Southern University’s Continuing Education Division. http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cesavannahmenu.html [121211] Culinary Arts Training Program America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is accepting candidates for its free Community Kitchen/Culinary Arts job training program. Participants prepare for jobs in the culinary field through classroom instruction and hands-on meal production experience in Grace’s Community Kitchen, a commercial culinary facility. Information: 912-721-1796. Course begins Jan. 23.

Desiging for the Contemporary Interior SCAD Continuing Education course.

Feb. 4, 10:30-5:30. Learn to select pieces, mix and match, and end up with an individual, inspired space. Use design theory to create contemporary interiors and gain confidence with their color and material choices while exploring the balance of spatial relations, creating a home interior that parallels their personality. Experiment with color, styles, placement and fibers.

Participants leave the workshop with the know-how and inspiration to be creative, and with a solid understanding of a range of key interior design elements, for kitchens, bathrooms, living/dining rooms and bedrooms. Fee: $95 http://www.scad.edu/ce Designing for the Contemporary Interior Release your inner decorator... this workshop offered by SCAD’s Continuing Education Department teaches participants how to select pieces, mix and match, and end up with an individual, inspired space. Learn and apply design theory to create contemporary interiors and gain confidence with color and material choices. Explore the balance of spatial relations, creating a home interior that parallels your personality. Sat. Feb. 4, 10:30am-4:30pm.

Fee. $95. Register http://www.scad. edu/ce [121211] Drawing Instruction Private and group drawing lessons by artist and former SCAD professor Karen Bradley. Call or email for details, (912)507-7138. kbillustration@ mac.com 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 or who have already received a license. Group meets monthly. $30/session. Information: 912-443-0410. [122811] Educator Seminar: Construct: Paper Model Building Feb. 11, 9am-4pm. Participants create a sculpture from numbered laser cut parts that are formed using moun-

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Classes Classes begin Jan. 9, 2012. Be Creative in 2012, Make it with Clay at Savannah’s Clay Spot. Check out www. savannahsclayspot.com for a new winter pottery class schedule for adults, teens, and children. Contact: Lisa Bradley, savannahsclayspot@gamil. com. 912-509-4647. www.savannahsclayspot.com [122911] Singing Lessons with Anitra Opera Diva Anitra is currently teaching the Vaccai Bel Canto technique for those interested in improving their vocal range and breathing capacity. Bel Canto carries over well as a foundation technique for different styles including opera, pop, rock and cabaret. Henry St @ E Broad, Mon/Tues 6-9pm, 1 1/2 hour lesson $25. SCAD students and alumni $5 discount. Call 786-247-9923, anitraoperadiva@yahoo.com, www.anitraoperadiva.com [122811] Winter 2012 Classes at Coastal Georgia Center Register now for a variety of non-credit courses to be held in Savannah, January - May 2012, sponsored by Georgia Southern University. Classes held in downtown Savannah and on Skidaway Island. Course lengths, times, and fees vary. Beginning and Advanced American Sign Language; Creativity for Problem Solving; Creative Writing (Beginning and Advanced); Developing Your Imagination; Yoga for All; How to Stretch Your Energy Dollar; and The Artist’s Way, Organic Gardening.

Information: ceps.georgiasouthern. edu/conted or contact Judy Fogarty at The Coastal Georgia Center (912-6445967) or jfogarty@georgiasouthern. edu. [121211]

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 [122811] Buccaneer Region SCCA The local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting 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. [122811] Business Networking on the Islands Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group Meets 1st Thursday each month from 9:30-10:30 AM. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Savannah (912) 308-6768 for more info. [121211] Coastal MINIs Local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first

| Submit your event | email: happenings@connectsavannah.com | fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404 Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. to go on motoring adventures together. Meet at Starbucks, corner of Victory Dr. & Skidaway Rd. in Savannah. Information: coastalminis.com. [122811] Starbucks, Energy Healers Meets every Monday at 6pm. Meditation and healing with energy. Discuss aromatherapy, chakra systems and more. Call 912-695-2305 for more info. http://www.meetup.com/SavannahEnergyHealers/ [122811] Exploring The American Revolution in Savannah Interested in exploring the role Savannah played in the American Revolution? Join like-minded people including artists, writers, teachers and historians for discussion, site exploration and creative collaboration. Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6pm at Gallery Espresso. Email, Kathleen Thomas: exploretherevolution@gmail.com for more info. [122811] 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. [122811] 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 [122811] Islands MOPS A Mothers of Preschoolers group that meets at the First Baptist Church of the Islands on two Wednesdays a month from 9:15-11:30am. Website/ information: https://sites.google.com/ site/islandsmops/ [122811] Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Contact (912) 308-6768 for info. No fees. Wanna learn? Come join us! [121211] Low Country Turners A club for wood-turning enthusiasts.

Contact Steve Cook, 912-313-2230.

[122811] Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. Call 786-4508. [122811] Savannah MOMSnext For mothers of school-aged children, kindergarten through high school.

Come as you are, to experience authentic community, mothering support, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope. Islands MOMSnext meets every first & third Monday of the month, excluding holidays. Childcare is available upon request. A ministry of MOPS International. For more info or to register for a meeting, call (912)898-

4344 or email kymmccarty@hotmail. com. http://www.mops.org/ [122811] Old Time Radio Researchers 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. [122811] Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. For a nominal annual fee, members will receive monthly training sessions and seminars and have weekly runs of various distances. Kathy Ackerman,756-5865 or Billy Tomlinson 5965965. [122811] 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. [86/010112] Savannah Safe Kids Savannah Safe Kids Savannah, a coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries, holds a meeting on the second Tuesday of every month from 11:30am1pm. Visit www.safekidssavannah. org or call 912-353-3148 for more info.

[122811] Savannah Adventure Club Dedicated to pursuing adventures, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the Low country and beyond. Activities include sailing, camping, skydiving, kayaking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and skiing, in addition to regular social gatherings. Free to join. Email savannahadventureclub@gmail.com or “like” the Savannah Adventure Club on Facebook. [122811] Savannah Art Association The non-for profit art association, the Southeast’s oldest, is currently taking applications for membership. The SAA offers workshops, community programs, exhibition opportunities, and an artistic community full of diverse and creative people from all ages, mediums, and skill levels. Please call 912-232-7731 for more info. [122811] Savannah Brewers’ League Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Call 447-0943 or visit www.hdb.org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League. Meet at Moon River Brewing Company, 21 W. Bay St. [122811] Savannah Browns Backers This is an official fan club recognized by the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. Meet with Browns fans to watch the football games and support your favorite team Sundays at game time at Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt.

Call Kathy Dust at 373-5571 or send e-mail to KMDUST4@hotmail.com or Dave Armstrong at Darmst0817@com-

cast.net or 925-4709. [122811] Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States A dinner meeting held the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club. Call John Findeis at 748-7020. [122811] 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 provided. After completing the class, you may become a member of the Savannah Fencing Club for $5 per month. Experienced fencers welcome. Call 429-6918 or email savannahfencing@aol.com.

Savannah Jaycees Meeting and information session held the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events and provide an opportunity for those interested in joining the Jaycees to learn more. Must be 21-40 years old to join the chapter. 101 Atlas St. 912-353-7700 or www.savannahjaycees.com [122811] Savannah Kennel Club Monthly meetings are open to the public and visitors. Meetings are held at Logan’s Roadhouse Restaurant, 11301 Abercorn St. on the fourth Monday of each month, September through May. Dinner starts at 6 pm and meeting starts at 7:30pm. Guest Speakers at every meeting. For more info, call 912238-3170 or visit www.savannahkennelclub.org Savannah Newcomers Club Open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program and, in addition, the club hosts a variety of activities, tours and events that will assist you in learning about Savannah and making new friends. www.savannahnewcomers.com [122911] 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. [122911] Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club Meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Mulberry Inn. 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. [122911] Savannah Writers Group Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7pm to discuss, share and critique writing of fiction or non-fiction novels, essays or short stories. A meet-andgreet precedes the meeting at 6:30pm.

music and instruments, including the theremin, synths, Mooger Foogers, jam sessions, playing techniques, compositions, gigs, etc. Philip Neidlinger, theremin@neidlinger.us. [122911] U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Become part of the volunteer organization who assists the U.S. Coast Guard in the performance of their important duties. Meets the 4th Wednesday every month at 6pm at Barnes Restaurant, 5320 Waters Avenue. Coed. All ages welcomed. Prior experience and/or boat ownership not required. Information: www.savannahaux.com or telephone Al Townsend at 912-598-7387.

[122911] Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356. [122911] Savannah 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 912-232-3549 or email chesteraellis@comcast.net for more information. [122911]

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 held in the new Abeni Cultural Arts dance studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. For more information call 912-631-3452 or 912-272-2797. Ask for Muriel or Darowe. E-mail: abeniculturalarts@gmail.com Adult Ballet Class Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St., at 39th, is offering an Adult Ballet Class on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30. Cost is $12 per class. Join us for learning and fun. Call 234-8745 for more info. [101711] Adult Dance and Fitness Classes Beginner & Intermediate Ballet, Modern Dance, Barre Fusion, BarreCore Body Sculpt, and Gentle Stretch & Tone.

No experience necessary for beginner ballet, barre, or stretch/tone. The Ballet School, Piccadilly Square, 10010 Abercorn. Registration/fees/information: 912-925-0903. Or www.theballetschoolsav.com [122911] Adult Intermediate Ballet Mondays & Wednesdays, 7 - 8pm, $12 per class or 8 classes for $90. Class meets year round. (912) 921-2190. The Academy of Dance, 74 West Montgomery Crossroads. [122911] Argentine Tango Lessons Sundays 1:30-3:30pm. Open to the public. Cost $3.00 per person.

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1 Designer Oldham 5 Victoria’s Secret sells them 9 ___-cone (carnival purchase) 12 Strained from work 13 Dusting items 15 Good or bad figure, in TV dramas 16 Direction for “my beautiful balloon,” in song 18 Come up short 19 What “we’re” doing, in a Fall Out Boy song lyric 21 Part of a fireman’s outfit 23 Babies do it 24 Movie where Will Ferrell played Buddy 25 Fall guy 29 In the ballpark 30 With 39-across, marching chant 33 Labor mate, on an invoice 34 Like objective data 36 Prefix before gender or mission 39 See 30-across 43 “Role Models” actor Paul 44 Complaints 45 Not just my 46 Like some playgrounds 48 “Yabba ___ doo!”

50 Degree that focuses on human behavior 55 “And so on” 56 Panicky yell to a getaway driver 59 Felix or Fritz 60 Forehead-smacking phrase 61 Bupkis 62 Sit-up focus 63 1970s song with a letter-forming dance 64 Abbr. in a recipe

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1 Coll. in Houston 2 Alley-___ 3 Towed away, colloquially 4 Train station 5 Skyscraper, for example: abbr.

6 Word before hog or rage 7 “...and ___” (Lawrence Welk count-off) 8 BET Hip Hop Awards “Rookie of the Year” winner ___ Lo 9 Two-wheeler 10 “OK, I’m waiting...”

11 Can ___ 13 Anderson Cooper’s channel 14 Word sung on 1/1 17 “___ for Alibi” (first in the Kinsey Millhone book series) 20 North America’s highest peak 21 ___ Paese (cheese) 22 Soccer match shout 25 Spot on a domino 26 Like contortionists 27 “A magic number,” according to “Schoolhouse Rock” 28 Rigid 31 Muscle-to-bone connector 32 Apt. ad stat 33 Golf average 35 Dollar divs.

36 Robert De Niro’s film studio 37 Keep the drink payment until the end 38 Detox denizens 40 Take a taxi 41 Central airport 42 “La la” lead-in 44 Like weak soup 47 ___ buco 48 “Simpsons” word added to the OED 49 Bond, e.g.

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Contact Carol North, 912-920-8891 for location. [122911] Savannah Seersucker Live’s Happy Hour for Writers A no-agenda gathering of the Savannah area writing community, held on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm. Free and open to all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing. 21+ with valid I.D. For location and details, visit SeersuckerLive.com. [122911] 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 [122911] 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 http:// www.orgsites.com/ga/southernwings/ [86/010112] 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 [122911] 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. [122911] 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 2336014, facebook Peacock Guild or email peacockguild@googlegroups.com for more info. [122911] The Philo Cafe A weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30pm-9pm at various locations 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. [122911] The Philo Cafe A weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30pm-9pm at various locations 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. [122911] Theremin/Electronic Music Enthusiasts A club for enthusiasts of electronic

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912-925-7416 or email savh_tango@ yahoo.com. [122911] 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. 912-596-0889 or www. cairoonthecoast.com [122911] 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. [122911] 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. [122911] 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

| Submit your event | email: happenings@connectsavannah.com | fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404 those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. [122911] Irish Dance Classes Glor na h’Eireann cultural arts studio is offering beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up, Adult Step & Ceili, Strength & Flexibility, non-competitive and competition programs, workshops and camps.

TCRG certified. For more info contact PrideofIrelandGA@gmail.com or 912704-2052. [122911] Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc. offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome. Call Mahogany at 272-8329. [122911] Modern Dance Class Classes for beginner and intermediate levels. Fridays 10-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. For more info, call Elizabeth 912-354-5586.

[122911] Pole Dancing Class Beginners pole dance offered Wednesdays 8pm, Level II Pole Dance offered Monday 8pm, $22/1 class, $70/4 classes, pre-registration required. Learn pole dance moves and spins while getting a full body workout.

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info: www.fitnessbodybalance.com or 912-398-4776. Nothing comes off but your shoes. Fitness Body & Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. [122911] Salsa Savannah Tuesdays at Tantra (8 E. Broughton St.), lessons from 7-9pm, open dancing 9pm-1am. Thursday at Saya (109 W. Broughton St.), lessons from 7-8pm, open dancing 9-11pm. Bachata lessons at Saya Thursdays from 8-9pm. For more info: www.salsasavannah.com, 912-704-8726. [122911] Savannah Dance Club “Magnificent Mondays” at Doubles, The Quality Inn /Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Free dance lessons (6:307:30p): Shag, Swing, Cha-Cha and Line dancing. Everyone invited. No cover.

Happy Hour till 9pm. Call for details 912-398-8784. [122911] Savannah Dance Club “Magnificent Mondays” at Doubles, The Quality Inn /Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Free dance lessons (6:307:30p): Shag, Swing, Cha-Cha and Line dancing. Everyone invited. No cover.

Happy Hour till 9pm. Call for details 912-398-8784. [122911] Savannah Shag Club Shag music every Wednesday, 7pm, at Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. and every Friday, 7 pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. [122911]

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“Kakuro” Fill in each square in this grid with a digit from 1 to 9. The sum of the digits in each row or column will be the little w or column. As with a Sudoku, you can’t repeat any digits in a row or column.

See the row of six squares in the upper-left with a 25 to the left of it? That means the sum of the digits in those six squares will be 25, and they won’t repeat digits. A row or column ends at a black square, so the three-square row in the upper-right with a 7 to the left of it may or may not have digits in common with the 25-row to its left. Down columns work the same way. Now solve!! psychosudoku@hotmail.com

Open House for Prospective Parents/ Students Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic School Open House will be Thursday, January 26.

The Pre-kindergarten (three and four year old classes) and Kindergarten portion will take place from 9:3011:30AM and grades first through eighth will take place from 5:307:30PM Contact the Admissions office at (912) 897-5224 to register for the Open House. Visit www.saintpetertheapostle.com for more information.

Film & Video CineSavannah A film series that seeks to bring new, first-run films to Savannah including critically acclaimed foreign films and documentaries, among others. To subscribe to information about the series, including screening dates and times, email: cinesavannah@att.net [122911] Psychotronic Film Society Hosts weekly screenings every Wednesday, 8pm, at the Sentient Bean.

Offering up a selection of films so bad they are good, cult classics and other rarities. Upcoming schedule: www. sentientbean.com [122911]

Fitness Beginner’s Belly Dance classes with

“Cairo on the Coast” Back to back belly dance classes and two unique styles of dance. Every Sunday, 12noon-1pm, American Cabaret style, energetic and fast paced. 1-2pm, Tribal Fusion, a slower, more controlled style of dance. Both sessions $24, or a one hour session $15, or 4/$48.00. www.cairoonthecoast.com.

Fitness, Body, and Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. Contact Nicole at 912-596-0889. [122911] Belly Drills An intense dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. Geared to all levels of ability. Dance your way to a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. Thurs: 7-8pm. $15/class. Visit www.cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@ cybelle3.com or call 912-414-1091.

Walk-ins welcome. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. [122911] Bellydance Fusion Classes Fusion bellydance mixes ballet, jazz and hip hop into a unique, high energy style of dance. Classes include drills and choreographies for all levels.

Small classes held several days a week in downtown Savannah, and upon request. $10 per person. Contact Christa at 678-799-4772 or see www. bohemianbeats.com. [121811] Bellydancing for fun and fitness The most fun class you’ve ever taken to get you in the best shape in the least amount of time. We provide bright colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, and exotic music. Every Wednesday, 6:30pm. $15 drop-in or $40 for four classes. Call 912-660-7399 or email ConsistentIntegrity@yahoo.com [122911] Fertility Yoga Ongoing series of six week sessions of Fertility Yoga are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM at offices located at 100 Riverview Drive, off of Islands Expressway. Helps participants relax, start healthy habits to prepare their body and gain more confidence on the fertility journey.

Instructor Ann Carroll, RYT 500. $100 for 6 week session. (912) 704-7650 or e-mail carroll3620@bellsouth.net.

[122911] Fitness Classes at the JEA Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for days and times. 355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St., http:// www.savj.org. [122911] Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun VING TSUN (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Using angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against them makes VING TSUN Kung Fu effective for everyone. Call Sifu Michael Sampson to find out about our free trial classes 912-429-9241. 11202 White Bluff Road.

Drop Ins welcome. [122911] Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes Mondays, 10-11am (crawlers and tod-

reward you with increased awareness, concentration, flexibility, strenght, and endurance. Mondays Jan. 9 to Feb. 13, OR Tuesdays, Mar. 20 to Apr. 24.

5:30-6:30pm. $65/person. Register by calling 855-478-5551 (toll free).

Registration ends Jan. 6 at noon for the January class; Monday, March 19 at noon for the March class. Offered

by Georgia Southern University, held in downtown Savannah at the Coastal Georgia Center. Info: ceps.georgiasouthern.edu [121211] Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors Free for people with cancer and cancer survivors. 6.30 p.m., Tuesdays and 12:10 p.m., Thursdays, FitnessOne, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center. Call 912-350-9031. [122911] Zumba Fitness (R) classes Mondays at 7:15-8:15. Located at The Ballet School, Studio B, Piccadilly Square, 10010 Abercorn. $7 per class or $60 for 10 classes. Contact April for more info. 912-306-5598. [122911] Zumba Fitness Classes with Anne Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E Montgomery Crossroads, Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $5, Free if you bring a friend. (912) 596-1952. [010912] Zumba Fitness Classes with Mai Monday 8:30am-9:30 am, Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 G. Montgomery Crossroads. $5 per class Saturdays 8:30 am-9:30am, St. Paul CME Social Hall, 123 Brady St. $3 Per class. Contact Mai @ 912-604-9890.

[011412] ZUMBA! fitness with Laura Thursdays 7:30pm., beginning Jan. 5th. A Class Act Dance Center- 118 Pipemaker’s Circle Suite 110 Pooler, GA 31322. 912.748.4199. $10/class, cash only please. Wear comfy clothes and tennis shoes, bring water & a towel! email zumbalaura@hotmail. com for more info. [122911]

Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. [122911] Gay AA Meeting True Colors AA Group, a gay AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Sunday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. [122911] Savannah Georgia Equality Savannah The local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912547-6263. [122911] Savannah Savannah Pride, Inc. Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. SPs mission of unity through diversity, and social awareness has helped promote the well-being of the LGBT community in the South, and organizes the annual

Savannah Pride Festival. Call 912-2887863 or email heather@savpride.com.

[122911] Stand Out Youth A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization.

Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@standoutyouth.org or visit www.standoutyouth.org. [122911] What Makes A Family A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611. [122911]

Health Alcoholics Anonymous If you want or need to stop drinking,

AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Check www.

SavannahAA.com for meeting locations and times, or call 24 hrs 912-3563688 for information. [122911] Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop Sponsored by Stanford University and the Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia-Area Agency on Aging.

Free. Learn better ways of coping and managing your health issues such as fatigue, heart disease, cancer, strokes, injuries, breathing problems, kidney disease, diabetes, depression, obesity, arthritis, Parkinson’s. Caregivers or anyone living with a long term health condition are welcome.

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dlers) and 11:30-12:45 (infants and precrawlers) at the Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. $14 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. Walk-ins welcome. Call 232-2994 or visit www. savannahyoga.com. [122911] Pilates Mat Classes Mat classes are held Tues & Thurs 7:30am-8:30am, Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm, Mon & Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm, Thurs 12:30pm-1:30pm, & Sat 9:30am10:30am. All levels welcome! Private and Semi-Private classes are by appointment only. Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. Call 912.238-0018. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Suite-A Ferguson Ave. http:// savannahpilates.com. [122911] Pregnancy Yoga Ongoing series of 8-week sessions are held on Tuesdays from 6-7:15pm at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Dr., and Thursdays from 6-7:15pm at 100 Riverview Dr. Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor & delivery. Cost is $100 for each course. Call Ann Carroll at 912-704-7650 e-mail ann@aikyayoga.com. [122911] Savannah Disc Golf Club Weekly events (Entry $5): Fri. 5:45pmGlow Golf. Sat. 10am-Luck of the draw Doubles. Sat. 1pm-Handicapped League. Tom Triplett Park, Hwy 80 W, Pooler. Sun. 10 am-Singles at the Sarge in Hardeeville, SC. Info: savannahdiscgolf.com or savannahdiscgolf@ gmail.com All skill levels welcome.

Instruction available. [122911] Stand-Up Paddleboarding Stand-up paddleboarding lessons and tours. A great way get out on the water and to stay fit. East Coast Paddleboarding, Savannah/Tybee Island.

Eastcoastpaddleboarding.com or 781267-1810 [122911] Team In Training Info Meeting & KickOff Jan. 26 from 6pm-9pm. Learn more about completing a triathlon, half or full marathon while benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. All levels of athletes (including walkers) are welcome to attend. Events this season include the Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, the Mayor’s Marathon in Anchorage, AK, the Athleta Iron Girl Atlanta Women’s Triathlon and the ELEVEN Lake Oconee Triathlon. http://www. teamintraining.org/ga. Meet at Fleet Feet, 3405 Waters Ave. The Yoga Room Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom. com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr. Yoga For All Here’s yoga at the right time, price, and location. With expert guidance, you’ll practice this ancient discipline at your own limits and pace. Sequences of poses and breathing techniques will

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Feb. 14, 1:30-4:00pm. Location: West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May Street.

Call Peter at 912-233-1951 to register.

Tuesday mornings: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm.

Location: Southside YMCA of Coastal GA, 11701 Mercy Blvd, Suite 1-A, Call 800-580-6860.

Wednesday mornings: Jan. 11 -Feb. 15, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. Location: Islands Community Church, 111 Walthour Rd. Call Pastor Patterson at 912-897-6630 to register.

Wednesday afternoons: Jan. 11 - Feb. 15, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Location: Vineyard Church of Savannah, 615 Montgomery St. Call Kent at 912-412-8080 to register.

Free hearing & speech screening Hearing: Every Thurs. 9-11 a.m.

Speech: 1st Thurs. of each month. Savannah Speech & Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601. www.savannahspeechandhearing.org [122911] Healthcare for the Uninsured St. Mary’s Health Center,1302 Drayton St.. is open for health needs of uninsured residents of Chatham County.

Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 912-4439409. [122911] Jivamukti® Yoga Weekend Warrior Yoga Immersion Jan. 20-22, join certified Jivamukti®

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897-9544, www.lllusa.org/web/SavannahGA.html. [122911] Savannah Planned Parenthood Hotline First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services. Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-264-7154. [122911]

Nature and Environment Dolphin Project of Georgia The Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach Program is available to speak at your school, club or organization.

We offer a fascinating powerpoint with sound and video about our estuarine dolphins and their environment. Ageappropriate programs and related handouts. www.thedolphinproject.org [122911] Tybee Island Marine Science Center Offering a variety of fun educational programs including Beach Discovery Walks, Marsh Treks, Turtle Talks and the Coastal Georgia Gallery, which features an up close look at dozens of local species. Open daily, 10am-5pm.

For more info, call 912-786-5917 or visit www.tybeemarinescience.org. [122911] Walk on the Wild Side The Oatland Island Wildlife Center , 711 Sandtown Rd., offers a 2-mile Native Animal Nature Trail that winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats, and features

live native animal exhibits. Open daily from 10-4 except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. 898-3980, www. oatlandisland.org. [122911] Wilderness Southeast Offers a variety of programs every month including guided trips with naturalists, canoe rides and more. Their mission is to develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. For more information: 912-236-8115 or www. wilderness-southeast.org. [122911]

Pets & Animals Low Cost Pet Clinic Tails Spin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 5-6pm. Vaccinations: $12.00, with $2.00 per vaccination donated to Savannah Pet Rescue Agencies. Habersham Village Shopping Center. www.tailsspin.com [122911] St. Almo Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays at 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at the Canine Palace, 612 Abercorn St. For info, call 912-234-3336. [122911]

Readings & Signings Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club meets the last Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. [122911] Tea time at Ola’s A book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Bring a book you’ve read this month and tell all about it. Treats to share are always welcomed. Tea will be provided. 232-5488 or 652-3660. [122911]

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service, same choir, same preacher-different location. Beginning Sunday, December 11 the Christ Church Service of chanted Compline by candlelight will be held at historic Independent Presbyterian Church (corner of Bull Street and Oglethorpe) every Sunday night at 9:00p.m. “Come, say good night to God.” [121211] A New Church in the City, For the City.

We will gather on Sunday mornings beginning February 5th at Bryson Hall (5 East Perry St.) on Chippewa Square at 10:30 am. www. edenvillagechurch.org Like us on Facebook: Savannah Church Plant. [011412] Guided Silent Prayer A couple of songs done acoustically, about 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and a few minutes to receive prayer if you want (or remain in silence).

A mid-week rest and re-focus. 6:458pm on Wednesdays at the Vineyard Church. 615 Montgomery St. (behind Blowin’ Smoke BBQ). www.vineyardsavannah.org [122911] Savannah Zen Center Meditation, Classes & Events are held at 111 E. 34th St., Savannah, Ga 31401.

For schedule: savannahzencenter.com or visit us on Facebook. [122911] Soka Gakkai of America SGI is an international Buddhist movement for world peace and individual happiness. The group practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Introductory meetings are held the third Sunday of the month.

For further information, call 232-9121.

[122911] Theology on Tap Meets at The Distillery every month on the third Monday night from 8:30 - 10:30pm. Like us on Facebook: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah.

[011412] Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church Services begin Sunday at 11 a.m. at 1001 E. Gwinnett St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. Religious education for grades 1-8 is offered.

For information, call 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com. Celebrating diversity.

Working for justice. [122911] Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah Liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. Sunday, 11 am, Troup Square Sanctuary. 234-0980, admin@uusavannah.org or www.uusavannah.org. [122911] 313 E. Harris St. , Unity Church of Savannah Two Sunday morning Celebration Services - 9:15 and 11:00. (Children’s Church and childcare at 11:00.)

Noon prayer service every Thurs. To find out about classes, workshops and more visit, www.unityofsavannah.org or call 912-355-4704. 2320 Sunset Blvd.

ARIES

(March 21–April 19) The Macy’s ad I saw in the newspaper had a blaring headline: “Find Your Magic 2.0.” The items that were being touted to help us discover our upgraded and more deluxe sense of magic were luxurious diamond rings. The cheapest was $2,150. I’m going to try to steer you in another direction in your quest to get in touch with Magic 2.0, Aries. I do believe you are in an excellent position to do just that, but only if you take a decidedly non–materialistic approach. What does your intuition tell you about how to hook up with a higher, wilder version of the primal mojo?

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) The U.S. Constitution has survived 222 years, longer than the constitution of any other nation on the planet. But one of America’s founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, might have had a problem with that. He believed our constitution should be revised every 19 years.

Personally, I share Jefferson’s view. And I would apply that same principle of regular reinvention to all of us as individuals — although I think it should be far more frequently than every 19 years. How long has it been since you’ve amended or overhauled your own rules to live by, Taurus? Judging by the astrological omens, I suspect it’s high time.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) “It is respectable to have no illusions — and safe — and profitable and dull,” said author Joseph Conrad. Taking our cue from his liberating derision, I propose that we protest the dullness of having no illusions.

Let’s decry the blah gray sterility that comes from entertaining no fantastic fantasies and unreasonable dreams.

How boring it is to have such machine–like mental hygiene!

For this one week, Gemini, I urge you to celebrate your crazy ideas. Treasure and adore your wacky beliefs. Study all those irrational and insane urges running around your mind to see what you can learn about your deep, dark unconsciousness. (P.S.: But I’m not saying you should act on any of those phantasms, at least not now.

Simply be amused by them.)

CANCER

(June 21–July 22)

you want to influence someone to change, be willing to change something about yourself that’s hard to change.

If you were a medieval knight going into battle with a full suit of armor, the advantage you had from the metal’s protection was offset by the extra energy it took to haul around so much extra weight. In fact, historians say this is one reason that a modest force of English soldiers defeated a much larger French army at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. The Frenchmen’s armor was much bulkier, and by the time they slogged through muddy fields to reach their enemy, they were too tired to fight at peak intensity.

The moral of the story, as far as you’re concerned: To win a great victory in the coming weeks, shed as many of your defense mechanisms and as much of your emotional baggage as possible.

LIBRA

LEO

Purslane is a plant that’s also known colloquially as pigweed.

It’s hearty, prolific, and spreads fast. In a short time, it can grow out–of–control, covering a large area with a thick carpet. On the other hand, it’s a tasty salad green and has a long history of being used as a cooked vegetable. As a medicinal herb, it’s also quite useful, being rich in omega–3 fatty acids as well as a number of vitamins and minerals. Moral of the story: Keep pigweed contained — don’t let it grow out of control — and it will be your friend. Does anything in your life fit that description?

(July 23–Aug. 22) One way or another, you will be more famous in the coming months than you’ve ever been before. That might mean you’ll become better known or more popular . . . or it could take a different turn. To tease out the nuances, let’s draw on Naomi Shihab Nye’s poem “Famous.”

“The river is famous to the fish. // The loud voice is famous to silence, / which knew it would inherit the earth / before anybody said so. // The cat sleeping on the fence is famous to the birds / watching him from the birdhouse. // The tear is famous, briefly, to the cheek. // The idea you carry close to your bosom / is famous to your bosom.” (Read the whole poem here: bit.ly/FamousToWhom.)

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Three famous actresses formed the British Anti–Cosmetic Surgery League last year. Rachel Wiesz, Kate Winslet, and Emma Thompson say they believe people should be happy with the physical appearance that nature gave them. Is it rude of me to note that unlike most of the rest of us, those three women were born gorgeous?

It’s easy for them to promise not to mess with their looks.

Do you ever do that, Virgo?

Urge other people to do what’s natural for you but a challenge for them? I recommend against that this week. For example: If

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) I predict major breakthroughs in your relationship to intimacy and togetherness in 2012, Libra — if, that is, you keep in mind the following counsel from psychologist Dr. Neil Clark Warren: “Attraction and chemistry are easily mistaken for love, but they are far from the same thing. Being attracted to someone is immediate and largely subconscious. Staying deeply in love with someone happens gradually and requires conscious decisions, made over and over again.” (Read more

by Warren here: tinyurl.com/ WiseChoices.)

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

As he approaches his 70th birthday, retiree and Michigan resident Michael Nicholson is still hard at work adding to his education. He’s got 27 college degrees so far, including 12 master’s degrees and a doctorate. Although he’s not an “A” student, he loves learning for its own sake. I nominate him to be your role model for the coming weeks, Sagittarius. Your opportunities for absorbing new lessons will be at a peak.

I hope you take full advantage of all the teachings that will be available.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22–Jan. 19) The Bible addresses the subjects of money and possessions in about 2,000 verses, but devotes only 500 verses to prayer

and 500 to faith. As you know, my advice in these horoscopes usually tends to have the opposite emphasis: I concentrate more on spiritual matters than materialistic concerns. But this time, in acknowledgment of the specific cosmic influences coming to bear on you, I’m going to be more like the Bible. Please proceed on the assumption that you have a mandate to think extra deeply and super creatively about money and possessions in the coming weeks. Feel free, too, to pray for financial guidance and meditate on increasing your cash flow.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Here’s one of my favorite quotes from American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson: “I hate quotations. Tell me what you think.” The current astrological omens suggest that this is an excellent message for you to heed. It’s crucial for you to know your own mind and speak your own thoughts.

It’s smart to trust your own instincts and draw on your own hard–won epiphanies. For best results, don’t just be skeptical of the conventional wisdom; be cautious about giving too much credence to every source of sagacity and expertise. Try to define your own positions rather than relying on theories you’ve read about and opinions you’ve heard.

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) Why did Mark Gibbons strap a washing machine to his back and then climb to the top of Mount Snowdown in Wales? He did it to raise charity money for the Kenyan Orphan Project. If, in the coming weeks, you try anything as crazy as he did, Pisces, make sure it’s for an equally worthy cause. Don’t you dare take on a big challenge simply to make people feel sorry for you or to demonstrate what a first–class martyr you can be. On the other hand, I’m happy to say that you could stir up a lot of good mojo by wandering into previously off– limits zones as you push past the limitations people expect you to honor.

Roller Girl Boot Camp 2012 Do you have what it takes to be a roller derby queen? Find out at Roller Girl Boot Camp, the Savannah Derby Devils’ pursuit of new blood in its annual recruitment week. Registration is open now for RGBC 2012, January 22-26. Register at brownpapertickets. com. [122911] Savannah Bike Polo Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. Check out www.facebook.com/savannahbikepolo for more information. [122911]

Support Groups Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association The Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association meets Sat., Jan. 28, 10:30am at the Candler Heart & Lung Building, 2nd floor, room 2, 5356 Reynolds St. in Savannah. Speaker: Mr. John McKinnon, RPh., co-owner of the Lo Cost Pharmacies in the Savannah area. “Medication Usage in Polio Survivors.” Polio survivors and guests are invited. For information call 912352-8383 or go to www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org. There is no charge for this meeting.

Al Anon Family Groups A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. Meeting locations and days: 1501 Eisenhower Dr., Monday at 12:30 p.m. Monday at 8 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 8 p.m.m Sunday at 8 p.m. Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive: Tuesday at 8 p.m. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 st. Thomas Ave., Isle of Hope, Monday at 7:30 pm.

Unitarian Universalist Church, 313 E. Harris St., call 912-495-9758 for day of meeting. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave., Monday at 5:30pm and Saturday at 11am. Contact numbers: 912-598-9860, or 912-4959758, or Selma at 354-8550, or Melissa at 912-844-4524. [122911] Alcoholics Anonymous If you want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Check www.

SavannahAA.com for meeting locations and times, or call 24 hrs 912-3563688 for information. [122911] Alzheimer’s Caregivers and Families Support Group Senior Citizens, Inc. hosts caregivers and families support groups for individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members. Locations and days: Every 2nd Monday at Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Road. Every 2nd Thursday, 5:30pm, at Ruth Byck Adult Day Care facility, 64 Jasper St. For more info, call 236-0363, ext. 143.

Amputee Support Group Open to all patients who have had a limb amputated and their families or caregivers. Call 355-7778 or 3539635. [122911]

Brain Injury Support Group For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Meets the third Thursday at 5 p.m. in the gym at The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center. http://www. memorialhealth.com [122911] Breast Cancer Survivors Group Meets Tuesdays at 5:20om, at First Presbyterian Church on Washington Avenue and Paulsen Street. Survivor’s and care providers welcome. Enter via Washington Ave. Contact Melissa at 912-844-4524 or Krista at 912-8197053. [122911] Cancer support group Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 11am-12pm. at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. For anyone living with, through or beyond a diagnosis of cancer. Call 819-5704. [122911] Citizens With Retarded Citizens Open to families of children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities.

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912-356-1020 $25 (minimum) per person includes full dinner, gratuity and a donation for Heartbeats. Reservations and payment required by 12:00 noon, Friday, January 20th. 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm. All other meetings at Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. (behind Target at Savannah Mall) Contact, Jeff: 912-598-8457; email: jeff@ heartbeatsforlife-ga.org [011212] Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Memorial Health University Medical Center, http://www.memorialhealth.com. Call Jennifer Currin, 350-7845. [122911] Multiple Sclerosis support group discusses topics that are relevant to anyone with a debilitating disease every fourth Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at St.

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5-6:30pm in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For more info, call 355-6347 or 238-4666. [122911] Rape Crisis Center assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. The Rape Crisis Line is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 912-233-7273. The center offers free, confidential counseling for victims and their families. [122911] Spinal Injury Support Group Meets every third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Health. For info, call Jami Murray at 350-8900. http:// www.memorialhealth.com/ [122911] Support Group for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Sponsored by Savannah Educational Consultants and Royce Learning Center. Professionally led support groups will be held on the 4th Monday of each month, 6-7:30pm. Meetings will be held at Royce Learning Center, at 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd. Contact Laurel Brady, 912-659-4687 or email LBrady@savannaheducationalconsultants.com [122911] cs

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1408 EAST 38TH: 3 bedroom house, living room, dining room, large eat-in kitchen w/washer & dryer, central heat/air. $725/month, $725/deposit.

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2BR/1BA Apts. Newly Renovated, hardwood floors,carpet, paint, appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups. $600-$650/month, utilities may be added to rent if requested.

844-3974 SECTION 8 WELCOME CARVER HEIGHTS: Elliott Street off Gwinnett. Newly renovated 3BR/2BA, small den. LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, larger rooms, total electric, heat/air, laminate throughout, laundry room, fenced backyard. Call 912-224-4167 EAST 55TH 2BR Duplex, kitchen furnished, fenced backyard $525/month plus deposit.

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FOR RENT 2401 Larkin Ave 3BR/ 1 B/A, CH/A, W/D Connection, $800/$800 Dep. No Pets, No Section 8.

8 W. 54th St, 2BR/ 1 BA, CH/A, W/D Connection. $650/$650 Dep. No Pets, No Section 8.

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Very nice, includes utilities, cable, washer & dryer. $200/week. $200/deposit. 912-236-1952 Good Land Lord Seeking Good Tenant Retired/ Couple CLEAN’freshley painted 2BR/ 1 BA • Proof of income • Reference required • Background check 1319 E. 54th Street $495/$495 dep 912-897-3801

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HOUSE FOR RENT 3BR/2BA, Garage, Total Electric, Fenced Back Yard, Quiet Neighborhood. Nr St Joseph & Armstrong Small pets ok under 20 lbs. $950 rent/$800 dep No Calls after 8pm 912-308-0206 LARGE 3BR/2BA Doublewide w/2 dens, great condition. South Effingham middle and high schools.

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•838 West 39th St. 2BR house $600/mo. + sec. deposit.

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*2220 E.43rd 3BR/1BA $795 *15 Gerald Dr. 3BR/1BA $750 *2114 E.60th: 3BR/2BA $825 *21 Gerald Dr. 3BR/1BA $795 410 Delores Ave. 4BR/1BA $895 *13 Hibiscus Ave: 4BR/1BA $800 *Trailer-Savannah Pines, Lot 6 2BR/2BA $565 912-507-7934/912-927-2853

Available Now. 3BR/1BA, LR, family room, dining area, large kitchen, laundry room, central heat & A/C, shed w/electricity & concrete floor, newly painted interior & exterior. 2 new high efficiency sliding glass doors. No pets or smoking.$899/Rent + security deposit $929. (1yr. lease required) **Special Discount available for Police officers on rent & sec.dep.

No Section 8 Accepted! Call Scott Berry, Property manager at Berry Enterprises, 920-1936. rooms for rent 895

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