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HEY, PUMPKIN! WE’VE GOT ALL YOUR FALL FESTIVALS AND SPOOKY EVENTS IN ONE PLACE

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LIVING HISTORY: DAVENPORT HOUSE MUSEUM TAKES US BACK TO THE YELLOW FEVER SCARE OF 1820

MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL, ADRIEN BRODY, KENNETH BRANAGH, AUNJANUE ELLIS AMONG 2021 HONOREES

SCAD ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE AND STAR-STUDDED LINEUP FOR THE 24TH SCAD SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL

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KILLER BEATS. AMAZING EATS.

grab your friends and get your costume ready for the only party worthy of america’s most haunted city!

THURSDAY OCT 28 kehoe iron works at trustees’ garden

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WEDNESDAY 10/6 LEGENDS LIVE ON

HIGHLIGHTED PICKS FROM HOSTESS CITY HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK To have your event considered for inclusion in Week at a Glance, please send an email to wag@connectsavannah. com. Include the event name, date, time, location with address, cost, website address for additional information, and a contact number. The submission deadline is 5PM each Friday before the following Wednesday’s edition.

FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH AT THE THE DECK

(ongoing)International Vocal Group LEGACY is joined by AMERICAN IDOL Winner CANDICE GLOVER to perform timeless hit songs by Beatles, Bruno Mars, Aretha Franklin, Four Seasons, Jackson 5, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and many more in a dazzling Vegas-style production.

WED, THURS, FRI and SAT at 8pm Historic Savannah Theatre / 222 Bull St

Enjoy free yoga on the Tybee sponsored by The Deck Beach Bar & Kitchen. Bring a large beach towel, your mat or a tapestry, a hat and sunglasses, water and a friend. 9-10 a.m.

The Deck Beachbar and Kitchen, 404 Butler Ave.

OPEN MIC AT MINT TO BE MOJITO BAR

Musicians & Singers Wanted!

Join host Larry Broussard (of the band LAX) for Savannah’s Best Open Mic every Wednesday.

Watch LIVE ON TIKTOK! (Cajuncookin). Larry plays your favorite hits and requests between sets. Call 912-713-1009 to book your 30 minutes of stage time. No cover charge! 5-11 p.m.

Mint to Be Mojito Bar & Bites, 12 W State St.

The Davenport House Museum will present a living history depiction of early 19th-century life in Savannah, focusing on the Yellow Fever epidemic, on Friday and Saturday evenings in October. Audience sizes will be limited, so patrons are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance.

The performances will begin at 7 p.m. at the Davenport House Museum, located at 324 E. State St. 7 p.m. davenporthousemuseum.org

TRIVIA NIGHT WITH JESS SHAW

OKTOBERFEST AT PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT

Jess Shaw and Kevin Ryan will guide participants through an evening of trivia and self discovery at Service Brewing.

Test your trivia knowledge! The first place team receives $100.

6:30 p.m. Service Brewing Co., 574 Indian St. servicebrewing.com

SALSA THURSDAY AT MINT TO BE MOJITO BAR

Come for beginners Salsa lessons and stay for free open Latin Dance. No cover charge!

7-11 p.m. Mint to Be Mojito Bar, 12 W State St.

BINGO! AT ELKS LODGE

Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7-9 p.m.

Enjoy great family fun, good food at the snack bar and many chances to win cash.

Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd.

LIVING HISTORY: YELLOW FEVER IN SAVANNAH 1820

Bob Taylor will perform live at the Biergarten from 5 p.m.

- 7 p.m.; the Pavilion Tent will feature free live music from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., showcasing the Eric Culberson Band, Lyn Avenue, Draucker, A Nickel Bag of Funk and other talented local and regional artists plantriverside.com

BLUEGRASS BY THE PINT WITH SWAMPTOOTH

Join Service Brewing for Bluegrass by the Pint every Friday featuring live bluegrass from favorite local favorite’s, Swamptooth.

6 p.m. Service Brewing Co., 574 Indian St.

BOURBON & BLUES

Event at Cohen’s Retreat with Fundraiser for Gilliard & Co. Cofounders Tony Woods and John Johnson kick off their Bourbon & Blues tasting series with a part

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HORROR MOVIE NIGHT AT MOODRIGHT’S: PET SEMATARY It’s almost Halloween so come watch a scary movie! $1 per drink during the movie will be donated back to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. There will also be movie theatre-style popcorn for $1 with proceeds going back to the HSGS. 8pm-10pm Moodright’s 2424 Abercorn St

of their proceeds benefiting foster care non-profit Gilliard & Co. on Friday, October 8th from 6-9pm at Cohen’s Retreat located at 5715 Skidaway Rd.

SATURDAY 10/9

OKTOBERFEST AT PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT

Free live music as well as free keg bowling, bratwurst eating contests and stein holding competitions at the Pavilion Tent from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Bob and the Polka Dots will perform traditional polka music at the Pavilion Tent from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Bob Taylor will perform live at the Biergarten from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; the Pavilion Tent will feature free live music from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., showcasing the Eric Culberson Band, Lyn Avenue, Draucker, A Nickel Bag of Funk and other talented local and regional artists. plantriverside.com

OFFICIAL UGA ALUMNI GAME WATCHING PARTY UGA VS AUBURN

Never Bark Alone! B&D Burgers is the OFFICIAL UGA Savannah Alumni Chapter Game Watching location! (At both the Downtown Congress St. and Abercorn St locations). Put on your spirited red and black and head to one of the Savannah chapter’s game watching parties to watch the Bulldogs play. These events are free, fun and attended by passionate graduates and fans of the University of Georgia.

Parties begin one hour before kick-off. B&D Burgers, Congress St. and Abercorn St.

RICHARD SMITH GUITAR WORKSHOP

Learn From a True Master of the Craft!Famed fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith will be available to conduct a smallgroup instructional workshop at Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor. Richard

is widely regarded as one of the finest fingerstyle guitarists in the world, and often performs in duets with other guitar greats including his good friend, Tommy Emmanuel. For this special workshop he’ll focus on finger-style and thumbstyle guitar playing (of course!).

Attendance will be limited to ensure a great learning experience so don’t delay in securing your seat. Admission to the two-hour workshop is $50 and reservations can be made now by calling our shop at 912748-1930. Noon - 2 p.m.

OHIO STATE FOOTBALL GAME WATCH

Food, fun and football as local Buckeyes Fans gather to cheer on the team to victory against Maryland. Noon at The Draft Room at Berwick. Check out the Savannah Buckeyes Facebook Page for more details. 5730 Ogeechee Rd.

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Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

BINGO! AT ELKS LODGE

Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7-9 p.m. Enjoy great family fun, good food at the snack bar and many chances to win cash.Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd.

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FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET

TybeeMLK announces its 2nd annual celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day to commemorate the significant role played by this area’s original inhabitants and recognize their achievements and the richness of their cultures. This free event is open to the public., 3pm Battery Park, Battery Dr., Tybee Island

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Enjoy half off bottles of wine and fire pits in the courtyard. Purchase a s’mores kits for the ultimate Fall experience.

6-9 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

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MANDY YOUNCE REGIONAL DIGITAL SALES DIRECTOR mandy@connectsavannah.com (912) 503-0874

FIRE & WINE

SUNDAY 10/10

Jesse Blanco, Frank Ricci, Jamie Burton, Marley Gibson, Kareem McMichael, Lauren Wolverton

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(Through Sunday) Georgia’s LARGEST beach fishing tournament is back & bigger than ever, October 9 & 10. Register for your chance at over $10,000 in cash & prizes, with only a $55 entry. The first 100 registrations get free parking for the event! With over 200 joining us last year we are expecting around 300 this year, which means larger payouts.Last year’s winner, Chad Boan won $3,500 on a 42in redfish. Last year’s Calcutta winner Jason Donner won $840 with a 15in bluefish, on just a $10 Calcutta entry. Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Of Georgia. Search the tournament name on eventbrite.com to register.

SUNSET PARTY SUNDAY

ON THE COVER

The Savannah College of Art and Design announced the schedule and films for the 24th SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Pictured: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Adrien Brody, Kenneth Branagh, Aunjanue Ellis are among the 2021 honorees.

Photos provided by SCAD.

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Wrap up the weekend with a Sunday Funday Sunset Party on the roof. Local DJ Doc Ock on the 1s and 2s, an amazing view, Long Drink and Herradura specials, and $3 Rosé all day.

6-9 p.m.Top Deck, 125 W. River Street.

MONDAY 10/11

TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET

Weekly market featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. Artisans are also featured each week. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. Located

at 30 Meddin Drive. We are right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. Visit the website for more info.

4 p.m. 30 Meddin Drive tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

TUESDAY 10/12

AN INTRODUCTION TO INDIA COOKING CLASS

Experience the rich culinary tradition of India and explore the cooking techniques and ingredients that make Indian food among the most popular worldwide.

In this interactive class, guests will use traditional methods to prepare a delicious Indian feast from scratch. Class menu items include Chole Palak; Samosa; Tadka Urad Dal; Chicken Tikka Masala; ScratchMade Naan; and Paal Payasam. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.700 Kitchen Cooking School at The Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St. $99/person - pre-registration required; spaces limited Reservations can be made online at mansion.classesbykessler.com or by phone at 912.721.5006.

HORROR MOVIE NIGHT AT MOODRIGHT’S: PET SEMATARY

It’s almost Halloween so come watch a scary movie with us! $1 per drink during the movie will be donated back to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

We will also be serving movie theatrestyle popcorn for $1 with proceeds going back to the HSGS. 8pm-10pm Moodright’s 2424 Abercorn St.

FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH AT THE DECK

Enjoy free yoga on the Tybee sponsored

by The Deck Beach Bar & Kitchen. Bring a large beach towel, your mat or a tapestry, a hat and sunglasses, water and a friend.

9-10 a.m. The Deck Beachbar and Kitchen, 404 Butler Ave.

STAFFORD’S TUESDAY COMEDY OPEN MIC

The ghost of Savannah’s legendary open mic returns. Head out to the sequel to the open mic Hannibal Buress called “whack” and “please put that phone down”. All experience levels welcome! Come out and give us your best 5 minutes, or just come and laugh at us, we like it. 8:30-11:45 p.m.

Stafford’s Public House, 306 W. Upper Factor’s Walk.

TODDLER TUESDAY

Explore the wonders of nature with all kinds of wild fun for your wee ones. This week’s theme is “World Wolf Awareness”.

Pre-registration required on the Oatland Island website. Search “Toddler Tuesday” Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

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LIFE IN THE HOSTESS CITY

INTRODUCTIONS:

MEET ROGER MOSS A TRUE SAVANNAH VIRTUOSO

So what brought you to Savannah?

My career brought me here. At the time, I was working in radio advertising back in Chattanooga and I was actually recruited to relocate to work for a competitor here and I haven’t looked back since.

I remember calling a friend of mine

after I had just moved here saying that I felt like I was at summer camp.

Savannah’s just a natural community and it’s stunningly beautiful.

My career may have brought me here, but it was the combination of those two things that sold me to stay.

You’ve co-founded quite a few organizations in the Savannah area, what made you want to pursue those ventures?

Well, two of my biggest passions are music and education. As part of my continuous commitment to music and education, I wanted to put my two biggest passions together and also help the children in the community.

What has been the most rewarding thing about working with children?

Seeing them thrive! I’m no longer with the Savannah Children’s Choir but it’s a really great organization that I continue to support.

They have an academic requirement and when I was with the choir, 99% of the kids that went through the program went to college.

During my time there, I traveled with

the kids and saw them become absolute incredible performers. That was very rewarding for me!

What made you want to become a singer?

The American Songbook! Which is interesting because I moved to Savannah, the home of Johnny Mercer and the “God” of American Songbook.

Do you have a personal mantra?

I do. I always say “If I can do something I’d rather do something.”

I’m a doer and a dreamer...I’m constantly dreaming of solutions to problems and following through with them.

What’s your favorite thing about performing in Savannah?

Well I love that there’s a very active audience for music here. The music scene has also really grown in the 20 years that I’ve been here and it’s been fascinating to see. I’ve been lucky enough to perform with both the Savannah Symphony Orchestra and the Beaufort and Hilton Head Symphony Orchestras

What’s your latest musical venture?

About four years ago I partnered with piano player Kim Steiner, and we started a Cabaret set. We’ve been performing together since and I’ve also been able to bring in some of my friends from Broadway to perform with us. It’s been great.

If you could only spend one night in Savannah, what would you do?

There’s so many great restaurants here, so I can’t narrow it down to one.

I think if I only had just one night...I’d like to have a nice dinner somewhere, listen to some great musi, and relax.

What was the last song you had stuck in your head?

“Moon River” by Johnny Mercer!

If people could remember one thing about you, what would you want that to be?

That I cared and that I did.

Celebrate Roger’s birthday with The Great American Songbook, Broadway, Pop, Soul & Jazz, on Thurs., Oct. 7, 7 p.m. at Billy’s Place at McDonoughs, 20 E. Perry St., 2nd floor. $35

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Tell us,who is Roger Moss?

I’m originally from Chattanooga, but I’ve lived in Savannah for the past 20 years.

After high school I moved to Chicago to pursue a bachelor degree in Interpersonal Communications at Wheaton College. I’ve held many titles: assistant human resources director, a radio and camera tech on Capitol Hill, an insurance underwriter, and a malpractice insurance underwriter...I also have over 20 years of experience in advertising, and I’m an actor and a singer.

Since my time in Savannah, I’ve founded the Coastal Youth Choir in Bluffton, co-founded the Savannah Children’s Choir, and I’m currently the Chief Operations Officer for the Savannah Exploratory Charter Academy.

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COMMUNITY THE FAIR IS BACK

Photo by South Georgia State Fair

WITH NEW NAME, NEW LOCATION

South Georgia State Fair takes shape at new fairgrounds on the southside of town

By Marley Gibson

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marley.h.gibson@gmail.com

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For 70 years, the Exchange Club of Savannah under the guidance of the Savannah Exchange Club Fair Association has hosted the Coastal Empire Fair.

This year, however, with a brand new name, innovative entertainment, and a more convenient location, the South Georgia State Fair is meant to provide family fun in a safe environment.

Chris Hafer, Director of Operations for the Exchange Club of Savannah, said the new fairgrounds are primed and ready.

“The new South Georgia State Fair is going to be bigger and better than ever,” he said. “The Exchange Club of Savannah purchased 321 acres of land with 30 dedicated to the fair on Fort Argyle Road. We have all new rides—working with North American Midway—new technology, lots of LED lighting, and a $6 million investment to making this the best fair around.”

Located at 105 Fort Argyle Road at Exit 94 on Interstate 95, Hafer believes the fair will have much more exposure than in previous years. “According to statistics, that particular exit sees about 76,000 cars per day. Being off a major artery and access from Highway 204 (Abercorn Street), we feel it will be a lot safer and accessible environment for everyone.”

The South Georgia State Fair will offer rides for all ages with height restrictions for those more advanced “thrills.”

“There are a lot more rides on the midway this year,” Hafer said. “We also have a whole host of entertainment, as well.”

“We have a five-star petting zoo with exotic and farm animals. There will be a really fun show by the Soccer Collies—yes, dogs that play soccer. Oh, and don’t forget the Paul Bunyan log extravaganza,” he said. “That’s going to be crazy to see.”

Locals will also be participating in several areas at the fair.

“The Alee Temple Shriners will be working the parking lot for us,” Hafer said.

“Parking is $5 per car with the proceeds being split equally between the Exchange Club and the Shriners.”

And with the new grounds comes more convenient parking.

NEWS AND NOTES “We have extremely well-lit areas for the nearly 1,800 parking spaces. They’re nicely paved and we have 25 slots for handicapped accessibility.”

“Additionally,” he continued. “The Chatham County 4-H will have a booth featuring several projects by members of the group.

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) will also be showing a variety of animals for competition, prizes, and ribbons. There are pony rides for kids and local musicians are being lined up for the event, as well.”

“But… do you know the number one reason people come to the fair?” Hafer asked with a pause. “It’s the food.”

“People love to come to the fair for the food, so we have lined up 18 food vendors who will be offering fried candy bars, cotton candy, calzones, meats on sticks, fries, elephant ears… everything you expect to find on the midway.”

Hafer said the best part of working this event is the smiles on people’s faces.

“The fair is for the whole family to come and enjoy, but there’s nothing like seeing how kids react with laughter and smiles,” he said. “We are pleased to host our free Sunshine Special for over 600 area kids who are in care. There’s nothing like making a kid’s day.”

The Exchange Club of Savannah, as well as the national organization, stresses child abuse prevention as their top priority and number one mission. They put time, money, and volunteer hours into many national, state, and local projects, “none bigger than this fair.”

“It’s all part of the mission,” Hafer said. “We’ve worked hard to make this all-new and special. So, come on out, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a warm fall night with some food, fun, and festivities at the South Georgia Fair.”

The South Georgia State Fair runs October 28 through November 7 – Monday through Friday 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., Saturday from Noon through 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 – 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for kids, with those five years and under getting in for free.

For more information visit southgeorgiastatefair.com

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COMMUNITY PETS OF THE WEEK Each week, we will highlights pets available for adoption from the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

LEONARDO

COLOR: ORANGE AGE: 3 YEARS OLD WEIGHT: 8 POUNDS Loverboy Leonardo, that’s what they call him! This three year old cat is nothing but affectionate, friendly, chatty and energetic. He’s looking for a forever home, preferably one without other dogs or cats. Leonardo has lots of love to share especially with the kids because they’re playful just like him.

Don’t wait, Leonardo is waiting for you to adopt him at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah!

MAY

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COLOR: BLACK & TAN AGE: 8 YEARS OLD WEIGHT: 58 POUNDS

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A cool, calm, and collected dog is ready for you to take her name! At 8 years old, she still shows all of the sweetness and spunkiness any family would enjoy. For May, she prefers a home with no small kids or active dogs. Are you looking for a dog who loves to relax as much as you do?

May is your girl. Adopt her from the Humane Society for Greater Savannah right away!

(912) 354-9515 7215 Sallie Mood Drive humanesocietysav.org

NEWS AND NOTES

UGA creates stormwater management tools to help reduce flooding in coastal communities Fact sheets, checklists and a video created by faculty at the University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant are helping coastal communities invest in green infrastructure that protect areas from flooding and pollution from stormwater runoff.

In the first year of their development, eight communities, or 44% of the municipalities in coastal Georgia that are regulated to protect water bodies, have used the tools created by Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, a UGA public service and outreach unit.

With funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Jessica Brown, stormwater specialist at the Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant office in Brunswick, partnered with Goodwyn Mills Cawood, an architecture and engineering firm, to produce a video highlighting the role of green infrastructure in coastal Georgia, factsheets on the most common green infrastructure practices, and inspection checklists to be used by professionals who maintain those practices.

“There is a lack of visual guidance and local, coastal examples of green stormwater infrastructure,” Brown said. “These tools help bridge that gap.”

Roads, buildings and parking lots that are impervious can lead to stormwater runoff and exacerbate flooding issues on the coast. When communities invest in green infrastructure, like installing permeable pavement or creating neighborhood rain gardens, they become more resilient.

According to the 2017 Coastal Georgia Low Impact Development Inventory, there are 220 green infrastructure practices in Georgia’s 11 coastal counties that manage 89.3 million gallons of stormwater annually.

More than 94% of those green infrastructure practices are in the eight municipalities that are using the tools.

“We’re having to really rethink how we’re planning for our communities for the long haul,” said Jackie Jackson, director of advance planning and special projects with the Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission. “In Chatham County we’re faced with planning for saltwater intrusion, we’re seeing things that are impacting our waterways and tree canopies, and we throw that on top of huge issues with localized flooding and more and more storms.”

By Emily Kenworthy, ekenworthy@uga.edu

OCT. 22-24 I OGLETHORPE MALL THRIFT SALE PREVIEW PARTY Friday, October 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join JLS for an exclusive reception and premiere sale! You’ll get first access to all the best items and shop in a relaxed, evening setting. Snacks and beverages provided! Tickets for the Thrift Sale Preview Party are $30 and can be purchased in advance online at jrleaguesav.org/thrift-sale or at the door.

THRIFT SALE DAY

Saturday, October 23, 8:00am - 2:00pm

This is a Thrift Sale unlike any other. Shop over 4,500 square feet of the best deals on new and gently used children’s clothing and toys, furniture, boutique, holiday decor, and so much more! Tickets for Thrift Sale are $5 and can be purchased in advance online or at the door.

BONUS SALE DAY

Sunday, October 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm

This is your last chance to shop the sale. Admission is free!

Oglethorpe Mall between Macy’s and Express 7804 Abercorn Extension, Savannah www.jrleaguesav.org/thrift-sale

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“We’re kind of at that tipping point where we’ve got to start doing something different, and these are tools that we can use to start making some of those important changes.”

Constructed bioswale at Marshall’s Run apartments in Garden City, Georgia.

Since the work is often carried out by maintenance staff in public works departments, Brown, created the user-friendly tools with them in mind. Jackson helped Brown gather feedback from public works staff as the factsheets and checklists were being developed. She then worked with the cities of Bloomingdale and Garden City to incorporate the resources into their stormwater management plans, which led to the tools being approved by the state of Georgia for these coastal communities.

“All inspection forms have to be approved by the state and the state agreed that these tools will work,” Jackson said. “The end product is something that the state of Georgia actually permits communities to implement, so it becomes a win-win for everybody.”

The tools are free and available to anyone interested in learning about or implementing green infrastructure practices. They are available at gacoast.uga.edu/stormwatermanagement/

73rd Annual Thrift Sale

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COMMUNITY

FALL FUN GUIDE

By Angie Miller

angie@connectsavannah.com

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses—oh my!

It may still be 80 degrees but October marks the beginning of the Fall season in the Coastal Empire.

With slightly cooler weather and local farms opening for the season, it’s the perfect time to hike, take hayrides, explore pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and haunted houses and trails.

From the spectacularly spooky to the family-friendly, the Savannah area has no shortage of fun events, festivals and activities to enjoy this season.

To make your Fall planning a little easier, we’ve rounded up some seasonal activities and events happening in the area.

Skim through and find your favorite!

CANDLE LANTERN TOUR AT FORT MCALLISTER

CANDLE LANTERN TOUR AT FORT MCALLISTER

The State Park just outside Richmond Hill’s annual Candle Lantern Tour returns for 2021, and is adding a second night. On Fri., Oct. 15 or Sat., Oct. 16, guests can experience a historical trip through time led by candlelight, with friendly tour guides, soldiers, and other living history actors portraying civilians, patients, a mysterious black cat, and more. You will also witness the only Fort McAllister nighttime cannon firing available to the public. Tours will begin at 6:30 p.m. and run every 30 minutes until 10 pm. When registering, you will select a time slot available. Space is very limited and spots sell out quickly, so make sure you grab them quickly!

Call the park office at 912-727-2339 or drop in at 3894 Fort McAllister Road in Richmond Hill. Tickets are not available for purchase online.

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POPPELL FARMS

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With over 20 attractions for visitors to enjoy, there is plenty to see and do at this real working farm. Day visitors can take a hayride down to their pumpkin patch, explore a 10-acre maze, visit their petting zoo, and more. Brave visitors are encouraged to come in the evening to experience the daytime maze with a flashlight (it’s not haunted). And for the bravest thrill seekers, starting Oct. 8, Poppell Farms will have a Haunted Forest on Fri. and Sat. nights. It is a walking trail though, so wear comfortable shoes and for your safety, stay on the path.

Poppell Farms is located at 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop in Odum. For hours and more information call 912-586-2215 or visit poppellfarms.com

MADRAC FARMS

PUMPKIN PATCH AT POLK’S PLUS IN POOLER

Celebrating their 10th anniversary of their annual pumpkin patch, Madrac Farms is a 22-acre farm with harvest activities for all ages to enjoy. Admission to the farm includes animal visits, unlimited hay play, a rotten tomato slingshot, corn pit, a 3.5 acre corn maze, and a trip into their pumpkin patch. In addition to activities they will also have fall produce, decorations, concessions, baked goods, animal feed, and of course, pumpkins for purchase.

Madrac Farms is located at 580 Ralph Rahn Rd in Rincon. For hours or to learn more, call 912-704-7651 or visit madracfarms.com

FALL ACTIVITIES GEORGIA PEACH WORLD FARM

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Bring the family and stop by Georgia Peach World Farms to enjoy s’mores, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, a hot cocoa station, outdoor market, music, and more.

Adults looking for a great fall beverage, try one of their seasonal beers or peach wine slushies. And don’t forget to deck out your car trunk and join them on Oct. 30 for their special event “Trunk or Treat,” which includes a prize for the best dressed trunk and a costume contest.

Georgia Peach World Farm is located at 2113 Hwy. 57 in Townsend. For hours or more information visit georgiapeachworldfarm.com or call 912-832-6883.

HOLIDAY FARMS IN RIDGELAND

Take a trip across the border to Holiday Farms in Ridgeland, SC, for their 14th annual “Great Pumpkin Patch.” According to their website, they are bringing back their fall favorites this year and will include a pumpkin patch, duck races, their annual “haytona speedway,” corn grinding, steer roping, cow milking, and more.

Make sure to check out their general store to find local honey, jams, jellies, candy, refreshments, and more goodies for purchase.

Holiday Farms is located at 10884 Grays Hwy. in Ridgeland, SC. For hours or more information visit holidayfarmssc.com

HALLOWEEN HIKE AT OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER

For those looking to enjoy the fresh air and scenery, take a hike with your Trick or Treaters at Oatland Island Wildlife Center for their Halloween Hike Oct. 15 and 16. Hikers will be able to gather candy and goodies from animal characters on Oatlands forest trail. There will also be crafts, face painting, a fossil hunt, and many more activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center is located at 771 Sandtown Rd. For hike times or for more information visit them on the web or call 912-395-1212 sccpss.com (search Oatland Island Wildlife Center)

THE ALEE SHRINERS TERROR PLANTATION HAUNTED HOUSE

A popular haunting spot in Savannah, the Alee Shriners Terror Plantation Haunted House was voted as the number one “must-see haunts in Georgia” by fans in 2019 on TheScareFactor.com. On Fri. and Sat. nights throughout Oct. take a walk through this family-friendly attraction and get your spooky fix.

The Alee Shriners Terror Plantation Haunted House is located at 100 Eisenberg Dr. For hours or more information search Alee Terror Plantation Haunted House on Facebook.

HALLOWEEN HIKE AT OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER

WICKED SOUTH HAUNTED FOREST

For a creepy night of Halloween-filled fun, join Wicked South Productions for their Haunted Forest in Pembroke starting on Oct. 9. From scary clowns with chainsaws to other creepy characters, Wicked South’s Haunted Forest certainly lives up to its name and will make you face all of your phobias. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Wicked South Haunted Forest is located at 3001 Lawrence Church Rd. in Pembroke. For hours or for more information visit wickedsouthproductions.com

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BUY LOCAL: PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST

Join Buy Local this year for their first pumpkin carving contest. All pumpkins entered into the contest will be used to decorate the Kehoe Iron Works Building for Connect’s upcoming Halloween bash on Oct. 28 and all proceeds will go to Buy Local for their next community outreach. There will be three pumpkin carving categories and prizes will be awarded to each category winner.

For more information or to register, visit buylocalsavannah.com Staff writers contributed to this report.

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This popular farmer’s market (and everyone’s go-to for boiled peanuts) turns into a veritable pumpkin paradise each October. In addition to Fall foods, plants and fresh vegetables, it’s the place to be in Pooler for pumpkin picking. Polk’s has been family owned for over 75 years and they also sell a variety of jarred goods, baked and deli items, and other gift items.

Polk’s is located at 807 Hwy. 80 W in Pooler. For more information, find them on Facebook or visit polksgo.com

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FOOD & DRINK EAT IT & LIKE IT PRESENTED WEEKLY BY SAVANNAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE

FALL FOOD NEWS AND NOTES Emptying out the notebook waiting for Summer weather to finally get out of here EAT IT AND LIKE IT

By Jesse Blanco eatitandlikeit.com The collaboration we told you about a couple of weeks ago between Big Bon Bodega and Pizza guru Jay Langfelder opens this week. Wednesday through Saturday nights only. I was invited to another trial run last weekend and I can tell you this pizza is not only delicious but going to be extremely popular. Put it on your short list.

Leon’s is a sandwich shop on Drayton Street in downtown Savannah a few doors down from Pinkie Master’s. They’ve announced they are closing. Their last day will be October 9th. I’m really excited about what I’ve been told is going into that space afterward. If it actually comes to fruition, you will be too. Stay tuned.

I visited with the guys at Sea Wolf on Tybee Island last week for a segment on our television show and got to try some of their brunch goods. Cajun Cheddar biscuit with poached eggs and maple glazed pork belly? Yes. It was absolutely fantastic.

Their brunch service started 2 weeks ago. Saturday and Sunday only with live Bluegrass on Sunday mornings. Run, don’t walk. Also, The Fat Radish downtown is bringing back their Brunch on Sunday October 10th.

Speaking of our TV show (Saturdays at noon on WTOC) we featured a few Latin eats around town last week. If you have not tried La Casita Peruvian restaurant in Richmond Hill you absolutely must. Iris Sarria runs the show with her two sons (who are chefs) turning out some wonderful food. The Lomo Saltado is a Cantonese influenced Peruvian Beef Tenderloin stir fry. So very good.

Also worth mentioning is the Cuban revolution going on at Cuban Window Cafe at Duffy and Abercorn downtown Savannah. They’ve only been open about a year and are bursting at the seams with expansion. Their brand new wrapped food truck is parked out front already. They are planning on a presence on Savannah’s Southside. The best news I’ve heard from are plans to stay open nightly until 9pm. To this point they’ve been closing at 6pm which made any attempt at dinner difficult. Great news across the board.

Speaking of hotel restaurants, the highly anticipated return of Savannah favorite chef Lauren Teague is approaching at the 1540 Room in the DeSoto Hotel. I haven’t to chef since the Summer, but I believe she is going to do very well there. If you know her Savannah journey, she first made a name for herself here at the Andaz Hotel at Ellis Square. Look for an opening toward the end of the month. Of course, we will keep you posted.

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Fleeting is the new restaurant now open at the Thompson Hotel at Savannah’s Eastern Wharf project. Chef Rob Newton is fascinated with Southern Cuisine, even wrote a cook book about it. I had an enjoyable dinner there a couple of weeks ago.

Don’t let the fact that it is in a hotel cloud your judgement. They are doing a nice job there. Bar Julian on the roof there will be serving Brunch soon.

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THE COCKTAIL ROOM AT GHOST COAST DISTILLERY “It’s definitely fruity—because there’s blackberries— there’s maybe a mezcal type thing going on, because the whole cocktail is infused with smoke instead of just the agave spirit. The rim is a salt rim with Sichuan peppercorn, they’re not really spicy just tingly. The whole thing is a trip! It’s a drink that’s definitely appropriate for spooky season!

You’ll want to sip more just to figure out what the flavors are. It’s my favorite cocktail on this new menu!” —Cory Reuter, Bar Manager The Cocktail is made with Ghost Coast’s signature Tommy Agave spirit, fresh lime juice, chipotle agave syrup, and blackberries. Then, the whole drink is smoked using Ghost Coast Bourbon barrel oak chips.

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FISTFULL OF PESOS

SIDE NOTE: Also on the new Fall menu at Ghost Coast: THE INSIDER TRADING Crafted with house-made apple cider, it’s served with Ghost Coast Peach Whiskey, but we hear it’s also delicious with their Tiki-Spiced Rum. It’s a taste of Fall in a lowball!

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WHERE TO GRAB BRUNCH IN SAVANNAH

To have your restaurant considered for inclusion in the weekly Brunch Guide, please send an email to happenings @connectsavannah.com. Include the restaurant name, a few menu highlights, address, contact number, and website. The submission deadline is 5PM each Friday before the following Wednesday’s edition.

THE HOSTESS CITY IS FAMOUS FOR BRUNCH! AND CONNECT SAVANNAH HAS YOU COVERED 24/7 IF THAT’S WHAT YOU’RE CRAVING! VISIT OUR ONLINE BRUNCH GUIDE AT CONNECTSAVANNAH.COM OR SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW. HUEY’S

Located on River Street, Huey’s is a Southern Cafe serving both New Orleans style classics and Lowcountry favorites.

Some of their brunch specialties include a Seafood Omelette filled with wild caught shrimp, lump crab, scallops, and thermidor sauce. And the best part? Their brunch specials are served all day, every day starting at 8 a.m.

115 E. River St. hueysontheriver.net

CHURCHILL’S

Two words: bottomless mimosas. If you’re looking to get your adult brunch on, this is the spot for you.

In the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, Churchill’s serves up British cuisine with unique ingredients from Coastal Georgia. Join them for brunch every Saturday and Sunday for bottomless mimosas or one of their unique menu items like the roasted vegetable quiche starting at 11 a.m.

13 W. Bay St. thebritishpub.com

If you’re looking for a good seafood brunch, Carey Hilliard’s has a nice variety of seafood, as well as a variety of other sandwiches for the land lovers. Some specialties include boom boom shrimp and a pulled pork club sandwich.

Open at 11 a.m. seven days a week. Several locations within the Savannah area. careyhilliards.com

Join the World of Beer on the weekends for bottomless mimosas, beermosas, or Bloody Marys. Don’t forget to pair it with a chicken and waffle sandwich or one of their breakfast flatbreads.

112 W Broughton St. worldofbeer.com

THE SENTIENT BEAN

Serving a special brunch menu with seasonal ingredients fresh from Forsyth Farmers’ Market, join the Sentient Bean every Sun. from 9 - noon for brunch. Some local favorites include a brunch bowl and vegan pancakes.

13 E. Park Ave. sentientbean.com

THE SHRIMP FACTORY

Known for their shrimp by a chef who’s mastered their recipes for over 15 years, stroll down River street and find the red and white awning to dine at the Shrimp Factory.

Or take a piece of their famous pecan pie to go.

Open at 11 a.m. seven days a week.

313 E. River St. theshrimpfactory.com

WILD WING CAFE

Bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg served on a donut, do we need to go on? Lucky for us, Wild Wing Cafes special brunch menu is offered on both Sat. and Sun. from 11 - 4 p.m.

27 Barnard St. wildwingcafe.com

TOP DECK

Chill out on the rooftop and take in the city views at Top Deck, located above the Cotton Sail Hotel on River St. Offering craft cocktails, charcuterie boards, small plates, and more, Top Deck is the perfect brunch destination for those looking to share a variety of different dishes.

Open at 11 a.m. seven days a week 125 W. River St. topdeckbar.com

BAR•FOOD

Guys, trying to get your lady to watch more sports?

Ladies, need a way to get your man out to brunch on Sundays? Bar•Food has both. Join them for brunch on Sundays at 11 a.m. for biscuit and gravy casserole or loaded avocado toast.

4523 Habersham St. savannahbarfood.com

22 SQUARE RESTAURANT

Gather with your friends and family to share a farmto-table Southern inspired brunch at 22 Square Restaurant, located inside the Andaz. Build your own omelet or try their shrimp n’ grits paired with a Bloody Mary or Citrus Mimosa. Available on Sun. after 11 a.m.

14 Barnard St.

MCDONOUGH’S RESTAURANT

Known around town as a place where locals go, McDonough’s extensive menu ensures that everyone is able to find something to eat, even the pickiest of eaters. Kitchen

FEATURED: HUEY’S

Located on River Street, Huey’s is a Southern Cafe serving both New Orleans style classics and Lowcountry favorites. Some of their brunch specialties include a Seafood Omelette filled with wild caught shrimp, lump crab, scallops, and thermidor sauce. And the best part? Their brunch specials are served all day, every day starting at 8 a.m.

115 E. River St. Pictured: French Toast hueysontheriver.net is open at 10 a.m. seven days a week.

21 E. McDonough St. mcdonoughslounge.com

THE FLYING FISH

With seafood delivered to their kitchen daily, the Flying Fish is the perfect brunch spot for seafood lovers as well as much, much more. Open for brunch Fri. - Sun. at 11:30 a.m. try one of their specialties such as the low country tacos and their homemade tomato salad on the side.

7906 E. Hwy. 80 flyingfishsavannah.com

THE PIRATES HOUSE

If you enjoy brunch with a side of history, dig into the Pirates House Southern

luncheon buffet at one of the most historic spots in Georgia. Open at 11 a.m. seven days a week, their brunch offers an all-you-can-eat buffet with a range of Southern style dishes and dessert, of course! Full menu is available as well.

20 E. Broad St. thepirateshouse.com

THE CRAB SHACK

Brunch with a view? Keep it casual and enjoy some of the best seafood the coast has to offer on Tybee at the Crab Shack. But don’t let the name fool you, they have some darn good BBQ too.Open at noon seven days a week.

40 Estill Hammock Rd. thecrackshack.com

BARNES RESTAURANT

A BBQ favorite of locals, Barnes serves up a variety of different Southern BBQ specials seven days a week. Try their fried or rotisserie chicken with one of their home-made Southern sides.

5320 Waters Ave. barnesrestaurant.com

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SCAD ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE AND STAR-STUDDED LINE UP FOR THE 24TH SCAD SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL

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By Kareem McMichael

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The largest university-run film festival in the U.S. is returning for its 24th year.

The Savannah College of Art and Design will present the 24th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival inperson and virtually October 23–30, 2021.

The eight-day celebration honors both professional and student filmmakers and welcomes major industry giants, including award-winning directors, writers, and actors.

“We are so excited to be back in person to celebrate the best in cinema at the 2021 SCAD Savannah Film Festival, and to continue our diverse programming, championing wonder women and artisan talent trailblazers in the industry,” said SCAD Savannah Film Festival Executive Director Christina Routhier.

The festival is an exciting one to attend for filmmakers and film lovers. Broughton St., near the Lucas and Trustees Theaters is transformed into a fun entertainment center offering food, games, drinks and more while attendees wait to attend film screenings.

Guests also can catch some of the biggest stars in Hollywood walk the red carpet, and snap photos right here in Savannah.

Anticipation for the film festival passes this year was so high that film fans camped outside of the box office to be some of the first to get tickets.

The festival kicks off Sat., Oct. 23, with the openingnight Gala Screening of “Belfast,” directed by Kenneth Branagh (a 2021 Honoree).

The festival culminates Sat., Oct. 30, with the closing-night Gala Screening of “King Richard” with Aunjanue Ellis (also an Honoree this year).

Both films have been generating Oscar buzz after screenings at a couple of festivals so far.

BELFAST is a 2021 British-Irish black-and-white coming of age comedy-drama film written and directed

by Kenneth Branagh. It is a semi-autobiographical film which chronicles the life of a working-class family and their young son’s childhood during the tumult of the late 1960s in the Northern Ireland capital.

KING RICHARD, a 2021 American biographical drama film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green that follows the life of Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams stars Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, has been creating Oscar buzz already for Will Smith as a contender for best actor, a category he’s been nominated in twice—losing both times.

The Centerpiece Gala Screening C’MON C’MON will feature on Wed., Oct. 27 with director and writer Mike Mills.

“C’mon C’mon” is a 2021 American black-and-white drama film starring Joaquin Phoenix, about an artist (Phoenix) left to take care of his precocious young nephew as they forge an unexpected bond over a crosscountry trip.

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is a key stop on the Academy Awards festival circuit, and this year the festival will screen 157 films, including 45 narrative feature films, 15 documentary feature films and 97 shorts, with 14 world premieres, one U.S. premiere, and three North American premieres—with 63 of these films directed by women.

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival has screened more than 120 Academy Award-nominated films and has honored more than 100 legendary actors, directors,

producers, writers, and filmmakers from around the world.

“We meet filmmakers from around the world and ones that are deep in the industry. Seeing people doing the things we want to do is important as students because they are where we want to be. They also give us advice and tips on how to get industry jobs,” said frequent festival attendee Jewel Hamrick IV, a SCAD Film and Television graduate student and founder and CEO of IV Vision.

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is renowned for spotlighting major award contenders, screening a multitude of studio films prior to their wider release and 20 films were selected this year.

The eighth annual “Docs to Watch” series will be accompanied by a roundtable with the directors, hosted

by Scott Feinberg of “The Hollywood Reporter.”

“Settle into your seats and marvel at the magic of stellar cinema at this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival,” said SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace.

The 2021 schedule includes Gala and Signature Screenings, professional and student competition films, Docs to Watch, Shorts Spotlight, Global Shorts Forum, and the Wonder Women and Below the Line panel series.

“With in-person events that prioritize safety, comfort, and community, SCAD’s signature festival dazzles with a display of more than 150 films and an assortment of stars from living legends like Kenneth Branagh to luminaries such as Aunjanue Ellis. There’s always more premieres, panels, and masterclasses.

That’s SCAD. Home to the world’s largest and most lauded university film studio complex, home to

Opposite: A still from the opening night Gala screening feature “Belfast.” Inset, clockwise: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Adrien Brody, Kenneth Branagh, and Aunjanue Ellis are among the 2021 honorees. Left: Will Smith stars in “King Richard,” to close out the festival. Above: Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman in “C’mon, C’mon,” in the festival’s Centerpiece Gala screening.

Photos provided by SCAD.

The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is a key stop on the Academy Awards festival circuit, and this year the festival will screen 157 films, including 45 narrative feature films, 15 documentary feature films and 97 shorts, with 14 world premieres, one U.S. premiere, and three North American premieres—with 63 of these films directed by women.

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tomorrow’s top talent,” said Wallace.

This year, like years past, a list of industry elite will be honored.

SCAD will honor Kenneth Branagh with the Lifetime Achievement in Acting and Directing Award for “Belfast;” Adrien Brody with the Vanguard Award for “The French Dispatch;” Clifton Collins, Jr. with the Distinguished Performance Award for “Jockey;” Aunjanue Ellis with the Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Award for “King Richard;” Harry GregsonWilliams with the Lifetime Achievement in Composing Award for his body of work including “The Last Duel;” Maggie Gyllenhaal with the Rising Star Director Award for “The Lost Daughter;” Phil Lord and Chris Miller with the Outstanding Achievement in Animation Award for “The Mitchells vs. The Machines;” Mike Mills with the Auteur Award for “C’mon C’mon;” Ruth Negga with the Spotlight Award for “Passing;” Dylan Penn with the Rising Star Award for “Flag Day;” Sandy Powell with the Variety Creative Impact in Costume Design Award; and Odessa Young with the Discovery Award for “Mothering Sunday.”

Routhier shared her excitement about returning to being in person and she shared there will be some new features.

“This year we have a stellar lineup of films, honorees, and panelists that will be at the event to engage with our audience and students. New to the festival will be an added outdoor screening venue, featuring some Halloween favorites that are sure to be very popular,” she said.

Festival passes are on sale now and if you want to see the full schedule of screenings, workshops, honorees and more visit filmfest.scad.edu

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1820 Savannah:

IT WAS ALL YELLOW

By Angie Miller

angie@connectsavannah.com

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DAVENPORT HOUSE MUSEUM RESSURECTS LIVING HISTORY EVENT BASED ON YELLOW FEVER SCARE

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Those looking to get into the spooky spirit this Fall may want to check out the Davenport House Museum for an eerie glimpse into Savannah’s past.

For the month of October the Davenport House Museum will be hosting its “Living History: Yellow Fever in Savannah” program.

Jamie Credle, director of the Davenport House Museum, said their goal is to give visitors a better understanding of what it was like to go through the Yellow Fever epidemic with a 50-minute dramatized recreation.

“We have a cast of characters primarily consisting of community volunteers who are performing a scripted presentation using historical sources from 1820 that are related to Yellow Fever, loss, and despair,” Credle said. “We want people to understand the psychological effects the Yellow Fever epidemic caused the city’s residents, so our living history experience explores different ways that people were doctored back then and how they dealt with it.”

Simulated by candlelight, visitors will first be taken to the street to see dramatized historical characters such as the soon to be 1820 mayor of Savannah, Thomas Usher Pulaski Charlton, as well as Georgia’s first female doctor Mary Lavender. Then, visitors will enter the house and explore different period-rooms.

“In one of our period-rooms, visitors will hear a lady talking about loss and where the soul goes,” Credle said. “In another period room, Dr. Mary Lavender will be treating a patient who has the fever. Local historian Jamal Toure will also be performing and portraying a free man of color talking about the African American populace and how they would experience the

epidemic.”

According to Credle, when the Yellow Fever epidemic hit Savannah in 1820, the medical community had no idea that it was the aedes aegypti mosquito that was causing the infections.

“The medical community thought it was bad air that emanated from the rice fields and the humidity,” she noted. “But it was actually a particular type of mosquito, the aedes aegypti, that likes clean standing water. In 1820, Savannah had a mild winter and a wet spring and summer, which bred a lot of mosquitoes.

It was the perfect storm to cause the Yellow Fever outbreak.”

In addition to the Yellow Fever outbreak, Credle said Savannah was facing another issue in 1820, housing shortages.

“The year 1820 was tough for Savannah. In January, there was a terrible fire that burned up about 463 buildings in the city,” she said. “So, that catastrophe brought in new people from all over that were looking to help rebuild the city and make a living at the same time.”

Credle also noted that as the city became more crowded, more people started getting sick and coming up with various reasons as to what was causing the epidemic.

“There were actually two community newspapers at the time and each one had different perspectives on what was actually happening in the city as far as Yellow Fever goes. But Savannah had all these new people coming into the city, and they all got sick because the mosquitoes had unexposed people to bite. Theories started to emerge and people started to blame anything

Medical equipment used during the 1820 Yellow Fever epidemic in Savannah.

Photos provided by the Davenport House Museum.

and everything, including each other.”

In addition to not knowing the cause of the outbreak, Credle said the medical community had no idea how to treat the symptoms and victims received ruthless medical treatments.

“One of our doctors in our program will discuss medical treatment of Yellow Fever and what we would now consider kinda crazy...puking and purging, bleeding, and blistering sort of treatment,” she said.

In regards to the symptoms, Credle said victims infected with Yellow Fever would develop a high fever accompanied with the chills, headaches, muscle aches, and vomiting—often becoming severe enough to kill.

Many victims seemed to be on the road to recovery when the infection would lead to shock, bleeding, and kidney and liver failure, killing them.

“That year, the city lost around 900 people and most of the victims were buried in Colonial Park Cemetery in mass, unmarked graves. It was a devastating year.”

Davenport House Museum’s “Living History: Yellow Fever in Savannah” program is based upon fact, making it an even spookier experience.

“We intentionally do this program in October because people are interested in seeing things that are creepy,” Credle said. “We thought we could compliment the ghost tour industry with something that’s a little bit different because we want folks to participate in all the options with regards to entertainment, or edu-tainment.”

“Living History: Yellow Fever in Savannah” will run every Fri. and Sat. in Oct. Performances start at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets or for more information visit davenporthousemuseum.org or call 912-236-8097.

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ART PATROL “ORGANIC EPHEMERA” BY JOSÉ RAY IN THE GRAND BOHEMIAN GALLERY

Defined by elements of abstract expressionism and layered collage work, “Organic Ephemera” by Savannah, Georgia artist José Ray is a mixed-media exhibit incorporating a wide range of media, including watercolor, markers, colored pencils and ink to showcase the inherent beauty within the cycles of nature. Bright flowers serve as a mainstay in the exhibit and act as a conduit for a larger message about life’s brevity and sanctity. The exhibit will be on display from September 30-October 30 at the Grand Bohemian Gallery inside The Mansion on Forsyth Park with an Opening Reception on September 30 from 5-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m..

912-721-5007. carmen.aguirre@kesslercollection.com. kesslercollection.com/ mansion/experiences/art-gallery/. grandbohemiangallery.com/. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St.

‘NOEL W ANDERSON: HEAVY IS THE CROWN’ EXHIBITION

‘SUGAR’ EXHIBITION

Explore the sweet culinary habits of Savannahians in this fun exhibition dedicated to the consumption of sugar in

To submit an ART PATROL listing, please email us at happenings@connectsavannah.com

the port city. Using furnishings and portraits from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection, this unique display gives visitors a glimpse into humans’ connection to sugar and its complicated history.

Porcelain and silver were shipped from Europe and beyond into the Port of Savannah, providing the elite of this city with purchasing options far surpassing those of any inland towns of the 19th century. 10 a.m.-noon. 912-790-8800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/exhibitions/ sugar/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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Lino Azevedo was born to Portuguese immigrants near the city of San Francisco, California. Like most small children, Lino enjoyed creating from the soul with simple tools like pencil and crayon. Being a painter herself, his mother saw the potential and let him try his hand with her oils and brushes. These formative years set him up for a lifelong career in the arts. Lino obtained a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State Univ. and his master’s degree from Winthrop Univ. He is an award-winning artist whose work has been exhibited internationally and published in multiple magazines. Lino is a college art professor.

BENJAMIN JONES: DRAWINGS AND SCULPTURE, 1994-2021

(on view Oct. 1 - Dec. 22) Laney Contemporary is pleased to present the work of artist Benjamin Jones, whose practice has been established in Atlanta and revered internationally. Drawings and Sculpture 1994 2021 represents a survey of his celebrated work and his experience of isolation during the pandemic. This very personal selection of drawings and sculpture reveals the continuities of a creative life, and the connections between past iconography and renewed energy. free admission (912) 438-4442. sarahc@ laneycontemporary.com. laneycontemporary.com/exhibitions/upcoming-benjamin-jones-bb2ka. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.

THROUGH OCT. 31

galleryespresso.com/art-show 234 Bull St.

‘FROM DUST TO GOLD’

BY DAVID GUMBS

This exhibition represents the first U.S. solo exhibition by Caribbean artist David Gumbs, featuring immersive, interactive digital installations and drawings. Gumbs is a multi-disciplinary artist from the island of Saint Martin, currently based in Martinique. Inspired by Caribbean flora, fauna, history, and mythology, Gumbs’ work often is concerned with “the offscreen of perception, the cycle of life, the visible and invisible.” More on telfair. org 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. telfair.org/exhibitions/ david-gumbs-from-dust-to-gold/. telfair. org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

KOBO GALLERY 360

Kobo Gallery artists Morgan Adler, Angela Burson, Antoine de Villiers, Joy Dunigan, Marta McWhorter, David Kaminsky and Daniel E. Smith rotate the gallery, prompting a display of new work arrivals and a fresh take on existing works. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.. 912-201-0304. info@ kobogallery.com. facebook.com/ events/460562975192493. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street

STAGES BY DANIEL E. SMITH

Stages by artist Daniel E. Smith is an exhibition of architectural abstracts and abstract paintings inspired by previous works accepted into Telfair Museum’s permanent collection. Through the use of color, shape, and light, the exhibition features work that reflects on the human existence and our role in the global,

political, environmental, and social crises spanning the past forty years. Stages by Daniel E. Smith. On view at Kobo Gallery.

September 17th - December 31st, 2021. ongoing, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.. 912-2010304. info@kobogallery.com. facebook. com/events/1487566474946997. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street

BETH LOGAN’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OCTOBER Sulfur Studios at 2301 Bull Street features an interesting mixed media collaboration between painter Cynthia Knott and photographer Michael Turner all month. “Edge” opens this Friday, October 1 and there will be an artists’ talk on Sat., Oct. 16 at 2 p.m.

Don’t miss Shelley Smith and Martha Chapman’s “Saints and Sinners” show I wrote about last month. It hangs through October 15 at Location Gallery, 251 Bull Street, with an artists’ reception from 1 to 6:00 p.m. and talk at 2:00 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 9.

Savannah Local Artists Market (SLAM) will be the subject of my next column, but be sure to save the date for Sat., Oct. 16 to see the work of seventy local artists. SLAM will be from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Salvation Army Baseball Field, 3000 Bee Rd.

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‘Noel W Anderson: Heavy is the Crown’ considers Black experience and its legacies between the temporal brackets of two “kings”–1963 when Martin Luther King Jr. presented his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech and 1992, the brutal beating of Rodney King and his subsequent plea “Can we all just get along…?”

The printed works, tapestries, and paperworks on view in the exhibition utilize found imagery from various media and archives that are reprocessed by Anderson through assorted means of distortion and manipulation to collectively expose the haunting relationship of black masculine (mis)representation to structures of power. 10 a.m.. (912) 7908800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/exhibitions/noel-w-anderson-heavy-is-thecrown/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. ‘Sonya Clark: Finding Freedom’ Exhibition ‘Sonya Clark: Finding Freedom’ consists of a large-scale canopy quilted together from cyanotype reactive fabric squares that were made with the help of workshop participants over the course of Clark’s various residencies. 10 a.m.-noon.

912-790-8800. info@telfair.org. telfair.org/ exhibitions/sonya-clark-finding-freedom/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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Chris Jericho’s Fozzy returns with a performance at Victory North

By Angie Miller

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Fozzy, a heavy metal band fronted by professional wrestler Chris Jericho are bringing their “Save the World Tour” to Victory North on Fri., Oct 8.

Originally starting out as a cover band, Fozzy was formed in Atlanta by Rich Ward, guitarist and front man of the rap metal band Stuck Mojo, and professional wrestler Chris Jericho in 1999.

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According to their bio, Fozzy has been about “hard work, dedication, and delivering great rock n’ roll to their devoted fans worldwide; reminding them that music is all about invoking dirty, sweaty jubilation and doing it loudly.”

Originally starting out as a cover band, Fozzy was formed in Atlanta by Rich Ward, guitarist and front man of the rap metal band Stuck Mojo, and professional wrestler Chris Jericho in 1999.

With the existence of hundreds of other cover bands, Ward and Jericho decided to differentiate themselves by developing a backstory about how Fozzy came to be. Their backstory stated that Fozzy was an early 80s metal band who wrote a long list of classic tunes, then languished in Japan for 20 years because they’d signed a bad record deal.

Releasing their self-titled album in 2000, “Fozzy” consisted mostly of cover songs of 80s rock bands: Dio, Twisted Sister, and Judas Priest.

The last two songs on the album were, however, original songs. It was then that Fozzy decided to drop the backstory and take themselves more seriously by writing original music.

Since their debut album, Fozzy has continuously evolved their sound and they have a total of seven full-length albums in their music catalogue. One of their more well-known hits “Judas” topped out at number five on the Mainstream Rock chart in 2017.

Their most recent single “Sane” was released in May 2021.

In addition to touring solo, Fozzy has shared the stage with well-known rock bands such as Metallica, KISS, Avenged Sevenfold, Drowning Pool, and Buckcherry.

With special guests Black Satellite, Seven Year Witch, and the Lonely Ones, doors to the show will open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $23. For more information or to purchase tickets visit eventbrite and search for the band.

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KING OF POP - A TRIBUTE KING POP - A TRIBUTE TOOF THE GENIUS OF TO THE GENIUS OF MICHAEL JACKSON MICHAEL JACKSON

LEVEL UP @ ELAN SAVANNAH

In her youth, Sonya Broner performed in live theater before transforming her storytelling skills to EDM — primarily dubstep — and assuming the identity of Level Up. She played more than 30 drive-in O U Rduring 2020 and is now events GET Y U R nationally. Space Wizard touring T EY E TOS O N G K C I T opens N show.

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The Irvington, NJ transplant and musical chameleon has been playing a multitude of styles to Savannah audiences for years. A former member of hip-hop collective Dope Sandwich, Lee can be found strapped with a guitar as often as he’s dominating the steel wheels or a microphone.

THURSDAY, OCT 7 | 6 PM

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HARVEST MOON- CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF NEIL YOUNG

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THE CHARLIE FOG BAND A TRIBUTE TO THE ROLLING STONES A TRIBUTE TO THE ROLLING STONES

UPCOMING SHOWS UPCOMING SHOWS AUG. 7 Grand Paradise - A Tribute to STYX

MOON RIVER OPERA FASHION GALA @ SAVANNAH BOTANICAL GARDENS

Co-hosted by the Georgia Southern Fashion Department, hear Savannah musicians perform exquisite arias that match the sartorial samplings of up-and-coming designers. This unique evening benefits local charities, and you are kindly asked to dress to the nines.

SATURDAY, OCT 9 | 7 PM

AUG. 7 Grand Paradise - A Tribute to STYX OCT 23 Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love AUG 13 FA-Q 13 -FA-Q AUG Echoes A Tribute toof Pink Floyd OCT14 29Interstellar Departure-AUG Celebrating the Music Journey AUG 14 Interstellar Echoes A Tribute to Pink Floyd AUG TheIsland Bitteroots NOV 20 5 The Boys AUG -20 The Bitteroots AUG 27 The Petty Hearts The National Tom Petty Tribute Show NOV 6 On The Border-The Ultimate Eagles Tribute AUG 27 The Petty Hearts - The National TomTrio Petty Tribute Show AUG 28 The Stratton James NOV 12AUG 20 28 Ride-America’s #1 Zac Brown The Stratton Trio Tribute SEPT 3 Tribute -A Celebration of James the Allman Bros. Band The Braves are Back!

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Band SEPT 4 Slippery When Wet - A Tribute to Bon Jovi Teepee and honk to show your support!

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WEDNESDAY 10/ 6 LIVE MUSIC

Cohen’s Retreat Midtown Pickers, 6 p.m.

Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay, 6 p.m.

McDonough’s Blues with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

El-Rocko Lounge Trivia with Jules and Chris Grimmett, 9-11:30 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Trivia Night with Jess Shaw, 6:30 p.m.

The Wormhole Bingo, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Savannah Comedy Underground, 9 p.m.

THURSDAY 10/ 7 LIVE MUSIC

Cohen’s Retreat Munchies & Music, 5-9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES Bar Food Trivia Night, 8 p.m.

McDonough’s Family Feud, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 8 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Open Mic Comedy, 8:30 p.m.

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Club 51 Degrees DJ B-Rad, 9 p.m.

Top Deck Sunset Deck Party, 6 p.m.

VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar Latin Night with DL Cesar, first Thursday of every month, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS Service Brewing Company Service Brewing Run Club, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 10/ 8 LIVE MUSIC

Billy’s Place @ McDonoughs Roger Moss Birthday Celebration in song 7 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint with Swamptooth, 6 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

Victory North FOZZY, 7:30 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

The Hive Repertory Theatre LLC Adult Night Out - Karaoke!, 8 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

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Club 51 Degrees DJ Fer, DJ Emalo, DJ Lil G, DJ BRad, 9 p.m.

VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar DJ Primal, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.

SATURDAY 10/ 9 LIVE MUSIC

Ghost Coast Distillery Live Music with Frank Giovetti, 2-5 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blueberry Hill Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bar Food Karaoke Night, 10 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

COMEDY

Club One Comedy Revue, second Saturday of every month, 8 p.m.

DJ

Club 51 Degrees Dance Party

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.

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A COOL FALL NIGHT WITH THE AMY TAYLOR COACH’S CORNER

Local girl makes good, turning heads in Nashville. Think spicy meets country and you’ll get Amy Taylor. Local singer/songwriter takes the Soundgarden stage at Coach’s Corner at 7 p.m.

SUNDAY 10/10 LIVE MUSIC

Collins Quarter at Forsyth Ember City, 2 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10 p.m.

Ghost Coast Distillery Live Music with Josephine Johnson, 2-4 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre Sister Act The Musical Myrtle & Rose, Rooftop Garden Plant Riverside Live Jazz Sunday Brunch Featuring the Howard Paul Jazz Trio, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

Ordinary Magic Symphony of Serenity- Sound Healing Meditation at Savannah Yoga Center, 7-8:30 p.m.

Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

MONDAY 10/11 LIVE MUSIC

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Mic/Jam, 6-10 & 10 p.m.2 a.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Club One Super Gay Bingo, 5:30 p.m.

Starland Yard Music Bingo, 7-9 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS Fia Rua Irish Pub Family Movie Night, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY 10/12 LIVE MUSIC

McDonough’s Open Mic/Jam, 9 p.m.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen Trivia Tuesday, 9 p.m.

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

Starland Yard Trivia Night With Chris Grimmett, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Wormhole Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

COMEDY

Stafford’s Public House Tues. Comedy Open Mic

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ME ND ADAM @ DISTRICT LIVE

The Austin alternative rock duo gained buzz for their Video of the Year nominee “Heartbreak Kid,” the comedic and cynical “Get the Money” video, and the quarantine hangover anthem “Something Better.” The Texas to Infinity Tour sets out to prove they can do it live.

SUNDAY, OCT 10 | 8 PM

HEY, CHROMA @ THE SENTIENT BEAN

AURA Fest kicks off a busy October with a triple bill at the Bean. Rome, Ga.’s Hey, Chroma play energetic big guitar alt/post-rock with moments of atmosphere and lots of hair and dreads flying around. Savannah indie rockers Skydiver and art rockers Klept start things off.

SATURDAY, OCT 9 | 7:30 PM

If the human testosterone volcano and all-around entertainment machine Chris Jericho will allow his forehead to be shredded by a pizza cutter for a mid-level pro wrestling gig, imagine what lengths he’ll go to with his catchy AF metal band.

Bang your head bloody and suplex a complete stranger.

FRIDAY, OCT 8 | 7:30 PM

THIRSTY CURSES @ THE WORMHOLE

Raleigh’s Thirsty Curses start with a fairly basic garage rock foundation, filling the shelves and cabinets around the jalopy with boxes of punk, folk, country, prog and distinctly 90s alternative. Savannah’s grungy power trio Ember City gets things rolling.

FRIDAY, OCT 8 | 10 PM

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YOU ASKED, SO WE’LL DELIVER! ACROSS 1 Trees lining the new Malahat Skywalk on Vancouver Island, B.C. (a spiral ramp tower with optional slide to the bottom) 10 Surname in a nursery rhyme with platter licking 15 To the point 16 “It’s ___ of passage” 17 2010 statute nickname whose real initials are hidden in the name 18 Sounds in certain specialty cafés 19 One with interior motives?

20 Realm of influence 21 Employs a hive mentality?

22 “La fée ___” (fanciful term for absinthe, based on the color) 23 Sticks it out 24 Run, as a forklift 26 Maneuvers famously pulled off by rapper Lil Uzi Vert 29 You might use one to play Breakout 33 Second, for instance 34 Word that ends many yoga classes 35 Puzzle magazine with a “Pencilwise” section 40 Grey Goose rival, familiarly 41 ___ tetrameter (poetic verse used in works like “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”, using an unstressed/unstressed/ stressed pattern) 45 Film critic Kenneth who

stepped down from the L.A. Times in 2020 46 Notable feature of “Careless Whisper” 47 “Fame” singer/actress Cara 48 Brit who imparts vitality (though the battery brand’s spelled with a Z) 49 Observes Ramadan, in a way 50 State where the soft drink Mountain Dew was first formulated 51 What some collars ward off 52 Participants in the Singing Revolution (1987-1991) DOWN 1 Like eels and flukes, biologically 2 Brazilian gymnast Andrade, gold medalist in the vault in Tokyo 3 Modified leaves on flower stems 4 Maximal 5 “Toddlers & ___” 6 Cooper title character 7 Former Pacific defense gp.

8 “The Smartest Guys in the Room” subject 9 Site that bills itself as “The world’s best music blog” 10 Hindu scripture that contains melodies and chants 11 Demonstrate deservingness in advance 12 1959 western with Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson 13 Nervously excited

14 SAT takers, e.g. (and not... body parts) 25 Legendary footballer 26 Go (through), as evidence 27 Nice private discussion?

28 Actress Dolenz 29 Note that sounds like B double flat 30 Residents of one of the Lesser Sunda Islands in Southeast Asia 31 Loser of a mythological footrace 32 Optimistic quality 33 Fluid, as a dancer’s motion 35 CNN senior political analyst David who advised four administrations 36 Saint Francis’s home 37 Peak near Olympus 38 Title name on the 1982 album “Too-Rye-Ay” 39 Sports recap feature 42 Geese on the Big Island 43 In regard to, old-style 44 Movie aired when there’s often nothing on?

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PHOTOS FROM LOCAL EVENTS

Photos by Bunny Ware

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SAVANNAH CHAMBER SNEAK PEEK OF ATLANTIC BUILDING On Thurs., Sept 30, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a “sneak peek” event at the newly opened Atlantic Building at JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District. Attendees sampled culinary tastings, sipped on innovative cocktails and toured District Live— Savannah’s newest live entertainment facility (powered

by Live Nation) Guests also toured new spaces for special events and the new rooftop pool and lounge area.

Marco Lopez, Lisette Riccelli, Jason Jones, Tina Mock, Richard Sanders

Tommy & Julie Reese

Anna Livingston, Conni Reynolds

Jerry & Garnasia Bogus

Scott Edwards, Carrie Boor, Zach Boor

Sarah Randolph, Laura Lee Bocade, Meagan Stanley

Donna Orzada, Chris Thompson

PHOTOS FROM LOCAL EVENTS

Photos by Bunny Ware

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Billy House, Susannah, Kristy and Emily Crill, Erica Anglehart, Jeremy Minton

Rick Moss, Tom Curran

Rose Riggs, Humberto Nevarez

JaeLynn Boschulte, Joe & Sharon Short

Sonny Koski, Mike Ball, Susie Stephens

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: SALSA NIGHT AT AMERICAN LEGION Guests celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at Salsa Night in the ballroom at American Legion Post 135 on Bull St, on Sat., Sept 25.

Salsa (dancing) lessons were given, and a full Latin-inspired dinner was catered by The Dive Savannah. Music and entertainment was provided by All About You.

Jennifer Fortenberry, Michael Ball

Kadie Rogers, Bryce BrLetic