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10 EAT IT AND LIKE IT: NEW ICE CREAM TRUCK IS A SWEET TREAT FOR SAVANNAH

SCAD STUDENTS’ FILM BRINGS THE TRUE STORY OF AMERICA’S LAST SLAVE SHIP TO LIFE

GETTING IN THE HOCKEY SPIRIT

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WEDNESDAY 11/3 BRAZILIAN DRUMMING CLASS

Pandemic fatigue got you down? Want to do something fun and meet new people? Join Samba Savannah for an upcoming course in Brazilian percussion. Each session will explore the rhythms and structure of samba as we learn technique on the various instruments and practice playing together as a group. All skill levels are welcome, and instruments will be provided. This six-week series begins on November 3 and will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come learn new rhythms and experience the joy and swing of samba! Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St. 912-651-6783

GRAND TOUR: SOUTHEAST ASIA COOKING CLASS

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.

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TRIVIA NIGHT WITH JESS SHAW

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

THURSDAY 11/4

PIANO IN THE ARTS: ASCENDING

This series is dedicated to showcasing the versatility of the piano by producing a series of unique concerts that incorporate many genres of music. Tricia Bonner (violin) and Caitlin Frasure (piano), Ascending performs works by living composers across the country and the world. In its debut, Ascending presented “In So Many Words” at the Firehouse Space (Brooklyn, NY) as a concert in exploration of text and sound within music. Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University, 11905 Abercorn St. Fine Arts Hall.

SOUTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR

Rides, games, food, and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy through Nov. 7. Visit their website at southgeorgiastatefair.com for daily schedules and attractions. 105 Fort Argyle Rd.

FRIDAY 11/5

NOVEMBER WOMEN’S WELLNESS RETREAT

Enjoy beautiful Tybee Island while immersing in fun and transformational activities that inspire health, wellness, and growth. *Retreat packages include accommodations, chefprepared breakfast, lunch and dinner, 4 yoga classes, 1 singing bowl meditation, 1 interactive energy workshop, 1 “Find Your Fire” workshop, cooking demo, & closing ceremony. Personal services such as massage, reiki,

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KIWANIS CLUB OF SKIDAWAY’S 23RD ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF This annual event kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the

Landings Harbor Marina, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The cookoff features local restauarants, a magician, petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, music and more in a festival-like setting. There will also be a raffle to win a new golf cart. Tickets: kiwanisofskidaway.com

skin care, tarot, craniosacral and personal coaching may be booked for an additional fee. 4 10 p.m. 11th Street, Tybee Island 912-657-0228

LAX AT COFFEE BLUFF MARINA

The dynamic duo of Larry Broussard and Jeri Boxx are Lectric Acoustic Xperiment. LAX plays your favorite songs with a fun and fast acoustic twist. This is not your typical coffee shop slow, sedation songs. Think Depeche Mode, Pink Floyd, Duran Duran, Death Cab For Cutie, Bryan Adams, INXS, Simple Minds, and your requests. Coffee Bluff Marina, 14915 Coffee Bluff Dr. 6-8 pm This is an All ages show, pet friendly, no cover Fresh seafood BYOB

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.

SATURDAY 11/6

BONAVENTURE CEMETERY AFTER DARK - TABOO TALES

You haven’t lived until you’ve explored Bonaventure after the sun goes down & the gatekeeper locks up! Then Shannon Scot lifts the veil on the cemetery’s vast hidden aspects from its secret society dimensions to tales of bootleggers, town eccentrics, criss-crossed lovers, root doctor rituals, ties to Houdini and so many things that will leave your mouth gaping and your mind craving more! Patrons receive beautiful signed poster art by Scott as ultimate keepsake of this mind-blowing night out!

Perfect pre-dinner event! 5 - 8 p.m. bonaafterhours.com Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd

SAVANNAH STATE FARMER’S MARKET

Stop by the Savannah State Farmers Market on Saturday mornings for fresh, local produce, plants, flowers, nuts, seasonings, and crafts by local artisans! Come early and visit the Farmbag At The Market table for your bag of free produce! 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FIRST SATURDAY HIKE

This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Parking pass is $5. Visit website gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister/ for more information. 10 - 11 a.m. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd.

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Explore the bold flavors and rich palates of Southeast Asia in a cooking class at the 700 Kitchen Cooking School! This interactive class doubles as a culinary tour and invites guests to recreate some of the region’s most fragrant and sumptuous dishes. Class menu items include Shoya Ramen, Chinese Pork Dumplings, Korean Bibimbap, Vietnamese Basil Rolls and ThaiStyle Chicken with Massaman Curry.6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 700 Kitchen Cooking School at The Mansion on Forsyth Park. 700 Drayton St. Pre-registration is required. mansion.classesbykessler.com

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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. (So 2:30 p.m. this week) B&D Burgers, Congress St. and Abercorn St.

LIVE JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH

Featuring the Howard Paul Jazz Trio Live performances from legendary jazz guitarist Howard Paul at Myrtle & Rose Rooftop Garden at Plant Riverside District. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 400 West River St

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Savannah’s new ECHL hockey team now has a name: the Savannah Ghost Pirates. The first puck drop is set for October, 2022 in the brand new Enmarket Arena.

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SUNDAY 11/7

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This series has been running since 2009 when it was created by Stand Up comedian Steve Hofstettor and The Wormhole, in a joint effort to bring more live comedy to Savannah and offer a stage to all of our great local talent. Each show has a different line up, so no two shows are the same. The Wormhole features a full bar and food menu. Come early for happy hour. Show runs from 8 - 10 p.m. The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue, 2307 Bull St.

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

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Enjoy half off bottles of wine and fire pits in the courtyard. Purchase one of our s’mores kits (marshmallows included) for the ultimate fall experience. 6 - 9 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

BINGO! AT ELKS LODGE

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

ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET

Weekly farmers market on Talahi Island highlighting local growers and makers, healthy foods and a positive environment. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 912-656-5626 401 Quarterman Dr.

SUNSET PARTY SUNDAY

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 11/8

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 Dr.tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

PILATES CLASS

Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC) offers, to church and nonchurch members alike, basic Mat Pilates classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15-10:15 a.m., for only $5.00-$6.25 per class, depending on the number of classes taken per month. Classes focus on improving core strength, posture, flexibility and muscle tone. For more information visit siumc.org/nurture or call 912-598-8460. 54 Diamond Causeway

TUESDAY 11/9

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.

WHISKEY TASTING CLASSES

Taste and learn differences between six different whiskey varieties. Reservations required. 7:30 p.m. Congress Street Up, 220 W. Congress St. americanprohibitionmuseum.com

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 are 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 Factors Walk

CONTEMPORARY VOCAL ENSEMBLE, BLUES ENSEMBLE AND CHOIR

Join us for a concert featuring students from the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music. 7:30-9 p.m. Lauren Holmen, 11905 Abercorn St. Fine Arts Hall.

COMMUNITY INTRODUCTIONS:

MEET ZACH FRONGILLO AND JILLIAN LEY PRINCIPAL DANCERS WITH SAVANNAH BALLET THEATRE Zack is a guest artist for Savannah Ballet Theatre, and Jillian is a company member. They both just closed out performances in SBT’s production of “Sleepy Hollow” at the Tybee Post Theater. They plan on appearing in SBT’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” coming up at Tybee Post Theater for the holiday season. CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND HOW YOU GOT HERE TO SAVANNAH BALLET THEATRE? JILLIAN: I’m originally from Connecticut. I started ballet when I was four. I went to a pre-professional ballet company up there, and when I graduated high school I went to Florida State University, and I was in the dance program. When I graduated there, I moved to Jacksonville, where my parents are currently living, and I was in a little Christian ballet company there, but it went under and I came here.

HOW DO YOU GET TO WHERE YOU ARE, DANCING IN A PRODUCTION LIKE THIS? JILLIAN: Practicing every day. Going to class every day. When I was in high school we had class for 6 days-a-week for four hours per day.

did a New England version from the 1700s that was based on the whaling industry. It had kind of a nautical theme. It was cool.

take a dance class or two and learn to like it or love it. Because once you start, some magical things happen.

TELL US MORE ABOUT THE NUTCRACKER AND THE LOCAL PRODUCTION. HAVE YOU DANCED IN THE NUTCRACKER BEFORE?

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR ANY YOUNG PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO MAY OR MAY NOT BE CONSIDERING GETTING INTO DANCE AS A HOBBY OR A PROFESSION?

JILLIAN: Go to class and listen to your teachers. You may feel your teachers are tough on you, but they always want the best for you. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t get the part you want or if you don’t get into the school you want. There’s always other chances to get where you want if you try hard enough.

ZACK: I have not. So this will be new for me. JILLIAN: Yes. Usually the concept is the same for productions, but the choreography is different and there are usually different stories. So here, it’s set in the 1940s in Savannah. When I was back in school, we

ZACK: There’s no reason to say no to things when you’re young. If you’re afraid of being bad at something you have to look at where you started at anything you do. And that leads into adult life too. In the dance world, there’s so many cool things you can learn that will make you better in life. I suggest that everyone

For more information on Savannah Ballet Theatre and its productions, visit savannahballettheatre.org. And make sure to look for Zack and Jillian in The Nutcracker, with performances at the Tybee Post Theater.

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ZACK: I actually come from more of an athletic and sports background. I played pretty much any sport you can thing of—baseball hockey, football mainly—and then, in my freshman year in high school, I started taking tap dance with a musical called ‘Anything goes.’ Tried it in the offseason; fell in love with it; started competing at a studio in Denver called Extreme Dance Force; then kind of fell away from the sports a little bit. I started doing techniqe when I was about 16 or 17 years old; started doing ballet more seriously, and then ended up going to the Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas for dance. I got a B.F.A. in dance performance choreography. I did some time out in Seoul South Korea with Korean National Sport University

and the Seoul National Ballet when I was in college. And I kind of started to hone in on the ballet training. I kept on through college. I started working with the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) and so I got to perform with them, and then it was a cross of the performance in ballet and then the sports...I kind of made one path with that, and that’s what brought me here to Savannah—with the Savannah Bananas as director of entertainment. I was the dancing first base coach there for an inning. We took a video of that, and it ended up going viral. A little over 5 million views or something like that. And someone at Savannah Ballet saw that and reached out. That’s how they found me...that viral video. Obviously I had a little bit of time as the Bananas are in the offseason right now, and I figured it was a no-brainer.

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UGA seafood pitch competition aims to boost coastal economy

HEALTHY SAVANNAH: What are you buying at the grocery store?

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant is looking for innovative ideas to help individuals and businesses in the seafood industry recover from economic disruptions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “What’s the Hook?” is a seafood pitch competition, funded by the National Sea Grant College Program and designed to generate ideas that support Georgia’s working waterfronts and seafood products. Winners can receive up to $15,000 to complete their projects. “We hope the competition serves as a creative means to help coastal entities adapt to the changing conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also building resiliency in our working waterfronts and further promoting what makes our coast unique and attractive to our visitors,” said Bryan Fluech, associate director of extension for UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Georgia’s seafood industry suffered from supply chain issues, market uncertainties and staffing shortages during the pandemic. Despite the setbacks, the interest in locally sourced seafood continues to grow, providing new opportunities. Any business or non-profit is eligible to participate in the competition. Ideas should accomplish one or all of the following objectives: Promote Georgia’s unique coastal seafood-related experiences; build the resilience of Georgia’s working waterfronts; strengthen Georgia’s local seafood and tourism-related industries; and assist businesses with redefining their operations or business models in response to the pandemic. UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant faculty and staff will select the applicants they believe have the most competitive projects and meet the objectives of the competition. Those will be asked to present a five-minute pitch during the What’s the Hook? Seafood Pitch Competition in January 2022. The pitch will be evaluated by a committee representing diverse businesses, cultures and communities in coastal Georgia. Winners will have six to eight months to complete their projects. More information about how to apply is available at gacoast.uga.edu

In 2020, Healthy Savannah received a grant from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The grant program is designed to support public health and enact policy changes in the food and nutrition realm. Healthy Savannah is using the award to launch the Healthy Checkout Initiative, a partnership with the City of Savannah and local grocery stores to pass an ordinance that will incorporate healthier food options in checkout aisles. Data collected from the Healthy Savannah Community Survey and focus group testing shows that people want and will choose healthier food items, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, if they are more accessible and affordable. Healthy Savannah wants to increase the accessibility of healthier foods by working with local grocery stores to increase the number of healthier items in the checkout aisles. This small policy will have a meaningful impact on the food environment and health of our community and will fulfill Healthy Savannah’s goal of making the healthier choice the easier choice. Find out more about the survey and download information and helpful flyers at healthysavannah.org.

Savannah listed as number one spot for a quick getaway on travel site hotwire.com

The whole family will enjoy this southern fall celebration! So ya’lll come on over!

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On the heels of one of the most severe travel droughts in recent history, it’s no wonder Americans are itching to get away and make up for lost time. According to a recent Hotwire survey, an overwhelming 75% of Americans want to travel more to make up for trips they couldn’t take over the last 18 months. What’s more, the overwhelming majority of those surveyed (83%) are after quick, spontaneous trips to meet their travel needs. Cue travel app Hotwire’s “Best Cities for a Quickie” Index! Savannah came it number one on its list of “Itty Bitty Cities” for a quick getaway. Atlanta also came in the top spot in the “Midsize” city category Here are the other cities that were recognized:

HOTWIRE: ITTY BITTY CITIES 1. Savannah, GA 2. Palm Springs, CA 3. Newport Beach, CA 4. Asheville, NC 5. Costa Mesa, CA 6. Charleston, SC 7. Ann Arbor, MI 8. Newport, RI 9. St. Augustine, FL 10. Atlantic City, NJ

COMMUNITY PETS OF THE WEEK Each week, we will highlight pets available for adoption from local rescue organizations. In November, we are featuring Renegade Paws Rescue. NOVEMBER IS RESCUE A SENIOR DOG MONTH!

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Meet Betty Spaghetty! Betty is a sweet and gentle nine-year-old girl that is housebroken, crate trained, walks well on a leash, and is good with cats, dogs, and kids. Her favorite thing is to be outside taking a leisurely walk and enjoying nature, or distracting you while you work from home. She would love a household that enjoys life at a slower pace, preferably with a fenced yard or lots of leisurely walks. Go visit her at Renegade Paws Rescue!

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If you need an easy and loving dog that you can bring anywhere, but is also okay staying home while you are out, Dougall is the perfect fit for you. He is the biggest sweetheart that only wants to sleep anywhere near where you are. He is housetrained and dog-friendly- even the big ones. At 11 years old, he is the perfect companion for a person that is home a lot and wants a buddy to hang out with all the time. Dougall is ready for you to bring him home from Renegade Paws Rescue!

KIWANI’S CLUB OF SKIDAWAY PRESENTS 23rd Annual Chili Cook Off

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HOMETOWN HOCKEY SPIRIT In less than one year from now, Savannah’s upcoming ECHL hockey team will take the ice at the new Enmarket Arena and officials announced the team name at a special event held at Ghost Coast Distillery. on Wed., Oct. 28. The team name: Savannah Ghost Pirates. “It was important that the name reflect the culture of our team’s city. Savannah is steeped in history and folklore, and we feel this name embodies that spirit,” said Ghost Pirates President Bob Ohrablo. “It was also important to us that we wait to announce the name when we could be here with our partners at the city, Enmarket Arena, and most importantly our fans.” Savannah mayor Van Johnson, who was also present, spoke of his excitement of the new hockey team. “In a city that’s known for its beautiful weather, it’s rich history, art, architecture, great food, and awesome people, Savannah will also now be known for hockey,” Johnson said. “In addition to the wonderful sports aspects and the aesthetics it brings, it also creates an opportunity for us to introduce generations of young people to ice and hockey in Savannah.” Andy Kaufmann, Ghost Pirates CEO, is looking forward to what the hockey team will bring to Savannah. “We are proud to capture the spirit and culture of this incredible city with the name ‘Ghost Pirates,’” said Kaufmann. “Like Savannah, professional hockey

(Clockwise) New fans Luke and Jack couldn’t wait to score some new Ghost Pirate gear. Fans and press await the announcement of the new team name at Ghost Coast Distillery on Wed., Oct 28. Lauren Wolverton and Jamie Burton of Connect Savannah and the What Are We Doing Podcast were on hand for the name and logo unveiling.

has a deep history, and the NHL’s Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy competed for in North America. Now we are thrilled to bring this great sport to Savannah and are confident that you will agree we are doing the city proud with our unique name. We’ll be developing talent right before your very own eyes that will move on to the NHL and international hockey while creating a strong history for the entire city to enjoy.” In addition to announcing the name, management introduced the logo as well as the team colors. The logo is the shape of a ghost figure wearing a pirate’s hat, and carrying a hockey stick. The team colors are black, white, and florescent green with a focus on the ghost’s glowing eyes. In the coming months the Ghost Pirates will introduce a mascot, team jerseys, NHL/AHL affiliation, naming of a coach, signing the first player and much more. They will begin play of their 36-game home schedule at Savannah’s new Enmarket Arena beginning October, 2022. Ticket plans and a limited first run of merchandise are on sale now. Visit GhostPiratesHockey.com for more information. 9

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Despite the fact that we are just about 60 days from 2022, it is still way too easy to find stories out there that are tied to the hell that was 2020. We are going to deep dive on any of that here today. You know the drill. Most of us had it very tough. Steven Penatello is one of those people. He’s the owner of a brand new ice cream truck in Savannah, Starship Ice Cream. We were days away from telling you his full story. I visited his production facility and heard all about this new venture. Then I tried the ice cream. It was fabulous. I was so blown away by a couple of his flavors, I took the news to my bi-monthly appearance on WTOC’s Morning Break. This is a must try. So what happened? Like so many people, Steven lost his job last year. Faced with some decisions on what he wanted to do going forward, he decided to look into buying a truck he had seen parked at a house about six years ago. “When I first saw it I said, ‘that’s an ice cream truck.’” “I pulled up at the house. No one was home, but there was a number on a business truck in his yard. .” Steven says. “So I called and asked if he wanted to sell the truck.” They closed the deal on the spot. Steven says the truck needed work. A lot of work. Transmission, power steering, drive train. All of it. It was a 12 month restoration. “First I had to restore it. Then I had to modify it from a restored truck to a food truck.” He says. “It has a Toyota Prius electric power steering, parts from a junk yard and everything I made myself.” That’s a lot of work to build an ice cream truck. But now comes the punch line. “I knew that it was going to be an ice cream truck, but I didn’t know anything about ice cream.” “I was originally going to do pre-packaged ice cream, but I thought, this is a beautiful truck

and I need a product that reflects that. So I went to ice cream school.” As if spending a year building out a truck wasn’t enough, now he had to learn how to make high-end ice cream. No sweat, right? Steven says he spent thousands of dollars on an on-line ice cream school course and a machine to make it. After he learned the basics on how to make ice cream, he totally went rogue. He created his own process, his own flavors. “I really didn’t like how they made ice cream. The way I do it is different as it turns out.” Insert gasp emoji. I spent a couple of hours with Steven at his facility on Broad Street in Savannah. I tried nearly all of the flavors. Two stood out as some of the best ice cream I’ve had in Savannah. (Rocky Road and Rosemary Pecan Caramel). Yes, Leopold’s included. I knew this was going to be a winner and began our process of telling the world. I’s dotted and T’s crossed, Steven hit the street with his truck. This isn’t a neighborhood drive around ice cream truck. His first stop was Starland Yard, Savannah’s food truck Grand Central Station. He was well received. His first two weekends were successful. Then it happened. Last week after a shift, a young lady ran a red light and smashed into the front of Steven’s Starship. For now, it’s out of commission. Two short weeks into his new venture. It wasn’t all bad though. The tow truck driver got a couple of scoops of ice cream that night. Now comes the rebuild. Steven says it will take him through the Winter to fix it. The Starship Ice Cream truck should roll back out in the Spring. In the short term, he says he’s going to look into other options to make and sell ice cream. One possible option is a take-away window at his facility. I think it would do very well. That is, if the city and zoning would even allow something like that. We’ll see. So we are going to have to wait a bit for this great ice cream to make it back to you. It is fair to say that it will. But when is anyone’s guess. We’ll keep you posted. (See more photos at connectsavannah.com)

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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

The chef here has mastered recipes for over 15 years; stroll down River St. and find the red and white awning. The fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese and bacon over grits is a decadent delight! 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. 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 is open at 10 a.m. seven

FEATURED: 22 SQUARE RESTAURANT

Gather with your friends and family to share a farm-to-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. 14 Barnard St. 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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COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK This week’s Cocktail is a national award winner that you can enjoy locally!

With Reverence ENJOY AT: ARDSLEY STATION MADE WITH: Wilderness Trail Whiskey, Old Russell Shayari Whiskey, Porcini Syrup, Coconut Fig Leaf Syrup, Lime Juice We are doing 1.5 ounces of Wilderness Trail Whiskey and then it also has Shayari. So, we are using an Old Russell Shayari which has a little bit of nuttyness to it to really compliment the mushroom, coconut, and lime in the cocktail. Then a Porcini Syrup, this is mushroom porcini dust that I made into a syrup. The syrup is made with regular sugar, porcini dust, and a little bit of salt. Next is a Coconut Fig Leaf Syrup. This is coconut milk, fig leaves and then raw sugar. Finally, add a little bit of lime juice.

MEET THE MIXOLOGIST: LONI LEWIS

I just moved back to Savannah about six years ago. I worked for a couple of small restaurants in the Richmond Hill area and then I came to Savannah and worked at The Grey for a year. I worked for a public national distributing company for three and a half years as their staff mixologist. Now, I’m here at Ardsley Station and have been here for six months.

“Good Reverence” just won the Chocolate City’s Best Award at the 2021 Chocolate City’s Best Annual Cocktail Competition. (in Washington, DC) It was the first time Lewis entered the competition. They started a small competition a few years back and then made it a national competition for people of color. It’s a stepping-block or pedestal to get people of color to enter competitions that are national so that you get that exposure so that you aren’t nervous or hesitant about applying somewhere else. It’s a great networking opportunity as well. There were people of color from all different parts of the industry. They say “make a cocktail and tell us a story about you being a minority in the industry and the challenges you face. Tell us about yourself, your experiences, and how the whole week has shaped the cocktail.” Compiled by Jamie Burton

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ART PATROL ‘NOEL W ANDERSON: HEAVY IS THE CROWN’ EXHIBITION

‘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. telfair.org Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

OPENING: “PONY BOY” ARTWORK BY BRAD SISKIN

Please join STONELORDS for the opening reception of 1980’s inspired paintings and drawings by artist Brad Siskin. Thursday, November 4 from 6-8pm. At Stonelords 415 Whitaker street. 1980’s movies will be projected in the outdoor space, along with 80’s themed give aways. The exhibition will be on display through Dec. 4.

‘SUGAR’ EXHIBITION

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,

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

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.

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. kobogallery. com. 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. Sept. 17 - Dec. 31. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.. kobogallery.com Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street

TITTYBATS IN THE DRIVE THRU ART BOX

@The Drive Thru Art Box at Green Truck Pub. This work will be on display through Dec. 8, and can be seen anytime of day or night. There will be a Happy Hour Artist Talk at the Drive Thru Art Box on Thurs. Nov. 18 from 6 - 8pm. The Drive Thru Art Box was started in 2012 by Matt Hebermehl and Mike Williams as part of the SeeSAW (See Savannah Art Walls) Project, a public arts initiative.

BEFORE MIDNIGHT: BONAVENTURE AND THE BIRD GIRL

Telfair Museums presents Sylvia Shaw Judson’s iconic sculpture Bird Girl within the context of the history and art of Bonaventure Cemetery. Made famous by Jack Leigh‘s photograph for the cover of John Berendt’s bestselling novel of Savannah, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Judson’s sculpture was removed from the cemetery to Telfair Museums where it has been enjoyed by visitors for decades... more on telfair.org $5-20 telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

SULFUR STUDIOS WELCOMES REBECCA BRAZIEL AS ITS NEXT ON::VIEW ARTIST IN RESIDENCE. Braziel’s project, Steady Climbing, will run from Nov. 8- Dec. 5 in the ON::View Residency space. There will be a Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 2:00 pm, and an Artist Talk on the following Sat., Nov. 27 at 2:00 pm. Both events will be held in person and simulcast via @ sulfurstudios IG Live. The Closing Reception will be held on Fri., Dec. 3 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm in conjunction with First Fridays in Starland. Throughout the residency period, Braziel will have open studio hours on Thursdays and Fridays from 12:00 - 4:00 pm; walk-ins are welcome. The public is invited to follow along with our @onviewresidency Instagram account as Braziel does a takeover and shares her work throughout the Residency period. Pictured: Handfuls of Flowers by Rebecca Braziel

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Explore the sweet culinary habits of Savannahians in this fun exhibition dedicated to the consumption of sugar in 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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SCAD students’ ‘Surviving Clotilda’ brings the true story of America’s last slave ship to life By Kareem McMichael

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Arts & Entertainment Writer

Students at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) used narration and vivid animated imagery to bring to life “Surviving Clotilda”. This animated short film tells the story of the last slave ship to come to shore in America. At the 24th SCAD Savannah Film Festival, descendants of Clotilda’s original passengers gathered for a screening of the film directed by Olivia Grillo and Kathryn Jamieson, which tells the story of the Clotilda passengers’ traumatic journey. The film was commissioned by Visit Mobile (AL), where just a few miles north of the city, 32 of the original Clotilda passengers founded the historic community of Africatown. SCAD film and television professor Jennifer Hyde, narrator and SCAD student Rachel Olivia Taylor, Visit Mobile vice president Emily Gonzalez, and Clotilda Descendants Association president Darron Patterson gave a Q&A session after the screening. “Every time I see this film, it just brings to life how special those people were in the cargo hold of the ship. They were totally underestimated. Remember, black people were never meant to be anything but slaves but these people were nothing to play with. They were resilient,” said Clotilda Descendants Association president Darron Patterson. The story starts in 1860 when Timothy Meaher and other affluent slaveholders commissioned a ship called “Clotilda” to make a voyage to West Africa in order to smuggle slaves back to Mobile. This, despite the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves of 1807 that was enacted March 2, 1807. “We knew that the story had to be told and we were invited into the Africatown community to work closely with Africatown Collaborative. The city of Mobile knew that it was time, and we were able to get to know SCAD and SCAD professionals and we knew it was time to do not just this film, but another project as well,” said Visit Mobile vice president Emily Gonzalez. The ship carrying 110 Africans who were stolen from their homes landed in Mobile under cover of night in July, 1860, and after being unloaded, Clotilda was set on fire and sank in order to cover up the crime. For over a century the story of the Clotilda was passed down from generation to generation by the descendants of her original passengers. Over the years the story was questioned as if it might have even been a myth but this was until the Clotilda’s existence was confirmed once her wreckage was uncovered in the Mobile River. “Most of the African community really believed that this actually happened and every time they were telling their story that this happened, everyone said, show me proof. Where’s the ship and did it really happen? Where’s it in writing and then they found the ship wreckage,” said Patterson. In January 2021, the Mobile County Commission took a major step and approved more than $1.3 million for an interpretative center and garden. The Africatown Heritage House will house a $250,000 exhibit, funded by the city of Mobile, that will include artifacts from the Clotilda preserved in a water tank. This documentary will be a part of this as well. “I’ve made dozens of documentary films, and this film looks nothing like I thought it was going to look at the beginning and in large part because of our producer and directors, Olivia Grillo and Kathryn Jamieson. What it really showed me was a whole an enormous skill set that we had at SCAD that we can put into play, to tell really important stories in ways that are very engaging, emotional, informative because it was challenging from multiple perspectives,” said SCAD film and television professor Jennifer Hyde. One of those challenges was this film was produced during the

(L-R) Kathryn Jamieson, Rachel Taylor and Olivia Grillo walk the red carpet for Day 5 of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Photo by Kareem McMichael

pandemic with the various involved groups working remotely using zoom to create this work. It was also narrator and SCAD student Rachel Olivia Taylor’s first time working on a documentary-style film but she was excited to tackle the project and learn from the process. She got overwhelmed with emotion though when an audience member asked was it difficult to tell this as a young African-American woman. Taylor said, “Really difficult, because I know about all of the awful things that black people in general had to endure. Though people want to make history seem so far away, much of it is still recent and we need to acknowledge it instead of sugar coating it and making it easier for people to intake when we had no choice.” Despite working virtually everyone expressed the diligence and professionalism of the SCAD students and the SCAD team. Patterson evening noting that they approached the project with sincerity. SCAD and Visit Mobile expressed that the Africantown community welcomed them in and they became family. “We may look different, but we have heart. We have compassion. We love people. We love what we do and we have got to get this through to our kids that we have got to live together. There are people who want to say that you are not equal to me because of the color of your skin. That’s where we’ve got to take this story and make it understood that this is time out of this crap. We are all Americans,” said Patterson. A new Africatown Heritage House museum is set to open in Spring 2022 to educate visitors about the experience of the Clotilda survivors. People will be able to watch the film at the museum on the river in Mobile, and near the museum will be a boat that will take people up near the Clotilda ship wreckage. There are plans for other tours as well.

FILM

Savannah Film Academy brings in EMMY Award-winning producer for a seminar on documentary production “I have friends who are producers, who are the most creative people I have ever seen, and they have never made money on their projects and then I’ve got people who are really business oriented, but they have none of the creativity. So, I wanted to link the two, business and creativity,” he said. His documentaries have raised public awareness and also impacted public policy nationally and internationally. His clients have included the United Nations, the National Institute of Mental Health, the PBS network, the CBS Network Foundation as well as networks and governments worldwide. “I think what’s kept me interested is not only the creativity and the excitement of doing a documentary, but the idea of change and the ability to give people tools that will make their lives better, that will allow them to see things in unique and different ways that they can then share

with others,” said Schueler. The seminar also includes a lesson in social marketing and target audience outreach for participants projects involving extensive use of internet and social media venues to address and engage stakeholders and the intended audience. Prior to the seminar on Thursday, November 11 at 6 p.m. there will be a screening of Schueler’s latest national PBS documentary Vaccination from the Misinformation Virus. The documentary covers vaccine history, how they are created, tested and what they contain. It also addresses misinformation and how to overcome that “epidemic” Schueler discussed. Though the documentary does also address the covid vaccine, Schueler was actually already working this documentary about vaccines and hesitancy since 2017.

The documentary includes information about many vaccines from over the years. “I learned so much the more I delved into the hesitancy aspect of it because I didn’t understand the historical trauma aspect, the social determinants of health aspect, and then the misinformation that has approached people,” said Schueler. Like all of his works Schueler wants the heart of the people featured in the documentary to tell the story. “We brought in heartfelt anecdotes and that actually is the most effective in changing people’s opinions,” he said. You can find out more information about the screening and register for the class at christopherproductions.org and click on ‘coming up’. The two-day seminar is $100 and participants will receive a pre-session information package upon payment. Participants will also get more information about the Savannah Film Academy at the seminar as well.

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The Savannah Film Academy at Savannah Technical College is hosting an award-winning producer and director who will be offering a two-day intensive seminar on documentary production. The seminar will take place Fri., Nov. 12 and Sat., Nov. 12. The seminar is produced and instructed by EMMY Award-winning producer and director Chris Schueler. He has created over 100 television programs that have been broadcast around the world. This is the fourth time this seminar is being presented in partnership with the Savannah Film Academy. “The Savannah Film Academy is the perfect way to go from the classroom to the film set in a short amount of time and at a reasonable cost. In only two semesters, you will be prepared for an entry-level position in the film industry,” said John Grace, Department Head Savannah Film Academy, Savannah Technical College. From beginners to seasoned professionals, there is something for everyone in the seminar. The seminar will go through various aspects of creating a project, including initial concept, budgeting, fundraising, the various stages of production and distribution. “Chris is my teaching inspiration. He keeps a class entertained and engaged while delivering life-changing lessons,” said Grace. Schueler brings his 25 years of experience to his class and encourages participants to come with ideas of a documentary subject they would like to produce. “Anybody could easily say, hey, I can keep this formula to myself. I think if I am truly committed to making change, then the more people who can understand how to create change, the better,” said Schueler as he reflected on the reasons he created this seminar. Schueler has a BA in Drama and English and masters in playwriting and directing. He worked in broadcast journalism for some years before starting his company. It was these various skill sets he had that inspired him to find a way to combine them into a class. “I loved writing. Writing is sort of the key to all of it. I had such great mentors and such great writing mentors in college but what I learned in the real world, if you will, is that starting a company is tough and it doesn’t always make money right away,” said Schueler. Eventually his company did become established and now he has experience in creating youth programming, cultural and social documentaries and video projects, and family series television all geared to create “Television to Touch the Heart.”

STYLE

BOOKS

Compiled by Lauren Wolverton

CULTURE

NEW BOOK by Janisse Ray By Beth Stewart

A couple of cool ,graphic T-shirts will save you from boredom this fall. The styling possibilities are endless. Wear a tee on its own with jeans, over a fitted turtleneck, or under some suede overalls, like these. Overalls, T-shirt, backpack, blue clutch available at Delaney Rose Boutique (1813 Bull Street).

Just a small town girl traveling the whole world, Janisse Ray’s new collection “Wild Spectacle: Seeing Wonders in a World Beyond Humans” is out this month and showcases her choice to take on heartpounding adventure while discovering herself and nature. Connect Savannah and Ray discussed her upcoming book. CS: Tell me a little about your childhood growing up in Baxley. Janisse Ray: I grew up on a junkyard and wrote a book about it called “Ecology of a Cracker Childhood.”

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CS: Describe a travel experience that changed the way you view our interconnectivity with nature. JR: The first essay in the book is about a moment that took place while backpacking in the wilderness of Montana. I had gone down to a stream to collect water and, while there, was surrounded by browsing elk. One of them came within a dozen feet of me. It was a powerful moment in my life. Wildness so often seems “out there” and in this book I have collected experiences of the wild being “up here” or “in here.”

CS: Elaborate on what being a naturalist and activist means to you. JR: A naturalist is a person who studies nature and an activist is one who defends it. Both are necessary for the continuation of life on the planet.

Another staple in your fall closet should be a big denim jacket. When it’s not quite cold enough for fleece or a chunky sweater, a denim jacket will take your summer tank tops straight into fall. You’ll look great and you won’t have to worry about sweating or carrying a coat all over town. Tank top, black jeans, denim jacket, tan clutch available at Delaney Rose Boutique (1813 Bull Street).

CS: What are some highlights the reader can look forward to with your new book? JR: I write about such things as volunteering for a month in a national park in Costa Rica, exploring coastal Alaska, and seeing the place in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico where monarch butterflies overwinter. I also write about exploring my own place, which is the south of Georgia.

CS: What is the biggest takeaway you would like readers to have? JR: We are being hit with so much bad news about the climate catastrophe and collapse. This book reminds us what we’re fighting for on the planet. I try to demystify a life of wildness and of being close to wildness. CS: Your bio says you live on an organic farm near Savannah. JR: We live about an hour from Savannah in Tattnall Co. We mostly farm for ourselves, not for sale, and we try to grow anything we might need—we produce vegetables, fruits, berries, greens, beef, lamb, pork, eggs—lots of things. We’ve lived here a decade. CS: How long did you work on this novel? JR: It’s a collection of essays that I’ve written over the course of many years. So I didn’t write this book start to finish in one small parcel of time—I’ve been working on it for a couple of decades. CS: Have you been able to continue your travel during the pandemic? JR: No, I have very much enjoyed staying home during the pandemic. I loved looking up at the blue sky and seeing only sky, no contrails from jets. I spent time reading in the way I used to read when I was a child, and I spent many happy hours working in my gardens. CS: Anything else you would like the readers to know? JR: Although this book does deal with travel and crazy things I’ve seen while on travels, I am not encouraging ecotourism to farflung places to see amazing wild spectacles. I myself stopped flying a dozen years ago, so that I could reduce my personal footprint of fossil fuels. I still travel, as I say in the book, but it’s more local, more inward, more deep.I wrote it not to encourage ecotourism but to honor wildness. I wanted to write about my long-standing and intimate relationship with nature, in hopes that others also enjoy that relationship or want to develop it.

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After collapsing on stage due to a hemorrhagic stroke at the height of his career, country singer Drake White was told by his doctors that he may never be able to perform again. But, after undergoing a series of operations and months of physiotherapy, he beat the odds, and he’s back on the road feeling better than ever and ready to spread his “OPTIMYSTIC” vibes. “I’ve always been a relentless optimist but my injury really magnified that,” White said. “I had to go through a series of seven brain surgeries and the recovery period wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. I completely lost feeling in the left side of my body so I wasn’t able to walk for a period of time.” White said that during recovery, his mental struggles were much worse than his physical ones. “The fact that I didn’t know whether or not I was going to live, for one...or if I would ever be able to walk or play music again really took a toll on me,” he said. That stuff really gets to you and it’s easy to get to a deep dark place really quickly and I went there for a second.” White added that although it was extremely difficult, he fought his “demons” and stayed positive with the help of a great support system. After eight months of rehab he was back on his feet and ready to start performing again. But, just as he was getting ready to start, the

pandemic hit. “When I was ready to start writing again, I called my publisher and he said ‘Drake, the pandemic has the publishing house shut down, would you be interested in writing on Zoom?’ I had these thoughts and these things that I thought would help people, a new perspective on life and songs that I wanted to share. So, I said yes and decided that my new purpose was to tell people through music that tomorrow is going to be better than today. Basically, always find the silver lining because things could always be worse.” This past year, White released “Power of a Woman,” a song he says was written for the “boss” women in his life, and “Giants” an ode to strength and hope written to remind his fans to never give up. “I was raised by a bunch of boss women,” he said. “Power of a Woman is about all of the women that I grew up around. But, a lot of it is dedicated to my wife Alex because she’s been there for me in the darkest of times. Giants was written to inspire my fans. Bringing his positivity to fans in Savannah with “THE OPTIMYSTIC TOUR,” White is looking forward to returning to the Hostess City. “Savannah is one of those places that’s near and dear to my heart. I asked my wife to marry me at 17Hundred90 Inn and Restaurant. I can’t wait to be back!” Catch Drake White at 8 p.m. on Thurs.,Nov 4 at District Live. To purchase tickets or for more information visit Ticketmaster.com and search for the band.

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EMILY SCOTT ROBINSON BRINGS STORYTELLING BLUEGRASS A singer-songwriter who’s most interested in telling stories, Emily Scott Robinson calls to lost souls who are figuring life out the hard way. Hailing from North Carolina, Robinson says as a young girl she never envisioned herself pursuing a career as an Americana recording artist. One thing she says she did envision, however, was helping others. “It’s funny, growing up I didn’t think I was going to have a career in music at all,” Robinson said. “I played clarinet and I actually taught myself how to play the guitar when I was 16, but it was always just a hobby for me. When I went to college, I got a degree in Spanish and history so I thought I would go on to be a social worker. So, that’s exactly what I did before deciding to pursue a career in music.” In her late 20s, Robinson said she quit

her day job, moved into an RV with her husband and began traveling and writing her own music. “I was living nomadically and my husband and I would pick different home bases and I would tour in those areas,” she said. “One year turned into two years which turned into three and so on.” With a mission to continue to help others, Robinson added that she began writing songs about stories of people she encountered during her time as a social worker in addition to her own personal experiences.

“Not all of my songs are autobiographical,” she said. “But whether they are or not, my goal is to turn them into something that can be of service to others. That’s central to what I do. And I don’t shy away from the heavy stuff.” Creative in content with compelling stories to tell, the one thing that stands out from Robinson’s work is her distinct songwriting style. Despite the split perspective of telling her stories and the stories of her fans, Robinson manages to connect it all together with her insightful songwriting. Her newest album “American Siren” was released on Oct. 29 and ties folk, country, and bluegrass together on songs like “Cheap Seats,” about her first and only time seeing John Prine live, and “Old North State,” a song about the love she has for her home state of North Carolina. “This record I spent a little more time writing at home during the pandemic so it’s a lot more introspective,” she said. “There’s some story songs in there for sure but it’s a little more personal and closer to home. The second song on the album ‘Things you learn the hard way’ is a fun song and there’s actually a fun story behind the writing of it. I got on Facebook and asked everyone ‘what are some things you learn the hard way?’ and I got about 200 comments. I pulled pieces from all the different stories I received and kinda created a relatively cohesive character. And yeah, that’s kinda how the song came about.” Making her way to the Roasting Room in Bluffton, Robinson is looking forward to performing a show that she says has been long overdue. “This is the third time we’ve scheduled our show at the Roasting Room,” she said with a chuckle. “Between a hurricane and the pandemic….we’ve tried to play this show so many times so I think that the third time’s a charm!” Emily Scott Robinson will perform on Fri., Nov. 5 at the Roasting Room in Bluffton at 8 p.m. Must be 21 and up to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets visit roastingroom.live/tickets/ emilyscottrobinson.

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The First Friday for Folk series welcomes Rupert Wates. Born in London, and based in the US since 2007, he has released 10 solo albums and averages 120 live shows U RWates plays an eclectic mix year. Y T GE a O R of acoustic, T EYTOSU O N melodic art-folk, with E G K C elements of jazz, vaudeville and I T N O S ! is an alcohol free, EFFF T T E I cabaret. K R C I B ETV E N Tsecular E! B R I Tevent. E V E N TFRI NOV 5 | 7:30 PM

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SOUNDBOARD WHO IS PLAYING WHERE THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY 11/ 3 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 11/ 4 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 11/ 5 LIVE MUSIC

First Presbyterian Church First Friday for Folk Music - Rupert Wates in Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Coffee Bluff Marina LAX, 6 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.

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.

COMEDY

VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar Diva Royale Drag Queen Show Savannah, GA - Weekly Drag Queen Shows, 6 p.m.; Diva Royale Drag Queen Show Savannah, GA - Weekly Drag Queen Shows, 9 p.m.

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

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

SATURDAY 11/ 6 LIVE MUSIC

Coach’s Corner On The Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Show, 7 p.m. Elan Savannah GETTER at Elan Savannah (Sat, Nov 6th), 9 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Coffee Bluff Marina Gary Strickland, 6 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

VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar Diva Royale Drag Queen Show Savannah, GA - Weekly Drag Queen Shows, 6 p.m.

Club 51 Degrees Dance Party

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

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VOODOO SOUP AT CONGRESS STREET SOCIAL CLUB

Lead by Legendary Bass Player Eric Moore (Big E) VooDoo Soup oozes with Funky, Jazzy, Soul, & Classic Rock sounds, Rythems, and melodies. SUN, NOV. 7 | CONGRESS ST. SOCIAL CLUB | 10 p.m.

SUNDAY 11/ 7 LIVE MUSIC

Collins Quarter at Forsyth Ember City, 2 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10 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. 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.

COMEDY

VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar Diva Royale Drag Queen Show

Savannah, GA - Weekly Drag Queen Shows, 1:30 p.m.

MONDAY 11/ 8 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 11/ 9 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. Fia Rua Irish Pub 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 with Chris Grimmett, 6:30 p.m.; 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. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Stafford’s Public House Stafford’s Tuesday Comedy Open Mic, 8:30-11:45 p.m.

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DRAKE WHITE @ DISTRICT LIVE

You think you got it tough? Try nearly dropping dead at work from arteriovenous malformation. After suffering a hemorrhagic stroke on stage in 2019, the Hokes Bluff, Alabama, native has fully reclaimed the left side of his body and is back on tour performing with his band The Big Fire, playing real soulful country music. THURSDAY NOV 4 | 8 PM

SQUASH @ THE WORMHOLE

Get squashed and squashed again with a double dose of Squash. Squash opens with a typical Squash show. Deep grooves, long jams, cool vibes and good times. Next up, it’s Squash. At midnight, Squash summons a higher level freak-out with a “mostly improv psych noise rock set” sure to squash whatever is left of you after all that Squash. SATURDAY, NOV 6 | 10 PM

The Eagles distilled the entirety of the 70s California vibe, melding mellow country rock with easy-listening pop. They offset their cranky drummer with wildman guitar slinger Joe Walsh and went on to sell about 900 trillion records. On the Border recreates the best of classic rock legends with skill and soul. SATURDAY, NOV 6 | 7 PM

AMIGO THE DEVIL @ VICTORY NORTH

Miami native Danny Kiranos is a nice guy. His alter-ego Amigo the Devil has a, shall we say, dark side. Straddling acoustic, lo-fi, and atypical musical arrangements, Amigo isn’t afraid to say much. “I Hope Your Husband Dies,” “Murder at the Bingo Hall,” “Cocaine and Abel,” and “Dahmer Does Hollywood” is but a sample of the depths. MONDAY, NOV 8 | 8 PM

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PHOTOS FROM LOCAL EVENTS

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SAVANNAH AMBUCS 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION On Thurs., Oct. 21. The Savannah Chapter of AMBUCS treated guests to a Lowcountry boil and commemorative Byrd Cookies. During the celebration, AMBUCS gave away an Amtryke to Mackenzie Jones, and formally announced the renovations happening at Ambucs Park and a donation of $50,000 to update the playground on site. The renovations to the park are underway, led by the county, in order to host Savannah’s first-ever Little League Challenger Division. The Little League Challenger Division was founded in 1989 and is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Also announced, the group’s Bowlapalooza fundraising number surpassed $172,000.

Ambucs members and supporters enjoying the event.

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This year’s annual fundraiser earned more than $172,000 in 2021.

Kevin with 60+ year member Wallace Moye.

Kevin Sheehan, Jamie Lindley, Mike McCann.

Miranda Marchant and Kevin Sheehan

Amtryke Recipient Mackenzie Jones

PHOTOS FROM LOCAL EVENTS

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Mike Brady, Karen Williams

Sandesh Pardeshi, O.C. Fowler

Celebrating their one-year anniversary, PRIME Fine Liquor and Cigars held a fundraiser for the Veterans Council of Chatham County. With live music from JD Music Group, emcee skills from Renee LaSalle and a feast from Cuban Window Cafe, PRIME’s third nonprofit fundraiser held a raffle to raise money that benefit veterans initiatives. “Getting a call from Priyanka and Teejal telling us that they wanted us to help us out was a unexpected surprise,” shares Veterans Council Chairman Joe Higgins. In 2022 they plan to continue quarterly fundraising events for local nonprofits. Brad Sellers, Sandeep Tamraker

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