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DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2021

GET READY FOR

HOP ABOARD THE SANTA TRAIN AT GEORGIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM

SONGS OF THE SEASON: YOUR 2021 HOLIDAY ALBUM GUIDE

SNOW MUCH FUN

AT 2ND ANNUAL TRUSTEES’ GARDEN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

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WEDNESDAY 12/15

HOLIDAY CABARET WITH THE SCAD HONEYBEES LIVE EVENT!

7:30 PM Join SCAD’s elite performance ensemble, The Honeybees, for an evening of carols and good cheer featuring special guests including “American Idol” winner Candice Glover, Grammy-nominee Stacie Oricco, and Broadway star Isaiah Johnson. At this intimate performance, you’ll be seated on the Lucas Theatre’s historic stage, against a beautiful backdrop of the auditorium decked out in its festive finery. Step into our transformed winter wonderland to enjoy old and new holiday favorites, complete with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Eat, drink, and be merry at this memorable new tradition. lucastheatre.com

A CHRISTMAS TRADITION LIVE ON STAGE (ongoing) The Historic Savannah Theatre presents the 20th Annual Holiday Spectacular with singers, dancers, live band and lots of comedy that’s fun for the whole family. Two hours of your favorite Christmas songs as well as Santa and his dancing reindeer. Now through Dec 24. WED, THURS, FRI at 8pm / SAT at 3pm & 8pm SUN at 3pm Historic Savannah Theatre / 222 Bull St. savannahtheatre.com

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.

WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS Discounted regional and international whiskey and

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bourbon selections every Wednesday at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Come try something new on the rocks, as a smoked drink, or perhaps with natural shrubs and fresh pressed juices in one of their craft cocktails. 5500 Abercorn St. Suite #36

PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT BASS PRO SHOP

(ONGOING) Bass Pro Shop invites families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus this holiday season during the annual Santa’s Wonderland experience. The festive “Contactless Claus” experience runs through Dec. 24.  Photos with Santa require FREE advance reservations, which can be made at basspro.com/santa

THURSDAY 12/16

INTERNATIONAL STREET FOOD COOKING CLASS

Take a culinary tour with Chef Jason Winn at the 700 Kitchen Cooking School and explore the streets of the world with food. In this fun interactive class, guests will learn new techniques and use traditional fresh ingredients to prepare an eclectic menu from scratch! Class menu items include Hong Kong-Style Pork Dumplings; Elote (Mexican Street Corn); Moroccan Beef Kofta (Beef Meatball Kebab); Aloo Samosa (Mumbai Crispy Potato and Pea Fritter); and Ceviche Cocktel (Mexican Marinated Seafood). 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 700 Kitchen Cooking School at The Mansion on Forsyth Park pre-registration required; spaces limited mansion. classesbykessler.com

FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH AT THE 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.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: THE POLAR EXPRESS PJ PARTY 3:00 PM | TRUSTEES THEATER All aboard for the North Pole! Kids (and adults!) are encouraged to don their favorite festive PJs for a magical afternoon watching this wondrous Christmas classic. Watch it with a special sleigh bell to ring. What could be better?mAdmission is FREE with a donation of a nonperishable food item for America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.

FRIDAY 12/17

SAVANNAH CHRISTMAS MARKET AT PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT

(ongoing) An open-air, European-style Christmas market with vendor displays showcasing a unique selection of holiday gifts and specialty food and beverages. Nov. 26, 2021 - Jan. 3, 2022 Plant Riverside District 400 W. River St. savannahchristmasmarket.com

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. 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 12/18

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CARTOONS SENSORY FRIENDLY SCREENING

11:00 AM Sing “Fah who Foraze, Dah who doraze” and welcome Christmas by bringing your cheer to an hour of treasured family holiday cartoons — “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” — on the big screen. Complete with festive giveaways for our young moviegoers. At this sensory friendly

screening we invite audience members to enjoy a positive, stress-free matinee at the movies in a safe and accepting environment — lights turned up slightly, sound turned down slightly, attendees can make noise and move about the theater, and no sssshhhing. Admission is FREE with a donation of a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest. AT THE SCAD TRUSTEES THEATER

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Enjoy a magical holiday breakfast experience filled with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Santa will also be available for pictures. 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Plant Riverside District - River Landing, Atlantic Building. Timed reservations and tickets required. Optional alcoholic beverages are available for guests 21 and older for an additional charge. savannahchristmasmarket.com

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE DIRECTED BY FRANK CAPRA (1946)

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7:00 PM Ring your bell when an angel get his wings and enjoy this quintessential holiday classic with your family, friends, and neighbors. Frank Capra directs this enduring ode to small-town life that is not only the most beloved Christmas movie of all time, but also the greatest. After facing financial ruin, Jimmy Stewart is seriously contemplating suicide when his bumbling guardian angel arrives and shows him what his town would have been like if he had never been born. Admission is FREE with a donation of a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest. lucastheatre.com

AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS W/ CARROLL BROWN

Tybee Post Theater 8pm Join in the warmth and good cheer with Carroll Brown and his merry players as they perform holiday songs about family, home, and Christmas traditions. These Appalachian-style concert will feature songs like Mary Did You Know, Santa Clause is Coming To Town, Jingle Bell Rock, and more! The finale will feature a crowd sing-a-long! carrollbrownmusic. com

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DECEMBER 15 - 21, 2021

GET READY FOR

HOP ABOARD THE SANTA TRAIN AT GEORGIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM

SONGS OF THE SEASON: YOUR 2021 HOLIDAY ALBUM GUIDE

SNOW MUCH FUN

AT 2ND ANNUAL TRUSTEES’ GARDEN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

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The 2021 Trustees’ Garden Christmas Festival (featuring the ‘Jolly Old Elf’ himself) will be Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden.

First and Third Saturday of every month, 9:30 a.m. Charles H. Morris Center10 East Broad St., Savannah Free and open to the public. Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month.

SUNDAY 12/19

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

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. 912-6565626 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 12/20

MIDTOWN MONDAYS

Savannah’s largest industry night at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Enjoy Pubstar Karaoke hosted by Shane along with DJ B-RAD playing today’s hits inbetween singers. Enjoy $4-$5 drink specials all night along with a late night menu and craft cocktail bar. The fun starts at 10pm every Monday! 5500 Abercorn St. Suite #36

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. Located at 30 Meddin Dr., right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

PILATES CLASS

Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC) offers, to church and non-church 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. Classes focus on improving core strength, posture, flexibility and muscle tone. Visit siumc. org/nurture 54 Diamond Causeway

TUESDAY 12/21

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

TRIVIA TUESDAYS

Voted one of Savannah’s best places to enjoy trivia in 2021. Enjoy video trivia hosted by Hangover Entertainment at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Free to play, and starts at 7pm with prizes for top 2 teams. Full menu and craft cocktail bar. 5500 Abercorn St. Suite #36

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MEET

FATHER FRANK Serving as the Headmaster of Benedictine Military School (BC), Father Frank Ziemkiewicz has a pedigree that you don’t expect. With a B.S. in mechanical engineering and a Master of Divinity Degree, the retired U.S. Army Colonel served as a chaplain in the US Army during a tour of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq before taking the helm of one of Savannah’s iconic schools. Known for his quiet leadership and sterling reputation, Father Frank has been the face of Benedictine for the past 14 years. As headmaster, he oversees the day to day operations of the 119 year-old Catholic college preparatory school and is easily one of the most recognized men in black: seen on the sidelines of a football game, walking with Alumni in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade or attending community services from funerals, banquets and charity fundraisers to hospital visits HOW DID YOU END UP IN SAVANNAH? While serving as pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in St. Marys, PA, I was asked by our then Archabbot, Douglas (2007) to come to BC as Headmaster. Archabbot Douglas, being aware that I was stationed at Ft. Stewart (1975 – 1978) and therefore familiar with the military and Savannah, saw the assignment as a good fit; I considered myself fortunate to be asked.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? I especially enjoy reading history, American, classical, medieval, military and also about nutrition. The older I get, the more my focus is on nutrition. Anyone who knew me during my first 65 years would probably faint if they learned that nutrition was now an interest.

DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL MANTRA THAT YOU LIVE BY? Wasn’t it Winston Churchill who said, “Never give up, never, never give up.” IS THERE A PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT STANDS OUT? Actually, there are several, I had the great good luck of serving as an engineer company commander with the 24th during LTG Rosenblum’s command of the division and serving as Headmaster at BC. In both cases, I had the good fortune of serving with exceptionally committed and motivated people. They taught me the blessings of and the need for teamwork. TELL ME ABOUT THOSE FAMOUS BC400 BILLBOARDS. WE HEARD YOU WANTED A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OUT THIS YEAR. The BC400 billboards were the brainchild of Karen Robertson of RobMark. She came up with the slogan in 2008 and it gave us a goal which greatly energized us. Our enrollment during the past several years has been just over 400. Our current Christmas billboard, “Christmas Blessings” which features our senior class, has been our way of wishing the Blessings of the Christmas Season to the Savannah Community and of thanking the community for 120 years of support. BC views itself as “A school with a soul on a mission” and it is that soul that calls us to thank and serve the Savannah Community.

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WHAT DRIVES YOU TO LEAD YOUNG MEN AND THE CLERGY? For me, it is critical that we (faculty and monks) offer to our students, an environment that will not only offer them the means to progress to the next level of their learning, but also instill within them an understanding that they are a part of a tradition that includes not only the wisdom of the Bible but also that of the Classical world and other traditions. As our students progress into their adult years, our prayer and hope is that they carry that open mindedness and critical thinking into the lives of their family’s and professional careers.

WHO IS SOMEONE YOU ADMIRE? First of all, my parents. They were the children of immigrants and poster children of the “Greatest Generation.” They lived to realize the American dream, one could not ask for better role models. Additionally, I had the great experience of coming to Ft. Stewart in 1975 as Lt. Gen. Donald Rosenblum (then a Brigadier General) was creating the 24th Infantry Division, now the 3rd Infantry Division. LTG Rosenblum set a standard of professionalism that has inspired me since.

COMMUNITY

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Coastal Heritage Society to brings back Savannah Santa Train Savannah Santa Train, an annual favorite holiday family event, returns on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 9 am to 5 pm at Georgia State Railroad Museum, located at 655 Louisville Rd. Activities and entertainment include a holiday-themed diesel locomotive train ride experience, live demonstrations by Lowcountry Turners artfully handcrafting toys available for purchase, caroling by Savannah Stage Company, and merry dancing with Minick Family Music. Decorate a holiday card to send to families at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire, or enjoy complimentary donuts and coffee provided by The Salvation Army’s Mobile Canteen. Santa Claus will visit with the children to hear their Christmas wishes. “We are so excited to celebrate the holidays in a fun and festive way at our annual Savannah Santa Train!” says CHS Education Specialist, Elisabeth Chappell. “Visitors will engage in many unique and educational activities. Guests will enjoy a holiday-themed ride on our diesel locomotive, snow-ball themed STEAM

programs, Tin-Soldier, holiday arts & crafts, and of course a special visit with Santa! We are thrilled to have The Lowcountry Turners crafting spin-tops and dreidels in our holiday wonderland. Savannah Santa Train, a family favorite, is always an exciting day filled with learning, fun and the spirit of the season!” Grilled cheese sandwiches from The Big Cheese food truck and frozen sweet treats from Leopold’s Ice Cream will be available for purchase. Savannah Santa Train is hosted each year by Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum, both operated by Coastal Heritage Society. Tickets are $15 per person for all guests eighteen months and older. Pre-registration is required at: bit.ly/SavSanta2021. Members of Coastal Heritage Society receive a discounted ticket rate of $12 per person. Train rides are available every twenty minutes, but seats are very limited, so visitors should select a time to reserve their spot on the train. -Compiled from staff reports

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Buy Local Savannah Presents 2021 Membership Awards

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Buy Local Savannah presented its 2021 Membership Awards during its annual Holly Jolly Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 7 at Ghost Coast Distillery. Buy Local recognized three outstanding members for their accomplishments and growth throughout the year. This year’s award recipients were Brian Judson of Best Business Brokers, who was honored with Advocate of the Year; SAVtakeOut, which was awarded Business of the Year; and Connect Savannah, which received the “Bunny Ware Media Friend” award. “As one of my final responsibilities as this year’s Buy Local president, it was very special for me to present these members with their well-deserved awards,” said Courtney Rawlins, 2021 President, Buy Local Savannah. “I appreciate their dedicated support of other local businesses and of our organization.” L-R: Brian Judson, Stephen Xuereb of SAVtakeOut

GIVING BACK: Oliver Maner presents donations from

Women’s Emergency Housing Center supply drive

Sara Jo Rowell, Firm Administrator at Oliver Maner; William J. Hunter, a Partner at Oliver Maner and a Board Member of Union Mission; Joy Bonner, Associate at Oliver Maner; Amelia C. Stevens, Associate at Oliver Maner; Victoria Nease, Associate at Oliver Maner; Savannah resident Victoria White and her daughter Alethia Edwards, Michael Traynor, President and CEO of Union Mission, Suzanne Willis, Director of Marketing & Development of Union Mission.

In recognition of National Homelessness Awareness Month in November, Oliver Maner LLP, a leading law firm in Savannah, issued a challenge to the community to raise supplies and support for Union Mission’s newest project, Parker’s House: A Home For Women. Oliver Maner attorneys Amelia Stevens and Victoria Nease led the efforts and the law firm’s office is overflowing with the results of the generosity of the Savannah community. Representatives of Oliver Maner presented the donations collected during the charity drive at their downtown offices on Dec. 8 and loaded up Union Mission’s van. The items, ranging from soap and toothpaste to sheets and blankets, will stock the shelves of the program for unaccompanied homeless women, set to launch in early 2022.

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“We want to thank the Savannah community for their incredible generosity. We expected a strong response, but what happened exceeded our expectations,” Stevens said. “We had to continue to make room in our storage area to accommodate all of the items.” Once completed, Parker’s House: A Home For Women will be the only facility along the I-95 corridor from Florida to South Carolina dedicated solely to unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness. Union Mission provides basic human needs for the residents, including food, clothing, transportation, access to mental healthcare, employment support and more. The goal of this program is to help residents maintain stable housing and become independent members of the community. -Compiled from staff reports

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SNOW MUCH FUN AT 2021 TRUSTEES’ GARDEN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

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Christmas Festival at Trustees’ Garden forecast is 100% chance of snow and fun! While waiting for the container ships to deliver a holiday gift you may not even remember ordering, why not come out for the second annual Christmas Festival at the Trustees’ Garden and support local artists, crafters, food vendors, and spend a day of a seasonal cheer and celebration with 100 percent chance of snow? The event promises to be a safe, fun event filled with activities for all ages. It will feature a thriving marketplace, allowing local businesses to connect with the community and feature their products to holiday shoppers.

Kathy Kurazawa is spearheading the event for Trustees’ Garden and she even came out of retirement to help. “I worked for Mr. (Charles H.) Morris for 34 years and worked on the first winter festival in 2019,” Kurazawa said. “Just like everything else in our lives, COVID changed events, so we weren’t able to hold it last year. However, we’re thrilled to be able to bring this lively event to the community again this year.” Morris, the Garden’s benefactor, chimed in: “The whole idea with this [festival] was to get families and children together over the holidays, and particularly around Christmastime because the kids are home from school and families are often looking for stuff to do.” The first event was a great success and the organizers are hoping for an even better turnout in 2021. “The first one… I think we had about 1,700 people come,” Mr. Morris said. “We had snow and sledding.” He broke into a laugh and added, “There were almost more

adults going on the sled run… it was a lot of fun to see it.” The main attraction, of course, is the snow. Snow machines will grind 60 tons of ice to a fine white powder and pump it across the slight incline behind Kehoe Ironworks. “Folks will go down the slide on saucers,” Kurazawa said. “Come early because the weather is supposed to be nice and we’re sure to have some slush toward the end of the day.” There wil also be a bounce-house, a rock wall to climb, obstacle courses, a tumbling area, a trackless train—for small children five and under—as well as other expected event amenities such as a nursing tent. Masks are optional, as it is 100 percent outdoors, but no outside food is allowed. “Security will wand folks as they enter, do bag checks, and take a quick temperature check,” Kurazawa said. “The Trustees’ Garden is such a beautiful atmosphere and one of the biggest outdoor event and green spaces in

PHOTOS: Scenes from the 2019 Trustees’ Garden Christmas Festival

success.” Kurazawa agreed: “I’m very proud of what we have organized. It’s going to be a great family day to get out and see people, get ready for the season, support local businesses, and just have fun. I was more than happy to come out of retirement to make this happen.” Mr. Morris is already looking forward to 2022 and further. “We’re going to be doing more of these kinds of things,” he said. “We want to help get people together. I think it’s so important to know your neighbor(s) and your friends. So often, we get busy with our careers, life, and families that we don’t really have a chance to visit with each other enough. We hope this event helps change that.” The Christmas Festival goes down Saturday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. at the historic Kehoe Ironworks, 660 E. Broughton St. Tickets are $20 if purchased ahead of the event and $25 at the door the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased by searching eventbrite.com For information on the coloring contest, visit connectsavannah.com or look for the entry in this week’s edition of Connect Savannah.

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Savannah outside of Forsyth Park. It’s the perfect spot for coming out to see friends and neighbors and to experience the spirit of the season.” As for vendors, Kurazawa said they expect plenty of options for attendees. “We have very talented and creative local artists, crafters, and cookie vendors, to name a few. The Savannah Ghost Pirates [the new ECHL hockey team] will have a table with information about the upcoming season.” Chazito’s and Leopold’s will have food available for sale. “We’ll have beer, water, and hot chocolate stations, as well,” Kurazawa said. “We also have a coloring contest for kids and will be showcasing the winners at the Kehoe Center.” Seasonal music will be piped throughout the location to get into the holiday mood. And if that’s not enough, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be appearing from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. and available for pictures with kids. (No pets, please.) Mr. Morris is hopeful event will meet expectations: “I think this will even be more successful, so I’m excited about it. I just think people are looking for things to do. Kids are out of school and they’re just hanging out, at least, that’s what people tell us, so I hope it’ll be a big

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Each week, we will highlight pets available for adoption from local rescue organizations. In December, we are featuring Coastal Pet Rescue.

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AGE: ONE YEAR COLORS: WHITE AND BROWN/RUST WEIGHT: MEDIUM (25 - 50 LBS) If you’re looking for a sweet, energetic dog, Tilly could be your girl. This girl really is as sweet as can be, and she’s got lots of puppy energy! While she gets along with other dogs we’ve learned she’s a little too overly interested in cats, so no felines for this girl. In true Hound fashion, she loves long, sniffy walks. A big, fenced in yard will be required so she has room to explore without sniffing her way right out of the yard while she investigates everything. Tilly is crate trained, potty-trained and knows how to use a doggy door. Even though Tilly can be a crazy puppy, she is quick to learn and will also calm down and snuggle when she gets tired. And she loves her toys – especially stuffed animals she can toss around. Tilly will need a person or family that understands this puppy energy, and that is willing to take the time to work with her. We feel that with patience and devotion, Tilly will grow into a wonderful family dog.

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Dan & Forest made their way to Camp Pawsawhile after a successful community TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) effort by one of our volunteers. It was observed that this pair is super friendly so we gave them a chance to find their forever home! Dan is very curious and is always the first to greet volunteers for their shift. He will often reach out a paw to insist that you pet & snuggle with him. Forest is still coming out of his shell but is

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receptive to affection. He just takes a little time to trust. They can often be found snuggling with one another in a comfy bed or playing with their roommates. We would love to see these boys go to a home together as they’ve been through a lot and really enjoy one another. They also will entertain one another while you’re at work - and it’s so much fun to watch them play together! Let these good boys warm your home and your heart!!

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The die-hard beer drinkers in this town know it to be true. When you compare Savannah to other cities of similar size and demographics around the South, it is pretty obvious that Savannah’s brewery scene is a couple of steps behind.

The quality is there, depending on where you visit, but the volume just isn’t where it should be. Maybe “could be” is a better way to phrase it. Jeremy Hammons has known this for a while. It is why his dream to open his own brewery in Savannah is one step closer to reality. He’s officially got the space to do it. Jeremy is a familiar face on the beer scene here. He’s spent most of the last 7 years learning the ropes and working at Southbound Brewing Company. He joined them shortly after they opened. Later, he moved over to help get the very popular Hop Atomica off and running. “I was a bartender when I went there.” he says, proud of the fact that he is very well versed in volume beer production without having started as a home brewer

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EAT IT & LIKE IT (CONT.) like so many others do. Now he’s ready to do his own thing. So, you are dying to know where, right? 120 East 42nd Street, directly behind Ardsley Station at Victory Drive and Drayton streets. If you’ve visited Ardsley Station, you’ve undoubtedly parked in the fenced-in lot across 42nd street. That will soon be home to about 15 or so spaces for the brand new brewery. The Underdog Brewing Company. Jeremy says he thinks sitting across the road from Ardsley Station is a perfect way for both spots to ‘feed off of each other.’ “If someone is coming in here looking for a nice glass of wine or food along the lines of what they do? We can send them across the street.” he says. “But if someone just wants a few beers and munchies, they can send them our way.” That whole block is going to change very quickly. Jeremy is planning a huge bar inside with roughly 30 taps. There are also plans for a beer garden outside as well. Roughly 18 parking spaces is going to make this spot incredibly attractive. Count on it. Food? Yes, there will be some. Nothing dramatic, he says. Pretzels, maybe sandwiches. Simple beer drinking eats. He tells me this ‘perfect rectangle’ of a space (5,000 square feet) is ideal to dress up pretty quickly. There is very little construction that needs to be done. Installation of all of the fun stuff will begin just after the first of the year. Jeremy expects to have the space ready to go early Summer 2022.

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You’ve got four ounces of a dry wine. In this particular one I used a Pinot Noir. Any wine that’s going bad, you can always repurpose the wine. The life is still in the wine. I recommend anything dry, like a merlot or anything like that. Something fun and something spicy. Then I used the Diplomático Mantuano Rum, it’s a dark sipping rum but it’s delicious. We do an ounce and a half of the rum. Then you can do an ounce of the Pumpkin Spice Shrub. All of those fun Fall and Winter spice are the flavor profiles you’ll get with the drink. Cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon spices. I was thinking about a malt wine because it’s seasonal and then put the spiced shrub with the wine.

I really launched the business in May. Now, I’m in over 30 bars and restaurants and I’m looking at mass production. My good friend told me “sell your shrubs” and that’s how I got started.

use pure cane sugar and brown sugar in other items. I use agave and honey in some items, as well. I have eight different shrubs. The Honey Ginger Shrub is my favorite.

The Scrubs are a vinegar based syrup. I use different types of vinegar to extract flavors from different fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. It’s a concentrated mix shrub so you’re going to get the sweetness from the all-natural sugars I use. In some items I

What you read on the bottle is everything that you’re going to get. The best thing about the product is that it’s non-alcoholic. Even the kids keep the fridge stocked with Shrubs. IG: rhootmanco to find his shrubs.

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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.

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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. Churchill’s serves up British cuisine with unique ingredients from Costal Ga. Join them for one of their unique menu items like the roasted vegetable quiche. 13W. Bay St. thebritishpub.com

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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

Colorful brunch spot featuring a cook-yourown pancakes option on griddles built into the tables. 304 E Broughton St. thefunkybrunchcafe.com

HENRY’S RESTAURANT

Stop by Henry’s for one of Savannah’s classic breakfasts downtown. 28 Drayton St. henrys. restaurantwebexpert.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, Check out their famous “Mimosa Tower.” 125 W. River St. topdeckbar.com

ARDSLEY STATION

Famous for their Johnny Cake Benedict. 12hr-pork, poached eggs, and collard greens béarnaise. 102 E. Victory Dr. ardsleystation.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 days a week. 21 E. McDonough St. mcdonoughslounge.com

THE PIRATES HOUSE

If you enjoy brunch with a side of history, their brunch offers an all-you-can-eat buffet with a range of Southern style dishes and dessert. Full menu is available as well. 20 E. Broad St. thepirateshouse.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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Chorizo Quesadilla - a flour tortilla stuffed and grilled with crumbled chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and ancho chili sauce. Topped with housemade corn salsa. 5710 Ogeechee Rd, Suite 450 eggsupgrill.olo.com

LILI’S RESTAURANT & BAR

Relax and enjoy brunch on Wilmington Island with bottomless mimosas! Try the Spicy Tataki Bloody Mary, made with Savannah Bloody Mary Mix and pepper-infused Vodka, garnished with pickled vegetables and seared

Tuna. Brunch specialties: crab cakes benedict and breakfast burritos. Brunch is 11:00-3:00, Sundays 326 Johnny Mercer Boulevard, Wilmington Island

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The menu features items like creamy gouda grits with shrimp and chorizo topped with a Lowcountry Sauce, or buttermilk cheddar biscuits smothered in Hunter Cattle sausage gravy. Try Bottomless bubbles, peach, strawberry and raspberry bellini, Savannah Coffee Roasters Espresso Martini, Oak’s pickled bloody mary. oakthirtysix.com

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFÉ

Lobster Benedict – a toasted “everything” bagel topped with sauteed asparagus, poached eggs and sauteed lobster in a creamy bisque-style sauce. Served with grits or fresh country potatoes. 201 C Tanger Outlet Blvd, anotherbrokenegg.com

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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

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Grassroots film group, CinemaSavannah returns Young Savannah filmmaker shines light on Black pride and to in-person screenings FILM

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By Kareem McMichael

“Golden Hour,” a film by director and producer DeVon Moore, is a shortdocumentary that explores the pride of being Black and provides the perspectives of young Black Americans while confronting the stresses and troubles facing their community and finding hope in healing their wounds. “Golden Hour” is Moore’s fifth film. It was accepted into the 2021 IGen Film Festival. He recalled there were a lot of transitions happening that led to creating this project. “I think just about everybody knows what happened in the summer 2020, and that’s something that was super traumatic and stressful for our community,” said Moore. “On top of that, you had a pandemic. On top of that, you have the political things going and my friends and I were transitioning from high school to college and moving to Atlanta.” Moore graduated from Savannah Arts Academy in 2020 and is currently attending Georgia State University in Atlanta as a film & media major with a minor in entrepreneurship. It was while in Atlanta in early 2021 Moore and his friends discussed taking a trip to Tybee Island just for a fun beach day but this gave him a different idea. “I know a couple of times when on break we would come home to Savannah and we would go to Tybee and the beach,” he said. “One of those times was like my first time intentionally going to see a sunrise ever. It was something like super crazy, not even explainable because it’s a different experience.” This inspired him with the idea to shoot a film that would explore Black pride and have his friends elaborate on different subjects related to the Black experience during the “golden hour” on the beach. A quote by Gil Scott-Heron (“The thing that is going to change people is something you can’t capture on film”) stood out to Moore and became one of the themes and taglines of the film since with his film he wanted to capture something that would change people. “The questions were probably the hardest thing ever because I’ve not done many documentaries,” said Moore. “Also, I was doing group interviews and found that some people were soft spoken and not as bold as other people so I ended up interviewing some people individually because I wanted people to answer freely and honestly.” Moore and the interviewees spent a good amount of time planning and going through the questions. With a series of questions, he engaged the interviewees, young men and woman, through various different subjects. Subjects pointed at uplifting the community and self-love as Moore expressed he didn’t want “another traumatic film for our community.” Rap Game Will, a local Savannah rapper

and activist, opens up the documentary with a voiceover saying, “We’re a young, up-and-coming rapper. The activists in the community of Savannah, Georgia. This is our story, our culture. We give it to you unapologetically.” He elaborates more before the first question appears on the screen. That question is “What does black pride mean to you?” Person after person spoke about different things that meant black pride to them ranging from hair styles, loving one’s complexation, loving Black history, and embracing many aspects of their culture and the interviewees didn’t shy away from some hard hitting talking points, like when asked if there ever was a time they were embarrassed to be black and how they overcame that experience. Cristen Williams answered, “I remember telling my mother that I wanted to have a light skinned child because light skin is seen as beautiful or the standard. My mom kind of looked at me like, Kristen, that’s not okay. That’s not something that you want to implement in your life or to praise or anything because you’re beautiful the way that you are. Your dark skin is beautiful. So, the way that I overcame that is I have to learn how to love myself.” Another interesting response came to the question “What impact have Black men and women made on you?” Most responded giving thanks and gratitude to a mother or father or sibling and other important Black figures in their lives that have been a positive role model to them but one response also turned insight on certain stereotypes. “I do think that there are some stereotypes within the black community about black men that aren’t necessarily untrue. I feel like black men, instead of getting upset at the stereotype, they should do something to change them,” said Riche Williams. “... I don’t want to say that impacts me in that way, but I just feel like they should do something to change that so that the stereotype isn’t true.” The piece closed with another strong narrated message from Rap Game Will. In part, he said, “Man, what if 40 million black babies knew they came from Kings and Queens? What if they knew it was more to our hopes and dreams? Black pride is about our solidarity and culture is something they can never take from us because we are culture. Black pride.” For Moore, Black pride mean putting the people around your community around you. “Putting them on that platform to allow them to tell their stories, help each other, heal each other, allow each other to feel and be proud of the nooks and crannies the ups and downs, everything that we go through as a community. I feel like that’s what Black Pride is about,” he said. “Golden Hour” can be viewed online on Moore’s YouTube page, DeVon’s Films, and for more info, check out his Instagram page @ devonthedirector.

By Kareem McMichael

For years CinemaSavannah has been bringing interesting foreign, arthouse, and independent films to film fans in the Savannah area. Since 2003, the organization have hosted screenings at numerous locations including the Muse Arts Warehouse and Jewish Education Alliance, before finding a home at the Savannah Cultural Center, bringing mostly new releases that would not usually play in local commercial theaters. Even during the pandemic founder and director of CinemaSavannah, Tomasz Warchol made it possible to offer some screenings virtually but that proved to be a struggle at times. “I offered some virtual screenings for the first few months but then gave up due to low numbers. I am glad it’s just my business hobby, not my day job,” said Warchol. Now, nearly two years after their last live screening, they are back with in-person screenings. “We returned to in-person indoor screenings in November through partnership with Gingerbread House, our new venue where we hope to continue showing two films a month,” said Warchol. The Gingerbread House is owned by Jennifer Jenkins, who also owns Foxy Loxy. Warchol expressed how beneficial this new partnership is because of the large social media presence Jenkins has, hoping this will introduce CinemaSavannah to a more diverse audience. “On December 16 we are returning to the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, our primary venue with a screening of First Cow. We will continue with alternating Fridays starting in January,” said Warchol. “First Cow” is a drama film directed by Kelly Reichardt, from a screenplay by Reichardt and Jonathan Raymond based on Raymond’s novel “The Half Life.” “Kelly Reichardt’s new and arguably greatest film was frequently named the best film of 2020. We are very happy to show this masterpiece on the big screen and celebrate our return to in-person screenings,” said Warchol. The film follows two travelers, on the run from a band of vengeful hunters in the 1820s Northwest, dream of striking it rich but their tenuous plan to make their fortune on the frontier comes to rely on the secret use of a landowner’s prized dairy cow. The film is the winner of 24 critics’, numerous festival awards and 124 nominations. See the film on Thursday, December at 7 p.m. at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. The box office opens at 6 and tickets are $10, the group said cash is preferred. It is encouraged to be fully vaccinated if you are attending and mask are advised for those who do attend. Tickets are not sold in advance and seating will be capped at 60% capacity. The best way to find out about things coming up from CinemaSavannah is to join their email list by emailing cinesavannah@att.net. BELOW: The Gingerbread House on Bull St.

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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.

“PONY BOY” ARTWORK BY BRAD SISKIN

Siskin’s exhibition “Pony Boy”— named after the 1983 Teen Drama “The Outsiders”—is currently on display at Stonelords Boutique at 415 Whitaker Street. The exhibition is made up of 19 crayon and marker drawings and five highly-rendered paintings, all stemming from the influence of the artists’ childhood. 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

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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.

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

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.

‘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.

TELFAIR MUSEUMS RECENT ACQUISITION: SAVANNAH PHOTOGRAPHS BY EDGERTON CHESTER GARVIN Three early twentieth century photographs by Edgerton Chester Garvin (American, 1881-1950) recently acquired by Telfair provide a window on a South in transition, when Savannah was just beginning to build a community of visual artists. Before the painting-oriented Savannah Art Club formed in 1920, and just after the Savannah Camera Club disbanded after more than a decade of exhibiting photography in 1909, a young engineer named Edgerton Garvin began making photographs in Savannah and its environs. Like the Camera Club members before him, Garvin was a talented amateur who did not pursue photography full-time. Garvin’s work records a changing South from public displays of modern technology to vestiges of a history of human exploitation. His small, well composed images recorded Savannah’s Grand Prize Races, an international event, in 1910, and the demonstration flight of a biplane in Augusta. --Harry DeLorme, Director of Education and Senior Curator, Telfair Museums

Edgerton Chester Garvin (American, 1881-1950); Grand Prize Races, Savannah, GA, 1910; 2 7/8 × 3 11/16 inches; Gift of Davida Deutsch, 2021.16.3.

HOLIDAY ARTIST COLLECTIVE 2021

An upscale, holiday art market featuring one-of-a-kind collectibles, original paintings, genuine photographs, fine art prints and gifts created by local artists. Every holiday season, the Photopoint Gallery in Richmond Hill, Ga. invites local artists to showcase some of their best work. It’s the perfect place to shop for that special someone who has everything. Featured artists include: Kip Bradley, Jim Cone, Paul Downs, Joy Dunigan, Tate Ellington, Brian Gilbert, Patricia Harper Mathews, Stella Ranae Von Schmidt, Peter E. Roberts, Jack Wilson and Heather L. Young. deepsouthphotopoint.com Deep South Photopoint Gallery, 30 Cherokee 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.

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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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DECORATE THE TREE CONTEST Our tree is looking a little bare! Use your crayons, markers, construction paper, glue, glitter, or craft supplies! Decorate the tree so it’s fit for the Christmas Festival! You may even win a gift card to a local merchant and your photo in Connect Savannah! WHERE TO SEND YOUR ENTRIES You can mail your entry or drop it off at: 611 E. Bay St. ATTN: Decorate the Tree Contest Savannah, GA 31401 CONTEST RULES • All fields on entry form must be completed to be considered valid. • Only one entry per person. • Artwork must be created by name on entry. • No adult’s work will be accepted. • No photocopies accepted. Original work only. • Entries will not be returned. • The judge’s decision is final. • All entries become property of Connect Savannah. • Winners agree to allow publication of their name, and, if necessary, their likeness in Connect Savannah and connectsavannah.com. Acceptance of any prize indicates acceptance of this clause. • Employees of Connect Savannah or Morris Multimedia and their immediate families are not eligible to win. ADDITIONAL COPIES MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT CONNECTSAVANNAH.COM ALL ENTRIES WILL BE DISPLAYED AT THE TRUSTEES’ GARDEN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL ON DEC. 18. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED THERE. AGE CATEGORIES • 5 and under • 6-10 years • 11-14 years • 15-18 years ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE ON THURSDAY, DEC 15, 2021 BY 5PM.

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SAAM hosts a visual storytelling workshop in preparation for Kwanzaa By Brandy Simpkins

It’s that time of year again: seven principles, seven days and a lot of stories, Kwanzaa’s best is on display in Savannah. In preparation for the Seven Days of Kwanzaa holiday, Savannah African Art Museum (SAAM) will host an Interactive Kwanzaa Visual Storytelling workshop on December 18. Back by popular demand, writer, artist and actress Kat Robertson will facilitate the workshop. It will take place in the secondfloor multi-purpose room of SAAM’s Terracotta Gallery at 201 East 37th Street. The educational, hands-on workshop will consist of a short presentation explaining what Kwanzaa is, why it is celebrated, and its connection to Africa. There will be a

presentation on the Nguzo Saba (Swahili), commonly known as the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, of which each has its own individual day of recognition during the week of celebration. During the second portion of the workshop, participants will be asked to identify one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa or perhaps a personal principle that resonates with them. They will then create a candle representing that principle. After everyone is done molding their creation, Robertson will take each one and use it to cultivate a collective visual story. “It starts out as an individual concept then it’s brought together for the community,” Education & Community Outreach Liaison Lisa Jackson said. “It’s a very good exercise that brings people together.” “Bringing people together” is one of the many things Kwanzaa is about. Celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African celebration based on the agricultural harvest

LEFT: Lisa Jackson, Education & Community Outreach Liaison at Savannah African Art Museum (SAAM). ABOVE: The Terracotta Gallery where the workshop will be held.

celebrations of Africa called First Fruits. During First Fruits festivals, communities across Africa celebrate harvest, ingathering, reverence, commemoration, and recommitment with food, music and dance in traditional masks and costumes, according to SAAM personnel. Kwanzaa was founded in the United States

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in 1966 by activist Africana studies professor and author Dr. Maulana Karenga. Karenga purposefully introduced the Fresh Fruits celebrations of Africa to African American descendants, many of which had forgotten or lost their original customs and traditions due to the harsh realities of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Now, the pan-African holiday is acknowledged and celebrated across the world. “I was fortunate enough to have attended a Kwanzaa celebration that Dr. Maulana Karenga attended every year in Brooklyn, NY,” Jackson shared. “He would speak and they would have different Kwanzaa workshops, so every year I think about what parts of that I can bring to the African Art Museum.” Jackson said that just about anything that relates to Africa can be made into a workshop per Savannah African Art Museum’s mission to provide engaging experiences that educate and start conversations about the power, diversity, and spirituality of African art. This Saturday’s Kwanzaa workshop is in alignment with that mission. “This storytelling experience is a part of Kwanzaa because Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family, and unity,” Jackson said. “Storytelling is a cultural thing that many people do around the world, and for Africans it is very important because in storytelling we pass on history, information from the ancestors, codes of behaviors and we pass on how we are to connect to one another.” This Interactive Kwanzaa Visual Storytelling workshop will close out SAAM’s bi-monthly workshops for 2021, and Jackson said she’s already thinking of what the museum will educate the community about in 2022. “Africa is in us, as Africa is the beginning of civilization,” Jackson said. “If we don’t know who we are and what our past was, we don’t know how to move forward.” Registration through eventbrite.com is required. Attendees are asked to be aware that there is no wheelchair accessibility for the workshop.

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HOLIDAY ALBUM GUIDE 2021 By Alan Sculley

It’s been a particularly prolific year for holiday albums – so much so that I’ll stop the introduction here to save space and just get right to reviewing the albums themselves. THE HEADLINERS:

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THE BEST: MORGAN JAMES: “A Very Magnetic Christmas” – Originals like “I Wanna Know” and “Long As I Got You” are standouts, but James also absolutely transforms “Do You Hear What I Hear,” “O Holy Night” and other standards into her signature sound that’s bluesy and soulful with some jazzy swing. And oh yes, she sings the hell out of these songs. This is my pick for best 2021 Christmas album.

KELLY CLARKSON: “When Christmas Comes Around…” – Clarkson’s second holiday album opens with a real show stopper – “Merry Christmas Baby” (one of seven Clarkson co-writes on the album, not the familiar R&B standard) that disguises some thorny emotions within a richly soulful melody that shows why Clarkson’s singing wowed judges all those years ago on “American Idol.” The song signals that “When Christmas Comes Around…” is anything but the typical holiday album. Clarkson has quipped that it’s a breakup holiday album (she, of course, recently

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PISTOL ANNIES: “Hell of a Holiday” – Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley put their stamp on the holidays with their distinctive blend of country, rock, soul and even a little gospel. Ten of the 13 songs on “Hell of a Holiday” are originals, which in itself gives the album

NORAH JONES: “I Dream of Christmas” – Jones’ first holiday foray is the relaxed effort one would expect. But that doesn’t mean it’s boring. On “White Christmas,” for instance, her sprightly piano parts put some fizz into the song. And while Jones slows the already ambling tempo of “Christmas Don’t Be Late” (yes, the song by Alvin and the Chipmunks), she gives the song some punch with some rather bold horn parts. In addition to such familiar tunes, “I Dream of Christmas” features five originals, and they provide some highlights on this winter warmer of a holiday album.

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went through a highly publicized divorce), and that describes songs like light-hearted “Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)” or the more serious big ballad “Merry Christmas (To The One I Used To Know)” – two of the other strong originals on the album. But Clarkson also includes some familiar upbeat material, such as “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” “Santa Baby” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” Whatever the songs, they often come with full orchestration and plenty of studio polish, yet don’t sound overproduced. Now with two stellar holiday albums to her credit, fans will be ready whenever another Clarkson Christmas album comes around again.

AMANDA SHIRES: “For Christmas” – The talented songwriter/violinist delivers one of the year’s best holiday albums. “For Christmas” encompasses pop, soul, rock and folk with effortlessly melodic (mostly) original tunes and creative subject matter (“Gone For Christmas” and “A Real Tree This Year” being prime examples).

HOLIDAY ALBUM GUIDE (CONT.) Came Upon A Midnight Clear” show Wariner needs little more than his acoustic guitar to make a song sing. STEVE PERRY: “The Season” – Perry’s voice sounds a bit grainier on “The Season” than it did during his days fronting Journey, as he croons eight Christmas classics. But it’s the added backing vocals on “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” the Motown-ish treatment of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” and the playful reworking of “Silver Bells” that elevate this album.

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PAUL KELLY: “Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train” – The year’s most ambitious holiday album belongs to the accomplished songwriter Paul Kelly, who assembled 22 songs from across centuries and countries, some familiar, some obscure, to create a holiday album that’s charming, reverential to irreverent, very diverse and entertaining.

OTHER WORTHY RELEASES: JOSH TURNER: “King Size Manger” – Turner keeps it country, while being plenty creative with song arrangements on “King Size Manger.” A prime example is “Angels We Have Heard On High,” with its surprisingly propulsive backbeat and frisky guitars. G. LOVE: “Coming Back Home For Christmas” – Love brings his unique mix of blues, rap, soul and rock to 10 original holiday songs that set a rootsy, good-time mood on this refreshing holiday album.

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HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER: “O Come All Ye Faithful” – Singer/songwriter M.C. Taylor has crafted an inventive, introspective and soulful, folk-centric holiday album that includes three fine original songs, three reinvented standards and inspired covers of songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Spiritualized and Woody Guthrie.

BRIAN FALLON: “Night Divine” – The Gaslight Anthem frontman goes spare and largely acoustic as he effectively reshapes a set of well chosen religious Christmas standards to fit an intimate setting that feels authentic and emotional. BRETT ELDREDGE: “Mr. Christmas” – The high point on Eldredge’s second Christmas album is the title song, an original that starts out slinky and builds into a jazzy romp. He sticks to the big band formula of his first holiday offering, 2016’s “Glow,” and with some smart arrangements and his warm baritone, Eldredge might give Michael Buble a run for his money as music’s leading Sinatra-esque Christmas crooner. STEVE WARINER: “Feels Like Christmas Time” – The country singer/songwriter’s new holiday album is largely a low-key and highly successful affair, as his version of “Silent Night,” the rustic original “Christmas In Your Arms” and instrumental take on “It

NEW FOUND GLORY: “December’s Here” – The veteran band puts some cheery hooks into the season with 10 originals that offer a humorous and fond look at the Christmas holidays. The songs lean more to the pop side of New Found Glory’s pop-punk sound, but they’re plenty energetic and catchy. PAUL GILBERT: “TWAS” – Guitar and rock music fans will find plenty to like in “TWAS,” as Gilbert shows his considerable playing skills on 11 Christmas standards and two original songs. VITAMIN STRING QUARTET: “It Feels Like Christmas” – Looking for a little forwardlooking classical? There’s plenty to like about VSQ’s instrumental holiday album, “It Feels Like Christmas.” KAT EDMONSON: “Holiday Swingin’ (A Kat Edmonson Christmas Vol. 1)” – With these jazzy piano-based arrangements, Edmonson brings plenty of swing and pep to this collection of holiday standards. That said, her mousy vocal tune may not be for everyone. ORLEANS: “New Star Shining” – The band famous for songs like “Dance With Me” and “Still The One” bring their familiar folktinged, harmony-laden brand of pop to a set of appealing original holiday songs and a couple of covers. WE BANJO 3: “A Winter Wonderful” – The string band from Ireland plucks and bows their way through a mix of holiday standards (they’re OK) and originals (they’re better, with “Christmas In Prison” taking this year’s prize for most creative holiday subject matter). TYLER SHAW: “A Tyler Shaw Christmas” – The Canadian pop singer’s holiday album boasts a standout original, “Christmas In Your Eyes” (and a couple of other enjoyable originals), while he also brings some flair to the standards he chose for this outing. ALEJANDRO FUENTES: “Soulful Christmas” –More pop than soul, this is a buoyant and enjoyable holiday effort.

MISSED THE CUT: Here are some other albums that, while not total fails, don’t jingle the bells: Steve Holy: “A Christmas To Remember”; Brett Young: “Brett Young & Friends Sing The Christmas Classics”; Pentatonix: “Evergreen”; Manchester Orchestra: “Christmas Songs Vol. 1.”

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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.

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

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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.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

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

THURSDAY 12/16 LIVE MUSIC

Jazz’d Tapas Bar John Patton Duo Cohen’s Retreat Munchies & Music, 5-9 p.m. Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah Dueling Pianos Holiday Party, 6:309:30 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES Bar Food Trivia Night, 8 p.m. McDonough’s Family Feud, 7 p.m.

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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.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Josephine Johnson 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.

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.

Club 51 Degrees DJ B-Rad, 9 p.m. Top Deck Sunset Deck Party, 6 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Service Brewing Company Service Brewing Run Club, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 12/17 LIVE MUSIC

Congress St. Social Club DJ Flip 10pm

KARAOKE

COMEDY

VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar 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.

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

SATURDAY 12/18 LIVE MUSIC

Congress St. Social Club Eric Culberson 10pm Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jon Lee Murphy Duo 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.

Club 51 Degrees Dance Party

BASIK LEE @ CONGRESS STREET SOCIAL CLUB | 10PM

The ghost of Savannah’s legendary open mic returns! Come 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. Hosted by Mike Flowers

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

SUNDAY 12/19 LIVE MUSIC

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

MONDAY 12/20 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 12/21 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. 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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JON LEE & THE APPARITIONS @ THE WAREHOUSE

Local mainstay Jon Lee Murphy plays a bluesy guitar style, but surprises with a soulful vocal tone. The overall influence of Tom Petty is apparent, perhaps expected. Vibes of Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, and Paul Rodgers are not. Find out why he keeps getting invited to play all over town. FRIDAY DEC 17 | 9 PM

AURA Fest does it again. The dons of Atlanta stoner rock blow into Savannah, loaded up and ready to deliver untold ounces of desert rock hits. Distortion sectarians are encouraged to worship. Openers Manarovs channel The Ramones through local salt marsh muck. SATURDAY DEC 18 | 8 PM

The heavy psych/groove veterans open with an acoustic set before plugging in and blowing up their unique combo of funk, rock, and alt rock riffs anchored by traditional and Latin rhythms. They’re not like other guys. Nor are The Maxines, who open the show with grunge-inspired hard rock badassery. FRIDAY DEC 17 | 7 PM

THE AL GORE RHYTHMS @ THE WORMHOLE

Whether you (still) call it Tybee Island or (properly) Sea Wolf Hot Dog Island, Savannah’s hometown beach town hatched a gem of a jam band. TAGR can do it to you dreamy and mellow, or step on it and launch into extended sonic explorations with no particular destination. SATURDAY DEC 18 | 10 PM

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BUY LOCAL ANNUAL ‘LET’S GET HOLLY JOLLY’ CHRISTMAS PARTY AT GHOST COAST Buy Local Savannah hosted their annual “Let’s Get Holly Jolly” Christmas party at Ghost Coast Distillery on Tues., Dec. 7. With a toy drive, annual awards ceremony and catered food from Thrive Savannah, over 200 members and guest celebrated a record breaking year for Buy Local Savannah, one of the largest business/networking groups in the area, focused on local businesses and organizations.

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Charlie & Michelle Rouzer

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Celebrating the Christmas season with their annual holiday party, generations of patrons gathered at McDonough’s Restaurant and Lounge, one of Savannah’s oldest pubs, on Friday, Dec. 10. Siblings Deborah and Joseph Lee welcomed old friends, posed for pics with family and toasted their late father, the legendary Billy Lee. Next Up: McDonough’s will host a holiday buffet “with ham, turkey and all the fixings” on Christmas Day (Sat. Dec. 25) from 11 a.m. - 3p.m. for anyone looking to share the holiday with the McDonough’s family! Steve Largen, Stephanie Seymore, Sandra & Ron Mexico

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55 St. Vincent’s backup group? 56 Kitten’s scruff 57 The act of not paying attention, old-style 58 “House” actor Omar 59 Ferrari model DOWN 1 Cruise liner decks with pools 2 Head of a bowling team? 3 Monk known as “the Venerable” 4 Counties overseas 5 Do some boot repair 6 Title ship in a 1997 Spielberg movie 7 Solution strength, in chemistry 8 “Do ___ to eat a peach?” (Eliot) 9 Rome’s port in the Punic Wars 10 Like some hams, at this time of year? 11 ___ Damacy (Playstation game with a ball that picks up everything in its path) 12 Like some T-shirt art 13 Spruce quality? 14 Show with the Season 1 episode “Biscuits” 25 “Be Kind, Rewind” device 27 Billy Zane’s character in the Netflix miniseries “True Story” 28 Heeler healer? 29 Japanese light novel series “___ Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level” 30 Like an eagle’s beak

31 Outdated headgear for a poor student 32 Children’s cold medicine brand 33 Boundaries between biomes 34 “Citizen Kane” studio 38 “C’mon, let’s do this!” 39 Municipality in the province of Padua (and not a Japanese send-off) 42 Supposed occupation of Joe Coulombe, founder of a grocery chain 43 Cigar brand whose name means “best” in Spanish 44 Gets petulant 45 Sue Ann ___, Betty White’s role on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” 48 “An Impeccable Spy: Richard ___, Stalin’s Master Agent” (2019 Owen Matthews book) 49 Future indicators 50 North Dakota State Fair city 51 Wicker basket used in jai alai

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