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DECEMBER 22, 2021 JANUARY- 4, 2022 THE DAVENPORT HOUSE MUSEUM OFFERS A GLIMPSE OF CHRISTMAS PAST WITH HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT TOURS

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Historic Holidays

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WEDNESDAY 12/22

A CHRISTMAS TRADITION LIVE ON STAGE

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 and Santa with his dancing reindeer doing Stomp! Don’t miss it.WED & THURS at 8pm / FRI at noon & 4pmHistoric Savannah Theatre / 222 Bull Street$41. adults / $19.50 child 17 and under912 233-7764 / savannahtheatre.com

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. 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 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

(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

HIGHLIGHTED PICKS FROM HOSTESS CITY HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK

To have your event considered for inclusion, please send an email to happenings@connectsavannah.com. Include the event name, date, time, location with address, cost, website address for additional information, and a contact number. The submission deadline is 5PM each Friday before the following Wednesday’s edition.

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.

FRIDAY 12/24

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 12/25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

SUNDAY 12/26

BINGO! AT ELKS LODGE

THURSDAY 12/23

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.

Enjoy free yoga on the Tybee

ISLANDS FARMERS MARKET

FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH AT THE THE DECK

NEW YEAR’S EVE ROOFTOP PARTY - PEREGRIN Head to the roof of the Perry Lane Hotel to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Beautiful Savannah 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Enjoy music, specialty cocktails, and the best view in the city as we ring in the new year. 256 E Perry St. peregrinsavannah.com Weekly farmers market on Talahi Island highlighting local growers and makers, healthy foods and a positive environment. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 912656-5626 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 12/27

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 nonchurch members alike, basic Mat Pilates classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:1510:15 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 or call 912-598-8460. 54 Diamond Causeway

TUESDAY 12/28

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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WEDNESDAY 12/29

OPEN MIC AT MINT TO BE MOJITO BAR

WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAY 12/30

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.

FRIDAY 12/31

OFFICIAL UGA ALUMNI ORANGE BOWL GAME WATCHING PARTY UGA VS MICHIGAN

Never Bark Alone! B&D Burgers is the OFFICIAL UGA Savannah Alumni Chapter Game Watching location! (Downtown Congress St. and Abercorn St locations). Don your red and black and head to one of two locations! 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 6:30 p.m. this week) B&D Burgers, Congress St. and Abercorn St.

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LAX AT COFFEE BLUFF MARINA

SATURDAY 1/1

HAPPY NEW YEAR! PROHIBITION COCKTAIL CLASSES

Monday - Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Prohibition Cocktail classes at Congress Street up inside the American Prohibition Museum. Enjoy tidbits of history with every sip. Our certified bartenders will teach you how to make classic cocktails while discovering the history behind them. 220 W Congress St. americanprohibitionmuseum.com

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 for more info. first Saturday of every month, 10-11 a.m. Fort McAllister Historic Park

SUNDAY 1/2

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

MONDAY 1/3

MIDTOWN MONDAYS

TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET

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 or call 912-598-8460. 54 Diamond Causeway

TUESDAY 1/5

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

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS FRIDAY 12/31 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Forty and Eighth Honors Society of American Veterans’ is featuring a NYE party from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. All About You Entertainment will be playing your favorite tunes. The food will be catered by The Dive Savannah and a champagne toast at midnight. Dynamic Vision photo booth will be there to capture all of your NYE memories on the red carpet. The Ballroom at 1108 Bull St. americanlegionpost184.org

WILD NIGHT ON OSSABAW: NEW YEAR’S EVE OVERNIGHT TRIP

Spend one night on Ossabaw Island on Friday, December 31 at 1 p.m. Saturday , January 1 at 12 p.m. Ring in the New Year with a “Wild Night on Ossabaw. Ossabaw Island, North End skidawayislandga.com

NOON YEAR’S EVE - CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF POOLER

Join the Children’s Museum of Pooler as they ring in the New Year in pajamas from 9 a.m - 1 p.m. Create glitzy party hats, build a ball drop tower, and countdown to noon, complete with a confetti pop. 200 Tanger Outlets Blvd Suite 589 childrensmuseumofpooler.com

NEW YEAR’S EVE -BAR JULIAN NYE CELEBRATE ABOVE IT ALL

Ring in the new year with sweeping views of the fireworks along the Savannah river set to the beats of DJ Press Play from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Be a part of history and celebrate at Savannah’s tallest rooftop bar. Reservations are required and include unlimited signature cocktails, full cash bar, food stations with passed hors d’oeuvres and midnight toast. 201 Port Street barjulian.com/new-years-eve/

NEW YEAR’S EVE - 2022 COUNTDOWN OAK 36 BAR + KITCHEN

Celebrate with a three course dinner from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Come and enjoy all of your favorite songs from CC Witt and Lyn Avenue at 9 p.m. Champagne toast at 12 a.m. and late night after - party with DJ B-Rad till 2 a.m.5500 Abercorn St., Suite 36 oakthirtysix.com

ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE - SAVANNAH THEATRE

Ring in the New Year at the Savannah Theatre at 9 p.m.! Enjoy a Rockin’ two-hour show featuring the Savannah Theatre band and singers and dancers performing hit songs from the past 5 decades. After the show, the band keeps playing and the stage turns into a dance floor for the audience. Enjoy dancing and drinks with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight! It’s the place to be on New Year’s Eve.

NEW YEAR’S EVE ROOFTOP PARTY - PEREGRIN

Head to the roof of the Perry Lane Hotel to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Beautiful Savannah 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Enjoy music, specialty cocktails, and the best view in the city as we ring in the new year. 256 E Perry St. peregrinsavannah.com

POSEIDON’S NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA

Plant Riverside District, known as Savannah’s Entertainment District, will host the city’s most opulent New Year’s Eve celebration 7:30 p.m. , featuring a four-course gourmet dinner curated by Plant Riverside District Executive Chef Kyle Lipetzky with special Veuve Clicquot collection pairings. Guests can enjoy rare selections from the Veuve Clicquot collection, including a Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Champagne toast at midnight. Menu highlights include Hawaiian Yellow Fin Tuna with King Crab and Ossetra Caviar. Guests will also enjoy a lavish welcome reception, open bar with ultra-premium liquor selections, exquisite passed hors d’oeuvres and stations, acclaimed live music, a private terrace for fireworks viewing, party favors and more. 400 W River St. plantriverside.com

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COMMUNITY INTRODUCTIONS

MEET JUSTIN WEST OF LEAGUE OF BRAWN For the past three years, Justin West, the founder of League of Brawn and his powerful league of men have stepped into the community to lead by example. Whether they are registering voters, hosting block parties to build community or delivering new bikes and toys to families in need, this “benevolent brotherhood,” as they refer to themselves works to continuously display what leadership should look like. TELL US MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR BACKGROUND. I’m a Mississippi native. This is where I was instilled with southern charm and hospitality. It was here that I learned the concept of having a community that poured into the children and each other in an effort to increase its chances of success. WHAT LED TO THE LEAGUE OF BRAWN BEING FORMED? LOB was formed because there are so many men that struggle with life. These struggles tend to lead to things like alcoholism, womanizing, drug addiction, and the most common is depression. I wanted to provide a service that created a non-judgmental atmosphere where men could discuss the internal struggles they may face daily. YOUR SLOGAN “IRON SHARPENS IRON - MEN SHARPEN MEN” WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? The best way to grow and overcome any obstacle is with a strong supporting cast assisting you along the way. Just as Iron sharpens Iron, Men Sharpen Men. WHO ARE THE MEN YOU CALL THE BENEVOLENT BROTHERHOOD? These men are teachers, business owners, entrepreneurs, pastors, blue collar workers etc. Any man that wants development and is willing to be a champion of change. THIS CHRISTMAS, WHAT WILL LEAGUE OF BRAWN BE DOING IN THE COMMUNITY? The holiday season is a stressful time for many and want to lessen that stress. We are hosting our 3rd annual bike and toy drive and as in the year prior, we are exceeding our last year’s total, which was close to 300 bikes. The Bike and Toy Drive is our signature event. The personal fulfillment and joy that we receive from this amazing endeavor is immeasurable. It enables us to serve our community by not only reaching adults, but the children. WHO HELPS WITH YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS, HOW CAN WE DONATE AND HOW CAN PEOPLE JOIN? It truly takes a village! We’re so grateful to have the assistance of the community, our yearly sponsors which include but are not limited to organizations such as Dynacraft, Pacific Cycle, Savannah Toyota, Chatham Parkway Toyota, Taylor Hyundai, Boomys etc. There are also a plethora of individual sponsors who assist and donate yearly. The number of individuals is too many to name individually but we deeply appreciate them also. If you want to join us or volunteer - check out our website leagueofbrawndcm.org

COMMUNITY SCAD SERVE INITIATIVE CONVERTS ORIGINAL CAMPUS DORMS

SCAD unveils The Lofts on Pulaski, dedicated to helping meet local workforce housing needs By Jason Birkelbach

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Registration is now open for Winter 2022!

8-week sessions and drop-in classes begin Jan 10! Acting African Dance Audition Prep Ballet Ceramics Choreograph" Drawing Drumming Guitar Improv Ja## Jewelr" Mosaics Painting Weaving Youth Art

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“Affordable, affordable, affordable,” was Mayor Van Johnson’s refrain as he spoke before the facade of Pulaski House, home of SCAD SERVE’s first affordable housing initiative in Savannah, The Lofts on Pulaski. SCAD reps gave the public a first glimpse into new workforce housing building Tuesday, which will be located at 328 Barnard St. According to SCAD SERVE Director Scott Linzey, the building’s rent prices have been regulated to be affordable based on the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines for 2022. The renovation of SCAD’s historic first residence hall, Pulaski House aligns with the city’s initiative to increase availability of affordable housing in historic downtown. The creation of The Lofts on Pulaski is part of the university’s SCAD SERVE initiative, which was designed to “empower the SCAD community to listen to the needs of its neighbors and local leaders and to implement meaningful design solutions that improve quality of life,’ according to officials. “It helps people that are making 15 to 20 dollars (an hour) to afford to live, to be able to exist,” said Johnson. “This is an excellent step in the right direction, and I want to give credit where it’s due: SCAD did this thing.” Apartments in the 22-unit dwelling will be available to rent for workers in the broadly-defined service industry. According to a press release, residents will begin to move in by January 2022. The school expects applicants soon. SCAD has enlisted Savannah-based property management firm Mia Madison to oversee the Lofts on Pulaski. The firm will handle tenant applications, vetting and selection based on HUD guidelines. The building has 14 studio apartments, seven two-story loft apartments, and one two-bedroom apartment. Each has a full kitchen, an HVAC system and LED lighting. Residents will also have access to all SCAD parking lots. According to Linzey, each unit sits at or below the Savannah-specific HUD 2022 guidelines. Studio units cost $775, loft units cost $995, and the two-bedroom unit costs $1065. Electric, sewage and water will be included in the rent. The apartment will

have a pay-per-use laundry facility on the ground floor. “Our essential workers aren’t getting second-class accommodations here,” said SCAD President Paula Wallace. “They’re getting the best SCAD style just as they deserve.” “Workforce housing is one of Savannah’s most challenging concerns, and the Lofts on Pulaski jump-starts a new era that redefines excellence, accessibility, and affordability. Every element of these beautiful lofts — from their functional yet refined design to their location in the heart of Savannah — embodies SCAD’s mission, vision, and values,” added Wallace. The Pulaski House was built in 1915 to house the Savannah Jewish Education Alliance. SCAD purchased the property in 1990. The school then converted it into its first residence hall. In March 2021, SCAD officials announced the school would convert Pulaski Hall from a residence hall to an affordable apartment building. The SCAD Design Group designed the units, and in less than a year, renovations finished. “SCAD heard the call from the city, and nine months later, here we are ready for tenants to move in,” said Linzey. “We’re excited to be able to answer that call and look forward to being able to continue to contribute to the city of Savannah.” In July 2020, Mayor Johnson and city Aldermen organized the Housing Savannah Taskforce to address the city’s affordable housing crisis, which he said has lurked beneath Savannah’s economic explosion. According to HUD, affordable housing costs just 30 percent or less of a household’s annual income. While the unveiling highlighted the apartment’s trim price tag, Mayor Johnson lauded the property’s other quality: location, location, location. Pulaski Square sits just beneath Liberty St., centrally located to where much of Savannah’s service industry lies. “People who work downtown can now live downtown,” Johnson said. “Mothers with children won’t have to travel inordinate amounts of time to be able to get from to to-and-fro, and they have the ability to enjoy what many people enjoy, a piece of Savannah’s beautiful pristine downtown.” For more information on SCAD SERVE and the Lofts on Pulaski, visit scad.edu/scadserve To view photos of The Lofts on Pulaski please find this story on connectsavannah.com

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

MIA

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This six-year-old Heinz 57 seeks a reassuring companion who can remind her how to “dog” again. Give her a little time and she’ll give you kisses and her backside so you can give it a good scratch. While she seems to get along with her male doggie friends, she doesn’t like to share her space with other female dogs – or cats. Curious and sweet, Mia is a member of the “Clean Kennel Club,” enjoys walks (and is a good leash walker), a good belly rub, and playing ball. Mia would love nothing more than a place where she and her toys can feel safe and loved.

By: Chris Templeton ‘Tis the Holiday season for family gatherings, cheerful decorations, delicious foods, and a grateful heart. At Morris & Templeton Insurance we understand that there’s no place like home for the holidays, and we want to help ensure that! We are here to make sure you can enjoy the festivities without a worry in the world.

BRASH

AGE: 1 YEAR COLORS: BLACK AND WHITE WEIGHT: SMALL (10 - 25 LBS)

Coastal Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused and neglected dogs and cats in Savannah and surrounding areas. Founded in February 2003, Coastal Pet Rescue changes the lives of homeless pets in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham Counties through its foster home program and small capacity shelter, Camp Pawsawhile Retreat.

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A Christmas classic, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, takes holiday disasters to an extreme. You’ve probably laughed as the mishaps pile up and the Griswold family can’t catch a break. In reality, Christmas catastrophes are all too common and they are no laughing matter. One of the main reasons for the spike in claims during the holidays are fires. Christmas trees, candles and cooking large family meals seem to be the culprits for the 15% increase in fire claims during the holidays. Fortunately, standard homeowners insurance policies cover damage due to fires. But this is your time to check in! Look over your insurance policy limits, in the event that you’re

Another unfortunate statistic to be made aware of is the nearly 7% increase in burglaries and theft claims during the holiday season. Make sure your gifts are out of sight, your deliveries aren’t left unattended on your doorstep, your doors are locked, and your lights are on to help deter unwanted guests. Also, in our digital first world make sure not to share too many details about your travel plans on social media. Santa isn’t the only one that’s always watching! If the unexpected happens, make sure you are covered. Most homeowner’s insurance policies provide coverage for possessions at 50 to 70 percent of the dwelling’s coverage. So, if your home is insured for $500,000, you’ll have $250,000 to $350,000 worth of coverage for your belongings. There are, however, limits on luxury items so this is the time to touch base with your insurance agent. At Morris & Templeton Insurance we want to be a part of your most wonderful time of the year! We understand that accidents happen, especially with all the distractions you’ll face this Christmas, but we’re here to make sure you’re covered! Give us a call, we’ll make a list and check it twice… So you can be worry-free throughout the holidays.

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Brash is our resident super model. Don’t let her name full you, though! She is super sweet & affectionate, and always eager to receive pets and snuggles from you. She gets along fairly well with her feline roommates, waiting her turn for the feather wand & chin tickles. She’s happy napping the afternoon away while you’re at work (or working from home), then cuddle up for some attention. She loves to flop down and roll around to show off her beauty, hoping to entice you to pet her and give her some tubby rubs. She has the cutest way of stretching out her arms and legs while making air biscuits while she’s getting loved. She likes to have a comfy spot to hide while she gets used to a new place, but once she’s comfortable, she’s all about getting some love and affection from you and any new friends. She also enjoys climbing, so a cat tree would make this girl one happy cat. Brash is an absolute gem of a cat and can’t wait to brighten your home and your life.

Although it’s the most wonderful time of the year, it’s also considered one of the riskiest times of the year. The number of home accidents and thefts increase drastically throughout the holiday season; in fact the number of homeowner’s insurance claims usually doubles during the months of November and December.

forced to rebuild and replace what does your coverage look like? If you’ve made expensive purchases and renovations and not updated your policy recently, now is the time to call Morris & Templeton Insurance.

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The Big Savannah Toy Drive The Big Savannah Toy Drive collected toys for the children served by Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center (CCAC) from November 26 through December 17. The toy drive concluded with a special event on Saturday, December 18. Presented by The Eichholz Law Firm, the Big Savannah Toy Drive encouraged members of the public to give in one of two ways: first, donors could sign up to fulfill a child’s wish list, or second, donors could view a list of CCAC’s suggested gifts at bigsavannahtoydrive.com. Donors were also able to drop off new, unwrapped gifts at area businesses.

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MANAGEMENT GROUP ANNOUNCES CONTEST Oak View Group, operators and mangers of Enmarket Arena announced today its Golden Ticket promotion which gives residents of Savannah and beyond an opportunity to enter to win two tickets to every event that will be hosted at the new Enmarket Arena in 2022. The overall prize package will also include prizes from venue partners— Enmarket, 13 Secrets, Cutwater Spirits and Bud Light, The Alida Hotel and Savannah Ghost Pirates. “As we prepare for our inaugural season, we are always trying to find ways to continue building excitement and awareness of Enmarket Arena and all of the incredible acts and artists that are coming to Savannah. We are thrilled to give fans the opportunity to win tickets to all of our events in 2022— we are here to provide memorable experiences and we

think this contest will help us do that, “ said Oak View Group’s Monty Jones Jr., General Manager of Enmarket Arena. Fans can enter to win the Golden Ticket contest today through January 9, 2022 at enmarketarena. com/goldenticket. The winner will be chosen and revealed on January 10, 2022. Fans who enter must be 21 years of age or older. There is no purchase necessary to enter. One entry per person will be accepted. Visit enmarketarena.com/goldenticket for more information and a full list of prizes from partners. Follow Enmarket Arena on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @EnmarketArena for event updates and news. - Compiled from staff reports

LET IT GLOW!

Davenport House celebrates the season with candlelight tours

Credle hopes visitors and locals alike will use this time of year to appreciate the city around us. “It’s time to just suspend whatever turmoil you’re dealing with and take in this beautiful city, especially this time of year. We’re all looking for new promises in 2022. We put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward.” “We hope the spirit of our New Year celebration will resonate and warm the hearts of our visitors.” Admission for Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight is $12 for adults in advance and $15 at the door. Children ages 6-17 are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. DHM

asks that patrons call about scheduling a time to visit or indicate on their online purchase the time they hope to enter the house. The tour requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs and maneuver in dimly lit rooms. Guests will be asked to be mindful of current safety guidelines during the tour and should anticipate wearing masks inside the building. For more information or to reserve tickets, please call 912236-8097, visit www.davenporthousemuseum.org, contact info@davenporthousemuseum.org, or visit the Davenport House Museum Shop.

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Next to the manicured green space, bubbling fountain, and majestic live oaks of Columbia Square sits The Davenport House Museum (DHM), a stately American Federal-style brick home recognized as the first property saved by the Historic Savannah Foundation. Today, its halls are decked for the season and donned in holiday spirit for the anticipated upcoming Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight. Starting Sunday, December 26 through Thursday, December 30, DMH staff, docents, and volunteers open the house for candlelit tours for locals, families, and visitors alike. “The event celebrates the coming of the New Year as it would have been observed 200 years ago,” said Jamie Credle, Davenport House Museum Director. “We’ve hosted this event for 18 years. It’s our gift to families who might be visiting during the holidays who are looking for something unique to do. It’s also wonderful for locals who just want to experience something special for themselves in their own back yard.” Credle said patrons may arrive at the historic house, located at 324 East State Street, any time between 6-8 p.m. for the fifty-minute tour. This family-friendly event will feature costumed docents telling the story of early 19th-century holiday festivities. “The tours will begin every 15 minutes, conducted by volunteers, staff, and docents. There will be cider punch, shortbread, singing, and dancing,” she said. “The group Bella Harmony—vocalist Audrey Allgaier and guitarist Joe Flanders—will perform Auld Lang Syne in the drawing room the first two and last two nights. The time slots are beginning to fill up, so reservations are strongly encouraged,” she stressed. Vocalist Liana Mosley, who started as a Savannah Arts Academy junior interpreter eight years ago, will be singing on Tuesday, December 28. “So many of our docents are Savannah Arts Academy guides who’ve trained with us. You’ll see they’re such happy people who love doing these tours and sharing what they know,” Credle said. Part of the experience, Credle said, will include a short, dramatic presentation on the discovery of Clement Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” However, she insists the highlight will be experiencing the house by candlelight. “Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight allows our guests the opportunity to get a glimpse at a time long ago when the world was so different,” said Credle. “We’ve all been through so much the past couple of years that it’s almost as if we’ve been going through the motions of the holidays. Although Christmas celebrations change over time, the basics are still the same: sharing food, fun, and fellowship with family and friends. We get to be happy with the people who matter most, knowing we made it through another year,” she said with a laugh. When asked what she hoped people would come away with after the candlelight tour, Credle said, “The house is visually stunning. It’s the first property saved by the Savannah Historic Preservation and it started a movement in this city. We’re not a city in decay. We have history and we conserve it, develop it, and learn from it.”

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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.

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. 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

WORLD OF BEER

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 FUNKY BRUNCH CAFÉ

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

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Known around town as a place where locals go. We think it’s the perfect spot for a post-holidays Bloody Mary! They serve Christmas Dinner on Dec. 25! 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

EGGS UP GRILL

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

OAK 36 BAR + KITCHEN

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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BELFORD’S – Open Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Christmas. Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

HUSK – Open Christmas Eve from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Closed Christmas. Open New Year’s Eve 5 to 10:30 p.m. VIC’S ON THE RIVER – Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Closed Christmas. Open New Year’s Eve for reservations only. SIX PENCE PUB – Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to midnight. Closed Christmas. Open New Year’s Eve from 11 a.m. to midnight. CRYSTAL BEER PARLOR – Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Open New Year’s Eve from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. FLEETING at The Thompson Hotel will offer a Pre-fixe menu on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. While their rooftop venue Bar Julian will offer their first New Year’s Eve

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An equal opportunity institution.

Not everyone wants to or can cook for holidays. Fortunately, Savannah has plenty of restaurants that are offering hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Eve to give you a chance to go out and celebrate without worrying about cleaning the kitchen after. Some of these restaurants are hosting New Year’s Eve parties. We would recommend you use this list as a guide and always double check with a particular spot before you head down there. There is something here in all price ranges.

REPEAL 33 – Open Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Closed Christmas. Open New Year’s Eve from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

EAT IT & LIKE IT (CONT.) party from 9pm until 1am. Tickets for that are $165. HITCH – Open Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to midnight. Open Christmas from 4 p.m. to midnight. Open New Year’s Eve from 11 a.m. to midnight. COMMON RESTAURANT – Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Open New Year’s Eve 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ORDINARY PUB – Closed Christmas. Open New Year’s Eve 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. OAK 36 – Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Open New Year’s Day from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. COLLINS QUARTER LOCATIONS – The Forsyth park location is only open Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. The Bull Street location is open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day for reservations only.

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Editor’s note: MCDONOUGH’S Restaurant and Lounge will host their annual Christmas Day Dinner on Dec. 25, with Ham, Turkey and all the trimmings. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Whether you choose to stay in or go out for the holidays, remember to be safe. We want to see you in 2022.

FOOD & DRINK COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK The Ed Sheeran

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ENJOY AT: THE LITTLE CROWN

BY PIE SOCIETY

MADE WITH: HOUSE-MADE GINGERBREAD MAN MIX, ELIJAH CRAIG BOURBON, FRESH LEMON JUICE, EGG WHITES It’s going to be two ounces of Elijah Craig. All on its own, it’s really smooth bourbon. When you use it in a drink, it will pop through a little better. It’s light. Then we have our house made and wonderful, Gingerbread Syrup. It has all of the flavors of fresh ginger, vanilla, clove, cinnamon, all the goods. A little bit of lemon juice to even everything out. A good, traditional sour has egg white in it. We have a vegan friendly option using something non-animal. For a good sour, it needs to have some volume so we’re going to ice it. Silky and smooth. The drink is named after a British pop singer, who is a redhead. He has a record label called Gingerbread Man Records. The name is an obvious and lighthearted approach towards his hair and complexion. Just like its namesake, it isn’t much to look at but it sure can sing. We try and keep a lighthearted approach in naming the drinks. This one works on all levels. Also on the menu: Mary Poppins

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The Little Crown is Georgia’s Smallest Pub. We have a very intimate atmosphere. I’ve seen people come in here and then all leave together who were complete strangers. It’s really cool in that sense.

Fun Fact: Melissa’s father, one of the owners of Pie Society, was a naval veteran for the Royal Navy (Great Britain). A ship called the ‘Ark Royal’ which is also the name of our food truck: Ark Royal. What got me into bartending? You know, fame, fortune, the admiration of women. None of those things really happened, but I make some money and really good friends. Here I am almost 20 years later doing it but at my own pace. My favorite spirit? I’m a rum guy through and through, but when the weather hits like this, bourbon is the way to go. So, that Ed Sheeran cocktail is a good choice.

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Off of our current menu, I’m all about The Trade Route. According to the other bartenders in town who know me, I’m Tiki Josh. So, tiki cocktails are my thing. I like to call them Polynesian-style cocktails. This one really works because it’s got Bold Navy rum, it’s got two types of Caribbean rum, lime juice, a little kiss of coconut. All of those things were a part of the naval culture.

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C lassic Sandwiches on Locally Baked Bread THE ENMARKET SAVANNAH HOCKEY CLASSIC will be January 14-15 in the MLK Arena in the Civic Center. The Savannah Hockey Classic is a collegiate hockey tournament that features four of the South’s hockey programs: University of Georgia, University of Florida, Georgia Tech and Florida State. Then in February at the Enmarket Arena is a festive month with some heavy hitting concerts that are sure to make for a wonderful gift. Hip-Hop and R&B fans can enjoy array of hit making artist at the FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC 2-day mega fest on February 11-12. On the 11th is the For the Love of Hip-Hop Mega Concert featuring Twista, Ying Yang Twins, Young Dro and more. On February 12 is the For the Love of R&B Mega Concert featuring Cherrelle, Glen Jones, Ruff Endz and more. Also, in February the GRAMMY Award winning hit rock band THE EAGLES Hotel California tour is coming on the 19th at Enmarket Arena Grand Opening Celebration. Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill will be live in concert to play their biggest hits, featuring ‘Hotel California,’ played from beginning to end, accompanied by an orchestra and choir, along with an additional set of the band’s greatest hits. The musical CATS will be in Savannah on Tues., February 15 at the Johnny Mercer Theatre. This upcoming show will feature new sound design, direction, and choreography for a new generation. Georgia native and seven-time GRAMMY Award winner GLADYS KNIGHT is coming to Savannah on February 17 at the Johnny Mercer Theatre. A humanitarian and philanthropist Knight has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance, including a recent live Verzuz with Pattie LaBelle. On Sunday, March 13 the excitement and mayhem of ‘WWE ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA’ takes over the Enmarket Arena. ‘Come on down!’ on March 24 for The Price is Right Live at the Johnny Mercer Theatre. The Price is Right Live! previously scheduled for Friday, October 22, 2021 but

was rescheduled for the 24. On Thurs., March 31st over at District Live two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-driving musical showdown Beatles vs Stones – A Musical Showdown. The FabFour, represented by tribute band ABBEY ROAD, will perform a list of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band SATISFACTION. In April at the Enmarket Arena the veteran R&B group NEW EDITION headlines an iconic lineup with the legendary Charlie Wilson, along with special guest, Jodeci, the bad boys of R&B for The Culture Tour on the 8th. On Tues., April 12 The Harlem Globetrotters Spread Game Tour stops by the Arena. On Thursday, October 13 Four-time GRAMMY Award winner KEITH URBAN The Speed of Now World Tour with special guest 3x GRAMMY nominee Ingrid Andress comes to the Enmarket Arena. “Every night is the first time we’ve played these songs for that audience, in that moment,” said Urban about the show. “It’s why every show is different – spontaneous and unpredictable – even for us!” For generations, Disney’s Princesses have enchanted audiences and here’s a show kids and adults can enjoy. DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT is coming to the Johnny Mercer Theatre on November 15. An all-star quartet of Broadway and animated film icons celebrate all the Disney Princesses in an evening of story, animation, and song, alongside their magical Music Director and enchanting Prince. Those events are just some of many happening next year at different venues across the city and more will be added as more groups start touring again. If you do purchase tickets for someone, make sure they keep updated with the latest information on the venues website as dates and things are open to change depending on COVID and other factors. Whether music, sports, or theatre, there’s an event for everyone that would make the perfect holiday gift. Savannah Civic Center savannahcivic.com District Live plantriverside.com/district-live Enmarket Arena enmarketarena.com/events

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Are you still looking for some lastminute holiday gifts? If so, then here are some alternative options that you will not have to stand in line for or wait for shipping. Many concerts and other shows are lined up to come to Savannah in 2022 and one of these might just be the perfect alternative holiday gift. From Plant Riverside District to the Savannah Civic Center and the soon to be newly open Enmarket Arena there will be plenty of shows to choose from. You may have a friend, spouse, relative or even yourself that you may want to treat with the gift of a ticket to one of these upcoming shows. Even before the year ends there are some fun acts coming to town. Starting with the CELEBRATION FESTIVAL SWEAT HOTEL on Thurs., December 30 at the Savannah Civic Center in the MLK Arena. Lovers of R&B will get to enjoy the sounds of Keith Sweat, 112, Stokley of Mint Condition and The City. On Fri., December 31, New Year’s Eve acclaimed rock band from Atlanta BLACKBERRY SMOKE will be bringing their You Hear Georgia tour to the Johnny Mercer Theatre in the Savannah Civic Center. Also, on December 31 over at Plant Riverside District, District Live powered by Live Nation is bringing KARL DENSON’S TINY UNIVERSE. Denson is a singer and the The Rolling Stones’ touring saxophonist. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is an acclaimed seven-piece band and their New Year’s Eve show will offer a blend of rock, funk, blues, soul, and gospel sounds. Now let’s ring in the new year and hop over into 2022. If you enjoy ballet and fairytales then this ballet performance is for you. THE STATE BALLET THEATRE OF UKRAINE presents Cinderalla on January 8 at the Johnny Mercer Theatre. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine returns to the United States for this two-act performance set to Sergei Prokofiev’s music with Vladimir Vasiliev’s choreography. The Enmarket Arena is still on schedule to open in 2022 in the Canal District. The first show is scheduled for Friday, January 14 with country music artist RILEY GREEN’S We Out Here tour. Also, on January 14 at the Johnny Mercer Theatre in the Savannah Civic Center will be JOHNNY MATHIS on his The Voice of Romance tour. The legendary singer is celebrating his 66th year as an in the music industry. There is also something for Hockey fans.

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Tailored sets are everywhere right now. Lucky for us, they’re not all formal business suits. Most of the sets you’ll find around town are brightly colored with cropped jackets and high-waisted shorts, making the styling possibilities endless. Try layering your blazer over a shiny blouse for a touch of sparkle at a holiday party. Pair the look with white booties and a bold lip. For a less dressy outfit, pair just the shorts with an oversized sweater. Or, put the blazer over a graphic tee with ripped jeans on the bottom. Blue jacket, blue shorts, sparkly blouse, clear purse available at Morgan Rae Boutique (301 W Broughton St., Unit B).

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‘LINES ARE WHAT I LOVE’ By Beth Logan ART COLUMNIST

Few pieces of art speak to me more than the passionate, gestural paintings of Helen Durant. Now in her early 70’s, fragile and graceful as a bird, delicately boned and softly spoken, Durant’s genteel Southern accent and appearance belie the boldness and intensity she brings to her work. It was a teacher at her Baltimore boarding school who initially recognized Durant’s gift for drawing and encouraged her to apply to art school. However, her genteel Atlanta parents did not think it ‘proper’ for their southern daughter to go to New York by herself, and instead she enrolled at the University of Georgia “for a very short time.” She relates, “I don’t think I really got along with academia that well. I was a restless spirit. Instead, I came back to Atlanta and took lots of different classes from lots of different teachers.” A trip to Europe exposed her to the works of the great masters and subsequently she attended The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston to receive traditional training. But again, she left, too young and immature to immerse herself completely in the life of an artist. Returning to Atlanta she “fell madly in love,” married, and started a family. “He was in law school at the University of Georgia and consequently I never saw him. I had one child and one child on the way. I drew and drew and drew the children from the time they were born and drew portraits of my husband studying. He was always studying. That was really my school.” Durant credits her brother-in-law with suggesting the Museum School in Boston and with later encouraging her to attend the Cape School of Art in Provincetown, Massachusetts. There she spent a formative summer studying with the famed Henry Hensche and broadening her world and understanding of color. Durant considered this time to be “an amazing experience. Finally, in my early forties, I learned about life and what it was to be a serious artist. The light bulb went off and I fell in love with painting.” As Durant’s children grew up and her time became more her own, she found herself becoming a very different person from her lawyer husband, eventually leaving him to make her own living as an artist.

Photos: Above, “After the Party”. Below: Durant ponders “His Eye’s Gone Dull” in her home studio. Opposite: Durant working in her home studio. “Crow”

VISUAL ART

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Represented by such prestigious Atlanta galleries as Pryor Fine Art and Lagerquist, she was primarily selling still life and figurative paintings. Post-divorce, Durant eventually moved into a studio on Atlanta’s undeveloped west side at the old Murray Mill (now called the Goat Farm), a cotton gin mill built in 1889. Craftsmen, furniture makers, glassblowers and artists utilized the space “down by the waterworks” surrounded by six acres and home to a herd of poorly tended goats. “One day Mother and I were there, and we heard what sounded like a baby crying. It was a newborn kid abandoned by its mama. We picked it up, named it Kudzu, and took him home. And that was the start of my love affair with goats. The property’s owner, Robert, finally gave me five of them. He wasn’t taking care of them. He’d feed them leftover bagels from Einstein’s!” Caring for the goats inspired an extended series of works: “I do tend to paint what surrounds me. I started to draw them. Then I started to paint them. I was so full of ideas then! I was taking pieces of wire and found objects and making three-dimensional representations. I sculpted them in wax and even had a few cast in bronze. A show of the goat paintings at Atlanta’s prestigious Fay Gold Gallery really put me on the map.” Durant’s love of animals has always been evident and her concern for the environment and its wildlife has deepened into a passion for conservation. The plight of wolves and concern for the struggles they face as result of misconceptions has moved her to produce an entire body of work on the subject. She speaks of the “cruel, horrible and barbaric ways” in which wolves are trapped and killed. After seeing the wolf paintings, a Wyoming collector commissioned Durant to paint a massive canvas of elk, which subsequently led to her being picked up by the Diehl Gallery in Jackson, WY and “she was off and running.” Today, she depicts deer, bear, crows, and horses in her characteristic style of expressive charcoal drawings overlaid with washes and drips of acrylic paint, patches of vibrant color, and often, an incorporated layered collage of torn paper. “I love to tear paper. The paper speaks. But drawing has always been my first love. There is something so exciting about its fluidity. If I want something delicate, I may start with pencil. But for strong pieces, I always use charcoal. You can get such rich lines with it. And of course, lines are what I love.” Durant’s method is to go through great spurts of working, then lay the pieces aside and come back to them later. “Unless I have a concrete idea or commission, I will start making marks on the canvas with a brush. Then something will speak to me. ‘Oh, that looks like clouds,’ for example. And then I’ll start to develop it. Then it will become too busy, and I’ll start painting stuff out. I’ll put it aside and then come back to it and see what it needs. I try very hard to abstract paint, but I will always see something. I keep working towards abstraction, but my first love is the drawing and making the lines.” Drawing is her lifelong love affair - gesture and movement her primary focus. It comes as no surprise to learn she took modern dance classes for a decade; that freedom and surety of expression is reflected in every mark she makes. A trip to New Mexico in 2003 and a safari to Kenya in 2008 stirred her spirit and added exciting new material from which to draw. She describes Africa as “life-changing. I did a show after that of all the animals.” And she will never sell the bold triptych of paintings of three life-sized Masai warriors done from her imagination. In rich reds, it hangs in her living room and is simply stunning to behold. Drawing and painting every day, Durant currently works out of a room in her marsh front apartment on Wilmington Island. Moving here four years ago, she has found Savannah a tough art market to break into. Though represented locally by Roots Up Gallery and by Thomas Dean Fine Art in Atlanta, it is gallerist Mariam Diehl in Wyoming who provides the most sales and commissions. Looking forward, Durant says, “I would say that I always want to experiment. I don’t have as many ideas as I used to but in drawing the lines and in tearing the paper, something will come to me. I’m interested in surface now, in layers. I carry on exploring new things, but if I have to continue to do commissions and have subject matter dictated by the galleries, God, I’m still lucky to do this.” As mentioned, Helen’s work is available locally through Roots Up Gallery. Reach her via Instagram.com/helenydurant and at hdurant47@aol.com

CULTURE

BOOKS

MARRIED AF: By Beth Stewart HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE SAVANNAH AREA, AND WHAT BROUGHT YOU HERE? Ten years. I came here for my husband’s work and we really love it and never plan to leave. WHEN DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN WRITING, AND WHEN WERE YOU FIRST PUBLISHED? I’ve always been interested in writing and wrote sporadically throughout my life. I became more serious about it about 7 years ago when I had my first short story published in “Literary Mama,” an online magazine. TELL ME A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND AND CHILDREN, AND HOW IT’S INFLUENCED YOUR WRITING. I have been married 20 years and have 3 boys. A high-school, middle schooler and one in elementary. I think all writers draw from their life when they write. Its those observations from real life people can see themselves in.

A Q&A with the Savannah author Jen Marie Wiggins on her hilarious new look at marriage and weddings

Real life is funny. I tried to strike a chord and tap into some of those ridiculous, wonderful and infuriatingly funny moments that happen when you share a life with someone. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THIS BOOK TO READERS? Part illustated parody, part gift book: if Dr. Seuss wrote a funny book about marriage for the bridal shower. Then I added a gift registry and place for giver to write a personalized message so it could be a keepsake. TELL ME MORE ABOUT HOW YOU BECAME INTERESTED IN THIS PROJECT AND SUBJECT MATTER. I was in eight weddings in the span of a few years and realized that, with all of them, there was always this awkward time when the gifts were opened. I kept thinking there should be a book to break the ice at all these celebrations, so I wrote it. I wanted it to be that thing where suddenly it’s passed around and everyone’s sharing and telling tales from their own marriages and lives.

. CONNECT SAVANNAH | DEC. 22-JAN. 4, 2021

YOUR BIOGRAPHY SAYS YOU ARE A ‘CHRONIC BRIDESMAID.’ IS THIS LIKE THE 27 DRESSES MOVIE? Not quite! I do love what millennials are doing with weddings today. When I got married, brides were very concerned with all the “rules.” Today, they make their own.

The great thing about the book is it’s appropriate for any type of weddingtraditional or otherwise. The humor has a sweet edge to it so its designed for all ages from grandma at the shower to the millennial bridesmaids. You could give it for a bachelorette weekend and everyone could sign it or as an engagement gift. We wanted it to make sense for all those gift giving occasions. ANY FUNNY ANECDOTES OR EXAMPLES FROM THE BOOK YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? One of my favorite line’s is about the honeymoon. Today’s wedding (and brides) are very digital. There are websites and hashtags and online everything. There is a funny line where bride and groom are on beach on their honeymoon and she looks

at him with a sultry, come hither look and says “that was best text I ever had.” IT’S A PICTURE BOOK FOR BRIDES AND BRIDESMAIDS. WHAT CAN READERS EXPECT? To see themselves and probably their own relationships in it. We all get older and change, and grow—the book touches on those silly, quirky universal moments we all go through. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE READERS TO KNOW? Just that there’s lots of good info for you on my website jenmariewiggins.com I am 70%0 done with my other book, a beach thriller, and am already working on parenting sequel to this book for the baby shower! “Married AF: A Funny Marriage Guide for the Newlywed or Bride” (on sale Jan. 4 2022) is the keepsake that answers what happens after you tie the knot. The book’s author, Savannah native Jen Marie Wiggins will be having an in-person event at Emily McCarthy’s Savannah shop (2428 Abercorn St) Thurs., Jan.

CONNECT SAVANNAH

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.

‘SUGAR’ EXHIBITION

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.

BENJAMIN JONES: DRAWINGS AND SCULPTURE, 1994-2021

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

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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.

MAKING MARKS

through February 6, Jepson Center Telfair Museums’ inclusive, community-based art exhibition Making Marks emphasizes the healing and transformative powers of art-making. Representing a wide range of individuals of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities, this exhibition reminds us that art-making is for everyone. The works featured in this exhibition are submissions created by community members from local health and social service organizations, students, veterans, healthcare workers, emergency responders, and incarcerated inmates. telfair.org

MAKING MARKS

THROUGH FEB. 6 @ JEPSON CENTER Telfair Museums’ inclusive, community-based art exhibition Making Marks emphasizes the healing and transformative powers of art-making. Representing a wide range of individuals of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities, this exhibition reminds us that art-making is for everyone. The works featured in this exhibition are submissions created by community members from local health and social service organizations, students, veterans, healthcare workers, emergency responders, and incarcerated inmates. telfair.org

THE HOLIDAY ARTIST COLLECTIVE AT PHOTOPOINT GALLERY

You are cordially invited to view the work of 11 of the areas most talented, local artists in an upscale, holiday art market atmosphere. Browse one-of-akind collectibles, original paintings, genuine photographs, fine art prints and gifts — it is the perfect place to shop for that special someone who has everything. We are thrilled to welcome Kip Bradley, Jim Cone, Paul Downs, Joy Dunigan, Tate Ellington, Brian Gilbert, Patricia Harper Mathews, Peter E. Roberts, Stella Ranae Von Schmid, Jack Wilson and Heather Young. PhotoPoint Gallery (Located inside Elmgren’s Garden Center) 30 Cherokee St. Richmond Hill

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

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MUSIC Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe plays District Live New Year’s Eve

ROLLING STONES’ SAXAPHONIST LEANS INTO NERD CULTURE By Jason Birkelbach

jason@connectsavannah.com

. CONNECT SAVANNAH | DEC. 22-JAN. 4, 2021

Karl Denson isn’t just that guy who plays sax for the Rolling Stones.

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He’s a vocalist, a writer, and a bona fide grade-A nerd. When Denson isn’t on stage with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, he leads his own jazz fusion group, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, who is playing a New Year’s Eve show at District Live at Plant Riverside. Underlying Denson’s musical propensities is a love for science, superheroes and string theory. “I’m just a nerd by nature and I grew up with Marvel,” Denson said. “I was a Marvel comic book kid, and that’s all about sci-fi. So between the superhero thing and just being a nerd—I really always loved science and math as a kid—it was inevitable.” For the past 20 years, between touring and recording, Denson has been working on a Sci-Fi TV series screenplay, a project he titled “Entanglement.” “When I’m writing, I’m just nerding out,” Denson said. “When you look at science fiction there’s always a little kernel of truth these writers are trying to get to that you see unfold over the decades.” The project began as a superhero story, but when all paths led Denson back to science fiction, he took on a writing partner, fellow musician Matthew Burke of the Red Giant Project, to flesh out the

script. Denson says his ideas revolve around vibration, which is a key element in string theory and literally the thing that makes music happen. Denson’s cerebral approach to music has made him a success. Denson has a robust resume featuring acts the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Slightly Stoopid, the Allman Brothers Band, and of course the Rolling Stones. He has been touring with the Rolling Stones for seven years. The band enlisted him after longtime Stones saxophonist Bobby Keys passed in Dec. 2014. Denson said watching and performing with the Rolling Stones has helped his songwriting. “The whole thing is just kind of a fantasy world to be there,” Denson said. “For me, the amount of hits they’ve made continues to amaze me. Their depth continues to amaze me. “I’m a writer first. First and foremost, I’m trying to write a great song. That’s really my main interest in life. Watching them from day to day, the way they approach faith in their songs and their music, the way they approach lyrics, the way they approach subject matter, it’s always an amazing thing.” Denson’s music epitomizes the fusion genre. Sounds of all ilk weave, wander and wade through any given Denson song without the tune every losing its cohesion. He loves to blend everything he hears into his own amalgam of sonic ingenuity—

sometimes to a fault. “The music that’s out there is so amazing that it totally confuses me all the time,” Denson said. “I listen to so much music. That’s what my real problem is. I follow what’s going on and I like so much of it that it comes into my blend and it keeps changing what I’m trying to get to.” Denson is working on a new album, a follow-up to his 2019 release, “Gnomes and Badgers,” which he said was the closest an album has come to matching his vision. He said he has always struggled translating what’s in his head into the recording. He relies on others to keep ideas clear. “I’m not so hands on in every aspect like a Prince or a Stevie Wonder where they go in the studio and they’re constantly doing it themselves,” Denson said. “I’m trying to write the song and then go into the studio with other people to make it right. I have to have enough of a bearing on where I’m going so that I can lead correctly. That’s the challenge.” Denson brings the same energy, passion and precision to his live shows, and he expects to start 2022 right at Plant Riverside’s District Live. “We’re gonna be dancing a lot,” Denson said. “We’re gonna bring a little westcoast party down to Savannah.” Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. plays District Live Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit plantriverside.com/districtlive

LIVE MUSIC

ANDY FRASCO BRINGS HIS WILD ACT TO SAVANNAH NEW SHOW

By Jason Birkelbach

jason@connectsavannah.com

“I want to work hard so I can enjoy this life. And if I’m going to work really hard, my mentality is I’m going to play hard too,” Frasco said. “It’s about meeting it in the

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middle. I’m not just going to always party if I can’t get work done. That’s when I start getting anxiety.” Things weren’t always this clear for Frasco, however. Anxiety has vexed him all his life. It’s the reason he got into music. “I just wanted to find a thing that would cure it and definitely what cured it was playing music, doing something that I loved where I don’t have to think about anything else,” Frasco said. “When I’m on stage and I’m running around and making people happy, that’s keeping me the most present.” He said he hid his other vulnerabilities in cocaine and sex, and when the rigors of touring began to tear at him, and the loneliness of his bad habits broke him down, he found a new solution. “When I was doing it too much, I got burnt out,” Frasco said. “Music wasn’t making me present anymore so that’s when I got into psilocybin, so I could fall back in love with music. And now we’re in a stride where we’re playing the best music we’ve ever made and I’m the happiest I’ve ever been.” To manage his anxiety and depression, Frasco says he micro-doses psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient found in magic mushrooms. The result, he says, is a clearer, more serene mindset that distances him from his ego and pins him to the present. Frasco’s maturity, clarity and happiness have shaped his newest releases without damaging what has made him a must-see act. New tracks like “Dancin’ Around my Grave” scoop from a deeper well of wisdom while keeping the same vigor that super-charged his early work. The band has been releasing a single a month in anticipation for their new album which drops in March. “This has been a big year for the band,” Frasco said. “There’s hope. There’s optimism. It makes me stoked, and we’re ready to play music for everybody, so if there’s any time to see the band, this is the time to see us.” Andy Frasco and the U.N. play District Live Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit plantriverside.com/district-live

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When Andy Frasco comes to town, you go see his show—no questions asked. However, if you do have some questions, like, “Who the hell is Andy Frasco,” read on. We’ve got answers. Andy Frasco is a musician, front man to his eponymous blues-rock band, Andy Frasco and the U.N., and he’s playing District Live Dec. 29. Frasco and the U.N. are known for putting on some of the most raucous, energetic shows in the country. You are guaranteed a good time when they storm through town. From chugging Jameson to crowd surfing to gesticulating unprintable carnal acts, Frasco conducts a frenetic train of hyperactivity through every venue he plays. “It’s a lot of work to make people happy, but when you see their faces at the end of the night, that’s the most fulfilling shit,” Frasco said. “The band’s on fire right now. We just got off a three-and-a-half-month tour. We’re writing new music. It’s the best we’ve ever sounded, and we’re happy.” Frasco has been in the music industry since his teen years when he booked and promoted bands for legendary indie label Drive-Thru Records. When the industry crumbled in 2006, Frasco decided to take what he wanted. He became a musician himself. With $8000 in Bar Mitzvah money, Frasco bought a keyboard and a van and took off across the country, enlisting, on Craigslist, local acts with whom he could learn to be a musician. Trial by fire, do or die, sink or swim, whatever cliché you want, it’s how Frasco built his career. “It’s like shit or get off the pot. I like working like that,” Frasco said. “When you are forced to get better or you’re gonna…sink in front of people, that’s what really helped me get better and get better and get better.” Frasco’s brand of music education was a natural fit for the blues, rock and the jam band scenes. His early tunes like “Blame it on the Pussy” and “Smokin’ Dope and Rock and Roll” are powerful yet simple reflections of the classic “Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll” lifestyle. However, lost in the hedonic haze of Frasco’s persona is his work ethic. The man is non-stop. Each year of Frasco’s 15 years touring, he has put on at least 250 shows, and most have been veritable bangers. But it seems almost contradictory: how could someone with a tendency for blackout benders and one-night stands have such an artisanal fidelity to his product night after night? The answer is balance; Frasco has mastered juggling his industry and his indulgences.

LIVE MUSIC

Blackberry Smoke play New Year’s Eve at Johnny Mercer Theatre By Alan Sculley

. CONNECT SAVANNAH | DEC. 22-JAN. 4, 2021

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Throughout Blackberry Smoke’s twodecade career, playing live has been the lifeblood of the band. So being forced off of the road by the pandemic wasn’t easy for the group. “It’s a tough habit to kick, playing music in front of people,” Charlie Starr, singer, guitarist and main songwriter for the band, said in a recent phone interview. “We even, before we even started to do those kinds of shows, my buddy Benji (Shanks, who is a touring guitarist with Blackberry Smoke) and I were playing for my neighbors in my backyard. OK, any port in the storm.” In fact, when the Atlanta-based group formed in 2000, getting the chance to tour and play shows was the central goal, and it pretty much has remained the band’s focus ever since. “We knew what we could control was taking our music on the road and playing for people, which was really the most important thing,” Starr said. “We’re playing this music and making these records to sell to these people. We’re not particularly product minded like that, but at the end of the day, that’s what it is. You’re making music to please yourself as a musician, and you’re hoping that these people will buy it so you can make a living. So that was sort of what we focused on. We didn’t set these goals like we want to get signed to a major label and we want to sell out stadiums. We just had maybe a more realistic view of it. OK, here’s what we can do. Let’s do this.” Eventually Starr got to return to taking shows beyond his back yard, as Blackberry Smoke played some socially distanced and drive-in concerts last fall. The band spent much of the summer headlining an amphitheater tour and will continue doing shows right through the end of the year. And fans can expect some surprises in the set list. “We kind of just switch it up night to night,” Starr said. “There are songs that we sort of always play, favorites that I kind of figure, well, if we don’t play them, then we hear about it. But it’s OK. Personally, I love playing all of the songs. There really aren’t any that I go ‘Oh, man.’ And even if I did, even songs we’ve played thousands of times now, when you see people react, it kind of keeps it fresh. ‘Oh, I like this tune.’ But we will be adding new songs from the new record in, and that’s always exciting for the band because it’s the freshest, newest material.” The new album Starr mentions is called “You Hear Georgia,” and it was released at the end of May. The band, which also includes Paul Jackson (guitar), Richard Turner (bass), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards), had planned all along to make a new album last year, but the pandemic pushed those plans back for a couple of months. “We were planning to go into the studio in March with Dave Cobb,” Starr said,

mentioning the highly respected producer who remained on board for the project. “We had a bunch of songs written and we were ready to go. We were in Canada. We had just started a Canadian tour. I think we got three shows played and we were sent home. What we were going to do initially was go into the studio right off of that Canadian tour. It’s always great for a band to go in the studio coming off of a tour because you’re all well oiled and rehearsed. Of course, that all got shot down.” Instead the group put recording plans on pause before settling on a late-May trip to Nashville’s RCA Studio A, where Cobb works. This slight delay actually benefited the album. It gave Starr time to write some more songs, a few of which, he said, supplanted other tunes that had been slated to be on the album. One of those tunes was “All Rise Again,” which was co-written by Starr and Warren Haynes (Gov’t Mule and the Allman Brothers Band). One of the best songs on “You Hear Georgia,” the stout and soulful rocker includes a tangy slide guitar solo and a vocal turn from Haynes. Another new addition was the title song, a crunchy rocker responding to the demeaning stereotypes often associated with the South and the people who call it home. “The song ‘You Hear Georgia’ itself was the last one written for the record. I was sitting over in the corner and I had been fiddling around with a riff with my buddy (and songwriting collaborator) Dave Lizmi, who’s a great guitar player,” Starr said. “We were batting some music back and forth and I started playing what I had of that song and singing the first couple of verse lines, and Dave Cobb was over in the corner of the studio on a couch. And Cobb came by having a cup of coffee and he said ‘What’s that?’ I said ‘Well, it’s not finished. It’s nothing yet.’ He said ‘Well, go finish it. I love it. We’ve got

to record it.’ “And Dave Cobb, I think he said you should call the album that, and it was just kind of an Ah-hah moment with all of us,” Starr said. “It was like ‘You’re right.’ It kind of cemented the whole week right here. Everything went so well and then to end on that sort of a bang was ‘Yeah man, you’re exactly right.’” The rest of the “You Hear Georgia” album demonstrates the band’s versatility, while still showing that Blackberry Smoke is first and foremost a rock and roll band. In addition to several other tuneful and muscular rockers (“All Over The Road,” “Live It Down” and “Morningside”), there’s a poppier tune laced with funk (“Hey Delilah”), a pure country song featuring a guest vocal from Jamey Johnson (“Lonesome For A Livin’”) and a strippedback gentle ballad (“Old Enough To Know”). Starr feels the new album, like each successive Blackberry Smoke album, finds the band growing musically and crafting a set of songs that’s a bit more cohesive. “The focus is a little clearer, I think, with each one (album)” Starr said. “I guess that’s bound to happen when a band’s been playing together for years and years. I hope the songwriting has grown. I feel like it has. It makes me feel good. I can go back to our first album and think, as a songwriter, think ‘Oh, well I wouldn’t have done that that way now’ or ‘I wouldn’t have said that exactly that way.’ But that’s just getting older, I guess. There are aspects of our first couple of records that I still love dearly, that, you know, youth and exuberance. But then I put on ‘You Hear Georgia’ and there are songs where I’m like we can still lay it down like we did when we were in our 20s.” Blackberry Smoke play a New Year’s Eve show at Johnny Mercer Theatre in the Savannah Civic Center on Dec 31, 2021, 8:00 p.m. Visit savannahcivic.com for information.

BOWL SEASON IS THE REASON ! WEDNESDAY, DEC 29

WEDNESDAY, DEC 22

Fenway Bowl - Virginia vs SMU 11am Pinstripe Bowl - Virginia Tech vs Maryland 2:15pm Cheez-IT Bowl - No. 19 Clemson vs Iowa State 5:45pm Alamo Bowl - No. 14 Oregon vs No. 16 Oklahoma 9:15pm

Armed Forces Bowl - Missouri vs Army 8pm

THURSDAY, DEC 23

Frisco Football Classic - Miami (Ohio) vs North Texas 3:30pm

THURSDAY, DEC 30

Duke’s Mayo Bowl - North Carolina vs South Carolina 11:30

Gasparillo Bowl - Florida vs UCF 7pm

Music City Bowl - Tennessee vs Purdue 3pm

FRIDAY, DEC 24

Peach Bowl - No. 10 Michigan State vs No. 12 Pittsburgh 7pm

Hawaii Bowl - Memphis vs Hawaii 8pm

Las Vegas Bowl - Wisconsion vs Arizona State 10:30pm

SATURDAY, DEC 25

Camellia Bowl - Ball State vs Georgia State 2:30pm

MONDAY, DEC 27

Quick Lane Bowl - Western Michigan vs Nevada 11am Military Bowl - East Carolina vs Boston College 2:30pm

TUESDAY, DEC 28

FRIDAY, DEC 31

Gator Bowl - No. 17 Wake Forest vs No. 25 Texas A&M 11am Sun Bowl - Washington State vs Miami (FL) 12pm Arizona Bowl - Central Michigan vs Boise State 2pm Cotton Bowl Classic ( College Football Playoff Semifinal) No. 1Alabama vs No. 4 Cincinnati 3:30pm Orange Bowl (College Football Playoff Semifinal) -

Birmingham Bowl - No. 20 Houston vs Auburn 12pm First Responder Bowl - Air Force vs Louisville 3:15pm Liberty Bowl - Texas Tech vs Mississippi State 6:45pm Holiday Bowl - No. 18 NC State vs UCLA 8pm Guaranteed Rate Bowl - Minnesota vs West Virginia 10:15pm

No. 2 Michigan vs No. 3 Georgia 7:30pm

SATURDAY, JAN 1

Outback Bowl - No. 12 Arkansas vs Penn State 12pm Citrus Bowl - No. 15 Iowa vs No. 22 Kentucky 1pm

Rose Bowl - No. 5 Ohio State vs No. 11 Utah 5pm Sugar Bowl - No. 7 Baylor vs No. 8 Ole Miss 8:45pm

TUESDAY, JAN 4

Texas Bowl - Kansas vs LSU 9pm

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Fiesta Bowl - No.5 Notre Dame vs No. 9 Oklahoma State 1pm

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CONNECT SAVANNAH MUSIC

SOUNDBOARD WHO IS PLAYING WHERE THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY 12/22 LIVE MUSIC

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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.

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. 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 12/23 LIVE MUSIC

Jazz’d Dave Smith 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. . CONNECT SAVANNAH | DEC. 22-JAN. 4, 2021

TRIVIA & GAMES

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 12/24 LIVE MUSIC

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.

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.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

SATURDAY 12/25 LIVE MUSIC

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

FRI/

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

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

SUNDAY 12/26 LIVE MUSIC

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.

KARL DENSON’S TINY UNIVERSE @ DISTRICT LIVE | 9PM

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a performance by Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at District Live! Led by singer and The Rolling Stones’ touring saxophonist Karl Denson, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is a seven-piece band that will bring the party for a special New Year’s Eve show at Plant Riverside District’s state-of-the-art music venue District Live. The acclaimed band will blend rock, funk, blues, soul and gospel sounds.

Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m. Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

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

TUESDAY 12/28

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

McDonough’s Open Mic/Jam, 9 p.m. Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m. Victory North PETER MAYER - A STARS & PROMISES CHRISTMAS TOUR, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

MONDAY 12/27 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

LIVE MUSIC

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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PETER MAYER @ VICTORY NORTH

This is the 22nd anniversary of Mayer’s acclaimed Christmas tour “Stars and Promises.” The Nashville native has released 25 albums to date and tours year round with the Peter Mayer Group. He’s also been the lead guitarist in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band since 1988. A legit guitar virtuoso. TUESDAY DEC 28 | 8 PM

Start the Christmas weekend with soulful, guitar-driven rock and roll. Led by the three Draucker siblings, their eponymous band continues to rock Savannah properly. A portion of drink sales will benefit New Ebenezer Retreat Center, a nonprofit facility in Rincon. Now do the right thing and have too many. THURSDAY DEC 23 | 7 PM

On the last Sunday night of the year, just like the first Sunday night of the year, few things are as reliable in Savannah as Voodoo Soup flattening Congress Street Social Club. Eric “Big E” Moore leads the band for yet another night of soul, funk, jazz, R&B and classic rock. You can set your watch to it. SUNDAY DEC 26 | 10 PM

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS JAM @ SALZBURG BALLROOM, JW MARRIOTT PLANT RIVERSIDE

Teddy Adams and the Savannah All-Star Jazz Ensemble keep a 39 year old Christmas tradition alive. Each year, the legends come home to play holiday songs and improv with the band, this year at the spectacular Salzburg Ballroom. All proceeds benefit Savannah Jazz and their scholarship programs. SATURDAY DEC 25 | 8 PM

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DRAUCKER @ ELECTRIC MOON

VOODOO SOUP @ CONGRESS STREET SOCIAL CLUB

PHOTOS FROM LOCAL EVENTS

Photos by Bunny Ware

View more photos online at connectsavannah.com/connected

2021 TLC TOURISM AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP DINNER On Tuesday, Dec. 14, night, the Tourism Leadership Council hosted its 23rd Annual Tourism Awards & Scholarship Dinner with more than 800 attendees. The event was a black-tie gala, honoring the best of the best in the tourism community. Sixteen awards were given to those who have gone above and beyond to make the tourism community a better place. This event also honored six area students who have received scholarships to further their studies in the tourism and hospitality field. Doris Williams, Jackie Schott, Marianne Ganem-Poppell, Amy Shippy, Katie Davis

. CONNECT SAVANNAH | DEC. 22-JAN. 4, 2021

Pam and Alaina Radford, Tara O’Sullivan, Tim Carlson, Jesslyn Harper

Kai Williams Renae Scott

Dusty Church & Laura Ross

Jace & Carson Daley

Stephen Plunk, Monica Krause, Blair Crabtree, Justin Stevenson

Zerik Samples, Cy Prince, Richard Sanders

PHOTOS FROM LOCAL EVENTS

Photos by Bunny Ware

View more photos online at connectsavannah.com/connected

Ansley and Elizabeth Poston Santa Claus, Pearson Poston

Zack and Gabriella Karatassos

Julian and Victoria Dilchrist

Hylee, Wrenn and Chris Rogers

Abigail and Emily Dover, Bennett and Ashley Groover

John, Emma and Grace Pizzichemi

TRUSTEES’ GARDEN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Zoey and Daniel Jackson III

Charles H. Morris, Sr., said “We’re going to be doing more of these kinds of things. 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.”

. CONNECT SAVANNAH | DEC. 22-JAN. 4, 2021

Trustees’ Garden hosted its second ever Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 18 at the Historic Kehoe Iron Works. The family event included Santa and Mrs. Claus, snow sledding (on 60 tons of fresh snow!), train rides, a bounce house, rock climbing and creative family fun. Families enjoyed hot cocoa and food from Platinum Pizza, Chick-Fil-A and Chazito’s Latin Cuisine around a 23 foot Christmas tree, while shopping for last-minute gifts from a local vendor pop-up.

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54 “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” airer 55 Elevator selection 57 Allows just a pair? 59 Full of dryer fluff 60 Blue-gray shark 61 “Now, more ___ ever ...” 62 Beehive State athletes 63 Part of MS-DOS 64 Janitor’s ringful DOWN 1 Field formerly home to the Brooklyn Dodgers 2 Vivid blue butterfly type 3 “The Marvelous Mrs. ___” 4 “Jan. 1 to now” column 5 Honey Smacks frog mascot introduced in 1972 6 “That’s ___!” (director’s shout) 7 Beach souvenir 8 “___ goes it?” 9 Hit Ctrl-S 10 First words of some proverbs 11 Furniture wood 12 Pecan, for one 15 Smoker contents, maybe 17 “All About ___” (Bette Davis movie) 21 Shaggy’s catchphrase 23 “I’m going ___ the hay ...” 24 Huge retelling 25 180-degree turn, slangily 26 Signed very simply 31 Fast food dessert inspiring the search question “Is the spoon a straw?” 32 Downhill event

33 Quaint cry of disgust 34 More bent out of shape? 35 Mountain, for example 36 Early Palm smartphone 37 Ecol. or econ. 38 PBS documentary film series since 1988 43 Want no part of 44 Franchise with recent legal questions about its tuna 45 They’ve been out for a while 47 1976 literary bestseller 48 Bit of light that’s harmful to the skin 49 Durable woods 50 “Believe It ___” 51 Queen’s “___ Bottomed Girls” 55 Reason for a fall shot 56 Burning 57 Ball club VIPs 58 Wall St. cert.

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