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What: Begins at 5pm, with music at Rousakis Plaza, food and drink. Fireworks begin about 9:30pm. When: Wed. July 4Where: Rousakis Plaza, River Street Cost: Free and open to the public

Armstrong’s College of Education “Become a Teacher” Info Session

Westerns at the Lucas: True Grit (USA 1969)

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What: Jump-start a teaching career- for bachelor’s degree holders in all stages of life and any major. When: Thu. June 28 Where: Armstrong Center Auditorium, 13040 Abercorn St Cost: Free and open to the public.

What: The original starring John Wayne and Glen Campbell. One of three classic westerns at the Lucas this weekend. When: Fri. June 29, 7 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Cost: $8, or $15 for all three films Info: lucastheatre.com/

Public Design Session for Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Single Origin Chocolate Tasting

What: Give input on what you’d like to see in a new marine science center. Thurs: 4-5 Opening remarks. 5-6 Work session. 6-7 reception. Friday: 1-4 Open studio. Sat: 4-6 Work in progress presentation. When: Thu. June 28, Fri. June 29 Where: Tybee Shrine Club, 1 Meddin Ave., Tybee Island Info: http://tybeemarinescience.org/

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What: Tasting of American chocolate

made from beans sourced from a single origin. Get tix at brownpapertickets.com. When: Fri. June 29, 8 p.m. Where: Foxy Loxy Print Gallery & Cafe, 1919 Bull St Cost: $25 Info: www.chocolatelabsav.com/

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What: Bay Street Theatre’s “most chilling show to date.” Shows are June 22nd-

What: Trip Tollison of Chamber of Commerce on road improvement and maintenance plans for the future. Online reservations requested. When: Thu. June 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Pirate’s House, 20 East Broad St. Cost: $20/members, $30/guests Info: www.buylocalsavannah.com./

Club One), 1 Jefferson St. Cost: $10 Gen.$15 Table Seating. Info: baystreettheatre.org/

Friday Night Fright Fest Midnight Movie: Asylum Blackout (2012, France)

What: Psychotronic Film Society’s month-

ly scary movie. A struggling band takes day jobs at a prison for the criminally insane. When a freak storm cuts power, they’re trapped with serial killers. When: Fri. June 29, 11:59 p.m. Where: Muse, 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: $10 Info: musesavannah.org/

Nature Outing: St. Catherine’s Island Beaches and Creeks

What: Wilderness Southeast guided boat

trip and beach access trip to one of Georgia’s barrier islands. Bring lunch. Fee includes use of binoculars. Reserve by phone or email: naturesavannah@gmail. com. When: Sat. June 30, 9 a.m. Where: Meet at Kilkenny Marina in Richmond Hill Cost: $80. Reservations required. Info: 912-236-8115. wilderness-southeast.org/

Music at Ft. Pulaski: Liberty County Mass Choir

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06 Editor’s Note 08 Civil Society 10 City Notebook 12 News Cycle 14 Blotter 15 Straight Dope 16 News of the Weird

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What: Angela Beasley’s Puppet People presents Juliette Gordon Low as more than “just the Girl Scout Lady” in this 45-minute show of music, storytelling, singing and puppets. When: Sat. June 30, 11 a.m. Where: Puppet Place, 3119 Furber Ave. Cost: $22 Info: puppetpeople.com/

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Film: Athens GA/Inside-Out (USA, 1987) verge in this classic documentary about Athens, Georgia, in the 1980s. Enjoy RC Cola, Nehi, Moonpies and live banjo music before the screening. In the film, Howard Finster is shown painting with his fingers and jamming on his banjo with Dex Romweber. Including scenes of Athens musicians R.E.M., The B-52s, Pylon, Love Tractor, the Flat Duo Jets. Screened in conjunction with an exhibition of Finster’s work. When: Thu. June 28, 7 p.m. Where: Jepson Center, 207 W York St Cost: Free to Telfair members. $5 nonmembers Info: telfair.org/

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otic musical blending classic songs and new material with historical events. When: Sat. June 30, 12 p.m. Where: Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. Hwy 80

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24 Finster exhibit 27 Food & Drink 28 Art patrol 29 Mark Your Calendar 30 movies

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What: Academy Award-winning film starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. One of three classic westerns at the Lucas this weekend. When: Sat. June 30, 3 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Cost: $8, or $15 for all three films Info: lucastheatre.com/

Percussionist Jam Session Featuring and Honoring Alex McNeil

What: Special guest drummers are Kenneth “Mista” Crawford, Jermaine Kicklight, and Lil’ Marc Williams. When: Sat. June 30, 6-10 p.m. Where: Second Arnold Baptist Church, 1427 East 37th St. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: jamsessionalex2012.eventbrite. com/

Westerns at the Lucas: 3:10 to Yuma (2007)

What: The 2007 remake of the 1957 film of the same name, with Josh Brolin and Russell Crowe. When: Sat. June 30, 7 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Cost: $8, or $15 for all three films Info: www.lucastheatre.com/

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Sunday Film: A Cat in Paris (2011, France)

What: Psychotronic Film Society continues “Movies Savannah Missed” with this film nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. 2, 5 and 8 p.m. When: Sun. July 1 Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: $8

Tybee Floatilla

What: Float your boat on Tybee’s Back River. Begins at Alley 3 and Chatham Ave. Ends at The Crab Shack. Funds go to Tybee Post Theater restoration. When: Sun. July 1, 11 a.m. Where: Register at The Crab Shack,

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Annual Blue vs. Gray Historic Reenactment Baseball Game

What: One of the oldest known photos of baseball was taken in 1862 at Fort Pulaski. Fort Pulaski staff and volunteers (as Union soldiers) play a Civil-War-era baseball game against Old Fort Jackson/Coastal Heritage Society staff and volunteers (as Confederate soldiers.) 1860’s rules will apply - underhanded pitching, no gloves. After the game, spectators can try their hand at old-time baseball. When: Sun. July 1, 2 p.m. Where: Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. Hwy 80 Cost: Park admission: $5. Free age 15 and under. Info: www.nps.gov/fopu

Music: Savannah Winds Symphonic Band Patriotic Concert

What: Patriotic salute to the armed forces; America, with narration by Major General Abrams. When: Sun. July 1, 3 p.m. Where: Armstrong’s Fine Arts Building, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost: $12 - $20; discounts available.

Tuesday Holiday Gaslight Tour of Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

What: Evening tour by candlelight of the birthplace of the founder of Girl Scouting. Reservations requested. When: Tue. July 3, 6:45 p.m. Where: Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 E. Oglethorpe Ave. Cost: $15 Info: 912-233-4501. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/

Fireworks at Tybee

What: Go early and be prepared to stay late. When: Tue. July 3, 9:30 p.m. Where: Parker Pier at South Beach, Tybrisa Street Cost: Free and open to the public

Wednesday Independence Day Fest and Fireworks at River Street

What: Begins at 5 p.m., with music at Rousakis Plaza, food and drink. Fireworks begin about 9:30 p.m. When: Wed. July 4 Where: Rousakis Plaza, River Street Cost: Free and open to the public

Post-Fireworks Beach Sweep

What: Celebrate your freedom by picking up someone else’s trash. Sponsored by City of Tybee Island and Georgia DNR. When: Wed. July 4, 6:30 a.m. Where: Meet at Parker Pier and Pavilion

Fort Pulaski Independence Day Events for Kids

What: Hourly musket firings, cannon firings, musters. 1 pm Make your own “Flat Civil War Soldier” 2 pm “Baseball in the Civil War” presentation followed by a game of pick-up baseball with Fort Pulaski staff. When: Wed. July 4, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Where: Fort Pulaski, U.S. Hwy 80 Cost: Park admission: $5. Free for 15 and under. Info: www.nps.gov/fopu

Cannons Across the Marsh

What: Fort King George’s annual Independence Day commemoration featuring artillery and musket firings, talks on Revolutionary War activities along the Altamaha River. Free watermelon and lemonade. Back by popular demand this year is canoeing. Visitors to the site will have the option to paddle a canoe out into the river in front of the fort, to hear and see the cannon firing demos from the water. When: Wed. July 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Fort King George, 302 McIntosh Rd. SE, Darien Cost: $3.75 - $6.50 Info: 912-437-4770. gastateparks. org/fortkinggeorge

Fort Morris Colonial Faire

What: Annual Independence Day events include games of skill, live colonial music, musket and cannon firing, opening/closing ceremonies. When: Wed. July 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Fort Morris, 7 miles east of I-95, exit 76, near Midway, Georgia., Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: 912-884-5999. gastateparks. org/FortMorris

Sand Gnats Baseball and Fireworks!

What: Savannah’s team begins a five-day home stand (through Sunday 7/8) against the Charleston Riverdogs. Independence Day fireworks display follows July 4 Wednesday night game. When: Wed. July 4, 6:05 p.m. Where: Historic Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park, 1401 E. Victory Dr., Cost: Gen. Adm. $7. Discounts available. Info: sandgnats.com cs

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One day when my kids ask what I did in college, I’ll just pull out my copy of Athens, GA: Inside/Out and let ‘em watch it. It’s not that I was in the movie or anything like that; I did, however, play drums in a few fairly forgettable bands that were part of the same Athens scene chronicled in that 1987 rock doc. For all the occasional swagger evident among the musicians in the movie, the truth is it was a comparatively innocent time. Athens, Ga., in the mid-1980s was a self-contained universe unto itself, with its own rules and folkways. The fact that the music scene there blew up into something close to a global phenomenon was almost a fluke. As far as I could tell, the bands were going to play what they were going to play regardless. And that was the beauty of it.

(Also, this: No internet!) The movie screens this Thursday June 28 at 7 p.m. as part of the opening of the new Howard Finster art exhibit at the Jepson Center. Connect Savannah is proud to be media sponsor of the event. At the combined screening/opening reception you can enjoy RC Cola, Southern food, Moon Pies, and three — three! — flavors of Nehi, courtesy of Quality Beverage. Did I mention live banjo music by Joe Flanders? All for a mere five bucks for non-Telfair members, free for members. In all, an excellent deal. You can read my story about Finster in this issue, as well as a closer look at Athens, GA: Inside/Out by Bill DeYoung.

Our Jessica Leigh Lebos contributes a couple of nifty piece this week as well, one a (possibly artfully embellished?) Hunter S. Thompson-style piece on the Drayton Tower, and another on the still-burgeoning mural on 34th and Habersham. I also contributed a late-breaking piece on the recent announcement by Robyn Reeder that her beloved Broughton store, Primary Art Supply, will be acquired by national chain Blick Art Materials. Geoff L. Johnson shot some awesome photos for the piece. There were some grumbles from the public about the sale, but as Robyn explains, it was either that or eventually she’d have to close Primary down without a deal at all. As it is — with current Primary employees all being offered jobs at the new place, which should open around August — it’s a rare win/win story coming out of this challenging business environment. cs

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GA Power rate cut due to costs, not politicians

Editor, The Public Service Commission recently announced Georgia Power’s request to lower electricity rates beginning in June — a full month earlier than ratepayers previously anticipated, saving home owners about $8 a month. Some might call these “savings” paltry in comparison with the $5 billion in rate increases Georgians have paid over the last five years, according to the consumer watch-dog group Georgia Watch. But Commissioner Chuck Eaton — a candidate for reelection this year — eagerly took credit for the decision to

cut rates which was mandatory because of lower fuel costs. The publicity of the statement and Eaton’s grab for credit are equally dubious. Why did Eaton so enthusiastically announce the June rate decrease, yet has rarely — if ever — broadcast the rate increases that have occurred during his tenure? The answer is simple: This announcement is all about election year politics. When Eaton championed Georgia Power’s reduction of customer bills he was doing nothing but pandering to voters for the upcoming election. Eaton hopes voters will welcome this news, and thank him with reelection support this November. But, we know what will happen if he’s elected again — he’ll go right back to providing

part-time representation and occasional communication Whether Eaton acknowledges it or not, he had nothing to do with this rate decrease. Natural gas prices are down all across the country, and Georgia Power has to pass these savings on to customers, because the law prohibits utility companies from making a profit on fuel costs. The truth is Eaton is not responsible for lowering our electricity bills; more advanced drilling and hydrofracking have just made producing American natural gas cheaper. We deserve a commissioner who is not only going to fight for consumers, but will make sure customers fully understand when their rates are going up and when they’re going down. Cheaper bills are great, but

only announcing rate decreases is far too easy, and politically expedient for Eaton. This kind of selective information is misleading to Georgians. Many ratepayers are sick and tired of politicians playing games with their wallets. While the cut in rates is a breath of fresh air for struggling Georgia families, we deserve better. We have a choice this November to either thank Eaton for the small popcorn and box of Goobers families can afford with the extra $8 a month, or we can finally bring some common sense, real leadership and genuine representation back to the Commission — it’s time we make the right decision. Steve Oppenheimer Candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission

OPENING JUNE 29! This exhibition is curated by Glen C. Davies, organized by Krannert Art Museum, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and sponsored in part by Fox Development Corporation; Thomas E. Scanlin; Office of the Chancellor, U of I; Office of the Provost and Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, U of I; Illinois Art Council; Krannert Art Museum Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle Fund; and Krannert Art Museum Council. Image: Howard Finster; The Super Powers (4581), 1985; Tractor enamel on wood; Courtesy of John Denton.

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Tower feist There it is, a great green monolith rising like a tectonic plate pushing out of the earth’s crust. In this flat city of few views, its 12 stories might as well be a mountain. My urge to climb it is primal, as if I am a giant gorilla instinctively seeking out the highest point to survey my surroundings. Except instead of scaling the windows, I plan to take the elevator. Love it or revile it, you can’t deny the drama of Drayton Tower. All clean lines and cool glass, it has dominated the corner of Liberty and Drayton since 1951, when father–and–son architectural team Cletus and William Bergen slapped sleepy Southern sensibilities upside the head with their chromed concrete box. Originally built to answer the call of the 1946 Veterans Emergency Housing Act, its European–influenced International Style was meant to convey progress and slick modern living. But the city’s nascent historical preservation movement decried the sparse design as soulless, aloof as an android in reflective sunglasses amongst the lacy porches of its elderly neighbors. The tower has not aged well in the last decades, some of its 4000 Solex windows broken or replaced with Plexiglass, giving off the impression of a once–handsome gent with missing teeth. Its cantilevered portico is edged with rust, one end of its ground floor commercial space boarded up. When the building turned 50 in 2002, it was entered into the National Register of Historic Places, much to the chagrin of its detractors. But bigger minds see its value as part of Savannah’s overall story. “People need to understand that this is a great example of International Style, one of the only ones in the South,” Historic Savannah Foundation president Daniel Carey reminds the haters. “History, like architecture, is a continuum. You don’t just pick the parts you want to preserve. The tower should be, even begrudgingly, embraced.” That means a hug for the tower’s

“trailer park in the sky” days when rent was cheap, as well as its floundering redevelopment by DrayProp, a group of businessmen who acquired the tower in 2005 for $8.35 million and sold it a few weeks ago to New York–based Flank, Inc. for $3.8 million. I call Flank principal Ken Copeland to ask how it feels to own Savannah’s most maligned edifice. “We see a huge opportunity here,” explains Copeland. “The whole mid–century, Mad Men aesthetic is enjoying a comeback, and once our redevelopment is finished, people are going to see the beauty in this building again.” He admits that there’s a “decent amount” of work to be done to make 100 plush one– and two–bedroom units out of the mostly–raw space, but promises by next spring “it’s going to be a modern, luxury apartment building when we’re done.” Flank plans to market big city amenities to its new tenants: Concierge, 24–hour doorman, the works. The commercial spaces downstairs, already occupied by Harris Baking Co. and ROBS salon, will surely fill up once again. It’s going to be fancy. Which means is if I ever want to take in a renegade vista from the top, I’d better get in before the construction crews. I have a real estate groupie friend who spends many evenings exploring our city’s urban rooftops, because like me, sometimes a girl just needs an eagle eye view of things. (I may or may not have climbed the bell tower of Mickve Israel synagogue last year, only to find that there is no bell.) More than a decade younger than me and unencumbered by familial responsibilities, my friend has spent lots of time roaming Savannah’s forgotten places. She’s driven around the ancient racetrack on Hutchison Island and laments that creepy old Candler Hospital is no longer accessible since its reclamation as Savannah Law School.

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She can slip through small spaces and bullshit her way out of just about anything, making her the perfect guide of the unfinished top floor of Drayton Tower. And since she is accompanying me on my gonzo journalistic fantasy, I shall heretofore refer to her as Lazlo. We meet just before sunset on the longest day of the year under the tower’s shadow. Through the lobby doors, Lazlo and I see the restored lush walnut paneling and stunning art–deco light fixture, exhumed during DrayProp’s hopeful attempt to restore the building before the economy tanked. But Lazlo’s friend who lives in the tower does not answer the text. Ever the resourceful one, Lazlo mentions something about picking the lock. Not sure if she’s serious, I point to the security cameras and whisper I’d rather use my gonzo Getting Arrested column on something more poignant than trespassing. We leave the lobby and walk around back, where an older gentleman is standing next to an open door. He introduces himself as Kenneth, a resident of the fifth floor, and waves a notebook at us. “Y’all got a pen I could use?” I hand one over, explaining that my associate and I would like to go up and look around. “Well, come on in!” he cries, and begins busily scribbling numbers in his book. As Lazlo and I start down the hallway, Kenneth calls after us. “The right elevator’s only for Jews, Greeks and Italians. And Sicilians. Other one is for whites and blacks.” Lazlo and I look at each other. Kenneth must’ve been living here a long time.

“We’ll take the service elevator,” Lazlo calls back. That’s when I realize he didn’t give me back my pen. The service elevator creaks and groans its way up, and it occurs to me that taking a creaky elevator to an abandoned construction site 12 stories off the ground may not be the wisest choice I made this week. Still, as I supposed, the view is stupendous. The space is naked, the windows dusty but unfettered. The sun has melted into the horizon behind the Talmadge Bridge, the lights along the river beginning to blink on. We walk around and around the open, concrete floor, taking in 360 degrees of Lowcountry. Looking out onto the spires of St. John the Baptist Cathedral, I spy a gorgeous rooftop garden along Drayton. Below the bustle of downtown Savannah is ensconced in leafy canopy. All above is quiet and serene. Actually, it’s a little too quiet. And it’s getting dark. “Did you bring a flashlight?” I ask. Lazlo informs me that flashlights are for sissies but scoots back to the elevator anyway and punches the button. Nothing. This is the point in the horror flick where the two plucky–but–stupid protagonists get raped by zombies. She pokes the button two, three, four more times. The elevator stays mute. “Oh that happens sometimes,” Lazlo says breezily, walking around the corner. “We’ll just take the stairs.” No, we will not. Apparently the new owners have put a shiny new padlock on the door to the stairwell. Lazlo shakes her hair. “No big deal. Just call your husband. Kenneth can

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He was definitely nonplussed about this particular exploit, but I was all, “Dude. It’s for work. You knew I wanted to be Hunter S. Thompson when you married me.” So even if we don’t get eaten by monsters, it looks like Lazlo and I will be starving to death on the top floor of the storied Drayton Tower. I’d write my last will and testament, except, of course, I don’t have a pen. I make a promise to my Maker that

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let him in.” My head begins to sweat. I would rather spend the night up here with the spiders before I’d call my worrying husband. My dear soulmate doesn’t even like me riding my bike at night, but he knows he cannot keep an adventurous spirit down. He can’t comprehend my King Kong compulsion for great heights and is not impressed about my intimate knowledge about the bell tower.

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if I get out of this one, I’ll take up a collection at synagogue for a bell. Just then, we hear the exhausted grind of the elevator. Lazlo grins like she knew it all along. “You weren’t really scared, were you?” I will admit here that yes, yes I was. And I may be cured of my urge to climb to the tops of abandoned buildings. At least at night. As we step out into the posh lobby, Kenneth is sitting on one of the deep couches, still at work on his columns of numbers. He eyeballs us. “You came down the wrong elevator,” he says, tapping my pen on his knee. He holds it out, ruefully. I don’t imagine that Kenneth, who seems harmless but is likely dependent on a host of public services, will continue to live in Drayton Tower after it’s spruced up to its new glory. “Keep it,” I say. Lazlo and I head across the street to McDonough’s for a beer. I look back up at the tower, pocked with the light of its few current residents, glad to have a tiny piece of its once and future story. cs

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on steroids’ Broughton Street art supply store announces win/win acquisition by national chain by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

We’ve heard it many times before: Big national chain store comes into town, puts small, locally–owned store out of business. It’s a sad story. Except when it isn’t. Robyn Reeder, co–owner of the beloved Primary Art Supply, says she and her partner were able to negotiate the sale of her nearly 20–year–old Broughton Street institution to the national chain Blick Art Materials into a win/win situation for everyone — including Primary Art employees. “That’s the greatest part: Our entire

staff has not only been offered jobs with Blick, they’re all actually going. It’ll be Primary on steroids,” she laughs. “We’ve been working with the same customers for almost 20 years now and we hope everyone will follow us over there.” By “over there” Reeder is referring to what will be the new “superstore”

location of Blick, at 318 E. Broughton Street closer to SCAD’s Jen Library. She says the big switch could happen as soon as August. (Reeder and her business partner Amy Spurlock own the current Primary building at 14 E. Broughton; their vintage clothing store Civvie’s stays in business upstairs while the downstairs art store space will eventually be leased to a new business.) “The new space is huge and really impressive,” she says. “We’ve been a big part of the revitalization of Broughton since 1996, and now it’s

neat that we’ll also be a part of the newest big thing happening here too.” Reeder wouldn’t reveal the terms of the sale but says she’s very happy with the sale price, and at least as happy about the result for her employees. “We were sort of at a standstill. We weren’t able to offer what the big chains can offer as far as benefits and wages,” she says. “Our priority in this negotiation was making sure our employees would have the opportunity to get jobs with what we know will end up being better wages and benefits than they had before.”

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Primary Art Supply, one of the great downtown small business success stories, was founded by Spurlock, a metals and jewelry student at SCAD. “We met in class and I worked for her for a few years,” Reeder relates, “and then we became partners when she decided to move out west to Santa Fe in 2000. ” Reeder still considers herself a strong supporter of local small businesses, and says she fought the good fight as long as she could. Those who doubt her resolve need only consider her seven–year battle with cancer as proof of her tenacity. But the writing on the wall became clear awhile ago. “Two years ago Utrecht came into town,” she says, referring to another

chain store that set up shop on MLK Jr. Boulevard. “That was the beginning of tough times for us — the increased competition coupled with the recession really had us struggling. The simple reality was we weren’t going to be able to survive.” Reeder says that SCAD’s growth, while good for the city overall, also meant that “it was only a matter of time” before another art supply chain would want to get in on the action. Sure enough, “we got word Blick was coming, and the news was kind of devastating,” she says. “We knew we wouldn’t be able to compete at that point, sandwiched in between two big chain stores. Our days were numbered.” Then something funny happened

— Blick apparently did the right thing. “This is where we have the utmost respect for the way they do business,” Reeder recalls. “They’re working like this all around the country. Instead of just crushing small businesses — which they surely could have done in our case — they put out a proposal.” While Reeder confesses to having a certain amount of proud resistance in the beginning, she says after negotiation the terms of the deal simply became too attractive to pass up. Plus, her longtime customers will get an added benefit. “It’s hard to compete with a chain, because in reality we can’t compete on pricing. But now we can, and it’s exciting. We’ll be able to do the same

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The ‘muralcle’ continues The faces of community emerge, on the wall and off by Jessica Leigh Lebos | jll@connectsavannah.com

Once more, the vacant lot on the corner of Habersham and 34th streets is buzzing with activity. Baseball cap sideways, artist Troy Wandzel spraypaints flowers along the bottom of the cinderblock wall, calling out to passersby to have their portraits painted inside the blooms. He’s painted around 20 faces since setting up shop, and anticipates around 50 will fill out his vision of a “crowd” as a field of flowers. Residents from the surrounding Thomas Square neighborhood have stopped by to sit under his paint–spattered canopy. Others have driven across town for the privilege. The texture of the wall has proved daunting for the prolific Wandzel, who usually works in his studio off Price Street. “I’m having to rethink how I apply paint,” he grins. “It’s getting me out of my comfort zone.” Happy as he is that his colorful meadow of smiles is filling in, he believes the most important aspect of

this project is the process itself. “The most interesting part of this is the interaction with the community,” he muses, brandishing final touches on a forehead here, a cheekbone there. “This is about the conversation that goes on.” The theme of engaging a community into conversation through public art continues to echo through the city. It’s one of the founding principles of SeeSAW, the organization that petitioned the city’s Site and Monument Commission to create a public mural policy last November. But that doesn’t mean the discourse is always delightful — sometimes everyone has to get out of their comfort zones. Following the week–long creation of Katherine Sandoz’s dreamy abstract marshscape on the Habersham wall in January, SeeSAW founding members Matt Hebermehl and James “Dr.

Large photo: a detail of the mural. Inset: Troy Wandzel at work

Z” Zdaniewski teamed up with activists Meghan Luther and Francis Allen to create two separate installations of Candy Chang’s “Before I Die,” one on MLK Jr. Blvd. and the other on along the Waters Avenue corridor. These interactive blackboards revealed much about the people who confessed their heart’s desire upon them, but also irked a few folks living near the more residential Waters mural who didn’t appreciate the occasional inappropriate content. The residents complained to the mayor and city council, some of whom murmured at a recent workshop that perhaps public art isn’t such a hot idea. The artists were heartbroken, as their intention for “Before I Die” was to provide a space for people to scrawl their personal truths. For the most part, it worked.

“It was cathartic, there was so much love and loss up there,” says Hebermehl of the raw emotions on the Waters board. “The complaints took away from what the rest of the neighborhood experienced.” For the most part, the Site and Monument Commission and its parent organization, the Metropolitan Planning Commission, have been behind SeeSAW’s mission. In spite of the “Before I Die” controversy, the SMC passed its approval of Wandzel’s petition at its June 7 meeting. (In addition to the required 10– day posted sign, all property owners within 200 feet were hand-delivered letters notifying them of the project.) Any decisions concerning the amendment of the new mural policy have been deferred until September. The shake–up seemed to strengthen this informal group of painters — Wandzel, Sandoz and SeeSAW founders as well as a revolving cast of others like Jose Ray and Adolfo Hernandez. “A lot of us have been bouncing around each other’s studios for a couple of years, doing collaborative work, having a dialogue,” says Hebermehl. “What happens is we end up relating the work back and forth.” This mutual admiration is evident on the wall: Though the original petition for the Habersham wall called for revolving content every three to four months, Wandzel chose to add to Sandoz’s work rather than paint over it, using flowers to symbolize Sandoz’s recent gallery show, “Flower Power.” “Troy and I have been working together since forever, but I had no expectations of his plan,” says Sandoz of the transition of her Turtle Island landscape into an underlayer for his new work. “I’m thrilled.” Wandzel sees the layering of the mural as vital. “Now we’ve got this progressive voice happening, the story of the action here,” he explains between brushstrokes. “It’s visual record of the process. It’s a living, breathing thing.” As if on cue, up walk Occupy Savannah fixtures Brett Dykes and Arthur Strickland, passing by on their daily sojourn to Emmet Park. They sit under the canopy and Wandzel begins to paint them into the wall. The artists and activists, just introduced, chat easily about community, culture and the city itself. “See?” says Wandzel. “The conversation continues.” cs

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Why drivers should love bike lanes The annual Dump the Pump commuting challenge is designed to demonstrate that riding a bicycle or taking the bus can often be just as fast as driving. And in the case of bicycling, even faster, as was proved for the fourth year in row on June 21. First time competitor Kristin Mulzer arrived on her bike at City Hall just ahead of Sean Brandon, who drove, and Bill Broker, who caught a CAT. Mulzer’s cycling skill and stamina no doubt helped her compete against opponents travelling in vehicles capable of higher top speeds. In addition, the playing field was leveled by — well — a level playing field. That is to say, Savannah’s flat terrain removes one of the most daunting obstacles cyclists face in some other cities: hills. Savannah’s lack of hills makes going by bike a viable option for people of all ages and fitness levels, a situation that is not the case in many cities. We possess an asset here that can’t be bought at any price. That doesn’t mean we can forgo investments in making Savannah more bicycle friendly. To the contrary, we’d be foolish not to capitalize on our considerable topographic advantage. That’s why it’s all the more frustrating when critics contend that paying for infrastructure that helps Paul the cyclist, effectively steals money from projects that would serve Peter the driver. This is simply not true. In fact, Peter the driver accrues benefits from every dollar spent on projects that help Paul the cyclist. For example, I recently read a complaint that the meager sum devoted to creating the new Price Street bike lane would have been better spent repairing potholes. First, and believe me when I say this, no one is more sensitive to poor street surface conditions than cyclists. I’ve been driving for

almost three decades and I’ve never hit a pothole that ejected me from my car. On the other hand, on my bike I’ve narrowly dodged many that would have easily sent me over my handlebars. If anyone has a right to complain about potholes, it’s people who ride bikes. And what degraded the streets in the first place? While the elements surely take their toll, our cars and trucks are responsible for much of that wear and tear. Imagine how long we could go between re–pavings if more trips were made on vehicles weighing tens of pounds instead of inside of vehicles weighing thousands. I suspect the left lane of Price Street will require resurfacing long before bicycle traffic wears down the right lane. Next, how about the suggestion that instead of creating lanes for bikes, we should be creating more lanes for cars? It turns out encouraging bicycling can significantly reduce the need for additional car carrying capacity. League of American Bicyclists Policy Analyst Darren Flusche examined the most recent statistics for vehicle miles travelled in the United States and noted that due to the economy, “Americans drove slightly less in 2011 than they did in 2010,” yet this created a “striking result: Congestion decreased 30 percent.” What Flusche is driving at is the idea that replacing even a small number of car trips with bike trips can drastically reduce gridlock. After all, you can’t be stuck behind a car that’s been left at home in the garage. Drivers who are weary of hours lost sitting in traffic or who are tired of coffee spills caused by driving over potholes should be leading the call for a safe, convenient and connected bicycle infrastructure in Savannah. Some of which could be achieved through projects listed in the upcoming transportation referendum (more on that soon). Once the network is in place, don’t worry — cyclists will take it from there and make good use of these bikeways. cs

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Killer at large Police are investigating the shooting death of a Savannah firefighter who interrupted an attempted robbery in a bar parking lot in Sandfly area.

Wesley Franklin, 21, was in Deb’s Pub and Grub off Skidaway Drive on Norwood Avenue just after 2 a.m., when he heard a shot and stepped outside. He saw a black male attempting to rob some patrons and who had apparently fired the shot. The gunman fired again, this time at Franklin, and ran as Franklin returned inside the business. Franklin died in surgery after being transported to Memorial University Medical Center. Police saturated the area but as of this writing no suspects had emerged. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at

(912) 234–2020 or text CRIMES (274637). In the body type, include “CStop2020” plus the tip. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. Sandfly area merchants have also banded together to offer a reward for information. • A Savannah man wanted for shooting a woman driving her grandchild home turned himself in to police. Kemarseilles Defuente Harvey, 19, of the 5100 block of Wendell Street, surrendered Saturday afternoon to face two charges of aggravated assault. Wanda Butler, 53, of the 500 block of Ewell Street, was leaving a family gathering when she drove onto Sherman Avenue beside Staley Heights Park and pulled over to park about 10 p.m. Her young grandchild was in the car with her. Several men were congregating in the park and shots were fired, including one that struck Butler. The child was not injured. Butler was transported to Memorial University

Medical Center where she was admitted for treatment of a non–life threatening injury. • A 14–year–old Savannah youth was charged with six offenses after stealing a pickup truck, striking two women pedestrians and crashing into a utility pole. The teenager turned herself in, accompanied by her mother, after police began investigating the events in the area of Waters Avenue and Ott and 39th streets. She has been charged with theft by taking (auto), reckless conduct, driving without a license, two counts of failure to report an accident with injuries, and hit and run. She has been transferred to the Youth Detention Center. The Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is continuing to investigate and is contemplating additional traffic charges. The teenager had entered the truck

that was left in the parking lot of the Pennysaver convenience Store at Waters and 39th with keys in the ignition about 10:35 a.m. She drove to Ott Street where she swerved and struck two women talking on the side of the street, and then crashed into a utility pole. Vickie White, 46, of the 900 block of East 39th Street, and Georgia Thomas, 68, of the 1000 block of East 38th Street, were transported to Memorial University Medical Center. Thomas was admitted for treatment of serious injuries described as serious. White was treated for minor injuries. cs

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In a recent debate about monogamy, I observed that college students, and young people in general, tended to be more promiscuous early in life and settled down later. My comrade said that was a myth popularized by the media and cited a source to the effect that college people were quite monogamous. So which is it? —Mike Thorne, Intercourse, Alabama If you merely mean that people in their carefree twenties have more sex partners and for that matter more sex (i.e., any) than they do after acquiring spouses and mortgages, the answer is: of course, what else would you expect? On the other hand, perhaps your comrade has been browsing in the Oxford English Dictionary, which defines promiscuous as “undiscriminating in sexual relations . . . characterized by frequent changes of sexual partner.” In short, he thinks the question isn’t whether college students get laid somewhat more often than their elders, but whether they’ll screw anything with a pulse. Generally speaking the answer seems to be no, but with an asterisk. Let’s look at the general population age 20-24, whose sexual habits have been studied with devotion by the Centers for Disease Control. Within this group, 12 percent of women have never had opposite-sex sexual contact; 5 percent have, but not in the last year; 58 percent have had one sexual partner in that time; 14 percent have had two; and 10 percent have had three or more. Men’s responses break down similarly, which is surprising given the male propensity to lie: 14 percent have never had heterosexual sex; 6 percent have but not recently; 50 percent have had one partner in the last year; 12 percent have had two; and 16 percent three or more. Other interesting tidbits for your voyeuristic pleasure: nearly one in three women have had anal sex and one in six a same-sex encounter by the time they’re 24. Men report about the same number in the hetero anal sex department, but far fewer acknowledge same-

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sex experiences—just 6 percent. Conclusion #1: Even as kids, most of us lead sedate sexual lives, with only a minority getting a lot of action. Hardly the impression you get from our salivating media, which leads us to conclusion #2: Sex—at least of the rambunctious variety—is largely a spectator sport. But you asked about college students. Turning to this subset we find: • The 2008 National College Health Assessment found 13 percent of women and 18 percent of men having three or more sexual partners, same- or opposite-sex, in the previous year, in line with the CDC’s general-population figures. However, only 24 percent of male and 19 percent of female college students had had anal sex, rates significantly lower than the CDC found. What does this tell us? Beats me. • Going way back, the New England Journal of Medicine tracked the sexual lives of women students 1975-1989 and found the number who’d had one or fewer sexual partners in the previous year ranged from 58-63 percent, with little change over time. But partner quantity increased significantly—the number of college women who’d had only one sexual partner decreased by half, while the number who’d had two to five partners increased by 29 percent. • A 2004 University of Pennsylvania study of a collegiate crowd found men on average had had a little over four partners of either sex, while women had under three, about the same numbers as in the general population. Given these unimpressive numbers, one may ask whence comes the belief that college life is a nonstop orgy. Hollywood bears much of the blame, but another factor may be the collegiate phenomenon known as a hookup—a casual sexual encounter not necessarily ending in intercourse, which has replaced that obsolete ritual the date. A survey of 555 northeastern college students found 78 percent had had at least one hookup, although only 30 percent led to intercourse. Less than one in eight had a hookup evolve into a long-term relationship. Another study of 382 college students found 37 percent had most recently hooked up for sex with a stranger or someone they hardly knew, and one in five was cheating on a current partner. So promiscuitywise, we relics can take comfort in knowing that while college students may not be outdoing us in terms of quantity, what sex they do have, by and large, is just as cheap. cs

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news of the weird More Tennessee Super-Breeders Update: Last week’s News of the Weird gave serial impregnator Desmond Hatchett, of Knoxville, Tenn., too much credit. It is true that he has fathered at least 24 kids by at least 11 different women (and has no hope of meeting child-support obligations), but he is hardly Tennessee’s most prolific. A June summary by the Daily Mail of London (citing WMC-TV and WREGTV in Memphis) revealed that Terry Turnage of Memphis has 23 children by 17 different women, and Richard M. Colbert (also from Memphis) has 25 with 18 women. Courts have ordered the men to pay the various mothers monthly support ranging from $259 to $309, but one woman said the most she had ever seen from Turnage was $9.

To the Ninth Ring of Hell • Debbie Stevens, 47, filed a claim before the New York Human Rights commission in April alleging that she was fired in November by Ms. Jackie Brucia, a controller of the Atlantic Automotive Group of West Islip, N.Y., after Stevens failed to recover quickly enough from major surgery in August. Stevens had donated a kidney to Brucia, who apparently could not understand why Stevens was still in pain by Sept. 6 so that she needed more time off. (Actually, since Brucia and Stevens were not perfect matches, Brucia had Stevens donate to a woman ahead of Brucia on the waiting list, which

created an opening for Brucia. As she was being placed in a hold• In April, a jury in Charlotte, N.C., ing cell, a cache of drugs fell onto the convicted Charles Hinton, 47, for floor. Deputies soon figured out that a a break-in at the Levine Children’s condom Amanatides had placed into Hospital in 2010, where he had been a bodily orifice had burst. The final charged with stealing 10 video gaming inventory: 26 Oxycontins, 10 Ambiens, systems that sick children relied on for 50 Valiums, 37 Adderalls, plus 133 entertainment while they received canmore prescription pills and four bagcer treatment. gies containing heroin. The sequence • A CNN investigation was captured on surrevealed in May that the veillance video. Disabled Veterans National Continuing Crisis Foundation had collected almost $56 million in • Things People I shall vandonations over four years Believe: Seattle attorney quish thee but given nearly all of it to Andrew Basiago told with my pooptwo direct-mail fundraisHuffington Post in April er scooper ing companies. CNN was that he “time-traveled” able to locate a small veteight times as a child as erans charity in Birmingpart of the secret Projham, Ala., that received ect Pegasus staged by help, but mainly in the the Pentagon’s notoriform of 2,600 bags of ous Defense Advanced cough drops, 2,200 bottles Research Projects of sanitizers, 11,520 bags Agency. Another lawof coconut M&Ms and 700 yer, Alfred Webre, pairs of Navy dress shoes. recently explained, Another, in Prescott, Ariz., matter-of-factly, to a received hundreds of chef ’s seminar audience in coats and aprons, cans of acrylic paint Vancouver, British Columbia, that and a needlepoint design pillowcase. teleportation is an “inexpensive, enviSaid the manager of the Birmingham ronmentally friendly means of transcharity, “I ask myself what the heck are portation” and was used most recently these people doing.” by then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld “to transport troops to batOops! tle.” Basiago said, in a flourish of detail, that he was at Ford’s Theater the night • Andrea Amanatides suffered a Abraham Lincoln was assassinated but boo-boo in May while being booked did not witness it, and said that twice, to begin a six-month jail sentence in he ran into himself while back in the Albany, N.Y., for a probation violation.

past. • In June, the North Carolina Senate passed a state House of Representatives bill (House Bill 819) that orders scientists to use the “correct” way to predict weather in North Carolina. The bill requires that only historical analogies back to 1900 be used to predict sea-level rise — meaning that scientists must ignore “feedback loops” in which recent, consistent heat and violent atmospheric conditions suggest more radical weather. For example, nine of the hottest 10 years on record have occurred since 2000, but North Carolina scientists must not be swayed by that fact because only patterns of the more stable 20th century can forecast 21st-century sea levels.

Sounds Like a Joke • In testimony at an extortion trial in New York City in June, Anthony Russo (alleged Colombo family associate) told prosecutors that a mob war was narrowly averted after another Colombo hand learned that a new Staten Island pizza parlor (run by an alleged Bonanno associate) featured pies that suspiciously resembled those of the top-rated L&B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn, which has Colombo ties. Representatives of the families had a “sit-down” (at a neutral site — a Panera Bread restaurant!) and worked out a payment plan to satisfy L&B. • Seattle police reported that a woman had been walking her dog in Plymouth Pillars Park at about 2 a.m. on May 10 and allegedly making noise

Bright Ideas • Good to Know: Five hikers on holiday from Miami got lost overnight on May 3 high in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, N.Y., and endured a night of rain with temperatures in the 40s before they were rescued. One or more of the hikers (number unclear in the news report) got to test one theory of bodywarming, but learned that its benefit was illusory. That is, warming up a cold body by urinating on it provides only momentary, if any, relief. • Serial flasher-alcoholic Michael McShane, 55, of Workington, England, seems well aware of the serious problem he has. He has been arrested 283 times (190 convictions) for indecent exposure and public drinking, and was apparently trying to keep himself out of trouble one night in

April by dressing in two pairs of pants, so that if he shed one, he would still be within the law. However, on that night, police picked up a passedout McShane outside a bar where he had already managed to pull both pairs of trousers down past his buttocks, and in May, he garnered conviction number 191.

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that disturbed another man. Both were carrying pooper scoopers, and it is unclear which of the two started it, but the woman claimed the man jousted his toward her off and on in a “30-minute” duel, as she used hers to block his assaults.

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People Different From Us Earlier this year, Tokyo artist Mao Sugiyama, 22, had elective surgery to remove his genitals, underscoring his commitment to an “asexual” lifestyle in which his behavior and attitude are supposedly completely irrelevant to whether he is male or female. Then, on April 8, he solicited diners to a meal (for the equivalent of about $250 each) in which his genitals were cooked and served, garnished with button mushrooms and Italian parsley. CS

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From Carrollton, slightly southwest of Atlanta, Baby Baby is a Georgian juggernaut. It’s a multi–racial, multi–genre dance band that you simply cannot ignore – the music is puree–blended rock ‘n’ roll, punk, metal and R&B, all delivered with panache, swagger and an infectious sense of humor. They usually perform shirtless, wearing only brightly–colored bathing suits. Sometimes they’ve got painted faces. What they don’t do is stand still. Here’s a quaint description of Baby Baby, composed just for them by their buds in Gun Party, the At 8 p.m. Thursday, June 28 other Atlanta–area band playing on the June 29 Wormhole bill: “Quit hatin. These dudes are fun. RauTaco Abajo, 217 W. Broughton St. cous party tunes. Sometimes feete shufflink , sometimes a touch of metaltastic. These guys like hard Special appearance by KidSyc work and ball sweat. If you haven’t started moving yet, then you are really really running out of excuses at this point. Save your excuses for when you need them, like the next day when you were supposed Also: At 9 p.m. Friday, June 29 to meet this cute girl for coffee at eleven AM, which you make but then have to explain your godawful Wormhole Bar, 2307 Bull Street smell because you met her at bible study and want her to think you are something that you are not.” With Gun Party, Each and Every Fiery, funny frontman, singer and guitarist Fontez Brooks makes no bones about Baby Baby’s eleOpus vated status as a party band. “We actually started a coalition against cocky musicians who think they run everything,” he told Performer magazine “They get onstage and they fart around for 30 minutes. Everyone [in bands] thinks they got something due to them because they are in a band. It’s getting really ridiculous. “Once we got more serious we started realizing that we could help people have fun. The word ‘fun’ is actually endangered. People don’t have fun any more.”

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Donald Moats and Habitat Noise, one of Savannah’s grittiest grunge–era trios, are releasing their first full–length CD, and will introduce it at the June 28 gig at Screamin’ Mimi’s 2 (10 Whitaker St.).... The Accomplices, Matt Eckstein’s intoxicating Americana outfit (mandolin, fiddle, standup bass and washboard!) are at Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub June 29 (Friday) and Tybee’s North Beach Grill June 30 (Saturday) That’s them in the photo ... Boston’s ultra–hip rock/pop outfit Ultraviolet Hippopotamus makes a return visit to Live Wire Music Hall June 30 ... On the horizon: Singer/songwriter Edwin McCain headlines a free community concert (in the afternoon) Saturday, July 7 at Tubby’s in Thunderbolt; Classic metal from Prong (the original lineup) and Corrosion of Conformity July 28 at the Jinx ... CS

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The mandolin takes the first solo, then the fiddle ... then the kazoo. Somehow, it works. It’s utterly charming stuff. Adele, a native of Ohio, currently lives in Nashville, where she is generating buzz for her warn, fuzzy and fun hybrid of Americana styles. The red–headed singer, songwriter, guitarist and kazoo player fronts The Grand Band, an all–acoustic outfit bringing vintage musical forms onto the same stage (and sometimes, the same song) with their more contemporaneous cousins. Grace Adele and the Grand Band – the touring version is a trio, with guitar, mandolin and cello – debuts in our area with a Friday show at North Beach Grill on Tybee Island. I was going to start by asking if you had a day job – and then I read online that you work at Uncle Classic Barbershop in Nashville. So that means ... Grace Adele: Yeah, I’m a part–time barber. Many haircuts per day. It’s a modern twist on the classic barber shop – we do the straight–razor shaves and hot towels on the face. It’s a very cool place. And in Nashville, people are pretty flexible in that a lot of their employees are musicians ... my shop owner has been very accommodating. It’s been a nice dual life for me, being a barber and a musician. You started out as a dancer – that’s something that never really goes away. Do you still think of yourself as a dancer? Grace Adele: I take dance classes here and there still, just for fun. I’ve spent most of my life being really involved in the dance world, so I still sort of think of myself as a dancer. Definitely more of a singer and songwriter, at this point, but it’s something I just can’t shake. You studied ballet from a young age, but I understand you always wanted to be a Rockette? Where did that ambition come from? Grace Adele: I saw the Rockettes live, and then I started going to some of their workshops – from there I started

going to New York and auditioning. I’d done a lot of ballet, but I’m very tall, so in the dance world the Rockettes just kind of made more sense to me. I’d grown up with a lot of theater, that background, and the Rockettes definitely had that vaudeville–type thing. I’ve always been into that, the old Hollywood movies and Tin Pan Alley. To me, the Rockettes just encompassed all that. I was chasing that dream, and honestly, I just ran out of money. I started to shift my focus more, really enjoying writing and singing.

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One day I was workin’ on a patch job on a bicycle, and I was rubbin’ some white paint on that patch with this finger here, and I looked at the round tip of my finger, and there was a human face on it... then a warm feelin’ come over my body, and a voice spoke to me and said, ‘Paint sacred art.’ — The Rev. Howard Finster VISIONARY ARTIST. Man of God. Friend to some of rock’s most seminal musicians. Master showman and raconteur in the grand Southern tradition. All those things and more — the late folk artist Howard Finster was an American original and one of the South’s great contributions to the nation’s cultural fabric. He was also, as we say down here, a hoot. “Howard was such an outsized personality. He was so dynamic,” says Harry DeLorme, Senior Curator of Education for the Telfair Museums. “He sold himself very well. There was that famous appearance on the old Tonight Show when he basically upstaged Johnny Carson,” DeLorme says. “He was a ham, but very magnetic and personal. It came from years of preaching.” Finster’s outsized personality is evident in his now–iconic folk or “outsider” art paintings, some of which have graced albums by artists such as R.E.M. and Talking Heads. You can see many examples of Finster’s original work in the new show “Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Reverend Howard Finster” at the Telfair’s Jepson Center of Arts beginning this Thursday, when the show opens with Southern-themed refreshments and a screening of the rock doc Athens GA Inside/Out. The show is traveling across the U.S, but ironically Savannah is the only venue in the Alabama native’s adoptive state of Georgia to host the show. “Finster’s one of the best known self–taught artists in U.S. history,” says DeLorme. “It’s a great opportunity for us and for Savannah to see a large body of his

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Finster’s art was used on both the cover and the back of Talking Heads’ Little Creatures album, selected as “Album Cover of the Year” by Rolling Stone magazine. Of the many Bible verses featured on the cover, Finster — who preached for decades before becoming an artist — famously said: ‘I think there’s 26 religious verses on that first cover I done for them. They sold a million records in the first two and a half months after it come out, so that’s 26 million verses I got out into the world in two and a half months!’ Work on left is commissioned album cover for Little Creatures; on right, The Super Powers (1985), on the back cover

work in one place.” DeLorme adds that the Telfair hosting the show is even more appropriate given that “we were the venue for one of the first shows that really brought his work out there to the public.” It went like this: Way back in 1976 the Telfair was one of three venues in the state to host the show “Missing Pieces: Georgia Folk Art, 1770–1976,” the first to feature works by Finster. “It was really the first traveling museum exhibition to put Finster’s work out there in the public sphere,” says DeLorme. “It wasn’t long after he had his famous vision. That show happened in 1976, the same year he began to produce paintings. So the Telfair was really his beginning.” While that 1976 vision was crucial to Finster’s development, it wasn’t his first call to serve God. He had actually been preaching the gospel from the age of 16 in Alabama. By the 1960s he had retired from preaching and moved to his new home outside Summerville, devoting most of his time to the “Plant Farm Museum,” an outdoor installation. It wasn’t long after Finster’s ‘76 epiphany, however, before collectors and galleries in art markets throughout the country began taking this gregarious yet self–deprecating eccentric seriously as an American artist. The Phyllis Kind Gallery in New York was a key early advocate. Finster would go on to exhibit at such prestigious museums as Atlanta’s High Museum, which still maintains a permanent exhibit of his work. Finster died in 2001 after having an impact not only on American folk

art, but world pop culture as well. The crux of his fame came with his association with the burgeoning music scene in Athens, Ga. Though Finster himself lived in Summerville in the northwest part of Georgia, by the early 1980s his work and eccentric personality made inroads into the eclectic culture springing up in the university town on the other side of Atlanta. “By the early ‘80s in Athens you had this interesting convergence of contemporary artists and art students and folk art and music all in the same place,” says DeLorme. These interests vectored through the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia, which had students who also played in bands such

as R.E.M. and Pylon. “There was always a big interest in folk art at the UGA art department,” explains DeLorme. “They played a big role in Finster’s career. Professors there were very supportive — such as Art Rosenbaum, who’s done so much to preserve folk music in particular, and actually won a Grammy for his compilations of field recordings.” 1983 was a huge year for Finster. R.E.M. filmed part of the video for their breakthrough college radio single “Radio Free Europe” in Finster’s art garden at Summerville (by then renamed Paradise Garden). That was also the year Finster appeared on The Tonight Show, he and his banjo essentially hijacking the show from a bemused Carson.

Above, Big Watch Dog of Space (1983); on preceding page, Matthew Arient’s Angel (1987)

Finster would go on to contribute artwork for the cover of R.E.M.’s second full–length album, Reckoning, and Talking Heads’ Little Creatures. As a graduate himself of the Dodd School at UGA, DeLorme says Finster and Georgia folk art have great personal resonance as well. “Folk art and self–taught art was something that was very much part of my experience as an art student,” he says. “Folk musicians sometimes performed and modeled for us.” While not all the work in the show is religious in nature, the bulk is. “It’s part of the culture of the South. A lot of self–taught artists came up in very religious environments,” DeLorme says. “It’s part of who they are, and it’s expressed in their work.” While admiring the work of these self–taught visionary artists, it’s always important to remember that what may look like commercialism was also intended for another purpose. “Finster wanted to preach through his work,” DeLorme says. “He was always talking about how many more people he could reach by putting his work on the cover of popular albums.” cs Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Rev. Howard Finster When: Opening Thur. June 28, 5:30 p.m., Athens GA Inside Out screening 7 p.m. Where: Jepson Center, 208 W. York St. Cost: Opening and film $5 for non–members, free to Telfair members. Admission includes refreshments, live banjo, movie and exhibit. Info: telfair.org

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One of the (many) supremely odd moments in the documentary film Athens, GA. Inside/ Out depicts Dex Romweber, the bushy–haired, hyper–kinetic guitarist from Flat Duo Jets, playing a duet with the elderly Howard Finster, who’s leaning back on a couch with a banjo. They’re doing “When the Saints Go Marching In,” apparently having a grand old time. This comes soon after we’ve seen Flat Duo Jets in action, with Romweber screaming his head off, leaping like a spastic punk and flailing away at his instrument like he’s churning butter on a tight deadline. Released in the early days of 1987, but clearly lensed a few years earlier, Tony Guyton’s film captured a moment in time, when Athens was a launching pad for new, interesting and somewhat eccentric forms of rock ‘n’ roll. The B–52’s had already become a national hit with their quirky, fun party music, and R.E.M. was about to transition from Athens’ coolest band into a worldwide phenomenon. In 2012, it’s hard to imagine Michael Stipe smiling sheepishly into a camera, laughing, telling jokes and speaking just slightly above a mumble, but Inside/Out reminds us that he, and the other three members of R.E.M., were once upon a time just four more weirdo college castoffs trying to express themselves in a

mostly–rural section of Georgia. On a bare stage (it’s the Lucy Cobb Institute chapel), with no audience, they play “Swan Swan H” and the Everly Brothers’ “Dream,” drummer Bill Berry tapping out the beat on a snare while perched on the back of a wooden chair. It’s all very sweet, and simple, and nostalgic. And it’s a good reminder of what Athens was – or almost was, depending on how you look at it. Inside/Out is more like a home movie than a focused documentary. And although its many talking heads – including filmmaker Guyton – bravely attempt to analyze Athens’ cultural ferment, nobody really says anything. There’s a lot of “Oh, I remember those days ...” It simply was what it was. Then, as now, there were lots of bands in Athens, from the avant–garde to the ephemeral to the hard and pummeling. In the wake of the success of the B–52’s and R.E.M., many of them got record deals and made a brave run at it, but the majority fell by the wayside. That said, there are some sublime musical moments in the documentary, including Dreams So Real performing “Golden,” Pylon plowing through “Stop It,” and the aforementioned Flat Duo Jets. The film also includes Kilkenny Cats, B–B– Que Killers, the Squalls, Love Tractor and Time Toy. There are poetry readings, copious amounts of brainac artist proselytization, and engaging conversations with the likes of the proprietor of Walter’s BBQ (a musicians’ favorite, it had once been an ice cream joint affectionately

known as The Arctic Bitch). Ironically, Howard Finster achieved more notoriety than many of the musicians immortalized in Athens, GA. Inside/Out. On the commentary track for the DVD, producer Bill Cody described the day they filmed Finster in his studio: “If you remember, Howard had visions,” Cody said. “He painted with tractor enamel, in that very small room. And he slept very rarely. The crew had to take 30–minute breaks so that they didn’t get too overwhelmed by the fumes.” Added Guyton: “Howard had been told in his vision that he was supposed to do 3,000 pieces of art. By the time he got to 3,000 he was making so much money I think he had another vision that told him to go on and keep painting. “I realized that he wasn’t going to stop at 3,000 when he would refer to his pieces as ‘There’s my hundred dollar piece, there’s my five–hundred dollar piece. And I’m workin’ on a thousand–dollar piece over there in the corner.” CS Film screening: Athens, GA. Inside/Out What: Screening includes refreshments, live entertainment at 5:30 p.m., Finster discussion at 6:30 p.m. Where: Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. When: At 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28 Admission: $5 public, free to Telfair Museum members

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It’s an ale, ale world World of Beer tapped its first keg early last week, and the Broughton Street watering hole is already beer nirvana. Hopheads and lager lovers nearly levitate on the bar stools as they single–mindedly scour the massive beer selection — 62 beers on draft and another 500–plus in bottles and cans. It’s a place where a beer lover can be lost in their fantasies and beer– loathers can probably find a beer they can tolerate. From the low alcohol session beers like pilsners to big, brain-numbing tripels and imperials, this list has it all. Three of us stopped in last Thursday afternoon and didn’t take long to find some favorites. Kipp chose the original Innis and Gunn, an English ale aged in American whiskey casks. It’s malty and slightly sweet with plenty of bite. Innis and Gunn Rum Cask is the same brew, but aged in Navy rum barrels. It’s my favorite from the I&G range. Robert went all dark with a 21st Amendment Back in Black India Pale Ale. This is a fooler beer: It pours dark as night (or a stout) in the glass but is an IPA through and through

— hoppy, citrusy and refreshing on a hot Savannah day. I went Old World and soon found myself staring down a tall pilsner glass of Ayinger Weizen Bock, a wheat beer adorned with a big wheel of orange. Think Blue Moon but with far more character. It was refreshing, drank easily and paired nicely with the pair of spicy chorizo tacos I had brought with me.

Wait? What? Surprise! World of Beer is about beer, watching sports on one of its more than 40 flat screens or listening to live music late night. There is no food service. Instead, World of Beer allows you bring your own — or order in carryout from any one of a number of partner restaurants. The bar arranges carryout menus in a binder so you can choose your favorite and order from your phone. Some eateries in the neighborhood plan to send a server through periodically to take orders from hungry, beer–drinking guests. The beautiful remodel features plenty of seating and a bar downstairs and a great upstairs space with more wide open seating overlooking Broughton Street, more TVs and another bar with different taps than are offered downstairs. The long staircase (no elevator) could be daunting – or the stairway to a beer lover’s heaven.

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Art at War:Changing Attitudes — The Beach Institute in conjunction with the Hurn Museum highlights the historical shift in the way artists depict war. Previously glorifying it, they now stress its horror and depravity. May 5 - Aug 30. Hours: Tue-Sat 12-5 pm. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St., www.hurnmuseum.org/ Brian Antoine Woods — Brian Antoine Woods artworks are on display at the Midtown Municipal Building from January 24June 29. Woods’ work illustrates the oral history of his family, the Rakestraws, a generation of settlers, slaves, farmers, and pioneers who experienced the evolution of cotton first-hand. Woods has performed volunteer work and teaching with the 21st Century afterschool program and at the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs Spring Break art camp. Midtown Municipal Building, 601 E. 66th St. Ceaseless Horizon — Recent Text Paintings by Bertha Husband April 28 through June 29. Exhibition included with admission. Six large

‘Happy Medium’ at Ashmore hosts reception this Friday acrylic paintings which draw upon cartography, historical text and image painted over the textual background, which sometimes reveals an unforeseen message. Ships of the Sea Museum, 41 MLK Jr. Blvd. Creatures — An exhibition of recent works by local artist Gabrielle Hague. Show runs through June 30. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

Doing Their Part: Girl Scouts in WWII — The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum hosts this exhibit in honor of their outstanding wartime contributions on the homefront. This temporary exhibit will be in place throughout 2012 in celebration of the Girl Scout’s 100th Anniversary. Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler Girl Scout Centennial Exhibit — As part of an ongoing rotating art exhibition in

Savannah’s City Hall Rotunda, the City has mounted a photograph exhibit in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts. The exhibit features historic images from the collections of the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and the Girl Scouts First Headquarters, depicting the Savannah Girl Scouts’ interaction with the City of Savannah during the early to mid-20th century, including Girl Scout events at City properties and Girl Scouts with City officials at City Hall. Gold Series — The newly renovated Massie Heritage Center presents this solo exhibition by Jessica ScottFelder through July 30. The Massie Heritage Center is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Massie Heritage Center, 207 E. Gordon St. Gullah Living — Work by Tybee artist Samantha Claar from June 8-29. Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St.

Happy Medium — A collaborative show featuring Kalin Allen, Sam Bryer, John Faircloth, Cheralynn Johnston, Heather MacRae, William Ruller, William Singer, Ben Tollefson, Jen Small and Jane Winfield. June 29-July 11, with a reception June 29, 6-9 pm. Gallery Hours MonFri 2-6 pm. Ashmore Gallery, 412 MLK Jr Blvd. Ink & Bones — Street level art pieces by Corey Houlihan, made of spray paint, acrylic paint and markers on found wood, skateboard decks and sometimes canvas. Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Stranger in Paradise: The Works of Rev. Howard Finster — Exhibition features 168 works by visionary north Georgia artist Howard Finster. Reception Thurs. June 28 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy Finster-inspired food and live banjo music by Joe Flanders. At 6:30 pm, Tommy Littleton, former director of Finster’s Paradise Gardens will provide a recollection of Finster. At 7 p.m., Film Screening: “Athens, GA/ Inside-Out.” Folk art and rock and roll converge in this rarely-screened classic documentary about Athens,

Georgia, in the 1980s. Free to members. $5 non-members admission special. Exhibit up through the summer. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St. The Voice Within — The works of Mary C. Leto & Mira B. Scott. Paper making lecture by Mary C. Leto in August (date TBA). Mary C. Leto is a conceptual artist specializing in hand made paper and books. Mira Scott’s work is influenced by the expressionist style of Gauguin known as Synthetism. July 7-Aug. 17, reception Sat. July 7 6-8 p.m. Picture This Gallery, 78D Arrow Road, Hilton Head Vibrant Life — Work by local folk/abstract artist Jeff Zeigler. Currently one can call (912) 655-4204, or e-mail jeffzeigler2007@gmail.com in order to set up viewing time appointments. There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, July 18, 7-11pm. Decisions Business Center, 2702 Hopkins St. Visions of The Prophet — May 26–September 16 at the Telfair Academy. Selected works from the Telfair’s collection of Gibran’s visual art. cs

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It’s T–minus zero for the CBGB movie, which began shooting June 25 at Meddin Studios. The nightclub facade, famous awning and all, has been erected on Congress Street. For the next few weeks, Savannah will be crawling with the famous, the almost famous and a thespian or two from the “Where have I seen that guy?” file. If past film shoots are any indication, we should get used to seeing some of these folks around town after dark, when the production day is done and they’re looking for something to do. Having said that, I can’t honestly imagine running into Alan Rickman at Karaoke night somewhere. But watch out for the following: Rupert Grint. Oh, you know this guy: Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. Also quite funny in the underrated Wild Target with Bill Nighy and Emily Blount. Malin Akerman. She plays the Rolling Stone reporter in the current Rock of Ages; see also Wanderlust, Watchmen. Donal Logue. From numerous movie roles, the TV series Life and Terriers, and one of my all–time favorite short–lived series, The Knights of Prosperity. Ashley Greene. Alice Cullen in the Twilight film series. Freddy Rodriguez. From Six Feet Under and Ugly Betty. He was in Grindhouse! And he played Gustavo in Bottle Shock, the previous film from Unclaimed Freight, the makers of CBGB.

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BRAVE OOP

Belle’s mom in Beauty and the Beast? Dead. Cinderella’s mom? Deceased. Ariel’s mom in The Little Mermaid? Nowhere to be found. Jasmine’s mom in Aladdin? Kaput. And this is just a small sampling from the Disney universe, where mother–daughter dynamics rarely come into play because the storytellers have elected to deep–six Mom before the story proper even comes into focus. Pixar, which of course is now under the auspices of the House That Walt Built, hasn’t been much more charitable to Mommie Dearest, with only The Incredibles’ Helen Parr/Elastigirl (and, if we’re stretching, Andy’s mom from the Toy Story trio) figuring into this conversation. And there isn’t anything to even discuss when it comes to solo female protagonists, since no Pixar release has placed a woman front and center. All of this has changed with Brave, which not only focuses on a memorable heroine but also takes the time to delve into a mother– daughter relationship. Couple this with the fact that this marks the first Pixar movie directed by a woman, and it all sounds like a forward step for this animated boys’ club i at least until one examines the evidence. For one thing, director Brenda Chapman didn’t finish making the film, replaced at some point by Mark Andrews. Was she fired? Did she walk off the set? Did she get struck down by some mysterious illness? To quote Robert Preston in S.O.B., “Is Batman a transvestite? Who knows?” Chapman is also credited for coming up with the original story and screenplay for Brave, but as the movie subsequently went through three other writers, perhaps she was displeased with the direction the project took. I wouldn’t be surprised: Brave is a perfectly pleasant outing, but for a Pixar release, it’s frighteningly tame and conventional, with little of the complexity that has marked the majority of the studio’s past efforts. If nothing else, Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald) makes for a vibrant heroine: With marble–smooth skin, flaming red hair seemingly modeled after early–90s Nicole Kidman, and archery skills to rival those of Robin Hood, she’s a spirited Scottish lass who, in the

best animated tradition, longs for independence and adventure. Her rambunctious father, King Fergus (Billy Connolly), admires her earthiness and athletic abilities, but her mother, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), ix nays such activities, insisting that Merida behave like a proper lady in order to land a suitable husband. Why Elinor would want her lovely daughter to marry any of the three clods presented as spousal material makes little sense, but never mind: After Merida shows up her suitors, the two women have it out, resulting in Merida storming out of the castle and right into a curse that will unite the pair in ways they couldn’t have foreseen. There’s emotional resonance in the way the bond between Merida and Elinor evolves over the course of the picture, but it just barely compensates for the nonstarter nature of the big twist that propels all the second–half action. Honestly, this development (spurred by a visit to a witch’s cottage) is presented in so slight a manner that I figured it was just an anecdotal interlude, not the central crux of the movie. This wouldn’t matter if the filmmakers truly broke ground with the character of Merida, but while she’s a memorable heroine, she’s no more complicated than, say, Rapunzel in Tangled or Tiana in The Princess and the Frog. The hype declaring that Merida is the first animated heroine to not want a husband not only misinterprets the basic tenets of modern feminism but isn’t even accurate (Belle, for one, didn’t actively seek a partner; she was initially more interested in acquiring knowledge). As with all Pixar efforts, this is

visually outstanding, and there’s plenty of rowdy humor to keep audiences entertained. But for a supposedly progressive film, Brave is marked by a notable amount of timidity.

SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

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Call it this summer’s Garden State. Tag it this season’s 500 Days of Summer. No matter what angle is adopted, it’s clear that Seeking a Friend for the End of the World is the sort of topnotch humanist picture that’s always appreciated at a time when most other movies are striving to be the biggest and the best. Seeking a Friend, on the other hand, is small in scope and focus, even as it touches upon enormous issues. The narrative states that an asteroid is heading to Earth, and as we join the story, we learn that all hope is lost and the planet will only be inhabitable for another few weeks. The beauty of the screenplay by writer–director Lorene Scafaria (whose shallow script for Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist did not prepare me for this) is how it views the different ways in which people might react to their impending doom. Every single avenue of action rings true. Some party 24/7, fueled by illegal, hardcore drugs. Others continue to show up for work, as if nothing were out of the ordinary. Some folks go on a destructive rampage, looting stores, breaking into homes and beating up people (even the prospect of end times won’t stop certain people from remaining losers). Yet others have wild, unprotected sex, no longer bound by traditions of

ROCK OF AGES

As someone who came of age in the 1980s, I’m forever coming to the defense of the music of that period, using classic tunes by the likes of (among many) Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Talking Heads and the criminally underrated (except by serious rock critics, thankfully) Cyndi Lauper as weapons in my defense. But then along comes something like

Rock of Ages, which, aside from a little Joan Jett here, a lot of Def Leppard there, plays right into the hands of 80s detractors by showcasing the low–rent likes of REO Speedwagon, Poison and – seriously, folks? – Journey. Heck, why not rub some Lionel Richie mediocrity or Phil Collins’ “Sussudio” into the wound while they’re at it? Based on the popular Broadway show, Rock of Ages isn’t good enough to recommend and isn’t bad enough to qualify as a worthwhile guilty pleasure. Instead, it’s a sanitized pop show that makes rock & roll seem about as raw, reckless and dangerous as a class of kindergartners singing “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” If real rock were as toothless as what’s presented here, Tipper Gore would never have bothered to launch her Holy Crusade back circa the time of the film’s 1987 setting. There’s a Tipper surrogate in the form of Patricia Whitmore (Catherine Zeta–Jones), the conservative wife of the Los Angeles mayor (Bryan Cranston) who’s determined to use their combined political clout to clean up the city. She plans to start with the Bourbon Room, a struggling nightclub owned by Dennis Dupree (Alec Baldwin). The Bourbon Room will close if Dennis can’t come up with a lot of cash fast, and he pins all his hopes on an appearance by Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise), a perpetually wasted rock star who pals around with a monkey named Hey Man and stresses out his oily manager (Paul Giamatti) to no end. Stacee Jaxx treats everyone like dirt, a character flaw which doesn’t go unnoticed by a Rolling Stone reporter (Malin Akerman) who nevertheless finds herself attracted to this bad–boy rocker. All this activity on screen, and none of it even represents the central plot line. No, that would be reserved for the incredibly banal story about Sherrie Christian (Julianne Hough), a small–town girl who arrives in LA seeking fame and fortune. She instead finds Drew (Diego Boneta), a nice guy who’s working at the Bourbon Room but hopes to break out some day to taste his own slice of the fame & fortune pie. It’s all very trite, mawkish and dull. Some of the veterans don’t fare much better. Zeta–Jones, so compelling in her Oscar–winning Chicago turn, looks uncomfortable lurching her way through musical numbers set to Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me with

Your Best Shot” and Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” Russell Brand is largely wasted as Dennis’ right–hand man, while Baldwin sings about as well as I figure skate. Others, like Giamatti and Akerman, fare better, although Hall of Fame honors clearly go to Cruise for his radical performance. Boozy and bilious, he’s the only one who admirably wallows in the mire, and it’s no coincidence that his tunes with Akerman are the film’s best numbers. They pump up the volume as desired; the rest of the time, the movie suggests that, in this instance anyway, rock & roll is noise pollution.

THAT’S MY BOY

In the name of full disclosure, I missed the first 15 minutes of the 115–minute That’s My Boy. (Traffic; what can ya do?) I bring this up because I’ve heard from at least two sources that the first 15 minutes are the best part of That’s My Boy. In other words, had I witnessed this merriment firsthand, I might have willfully ignored the pathetic 100 minutes that followed and handed this a perfect 4–star rating. But that would have required a lot of willful ignorance on my part. At least the theatrical trailer had already thoroughly prepared me for the central thrust of the picture (I mean, we’re not talking Chinatown complexity here). While a teenager, Donny is seduced by a lusty teacher and ends up impregnating her. The 13–year–old lad is left to raise the child, named Han Solo (ho ho), as a single parent; once the kid becomes an adult (Andy Samberg), he understandably changes his name to Todd and severs all ties with his dad. But on the eve of his wedding to the lovely Jamie (Leighton Meester), Todd is aghast when Donny (Adam Sandler) suddenly reenters his life, hoping to make amends but instead leading his son into all manner of trouble. That’s My Boy is pretty unbearable, but it’s impossible to completely bomb a comedy that sparkles like Chaplin’s City Lights when compared to Sandler’s cinematic outhouses Jack and Jill and Grown Ups. Regular co– stars Rob Schneider and David Spade are thankfully missing, although screen irritant Nick Swardson is still on hand, here playing a striptease patron who tells an obese dancer to

“use my face as your toilet!” On reflection, I suddenly don’t mind so much about those missing 15 minutes. I would rather have the other 100 back.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel replaces the likes of Captain America, Iron Man and Thor with such art–house superheroes as Maggie Smith, Judi Dench and Bill Nighy. It’s a sound ploy releasing this low–key drama as the summer blockbuster race heats up, and it’s a worthy sentiment to graciously offer a film for moviegoers both young and old who might not know a Hulk from a Thing. It’s just a shame the end result isn’t a better movie. It’s certainly harmless, undemanding piffle, as a sizable group of British widows and retirees makes its way to a presumably luxurious hotel in India, only to learn that the dilapidated establishment hasn’t kept pace with the glitzy, photoshopped advertisements promoting its splendor. Nevertheless, with boyish, eager–beaver owner Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel) promising to make their stay a pleasant one, all the Brits agree to remain, albeit some more reluctantly than others. Judge Graham Dashwood (Tom Wilkinson) grew up in India and still loves his childhood home, while government employee Douglas Ainslie (Nighy) and newly widowed Evelyn Greenslade (Dench) are open–minded and excited to see what the country might offer. Conversely, housekeeper Muriel Donnelly (Smith) and Douglas’ wife Jean (Penelope Wilton) loathe their surroundings and can’t wait to get back to England. Needless to say, the acting by all concerned is fine, although since few of the performers stray away from their patented on–screen personas, most of them prove to be rather toothless as characters (perhaps literally as well as figuratively). Wilkinson and Nighy do have some splendid moments, as both actors employ their faces as much as their words to convey their deep–seated admiration for the land, the people and the culture. Still, for all its flaws, this Exotic undertaking is sure to get a rise out of audiences growing flaccid at the thought of the season’s big–budget action extravaganzas. CS

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matrimony or fears of pregnancy or disease. The survivalists retreat into underground shelters, figuring they can wait out the impending ice age or whatever Nature has in store. And then there’s Dodge (Steve Carell), who merely mopes around after his adulterous wife leaves him. But she’s not the one he misses at this point. Unable to be with his “true love,” the college sweetheart that got away, Dodge pretty much just wants to be left alone, a desire that goes unfulfilled after he makes the acquaintance of his neighbor Penny (Keira Knightley). This British lass just wants to make it back to England to be with her family, which proves to be difficult since the major airlines have all shut down. Dodge suggests that an acquaintance who owns a small plane might be able to help, and so off they go, hitting the road with an abandoned mutt in tow. Seeking a Friend takes care not to turn into a standard comedy about a mismatched odd couple. Dodge and Penny aren’t presented as extremes, which makes it easier to believe that they could emotionally and intellectually meet somewhere in the middle. Carell and Knightley are excellent in their respective roles, never overplaying the sentiment and making us believe that their characters can go about their lives even when they know said lives will soon be ending. Given the subject matter, a delicious irony peeks through, since films about the end of the world often tend to be bloated, boring spectacles wherein the characters get lost amidst all the effects (exhibit A: Armageddon). This seriocomedy isn’t like that, instead positing that the world will probably end not with a bang and not even with a whimper, but rather with a whisper – one most likely shared between two people whose decency and compassion cannot be snuffed out.

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Activism & Politics Drinking Liberally

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

Occupy Savannah

Habersham & Bay Streets, 10am-6pm daily. General Assembly every Saturday at 3PM. For more information or to get involved visit our facebook page www.facebook.com keyword Occupy Savannah or send an email at occupy.savannah.ga@ gmail.com. [010912]

Savannah Area Young Republicans

For information, visit www.savannahyoungrepublican.com or call Allison Quinn at 308-3020.

Savannah Tea Party Monthly Meetings

First Monday of each month at B&B Burgers, 11108 Abercorn St. Social at 5:30pm. Business meeting at 6pm. All are welcome. Please join us to make a difference concerning local, state and federal policies that affect our way of life. Contact Marolyn Overton at 912-598-7358 or Jeanne Seaver at 912-663-8728for additional info. [051912]

The 13th Colony Patriots

A group of conservative political activists that meets the 13th of each month at Tubby’s restaurant, 2909 River Drive in Thunderbolt, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We are dedicated to the preservation of the U. S. Constitution and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans. See our Facebook page or call Michael or Elizabeth at 912.604.4048. All are welcome. [041512]

Benefits Art Auction to Benefit the Savannah Music Festival

Featuring the work of Alix Baptiste. Hosted by Value Auction Company. Thurs. June 21, 6pm Champagne Viewing and Silent Auction. 7pm Live auction. Location: Savannah Hilton DeSoto Ballroom, 15 E. Liberty St. Information: www.valueauctioncompany.com, and www. alixbaptiste.com.

Household Supplies Drive

Park Place Outreach, youth emergency shelter is accepting canned food and household supplies. Household items needed include, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, fabric softener, paper towels and toilet paper. Please visit www. parkplaceyes.org for directions.

Motorcycle Ride to Benefit AWWIN

ACAPP Charity Ride (AWWIN Childcare Assistance Planning Program). Saturday, June 23, 8:30 AM Registration. Starting Point--Southeast Motorcycle-Garden City. Ending Point— Savannah Harley-Davidson. Entry Fee: $10. Fee Includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Non Alcoholic Beverages Door Prizes. Benefiting low income single working women and men with childcare stipends. For More Information please contact Sarahlyn U. Argrow. 912-659-0241. info@awwin.org

Putt Putt for Paws

Pub crawl and putt putt golf tournament benefiting the Humane Society of Greater Savannah. Sat. June 23, 1-6pm. $25/person in-

cludes nine holes of miniature golf (one at each of nine participating restaurants), souvenir cup and golf ball, scorecard, drink specials. Play at your leisure starting at 1pm. Meet at Wild Wing Cafe at 6pm for awards and BBQ. Information/ registration: 912-201-2009 or dana.schultz@ westin.com.

Walk to Cure Diabetes

Second annual walk is June 23, 8am-noon at Daffin Park. Sponsored by JDRF Georgia, he fundraising goal for this year’s walk is $25,000 for research to treat, prevent and ultimately cure type 1 diabetes. o register now and participate, sponsor the event, build a Walk team, or for more information please visit http:// jdrfgeorgia.org/ or contact Mandy Mosier at 770.395.5980 or amosier@jdrf.org.

Call for Entries “Done in a Day” Grants to Nonprofits and Community Groups Junior League of Savannah is now accepting applications for ‘Done in a Day”, Community Projects and Community Assistance Funds. Typical projects include assistance with painting, gardening, special events or physical improvements. The projects are generally scheduled over a time span of a one-day period on a Saturday or Sunday, with a need of ten to fifteen volunteers. To apply, visit the Junior League of Savannah’s website at www. jrleaguesav.org or call the League’s Headquarters at 912-790-1002. The application deadline is July 15, 2012.

City of Savannah Cultural Affairs: Grant Proposals Sought

2013 cultural proposals for City of Savannah funding are sought for three categories of programs: Cultural Education/Access; Festivals; and Cultural Tourism. Recipients must be a 501-c-3 nonprofit headquartered within Savannah city limits and must occur in Savannah during 2013 calendar year. Application deadline is Sat. July 7 at 5pm. Informational workshops for applicants will be held in May and June. Contact Michelle Hunter for workshop information or grant information at 912-651-6417 or mhunter@savannahga.gov. More information on grants and workshops at www.savannahga. gov/cityweb/culturalaffairsweb.nsf.

Junior League Membership Applications Now Being Accepted

Junior League of Savannah is looking for good women with a heart for voluntarism for the Fall 2012-2013 Provisional Class. To request an application, email headquarters@jrleaguesav.org. Applications and fees are due on July 15, 2012. Please contact Keller Deal with any additional questions, kellerdeal@gmail.com. For more information about the Junior League of Savannah please visit www.jrleaguesav.org.

Classes, Camps & Workshops 2012 Summer Art Camp

The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is accepting registrations for Summer Art Camp, June 11 through August 24 at S.P.A.C.E. studios, 9 W. Henry St. Ten camp sessions will be offered for children, providing an introduction to painting, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and performing arts in age-appropriate group settings. Includes sessions for ages 4-12. Fees $135 per session. $85 for the preschool half-days session. Call for complete information: 912-651-6783. or www.savannahga.gov/arts

Advanced Creative Photography

Course begins July 24. Class time and field work. Offered in Savannah by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education Division at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. $100. Information: 912-651-0942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu.

Art,-Music, Piano and Voice-coaching

For all age groups, beginners through advanced, classic, modern, jazz improvisation and theory. Serious inquiries only. 961-7021 or 667-1056. [122811]

AvatarÂ® Info Hour

Are you interested in improving the world? Do you want to foster community locally and abroad? Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month to explore the Avatar tools and learn how to live your life deliberately. Call Brie at 912-429-9981 to RSVP and for location details. http://www. theavatarcourse.com. [041512]

Beading Classes

Learn about jewelry making, bead weaving, and bead embroidery and other techniques. Classes are every Saturday through the summer. Perlina Bead Shop, 6 West State Street, Savannah. Call ahead to reserve aspace or visit web site for class schedules and instructions. 912-441-2656 or www.perlinabeadshop.com.

Beading Classes

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659. [122811] Bead Dreamer Studio, Savannah

Champions Training Center

Offers a variety of classes and training opportunities in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for youth and adults at all levels of expertise. 525 Windsor Rd. Call 912-349-4582 or visit http://www.ctcsavannah. com/ [122811]

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Classes. Regular classes on boat handling, boating safety & navigation offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Learn from the experts. For dates & more information, visit our web site: www.savannahaux.com or telephone Kent Shockey at 912-897-7656. [010912]

Creative Digital Photography

Go in-depth into photography principles, aperture and shutter combinations, bracketing and composition. Spend time in the field and the classroom. You’ll need a DSLR camera, changeable lenses and a tripod, and must be able to write files to a USB drive for critiques. Tuesdays, July 3 - 17, 6:30-8:30pm, and Saturdays July 6 and 13, 8:30-10:30am. (in the field). Registration: 912-478-5551. Information: 912-651-0942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu $100 Offered in Savannah at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street, by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education Department. ceps.georgiasouthern.edu

Drawing I

Mondays, June 4-25, 6:30-8:30pm. $125. Registration fee includes materials. Offered by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education Program in Savannah, at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Explore perception and how it relates to what you put down on paper. Drawing activities will focus on using line, shadow and one point perspective. Registration: 912-478-5551. Information: 912-651-0942 or christinataylor@ georgiasouthern.edu. ceps.georgiasouthern. edu/conted/artclasses.html

Drawing Instruction

Private and group drawing lessons by artist and former SCAD professor Karen Bradley. Call or email for details, (912)507-7138. kbillustration@mac.com

DUI Prevention Group

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, DWI, offenders, and anyone seeking to gain knowledge about the dangers of driving impaired. A must see for teenage drivers seeking a drivers license or who have already received a license. Group meets monthly. $30/session. Information: 912-4430410. [122811]

English for Second Language Classes

Students of all ages are invited to learn conversational English, comprehension, vocabulary and life communication skills. Free. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Island Christian Church, 4601 US Highway 80 E Savannah. 912897-3604. Contact: James Lavin or Minister John LaMaison www.islandschristian.org. [020512]

Family Law Workshop

The Mediation Center has three workshops a month to assist citizens who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support and/or visitation and contempt. Schedule: 1st Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm. 2nd Monday, 2-4pm. 4th Thursday 10am-12noon. Fee:$20 to cover all documents needed to file. Register at mediationsavannah.com or 912-354-6686. [122811]

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register. [122811]

Feldenkrais Classes

Tuesdays 9:30 am and Wednesdays 6:00 pm at the Park South complex, 7505 Waters Ave, Bldg B Suite 8, near Waters and Eisenhower. $15 drop-in, $12 - 6 classes. For more info contact Elaine Alexander, GCFP at 912-223-7049 or elaine.alexander@ymail.com. [040112]

Free Money Management Class

July 10, 6-7:30pm. Don’t take a vacation from your credit. Learn how to keep your credit from giving you the summertime blues. Call 912691-2227 or email cccs@cccssav.com. Free. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull Street. Sponsored by Consumer Credit Counseling and Step Up Savannah.

Group Guitar Lessons

Join us for a fun time, for group guitar lessons, at the YMCA on Whitemarsh and Tybee Islands (adults and teens only). Hands-on instruction, music theory, ear training, sight reading, ensemble playing, technique, and rhythm drills, by teacher Tim Daniel (BS in Music). 912-8979559. $20/week. [122811]

Guitar, Electric Bass & Double Bass Lessons

Instruction for all ages of beginner/intermediate students. Technique, chords, note reading, and theory. Learn songs and improvisation. Studio located 2 blocks from Daffin Park. Housecalls available. Call 401-255-6921 or email a.teixeira472@gmail.com to schedule a 1/2 price first lesson! [122811]

Guitar, mandolin and bass lessons

Guitar, mandolin or bass guitar lessons. emphasis on theory, reading music and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. 912-232-5987 [122811]

Music classes for homeschool students ages 8 through 18 and their parents. Classes start in August with registration in July. Classes offered in Guyton and Savannah. Go to www. CoastalEmpireMusic.com for more details. [061612]

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Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm. Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3-4:30pm. For more info: 912232-4232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com

Kids Pottery Camp 2012

June 11-Aug. 24th, Pick from 10 different weeks of camps. Young ceramic artists can let their imaginations soar as they learn to create wonderful works of art. Campers will cover a wide variety of ceramic techniques including both hand building and the potter’s wheel. All camps are weekly, 9am-12noon, $150.00 per camp. Contact: Lisa Alvarez Bradley lisa@savannahsclayspot.com. 912-509-4647. www.savannahsclayspot.com. Camp held at The Clay Spot, 1305 Barnard Street Savannah, GA 31401.

Learn Russian

Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call 912-7132718 for more information. [122811]

Learn to Speak Spanish

Spanish lessons offered by an experienced native speaker. Flexible schedule and affordable rates. Classes are held at the Sentient Bean Coffeehouse. Call 912-541-1337. [122811]

Ms. Amy’s School of Music

A small privately owned studio offering Private and Group Lessons, Piano, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, and more! Parent & Me classes for infants - toddlers. Group preschool music classes. www.msamyschoolofmusic.com

Music Lessons for All Instruments

Rody’s Music is now offering music lessons for all ages on all instruments, beginners through advanced. 7700 Abercorn St. For more information call 912-352-4666 or email kristi@awsav.com. [051912]

Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments

Savannah Musicians Institute offers private instruction for all ages in guitar, drums, piano, bass, voice, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, flute, and woodwinds. 7041 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Info: 912-692-8055 or smisavannah@gmail. com. [122811]

New Horizons Adult Band Program

A music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school or college and would like to have the opportunity to begin playing again. Dust off your instrument every Monday night at Portman’s Music Store (Abercorn) at 6:30p.m. The cost is $30.00 per month. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Contact Pamela Kidd at 912-354-1500 for more info. [122811]

Novel Writing

Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publishing your work. Award-winning Savannah author offers oneon-one or small group classes and mentoring,

PSYCHO SUDOKU! PSYCHO SUDOKU -“Kakuro” Fill in each square in this grid with a digit from 1 to 9. The sum of the digits in each row or column will be the little number given just to the left of or just above that row or column. As with a Sudoku, you can’t repeat any digits in a row or column. See the row of two squares in the upper-left with a 16 to the left of it? That means the sum of the digits in those two squares will be 16, and they won’t repeat digits. A row or column ends at a black square, so the two-square row in the upper-middle with an 8 to the left of it may or may not have digits in common with the 16-row to its left. Down columns work the same way. Now solve!! psychosudoku@ hotmail.com

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as well as manuscript critique, ebook formatting and more. Send an email to pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com for pricing and scheduling information. [010812]

Open Pottery Studio at Savannah’s Clay Spot

For potters with experience who want time in the studio, Choose from 4 hour time slots. Registrations are based on a monthly, bi monthly, and quarterly time commitment. Savannah’s Clay Spot, 1305 Barnard St. Information: 912-509-4647 or www.savannahsclayspot.com [122811]

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Painting and Drawing Lessons

Small group and private instruction offered by local painter Melinda Borysevicz. SCAD graduate with 15 years professional experience. Phone: 912.484.6415, email: melindaborysevicz@gmail. com, or visit melindaborysevicz.blogspot.com. [02052012]

ReSource Center at Habitat ReStore

1900 East Victory Drive. New home ownership resource center for anyone wanting to learn more about home ownership, homeowners insurance issues, home safety and security matters, and proper preparation for hurricanes and other severe weather. Includes two internetready computers. [122811]

Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group

The Savannah Charlesfunders meet every Saturday at 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds, and better investing. Meetings take place at Panera Bread on Bull and Broughton. Contact us at charlesfund@gmail.com for more information. [122811]

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

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1 Abbr. describing British pounds 4 Bullfighting cheer 8 Five-nation project in the sky: abbr. 11 “___ longa, vita brevis” 14 The AFL’s labor partner 15 No longer active, as a boxer: abbr. 16 Palindromic Cambodian leader Lon ___ 17 Perrins’ steak sauce partner 18 Keep score 19 Glastonbury ___ (hill in England) 20 “Much ___ About Nothing” 21 Back muscle, for short 22 Predetermine 24 Where a victorious team’s road leads, so it’s said 26 Poem section 27 “The long wait ___” 28 Right in the middle of the rankings: abbr. 29 Big ___ (London landmark) 30 Presidential nickname 31 One of many hooked to a train 35 Tear into pieces 38 Abbr. on nutrition labels 40 ___-country (Drive-By Truckers’ genre) 41 Hit song from “Achtung Baby” 42 TV character who ate cats 43 2012 Seth MacFarlane movie with Mark Wahlberg 44 “Yeah, I bet you do...” laugh 45 Blood relatives 46 Nervous twitch 47 Computer storage units, for short 48 Fix a manuscript 50 There’s no accounting for it 52 Smoky get-togethers, for short 54 “Just ___ bit too much...” 57 TV comedy show with Goldie Hawn 62 How people read to their kids 65 Part of IPA 66 “What ___, chopped liver?” 67 Early travel journalist Nellie 68 Stat for Hank Aaron 69 Tony winner Caldwell 70 Taco Bell sauce choice 71 Tattoos, slangily 72 Three sheets to the wind

73 Extremely long time 74 Ques. counterpart 75 ___ kwon do 76 ___ Plaines, Illinois

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1 Bunches 2 Chart for beachcombers 3 Song heard frequently during the 2012 Diamond Jubilee 4 MMA fighter Tito 5 “I Will Be” singer Lewis 6 Raison d’___ 7 No Clue 8 ___ the finish 9 “Me too!” 10 Walks through the mud 11 Where Olympic athletes come from to convene in London 12 Wrecked from the back 13 Mythical creature with goat horns 23 ST: ___ (fan abbreviation for a later “Star Trek” series) 25 Tennis tactic 30 “What a relief!” 31 Drink in a red can 32 Have ___ with (be connected to) 33 Tear into pieces 34 No Clue 35 “Invasion of Your Privacy” glam rock band 36 Olympic figure skater Kulik 37 Some soldiers: abbr. 39 They blink on websites 49 Text, for short 51 “¿Que ___?” (“How’s it going?” in Spanish) 52 Huge fire 53 Bear from “The Jungle Book” 55 “Memories of You” pianist Blake 56 Takes some movie scenes out 58 “That’s kinda funny!” 59 “___ Fire” (Springsteen song) 60 Bugs that get “picked” 61 No Clue 62 Passing blurb 63 Forearm bone 64 Kid

Offering a variety of business classes. 801 E. Gwinnett Street. Call 652-3582. [122811]

Savannah Sacred Harp Singers

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

produce, local dairy and more. revivalfoods.com. [050612]

Fort Pulaski Summer Hours and Programs

Fort Pulaski National Monument begins its extended summer schedule on Saturday, June 2. The Visitor Center and the historic fort will be open daily from 9am to 6:30pm. Park gates wil close at 6:45pm. Additional daily Ranger programs will be available for the public. Information: www.nps.gov/fopu or 912-786-5787. Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on U.S. Highway 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. Entrance fee is $5.00 per person. Free for ages 15 and under.

Healthy Heart Home Run 5K Trot

Part of the “Hit Tobacco Out of the Park” events at Historic Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park, 1401 E. Victory Drive. Registration, $30 day of event. 8 a.m., Saturday, June 23. Sponsored by Coastal Health District, Savannah Sand Gnats, and ENT Associates of Savannah. Preregister online at www.sandgnats.com

Red Cross Annual Meeting

95th Annual Meeting of American Red Cross’s Southeast Georgia Chapter, and Donor Recognition Event of the Coastal District Southern Blood Services Region. Thursday, June 21, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Marriott Savannah Riverfront, 100 General McIntosh Blvd. RSVP or information: Judy McKinney at 912-651-5351 or judy.mckinney@redcross.org.

St. Pius X High School Alumni Assoc. 2012 Summer Picnic Annual Summer Picnic is Saturday, August 18, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Camp Villa Marie, Isle of Hope, Savannah. (All students who attended the school between 1952 and 1971 are invited. Food, fun, music, and games. Cost: $ 25.00 per adult, $12.50 for 12 and under. Free for age 5 and under. Please register by July 15. Make checks payable to the SPXHHAA, c/o Rex Deloach, ’55 1534 East 34th Street, Savannah, GA 31404. For more information, call Mr. Deloach at 912-2380190.

Singing Lessons with Anitra Opera Diva

Fitness

The Fifth Agreement: Workshop

Back to back belly dance classes and two unique styles of dance. Every Sunday, 12noon1pm, American Cabaret style, energetic and fast paced. 1-2pm, Tribal Fusion, a slower, more controlled style of dance. Both sessions $24, or a one hour session $15, or 4/$48.00. www. cairoonthecoast.com. Fitness, Body, and Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. Contact Nicole at 912-596-0889. [122911]

Anitra is currently teaching the Vaccai Bel Canto technique for those interested in improving their vocal range and breathing capacity. Bel Canto carries over well as a foundation technique for different styles including opera, pop, rock and cabaret. Henry St @ E Broad, Mon/Tues 6-9pm, 1 1/2 hour lesson $25. SCAD students and alumni $5 discount. Call 786-247-9923, anitraoperadiva@yahoo.com, www.anitraoperadiva.com [122811]

Beginner’s Belly Dance classes with “Cairo on the Coast”

A course based on The Fifth Agreement by Don Miguel & Don Jospeh Luis. Tuesdays, July 10 to July 31, 6:30 to 8pm. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. Savannah. Registration by July 1, 2012: $10.00 per person. Contact Lydia Rose Stone, 912-704-0798.

Belly Drills

Events AvatarÂ® ReSurfacing Weekend Workshop

Weekend workshop, June 23rd and 24th from 9am-5pm ReSurfacing refers to the action of disentangling yourself from old creations and rising back into awareness. Discover new insights and realizations about how your life works—or why it doesn’t. For more information or to register contact: Brie Pawlak 912-429-9981 brie pawlak@gmail.com for fee information and workshop location. www.theavatarcourse.com

Farm a la Carte: A Mobile Farmers Market

Find them at various spots around town including Wednesdays 2:30-6:30pm at Green Truck on Habersham, Thursdays 3-5:30pm at Bethesda Farmers’ Market and Saturdays 9-1 at Forsyth Farmers Market. Sustainable meats, organic

An intense dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. Geared to all levels of ability. Dance your way to a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. Thurs: 7-8pm. $15/class. Visit www.cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@ cybelle3.com or call 912-414-1091. Walk-ins welcome. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. [122911]

Bellydance Fusion Classes

Fusion bellydance mixes ballet, jazz and hip hop into a unique, high energy style of dance. Classes include drills and choreographies for all levels. Small classes held several days a week in downtown Savannah, and upon request. $10 per person. Contact Christa at 678-799-4772 or see www.bohemianbeats.com. [121811]

Bellydancing for fun and fitness

The most fun class you’ve ever taken to get you in the best shape in the least amount of time. We provide bright colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, and exotic music. Every Wednesday, 6:30pm. $15 drop-in or $40 for four classes. Call 912-660-7399 or email ConsistentIntegrity@ yahoo.com [122911]

savannah’s premier adult playground!

Community donation based classes held at the Talahi Island Community Center. Tue. & Thur. 5:45 -7:00p Fri. 9:30-10:30a For info email egs5719@aol. com or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. [030812]

Fertility Yoga

Ongoing series of six week sessions of Fertility Yoga are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM at offices located at 100 Riverview Drive, off of Islands Expressway. Helps participants relax, start healthy habits to prepare their body and gain more confidence on the fertility journey. Instructor Ann Carroll, RYT 500. $100 for 6 week session. (912) 704-7650 or e-mail carroll3620@ bellsouth.net. [122911]

Fitness Classes at the JEA

Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for days and times. 355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St., http://www.savj.org. [122911]

Free Yoga Classes with Erika Tate

Join us on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm for free Yoga Community classes (starts May 15). Build strength, increase flexibility and relieve stress in a supportive, encouraging environment. Adults and youth 12 years and older are welcome. Designed for all fitness levels. Mats available. Brought to you by bluknowledge, LLC and the City of Savannah/ Moses Jackson Advancement Center in West Savannah. Call (912) 525-2166 for information. Held at the Moses Jackson Advancement Center, 1410 B Richards Street.

Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

VING TSUN (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Using angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against them makes VING TSUN Kung Fu effective for everyone. Call Sifu Michael Sampson to find out about our free trial classes 912-429-9241. 11202 White Bluff Road. Drop Ins welcome. [122911]

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

Mondays, 10-11am (crawlers and toddlers) and 11:30-12:45 (infants and pre-crawlers) at the Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. $14 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. Walk-ins welcome. Call 232-2994 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. [122911]

Pilates Mat Classes

Mat classes are held Tues & Thurs 7:30am8:30am, Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm, Mon & Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm, Thurs 12:30pm-1:30pm, & Sat 9:30am-10:30am. All levels welcome! Private and Semi-Private classes are by appointment only. Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. Call 912.238-0018. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Suite-A Ferguson Ave. http://savannahpilates.com. [122911]

Pregnancy Yoga

Ongoing series of 8-week sessions are held on Tuesdays from 6-7:15pm at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Dr., and Thursdays from 6-7:15pm at 100 Riverview Dr. Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor & delivery. Cost is $100 for each course. Call Ann Carroll at 912-704-7650 e-mail ann@ aikyayoga.com. [122911]

Savannah Disc Golf Club

Weekly events (Entry $5): Friday 5 pm - Friday Night Flights. Sat. 10am-Luck of the draw Doubles. Sat. 1pm-Handicapped League. Tom Triplett Park, Hwy 80 W, Pooler. Sun. 10 amSingles at the Sarge in Hardeeville, SC. Info: savannahdiscgolf.com or savannahdiscgolf@ gmail.com All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. [031812]

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Stand-up paddleboarding lessons and tours. A great way get out on the water and to stay

fit. East Coast Paddleboarding, Savannah/ Tybee Island. Eastcoastpaddleboarding.com or 781-267-1810 [122911]

always hiring!

The Yoga Room

Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr.

Zumba Fitness (R) Classes with April

Mondays @ 5:30 and Thursdays @ 6:30. Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. Just $5 for nonmembers. Call 912-349-4902 for more info. [051312]

Zumba Fitness Classes with Anne

Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E Montgomery Crossroads, Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $5, Free if you bring a friend. (912) 596-1952. [010912]

Zumba Fitness Classes with Mai

Monday 8:30am-9:30 am, Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 G. Montgomery Crossroads. $5 per class Saturdays 8:30 am-9:30am, St. Paul CME Social Hall, 123 Brady St. $3 Per class. Contact Mai @ 912-604-9890. [011412]

Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting

Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. [122911]

Gay AA Meeting

True Colors AA Group, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Sundays at 7:30pm, Wednesdays at 7:30pm and Thursdays at 7:00 pm at 307 E Harris St, top floor. [030412] Savannah

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Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

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March 21–April 19 If you play solitaire, your luck will be crazy strong in the coming weeks. If you have candid, wide– ranging talks with yourself in the mirror, the revelations are likely to be as interesting as if you had spoken directly with the river god or the angel of the sunrise. Taking long walks alone could lead to useful surprises, and so would crafting a new declaration of independence for yourself. It’ll also be an excellent time to expand your skills at giving yourself pleasure. Please understand that I’m not advising you to be isolated and lonely. I merely want to emphasize the point that you’re due for some breakthroughs in your relationship with yourself.

TAURUS

April 20–May 20 Are you in possession of a talent or interest or inclination or desire that no one else has? Is there some unique way you express what it means to be human? According to my understanding of the long–term astrological omens, the coming months will be your time to cultivate this specialty with unprecedented intensity; it’ll be a window of opportunity to be more practical than ever before in making your signature mark on the world. Between now and your next birthday, I urge you to be persistent in celebrating the one–of–a–kind truth that is your individuality.

GEMINI

May 21–June 20 “Message in a bottle” is not just a pirate movie cliche. It’s a form of communication that has been used throughout history for serious purposes. England’s Queen Elizabeth I even appointed an official “Uncorker of Ocean Bottles.” And as recently as 2005, a message in a bottle saved the lives of 88 refugees adrift in the Caribbean Sea on a damaged boat. Glass, it turns out, is an excellent container for carrying sea–born dispatches. It lasts a long time and can even survive hurricanes. In accordance with the astrological omens, I nominate “message in a bottle” to be your metaphor for the rest of 2012. Here’s one way to apply this theme: Create a message you’d like to send to the person you will be in five years, perhaps a declaration of what your highest aspirations will be between now and then. Write it on paper and

stash it in a bottle. Store this time capsule in a place you won’t forget, and open it in 2017.

CANCER

June 21–July 22 Every 10,000 years or so, reports the *Weekly World News,* hell actually does freeze over. A rare storm brings a massive amount of snow and ice to the infernal regions, and even the Lake of Fire looks like a glacier. “Satan himself was seen wearing earmuffs and making a snowman,” the story says about the last time it happened. I foresee a hell–freezes– over type of event happening for you in the coming months, Cancerian –– and I mean that in a good way. The seemingly impossible will become possible; what’s lost will be found and what’s bent will be made straight; the lion will lie down not only with the lamb but also with the sasquatch. For best results, be ready to shed your expectations at a moment’s notice.

LEO

July 23–Aug. 22 “In purely spiritual matters, God grants all desires,” said philosopher and activist Simone Weil. “Those who have less have asked for less.” I think this is a worthy hypothesis for you to try out in the next nine months, Leo. To be clear: It doesn’t necessarily mean you will get a dream job and perfect lover and ten million dollars. (Although I’m not ruling that out.) What it does suggest is this: You can have any relationship with the Divine Wow that you dare to imagine; you can get all the grace you need to understand why your life is the way it is; you can make tremendous progress as you do the life–long work of liberating yourself from your suffering.

VIRGO

Aug. 23–Sept. 22 A plain old ordinary leap of faith might not be ambitious enough for you in the coming months, Virgo. I suspect your potential is more robust than that, more primed for audacity. How would you feel about attempting a *quantum* leap of faith? Here’s what I mean by that: a soaring pirouette that sends you flying over the nagging obstacle and up onto higher ground, where the views are breathtakingly vast instead of gruntingly half–vast.

LIBRA

Sept. 23–Oct. 22

“The dream which is not fed with dream disappears,” said writer Antonio Porchia. Ain’t that the truth! Especially for you right now. These last few months, you’ve been pretty good at attending to the details of your big dreams. You’ve taken the practical approach and done the hard work. But beginning any moment, it will be time for you to refresh your big dreams with an infusion of fantasies and brainstorms. You need to return to the source of your excitement and feed it and feed it and feed it.

SCORPIO

Oct. 23–Nov. 21 A Chinese businessman named Hu Xilin is the champion fly–killer of the world. Ever since one of the buzzing pests offended him at the dinner table back in 1997, he has made it his mission to fight back. He says he has exterminated more than ten million of the enemy with his patented “Fly Slayer” machine. And oh by the way, his obsession has made him a millionaire. It’s possible, Scorpio, that your story during the second half of 2012 will have elements in common with Hu Xilin’s. Is there any bad influence you could work to minimize or undo in such a way that it might ultimately earn you perks and prizes –– or at least deep satisfaction?

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22–Dec. 21

From the 14th through the 18th centuries, many towns in England observed a curious custom. If a couple could prove that they had gone a year and a day without ever once being sorry they got married, the two of them would receive an award: a side of cured pork, known as a flitch of bacon. Alas, the prize was rarely claimed. If this practice were still in effect, you Sagittarians would have an elevated chance of bringing home the bacon in the coming months. Your ability to create harmony and mutual respect in an intimate relationship will be much higher than usual.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22–Jan. 19

“If I had my life to live over,” said Nadine Stair at age 85, “I would perhaps have more actual problems, but I’d have fewer imaginary ones.” I suggest you write out that quote, Capricorn, and keep it close to you for the next six months. Your task, as I see it, will be to

train yourself so you can expertly distinguish actual problems from imaginary ones. Part of your work, of course, will be to get in the habit of immediately ejecting any of the imaginary kind the moment you notice them creeping up on you.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Astronomer Percival Lowell (1855–1916) was instrumental in laying the groundwork that led to the discovery of Pluto. He was a visionary pioneer who helped change our conception of the solar system. But he also put forth a wacky notion or two. Among the most notable: He declared, against a great deal of contrary evidence, that the planet Mars was laced with canals. You have the potential be a bit like him in the coming months, Aquarius: mostly a wellspring of innovation but sometimes a source of errant theories. What can you do to ensure that the errant theories have minimal effect? Be humble and ask for feedback.

PISCES

Feb. 19–March 20 Throughout the 16th century and even beyond, European explorers trekked through the New World hunting for the mythical land of El Dorado: the Lost City of Gold. The precious metal was supposedly so abundant there that it was even used to make children’s toys. The quest was ultimately futile, although it led the explorers to stumble upon lesser treasures of practical value –– the potato, for example. After being brought over to Europe from South America, it became a staple food. I’m foreseeing a comparable progression in your own world during the coming months: You may not locate the gold, but you’ll find the equivalent of the potato.

What Makes A Family

A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611. [122911]

Health AIDS/HIV Testing--Free in June

Free HIV testing. Sponsored by Chatham CARE Center, a Coastal Health District program. No appointment necessary and no needles. Results in 20 minutes. When/Where: Sat. June 16, 10am2pm, Benjamin Van Clark Park Live Oak and Park Ave., Savannah. Wed. June 27. 10am-4pm. Wells Park, 38th and Montgomery Streets, Savannah. Thurs. June 28, 10am-2pm. Savannah State University. Fri. June 29, 4pm-7pm. West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St., Savannah. Information: 912-651-0996 or 912-656-1475 or e-mail lnpressley@dhr.state.ga.us.

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Check www.SavannahAA.com for meeting locations and times, or call 24 hrs 912-356-3688 for information. [122911]

Diabetes Small Group Workshops

Workshops beginning June 2012. Sessions will be offered four times each year. To join this small group learning experience. .. Call Leo Wright at 912 236-8987 today, for all details of the class, including times, location and fees, or Email Carolyn@HealthRestoration101.com. [060912]

Free hearing & speech screening

Hearing: Every Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Speech: 1st Thurs. of each month. Savannah Speech & Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601. www.savannahspeechandhearing.org [122911]

Free Scans for Throat Cancer

Sat. June 23 from 5 to 7 p.m., ENT Associates of Savannah will provide free thyroid scans for throat cancer. In addition, Coastal Health District representatives will provide information on the Georgia Quit Line, the availability of free nicotine patches and gum, and tobacco cessation classes. Historic Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park, 1401 E. Victory

Health Care for Uninsured People

St. Mary’s Health Center is open for primary health for the uninsured of Chatham County. The center, located at 1302 Drayton, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 912-443-9409. [021912]

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St. Mary’s Health Center,1302 Drayton St.. is open for health needs of uninsured residents of Chatham County. Free of charge. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 912-443-9409. [122911]

La Leche League of Savannah

Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting on the first Thursday of every month at 10am. La Leche League of Savannah is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers. 897-9544, www.lllusa.org/web/SavannahGA.html. [122911]

Living Smart Fitness Club

An exercise program to encourage healthy lifestyle changes offered by St. Joseph’s/ Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. On Mondays and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John. S. Delaware Center from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM. On Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, the classes are held at the center on 1910 Abercorn Street. Classes include Zumba (Tuesdays) and Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises (Mondays/Wednesdays). For more information, call 912-447-6605. [022612]

First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services. Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-264-7154.

Religious & Spiritual Service of Compline

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

A New Church in the City, For the City.

We will gather on Sunday mornings beginning February 5th at Bryson Hall (5 East Perry St.) on Chippewa Square at 10:30 am. www.edenvillagechurch.org Like us on Facebook: Savannah Church Plant. [011412]

Faith and Freedom Catholic Mass

Sunday, July 1, 10:30am, in Forsyth Park at the Bandshell. Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer invites all Catholics to join him in celebrating a special Mass witnessing our faith in the public square. Show your support of our religious liberty. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair and dress in attire appropriate for celebration of the Holy Mass. www.diosav.org

Guided Silent Prayer

A couple of songs done acoustically, about 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and a few minutes to receive prayer if you want (or remain in silence). A mid-week rest and re-focus. 6:458pm on Wednesdays at the Vineyard Church. 615 Montgomery St. (behind Blowin’ Smoke BBQ). www.vineyardsavannah.org [122911]

Info Meeting on Christian College opening Savannah Campus

Kingdom Covenant Leadership Institute (KCLI), an accredited Christian College, will open its Savannah Area campus in August 2012, at International Worship Center (IWC). KCLI will conduct an informational meeting on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at IWC from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. IWC is located at 6924 GA Highway 17 South, Bloomingdale, GA 31302. KCLI offers programs of study in Theology, Ministry, Christian Counseling, and Leadership Development. An accredited Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree can be earned. All prior college credits earned in secular or theological fields of study can be evaluated for credit towards KCLI degrees. KCLI is accredited through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). For more information on KCLI’s Savannah Area campus, call (770) 9234444 or visit www.kingdomcministries.org. For more Information on KCLI’s Canadian campus, visit www.kclinstitue.org.

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Jonesville Baptist Church--Event in the Park

June 22, 6:30-9:30pm. Forsyth Park at the bandshell. A fun worship event, free and open to the public. Featured participants are Bishop James G. Rodges, the JBC Levi Mimes, numerous choirs, musicians and dancers,and Magic Marc. Fun and games for the children. Concessions will be sold. Sponsors welcome. Information: 912-351-0423.

Savannah Zen Center

Meditation, Classes & Events are held at 111 E. 34th St., Savannah, Ga 31401. For schedule: savannahzencenter.com or visit us on Facebook. [122911

Sizzlin’ Summer Suppers at White Bluff Presbyterian Church

Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm, beginning June 13, gather for simple food, good community and a spiritual lift. A cookout supper followed by a simple vespers service. Supper is free, although contributions are welcome. The church is located at 10710 White Bluff Road in Savannah. Information: www.whitebluffpresbyterian.com.

Soka Gakkai of America

SGI is an international Buddhist movement for world peace and individual happiness. The group practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Introductory meetings are held the third Sunday of the month. For further information, call 232-9121. [122911]

The Savannah Bible Project

Meets each Friday 6:00-6:45pm to provide a non-faith-biased opportunity to interpret Hebrew and Christian scripture. Participants are encouraged to interpret the texts in community embracing each person’s unique interpretive authority. Meetings begin April 20 at the Ogeechee River Coffee Company. https://www. facebook.com/SavannahBibleProject [040112]

Theology on Tap

Meets at The Distillery every month on the third Monday night from 8:30 - 10:30pm. Like us on Facebook: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. [011412]

Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church

Services begin Sunday at 11 a.m. at 1001 E. Gwinnett St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. Religious education for grades 1-8 is offered. For information, call 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com. Celebrating diversity. Working for justice. [122911]

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

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Unity Church of Savannah

Two Sunday morning Celebration Services - 9:15 and 11:00. (Children’s Church and childcare at 11:00.) Noon prayer service every Thurs. To find out about classes, workshops and more visit, www.unityofsavannah.org or call 912-355-4704. 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Kid’s Happenings 2012 Urban Planning Summer Camp

Children in 3rd - 5th grades, learn how to design cities, towns, and neighborhoods at a free camp. Box City and other activities. Monday June 25 - Thursday June 28, 9am - 3pm. Location: King Frazier Student Center, Savannah State University. Free of charge. Hosted by SSU Urban Studies and Planning Department. Sign up at www.savannahstate.edu.

Coastal Georgia Pro Sports Festival

A free football and cheer 2-hour clinic for kids, hosted by Miami Dolphins linebacker Gary Guyton, a graduate of Bradwell Institute in Hinesville. 9am (register at 8am): Football and cheer camp for 1st through 6th graders. 11am (register at 10am): Football 2-hour camp for 7th through 12th graders. Mon. June 25, at Bradwell Institute, 100 Pafford St., Hinesville. Info: www.garyguyton.com or 513-518-0528.

Great Amazing Race for Youth

Part of NFL player Gary Guyton’s Coastal Georgia Pro Sports Festival. A cross country adventure race for two, based on the TV show “The Amazing Race.” Top team in the local event qualifies for the National Championship Race. One youth pairs up with one adult for a team, racing against other teams around a 1 mile cross country course that includes up to 8 challenge stations. Sunday, June 24. 6pm, at James Brown Park, 800 Tupelo Trail, Hinesville, GA Fee: $40 early regis. $50 day of event. Discounts for military. Info and registration: www. garyguyton.com, or call 513-518-0528.

Irish Dancers of Savannah

Savannah’s first organized Irish dance school welcomes dancers, ages 4 and up. Learn Irish Step and Ceili (Irish square) Dancing at a relaxed pace. Convenient mid-town location. Reasonable rates. Whether dancing “just for fun” or competition, the IDS makes Irish dancing a fun loving activity the entire family can enjoy! Call 912-897-5984 or email irishdancsav@aol.com Adult classes also available.

Junior Golf Summer Camp

June 18-22, J9am-12noon. Join other 4-12 year old Junior Golfers for a week-long golf and play summer camp. Golf On Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Other camp activities on Tues and Thurs--swimming, tennis, arts & crafts. $150/week: includes all food and beverages, prizes and awards. Members receive a $25 discount. $125/per child for “golf days” only, Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Lunch provided

at noon; campers may be picked up between 12:45 and 1 p.m. Location: The Club at Westin Savannah Harbor, on Hutchinson island. Information: westinsavannah.com or 912-201-2240.

Larry “Gator” Rivers Point Guard Basketball Camp

For boys and girls ages 10-18, will run from Monday, June 25- Friday, June 29. Learn the posture of a point guard from ALL positions on the basketball court. Pre-registration Thursday, June 21, 5 - 7 pm at the JEA, 5111 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA3 1405. Registration is encouraged to assure your space in the Camp as there are limited reserved spaces. For enrollment information and Camp fees call 912-373-4580 or 912-507-7473. Information at www.seaportshockersbasketball.weebly.com.

Positive Youth Basketball /Recreational 2012 Summer Camp

Teaching the fundamentals of Basketball, table games, reading, arts & crafts. June 11 August. Monday-Friday 8am-3pm, Ages 5-14. Where: Community BibleChurch (69th & Sanders) Cost: $35/week plus $15 registration fee and $10 for camp shirt. (no refunds). Limit 40 kids. Contact: Coach Maurice, 912-503-3001

Puppet People Friday Summer Shows

Every Friday during the Summer of 2012, Angela Beasley’s Puppet People will be performing a puppet show, open to the public. Includes Back Stage Pass Tour and a Puppet Craft. Call for reservations. Puppet shows and Puppet crafts may vary. Fridays June 1 – August 31, 11:00am–12:00pm. The Puppet Place, 3119 Furber Ave. Savannah. Cost: $10 Per Person. Parent discount: $7 tickets. Information: 912-355-3366 or puppetpeople.com. Email:puppets@puppetpeople.com

Summer Camp at Savannah’s Clay Spot

Kids will have a blast this summer letting their imaginations go wild at Savannah’s Clay Spot. Once children get their hands on clay, they are going to want to come back for more. Register for the first week at $150.00 and receive additional weeks for 1/2 price. That’s a fun deal for everyone! Information at savannahsclayspot@ gmail.com, or 912-509-4647. More information online: www.savannahsclayspot.com

Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Center

For toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their adults. Themed programs include reading story books, singing songs and finger plays, crafts, games, guided walks and up close encounters with Oatland’s animal ambassadors. $5 for children, General admission ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) for adults. Friends of Oatland (FOO) members pay only for children with up to 2 adults FREE! Fee includes program and entrance to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and trails. Preregistration is required and closes at 4pm the Monday before each program. 912395-1500, or ww.oatlandisland.org cs

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815 Carter St., Carver Village 2 BR, Bath, Living Room, $525/month, $525 Sec. Dep. 1402 S. E. 36th St. 2BR, 1 Bath, Living Room, Eatin kitchen, $625 per month, $625 Sec. Dep. 51 Wesley St. Off Montgomery Crossroads, 3 Bed, 1-1/2 Baths, $850/month, $850 Sec.Dep. 11 Silverstone Circle Off Skidaway and Bonna Bella, Brick 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, Living Room, Den, Eat-in kitchen, covered patio, fenced yard, $1095/month. 112 Ash Street Great Bloomingdale location 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Large Eatin kitchen, Living Room, Bonus room off Dining room, 1/2 acre lot, $895/month

for rent 855 DUANE COURT: 2BR/1BA, living room, kitchen furnished, total electric $695/month. CAROLINE DRIVE: 2BR/1BA, living room, kitchen furnished, total electric $695/month. VARNEDOE DRIVE: 2BR/1BA, LR, kitchen $650. 912-897-6789 or 912-344-4164

For Rent 103 E. Fairmont Ave, 2BR/1BA, CH/A Carpet and Ceramic Tile. $695 mo/$695 dep, discount rent available. Call Dawn 912-661-0409

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2 remodeled mobile homes in Garden City mobile home park. Double/Singlewide. Low down affordable payments. Credit check approval. Special ending soon. Speak directly to Community Managers, Gwen or Della, 912-964-7675

For Rent, 658 E. 38th St, 2BR/1 BA, CH/A, Washer & Dryer hook-up $ 650mo/$650 dep. 912-658-1627

231-1981 or 238-4915 www.helenmiltiadesrealty.com Email: hmr1@aol.com

BERKSHIRE CUL-DE-SAC BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 2BTH ON PEACEFUL CUL-DE-SAC. CLOSE TO SHOPPING, HOSPITAL AND ENTERTAINMENT. LR/DR COMBO, FR, HUGE SCREENED PORCH, FENCED YARD, DOUBLE GARAGE, ALL APPLIANCES AND MORE! $1,250.00 912-748-8493

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MOVE-IN SPECIALS AVAILABLE 1719 Legrande St. 2BR/1BA house, LR, DR, hardwood floors, laundry room, kitchen w/appl. CH&A,fenced yard, $650/month. 2BR/1BA Apts. Newly Renovated, hardwood floors,carpet, paint, appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups. $625-$650/month, utilities may be added to rent if requested. 912-844-3974 SECTION 8 WELCOME CLOVERDALE SUBDIVISION: 1437 Audubon Drive. 3BR/1BA, LR, DR, kitchen, separate laundry room. $750/month, $750/deposit, Available Now. 912-658-7499

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•838 W. 39th Street: 2BR/1BA, LR, DR, kitchen, central heat/air $600/month + security. •109 West 41st: Lower 1BR Apt., 1.5BA, central heat/air $500 + sec. Call Lester @ 912-313-8261 or 912-234-5650

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SKIDAWAY & SHELL ROAD 2BR/1 Bath $535/month, $535/deposit. LARGO TIBET AREA *2BR/1 Bath $600/month, $600/deposit. *2BR/2 Bath $665/month, $600/deposit. *All require 1yr. lease. No pets. Call 912-704-3662

GEORGETOWN

5 Whittington Court. 3BR/2BA, Dining room, Living room. Close to Everything! $1000 per month, $950/deposit. 912-257-2227

Mobile Home lots for rent. First month rent free! Wooden deck, curbside garbage collection twice weekly, swimming pool and playground included. Cable TV available. LARGE 3BR/1BA DUPLEX for rent: 1021 E.40th Street by Waters Ave, near Daffin Park. LR, DR, kitchen, washroom, washer/dryer hookup, total electric. $750/month. Call 507-8127.

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114 Marian Circle: 3BR/1.5BA, new carpet, new paint, single car garage, fenced yard $1000/month. WEEK AT A GLANCE Does what it says. Only at www.connectsavannah.com

Mobile Home/ Vacant Lots And Homes Available In Thunderbolt Move In and Handyman Specials 912-236-0093 NEAR SAVANNAH MALL 2 Bedroom w/loft, Townhome. Available July 5th.$750 + deposit NEAR DEAN FOREST 1 Bedroom, kitchen furnished, fenced yard $475/mo. + deposit.

No Section 8. Call 234-0548

PARADISE PARK

Available late June. 3BR/2 full baths, LR, DR, kitchen, garage, CH&A, laundry room. Conveniently located to schools, restaurants, HAAF, etc. No pets/smoking. $959/month + security deposit. 912-920-1936

SECTION 8 WELCOME

ONE, TWO & THREE BR Apts. & Houses for rent. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer. 1/2 month OffGood for this month only. 912-844-5996 OR 912-272-6820 Southside: 11515 White Bluff Rd. 1BR, LR, equipped kitchen, W/D conn. $575/month. 1301 E.66th: 2BR/2 Bath, W/D connection, near Memorial Hosp. $750/month, $400/dep 127 Edgewater Rd: 2BR/2BA, washer/dryer connection, near Oglethorpe Mall $775/month, $400/deposit. DAVIS RENTALS 310 E. MONTGOMERY XROADS 912-354-4011 OR 656-5372

SOUTHSIDE

3BR/1.5 Baths, LR, DR, Den, CH&A, Fenced backyard. $850/month, $850/deposit. Section 8 Accepted. Call 356-5384 or 660-4296 Southside Old Montgomery Road, 2BR, 1.5 BA, large yard, $ 695/mo, $695 /dep. back ground check req. 912-920-4868

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VERY NICE HOUSES *2103 Causton Bluff Rd. 3BR/1BA $750. *221 Croatan St. 3BR/1BA $850. *127 Linden Drive. 3BR/1BA $850. Lots of extras. 912-507-7934 or 912-927-2853

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ConneCtSavannah.Com WILMINGTON ISLAND: Johnny Mercer duplex, 2BR/1BA, LR, dining area, kitchen, newly renovated $795/month. 912-897-6789 or 912-344-4164 rooms for rent 895 ROOMS FOR RENT Completely furnished. Central heat and air. Conveniently located on busline. $130 per week. Call 912-844-5995. SPACIOUS ROOMS FOR RENT Newly renovated on busline.2 blocks from Downtown Kroger,3 blocks from Historic Forsyth Park. $150/week w/No deposit. 844-5995 EFFICIENCY ROOMS Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week. Call 912-844-5995.

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Clean, remodeled, furnished, West Savannah home. Heat/air, cable/internet, utilities. Shared kitchen, bath. Busline. S/M NOW! $120/week. 912-480-5126

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1 & 2BR/1BA Apartments, LV Room, Dining, Kitchen w/appliances, UTILITIES INCLUDED!, NO CREDIT REQUIRED! $179-$225 weekly, $695-$895/monthly, Call 912-319-4182, M-F 9AM-6PM

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SAVE $$$$ MOVE-IN SPECIALS Clean, furnished, large. Busline, central heat/air, utilities. $100-$130 weekly. Rooms w/bathroom $145. Call 912-289-0410.

AVAILABLE ROOMS: CLEAN, comfortable rooms. Washer/dryer, air, cable, HBO, ceiling fans. $110-$140 weekly. No deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065 CLEAN, QUIET, Room & Efficiencies for Rent.On Busline, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer. Rates from $85-$165/week. Call 912-272-4378 or 912-631-2909

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FURNISHED APTS. $165/WK.

Private bath and kitchen, cable, utilities, washer furnished. AC & heat, bus stop on property. No deposit required. Completely safe, manager on property. Contact Cody, 695-7889 or Jack, 342-3840.

LARGE VICTORIAN with windows on two sides, across from library, nicely furnished, all utilities. TV/cable/internet, washer/dryer, $140/week. $504/month. 912-231-9464 Other apts. avail.

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Furnished, affordable room available includes utility, cable,refrigerator, central heat/air. $115-$140/weekly, no deposit.Call 912-844-3609 NEED A ROOM? STOP LOOKING! Great rooms available ranging from $115-$140/weekly. Includes refrigerators, cable w/HBO, central heat/air. No deposit. Call 912-398-7507. NICE ROOM FOR RENT in quiet neighborhood. No drugs! 912-844-8716 or 912-257-2041

Room for Rent

Clean, fully furnished room on busline, cable, microwave and ceiling fans. $130 a week. Victor, 912-844-7274 ROOM FOR RENT: Safe Environment. Central heat/air, cable, telephone service. $450-$550 monthly, $125/security deposit, No lease. Immediate occupancy. Call Mr. Brown:912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177. ROOMMATES WANTED Very Clean, newly remodeled w/central heat/air, stove,refrigerator,cable, washer/dryer. On busline. No drugs. Starting at $125/week. 912-272-6919

ROOMS FOR RENT

Clean, safe, drama-free rooms available. Ceiling fans, Comcast cable, internet, central heat/air furnished. Walking distance to busline. Rooms $125 & Up. 912-228-1242 transportation 900

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Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

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