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compiled by Rachael Flora | happenings@connectsavannah.com Week At A Glance is Connect Savannah’s listing of events in the coming week. If you want an event listed, email WAG@ connectsavannah.com. Include specific dates, time, locations with addresses, cost and a contact number. Deadline for inclusion is 5pm Friday, to appear in next Wednesday’s edition.

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Film: Mystery Tom Selleck Film

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In honor of Tom Selleck's 70th birthday, Concert: Blue Man Group the Psychotronic Film Society shows this Experience the Phenomenon. Blue Man mystery film, with the exact title being Group returns to Savannah with their wildly revealed at showtime. popular theatrical shows and concerts 8 p.m which combine comedy, music, and techThe Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. nology to produce a totally unique form of $7 entertainment. Thursday / 29 7:30 p.m Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show $37.50-$62.50 Savannah Arts Academy for Visual and Dedication of B-17, City of Savannah Performing Arts presents its 7th Annual Over six years of painstaking restoration Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show, "INSECTUM," work will be recognized and celebrated sponsored by the SAA Savannah Arts as the museum officially dedicates its Academy Visual Arts Department. fully-restored B-17 Flying Fortress, "City of 7 p.m Savannah." Various speakers and military Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. dignitaries will appear at the program, and $10-$20 WWII veterans will be recognized. Light Savannah Jewish Film Festival: The reception to follow. Lady in #6, Omar 1 p.m Featuring thought-provoking documentaMighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave. ries, wonderful comedies and engaging 912-748-8888. mightyeighth.org dramatic features from around the world. The Joan and Murray Gefen Memorial Savannah Jewish Film Festival is open to the entire Savannah community and all surrounding communities. 1:30-3 & 7-9 p.m 4 Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

Friday / 30 film: Citizen Koch

When Wisconsin governor Scott Walker stripped state workers of their union rights in 2011, was it simply a classic face-off between labor and management or a bold political move designed to weaken his party's political opposition? Set against the rise if the Tea Party and Occupy movements, the US Supreme Court's 2010 ruling in Citizens United, and the 2012 presidential campaign, Citizen Koch documents the consequences for democracy when private interests determine who is elected to deliver public good. 6:30 p.m The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. Free 912-507-5735. fsioab@yahoo.com

Concert: Arlo Guthrie

Arlo Guthrie, musician who performed at Woodstock, plays a set at Georgia Southern. 7:30 p.m Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. $10-$26

Concert: Colin Gilmore

Colin Gilmore brings his West Texas-style rock, with a country/punk/psychedelic/pop edge songs to Savannah for the first time. Savannah's own Bottles & Cans open the show. 7:30 p.m Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

Film: Inglorious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 American epic war film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, MÃ©lanie Laurent, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth and Diane Kruger. The film tells the fictional alternate history story of two plots to assassinate Nazi Germanyâ€™s political leadership, one planned by a young French Jewish cinema proprietor (Laurent), and the other by a team of Jewish-American soldiers led by First Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Pitt). Rated R.

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7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $8 912-525-5050. tickets.savannahboxoffice.com

Film: Django Unchained

Django Unchained is a 2012 American western film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It is a highly stylized variation of the spaghetti Western, which takes place in the Old West and Antebellum South. Rated R. 10 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $8 912-525-5050. tickets.savannahboxoffice.com

Film: To Love

CinemaSavannah screens this Polish film about Maria and Tomek, a contemporary Polish power couple whose relationship is tested when Maria suffers a secret traumatic experience. In Polish with English subtitles. 106 minutes. 5 p.m Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. $8

Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show

Savannah Arts Academy for Visual and Performing Arts presents its 7th Annual Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show, "INSECTUM," sponsored by the SAA Savannah Arts Academy Visual Arts Department. 7 p.m Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. $10-$20

Saturday / 31 Bethesda Farm Stand

Bethesda students and staff sell fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs. Students lead or assist in planting, cultivating and harvesting all items at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques. 8:30 a.m.-noon Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. 912-351-2061. bethesdaacademy.org

Bonaventure After Hours: Stories, Nightfall & More!

Savannah's only after-hours cemetery event, in this riverside Victorian cemetery. 5-8 p.m. Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. $35 912-319-5600. info@bonaventurecemetery.com

Savannah Philharmonic: The Creation

Haydnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s masterpiece oratorio The Creation depicts and celebrates, in evocative musical language, the creation of the world as described in the biblical Book of Genesis and Paradise Lost. The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus performs this sacred piece. 7:30 p.m Cathedral of St John the Baptist, 222 East Harris St. $18 to $100 (all reserved seating except balcony) savannahphilharmonic.org

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Kill Bill Volume 1 is a 2003 American martial arts action film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Uma Thurman as the Bride, who seeks revenge on an assassination squad led by Bill (David Carradine) after they try to kill her and her unborn child. Rated R. 7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $8 912-525-5050. tickets.savannahboxoffice.com

Film: Kill Bill Vol. 2

Kill Bill Volume 2 is a 2004 martial arts action film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It is the second of two volumes that were released several months apart. The Bride continues her quest of vengeance against her former boss and lover Bill, the reclusive bouncer Budd and the treacherous, one-eyed Elle. Rated R. 10 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $8 912-525-5050. tickets.savannahboxoffice.com

Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. 9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com

Hit Songwriters In-The-Round with Hannah Dasher

Effingham County native Hannah Dasher has a way of bringing out the country music in everyone. Though a modern stylist, her songwriting and vocal delivery have been steeped in traditional country, soul, rock, and blues. 8-10 p.m Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street. $25 912-754-1118. marstheatre.com.

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Savannah Arts Academy for Visual and Performing Arts presents its 7th Annual Junk 2 Funk Fashion Show, "INSECTUM," sponsored by the SAA Savannah Arts Academy Visual Arts Department. 2:30 & 7 p.m Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. $10-$20

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Theatre: Clybourne Park

The SCAD Performing Arts Department presents this play, which spans two generations fifty years apart in the Clybourne Park neighborhood of Chicago. 3 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $15-$20 912-525-5050

Theatre: Viva Vegas

Accompanied by a 9-piece orchestra, the cast pays a glamorous and glitzy tribute to the iconic and most famous Las Vegas headliners. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $18-$37

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A midnight version of this monthly openmic showcase that incorporates music, poetry, visual art, and many other artistic forms of expression. Sign up begins at 11:30 pm. Brought to you by Spitfire Poetry Group, with support from The Performing Arts Collective of Savannah, Muse Arts Warehouse, DJ Doc Ock. Last Saturday of every month, 11:30 p.m. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. $5 Spitters. $7 Sitters. musesavannah.org

Theatre: Viva Vegas

Accompanied by a 9-piece orchestra, the cast pays a glamorous and glitzy tribute to the iconic and most famous Las Vegas headliners. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $18-$37

Sunday / 1 Concert: Blue Highway

This Grammy-nominated band, at the 17-year mark, is one of the most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass music. 7 p.m Randy Wood Guitars (Bloomingdale), 1304 East Hwy. 80. $30 plus tax 912-748-1930

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Featuring Jefferson Ross, Linda McRae, Todd Hoke, and Harry O'Donoghue. Free admission and parking. All ages welcome. 6-7:30 p.m Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 East Victory Dr.

Twice a year, Deep releases four new books featuring original, vivid, and fearless stories, poems, and plays written by young author’s public middle school kids in Deep’s Young Author Project. Each DeepKid votes for their favorite piece from the workshop, and the winners are invited to read their work in front of a live audience. 6 p.m The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Free and open to the public

Tuesday / 3 First Tuesday Tour of City Hall

Discover City Hall history, architecture and art, while learning about their City government and viewing special rotating exhibits. Please pre-register. first Tuesday of every month, 12-12:45 p.m. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. Free and open to the public. 912-651-6411. Lspracher@savannahga.gov. savannahga.gov

Heartbeats for Life

Free support and education group for those who have suffered from or want to prevent or reverse heart disease and/or diabetes. One Tuesday/month, 6pm. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Free and open to the public. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org

Tongue: Open Mouth & Music Show hosted by Calvin Thomas

Music, poetry and spoken word on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. first Tuesday of every month, 7-10 p.m Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. Free and open to the public. 912-238-2426. lori@savannahroasters.com. savannahcoffee.com

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Film: No Evidence of Disease

Join Regal Cinemas for an exclusive screening of this award-winning documentary on World Cancer Day, Wednesday, February 4th. 7-9 p.m Regal Savannah Stadium 10, 1132 Shawnee St. $12 206-491-3737. ryan@smarthousecreative.com. nedthemovie.com

Film: Birthday Tribute to George Romero

In honor of the 75th birthday of internationally adored and highly influential horror and suspense film director George A. Romero, Psychotronic Film Society presents one of the director’s least-known and most under-rated feature films, and one that is rarely mentioned when discussing his work. The exact title of the movie will not be revealed before showtime. This will likely be many folks’ only opportunity to ever see this film on the big screen. Mature viewers only. 8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $7

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Judging our legal system’s revolving door prison system is a well-oiled machine for manufacturing career criminals. The immediate point is that something is catastrophically wrong in our local legal sysABOUT 8:30 tem for an identified repeat offender to have p.m. last Tuesso many chances to wreak so much havoc. day, Jan. 20, there The day after the robbery a reader was an armed emailed me. An excerpt: robbery near “We are bewildered and outraged about Troup Square why he has been allowed to be released 7 in downtown times to continue to prey on the public,” he Savannah. No one was injured. writes. “I would appreciate that you look A 26-year-old suspect, Dennis Lamar White, was quickly caught and charged with into this and let us and the public know why our legal system has failed to protect us the crime. from him? The failures of our legal system Police say White approached a 32-yearold victim on Harris Street, walking toward militate against the changes we all want that Habersham. White allegedly pointed a gun you have proposed for 2015 in your Blueprint for a better Savannah.” at the man and took his money. I’m bewildered too! The ineffectiveness of The victim was able to get away without being harmed when a car approached, caus- our legal system, especially in how it treats chronic offenders, has been a core issue for ing White and his accomplice to scatter— decades. Arguably the core issue. but evidently not far enough. Between revolving-door early releases, If you followed local news over the weekgenerous plea deals, oddball leniency from end, you already know the punchline: judges, and continuing lack of oversight at This is White’s eighth arrest since his “transitional centers,” it’s really no wonder early release from state prison in 2013. a man like White was—allegedly—rolling He has been arrested over a dozen times downtown looking for an easy mark. before by local law enforcement. A few years ago, eerily similar complaints And that was his second prison term. Don’t worry: This column won’t be about led to the ousting of former Chatham County District Attorney Larry Chisolm how horrible it is that something bad hapafter an aggressive campaign by challenger pened in the tourist district. Meg Daly Heap, in which she accused ChiAnd it isn’t about the larger social/ecosolm of being far too soft on crime. nomic/racial picture of how the American by Jim Morekis

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Ominously, now Heap herself is under the exact same criticism, in almost the exact same words. It bodes ill not just for her reelection but for the continuing growth and health of Chatham County itself. I wish I had an easy answer for why our legal system seems so eager to break the body and spirit of some young people before they can have even a second chance for redemption, but also seems quick to give the most egregious repeat offenders many chances for redemption long after they seem beyond it—and after they’ve already amassed a list of victims a mile long. I don’t want to sound like that guy who says we need to lock “those people” up and throw away the key. That’s not me. But I do think that all the money we pay for all these police and courts and judges and jails isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on if we can’t bring that system to bear on the hardcore offenders who time and again clearly choose a life of terrorizing others. All the police in the world can’t help you if the courts are broken. So now is as good a time as any to remind you that not only is the DA an elected office—our judges are elected, too. How many times have you seen a local judge running unopposed for reelection? Like, pretty much every single time? Maybe if we want to change things that’s a good place to look, too? cs

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Editor, I attended the same lecture by Kristopher Monroe that Jessica Leigh Lebos covered in her Jan. 21st article, “Schoolin’ the old school,” but I came away with a different take on the loaded subject of gentrification. Mr. Monroe intentionally and effectively used examples from Houston to Detroit to provoke the audience into thinking about the complementary roles of art and preservation in revitalizing urban areas, but I think he inadvertently fell into the trap of apologizing for

gentrification. Too quickly and too often, efforts to revitalize neighborhoods and bring them back from the brink are pegged as sponsoring gentrification. While that’s often a convenient and politically safe claim to make, it’s a myth that needs debunking and a perspective that needs correcting. At the most basic level, we should understand what gentrification is and separate the definition from the negative connotation. An amalgamated definition is: investing in an area and raising property

values which sometimes results in the displacement of poorer residents. Sometimes, yes. But it’s not necessarily the case, it’s not always bad and the alternative is rarely—if ever—good. Displacement happens just as easily when things get so bad that everyone moves out or is forced to move out from wholesale takeover by private or public interests. What should we call that? Slumification? Is that what we want? Regardless of the tag, it is the scourge of poverty, hopelessness, crime, disinvestment and

the inability or unwillingness of local government to intervene in creative and constructive ways. Preservation is not a panacea and it does not fly solo. It’s an integral part of an overall strategy that must be led by public and private interests. Preservation does in fact work and its success is documented beyond Savannah’s Landmark Historic District. Take a look at the Victorian District, Thomas Square, Baldwin Park, Daffin Park, etc. Now take a look at the City’s tax rolls and see what used to be and what is now…and how

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that increase in value translates into more public services. These neighborhoods have significant history and architectural heritage that was identified as worthy of preservation by the very people who live there and who thought it was important enough to petition for designation. As a result—and due to tax incentives connected with designation—those areas are in the process of being revitalized and, importantly to remember, in such a way that allows for mixed use, a variety of incomes and a great diversity of people. Panning any of those areas as ‘gentrified’ misses the mark. They are evolving—just like areas in cities across this country… a country whose very principles were grounded on capitalism. We appreciate the article’s nod to the spirited women who saved the Davenport House, but as HSF enters its Diamond Jubilee (60th year) we should recognize that their response to a crisis in 1955 has matured into a sophisticated program known as HSF’s Revolving Fund. Every time we use the Revolving Fund to save a vacant, blighted, endangered historic property, we are creating opportunity for revitalization instead of guaranteeing weed lots and further decay. In doing so, we preserve Savannah’s unique and beautiful canvas. Daniel G. Carey, President & CEO Historic Savannah Foundation

Fifty years ago Senator Daniel Moynihan predicted this would happen. At that time over 70 percent of black households were married. When all the social programs of the Great Society took root, the marriage rate went down as the poverty rate of children went up. Now the marriage rate is around 30 percent. We took away the responsibility that parents are supposed to do—instill values, especially what a decent education can lead too. We told people to quit trying, you’re incapable of taking care of yourself, or a family. Stay home and we’ll take care of you. We told men that they have nothing to give to children and to forget about being a real father. We stopped holding people accountable and started making excuses for them. We stopped their progression and allowed them to stagnate. This not unique to one race, it’s everywhere. There have been long term studies on why children succeed or fail in school and they all prove it’s not rocket science. Two things will just about guarantee a child will finish school and be independent: at least one parent who is stable financially and instills in their child the importance of an education. You cannot build financially stable adults if we continue the poverty cycle that we created. We can’t blame our schools—we’ve poured millions into our school system. What good is a new school if no one values it? Where I work we have a diversity of peoOn ‘white privilege’ and crime ple. Talk with them and you will discover Editor, Regarding your Jan. 14 column, “To Call that they all had someone at home who was able to back them all the way. Police? Or not?” We are doing an injustice to our youth Wow, what a refreshing new version if we don’t stop this insanity and break this of white guilt regarding your piece on poverty cycle. It is not cold-hearted, indifyour reaction and thoughts when you ferent, uncaring or racist to hold everyone saw a young black man with a gun in his to the same standard, and again, this is happocket. As you ran down your checklist of possibilities to decide if the police should be pening across the racial spectrum. Of course we will help any and all who called, you might have added that this might need help and want to succeed, everyone be a good chance to maybe save another young black man’s life and stop the continu- wins when this happens. In our country you are free to go as far as your abilities can take ally high level of black on black crime. you. But you are also responsible to everyOr, perhaps the idea of helping to stop violent crime in general would have made up one else to be responsible for yourself. Until we stop dancing around the real your mind. For God’s sake, who cares what color they are? A teenager of any color with problem and finally admit that after fifty a hand gun hidden in a back pocket doesn’t years our own government caused this, and spending more money on the same prosound like the local neighborhood watch, grams will only perpetuate it, we will condoes it? Of course you call the police. tinue to have the same results. Which, as Disadvantaged youth? Social justice? you know, is a good definition of insanity. They’re the symptoms, not the cause. The By the way, please stop apologizing for real problem, and everyone knows it -- in the fact that you were born white. It’s not a the process of leveling the playing field we destroyed the one institution that is the key crime. White privilege: Does that mean you were raised by two people? to anyone’s success—the family, especially William O’Donnell black families.

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Owl ya like me now? By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

FORGET YOUR Buzzfeed quizzes and futzing with Instagram filters: There’s a new timesuck in town, and it’s broadcasting from the marsh next door. The Landings Bird Cam went live two Fridays ago with a 24/7 feed of a female great horned owl brooding on a pair of eggs, and frankly, I haven’t gotten a whole lot of work done since. Emails go unanswered and the laundry pile overfloweth as I click “refresh” throughout the day and night to watch this magnificent creature. What is the owl doing now? is my first thought of the morning and every two minutes hence. What about NOW? as I arrange my phone on the pillow before bed. Are you looking at porn? my husband asks hopefully.

The Owl Who Shall Not Be Named continues to sit on her eggs atop a pine tree on the edge of a golf course on the Landings. Not so much, but what could be sexier than real, live wildlife voyeurism?! It doesn’t help that the quality of the video feed is so damn fine. Every striation of her banded feathers shows up in the sunlight, the outline of her heart-shaped face clear as a pen stroke and the imperial tufts on her head ruffling gently in the wind. At night, infrared keeps each twig of the nest crisp and clear. Basically, it’s a neverending peep show for bird nerds.

We have the folks at Skidaway Audubon to thank for this alluring distraction. The local environmental nonprofit raised $15K to have international extreme video expert Tim Sears install two Sony SNC-WR630 cameras 85 feet atop the loblolly pine last summer with the intention of watching the aerie’s original inhabitants: A couple of bald eagles had raised several seasons of eaglets in the five-foot wide lair, but only one of the pair returned for a short visit this fall—perhaps due to a tragic aviary

drama of which we’ll never know the details. It didn’t take long for a duo of horny owls to set up a squat, and the camera—a lightning storm down took the inventory down to one—found its stringine starlet. (Great horned owls usually co-opt the construction of other species, often adding to the décor with shreds of bark or their own feathers.) Our rapturous raptoress laid her first egg on New Year’s Day and the other a few days later. According to Skidaway Audubon’s partners at the Cornell Lab of

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combination of amenities and access to nature. He admits he’s given up his golf membership for now, preferring to help Skidaway Audubon with its various projects, including relocating clutches of turtle eggs from diamondback terrapins that come up from the marsh to nest in the golf course sandtraps. It’s generous of these Landings birdlovers to share their window that allows the rest of us up-close owl observation and appreciation, and I thanked Jim as Anna examined a small skull of an indeterminate species. Ms. Owl Herself was only a mere 85 feet above us, but we didn’t even catch a glimpse of her. Yet it was just so lovely to be outdoors instead of staring into a monitor, and I inhaled deeply. I had fallen into a brief meditative stupor when Anna sidled up next to me. “I have a pocketful of bones,” she whispered, wagging her eyebrows behind her horn-rimmed glasses. Poor Jim already seemed traumatized by his ride in the Absurdivan, which is short a hubcap and has a menagerie of plastic animals glued to the dashboard (including several owls), and he nodded wanly at Anna’s carcass collection. We were thinking of ourselves as owl superfans, but I think we might have come off as a little creepy. Back at my computer watching the owl half-sleeping in her own browser window, I thought about what it means when our most intimate interactions with wildlife happen on a screen. As I learned, being near an animal doesn’t necessarily afford the details we can marvel at via webcam. It is undeniably a wonderful use of technology, one that educates and helps protect habitats. But does it really increase our connection with the natural world? Or is that just a convenient delusion as we spy on on it from the comfort of our desk chairs? More uncomfortably, does peeping on wild animals somehow diminish their very wildness, the way the internet makes it so easy to remove the humanity from sex? Our society is already so detached from nature, and I’m not sure it helps to put it in the same streaming format as Real Housewives of Atlanta. Maybe Jim is right; giving our owl a name only reduces her authentic magnificence. Though nothing short of the Apocalypse is gonna keep me from watching those owl babies being born. Still, I can’t help but feel like a creep— especially since she just looked right into the camera and turned her back. cs Join the voyeurism at landingsbirdcam.com

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everyone has the same low income, or one in which incomes vary, perhaps widely, but the lowest incomes are higher than the equal income of the first society? Which would you choose? Let’s remember that it is entirely possible for the poorest in a society to become richer even as the gap between the richest and poorest grows. Imagine an accordion-like elevator that is rising as a whole while being stretched out, putting the floor further from the ceiling. Would such a society be objectionable? Why is the relative position of the poorest more important than their absolute position? Is concern about relative positions nothing more than envy? We could argue about that all day, but a much more urgent subject is politicaleconomic inequality. This is the inequality fostered through the political system. Since government’s distinctive feature is its claimed authority to use force aggressively (as opposed to defensively), this second sort of inequality is produced by violence, which on its face should make it abhorrent. Political-economic systems throughout the world, including ones typically thought to be market-oriented (or “capitalist”), such as in the United States, are in fact built on deeply rooted and long-established systems of privilege. Favors, which the rest of us must pay for one way or another, typically go to the well-connected, and prominent business executives have always been well represented in that group. In the United States this has been true since the days of John Jacob Astor, the fur trader who had the ears of such influential politicians as James Madison, James Monroe, and John Quincy Adams. Government was little more than the

executive committee of leading manufacturers, planters, and merchants (to risk opprobrium by paraphrasing Marx). As Adam Smith put it in The Wealth of Nations in 1776, “Whenever the legislature attempts to regulate the differences between masters and their workmen, its counsellors are always the masters.” While business interests today are not the only ones that get consideration in the halls of power, it’s a mistake to think they do not retain major influence over government in economic and financial matters. “Regulatory capture” is a well-known phenomenon, and ostensible efforts to limit it always fail. Unlike market inequality, political-economic inequality is unjust and should be eliminated. How? By abolishing all direct and indirect subsidies; artificial scarcities, such as those created by so-called intellectual property; regulations, which inevitably burden smaller and yet-to-be-launched firms more than lawyered-up big businesses; eminent domain; and permit requirements, zoning, and occupational licensing, which all exclude competition. These interventions and more protect incumbent firms from conditions that would lower prices to consumers, create selfemployment and worker-ownership opportunities, and improve bargaining conditions for wage labor. Instead of symbolically tweaking the tax code to appear to be addressing inequality— the politicians’ charade—political-economic inequality should be ended by repealing all privileges right now. cs Sheldon Richman is vice president and editor at The Future of Freedom Foundation in Fairfax, Va. www.fff.org

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The outcomes of those decisions are clearly reflected in how long people live, Imagine a world how productive they are where there are only two during their lives, and how stores to shop at. One store happy they feel. That isn’t is the healthy store. The to say that shopping at the other is the not healthy unhealthy store necessarily store. makes people unhappy. But Between them, they sell their lives are full of more everything. There isn’t a worries that continue to need for another store. grow over time as they find They are both very well they are less able to accombranded, so people shop at Andrew Pleasant is Senior Di- plish what they want in and like both stores. Sales rector for Health Literacy and their lives. are strong. Consumer per- Research at Canyon Ranch Perhaps the happiest ception is positive. Institute and a member of the and healthiest of all are That branding allows Institute of Medicine (IOM) those who mainly shop at people to be very aware of Roundtable on Health Literacy. the healthy store but every now and then allow themtheir decisions and what selves to enjoy some of they mean for their health the items sold in the unhealthy store. They and well-being. There is no secret to health are aware of when and why they go to the and happiness, no truly complex decisions to make. You either shop in the healthy store unhealthy store, and are able to keep that in moderation. or you shop in the unhealthy store. The world we live in today is far more A simpler choice could not be offered – complex. We are not always sure what the to be healthy or not. Some people always shop only at the healthy store. Other people healthy choice is. There are many things that can influence always shop only at the unhealthy store. if a person is healthy or not – including Some people do a little of both and go where they live, their job or lack of job, how back and forth. much money they make, how close they By Andrew Pleasant, Ph.D.

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Metro Police are investigating three shootings with four victims over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, “including one that was fatal and a second in which the victim was arrested on other charges,” a spokesman says. James Pastures, 34, died on Monday Jan. 19 after he was “targeted” and shot in front of an apartment on the 1900 block of East 51st street about 7 p.m. Earlier, about 2:30 p.m., Rakeem Wright, 24, reported “he was talking to some women on the first block of West 62nd Street when he was shot by someone in a passing car. He provided false information to Central Precinct officers who discovered 10 outstanding warrants against him.” A second victim, Regeria Lynch, 19, arrived at a hospital hours later for treatment of her wound. Neither injury was believed to be life-threatening.

Also, just after midnight Sunday Jan. 18, Aaron Wurtsbaugh, 45, arrived at St. Joseph’s Hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to his arm. He reported “he was delivering pizza at an apartment complex on the 12000 block of Middleground Road when a masked male attempted to rob him and fired at his car as he sped away.”

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Police have charged a convicted felon with the armed robbery of a Savannah man in the downtown area Tuesday night. Dennis Lamar White, 26, was arrested after patrol officers and an off-duty officer “encountered a group of males after the 8:30 p.m. robbery at Habersham and Harris streets,” a spokesperson says. White was identified as the male “who approached the 32-year-old victim as he was walking on Harris Street toward Habersham, pointed a gun at him and forced him to turn over cash. The victim got away when a car approached,” police say. White has more than a dozen arrests by Savannah and Chatham County authorities and has served two prison sentences. He was released from Johnson State Prison in June of 2013 after serving 14 months of a

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fines—but considering it costs around $15,000 a year to feed and house a chimp, that’s a pretty negligible sum. So yes, animal testing is, unlike the animals themselves, alive and well. If your wife couldn’t track down any good, comprehensive numbers for how many animals are involved altogether, that’s because they’re not out there. We do know, though, that in 2013 about 900,000 animals covered under the Animal Welfare Act were killed in research and testing in the U.S., including 170,000 rabbits, 68,000 dogs, and 64,000 nonhuMy wife read on Facebook about businesses still man primates. That’s just the fatalities, and it doesn’t include the mice and rats, which testing their products on animals. She tried to make up the great bulk of lab animals. Notfind out through Google how true this is, but she couldn’t get any really clear idea of who was ing the growing role of genetically modified animals in research, one independent doing what. Is animal testing still prevalent, estimate from 2004 put the total number or are most companies trying to go a different of animals used annually in the U.S. at 80 route? million. —Bob, Lansing, Michigan It’s not that there’s been no progress. Since IF VISIONS of scientifically tortured baby the late 1950s the animal welfare movement has been advocating the principles of bunnies keep you up at night, stop read“replacement, reduction, and refinement”: ing right now. Anti-testing activist groups may not be in the news, but it’s only because i.e., (1) using insentient materials—which now include computer simulations as well we have so many other things to complain as things like cell cultures—for testing about these days. It still exists, and in full force. There have been no major U.S. federal rather than conscious living creatures; (2) restrictions on animal testing since the 1966 minimizing the number of animal subjects needed to get useful results, via better experAnimal Welfare Act, passed back when everyone was more concerned with the com- iment design, data sharing, etc.; and (3) limiting the amount of actual pain and harm mies and nuclear war than with the wellbeing of test monkeys (some of whom were the animals experience. Which all basically rocketed into space in competition with said makes sense, even leaving ethics aside—for commies and didn’t do so well on the return one thing, animal stress can alter test results. And to some extent it’s happening: comjourney). puter modeling has in fact decreased the Perhaps unsurprisingly, then, it’s not a very stringent law: its guidelines don’t apply need for living subjects in toxicity research. Modeling and in vitro testing still have their to mice, rats, birds, farm animals raised for limits, though, so 100-percent replacement food and agricultural research, or reptiles doesn’t look imminent. Some higher-order and amphibians. It does cover treatment of the cutest ten percent of lab animals—dogs, test animals (mice, guinea pigs) can be swapped out for lower-order ones (zebra cats, hamsters, etc.—who presumably have fish, fruit flies); purists take issue, but you a stronger congressional lobby. Only chimpanzees receive protection from psychologi- can’t please everyone. The goals of animal testing have changed cal damage, courtesy of the CHIMP Act as well. Activists may still invoke the specter of 2000. The minimal standards for their of cosmetics testing to call attention to the housing, feeding, handling, and veterinary animal welfare cause (it’s certainly simpler care are enforced with $10,000 maximum

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name withheld), age 5, was viciously mauled 500 red cherry tomatoes and 4.5 pounds of by Mickey, a pit bull, necessitating mulpotatoes each). tiple surgeries, leaving him with lingering • Jihadist Toddlers: Britain’s Home pain and disfiguring facial scars, and he Office directed in January that the U.K.’s still requires extensive care. While Kevin’s nursery school staffs report pupils “at risk of trauma makes him live in gloom, Mickey becoming terrorists,” but gave little guidance has become a Phoenix celebrity after an out- on what teachers and managers should look pouring of support from 75,000 people kept for. According to a description of the direchim from being euthanized tive in the Daily Telegraph, for the assault. He lives now staffs must “have training in a “no-kill” shelter, where his that gives them the knowlmany supporters can track edge and confidence to him on a 24-hour Internet identify children at risk of “Mickey cam.” KSAZ-TV being drawn into terrorism Deflatriots or reported in December that and challenge extremist Cheathawks? Kevin’s mom had to quit her ideas.” Who ya got?! job to care for him and struggles to pay medical bills. Latest Rights “All I’m looking for is what’s rightfully owed to Great Art! me under the (corrections • In October, vandals in Cultural Diversity department) contract,” said Paris destroyed the large, Two recent innovations to the generaWestchester County (New inflatable “Tree” by U.S. artist tions-old Middle East sport of camel racing Paul McCarthy in the city’s York) corrections officer boosted its profile. First, to cleanse the sport Place Vendome square, but Jesus Encarnacion, after of a sour period in which children from having drawn $1.2 million not before it became widely Bangladesh were trafficked to use as jockeys, characterized as a gigantic in disability salary for the owners have begun using “robot” jockeys — green “plug” of the type used last 17 years as a result of electronic dummies that respond to trainslipping on a leaf of lettuce on a stairway. for anal sexual stimulation. Paris’ news ers tracking the races with walkie-talkies When he fell, he jammed his wrist and website The Local reported in December (growling encouragement directly into cam- that the controversy has been a boon to the several surgeries ensued, and when he was els’ ears) and joysticks (that trigger a whip finally ready for “light duty” a few years ago, city’s sex shops. “We used to sell around 50 at an appropriate time). Second, the firm Al (plugs) a month,” said one wholesaler. “Since he re-injured the wrist on the first day and Shibla Middle East of United Arab Emirnever returned. Encarnacion now seeks a the controversy, we’ve moved more than a ates has introduced lycra-style, whole-body thousand” (at the equivalent of $23 to $45, full disability retirement from the state, but camel coverings that are believed to enhance in materials ranging from glass to stainless officials maintain that “disability retirement” is for injuries resulting only from the rigors blood circulation and, perhaps, racing speed steel to silicone). of the job. (although the fashions are now used only in • Overthinking It: It was billed as the training and transportation, to lessen camels’ first-ever art exhibition expressly for nonhu“stress”). Ultimately, of course, the coverings man appreciation — specifically, for exami- The Opportunist may carry advertising. When a dump truck and a municipal bus nation by octopuses. England’s Brighton Sea collided around 1 p.m. on Jan. 5 in downLife Center featured the five-tank shared The New Normal town Phoenix, it of course drew the attendisplay in November (including a bunch of • “It’s not fair! There is not justice in this grapes, a piece of Swiss cheese and a plate of tion of the passengers, bystanders, motorists country!” shouted the mother of Franklin spaghetti — exhibits made of ceramic, plas- and nearby construction workers. AccordReyes, 17, in a New York City courtroom ing to a report in the Arizona Republic, an tic, wood and rope) that the center’s curain January after a judge ordered the son unidentified man then immediately seized tor promised would, according to an ITV tried for manslaughter as an adult. Reyes, an report, “stimulate an octopus’s natural curithe moment, ran out from some bushes to unlicensed driver fleeing a police traffic stop, osity about color, shape and texture.” the center of the commotion and flashed the had plowed into a 4-year-old girl, killing her, crowd before running away. but had initially convinced the judge to treat Wait, What? him as a “youthful offender.” Reyes’ mom Least Competent Criminals • The Territorial Seed Co. of Cottage was so enraged at the judge’s switch that she Grove, Oregon, introduced a plant in 2014 Not Quite Clever Enough: (1) Police had to be escorted from the room. (After the that sprouts both tomatoes and potatoes, quickly tracking two assault suspects in judge’s generous youthful offender ruling, Holland Township, Michigan, in December the aptly named “Ketchup ‘n’ Fries” plant. Reyes had violated his bail conditions by Grafting (rather than genetic modification) arrived at a residence at just the moment getting arrested three more times.) that suspect Codi Antoniello, 19, was startsplices the tomato onto potato plants (to • In Phoenix in early 2014, Kevin (last ing to shave his head to alter his appearance. create single plants capable of harvests of

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Fourteen employees of a Framingham, Massachusetts, pharmacy were indicted in December for defrauding the federal government by filling bogus prescriptions (despite an owner’s explicit instructions to staff that the fake customers’ names “must resemble real names,” with “no obviously false names” that might tip off law enforcement). Among the names later found on the customer list of the New England Compounding Center were: Baby Jesus, Hugh Jass, L.L. Bean, Filet O’Fish, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Harry Potter, Coco Puff, Mary Lamb, all of the Baldwin brother actors, and a grouping of Bud Weiser, Richard Coors, Raymond Rollingrock and, of course, Samuel Adams. The indictments were part of an investigation of a 2012 meningitis outbreak in which 64 people died.

Antoniello’s now-Internet-famous mugshot shows him with a full head of hair, minus the perhaps one-fourth on top shorn by electric clippers (shown at http://goo.gl/ ofDFQR). (2) When the wife of James Rivers, 57, of Kent, Washington, was about to bust him for his alleged child-porn collection in October, he shipped his laptop to a technician to have the hard drive erased — but with explicit instructions that if the techie encounters a “hidden” file, he must not look at the photos “under any circumstances.” (The techie, of course, found the file, looked and notified authorities, and Rivers was arrested.)

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(1) The most recent incident of a fire breaking out on the grounds of a crematorium occurred in December at the Innisvale Cemetery and Crematorium in Innisfil, Ontario. Firefighters put out the blaze and “rescued” the 15 dead bodies that were awaiting cremation. (2) When a small plane over Lake Taupo in New Zealand developed engine trouble in January, the pilot ordered evacuation. Fortunately, the six passengers were skydivers on a training mission and landed safely, even rigging the plane’s crew members to the divers’ own parachutes so that there were no casualties (except the plane). (Working skydivers also survived a November 2013 crash of two planes over Wisconsin by making an “unscheduled” jump.)

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The Belly Button Biodiversity project at North Carolina State University has begun examining the “faunal differences” in the microbial ecosystems of our navels, to foster understanding of the “tens of thousands” of organisms crawling around inside (almost all benign or even helpful). An 85-year-old man in North Carolina may have “very different navel life” than a 7-year-old girl in France, according to a May Raleigh News & Observer report. So far, only the organisms themselves and the host’s demographics have been studied; other issues, such as variations by hairiness of navel, remain. By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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Heaven and nature will sing in the breathtaking interior of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Photo by Geoff L. Johnson

A ‘word painting’ by the Philharmonic Haydn’s The Creation comes to life in the Cathedral By Anna Chandler anna@connectsavannah.com

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IF YOU live in Savannah, you know you’re lucky to live among unrivaled natural beauty year-round. It’s January, and we can stroll through Forsyth Park beneath a canopy of dripping moss and sprawling oak, throw on a jacket and walk along the Atlantic Ocean, squish our toes in the salt marsh at Skidaway Island. We know this. But sometimes—when 22 work encompasses us, when our phones

won’t stop blowing up, when we’re shuffling kids to innumerable after-school activities— we take it for granted. Sometimes, we need a reminder. The Savannah Philharmonic is ending January with the perfect wake-up call. Regarded by many to be Haydn’s masterpiece, The Creation comes to life in one of downtown’s historic architectural treasures: the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Beneath gilded arches and cerulean panels, the Savannah Philharmonic will bring a new kind of beauty to a timeless story,

chronicling the emergence of all the flora and fauna that surround us. Austrian Joseph Haydn was a prolific composer of the Classical period, fondly dubbed the “Father of the Symphony.” At 29 years old, he was made “house officer” to the affluent Esterházy family, a job that included composing, running the orchestra, and filling their multiple palaces with chamber music. Though it was an extremely demanding gig, it was great for Haydn as a musician— with access to his own small orchestra,

Haydn wrote countless compositions in his near-thirty years with the family. And with such an engrossing job, he was totally isolated from musical trends, and, in his own words, “forced to become original.” Drawing inspiration from the biblical books of Genesis and Psalms, as well as Milton’s Paradise Lost, The Creation was composed and debuted at the height of Haydn’s career. The first performance was an invitation-only affair, nobility, patrons of the arts, and government officials filled Vienna’s Schwarzenberg Palace. By that time, Haydn was a household name—the streets outside the palace were so flooded with fans that 30 police officers had to be on-site to keep the peace. Let’s hope the SCMPD isn’t going to have to block off Abercorn (be smart—get those

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tickets in advance). But there’s no denying that the Savannah Philharmonic’s production spotlights some of our town’s most in-demand vocalists: soprano Tina ZenkerWilliams, tenor Stephen Dobson, and bass Kyle Hancock. They’ll portray archangels Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael respectively, as the earth comes to fruition around them. “It will most definitely be their most energetic and high-spirited performance of the season thus far,” says Savannah Philharmonic Chorusmaster Monica Harper. Haydn himself actually preferred that the English translation be performed for English-speaking audiences, so that all may understand the depths and subtle complexities of the beautiful prose. In keeping with his wishes, Savannah Philharmonic’s Creation will be sung in English. Employing “word painting,” a musical technique in which the arrangements reflect the literal meaning of a song, the orchestra will bathe the audience in sonic interpretations of the sun’s grand premiere, the first steps of various creatures, and, perhaps most significantly, the famous depiction of the Chaos before the creation. The Creation sequentially follows the story as most know it. In Part 1, light, earth, water, weather, and plant life are introduced. Part II ushers in sea creatures, birds, animals, and man, with Part III set in the Garden of Eden. No cunning serpents here, though: The Creation is all pre-Fall of Man, showing Adam and Eve in their most content moments. Uriel alludes to the inevitable toward the end of Part III, explaining to the couple that they’ll stay happy if they refrain from wanting to have, or wishing to know, more than they should. But that’s the beauty of The Creation—while most stories make the Fall the epicenter of the story, Haydn’s shows the beauty in formation of earth. Hearing it in such a gorgeous man-made creation as St. John’s Cathedral, only to step out into the oak-and-moss beauty of Lafayette Square, is sure to leave the audience in admiration of nature. “When we surround ourselves with beautiful music in beautiful spaces, it can only make us more beautiful people,” says Harper. “The chorus is excited to sing Creation because we know the wonderful people of Savannah will appreciate its brilliance.” CS Savannah Philharmonic Presents Haydn’s The Creation Saturday, January 31 The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 7:30 p.m. $18-$100. Tickets via savannahphilharmonic.org or by phone at 912.525.5050.

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ARLO Guthrie always thought of himself as too much of an introvert for the stage. But when you’re coming up with Woody Guthrie as your dad and folks like Pete Seeger dropping by your childhood home, it might be hard to deny that the art of performance is in your DNA. 40-odd years down the road, Guthrie’s still got the bug. In the days of internet “slactivism,” it will be inspiring to see someone kicking it old-school. A vital voice of the Vietnam era, Guthrie’s hippie sensibilities—antiwar, anti-nuke, anti-Nixon—are certainly of an era, but the heart and conviction of Guthrie’s songs still stand true. He still wouldn’t be able to get those “couple of keys” in 1968’s “Coming into Los Angeles” past the customs man—but it would cerArlo Guthrie @Georgia Southern (Statesboro) tainly be a different tune if he’d penned it now, wouldn’t it? Live, we’re hoping for some tales of yore to contextualize the hits. Guthrie’s famous for stretching out the iconic “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” from its standard 18 minutes and 34 seconds (the length of one of the gaps in the Watergate tapes) up to 45 minutes in live settings; that bit of unexpected improvisation is just another reason his live show is truly one-of-a-kind. Held in Georgia Southern’s Performing Arts Center, it will be great to see the timeless message of civic action spread to college students.

The Train Wrecks vinyl release party @Graveface Records The Train Wrecks, American Hologram, Colin Gilmore, Pierce Edens @The Jinx IT’S here! Finally, we can all score that long-awaited Train Wrecks We Roll On vinyl. Jason Bible and the boys are celebrating, fittingly, with a special strippeddown acoustic set at Graveface Records. Not only can you nab the hot wax in standard black, but there’s a special run of transparent red/black swirl that will be available, as well. The Wrecks have advised that they likely won’t order those limited edition pressings again, so get a copy while you can. The following night, catch the gents turned up and plugged in at The Jinx. They won’t be the only ones rocking out: this will be the first of many full-band shows for American Hologram. Expect to see Ethan Stewart on guitar, Ira Miller on drums, and Isaac Smith on bass. Lubbock, Texas-based singer-songwriter Colin Gilmore joins the bill. With a richly conversational voice, songs that lace standout lyricism with bright guitars and subtle organ strains, and toe-tapping rhythms, it’s easy to see why Gilmore’s LP, the wild and hollow, was heralded by The Huffington Post as the “best Americana singer/ songwriter album of 2013.” Asheville’s Pierce Edens rounds out the bill. Drawing inspiration from his Carolina home and the old-time tunage he heard growing up, Edens’ adolescent obsession with punk rock and grunge toughens up his fascinating stories: think a Tom Waits kind of bluesy aggression for folks who catch Lucero every time they’re in town.

January 30, 7:30 p.m. $26 for patrons, $23 for Georgia Southern faculty and staff, $10 for Georgia Southern students.

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Blue Highway @Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor (Bloomingdale) FOR twenty years, Blue Highway has been blazing the trail for innovative, influential bluegrass, using the framework of classic bluegrass as a template. The talented Tennessee five-piece, comprised of vocalist/guitarist Tim Stafford, dobro player Rob Ickes, vocalist/mandolin/fiddle player Shawn Lane, bassist/vocalist Wayne Taylor, and banjoist/mandolinist/vocalist Jason Burleson, have performed in the bands of giants like Alison Krauss & Union Station, Ricky Skaggs, Doyle Lawson, and more. With two Grammy nods and a Dove Award, Blue Highway has held the top rankings on Bluegrass Unlimited radio charts and taken home International Bluegrass Music Association awards. Praised for their ability to simultaneously hearken the sounds of yesteryear while pushing the boundaries of the genre, each member contributes their songwriting abilities to the band, taking turns on lead vocals. Sunday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., $30

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Savannah Songwriters Series @Johnny Harris Restaurant

AWARD-winning folk singer Linda McRae leads the latest group of songwriters to take on Savannah Songwriters Series at Johnny Harris Restaurant. In her time with Celtic folk rock band Spirit of the West, McRae earned two platinum and three gold records. After her success with the group, McRae blazed her own trail, capturing her sound on electric and acoustic guitars, accordion, and banjo. The versatile McRae is a true modern folkie, having performed in venues as diverse as Memphis’s famous Orpheum Theatre and New Folsom Prison, playing with the inmate blues band. Todd Hoke returns to the Sunday of song with his signature rootsy blues-folk. A native Texan, Hoke currently resides in Hendersonville, North Carolina. A key player in the early success of Savannah Songwriters Series, Jefferson Ross played and wrote in Nashville before moving to Savannah in 2010. While he now resides in Atlanta, where he pursues his love of painting, he still performs his original songs at house shows and festivals in the Southeast. Savannah Folk Music Society president Chris Desa joins in the fun. With the array of influences Desa is surrounded by in the fantastic Folk Music Society, it will be a treat to hear his original work. Sunday, February 1, 6 p.m., free.

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‘Old World classical taste’ at the Grand Bohemian Gallery By Lauren Flotte artrisesavannah.org

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SAVANNAH HAS many hidden gems. Most are tucked down some cobblestone path—a breeze for locals to find, but a challenge for any visitor. The Grand Bohemian Gallery defies such conventions. Nestled inside the Mansion on Forsyth Park—Richard Kessler’s park-side property —this eclectic gallery is swept up inside Kessler’s reverie of baroque grandeur, speckled with elegant modern touches. The crimson walls and rich, dark wood of the gallery is bathed in natural light from a

large window that lends an airy contemporary feel to this otherwise romantic, European-inspired space. Music from the hotel drifts into the gallery as Gallery Director Dayna Caldwell explains, “Art is really a staple in what the Kessler Collection is. So the Grand Bohemian Gallery is really an extension of that, offering a retail and exhibit space for people to be able to take part of the experience home with them.“ Four other Grand Bohemian Galleries can be found at other Kessler properties across the nation in Orlando, St. Augustine, Ashville, and even a far-flung sister in Taos, New Mexico. Each makes available the effortless opulence that Kessler desires to share with his guests.

Self-taught artist Amber Higgins handcrafts sparking, multi-

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“He has that old world classical taste and desires to recreate that for people. He enjoys it so much himself,” Caldwell says. Original works of art can be found throughout the Kessler Collection properties, but as Caldwell says, “The gallery venue allows you to experience art differently than when it is hanging on the wall as if part of the décor.” The gallery showcases a wide mix of works from local, regional and even international artists, in a variety of mediums and styles. From oil paintings to handcrafted jewelry, the gallery aims to make the elegant lifestyle of the Kessler Collection available to guests and locals alike. “I think the artwork here that I try to curate is that blend that appeals to classic taste and design, but also has that

contemporary feel about it. It’s refined,” says Caldwell. Caldwell is currently preparing for one of several shows that will take place across the group of galleries this year. Beginning January 30, each gallery will feature works by artists Donna Dowless and Amber Higgins for the 6th annual Heart and Soul exhibition. Installed just in time for Valentine’s Day, the exhibition will remain up through February. Toronto based artist Higgins’ handcrafted jewelry inspired the annual affair. Her signature heart shaped glass pendants make a striking statement when strung on silver chains or beaded cords. From playful glass filigree applied in monochrome, to brilliant layers of shimmering and milky glass in colors both subtle and eye-catching, Higgins’ utilizes a variety of

Donna Dowless creates feminine yet funky works that celebrate positivity and love

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techniques to create her beads. “Inside each bead is a painting,” Caldwell says, tracing the swirling colors of the glass with her fingernail. “With Amber, the minute details that she puts into her work are just exquisite. She’s handcrafting everything and she has a great eye.” This year the Grand Bohemian Gallery has paired Higgins’ wearable artistic statements with the bold paintings of Dowless. Crowned Orlando’s “Ambassador of Love,” Dowless creates richly colored and textured images inspired by love. Her paintings careen through the endless forms of love felt in a lifetime—the love one has for a friend, lighthearted love, sensual and passionate love, and even mature love, the type only time can affirm. “She is just the type of person that is always exuding love and peace so her work has always revolved around that. It’s feminine but still kind of edgy,” Caldwell says. Dowless and Higgins both create works that reflect openness to life, love and experience. Each forged a path to their means of expression and neither has formal training. “The aura in the work—especially with these two artists—it is very energetic and passionate, so those things really shine through and maybe it is because of the

life experiences they draw into their work,” Caldwell says. Friday, Feb. 6, the gallery will kick off a weekend of Heart and Soul events with open hours during the First Friday Art March from 6-9pm. Saturday, the gallery welcomes the public to meet Higgins from 5:30-8pm. On Sunday, an afternoon artist reception with Higgins from 2-5pm will round out the weekend celebration for Heart and Soul. While many have passed by the Mansion on Forsyth Park without realizing such an active gallery was right next to the hotel’s entrance, Caldwell invites everyone to come experience the space. “This is an ideal venue to exhibit art,” says Caldwell. “I really am able to seamlessly curate art from across many media, styles, and techniques. We almost have something for everybody. It’s a special place.” cs

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Jennifer Klahr spent a lot of time in the restaurant biz, learning it from the ground up, and working for over a decade with Spanky’s in Pooler. All that time discovering the right dishes for a particular venue, where to find the best coffee, and best of all, learning the greatest sources for fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies has paid off in spades. Of course, it helps if you live near from the 700-acre Ottawa Farm. Jennifer got to know Pete Waller and his family and learned of their penchant for “being green” way before it became a popular trend. She recognizes when the season is just right for making her blueberry pie or getting the perfect squash for her smoked veggie sandwiches. She pays attention to the Bamboo Farm and its love-call to strawberry fans each spring and makes sure to load up with the freshest red berries for her desserts, salads and fruit-infused drinks. She call tell you all about the farmer’s market too, and where to find those tender asparagus spears and the crispest pears for her salads. District Café and Eatery, on the corner of Broughton and Abercorn, has been around since April 2013, taking over this cherry piece of property from the Caraway Café upon its demise. It’s pretty much a familyrun establishment with a whole passel of members who lend their special talents to what is becoming a much-loved downtown venue. It wasn’t easy to mold the menu around a place where you can only bake, roast and slow-cook because it’s an old building with limited space and equipment—but , oh, what they’ve done with it! Jennifer and he hubby Steve Klahr, a retired graphic designer, have created a 30 pleasant, sunny café using the original

Right: Jennifer Klahr’s son, Chef Aaron Pitts, with his sister Ayla. Below, Winter Bleus Salad, Cuban sandwich, and BBQ Mac ‘n’ Cheese.

Spanish-style tiled floor, toasty brickwork, blue-grey and mustard walls, and a touch of funky artwork and signage that makes you smile (“Warning: Do not feed the Zombies!”). The long, homey wooden table running down the middle of the room, as well as the bar top, were created from reclaimed wood by Sean Carter Woodworks, and the big green and blue “milk jug” candleholders, as well as the impeccably friendly servers, make you wanna come in a stay a while. Damn the parking, find a niche, and slip on in! The salads alone will amaze you, and get’em while the gettin’s good because each month sees new and mouthwatering additions to the menu that changes according to the season—if you missed another chance at that favorite spring salad or winter soup

you’ll just have to dive into new gustatory wonders the next month. There are plenty of classics, like the Pimento Cheese Press or the delicious West Coast Club with its fresh basil aioli, though, so nobody’s complaining too loudly! I have a deep love of a good salad, and the current “Winter Bleus” is tops on my list: witness the huge bowl, filled to the brim with luscious, fresh greenery and smothered in layers of crumbled blue cheese, chopped pecans, perfectly ripe chunks of pear and a generous helping of some fine, slightly chewy, tasty bacon—and I don’t mean “bacon bits” either! It warms my heart to taste this wonderful salad that I only slightly drench in the housemade kiwi-Champagne dressing.

The sandwiches here are inventive and delicious: a crusty garlic panini stuffed with homemade mac n’ cheese and topped with tender, smoky BBQ pork (thanks to Jen’s son, Chef Aaron Pitts), or the tantalizing asparagus panini with such a divine symphony of flavors even a devoted carnivore wouldn’t miss the meat. I make soups so much at home that I rarely order them when dining out, but I’m so glad I’ve sampled the wares here. My food buddy Falko loved his creamy cauliflower bowl (yes, I had to taste it—hey, part of the job, folks!) and I wished I’d ordered a bigger bowl of the Tuxedo Chicken soup with its hearty broth, tender jumble of beans and plenty of juicy chicken. December’s delights included oyster stew, Beef Burgundy and a nice, thick split pea to warm your insides. Scouting among local coffee vendors and taste-testing to find just the right blends, Jennifer has chosen James Spano’s Cup to Cup Coffee Roasters, known for their smallbatch array of global choices, and I have to say, they pair perfectly with those baked goods or a golden panini! The staff here are as friendly and knowledgeable as can be, and any one of them can tell you all about the monthly specials—if you have any questions, just look for Jennifer, always busy in the kitchen, or making sure the café florals and greenery out by the sidewalk tables are just as lovely and inviting as the her veggie specials—always in her apron, with a warm smile and a look of genuine pleasure to see you back again. cs District Café & Eatery 202 E Broughton St; (912) 443-0909 Mon-Tue: 11am - 4pm Wed-Thu: 11am - 8pm Fri-Sun: 11am - 9pm districtcafeandeatery.com

Talking with… Philip Brown

PERC Coffee guru spreads his java jubilation Still, he seems to worry that people will think that he has a superiority complex because of what he will and won’t do with coffee. There’s some“I want to celebrate where the coffees thing about people come from and the differences the coffees with vision. They have an have,” Brown says. “And the only way you idea. They’re not wavering can achieve that is by roasting a little bit from it. The wind blows. lighter.” They stand firm. In other words, he doesn’t supply the Often these people darker French or Italian styles. are called “too serious” “Initially, I had French roast, I was going or “snobs.” They need to “lighten up” and to do it,” Brown says. “But I just couldn’t. “bend a little.” When these people are doing bad things, This is something that I won’t drink and I we don’t have to like them. But when they’re won’t like. And I don’t necessarily need to do it.” doing great things, we can celebrate. He also doesn’t flavor coffee. And lately, serious coffee man Philip “It’s hard to get people to give up the Brown of PERC Coffee has been on a cream and sugar,” Brown says. “I think that lightly roasted, caffeinated tear. people use cream and sugar to doctor coffee “We’ve had a lot of great success both in the local arena and lately also stretching out that’s not good.” Of course, you can do whatever you want of Savannah,” Brown says. “That’s been really to his coffee once it’s yours. Chocolate and cool.” hazelnut just aren’t his style. Just four years ago, he was roasting, sellI find it interesting that Brown started ing and delivering his beans himself (on a PERC a few yards away from Christian bike!) from a small storefront on DeSoto Row. Only a handful of shops were brewing Depken’s Le Chai Galerie du Vin. Depken now sells wine on Park Avenue. his beans. But he’s another visionary beverage seller Now, PERC is all over town, his beans are in Atlanta and Savannah Whole Foods, who has certain “will’s and won’t’s” (specifihe’s working on Florida and North Carolina cally, wine regions) that speak to passion and commitment. outlets and he has a spacious shop on East Broad Street. And his coffee’s wonderful.

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“Depken was really helpful because he had gotten some great advice from people and just said, ‘No, stick to your vision,’” Brown says. “I started a business based off of a culmination of 14, 15 years of developing theories about coffee and bringing in these really terrific coffees.” Brown got these ideas from working his way up from being a barista in Athens to managing coffee shops there. “You can never just master coffee roasting,” Brown says. “You have a lot of theory and experience and then you fine tune with every batch you roast.” That’s because many different beans can be roasted many different ways. Brown and his assistant Spencer Perez might roast and brew dozens of coffee samples before bringing one into the PERC family. “Usually when we slurp the first slurp and it’s ‘the one,’ a lot of times we’ll look at each other and we’re kind of like, ‘Yes! Get the phone!’ We know it,” Brown says. Brown shares this nerdy coffee enthusiasm in many ways—from barista training to weekly Friday cuppings for the public. “You establish a bond of trust,” Brown says. “And with that trust, you can ask them to make bigger jumps.” Brown himself has made many leaps in his business. Here’s hoping he can make his next jump… just the way he likes it. cs

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Low Country Scenes: Coastal Images by Bryan Stovall & Les Wilkes — Les

Wilkes and Bryan Stovall have teamed up to showcase some of their most captivating low country scenes shot in black and white, and many in infrared. As always, a portion of sales benefits Hospice Savannah’s Daily Impact Fund which provides unique services to patients, families and our community not otherwise covered by Medicare or other insurances. Through March 31. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr.

Armstrong Juried High School Juried Art Exhibition — This juried exhibition includes

students in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District. Reception Feb. 15 at 2pm. Feb. 2-13. 912-344-3169. finearts.armstrong. edu. Armstrong Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St.

Chelsea Warlick — Chelsea Warlick is a cultural, travel and documentary photographer who explores other cultures from the inside out. Reception Feb. 5 from 6-8pm. Feb. 1-27. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

Oksana Gruszka Harmouche — Ukrai-

nian artist Oksana Gruszka Harmouche uses a Flemish technique with seven layers of paint to create transparent, fabric-like veils. Through Jan. 30. savannahjea. org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

Deborah Mueller — February’s artist of the

month is Deborah Auleatha Mueller. Deborah’s beautiful Stoneware and Raku clay works are creations inspired by her surroundings and at times Asian design. Her work is both functional and decorative and is internationally collected. Mondays-Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.. 912-236-4583. Gallery209savannah.com. Gallery 209, 209 E River St.

Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth-Century Paintings from the Johnson Collection — Exhibit examines the roman-

Heart and Soul — Amber Higgins displays her

glass jewelry and Donna Dowless presents her mixed media works at this romancethemed show. Artist reception Feb. 7, 5:30-8pm. Jan. 30-Feb. 28. grandbohemiangallery.com/. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St.

Into the Wild — Lisa Rosenmeier’s work will

hang until the end of February. Free Fri., Jan. 30, 5-7 p.m. Paintedskystudio@gmail. com. Ta Ca Restaurant, 513 E Ogethorpe Ave. Sonja Robinson Art Exhibit and Sale — Art exhibit

and sale featuring Sonja O. Robinson and other local established and up-and-coming artists. Free entry, cocktails, and hors d’ouevres available. Fri., Jan. 30, 6-10 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 6-10 p.m. Hawg Scooters, 409 E. Bay St.

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vannah artist Lance Rubin is a painter who has been capturing people taking selfie pictures since 2004. The large scale paintings are made with flat color schemes in acrylic using bold colors and linework, and his subjects usually reach out from the picture plane toward the viewer because they are holding the camera to take the selfie pic. He makes thousands of graphite studies for his paintings before committing to canvas. Free Through Jan. 31. 912-234-0456. dickblick.com/primaryartsupply/. Blick Art Materials, 318 East Broughton St.

Arthur Bennett Kouwenhoven — Savannah

resident shows his sculpture and works on paper. Through Jan. 31. local11ten.com. Local 11 Ten, 1110 Bull St.

This week is your last chance to see work by Courtney Fredette at Gallery Espresso Courtney Fredette — Courtney Fredette presents mixed media work that explores meaning and interpretation. Through Feb. 2. galleryespresso.com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. Freshly Curvilinear: Art Glass by David Russell —

From molten glass, Russell creates wonderfully arched and vibrantly colored art glass. Currently residing in Camden, South Carolina, Russell studied the art of glass working with masters at the Penland School of Crafts in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington, and the Corning Museum of Glass in New York State. Through Feb. 28. 9The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St.

Katja Loher: Beeplanet — A featured exhibi-

tion for the 2015 PULSE Art + Technology Festival, Beeplanet focuses on the work of the Swiss-born artist Katja Loher, a leader among the next generation of video artists. Loher’s work takes video out of conventional modern contexts and into wall-mounted video portals and hand-blown glass bubbles. By peering into these orbs, viewers enter a parallel universe of performances by costumed dancers, entirely scripted, choreographed, and filmed by Loher. Environmental themes play a large role in the artist’s recent works, touching on endangered species, bee colony collapse, and speculation on whether humans can fulfill the essential roles that these creatures play. Through April 12. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

tic movement in the American South. Through Feb. 15. telfair. org. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St.

Whitfield Lovell: Deep River — Lovell’s art pays tribute to the lives of anonymous African Americans and explores passage, memory, and the search for freedom. Through Feb. 1. telfair.org/ jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. W.W. Law Art Collection: Paintings by Ken Herrington and Richard Low Evans — This exhibit

features original watercolor paintings of Savannah scenes by artists Richard Low Evans (1915-1998) and Ken Herrington. Through June 30. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

W.W. Law Exhibit — This exhibit, through a partnership with the Live Oak Public Libraries, features a selection of linocut prints by Chicago artist Margaret T. Burroughs (1915-2010). Like W. W. Law, Burroughs worked to preserve and share African American art, culture and history as cofounder of the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago. Burroughs was an artist, poet, educator, advocate, and activist for the art community and the African American community in Chicago. While she worked in many mediums, she is best known as a skilled printmaker, using the medium to communicate positive images of African American history and culture. Through June 30. liveoakpl.org. liveoakpl.org/. Carnegie Branch Library, 537 East Henry St.

Classes Acrylic Painting Basics — This ongoing class is designed to meet the student where they are in their painting experience, whether they are just beginning or have been painting a while. Instructor Lind Hollingsworth will focus on individual goals while paying attention to the artistic elements and techniques unique to acrylics. $140 per 4 week session Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 912-398-7475. lind.art@comcast.net. theStudioSchoolSavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Basic Drawing and Painting (Oils) — Open to all

levels, this class will focus on drawing and painting skills with still life arrangements and independent projects. $40-$315 Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 912-5077138. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St.

Beginning Metalsmithing — This is an introductory course to metalsmithing. The focus of this course is to introduce basic tools and techniques used by jewelers. Students will use both sterling silver and copper to create several pieces of jewelry. Basic soldering skills will also be taught. Expect to get your hands dirty! Ages 17+. Instructor: Christi Reiterman. $150/$140 city resident Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.. 912-651-6783. savannahga.gov/arts. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Beginning Wheel Throwing — This introductory

class will teach you the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. Trimming and decorative techniques will be taught to give each vessel its own flair. Students will work at their own pace and receive individual attention. Ages 17+. Instructor: Clair Buckner. $150/$140 city resident Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.. 912651-6783. savannahga.gov/arts. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Children’s Clay — This introductory clay class

will teach young students the fundamentals of hand building and sculpture. Students will work with coils and slabs and a variety of glazes. Ages 8-12. Instructor: Clair Buckner. $65, $60 city resident Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Children’s Painting — This after-school paint-

ing class allows children to express themselves by using their creative imaginations in an educational and creative environment to produce great works of art. The class will focus on the fundamental skills of art making and will allow students to explore a wide variety of painting themes and styles. Ages 8+. Instructor: Brian Woods. $85, $80 city resident Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.. 912-651-6783. savannahga.gov/arts. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St.

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with A TRAILER that features a rape scene, spousal abuse, and a mother shaking her child’s crib in fury in the middle of the night, it’s pretty safe to assume that 2012 Polish film To Love (also known as Loving), despite its simple, amorous title, is decidedly not a romantic comedy. Consider this your trigger warning. Writer/director Slawomir Fabicki’s feature-length revolves around married, financially comfortable 30-somethings Maria ( Julia Kijowska) and Tomek (Marcin Dorocinski). He’s an architect, she works in promotion and development with the city council, and they’re expecting their first child. Crazy in love, the two are ready to explore this new chapter of life together. Everything changes when the mayor makes it very clear that he’s attracted to Maria, casting long, obvious looks her way and holding her a bit too close while dancing at their tony work soirees. Rather than telling the man to leave the love of his life and mother of his unborn child alone (Maria even voices that the attention of her superior makes her uncomfortable), Tomek reassures his wife that “there’s nothing wrong with him finding you attractive,” adding, “the fact that he likes you can help us.”

Long looks turn into close watching and stalking. When Maria, mere weeks from delivery, is assaulted by the mayor, she neither reports the rape to the police nor tells Tomek. What ensues is an exploration in testing the boundaries of marriage and love, an unflinching dissection of life’s most difficult questions. To Love was inspired by a 2008 newspaper article detailing a case of sexual abuse in the Olszytn city council, written by a victim’s husband. Critics have praised Fabicki for not sensationalizing the difficult content, but rather forcing the audience to scrutinize the way the protagonists relate to each other. Exploring themes of trust, closeness, desire, and security, To Love is certainly not an easy watch, but its brutal truth fetched it awards at the 2013 European Film Festival, Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece, and a major win with ‘Best Film’ at Vilnius International Film Festival. It’s only been shown a handful of times in the U.S.: lovers of psychological cinema and up-andcoming directors, mark your calendars. CS CinemaSavannah presents: To Love (Poland, 2012) January 30 Muse Arts Warehouse 5 p.m., 8 p.m. (two showings) $5

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Best of the red hot mamas television. For six decades, audiences flocked to see her sing and perform her self-deprecating shtick, and the batwing arms of her BEFORE THERE was ever such a thing celebrity reached around the world. as a supermodel or a Kardashian, the world’s “She was as big as Elvis. Or Madonna,” best-known multimedia sex symbol was a confirms former fellow nightclub act Tony loud, fat lady named Sophie Tucker. Bennett in a new feature-length film, The Possessed with a formidable girth and Outrageous Sophie Tucker, closing out the an even fuller voice, Sophie Tucker reigned Savannah Jewish Film Festival this Saturday, over every single performance platform that Jan. 31. existed in the early 20th century, from vaudeBorn in 1887 somewhere in between the ville and Broadway stages to radio to film to pogrom-infested Ukraine and the golden By Jessica Leigh Lebos

streets of America, Sonia Kalish was the daughter of Jewish immigrants who settled in Hartford, CT. The whole family cooked and cleaned in their kosher restaurant, which proved far too boring for the gregarious young girl, who used to belt out tunes for tips in the doorway. She eloped at 16—but when she found marriage and motherhood just as oppressive, she ditched her schlemiel of a husband, left her son with her parents and split for New York City.

She renamed herself Sophie Tucker, and her first showbiz gig came soon after—performing in blackface as a ring shouter for a vaudeville director who told her she was “too big and ugly” to go on as herself. She conveniently forgot her makeup kit while on tour and marched on stage anyway. After a stint with the famed Ziegfield Follies in 1909, the bawdy Jewish babe with the big hips became a headlining act all over the country with her signature songs “Some of the These Days” and “My Yiddishe Momma.”

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As for Claire, she’s the typical dunderheaded heroine found in thrillers of this low caliber, making so many mistakes in dealing Back in 1944, “The Boy Next Door” was a popular tune sung by Judy Garland in the with her stalker that you wonder how she can possibly possess the brainpower to masmusical masterpiece Meet Me in St. Louis. ter a light switch, let alone teach Homer to Fast forward to 2015, and The Boy Next bored teens (maybe she was confusing this Door refers to a Jennifer Lopez movie certain to induce groans at theaters in St. Louis, Homer with Homer Simpson?). The Boy Next Door is the sort of daft picSt. Ives and anywhere else this hellish drama ture in which Noah presents Claire with a might pop up. copy of The Iliad, and she chirps, “Oh, it’s a Reminiscent of the dopey “women in first edition!” First edition? As in circa 750 peril” thrillers that blotted the landscape in B.C. first edition? Did Homer read excerpts the years surrounding Y2K, The Boy Next from it at the Aegean Barnes & Noble? Door stars Lopez as Claire Peterson, a high This marks the first produced screenplay school teacher living alone with her teenage for attorney-turned-writer Barbara Curry, son Kevin (Ian Nelson) in the aftermath of learning about her husband Garrett’s ( John so it’s too early to make any judgments about her prowess with the pen. Corbett) infidelity. But at least director Rob Cohen is provWhen hunky Noah Sandborn (Ryan Guzman) moves in next door to tend to his ing to be consistent: His last two features, 2008’s The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon ailing grandfather ( Jack Wallace), Claire Emperor and 2012’s Alex Cross, both placed can’t help but be distracted by his gentlemanly conduct, Good Samaritan deeds and on my 10 Worst lists in their respective years, and it’s hard to imagine that this turthat absolutely ripped bod. key won’t follow suit. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s improbNot to be outdone, Lopez has also shown ably fascinated by Homer’s The Iliad, since a similar commitment to cinematic stabilClaire’s about to teach a course devoted to ity. Back in 2002, she starred in the abysmal that classic tome. Enough, another movie in which she’s terNoah is 19 years old, but life circumrorized by a violent brute. Perhaps The Boy stances (namely, the deaths of his parents) have led to him still being in high school. At Next Door should have been written as a sequel to Enough; that way, it could have any rate, Noah’s hot for teacher, and when arrived with the critic-friendly title Enough he makes a pass at her, she responds favorAlready. ably to his pawing. But the morning after their rapturous lovemaking, Claire realizes she made a mistake; for his part, Noah pro- AMERICAN SNIPER fesses to love her and goes bonkers when she OOP spurns his further advances. The weakest of the eight newly It’s at this precise point, when Noah goes announced nominees for the Best Picture from 0 to 60 mph on the psycho scale, that Oscar, American Sniper nevertheless turns the film hits (with apologies to Mel Brooks) out to be one of the better Clint Eastwood Ludicrous Speed. releases of recent vintage. But like most of

his latter-day films in the director’s chair, efforts like Invictus and J. Edgar, it’s less a heartfelt piece of moviemaking and more a bald lunge to score yet more Oscar gold for his mantelpiece. American Sniper relates the story of Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), a U.S. Navy Seal shooter famous (infamous?) for recording more kills than anyone else in American military history. Despite Eastwood’s own conservative leanings, the filmmaker has rarely proven himself to be a knee-jerk chickenhawk or rambling right-wing tool, and his films have over the decades served as an intriguing—and evolving—treatise on issues of gun violence and hero worship, beginning with the hardline stylings of Dirty Harry through the revisionist politics of Unforgiven through the startlingly progressive stance of Gran Torino. Unfortunately, American Sniper adds nothing new to this conversation—more so since it comes on the heels of more accomplished “over there” efforts like Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker—and while Eastwood and scripter Jason Hall take some care in muddying the morality at play, they still err on the side of sainthood in painting their portrait of Chris Kyle, a man whose more tasteless actions and comments have been white scrubbed from this biopic. In one sense, that doesn’t matter, as fictionalizations never claim to be carved-instone documentaries—nor should they be. It’s just interesting that in an awards season in which Selma was dragged through the mud for its inaccurate portrayal of Lyndon B. Johnson—a cacophonous racket of swiftboating tactics believed to have ultimately hurt its Oscar take—any whispers about American Sniper’s inaccuracies have been

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shushed. American Sniper features a solid turn by Cooper and a few sequences that pack a visceral kick, but a little more complexity would have allowed the picture to score a more direct hit.

THE WEDDING RINGER

OP The workable premise of The Wedding Ringer posits that the awkward, overweight Doug Harris ( Josh Gad) doesn’t have a single friend in the entire world, which becomes a problem when his pretty fiancée Gretchen (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting) wants to meet his best man and the groomsmen before the wedding. (How did they survive in social situations without his lack of buddies ever coming up before? Oh, never mind, or we’ll be here all day with these sorts of questions.) So he hires Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart), whose job is to pose as BFFs for grooms in similar situations. But never before has Jimmy been asked to also produce a whole roster of faux groomsmen before—so he sets about recruiting whatever wacky washouts he can find, from a nerd with three testicles to an ex-con known for raping other men in prison to that big dude from Lost. Also among this motley crew is a hunk who’s hilarious simply because he stu-stustutters. That’s the level of insult comedy found throughout this picture, which, let’s face it, is basically a Men’s Rights Activist meme passing itself off as a motion picture. It follows the tired template of pairing a homely guy with a hottie (the reason why she’s marrying him is dizzyingly daft). And when the hottie is revealed to be a heinous bitch? No problem! There’s an even hotter hottie waiting in the wings to service our schlubby protagonist. And don’t worry about the other misfits—there are hotties for all! On top of this, we also get the usual creaky swipes against nagging Asian women, obsessed brides, helpless senior citizens and swishy homosexuals. Always the homosexuals. Gay panic in films of this ilk is nothing new, but the level here frequently reaches Terror Alert red. There’s a smattering of clever toss-away moments that reference various pop-culture touchstones (The Usual Suspects, The Goonies, Lost), but when left to fend for themselves, writer-director Jeremy Garelick and co-scripter Jay Lavender are at a loss and merely swipe entire plays from the likes of Hitch and Wedding Crashers. The only ingredient that makes this swampy stew even palatable is Hart, who continues to deliver inspired comic

Selma performance. Just imagine the potential if his agent ever manages to get his hands on a good script.

BLACKHAT

OOP Released in the graveyard month of January, Blackhat seems comparatively as worthy of Oscar gold as something like No Country for Old Men or 12 Years a Slave. Left to its own devices, though, and it’s merely a slightly above-average thriller that registers as yet another letdown from director Michael Mann. Mann, whose films (The Last of the Mohicans, Heat) often pop off the screen with urgency and vibrancy, opts for a grainy, muted and measured approach here, a choice that will lead some filmgoers wishing their auditorium seat came equipped with a fast-forward button. Yet those who remain patient will be rewarded with a reasonably involving tale about Nick Hathaway (Chris Hemsworth), a brilliant computer hacker and convict who’s released from prison to help the American and Chinese governments discover who’s behind the cyber crimes that have left several people dead in their wake. Some of Mann’s technical flourishes are less impressive than usual—for starters, the peeks inside a computer look like outtakes from 1982’s old-school TRON—but he still knows how to stage an action scene, more so when the parties involved are going manoa-mano. At 135 minutes, Blackhat could stand to be trimmed, and Hemsworth isn’t required to emote as much as he’s asked to assume hunky poses worthy of a GQ photo spread. It’s a nice treat for his lustful fans, who are doubtless ready to exchange that Christmas fruitcake for a savory slice of beefcake.

SELMA

OOOP There were better movies released during 2014 than Selma—though all could be counted on just one hand with the thumb neatly tucked underneath – but were there any that were more topical, more important, more monumental? That’s up for debate and open to discussion; still, in a year that saw the United States take a huge step backwards on the path to racial balance—a 12-month period in which scores of citizens found nothing wrong with unarmed black males being killed by (inept at best, evil at worst) white cops but found everything wrong with the casting of a black child as a fictional cartoon character—it seems only proper that 2014 should end with a film that comfortingly casts a ray of light into the darkness of despair. Selma may be set in 1965, but its issues, its conflicts and, most importantly, its idealism remain front and center five decades later. The script by first-timer Paul Webb examines the period when Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) sought and fought for equal voting rights. From meeting with a reluctant President Lyndon B. Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) to strategizing with his friends and colleagues, King works tirelessly for his cause, always aware of the dangers that face both him and his supporters. But King won’t be deterred, and he ends up staging a landmark march between the Alabama towns of Selma and Montgomery. Ava DuVernay, a former publicist, makes an assured leap onto the national stage, providing direction that’s sturdy but unfussy. There’s no need for pumped-up histrionics when history itself has provided such a compelling blueprint, and DuVernay wisely allows all emotions to naturally flow from Webb’s script. Selma is a film full of feeling,

particularly when dealing with the heavy weight of tragedy. After an unarmed young man is shot dead by a cop (plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose), King comforts his grandfather by whispering, “God was the first to cry for your boy”—the most beautiful line of dialogue from any 2014 film. As King, Oyelowo is faced with a problem dodged by, say, The Imitation Game’s Benedict Cumberbatch. Few know much about the real-life figure of Alan Turing, so Cumberbatch had a bit more leeway in carving out their characterizations. But everyone knows what MLK looked and sounded like, which places Oyelowo at a disadvantage. No worries there: Oyelowo may not especially look like King, but his is such a commanding performance that he ends up thoroughly filling out the man. As Coretta Scott King, Carmen Ejogo is also effective, with her scenes opposite Oyelowo in essence helping to humanize King and making it harder for the naysayers to accuse the picture of unfiltered hagiography.

THE IMITATION GAME

OOOP Focusing on one of the most compelling stories to emerge from World War II—Allied efforts to crack the Enigma code employed by the Germans—the picture follows Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) as the mathematician and his team, all working in top secrecy for the British government, tirelessly toil around the clock trying to find the solution. Despite the skepticism of his colleagues, Turing uses what could only be described as an early-model computer to aid him in his efforts—he soldiers on mostly alone, as his only friend among the co-workers he (to paraphrase Run-D.M.C.) disses and dismisses is Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), who becomes his fiancée even though he’s secretly gay. But being a homosexual was a crime in England, and The Imitation Game earns its stripes by not only honoring the magnificent wartime achievements of Turing but also by shedding light on the ridiculous laws that would later embarrass and marginalize a hero of his caliber. And just like that, an inspirational movie about an international triumph becomes a sobering film about a national tragedy. CS JAN 28-FEB 3, 2015

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Savannah Area Young Republicans

Get involved. Contact is Michael Johnson, via email or telephone, or see website for info. 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr.org. sayr.org. Call or see website for information. Free ongoing. 912-308-3020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com. Savannah Libertarians

Join the Facebook group to find out about upcoming local events. Mondays. Facebook.com/groups/SAVlibertarians. Savannah Tea Party

5pm social time. 5:30pm meeting begins. 6pm speaker. Reservations not necessary. Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. Mondays, 5:30 p.m.. 912-598-7358. savannahteaparty. com. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. Veterans for Peace

Local chapter 170 of VFP, a national organization of military veterans of all eras waging peace and exposing the costs of war. Meets every first Thursday at 7:30pm. ongoing. 303-550-1158. St. Frances Cabrini Church, 11500 Middleground Road. Young Democrats

Mondays at 7pm on the second level of Foxy Loxy, Bull Street. Call or visit the Young Democrats Facebook page for more information. Free ongoing. 423-619-7712. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

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the work to be shown in order to be considered. Apply to sentientbooking@gmail. com, subject line “art show.” See website for info. Fridays.. sentientbean.com/ booking#visualarts. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Call for Entries for Savannah Stopover’s Band Poster Juried Exhibition

Art Rise Savannah welcomes the city’s graphic and visual artists to create posters inspired by the individual bands from the 2015 lineup. These include local bands as well as touring bands from around the country. Artists are invited to choose a band from the Festival lineup listing at savannahstopover.com and create a poster inspired by that band using the specifications listed here. Additional acts, including local bands, will be announced January 16th, 2015. Semi-Finalists will be included in an exhibition of posters in the Jepson Center Atrium from March 2 - 9, 2015. Through Feb. 16. artrisesavannah.org. Art Rise Savannah, 2427 Desoto Ave. Call for Local Artist

Gallery 11 seeks an artist to join its cooperative gallery. Must live in the Savannah area and submit representative samples of your artwork, resume/bio, website, etc. for jury process. Inquire weekdays 11am-5pm at 912-598-8217 or 912-925-5465. Through March 1. Gallery 11, 309 W. Julian Street. Call for Proposals for 2015 Weave-a-Dream

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The City of Savannah’s Weave-a-Dream Panel has issued a call for proposals for its 2015 cultural and arts projects initiative. Applications will be accepted through the calendar year, while funds are available. Programs are to be completed prior to Auditions and Calls for Entries October 1, 2015. Project funding is availAuditions for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast able up to $2,000 for specific and innovaThe Savannah Children’s Theatre is holding tive arts, cultural, or heritage projects or auditions for their summer mainstage pro- presentations that have a measurable, duction of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast! quantifiable benefit to Savannah’s diverse Please come on February 2 or 3 at 7pm. No populations. The Weave-A-Dream commitneed to prepare a song or monologue, we tee seeks proposals that actively involve will provide everything you need for the au- youth, seniors, and those who have limited dition at the theatre. Children in 2nd-12th access to arts based programs in Savangrades and adults of all ages are welcome. nah. Programs engaging participates All students 18 years of age and under will ranging from 6 -11 graders with disciplines need a parent or guardian present to sign of production, animation, photography audition forms. Call 912-238-9015 or visit desktop publishing, CAD, metalworking www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org for and carpentry are of particular interest to details. Mon., Feb. 2, 7-10 p.m. and Tue., Weave-A-Dream. While other programs Feb. 3, 7-10 p.m. 912-238-9015. savannah- such as performing, visual, media, theater, childrenstheatre.org. Savannah Children’s folk, design (architecture), or literary arts Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. are also encouraged to apply. To be eligible Auditions for Snow White and the Seven for consideration, an organization must Dwarves be a non-profit, 501c3, head-quartered in Come audition for “Snow White and the Savannah’s corporate limits. Proposed proSeven Dwarves” at the Jewel Conservagrams must also be produced within the tory Theatre. Auditions are by appointment City’s corporate limits. No individual artist only, so call today. All roles needed. Must applications will be accepted. Through Aug. be 18 years to audition. N/A Fri., Jan. 30, 2. 912-651-5988 ext. 8969. rbrown02@sa4-7 p.m. 912-257-0671. jewelconservatovannahga.gov. savannahga.gov/arts. City of rytheatre@gmail.com. jewelconservatory. Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 com. The Jewel Conservatory Theatre, West Henry St. City of Savannah TV Show Seeks Entries 6014 Hwy 21. Call for Artists The City of Savannah’s TV station, SGTV, The Sentient Bean seeks experienced art- seeks profiles, documentaries, animations, ists for one-month-long exhibitions of his/ original music videos, histories or other her work. Artists must have a website with original works by or about the citizens of 38 current images representing a sample of Savannah to run on “Engage,” a television

show produced by the city. No compensation. SGTV offers an opportunity to expose local works to over 55,000 households in Chatham County. Submit proposals via website. Saturdays.. savannahga.gov/engagesgtv. Gallery Seeks Local Artists

Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street, seeks 2-D and 3-D artists to join its cooperative gallery. Must be a full-time resident of Savannah or nearby area. Work to be considered includes painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, glass, ceramics and wood. Submit 5-10 images of work, resume/CV and bio to info@kobogallery.com. Mondays. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street ,. Homeschool Music Classes

Music classes for homeschool students ages 8-18 and their parents. Offered in Guyton and Savannah. See website for details. ongoing. CoastalEmpireMusic.com. Now Accepting Submissions for Third Thursdays on Tybee

The City of Tybee Island’s Development Authority / Main Street Program is now accepting submissions for the 2015 Third Thursdays on Tybee series. Performances showcasing diverse art forms of local, regional, and national performers last 90-minutes beginning at 5:30pm each month. Musicians and performing artists of all ages are invited to submit a press pack with a sample of their talent and a brief bio for consideration. Artists should refer to the Information for Performers document available on the Program’s webpage for details and submission information. The deadline to submit materials for consideration is February 6 at 5pm. A panel of expert judges will review submissions and begin scheduling the second week of February. Through Feb. 6. 912-472-5071. https://facebook.com/pages/Third-Thursdays-on-Tybee/175103179236982. Tybee Roundabout, Tybrisa Street and Strand Avenue. Oatland Island Seeks Memories and Recollections for 40th Anniversary

Oatland Island Education Center is looking for memories of Oatland Island in honor of their 40th anniversary. People who were part of the Youth Conservation Corp that helped to build Oatland Island Education Center in the 1970’s. Great memories from field trips. Special family memories of Oatland Island. Send your photos and stories to memories@oatland40th.org. Deadline is August 31. undefined. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. Benefits

15th Anniversary Celebration Oyster Roast

Celebrate the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism’s 15th anniversary with an oyster roast, local craft beer, and school open house. $15-$40 Sat., Jan. 31, 12-2 p.m. 912-355-9098. matthewreardon.org. Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, 6602 Abercorn St., Ste. 10. Chatham County Animal Control Seeks Donations of Items

Chatham County Animal Control seeks items for pets in the facility. Canned

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Market sponsors invest in a healthy community and support the local economy. Sponsorships begin at $350. Help keep food fresh and local. Tuesdays.. kristen@ forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket. com/. Forsyth Farmers’ Market, 501 Whitaker St., South End of Forysth Park. $5 Bikram Yoga Class to Benefit Local Charities

Bikram Yoga Savannah offers a weekly Karma class to raise money for local charities. Thursdays during the 6:30pm class. Pay $5 for class and proceeds are donated to a different charity each month. This is a regular Bikram Yoga class. ongoing. 912.356.8280. bikramyogasavannah. com. Professional Clothing Drive at Armstrong

Armstrong State University’s Office of Career Services is accepting donations for its Clothing Closet, a professional clothing drive seeking gently used professional attire—oxford shirts, men’s and women’s suits, slacks, blouses, dress shoes. Clothing will be available to students seeking career guidance assistance. Drop off location: the alumni office in Burnett Hall on the Armstrong campus. Through Feb. 1. 912.344.2563. careers@armstrong. edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index. html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. SCMPD Animal Control seeks Volunteers

Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation. Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walkins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old. ongoing. (912) 5252151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov. Senior Citizens, Inc. Annual Blanket Drive

Senior Citizens, Inc. invites Savannah and the surrounding areas to help seniors stay warm this winter by donating a new blanket. You can drop off the blankets at SCI’s headquarters, throughout the Landings, or the Starbucks at the following locations: Twelve Oaks, Victory Drive, Broughton, Montgomery Crossroads, Oglethorpe Mall, and Pooler. The drive ends January 31. Through Jan. 31, 9 a.m. starbucks.com/. Starbucks (Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.), 550 Abercorn St. Classes, Camps & Workshops

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comfortably and arrive on time. $30 Sat., Jan. 31, 2-4 p.m. 912-200-4809. info@ savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. 912358-3160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate.edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate. edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St.

A class for advanced beginners in Argentine Tango. Prerequisite: knowledge of Basic elements of Argentine Tango. No partner required. This is a 4 week course that will progress each week. $35 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile. dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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Ongoing weekly drawing and painting classes for youth and adults. See website, send email or call for details. 912-4846415. melindaborysevicz@gmail.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Art, Music, Piano, Voice Coaching

Coaching for all ages, beginners through advanced. Classic, modern, jazz improvization and theory. Serious inquiries only. 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056. Beading Classes

Offered every weekend at Perlina Beadshop, 6 West State Street. Check website calendar or call for info. 912-441-2656. perlinabeadshop.com.

Beading Classses at Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times. 912-920-6659. Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 407 East Montgomery Xrds. Beginner Guitar Class

8 week guitar course for complete beginners. Classes offered for adults and teenagers ages 13 and up. Covers basic chords and strumming techniques, rhythm, tuning, and use of a flatpick. Email savannahschooloffolkmusic@gmail.com to sign up. $120 Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.. savannahschooloffolkmusic@gmail.com. Ms. Amy’s School of Music, 2421 Waters Avenue. Beginning Belly Dance Classes

Taught by Happenstance Bellydance. All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Champions Training Center

Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-349-4582. ctcsavannah.com. Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 876

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 876, is taking applications from young men and women (ages 14-20) interested in law enforcement careers. Explorers experience mentoring, motivation, and learn skills which help prepare them for their roles as productive citizens. See Chatham County Sheriff’s web page, click “Community/Explorers Post 876 or call. Wednesdays.. 912-651-3743. chathamsheriff.org. Chinese Language Classes

The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register,

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Clay Classes

Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-3514578. sav..claystudio@gmail.com. Boating Classes

Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register. 912-897-7656. savannahaux.com. Coffee Cupping

Like a wine tasting, but with coffee. A lesson on coffee process methods and origins worthy of a connoisseur. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. Fridays, 11 a.m.. 912-209-0025. perccoffee.com. PERC Coffee Roasters, 1802 East Broad Street. Conscious Kids Yoga

A yoga class for children age 4 and up, to build skill, confidence, strength, and abilities of the body, mind, and heart. $15 per class or $50 for 6 sessions (to be used within 2 months) Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m.. 912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street. Critical Reading Prep for the SAT - Prep for the March exam

Figure Drawing Classes

Tuesdays 6-9pm and Wednesdays 9:3012:30am. $60/4-session package or $20 drop-in fee. At the Studio School. ongoing. 912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail. com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Guitar, Mandolin, or Bass Guitar Lessons

Emphasis on theory, reading music, and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. ongoing. 912-232-5987. Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm-3pm. Community computer lab: MonFri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha. com/NRC.html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Knitting & Crochet Classes

Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website. Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav. com. LAW 108: Georgia Employment Law

This seminar covers various Georgia employment law topics, including the creation of at-will and contract employment, negligent supervision/retention of employees, defamation in the context of employment references, and workplace privacy. Explores Georgia discrimination and compensation laws in light of their federal counterparts. $59 per person per class; Corporate rate: $55 per person for four or more per firm Tue., Feb. 3, 6-7:30 p.m. 912-478-1763. proftrainingmgmt@georgiasouthern.edu. academics.georgiasouthern. edu/ce/programs/professionaldevelopment/lawseminars/gaemploymentlaw/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

This face to face course focuses on strategies in active reading that pertain specifically to the SAT, as well as addressing strategies and possible topics for the writing portion. $160 per person; $135 for groups of 3 or more Mon., Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m. 912-644-5967. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/personaldevelopLearn to Sew ment/satprepsavannah/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Sewing lessons for all ages and skill levels. Private and Group classes. Tuesdays.. 912Fahm Street. DUI Prevention Group 596-0889. kleossewingstudio.com. Kleo’s Offers victim impact panels for intoxiSewing Studio, 36 W. Broughton St. #201. Life Coaching cated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone Group & individual life coaching with a Cerseeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen tified Life Coach. Plan for a career change, new lifestyle, or an opportunity to pursue drivers. Meets monthly. $40/session 912creative or business projects. Step-by-step 443-0410. English as Second Language Classes guidance to fulfill aspirations. In person Learn conversational English, comprehen- or telephone sessions. Thursdays.. 912sion, vocabulary and life communication 596-1952. info@roiseandassociates.com. skills. All ages. Thursdays, 7:30pm, Island Downtown Savannah, downtown. Math Prep for the SAT - Prepare for the March Christian Church, 4601 US Highway 80 Exam East. Free. 912-897-3604. islandchristian. This course gives students the necessary org. Family Law Workshop practice, thinking strategies and skills The Mediation Center has three workshops development needed for maximizing per month for people who do not have legal scores on the math portion of the SAT. representation in a family matter: divorce, $160 per person; $135 for groups of 3 or legitimation, modifications of child support, more Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.. 912-644-5967. visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu. academ2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 ics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/ 912-354-6686. mediationsavannah.com. personaldevelopment/satprepsavannah/. Fany’s Spanish/English Institute cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and chil- Center, 305 Fahm Street. dren held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Mommy & Me Relaxation Class Register by phone. ongoing. 912-921-4646. Teaches techniques to face the physical,

mental, and emotional changes of a new mother’s body, mind and heart with poise and grace. a variety of relaxation techniques for mother and child. For expecting and new moms as well as those with small children (4 and under). $15/class or 6 classes for $50 (to be used within 2 months) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.. 912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street. Music Instruction

Georgia Music Warehouse, near corner of Victory Drive & Abercorn, offering instruction by professional musicians. Band instruments, violin, piano, drums and guitar. All ages welcome. ongoing. 912-358-0054. georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. Music Lessons: Private or Group

Portman’s Music Academy offers private or group classes for ages 2 to 92, beginner to advanced level. All instruments. Also, voice lessons, music production technology and DJ lessons. Teaching staff of over 20 instructors with professional, well equipped studios. Fridays.. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. portmansmusic. com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments

Savannah Musicians Institute offers private instruction for all ages in guitar, ddrums, piano, bass, voice, banjo, mandolin, ukelele, flute, woodwinds. 7041 Hodgson Memorial Dr. ongoing. 912-6928055. smisavannah@gmail.com. New Horizons Adult Band Program

Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Mondays at 6:30pm at Portman’s. $30 per month. All ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. New Mama’s Club

A weekly Friday gathering of new moms and their babies. Practice baby & mom yoga, do a planned activity. Dream boards, affirmation writing, personalized aromatherapy and other projects. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. 912-704-7650. ann@douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries.com. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street. Novel Writing

Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Award-winning Savannah author offers one-on-one or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com. Numerology 101

Numerology is the study of numbers as an integral part of the cosmic plan. Each letter has a numeric value that provides a related cosmic vibration. With your birth name and birth number, you’ll learn your soul number, personality number, power name, life path, love matches, and more. $25 Fri., Jan. 30. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Online Sustainability Advisor Certificate Program

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will provide you with both the background and the practical knowledge to actually improve sustainability in your home and/ or business.This course will introduce the conceptual background for several major areas of sustainability, discuss current issues, and provide knowledge with the goal of actually improving sustainability in your home and business. $ 385 Wed., Jan. 28. 912-478-5993. cfs@georgiasouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/ programs/onlineofferings/sustainabilitycertificate/. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. Photography Classes

Beginner photography to post production. Instruction for all levels. $20 for two-hour class. See website for complete class list. 410-251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotography.com. chrismorrisphotography.com. Piano Lessons

Piano lessons with a classically trained instructor, with theater and church experience. 912-312-3977. ongoing. georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. Piano Voice-Coaching

Pianist with M/degree,classical modern jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056. Serious inquiries only. ongoing. Polish Language Classes

The lessons are for beginners and open to anyone interested in learning the Polish language. Taught by Andrew Boguszewski. Reservations required. $25 Thursdays,

6:30-8 p.m.. 912-401-5861. St James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. Reading/Writing Tutoring

Ms. Dawn’s Tutoring in reading, writing, and composition. Remedial reading skills, help with borderline dyslexia, to grammar, term paper writing, and English as a Second Language. Fun methods for children to help them learn quickly. 912-660-7399. cordraywriter@gmail.com. Russian Language Classes

M.Ed. and native speaker. Meets in the Keller Williams Realty meeting room, 329 Commercial Drive. Tuesdays.. conquistador-spanish.com. Stress Reduction: Arising Stillness in Zen

Stress-reducing practices for body, speech and mind. Five Thursday night classes from 6- 7:00pm. $15 drop-in; $70 for series. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach, Sensei. Savannah Zen Center 111 E. 34th St. 31401 revfugon@gmail.com ongoing.

Learn to speak Russian. All experience Understanding and Managing Incoterms levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for Rennie Alston, CEO of American River International Ltd., presents this seminar info. ongoing. 912-713-2718. Sewing Classes on international commercial terms, or For beginners or advanced sewers. Indus- Incoterms. The seminar costs $100 per try standard sewing courses designed to participant and includes a handbook. Atmeet standards in the garment industry. tendees will receive four CES/CCS points. Open schedule. Savannah Sewing AcadThu., Jan. 29, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 912emy. 1917 Bull St. Sundays.. 912-290-0072. 447-8450. wtcsavannah.org. World Trade savsew.com. Center Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Rd. Singing Classes

Bel Canto is a singing style which helps the voice become flexible and expressive, improves vocal range and breathing capacity. A foundation for opera, rock, pop, gospel and musical theatre. $25 Mondays, 6 p.m.. 786-247-9923. anitraoperadiva@yahoo. com. Institute of Cinematic Arts, 12 West State Street, 3rd and 4th flrs.,. Spanish Classes

Spanish courses for professionals offered by Conquistador Spanish Language Institute, LLC. Beginner Spanish for Professionals--Intro price $155 + textbook ($12.95). Instructor: Bertha E. Hernandez,

Valentine Card Workshop at the Ashantilly Press

Always wanted to hand print letterpress cards? Join us at the Ashantilly Press in Darien for a one day Valentine Card workshop! Beginners welcomed. Seats limited - reservations required. Nicholas Silberg, Art Prof. from Savannah State is the instructor. $80 plus $10 materials Sat., Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 912-437-4473. ashantillycenter@gmail.com. ashantilly.org. The Ashantilly Center, 15591 GA Hwy 99. Vocal Lessons

A group of voice instructors who believe in the power of a nurturing community to help voice students blossom into vibrant artists. Each instructor holds a Masters of Music in Voice Performance. Group classes held once a month, plus an annual recital. Varies Wednesdays.. 912-656-0760. TheVoiceCoOp.org. The Voice Co-op, Downtown. Voice Lessons - Technique and Coaching

Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students. Nurturing, accepting, and collaborative studio. Services offered include strengthening the voice, range extension, relaxation techniques, and coaching through various styles of music. Audition and competition preparation. Varies Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 912-484-0628. Downtown Savannah, downtown. Open Fire Cooking!

Learn the secrets of cooking over an open fire with cast iron cookware. Enjoy a five course meal prepared throughout the day. Tips, tricks and recipes will be shared and enjoyed by all. $35 Sat., Jan. 31, 9 a.m.3 p.m. 912-395-1509. annie.quinting@ sccpss.com. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Clubs & Organizations

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Sing in the harmonious barbershop style with the Savannah Chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society. No charge Mondays, 6:30 p.m.. 912-344-9768. rfksav@ gmail.com. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African,

modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-6313452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com. Avegost LARP

Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. generallly meets the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a nonplayer character. $35 fee for returning characters. ongoing. godzillaunknown@ gmail.com. avegost.com. Buccaneer Region SCCA

Local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. See website. ongoing. buccaneerregion. org. Business Networking on the Islands

Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group meets first Thursday each month, 9:30am-10:30am. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768. Chatham Sailing Club

Meets every Friday evening for an informal social gathering of like minded people who enjoy the water. Watch the sun go down over Turner Creek. All are welcome, including kids and dogs. Fridays.. chathamsailing.org. Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. Drop N Circle Craft Night

Sponsored by The Frayed Knot and Perlina. Tuesdays, 5pm-8pm. 6 W. State Street. A working gathering of knitters, crocheters, beaders, spinners, felters, needle pointers, etc. All levels of experience welcome. Tuesdays.. 912-233-1240. Exchange Club of Savannah - Weekly Lunch

Meets every Monday (except on the fifth Monday of the month), 12pm-1pm. Weekly speaker, and honor a student of the month and year, police officer and fireman of the year. Charities: Jenkins Boys & Girls Club; Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Guest are welcome Mondays, 12-1 p.m.. 912-441-6559. Savannahexchange.org. Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs

A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead. com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. Friends of Massie Annual Meeting “Could George Washington Be Elected Today?”

The Friends of Massie invite all members of the community to an evening with Stan Deaton, Ph.D., Georgia Historical Society. Stan’s engaging storytelling style demonstrates the relevance of history for life today. This is also a perfect opportunity to explore the diversity of Massie’s exhibits, including Savannah’s only exhibit dedicated to the architectural styles in Savannah, plus the meticulously detailed model of Savannah’s downtown and Victorian

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districts. Free Thu., Jan. 29, 6-7 p.m. 912395-5070. friendsofmassie@gmail.com. massieschool.com. massieschool.com/. Massie School Museum, 207 East Gordon St. Georgia Nature Photographers AssociationCoastal Chapter

Coastal Chapter of the GNPA. The GNPA is 100% focused on nature photography and offers Field Trips, Monthly Speakers, Competitions, Seminars and Workshops and the Annual EXPO with prominent nature photographers and keynote speakers. Photographers of all levels are welcome! $35 per year first Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 912-234-2571. alfie.wace@gmail. com. gnpa.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Historic Flight Savannah

A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing. 912-596-1962. honorflightsavannah.org.

historic downtown Savannah is offering new members a chance to get a leg up on their New Year’s resolution to improve public speaking skills. For anyone signing up during December and January, the Club will waive the first three months of local dues. Weekly meetings are on Tuesdays from 6-7 pm at ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard Street, Third Floor, just off Ellis Square. Guests are welcome. Through Jan. 31. 912-209-4521. hostesscitytm@gmail.com. thincsavannah.com. Thinc Savannah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor.

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Ink Slingers Writing Group

A free creative writing group for writers of poetry, prose, or undefinable creative ventures. Meets every other Wednesday. Discussion of exercises, ideas, or already in progress pieces. See Facebook page savinkslingers. Every other Wednesday.. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Island MOMSnext

For mothers of school-aged children, grades K-12. Mothering support, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope. First and third Mondays. Childcare on Historic Savannah Chapter: ABWA request. A ministry of MOPS International. Meets the second Thursday of every month first Monday of every month.. 912-898from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank House, 4344. kymmccarty@hotmail.com. mops. 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees org. Islands MOPS pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. A Mothers of Preschoolers group that ongoing. 912-660-8257. Hostess City Toastmasters New Year’s Resolu- meets two Wednesdays a month, 9:15amtion Membership Offer 11:30am. Wednesdays.. sites.google.com/ The Hostess City Toastmasters club of continues on p. 42

1 Cartoon father of octuplets 4 Ironic nickname for a hairy guy 10 Taj Mahal’s setting 14 Slides, handouts, etc. for a speaker’s audience 16 Street ___ (rep) 17 Aquarium fish 18 Mecca trekker 19 “Huuuuuuuh?!” 20 Little toy, for instance? 21 Head honcho 24 Baseball and football star Sanders 25 London music producer Yoad ___ (reverses to something in the kitchen) 26 “Uncle!” 28 Art lovers 30 Shield behind a wheel 32 1994 hit off Live’s album “Throwing Copper” 33 Is uncertain to, in a fancy tone 34 With “The,” 2012 Jessica Biel thriller 35 “Community” actress ___ Nicole Brown 36 Share a facility 37 “Cold as Ice” and “Hot Blooded” group 39 Appeases, as hunger 40 Having a pH below 7 41 Heart link 43 Simple pretzel shapes 44 It folds in a chair 45 Place for December purchases 47 Some small businesses, for short 49 “Let me at ‘em!” 53 Big earthenware jar 54 1988 Bruce Hornsby hit, with “The” 55 “No can do, Dostoyevsky” 56 “The Two ___” (Martha Finley children’s book) 57 Weightlifter’s abbr.

1 Mag that covers blue material (hidden in KAVNER) 2 Key lime, e.g. 3 Org. that’s hosted Errol Flynn, Wayne Newton and Stephen Colbert 4 ___ salts 5 Follow up on ___ 6 Image created before drinking? 7 Got the carpet all gross 8 Potatoes named for their state 9 Must-have 10 “Oh!” in Osnabruck 11 Tiny red salad item 12 How you feel after a much-needed rest 13 Quality of some body tissues 15 Like some GPAs 21 He’s often seen up late 22 In an ambiguous way 23 Light and dark ice cream flavor 25 Star of “Gimme a Break!” 27 All together, musically 29 Religious circles? 31 Rare blood type 34 Carla’s surname on “Cheers” 36 Total assortment? 38 “Is this ___?” 42 French lane 46 Lord ___ Baratheon (“Game of Thrones” character) (anagram of ROSY) 48 Posed for pics 50 Company that merged with Time-Warner 51 Dollop 52 NFL gains

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site/islandsmops. fbcislands.com/. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-3086768. Knittin’ Night

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 912-2380514. wildfibresavannah.com/. Wild Fibre, 409 East Liberty St. Low Country Turners

A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. ongoing. 912-313-2230. Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary

Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. Philo Cafe

Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations. Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook.com/SavannahPhiloCafe. Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com.

month at 6:00 pm at local restaurants. 3rd Tuesday in November; none in December. For dinner reservations, please call Sybil Cannon at 912-964-5366. ongoing. 912748-7020. savannahnavyleague.us.

Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

Beginner classes Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. $60. Some equipment provided. After completing the class, join the Savannah Fencing Club; $5/month. Experienced fencers welcome. Tuesdays, Thursdays.. 912-429-6918. savannahfencing@aol.com.

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Savannah Go Green

Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768. Savannah Jaycees

Meeting/info session held the 1st Tuesday each month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events. Must be age 21-40. Jaycees Building, 101 Atlas St. first Tuesday of every month.. 912-353-7700. savannahjaycees. com. Savannah Kennel Club

Monthly meetings open to the public the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through June. ongoing, 7 p.m. savannahkennelclub. org. barnesrestaurant.com. Barnes Restaurant, 5320 Waters Avenue. Savannah Newcomers Club

RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912-344-5127. New Covenant Church, 2201 Bull St.

Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes monthly luncheon and program. Activities, tours and events to help learn about Savannah and make new friends. ongoing. savannahnewcomersclub.com.

Meets every Thursday, 7:30 a.m. for breakfast at Ort Hall (Lady & Sons) 112 West Congress Street. Visitors are welcome. Thursdays.. savannahsunriserotary.org. Ort Hall, 112 W. Congress St.

Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check website for events calendar or send an email for Parrot Head gatherings. ongoing. savannahphc@yahoo.com. savannahphc. com.

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Safe Kids Savannah

A coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-353-3148. safekidssavannah.org. Savannah Brewers’ League

Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-4470943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St.

Savannah Authors Autonomous Writing Group

Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month. Prose--fiction and non fiction. Discussion, constructive criticism, instruction, exercises and examples. Location: Charles Brown Antiques/Fine Silver, 14 W. Jones St. All are welcome. No charge. first Tuesday of every month.. 912-308-3208. alicevantrease@live.com. Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group JAN 28-FEB 3, 2015

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Meets Saturdays, 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds and better investing. Contact by email for info. ongoing. charlesfund@ gmail.com. panerabread.com/. Panera Bread (Broughton St.), 1 West Broughton St. Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

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Savannah Sacred Harp Singers

Everyone who loves to sing is invited to join Savannah Sacred Harp Singers. All are welcome to participate or listen to one of America’s most revered musical traditions. Call or email. ongoing, 1-4 p.m. 912-6550994. savannahsacredharp.com. Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 30 Diamond Causeway. Society for Creative Anachronism

Meets every Saturday at the south end of Forsyth Park for fighter practice and general hanging out. For people interested in re-creating the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Free Saturdays, 11 a.m.. savannahsca.org. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Savannah Story Games

A group that plays games that tell improvised stories. Create an amazing story in just three hours, using group games with special rules that craft characters, settings, and conflicts. Sundays at 6pm. free Saturdays, 6 p.m.. info@savannahstorygames.com. savannahstorygames.com. Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street. Savannah Toastmasters

Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the Conference Room C. ongoing. 912-484-6710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University

Savannah Veggies and Vegans

Join the Facebook group to find out more about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and to hear about upcoming local events. Mondays. A volunteer organization that assists the U.S. Coast Guard. Meets 4th Wednesday at 6pm at Barnes, 5320 Waters Ave. All ages welcome. Prior experience/boat ownership not required. fourth Wednesday of every month.. 912-598-7387. savannahaux.com. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940. rws521@msn.com. vvasav.com.

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation

Meets second Tuesday each month (except October) 6:00pm, Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner St. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-232-3549. chesteraellis@ comcast.net. Dance

Adult Ballet Class

Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St, offers adult ballet on Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-8745. Adult Intermediate Ballet

Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $12/class or $90/8 classes. Call for info. Academy of Dance, 74 W. Montgomery Crossroad. Wednesdays. 912-921-2190. Beginner and intermediate ballet, modern dance, barre fusion, barre core body sculpt, gentle stretch & tone. Tuesdays.. 912-925-0903. theballetschoolsav.com. Ballet School, 10010 Abercorn St. Argentine Tango

Lessons Sundays 1:30-3;30pm. Open to the public. $3 per person. Wear closed toe leather shoes if possible. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h ferguson Ave. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-925-7416. savh_tango@yahoo.com. Argentine Tango Basics Group Class

This beginners group class will focus on the basic elements of movement and Argentine Tango. This class is a 4 week session that will start from week 1 and progress while reviewing each week until week 4. No partner or experience required. $35 Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Awaken with Chakradance™

A free-flowing, meditative dance, with eclectic music selected to resonate with each specific chakra, along with guided imagery. No dance experience or chakras knowledge needed. $20 ongoing, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-663-1306. Chakradancer@ comcast.net. chakradance.com/. synergisticbodies.com. Synergistic Bodies, 7901 Waters Ave. Ballroom Group Dance Class

Weekly ballroom dance classes focus on two types of dance each month. Open to partners/couples or to solos. The $35 for 4 weeks or $10 drop in Mondays, 7 p.m. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com.

salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Ballroom Series Group Class

A group ballroom dance class for beginners through advanced. Rumba, Swing, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, and more. Singles or couples. $10.00 per person or $35 for 4 weeks (per person) Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Ballroom/Latin Group Class

Group classes every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesdays focus on fundamental steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday’s classes are more specific, with advanced elements. $15/person and $25/couple Wednesdays, 8 p.m. and Tuesdays.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street. Beginner’s Belly Dance Classes

Learn basic moves and choreography with local Belly Dancer, Nicole Edge. Class is open to all ages and skill levels. Walk-ins welcome. 15.00 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. 912-596-0889. edgebelly@gmail.com. edgebellydance.com. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. Beginners Belly Dance Classes

Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/Skill levels welcome. Sundays, 12pm-1pm. Fitness body and balance studio. 2127 1//2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/hour. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-596-0889. cairoonthecoast.com. Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle

For those with little-to-no dance background. Instructor is formally trained, has performed for over ten years. $15/person. Tues. 7pm-8pm. Private classes and walk ins available. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. ongoing. 912-414-1091. info@ cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com. Happenstance Bellydance

All levels and styles of bellydance welcome. Classes every Monday, 5:306:30pm. Drop-ins welcome. $15/lesson Mondays, 5:30 p.m.. (912) 704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. C.C. Express Dance Team

Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary. Call Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-7480731. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Windsor Forest. Dance for Peace

A weekly gathering to benefit locals in need. Music, dancing, fun for all ages. Donations of nonperishable food and gently used or new clothing are welcomed. Free and open to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m. 912-547-6449. xavris21@yahoo.com. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Dance Lessons (Salsa, Bachata)

Learn to dance Salsa & Bachata. For info, call Austin (912-704-8726) or Omar (Spanish - 787-710-6721). Thursdays. 912-704-8726. salsa@salsasavannah.com. salsasavannah.com. Great Gatsby, 408

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Dance Meditation: 5Rhythms Wave Class

A dance. A spiritual practice. A path to higher vibration. Each person does his/her own dance to a wave of music through the rhythms of flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. There is no right or wrong way and no steps to follow. No experience is needed. Simply Show Up. Led by: Dana Danielson. Each month, 2nd Tuesday (7:15-8:45 pm) and 4th Sunday, (noon1:30). $15 per class, or purchase class packs ongoing. 912-429-0190. savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive. Dance Party

Dance on Thursdays at 8pm--fun, friendship, and dancing. Free for Savannah Ballroom students. $10 for visitors ($15 for couples). free - $15 Thursdays, 8 p.m. 912335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street. Disco Hustle Dance Class

Do the hustle! A New York style Disco Hustle group class taught by Jos’eh Marion, a professional ballroom dance instructor. Sundays at 5pm. Call for pricing. Sundays, 5 p.m.. 843-290-6174. Trudancer@gmail. com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. Free Dance Thursdays at Lake Mayer

Lake Mayer is offering free dance and fitness classes for all ages every Thursday, in the Community Center. 9:30 am and 10:30 am is the “Little Movers” class for toddlers. 12:00 pm Lunch Break Fitness. 1:30 pm Super Seniors. 5:30 pm youth hip hop. 6:30 pm Adult African Fitness. FREE ongoing, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 912-6526780. sdavis@chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. FUNdamentals Dance Lesson

Group dance lessons every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesday: fundamental steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday: advanced elements. $15/person $25/ couple Tuesdays, 8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 8 p.m.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street. Home Cookin’ Cloggers

Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes at this time. Call Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748-0731.

and Latin dances. Multiple teachers. Ages 4-17 currently enrolled in the program. Prepares youth for social and/or competitive dancing. $15/person Saturdays, 10 a.m. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street. LaBlast- Dance Fitness designed by Louis Van Amstel from DWTS

Created by world renowned dancer and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” professional, Louis Van Amstel, LaBlast uniquely combines a wide variety of ballroom dance styles and music genres. Do the Cha Cha Cha, Disco, Jive, Merengue, Salsa and Samba set to everything from pop and rock to hip-hop and country – and burn fat and blast calories! No experience and no partner necessary. $15.00 drop in or 10 classes for $80.00 Mondays, 6-7 p.m. and Fridays, 10-11 a.m. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Line Dancing

Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pm10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar. Come early and learn a new dance from 7:30pm8:30pm. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Mahogany Shades of Beauty

Dance classes - hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step. Modeling and acting classes. All ages/levels welcome. Call Mahogany for info. ongoing. 912-272-8329. Modern Dance Class

Beginner and intermediate classes. Fridays 10am-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. Call Elizabeth for info. ongoing. 912-354-5586. Salsa Lessons by Salsa Savannah

Tues. 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Thur. 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Sun. 5pm6pm and 6pm-7pm. Salon de Maile, 704B Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, 31406. Tuesdays.. salsasavannah.com.

Wednesdays, 7pm,at Doubles Lounge. Fridays, 7pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Savannah Swing Cats--Swing Dancing

ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Sizzle: Dance and Cardio

A class designed to maintain that summer body by dancing and having fun. Incorporates dance and cardio to fun, spicy songs. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $80 Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912-312-3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. West Coast Swing Class

Instructor Rick Cody teaches the smooth rhythms of beach music and west coast swing. $12 drop in fee or $35 for 4 weeks Wednesdays, 7 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Fitness

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Savannah Power Yoga offers a community yoga class nearly every day of the week for just $6. All proceeds support local organizations. See schedule online for details. Most classes are heated to 90 degrees.

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A kids dance class with high energy music. Students learn different elements of hip hop dancing and how to put it together in a routine. $8 Thursdays, 5:15-6 p.m.. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Kids/Youth Dance Class

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ARIES

(March 21-April 19)

Do you have an entourage or posse that helps you work magic you can’t conjure up alone? Is there a group of co-conspirators that prods you to be brave and farseeing? If not, try to whip one up. And if you do have an inspirational crew, brainstorm about some new adventures for all of you to embark on. Scheme and dream about the smart risks and educational thrills you could attempt together. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you especially need the sparkle and rumble that a feisty band of allies can incite.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

The cosmos seems to be granting you a license to be brazenly ambitious. I’m not sure how long this boost will last, so I suggest you capitalize on it while it’s surging. What achievement have you always felt insufficiently prepared or powerful to accomplish? What person or club or game have you considered to be out of your league? What issue have you feared was beyond your understanding? Rethink your assumptions. At least one of those “impossibilities” may be more possible than usual.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

When I attended the University of California at Santa Cruz, my smartest friend was Gemini writer Clare Cavanagh. She headed off to Harvard for her graduate studies, and later became a pre-eminent translator of Polish poetry. Her work has been so skillful that Nobel Prize-winning Polish poet Czselaw Milosz selected her as his authorized biographer. Interviewing Milosz was a tough job, Clare told blogger Cynthia Haven. He was demanding. He insisted that she come up with “questions no one’s asked me yet.” And she did just that, of course. Formulating evocative questions is a Gemini specialty. I invite you to exercise that talent to the hilt in the coming week. It’s prime time for you to celebrate a Curiosity Festival.

CANCER

JAN 28-FEB 3, 2015

(June 21-July 22)

“Somewhere someone is traveling furiously toward you,” writes poet John Ashbery, “at incredible speed, traveling day and night, through blizzards and desert heat, across torrents, through narrow passes. But will he know where to find you, recognize you when he sees you, give you the thing he has for you?” This passage might not be literally true, Cancerian. There may be no special person who is headed your way from a great distance, driven by a rapt intention to offer you a blessing. But I think Ashbery’s scenario is accurate in a metaphorical way. Life is in fact working overtime to bring you gifts and help. Make sure you cooperate! Heighten your receptivity. Have a nice long talk with yourself, explaining why you deserve such beneficence.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

In 1768, Britain’s Royal Society commis-

sioned navigator James Cook to lead a long naval voyage west to Tahiti, where he and his team were supposed to study the planet Venus as it made a rare transit across the face of the sun. But it turned out that task was a prelude. Once the transit was done, Cook opened the sealed orders he had been given before leaving England. They revealed a second, bigger assignment, kept secret until then: to reconnoiter the rumored continent that lay west of Tahiti. In the coming months, he became the first European to visit the east coast of Australia. I foresee a comparable progression for you, Leo. The task you’ve been working on lately has been a prelude. Soon you’ll receive your “sealed orders” for the next leg of your journey.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

According to computer security company Symantec, you’re not in major danger of contracting an online virus from a porn website. The risk is much greater when you visit religious websites. Why? They’re often built by inexperienced programmers, and as a result are more susceptible to hackers’ attacks. In the coming weeks, Virgo, there may be a similar principle at work in your life. I suspect you’re more likely to be undermined by nice, polite people than raw, rowdy folks. I’m not advising you to avoid the do-gooders and sweet faces. Just be careful that their naivete doesn’t cause problems. And in the meantime, check out what the raw, rowdy folks are up to.

happenings | continued from previous page You could set personal records for most engaging phone conversations, emails, text messages, and face-to-face dialogs. The sheer intensity of your self-expression could intimidate some people, excite others, and generate shifts in your social life. Here are a few tips to ensure the best results. First, listen as passionately as you speak. Second, make it your intention to communicate, not just unload your thoughts. Tailor your messages for your specific audience. Third, reflect on the sometimes surprising revelations that emerge from you. They’ll give you new insights into yourself.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Let’s say you want to buy an 18-karat gold ring. To get that much gold, miners had to excavate and move six tons of rock. Then they doused the rock with poisonous cyanide, a chemical that’s necessary to extract the good stuff. In the process, they created toxic waste. Is the gold ring worth that much trouble? While you ponder that, let me ask you a different question. What if I told you that over the course of the next five months, you could do what’s necessary to obtain a metaphorical version of a gold ring? And although you would have to process the equivalent of six tons of raw material to get it, you wouldn’t have to use poison or make a mess. Would you do it?

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Life has a big, tough assignment for you. Let’s hope you’re up for the challenge. There’s not much wiggle room, I’m afraid. Here it is: You must agree to experience more joy and pleasure. The quest for delight and enchantment has to rise to the top of your priority list. To be mildly entertained isn’t enough. To be satisfied with lukewarm arousal is forbidden. It’s your sacred duty to overflow with sweet fulfillment and interesting bliss. Find ways to make it happen!

In 1899, the King of the African nation of Swaziland died while dancing. His only son, Sobhuza, was soon crowned as his successor, despite being just four months old. It took a while for the new King to carry out his duties with aplomb, and he needed major guidance from his grandmother and uncle. Eventually he showed great aptitude for the job, though, and ruled until his death at age 83. I’m getting a Sobhuza-type vibe as I meditate on you, Aquarius. New power may come to you before you’re fully ready to wield it. But I have confidence you will grow into it, especially if you’re not shy about seeking help.

SCORPIO

PISCES

You may have never sampled the southeast Asian fruit called durian. It’s controversial. Some people regard it as the “king of fruits,” and describe its taste as sweet and delicious. Naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace said it was like “a rich custard highly flavored with almonds.” But other people find the durian unlikable, comparing its aroma to turpentine or decaying onions. TV chef Anthony Bourdain asserts that its “indescribable” taste is “something you will either love or despise.” I foresee the possibility that your imminent future will have metaphorical resemblances to the durian, Scorpio. My advice? Don’t take things personally.

In the 1951 animated movie version of *Alice in Wonderland,* Alice says to herself, “I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it.” I hope you won’t be like her, Pisces. It’s an excellent time for you to heed your own good advice. In fact, I suspect that doing so will be crucial to your ability to make smart decisions and solve a knotty problem. This is one of those turning points when you really have to practice what you preach. You’ve got to walk your talk.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Talking will be your art form in the coming week. It’ll be healing and catalytic.

(Feb. 19-March 20)

Bring a yoga mat, towel and some water. $6 $5 Mondays-Fridays, Sundays. (912) 349-2756. info@savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com/. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Rd. AHA Yoga Classes

Jivamkuti Inspired w/ Brittany Roberts Mondays 6:30pm – 7:45pm Soul Progression w/ Lynn Geddes Tuesdays/Thursdays 12:30pm – 1:45pm & 6:30pm – 7:45pm TGiF! Power Hour with Lynne McSweeny Fridays 5:45pm – 6:45pm All Levels Yoga w/ Christine Harness Glover Saturdays 9:30am – 10:45am n/a first Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday of every month. 912-308-3410. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. Al-Anon Family Groups

An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. The message of Al-Anon is one of strength and hope for friends/family of problem drinkers. Al-Anon is for adults. Alateen is for people age 13-19. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. check website or call for info. ongoing. 912-598-9860. savannahalanon.com. Beach Body Workouts with Laura

MONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake Mayer Community Center $5.00 per session Mondays, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. Beastmode Fitness Group Training

Train with this elite team. A total body program that trims, tones and gets results. Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. Bellydancing Fusion Classes

Mixes ballet, jazz, hip hop into a unique high energy dance style. Drills and choreographies for all levels.Small classes in downtown Savannah, and on request. $10 per person. Email for info. ongoing. bohemianbeats.com. Blue Water Yoga

Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm. Fri., 9:30am10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol. com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. Fitness Classes at the JEA

Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing. 912-355-8811. savj.org. savannahjea. org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Free Caregiver Support Group

For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments. Free to attend. Open to anyone in need of support for the caregiving they provide. ongoing. savannahcommons.com. Free Dance and Fitness Classes at Lake Mayer

Every Thursday. 9:30am-10:15am Toddler Class. 12pm-1pm Adult Lunch Break Dance Class. 1:30pm-2:30pm Super Seniors Workout. 5:30pm-6:15pm

Youth African Dance Fitness (ages 6-12). 6:30pm-7:30pm Adult African Dance Fitness. Wear comfortable clothing. Free and open to the public. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.7:30 p.m.. 912-652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. Dude’s Day at Savannah Climbing Coop

Thursdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Thursday men climb for half price, $5. See website for info. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m. 912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop. com. Savannah Climbing CoOp, 302 W Victory Dr. Happy Hour Boot Camp Classes

Amanda Jessop, certified strength and conditioning specialist, teaches classes for those who enjoy challenging and fun workouts and have goals to lose weight, tone up, or get in shape for the new year. Different packages available: Classes start out at $8 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.. 832470-2257. amanda@channelyourinnerathlete.com. channelyourinnerathlete.com/ work-with-me/sports-conditioning-bootcamp/. Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West. Hiking & Biking at Skidaway Island State Park

Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily 7am-10pm. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-5982300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. Historic Savannah Foundation Ninth Annual Race for Preservation

Registration is now open for the Historic Savannah Foundation’s 9th Annual Race for Preservation. Registration is open through February 27 and is at Fleet Feet Savannah. Through Feb. 28. Fleet Feet, 3405 Waters Ave. Insanity Workout Group Class

INSANITY turns old-school interval training on its head. Work flat out in 3 to 5-min blocks, and take breaks only long enough to gulp some air and get right back to work. It’s called Max Interval Training, because it keeps your body working at maximum capacity through your entire workout. $10 or $80 for 10 fitness classes Sundays, 11 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Israeli Krav Maga Self-Defense Classes

A system of self-defense techniques based on several martial arts. The official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Custom Fit offers individual and small group training and intensive workshops. ongoing. 912-441-4891. customfitcenter.com. Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against him. Call for info on free trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-9241. Latin Cardio

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A cardio-based workout class designed to

get students fit while having fun. Latin style dances like cha cha, samba, jive, rumba, salsa. No partner necessary. Workout clothes required. $10 drop in or $80 for 10 classes Mondays, 6 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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Mondays. Call for times and fees or see website. ongoing. 912-232-2994. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St.

With a one-year, $35 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes. Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent social events. Sign up online or look for the Savannah Striders Facebook page. ongoing. savystrider.com.

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Pilates Classes

Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018. savannahpilates.com. pilatessavannah.com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave. Pregnancy Yoga

Ongoing series of 6-week classes. Thursdays. A mindful approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery. Instructor Ann Carroll. $120. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912704-7650. ann@aikyayoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Qigong Classes

Qigong exercises contribute to a healthier and longer life. Classes offer a time to learn the exercises and perform them in a group setting. Class length averages 60 min. Any level of practice is welcome. $15 ongoing. qigongtim.com/. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Renagade Workout

Free fitness workout, every Saturday, 9:00 am at Lake Mayer Park. For women only. Offered by The Fit Lab. Information: 912376-0219 ongoing. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. Monthly training sessions and seminars. Weekly runs. Kathy Ackerman, 912-756-5865, or Billy Tomlinson, 912-596-5965. ongoing. Rock’n Body Fitness Bootcamp

Ultimate outdoor power workout! Group physical training program conducted by former military personnel. Build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals lasting approx. 45 minutes. First Class FREE Mondays-Fridays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 912-675-0952. rocknbodyfitnessbootcamp@gmail.com. rocknbodyfitnessbootcamp.com. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Ronin Academy Self Defense Classes

A short course in simple self defense techniques for adults. Uses real life scenarios designed to provide greater self confidence and empowerment. Fees vary. Every 3 days. michael@roninacad.com. roninacad. com. aikidosavannah.com/. Aikido Center of Savannah, 5500 White Bluff Rd. Ladies Day at Savannah Climbing Coop

Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Wednesday women climb for half price, $5. See website for info. ongoing. 912-4958010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

Weekly events (entry $5) Friday Night Flights: Fridays, 5pm. Luck of the Draw Doubles: Saturdays, 10am. Handicapped League: Saturdays, 1pm. Singles at the Sarge: Sundays, 10am. All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. See website or email for info. ongoing. savannahdiscgolf@ gmail.com. savannahdiscgolf.com. Savannah Striders Running and Walking Club

SIZZLE- Dance Cardio

The hottest cardio class to keep or get you in shape for summer. Sizzle is designed to give you cardio, strengthening, and stretch training that you need for that bikini body. Enroll now and get the first class free. $10.00 or $80 for 10 classes Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile. dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Turbo Kick Cardio Workout

Lose calories while dancing and kick-boxing. No experience or equipment needed. Tues. and Thurs. 6pm, Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton Wed. 6pm Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. $5 ongoing. 586-822-1021. facebook.com/turbokicksavannah. Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Free for cancer patients and survivors. The classes help with flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation. Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Zumba Fitness (R) with April

Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm. Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. $5 for nonmenbers. call for info. ongoing. 912-349-4902. Food Events

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produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs. Students lead or assist in planting, cultivating and harvesting all items at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques. 912-351-2061. bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Honey Tasting and Body Care Samples + Store Tour

Daily store tour, honey tasting, and body care. FREE Come to the WILMINGTON ISLAND store and see the bees behind our observation hive glass. FREE Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. 912-234-0688. tildsley@savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Prepare Sunday Suppers at Union Mission

Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people. Groups must sign up in advance and bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing. 912-236-7423. Health

Armstrong Prescription Drug Drop-Off

Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. hosts a permanent drop box for disposing of unused prescription drugs and over the counter medication. In the lobby of the University Police building on campus. Open to the public 24 hours/day, year round. Confidential. All items collected are destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. ongoing. 912-344-3333. armstrong. edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index. html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Bariatric Surgery Information Session

Information on bariatric surgery and the program at Memorial Health Bariatrics. Learn surgical procedures offered, support and education programs involved, and how bariatric surgery can affect patients’ lives. Call or see website for info. Free to attend. Hoskins Center at Memorial. Free ongoing, 6 p.m. 912-350-3438. bariatrics. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Free Enrollment Help for Medicaid and PeachCare

Parents can find the help they need to renew or sign up their children (ages 0-19) on Medicaid or PeachCare. Enrollment Assisters will work with clients through the process. Free and open to the public. Mondays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m.. 912-356-2887. Chatham County Health Department, 1395 Eisenhower Drive (facing Sallie Mood Dr.). Free Hearing and Speech Screening

Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. Speech: First Thursdays,. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-355-4601. savannahspeechandhearing.org. savannah-

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speechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. Free Help Signing Up for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Seven care navigators to answer all your questions and sign you up through the ACA Insurance Marketplace. Able to enroll between November 15 to February 15, 2015. Free Thursdays, 8 a.m.-noon & 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Mondays-Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.. 912-721-6726. srogers@jclewishealth.org. J. C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center, 125 Fahm Street. Free HIV Testing at Chatham County Health Dept.

Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-6445217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. Monthly Parenting Support Group

A new environment where all are welcome to discuss and learn different ways to enjoy parenthood. Cate Glyn-Jones, registered nurse, midwife, and lactation consultant, will also be on hand to answer all of your questions. 1st Tuesday of Every Month from 10:00-11:30 am FREE first Tuesday of every month, 10-11:30 a.m.. 912-544-6387. info@erigosavannah.com. erigosavannah. com/. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street. Health Care for Uninsured People

Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. Know Your Water

What everyone ought to know about our drinking water (bottled, tap, distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered, alkaline and spring.) Are you paying thousands of money for water that is making you sick? Find out what water is best for your body. FREE Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. 703-989-6995. oggisavannah@gmail.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. La Leche League of Savannah

A breast feeding support group for new/expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website for location and other info. ongoing. 912-8979544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga.html. Living Smart Fitness Club

An exercise program encouraging healthy lifestyle changes. Mon. & Wed. 6pm7:15pm Hip Hop low impact aerobics at Delaware Center. Tues. 5:30-7:00 Zumba at St. Joseph’s Candler African American Resource Center. (Program sponsors.) ongoing. 912-447-6605. Mommy & Me Relaxation Class (Prenatal & Postpartum)

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Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street. Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services. Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-2647154. LGBT

First City Network

Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985), is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork. org. Gay AA Meeting

True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing. Georgia Equality Savannah

Local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-547-6263. ongoing. Savannah Pride, Inc.

Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBT community in the South. Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. Call for location. ongoing. 912-288-7863. heather@ savpride.com. savpride.com. Stand Out Youth

A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7pm. Call, email or see website for info. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. 912-6571966. info@standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth.org. Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street. What Makes a Family

A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. ongoing. 912-3522611. Literary Events

Deep Speaks

Twice a year, Deep releases four new books featuring original, vivid, and fearless stories, poems, and plays written by young authors—public middle school kids—in Deep’s Young Author Project. Each DeepKid votes for their favorite piece from the workshop, and the winners are invited to read their work in front of a live audience. Free and open to the public Mon., Feb. 2, 6 p.m. savannahtheatre.com. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Midnight SpitFire Saturday Open Mic & Showcase

$7 Sitters. Last Saturday of every month, 11:30 p.m.. musesavannah.org. musesavannah.org/. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Religious & Spiritual

Band of Sisters Prayer Group

All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne Seaver or see website for info. “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hands of the Lord.” (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. 912-6638728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom. org/georgia. A Buddhist Meditation Center

Welcoming all lineages and spiritual traditions. Newcomers to meditation welcome. Daily meditation, study groups and classes. Sunday includes a talk given by resident priest on Buddhist philosophy and how it relates to daily life. The center is available for individual and group retreats, weddings and funerals. Visit Savannahzencenter.com for schedule and see us on Facebook. Soto Zen lineage, resident Priest Un Shin Cindy Beach Sensei. 912-427-7265 ongoing. The Savannah Zen Center, 111 E. 34th St. Catholic Singles

A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 meet frequently for fun, fellowship and service. Send email or check website to receive announcements of activities and to suggest activities for the group. ongoing. familylife@diosav.org. diosav.org/familylifesingles. Center for Spiritual Living--Savannah

All are invited to this Science of Mind community. Recognizing the presence and power of God within, and believing that this presence is in everything in the universe, unifying all of life. Welcoming all on their spiritual pathway. Celebration: Sunday mornings. Location: Bonaventure Chapel, 2520 Bonaventure Road. Meditation at 10:30am Service at 11:00am Childcare available in the “Funday School” Sundays. cslsavannah.org. Columba House

Columba House is an inclusive, welcoming hospitality space dedicated to building and sustaining a community of faith committed to social justice with the city’s young adults, college students, and creative demographic. Tuesday evenings 6:30-8pm, includes dinner and a program focused on justice. All are welcome. Free and open to the public. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-2289425. Columba House, 34th Street between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets. Guided Silent Prayer

Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org. Maritime Bethel

“Sundays on Thursdays” worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-2202976. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road. A New Church in the City, For the City

Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.”

ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. Read the Bible in One Year

A Bible book club for those wanting to read the Bible in one year. Open to all. Book club format, not a traditional Bible study. All welcome, regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, religion. Thurs. 6:00pm-7:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-233-5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th Street. Savannah Friends Meeting (Quakers)

Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, third floor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Call or email for info. All are welcome. ongoing. 912-308-8286. savbranart@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. Savannah Reiki Share

During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah. Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. 440-3715209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street. Service of Compline

A chanted service by candlelight held every Sunday night at 9pm. “Say goodnight to God.” Presented by Christ Church Anglican. ongoing. Independent Presbyterian Church, Bull Street and Oglethorpe Ave. Tapestry Church

A church for all people! We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. Theology on Tap

Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

Liberal religious community where people with different beliefs gather as one faith. Sundays, 11am. Email, call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-234-0980. admin@ uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. Unity Church of Savannah

Everyone is welcome. Sunday 9:15am meditative service and 11:00am celebratory service show what the New Thought Movement is all about. Children’s church 11am service. Unity loves all people, just as they are. Sundays. 912-355-4704. unityofsavannah.org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

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