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this week | compiled by robin wright gunn | happenings@connectsavannah.com

Week At A Glance is Connect Savannah’s listing of various events over the coming week. If you would like an event listed, please 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: Albert Brooks Mystery Screening

Baldwin Park Drainage Project Drop-in Session

What: Psychotronic Film Society presents a 66th birthday tribute to comedian and filmmaker Albert Brooks. Will they screen Modern Romance, Lost in America, Mother, The Muse, or another of his films? Suitable for ages 15+.

When: 8 p.m Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Cost: $7 Info: sentientbean.com

What: The City of Savannah Citizen's Office will hold a public drop-in session next week to explain plans for a project designed to provide flooding relief to the Baldwin Park neighborhood. For more information, call the City of Savannah Citizen Office at 351-6527.

When: 5-6:30 p.m Where: Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public

Low-cost Pet Vaccine Clinic

What: $12 per vaccine for dogs and cats. Clinic services provided by Landmark Veterinary Services. Cash only. Two pet maximum per person.

When: 5:30-6:30 p.m Where: TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village.

Info: 912-691-8788. tailsspin.com

Nature presentation: Insects Galore

What: More than just gnats and mosquitos-- a presentation on the different types of insects in Savannah and the :owcountry.

When: 3 p.m Where: Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Cost: $5 parking fee.

Info: gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

Performance/Installation: Tim Hinck

Baseball: Savannah Sand Gnats Budweiser Thirsty Thursday

Tim Hinck

What: Live performance of live acoustic music, digital sounds and projections, installations and sculptural creations by this acclaimed Chattanooga-based artist.

When: 8:30 p.m Where: Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave. Cost: $10 Gen. Adm. $5 students.

Info: indigoskycommunitygallery.com

What: Live, one night, performance of live acoustic music, digital sounds and projections, installations and sculptural creations, by this Chattanooga-based artist.

When: 8:30 p.m Where: Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave. Cost: $10 Gen. Adm. $5 students.

Info: indigoskycommunitygallery.com

What: A "cook off" pitting Roberto Leoci (“The Italian Stallion†) vs. Jesse Blanco, (‘The Culinary Kid’) and host of ‘Eat It and Like It.’ Chefs cook and guest choose the winners. A preview of the November festival.

When: 7 p.m Where: Leoci's Trattoria, 606 Abercorn St. Cost: call for pricing Info: 912-232-1223. savannahfoodandwinefest.com,

Skidaway Island State Park: Sandpiper Trail Hike

What: Meander through the marsh on a guided hike with a naturalist/park ranger.

When: 9 a.m Where: Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Cost: $5 parking fee.

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Art Patrol

What: Half price Budweiser beer and soda, and baseball vs. the Augusta Green Jackets. Sponsored by Connect Savannah.

When: 7:05 p.m Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. Cost: $7 Gen. Adm. Info: sandgnats.com

Buy Local Savannah: High-Powered Help--Five Ways SCORE can Help Grow Your Business

What: SCORE board president Marjorie Young presents case studies on how this nonprofit's business advisory/mentoring efforts have transformed local businesses.

When: 11:30 p.m Where: The Pirate's House, 20 East Broad St. Cost: Members $20; Non-members $30.

Info: 912-272-6767. buylocalsavannah.com

OccuGardens Savannah: Building Community Through Food

Savannah Food & Wine Festival: Chef & Somm Smackdown

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What: Guerilla Gardening and Edible Cities and Landscapes. Occupy Savannah presents short film clips and discussion on developing organic non-GMO community gardens, home grown gardening, and buying from local farmers and farmer’s markets.

When: 7 p.m Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: sentientbean.com

Self-Publishing Seminar

What: Writer Natarielle Powell, author of Diamonds in my Own Backyard, offers tips based on her experience.

When: 6 p.m Where: Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Rd. Cost: Free. Registration required.

Info: freeself-publishingseminar.simplelander.com

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Savannah Childrens’ Choir Concert

What: End of camp concert for the up-and-coming choir.

When: 7 p.m Where: Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. Cost: $5 Info: SavannahChoir.org

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Friday 48 Hour Film Project Kickoff

What: Make a film in two days--from script writing to in-the-can. Participating teams gather tonight to launch the weekend of filming. Screenings are Aug. 2-4.

When: -28, 6-7 p.m Where: McDonough's, 21 East Mcdonough St. Info: 48hourfilm.com/en/savannah/

Baseball: Savannah Sand Gnats Johan Santana Bobble Head Give Away

What: First 1,000 fans receive a free Johan Santana Bobble Head. (The Gnats are a Mets farm team.) Watch the Gnats take on Augusta Green Jackets.

When: 7:05 p.m Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. Cost: $7 gen. adm.

Info: sandgnats.com

Critical Mass Savannah

What: Join Savannah's bicycle community for a free ride to raise awareness for bike rights.

When: Last Friday of every month, 6 p.m Where: Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St.

Dinner Theatre: Harvey

What: The Pulitzer Prize-winning come-

dic farce by Mary Chase.

When: -28, 6 p.m Where: Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd.

Cost: $10 advance Info: 912-925-9657. SavannahChristian. com

Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure

What: Grab your tiaras and doubloons-Mickey and Minnie are headed this way in a never-before-seen live show featuring characters from several Disney Junior's hit series.

When: 7 p.m Where: Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Cost: $20-$30

Friday Puppet Shows

What: Interactive Puppet Shows at Puppet People Studio in Thunderbolt include a hands-on studio tour and a make & take puppet craft. Shows will vary - please call for schedule. Reservations preferred.

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Puppet People Studio, 3119 Furber Ave. Cost: $12 per child (ages 1-10); $7 adults Info: 912-355-3366

Ice Cream Social celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act

What: Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), Inc. hosts an ice-cream social to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the ADA. When: 1-3 p.m Where: L.I.F.E., Inc., 5105 Paulsen Street, Suite 143-B. Cost: Free and open to the public. RSVP. Info: 912-920-2414

Presentation: Geology of the Georgia Coast:

What: Information on what is a barrier island, why doesn’t Georgia get hit by hurricanes very often, and what is the Georgia Bight?

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Week at a glance | continued from page 5 When: 3 p.m Where: Skidaway Island State Park, 52

Diamond Cswy.

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Cost: $5 parking fee.

Info: gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

Presentation: Fungus Among Us:

Sunday

What: A nighttime look for lichen that

glows in the dark.

When: 9 p.m Where: Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Cost: $5 parking fee.

Info: gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

48 Hour Film Project -- End of the Project

What: That's a wrap! Film teams will drop off their finished films by 7:30pm.

Wrap party until 9:30pm.

When: 6:30-9:30 p.m Where: McDonough's, 21 East Mcdonough St. Info: 48hourfilm.com/en/savannah

Savannah Childrens' Choir Concert

What: End of camp concert for the upand-coming choir.

When: 7 p.m Where: Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. Cost: $5 Info: SavannahChoir.org

Theatre: Rent

What: Savannah Summer Theatre Institute presents the rock musical based on Puccini's La Boheme.

When: 7:30 p.m Where: Savannah Country Day School Theater, 824 Stillwood Drive.

Cost: $15 adults, $10 students Info: savannahsummertheatre.com

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Saturday Baseball, Canned Food Drive, and Fireworks: Savannah Sand Gnats

What: St. Joseph's/Candler presents a canned food drive for St. Mary's Community Center. Bring a can of food for free admission to the game against Augusta Green Jackets. Fireworks after the game.

When: 6:05 p.m Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. Cost: Free with a can of food OR $7 Gen. Adm. Info: sandgnats.com

Dinner Theatre: Harvey

What: The Pulitzer Prize-winning

comedic farce by Mary Chase.

When: July 26-28, 6 p.m Where: Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd.

Cost: $10 advance Info: 912-925-9657. SavannahChristian.com

Dolphin Project: Lecture and Research Survey Training

What: The Dolphin Project presents a program from 10am-11am about bottlenose dolphins, the sea mammals living in our coastal waters. Stay from 11-12 for the one-hour training on how to participate in ongoing Photo-ID

Theater, 824 Stillwood Drive.

Cost: $15 adults, $10 students Info: savannahsummertheatre.com

Film: Saving Private Ryan

What: Tom Hanks and Matt Damon star in this chronicle of a group of US soldiers going behind enemy lines after D-Day. When: 7 p.m Where: Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. Cost: $8 Info: trusteestheater.com

research surveys on inshore waters.

No experience necessary. Especially seeking skippers with boats, photographers with minimum of 300mm lenses, team leaders and assistants. Kayakers welcomed.

When: 10 a.m.-noon Where: Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Cost: Free and open to age 10 and up.

Training for age 16 and up.

Info: gadolphin@comcast.net

Every Step Counts Survivors Walk

What: The monthly walk by Every Step

Counts, a group that encourages cancer patients and survivors to walk as a way to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. Call organizer DeDe Cargill for location and to sign up. Sponsored by Memorial University Medical Center.

When: 9 a.m Cost: Free and open to the public, especially cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers.

Info: 912-398-6554

Film: Saving Private Ryan

What: Following the Normandy landings, a group of US soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed.

When: 7 p.m Where: Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. Cost: $8 Info: trusteestheater.com

Flirt With Dessert: Bake Sale

What: This "Support your local bakery"

bake sale launches this new business's kickstarter.com project.

When: 11 a.m

Where: Siciliano's Restaurant & Tavern,

4700 Hwy. 80 E.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: 912-220-5278

Forsyth Farmers Market

What: Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods.

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m Where: Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St.

Owls: Whoooooooo is out there?

What: A presentation on owls and their behavior, including a tour into the night to try and hear a hoot.

When: 8:30 p.m Where: Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Cost: $5 parking fee.

Info: gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

Presentation: Wilderness Survival

What: A discussion on "lost" prevention.

When: 1 p.m Where: Skidaway Island State Park, 52

Diamond Cswy.

Cost: $5 parking fee.

Info: gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

Summer Sonnets by William Shakespeare

What: Savannah Stage Company brings Shakespeare's poetry to life.

When: 7:30 p.m Where: Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Cost: Free. Donations welcomed.

Info: savannahstagecompany.com

Theatre: Rent

What: Savannah Summer Theatre Institute presents the rock musical based on Puccini's La Boheme.

When: 7:30 p.m Where: Savannah Country Day School

Baseball: Savannah Sand Gnats presents TailsSpin Bark in the Park & Kids Eat Free

What: TailsSpin Pet Supplies sponsors a bring your dog to the game day, to watch Sand Gnats vs. Augusta Green Jackets. Kids 12 and under receive a free slice of Marco's pizza.

When: 2:05 p.m Where: Grayson Stadium Cost: $7 Gen. Adm. Info: sandgnats.com

Dinner Theatre: Harvey

What: The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic farce by Mary Chase.

When: July 26-28, 6 p.m Where: Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd.

Cost: $10 advance Info: 912-925-9657. SavannahChristian.com

Dinner Time at Skidaway

What: Watch as the ranger feeds the reptiles, leaping lizards, chopping turtles, and snakes licking their chops.

When: 11 a.m Where: Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Cost: $5 parking fee.

Info: gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland

Theatre: Rent

What: Savannah Summer Theatre Institute presents the rock musical based on Puccini's La Boheme.

When: 2 p.m Where: Savannah Country Day School Theater, 824 Stillwood Drive.

Cost: $15 adults, $10 students Info: savannahsummertheatre.com

Vinyl Appreciation

What: Any and all vinyl welcome. Howto-DJ demos from 5pm-6pm. Graveface Records & Curiosities sells new and used records on site and Foxy Loxy provides complimentary treats.

When: Sunday, 5-10 p.m Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: $3 donation cs

The next Detroit?

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by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

Cities filing for bankruptcy is old news. Hundreds of American municipalities and counties have gone bankrupt over the years — almost three dozen just since 2000.

Detroit’s announcement of bankruptcy last week was hardly surprising given the well-chronicled decline of what was once America’s fourth-largest city and a symbol of U.S. industrial dominance.

“Ruin porn” documentaries about Detroit’s collapse — a downward spiral of crime, corruption, white flight, drug addiction, blight, and a shrinking tax base — are so prevalent as to constitute a legitimate film sub-genre.

Detroit’s bankruptcy was shocking only because of the crushing size of the problem: $18-20 billion in debt and huge pension obligations.

The bankruptcy also struck a chord for its subtext, a chord which rings all the way down from Michigan to moss-draped Savannah.

In many quarters the word “Detroit” is less a place name than a euphemism. Judging from the online comments on many a Savannah Morning News story, to some people it’s unfortunately become shorthand for any majority-black city with a predominantly African American power structure.

This kind of talk became commonplace in the wake of the 1999 election, in which Savannah City Council had a black majority for the first time. “Savannah is the new Detroit,” “Savannah is just like Detroit,” “Welcome to Detroit,” etc.

It’s true that Detroit — despite calamitous population loss that now ranks it below Jacksonville — is still the nation’s largest majority-black city. And it’s true that Detroit is the most extreme example of white flight in U.S. history, a phenomenon spurred by race riots in the ‘60s and made worse by globalization and economic downturn.

(Among other things, the easy racial generalization ignores the fact that what was the nation’s largest municipal bankruptcy, before Detroit’s, happened in Stockton,

California — a majority-white city with a lower percentage of black population than the nation as a whole.)

The prolific documentaries about Detroit take time to morbidly dwell on the huge swaths of the city which are almost completely barren, houses going for a dollar, some areas so desolate and untended that they’re classified as “urban prairie.”

But you can find little Detroits everywhere in this country. And they’re populated by all kinds of people.

Take a road trip on the lonely two-lanes throughout Georgia and the Carolinas.

Drive through the little towns which are barely dots on the map. The scene is distressingly repetitious and familiar.

There are dozens of tiny Detroits throughout these semi-rural areas — hollowed out little towns, once-prosperous Main Streets all boarded up, mind-numbing poverty, no jobs and no prospects.

But always, always plenty of drugs.

Sparta, Ga., was once one of the wealthiest cities in the state. It’s now the poorest, where people steal copper from air conditioning units just to buy food. Or drugs.

The once-glorious antebellum homes in Montezuma, Ga., have smashed windows covered with billowing plastic trash bags.

The only people with jobs there are the small community of Mennonites.

Off the media radar, huge portions of the United States are at Detroit-like levels of annihilation and desolation, crime and corruption. They just don’t have the notoriety of the Motor City, nor the easy stereotypes.

Go to Rutland, Vermont, or Eugene, Oregon, or Chattanooga, Tennessee — smaller cities absolutely ravaged by meth.

“Breaking Bad” is set in New Mexico for a reason.

From city streets to countryside, anywhere there is economic collapse, there

is misery and desolation and despair and drugs and crime.

There are a few red flags in Detroit’s experience that apply to Savannah, none of which directly involve race. For one, there is definitely the danger of a shrinking tax base combined with outstanding obligations. For another, the ratio of renters to homeowners here remains too high.

But that said… Savannah isn’t Detroit.

Detroit’s reliance on the auto industry made it the first and worst casualty of world globalization. Its high-paying, highly skilled union jobs were the first targets of the “free trade” worldwide race to the bottom.

By contrast, Savannah has a diversified economy, with a wide range of jobs in different fields. They’re not especially highpaying, but they’re mostly immune to larger damaging trends.

We have a strong educational community here, which contributes important intellectual capital to the local economy.

And if anything, Savannah is seeing the opposite of white flight, as downtown gentrification continues apace and the African American population shifts to the formerly all-white suburbs.

The next time some nimrod on the internet tells you that “Savannah is the next Detroit,” you could more accurately respond that “Savannah was the next Detroit.”

The closest Savannah came to being Detroit was in the ‘60s and early ‘70s, when white flight left downtown a hollow shell with little foot or auto traffic.

The only good jobs were at the paper mill.

No SCAD, no Midnight, no Paula Deen.

Savannah survived that trying time.

Detroit didn’t.

If Detroit is America’s tale of urban apocalypse, in many ways Savannah is America’s urban success story. We’ve come so far as a city in such a short length of time.

Savannah is long past any chance of being the “next Detroit.” Indeed, you could make the case that Detroit now is fleetingly positioned to be the next Savannah.

With much worse weather, of course.

Nobody can fix that. cs

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Yet another shaggy dog story A few days ago I was out for my morning run and spotted a silky yellow mutt loping through my neighbors’ front yards like a gleeful drunk.

My mother instilled in me a deepseated fear of things with teeth, especially anything dancing like some guy in tie-dye at Bonnaroo. I prefer to leave rescuing unattended animals to the proper authorities, as dog-catching is nowhere on my list of effective skills.

Also, loyal readers of this column may recall that the last time I tried to “save” a dog, it got hit by a car.

(Don’t cry; it lived, though I hope its owner is keeping a better eye on it these days.)

So perhaps you can understand why I hurried past Sister Golden Hair Surprise as she kicked up, then nosed through, a pile of crunchy brown magnolia leaves.

But then came the guilt. That dog right there is somebody’s love and joy, I thought. What if she gets hit by one of the asshole commuters who hurtle down this street on their way to work? What if she eats a gas station burrito thrown on the side of the road and dies of food poisoning?

What if someone drugs her and sells her into doggie prostitution?

I double-backed and interrupted her one-dog fiesta.

“Hey Pretty,” I cooed. “Whatcha doin’?”

Pretty eyed me balefully. I’m obviously peeing on this gardenia.

What’s it to you?

But she didn’t growl when I sidled up to her, so I hooked my finger around her flowered collar. Hmm, no tag.

“I think you’re going to have to come with me,” I said.

Awesome, you smell like turkey bacon. Let’s go.

I have little experience walking large, strong dogs, and was forced to join Pretty in her cavorting canine boogie down the block. My own dog, a flat-faced diabetic pug that

Have you seen Wrigley?

resembles a cat with bad plastic surgery, often expires into hyperventilation after five minutes of trotting on the asphalt and must be carried home like a baby. When I arrived home with the interloper, she looked at me with outraged goggly eyes.

Who the hell is this? You trading me out for a snout?

Not wanting to disturb Clarabell’s delicate mental health, I wrestled Pretty into my backyard. She taunted the chickens into a frenzy until I stashed her on the side of the house, where she promptly fell asleep in a pile of chicken poop.

Clarabell eyeballed me dolefully as she went back to licking the fuzz off the carpet.

Thus began the Facebooking. I posted a blurry photo of Pretty and was amazed to see it shared dozens of times in less than 10 minutes by friends and strangers — for a minute, Pretty even deposed Grumpy Cat memes and the Rolling Stone bomber cover as top trending topics.

Damn dog got more action than last week’s column, actually.

I also posted Pretty’s photo to i-Neighbors, a listserv that informs interested parties about upcoming garage sales, reliable handymen and neighborhood gossip (such as the fact that the Avenues on 61st development is still marketing its student leases by the room, a blatant violation of city directive. But I digress.)

I quickly got a response from Maria Sayers, whose dog, Wrigley, went missing a month ago. The golden-haired dingo had been a wedding present, and the Sayers were on their way out of town for their 10th anniversary when they got the news that their furry first child had escaped. Wrigley fit Pretty’s basic description, so I invited her to my home to have a look.

Hey, I had already picked up a strange dog; what’s another stranger? Don’t tell my mother.

Pretty bounded up to Maria like there was a steak hiding in her

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But it takes a village. Wanting to pay it forward in the hopes that someone will do the same for Wrigley, Maria offered to take Pretty around the corner to Tailsspin to be scanned for a microchip.

And that’s how we learned that Pretty was actually a boy named Buddy.

What can I say? I’m not in the habit of looking closely at strange shaggy underparts. And though I am all about debunking gender stereotypes, there were flowers on his collar.

Just then the Facebook notification came in from a neighbor corroborating an address, and I drove Pretty Buddy home. Though his owners were out, neighbor Shawn Eustice met us and shooed him into the yard.

Less than a minute later, he was standing next to us again.

Oh, were you not aware there’s a gap in the fence?

We shook our fingers and blocked the opening with a bench. His adventures curtailed, Buddy settled on a patch of grass, rolled on his back and exposed his neutered manhood to the world.

And so a happy ending for this missing pooch, facilitated by modern technology and good old-fashioned community cooperation.

May we do the same for Wrigley and so many other lost pets still at large. cs

purse, but this was not the reunification any of us were hoping for.

Maria shrugged good-naturedly, saying that she doesn’t get her hopes up too high.

“I still follow every lead,” says the mother of two.

There have been dozens of leads since Wrigley’s disappearance, and Maria has hooked up with the owner of a lost puggle that may have been spotted with Wrigley on the southside. The two women have forged a friendship over their missing pets, commiserating and checking for each other’s dogs at Animal Control every few days.

It also turned out that Maria and I have people in common, and we marveled over the instant community and crossover relationships that arise over a lost dog.

Truly, there is something about missing pets that touches us deep in the feelings: Even the most cynical among us understand how heartbreaking it is to lose a precious nonhuman companion.

There are so many terrible things in the world that we can do so little about, so few lives we can save as we rush to work and mow the grass and wonder why we’re all here in the first place. Small acts like sharing a photo of a missing dog on Facebook may not impact the poverty gap or fix our broken judicial system, but at least it tips the scales towards good.

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When the news broke July 2 that Meddin Studios had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Nick Gant knew what people would think.

“We haven’t failed because we didn’t do what we were supposed to do,” explains the 36-year-old founder and creative director of Savannah’s state-of-the-art digital production facility. “We’re failing because somebody doesn’t want to pay their bill.

We won’t make that mistake again.”

Gant is involved in a contract dispute with Radioactive Giant, the California filmmakers who shot Killing Winston Jones in Savannah last fall.

He maintains the movie’s producers owe Meddin money; the producers, in turn, say that’s a bunch of baloney.

They’ve filed a countersuit, claiming Meddin owes them money.

We’re talking many thousands of dollars.

This sort of thing is common in Hollywood, where handshake deals are conveniently forgotten, and contracts sometimes aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on. Movierelated lawsuits are a cottage industry.

In Savannah, a smaller market with comparatively fewer opportunities, it could be a devastating blow.

“If we fail,” Gant says, “it’s gonna be a long, long time before another studio or production company comes in here and says ‘I’m going to invest in this community. If they didn’t make it, why would I make it?’”

According to Gant, of the 11 independent films that have used his facilities and/or equipment, only two — Winston Jones and the Italian production Enchanted Amore, also shot in late 2012 — haven’t signed the final check.

The problem is, there hasn’t been a feature project at Meddin in their wake. Not one.

Which, frankly, has Nick Gant a little worried.

“I think it comes from bad perception,” he says. “If you call the producer that came before you, and that producer says ‘I’m upset. I have a lawsuit with them,’ that person is going to stay away from Savannah.”

With 22,000 square feet of soundstages, tech studios and office space, Gant’s operation — housed in the old Meddin Brothers meat packing plant

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on Louisville Road — is tiny compared to production facilities in Los Angeles, New York, or even Atlanta.

But Gant, who with business partner Jon Foster began Meddin in 2010 with a combination of investor capital and a loan from the Small Business Association, saw a niche opening up in little ol’ Savannah.

“For low-budget movies to come here, they want to have services they can afford, and they want to try to create relationships,” he explains.

“You have to start somewhere to build a community.”

Filing Chapter 11 was a precautionary measure, to protect his investors until the legal matter is resolved.

“I chose to file to buy time to move Killing Winston Jones out of superior court and into federal court,” Gant

says. “They have tougher and more strenuous guidelines, none of that ‘he said, she said’ stuff.”

There are numerous bad-faith issues in the suit and countersuit between Meddin and Radioactive Giant. So far, neither side has budged.

Meddin’s conflict with the producers of Enchanted Amore (now re-titled Four Senses) is fairly straightforward: “The only thing that they did was go four days over budget,” says Gant.

“Up to that point, they were paid in full.”

These two relationships have gone south, but Meddin — which produces TV commercials, corporate films, audio and still photography projects and more, along with its movie work — has several that are so rugged they’ve strengthened over time.

Gant and company helped SCAD professor Annette Haywood-Carter make her film Savannah in 2011, and during the early production phase Haywood-Carter brought Californiabased producers Randall Miller and Jody Savin to Meddin.

“I had such a good experience with Savannah that I came back to Meddin a second time,” says Miller, who directed the soon-to-be-legendary CBGB at the studio last summer.

“And I think that speaks more than anything. I really like Nick, and I like what he’s set up. It’s really great.”

Opening nationally Oct. 8, CBGB tells the true story of Hilly Krystal (played by Alan Rickman), who turned a seedy New York nightclub into the American epicenter of punk music.

“There’s such a wealth of talent in Savannah, because of the school,” Miller adds. “There’s all these young, excited folks. If you need extra PA’s, or people in the art department, or extras. That’s what really makes it work. That adds a whole other level.

“For me, making movies is about the vibe. It’s about where you go and the people … Nick’s a great guy, and so accommodating, and the folks in Savannah are really nice people. I’ve gone to lots of places, and they have all the equipment and everything, but the people aren’t nice.”

Georgia’s incentive for filmmakers is nice, and attractive: Under the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act, companies get up to a 30 percent tax credit for money spent on production in the state. There are union crew members in Savannah — although there are many, many more in Atlanta, where the Georgia Film Office is located, and in Wilmington, the film capital of North Carolina.

“We’re the red-headed stepchild in this thing,” Gant believes. “You don’t pick up the phone, and the Atlanta union says ‘Go to Savannah.’ Or Wilmington. Either way, it’s a fourhour drive. Because we’re kind of out here in the middle of nowhere.

“The tax incentive goes into the community. If you’re filming in Savannah, but paying all these people that live in South Carolina or North Carolina, that incentive’s not being used the way it’s written. People are walking out of our state with it.”

With the ultimate aim of kickstarting a bigger film community in Savannah, in 2012 Gant and his investors made an offer on the old

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Filmed almost entirely at Meddin Studios, Unclaimed Freight’s CBGB arrives in theaters Oct. 8. A Meddin soundstage was transformed into the legendary punk club (that’s the real CBGB bar, imported from New York for the movie shoot).

CitiTrends warehouse on Fahm Street. At 2.64 acres, the site would allow for a gigantic expansion of Meddin’s facilities.

“Expansion, he says, “would mean a national presence. And with that national presence, we would’ve had a bit more leverage, to create stronger relationships. People would look at us and say ‘They now have something we can come to.’”

The largest single soundstage was envisioned at 22,000 square feet — the same size as the entire existing Meddin building.

After the competition (Chatham County) backed away, Meddin’s offer ($3.5 million) was accepted in November. Two months later, Meddin paid CitiTrends $25,000 in earnest money, along with a letter of commitment.

Around Memorial Day, after a series of mandatory property reviews had been completed, and engineering issues sorted out, Gant and his partners were preparing to close on the new facility. They put the Louisville Road site up for sale.

Out of the blue, they were notified that the Fahm Street building had been sold to someone else.

Still optimistic that Meddin will not only survive, but eventually move into a larger space, Gant is trying to look past the lawsuits, the bankruptcy filing, the bad publicity and the CitiTrends disappointment. Miller, his

wife and co-producer Jody Savin and their Unclaimed Freight Productions plan to return to the studio in the fall to shoot their adaptation of Gregg Allman’s autobiography My Cross to Bear (several alternate titles are being considered, according to Miller), and the Spongebob Squarepants 2 crew will be dropping in, too.

Haywood-Carter’s Savannah premieres Aug. 23, followed closely

by CBGB. This fall will also see the release of two more low-budget indies filmed at Meddin: The comedy Crackerjack (from executive producer Jeff Foxworthy) and the horror yarn Breaking At the Edge.

Nick Gant is down, but he’s not out.

He retains his unshakeable belief that Savannah and the movie industry should — and will — be on the best of terms.

“You take a film-friendly community like Savannah, where you can come here and get permits for free, you can shoot in a lot of spaces,” he says. “People are not overwhelmed or exhausted from film production. Now add to that the tax credit.

“Add to that a facility like ours, where we provide a ‘pitch to post’ space, where you’re not nickel and diming somebody. You’re not trying to get them to bring something from that state to this state, to that state.

“They literally come in this house, they sit down with a laptop, and they leave with a movie.” CS

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Sometimes a T-shirt is just a T-shirt.

Other times, it is a cultural icon: Take the yellow smiley face, for instance. Or “Vote for Pedro.” And of course, the “I (Heart) NY” graphic (which you may or may not know was designed by Savannah’s own Bobby Zarem.)

It is this stylish ubiquity that is the aspiration of local T-shirt company 13 Bricks. Composed of a cadre of bright-eyed, 20-something creatives, the fledgling enterprise is aiming for Savannah’s collective psyche with eyecatching images and a philosophy of social awareness. Sounds like a lofty goal for a T-shirt, but a reasonable one in a society where clothing is a vital form of personal expression.

“The shirts are just the surface layer. It’s the medium we’ve chosen to get our message out,” explains Executive Director Vann-Ellison Seales.

That message is one of tolerance, environmental sustainability, valuing local resources and other hallmarks of a growing underground movement for cultural change. In the face of increasing corporate control and unchecked consumption, buying and wearing a 13 Bricks T-shirt can be an act of civil defiance.

“Our generation will either remain apathetic or we’re going to be the ones who create a point of change,” muses Seales, a recent graduate of SCAD’s sound design program and a fixture

Lucia Garcia of the socially-conscious bands Electric Grandma and Word of Mouth flaunts a 13 Bricks design.

on the local spoken word circuit.

His business partner, 13 Bricks Creative Director and artist Emily Quintero, explores these themes in her work and emphasizes that change begins close to home.

“We’re trying to actualize people to take ownership of their community,” says Quintero, who can often be found picking up litter in her neighborhood and encouraging others to do the same.

The first round of 13 Bricks silkscreens featured her Boxing Panda, a symbol of how even the most peaceful creatures can be pushed to anger, as well as the intriguing “Loose Lips Sink Ships” design, signifying how speaking one’s truth can subvert the dominant paradigm. Also available is the image of kaleidoscopic octopus

wrapped around a city, though it’s unclear whether the cephalopod is fighting or falling.

“It represents the relationship between nature versus tech, and how we need to find a balance,” explains Quintero.

Printed on organic cotton and silkscreened locally by Celebritees, the shirts have been embraced by area artists, musicians and rabble-rousers.

They range from $20-$22 and can currently be found at Elev8d clothing store on Broughton and Red Light Tobacco, though 13 Bricks is readying to elongate its reach.

A new T-shirt series is in the works, with a Kickstarter campaign to follow.

Though all its principles have day jobs (Seales is a photojournalist at WJCL, Quintero serves up ice cream as a

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“The pyramid and the mural are our crowning achievements. It’s been an amazing collaboration,” says Seales.

While 13 Bricks wants to make art accessible, Quintero is quick to stress that the 13 Bricks community isn’t just for visual artists.

“We want musicians, people with organizational skills, computer people,” she enjoins.

“We want to inspire people to raise their consciousness and pursue their own passion, whatever that may be.”

This drive to bring people together for a common good is reflected in the company’s moniker: Seales, Quintero and Jackson see their art and ideals as ways to help to lay the foundation of a better, kinder society.

“It’s more than just T-shirts. We are rebuilding a broken system,” philosophizes Seales.

“We are creating a renaissance.” cs

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shift leader at Leopold’s), they are committed to their venture.

“Marketing this is really out of the box,” says merchandising administrator Jared Jackson, who works as line chef at Circa 1875.

“We’re building a brand based on the pool of artists of this city.”

Part of the 13 Bricks mission is to gather likeminded folks into the fold and facilitate a kind of creative guild where Savannah artists can showcase their work. While a cotton crewneck isn’t necessarily a traditional medium for fine art, reproducing paintings on a T-shirt allows for more exposure.

“What separates us from other apparel companies is that artists can use this to make their voices loud and expand their presence,” adds Jackson.

This month the company is introducing six more artists, including Zlatko Mitev, Alfredo Martinez, Lauren Schwind, Cara Dzuricky, Melanie Lavris, Max Tipson and Kimberly Van Dam. Their work will be featured on future T-shirt series and can be viewed starting July 30 at the Desotorow Gallery in Starland.

The group has collaborated on a “mini-pyramid” and mural for a dynamic opening event called “The Capstone,” planned for Friday, Aug. 2. In conjunction for the First Friday Art March, the party will also host the conscious-raising electro-pop of Electric Grandma.

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Running’s three truths I have made it a point in my initial columns to include what I consider to be great local sources so it’s not just me spouting run stuff. Frankly, it’s for the best. I mean seriously, who am I really but one chick who has figured out running chases out the head crazies? I will deviate from that this time. I know we haven’t been seeing each other long, but you are just going to have to trust me.

The Savannah Rock and Roll Marathon is doing for the third year in a row what it has always done – creating new runners. Most training schedules are starting and there are a bunch of new gear, new questions, new excitement, and new runners.

This makes my heart big.

But real quick and without a whole lot of attention given to the offended and no attention given to the offenders, I feel compelled to mention an unfortunate presence in running.

When you encounter it, it is my hope you will say to yourself, “this is what she was talking about,” and let it slow you down none.

I wish I was setting up a funny joke. Actually laugh at it. It is pretty ridiculous.

Running is like any other sport, hobby, club, or community. It is a microcosm of society and as such mostly contains wonderfully supportive folks.

Unfortunately it also contains those other kinds. There aren’t a ton of them, thank goodness. But this journey is hard, mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. One encounter, one sideways conversation can be bell ringing. It isn’t fun and if you are guilty of this you suck.

For the rest of you, allow me to be so bold as to offer you what I consider to be three truths about running.

Love your gear. Injuries happen. Love your run

First, love your gear. There are as many philosophies about how to run, what to wear, shoes to use, and gear to own as there are runners. Different things are important, comfortable, and effective for different folks.

Double digit miles take a while to run. You have to be comfortable with your own strategy – not the guy’s next to you.

Some runners love to gear up. They have spent hours researching barefoot versus engineered footwear, battery life in sports trackers, methods of carrying food and water, $150 dry wick, no chafe, environmentally friendly, anti microbial tech tees. They know all about the cool stuff.

The minimalist folks are easy to spot. They are half naked with no shoes on. They have sandals or Five Fingers but that’s just for skin cover if they need it. No watch, no gel, no music; these folks are au naturel. They are an enlightened bunch who read “Born to Run” and harness their inner Kenyan. They run with their spirit and secretly wish they belonged to the running monks of Mount Hiei. These are an awesome bunch of people who sincerely love the run.

Injuries happen. This is just a fact. If you make it your whole running journey without a strain, pull, rupture, twist, turn, ache, or trip to Ledesma, you are either blessed or not really running. It just happens.

There is no shoe, exercise, training plan, supplement, warm up, cool down, piece of gear or advice that changes this. Incidentally, this fact is true for every other physical activity I

can think of.

If you are listening to your body, treating it like the fine machine that it is, you will probably have a very successful go at running. You are probably not going to end up in a wheel chair with double knee replacement, destroyed arches, and mangled hips at the age of 41 (I don’t care what my mother says). Fauja Singh started running about 10 years ago. In the last decade he has completed 9 marathons. He happens to be 101 years old.

Love your run. There is no pace, distance, weight, body fat, length of experience, favorite color checkbox that you have to mark off to legitimately call yourself a “runner.” Putting on shoes and putting one foot in front of the other is hard work. Never ever let some insecure head case convince you that you are anything less than magnificent. Took you an hour to finish that 5k? 3.2 miles are still logged in the books. Got a muffin top creeping over your shorts and you are running shirtless? No wonder, it is freaking hot in Savannah. Very first race and you have no idea about packet pick up, bib placement, corral locations, general etiquette? Join the rest of us who have all been at our first race once upon a time.

Running is beastly beautiful. If you are a veteran, I encourage you to join me in encouraging each other. If you are new, welcome, I am so glad you are here. I mean, I don’t really get into singing “Kumbayah” or anything but I won’t try to trip you if you are in my age group either. Now go run. cs

Chatham Police Dept. incident reports

Meth made him see things One man is in custody after calling 911 on himself by accident, apparently hallucinating under the influence of meth.

Officers with the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department responded to a residence following a report of a burglary in progress. 35-year-old Robert Boyles called 911 saying “he was home alone when he heard what he believed to be voices inside.” Police responded to the residence on Beaufort Road.

While inside, officers located items they believed to be related with methamphetamine. Agents assigned to the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) responded to the scene and confirmed the officers’ suspicions.

• Police are investigating the shooting death of a 19-year-old Savannah man at a the Yamacraw Village public housing complex.

Ardearrin Christopher L. Jefferson died at Memorial University Medical Center after the 11:40 p.m. shooting near 725 Yamacraw Village. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots before responding officers found Jefferson with gunshot wounds.

• Metro violent crimes detectives are investigating the shooting of a Savannah man on Skidaway Road Tuesday evening.

Gerald Williams, 30, was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with critical injuries after the 6:24 p.m. shooting neat East 51st Street. The shooting followed an altercation with another man. Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 2342020 or text CRIMES (274637).

• One man was arrested and a second is being sought after a SWAT Team raided a Live Oak barber shop and

nearby house. and sentenced to Marlon Mozat Brown, multiple 10-year 39, was arrested in the prison terms in Celebrities Barber Shop 2008 but served in the 2000 block of Ash only from August Street. Brown initially 2009 until Januwas charged with three ary 2011. He is a illegal substances sales. black male, about Robert Boyles Detectives continue to 5-7 and weighing investigate after finding about 200 pounds. marijuana in the barber The operation was shop and various illegal the continuation of an investigation substances, drug manufacturing that began Jan. 9, 2012, after Larry equipment, a stolen weapon and a Jiles was gunned down in front of stolen computer in his residence on the barber shop at East 36th and Ash West 35th Street. streets. He was standing beside a PonHe has an extensive history of drug tiac Aztec he had driven to the shop offenses and probation violations with when he was shot multiple times.

SCMPD dating back to 1991 and has Central officers conducted surveilbeen convicted of felonies on five lance and undercover operations on separate occasions. the shop, observing the purchase of Detectives also are asking the pubdrugs from it and a nearby house on lic’s help in locating Shawn Anthony East 35th Street. That house also was March, also 39, on two additional searched for drugs and weapons in sales offenses. He has an extensive the operation. cs record of drugs, contempt of court and probation violations along with Give anonymous crime tips to battery and obstruction charges. He Crimestoppers at 234-2020 was convicted on multiple charges

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news of the weird Priorities At a June hearing, a Philadelphia judge became so exasperated at defendant Robert Williams’ seeming cluelessness about his need to keep his probation appointments that she ordered him to take “etiquette” classes before returning to court. Williams, a rap singer and budding music mogul still under court supervision on gun and drug charges from 2008, cavalierly defended his inability to find time for his probation officer by explaining that he was a busy man, working with seven “artists,” with a demanding travel schedule, and uninhibitedly using social media (creating posts that, allegedly, led to threats against the probation officer). (Williams, of course, was accompanied to court by a several-man entourage.)

Ironies • An atheist “church” in Lake Charles, La., run by lapsed Pentecostal Jerry DeWitt, conducts periodic services with many of the trappings expected by the pious — except for the need to believe in a supreme being.

Such “churches” (reported The New York Times and Washington Post in coincidental stories the same day in June) can help soothe the “biological” needs for survival and avoidance of loneliness by congregational rituals (such as celebrating a sabbath) and in helping find meaning “in something other than (oneself).” For example, atheist Sigfried Gold praised

a “rigorous prayer routine” (beseeching The Litigious Society a “vivid goddess he created”) in overShower rooms in health clubs are coming his weight problem. slippery enough, but Marc Moskowitz, • War Endangers War Relics: In June, 66, cited the one at the Bally Total Fitfighting in the Syrian civil war spread ness gym on E. 55th St. in New York to its west, threatening archaeologiCity as especially dangerous, accordcal digs and already recovered artifacts ing to his recent lawsuit to recover near the ancient city of Hamoukar expenses for a broken shoulder suffered — which is the site of history’s earliin a fall. Moskowitz est known urban warfare claimed that so much (about 5,500 years ago). gay male sex was occur• The business website ring in the shower Quartz reported in June and locker-room area that a popular consumer (unsupervised by Bally) GOOD JOB! item in North Korea’s perthat he had probably HERE’s your haps-improving economy slipped on semen. (non-working) is the refrigerator, made

refrigerator. in China and increasingly Compelling available as a reward to Explanations stellar performers among • Lame: (1) Rodger civil servants and other Kelly was arrested in St. elites. The appliances, George, Utah, in June however, cannot reliably for rape of a female store food because the neighbor, but he told country’s electric grid is so police that he commitfrequently offline and are ted the act only to “save” mostly just status symbols. her, since he had dis• Robert Dugan, 47, a covered her “cold” and full-time patrolman for the unconscious. He had violated her body Delaware County (Pa.) Park Police, was only “to try and get her temperature charged in June with illegally imperup,” according to the police report. (2) sonating a police officer. According to The low-price air carrier GoAir of New authorities in Brookhaven, Pa., Dugan Delhi announced in June that in the had accosted a woman double-parked future it would hire only females for the outside her home to pressure her into cabin crew — because they weigh less moving the car, but she refused. Dugan than men (and expects eventually to allegedly claimed he was an Upland save the equivalent of $4 million annuBorough police officer (with authorally in fuel based on average weights). ity to write parking citations and make • In May, former schoolteacher arrests, which he did not actually have).

Kathleen Cawthorne, 33, of Rustburg, Va., successfully negotiated a reduction in her 11-year sentence for having sex with an underage student. Cawthorne’s punishment was set at only four months in prison when she presented the judge with a clinical diagnosis of “hypersexuality,” supposedly showing that she had little ability to control her desire to seduce the boy.

Perspective Floridians Standing Their Ground: In May, a jury in Tampa decided that Ralph Wald, 70, was not guilty of murdering a 32-year-old man he had shot in the back three times. He said he had caught the man having sex with his wife (successfully claiming that he thought the man was a dangerous intruder in his home). However, Marissa Alexander, 34, of Jacksonville, was sentenced last year to 20 years in prison for “aggravated assault” for merely firing a warning shot during an altercation with her estranged husband. The man, Rico Gray, is a serial domestic abuser and admitted that he was threatening Alexander that night and that she never actually pointed her gun directly at him. However, the judge denied Alexander use of the “stand your ground” defense because she had declined to simply walk away from Gray. CS

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educational attainment.

The scale of achievement also changed. No Miss America led a truly Dismal life. Instead, the continuum started at Meh and up through Modest and Successful to Star.

The problem was the results didn’t pass the sanity test. The Miss America winners who had been most conspicuously successful didn’t crack the Stellar ranks. I know you specified financial success, Martha, but I thought we should cast a wider net, including fame and professional distinction in addition to fortune. After much angst Does winning the Miss America title give we came up with a measure of the first the ladies a start on financial success? Or is two commodities, namely, the length it just something to list as an extracurricuof each winner’s Wikipedia entry, on lar, like a guy being an Eagle Scout? the possibly debatable two-part theory —Martha that,(a) long entry = noteworthy life = success, and (b) Wikipedia = vox populi Boy, there’s a much-devalued commodity. = voice of God. Once the pageant was one of the biggest The results ultimately produced: events on television, with 85 million • Meh, 5 percent (3 women). viewers in 1960. Today ratings have fallen • Modest, 23 percent (19). so low the contest briefly lost its network • Successful, 63 percent (55). slot and was consigned to basic cable.

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1955, enjoyed a showbiz career more “Una,” I said, “the major lifetime than 50 years, appearing as Catwoman achievement of Norma Smallwood, in the 1966 movie version of Batman Miss America 1926, was to marry two and earning several Golden Globe and millionaires, and you’re categorizing her Emmy nominations. as a Star. Whereas 1996 winner Shawntel • Phyllis George, the 1971 winner, Smith became executive vice president became a network sportscaster and later of administration for IT firm PBH Holdmorning news anchor for CBS. ings, and you’re calling that Humdrum.

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The four guys in Jet Edison met as students at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Jet Edison played in Savannah once before, during the blink-and-you-missed-it run of Mojo’s Juke Joint. All Phil Johnson remembers is that somebody handed him a drink and said “You can walk down the street with this.”

The Colorado quartet is back this week, for two dates — Monday (July 29) at the Tybee Island Social Club, and the next evening at the Wormhole.

A potent cocktail of jazzy rock, funk, serious musician chops and a rollercoaster live show, Jet Edison is a band you really ought to investigate.

It’s not really a jam band, although there’s a loosey-goosey Grateful Dead spirit hovering over the stage, and the music veers into improv territory whenever the mood strikes the guys.

Mostly because of Phil Johnson’s polydextrous piano work, Jet Edison reminds this writer of, say, Little Feat.

And even Steely Dan. He was classically trained as a youngster, but never really connected with the music. Then he discovered

jazz piano, and rock ‘n’ roll piano and — whoosh! — he found his calling.

“The four of us come from different parts of the country, we all met at CU in Boulder,” Johnson tells me. “I think what makes our dynamic particularly special is the fact that all of us grew up, from a very young age, as avid music lovers. We all have kind of the same story — when you hear something, you just devour it. You go on to the next record, to the next record …

“We were so lucky to grow up in the Napster age. For a while there, all music was just free and available.

And freely trade-able with everybody.

We were the kind of kids that would go home from school and just hop on the computer and download song after song after song.”

When they met at school, Johnson, guitarist Max Kabat, bassist Adam

Mason and drummer Alex Johnson each brought similar musical tastes to the party.

“But some things were very different,” Johnson says. “Someone would bring in a bluegrass track, and for me, growing up I didn’t listen to bluegrass.

Or I’d hear some really cool jazz/funk, these kind of underground music styles that are all over the place.”

You’ll hear Zappa in the music.

And Weather Report.

And the Beatles and the Stones.

All of this accounts for the changing set lists, every night.

“I write most of the set lists in the band, and I used to try to do it even before we got to the venue,” Johnson explains.

“And I discovered that I can’t write a good set list unless I’m at the room.

I can feel the room out; I can feel the kind of night we’re going to have.

Especially when you’re on tour, and you’re going to so many new places.

I’m going to want to tailor the show to the room, to the crowd.”

For your calendar, here are some previously-announced live dates you might want to remember: Modern English, Aug. 28 at Dollhouse Productions; Corey Smith, Sept. 5, Johnny Mercer Theatre; Revival Fest, Sept. 14, Railroad Museum; Savannah Jazz Festival, Sept.

22-28; JJ Grey & Mofro, Oct. 10, Lucas Theatre; Hunter Hayes, Oct. 11, Johnny Mercer Theatre.

Vienna Boys Choir, Oct. 18, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Jim Brickman, Nov. 11, Lucas Theatre.

Joe Bonamassa, Nov. 13, Johnny Mercer Theatre.

Since the interview with Claire Lynch is in this issue, let’s talk about some of the other acoustic shows coming to the Pickin’ Parlor at Randy Wood Guitars in Bloomingdale. On Aug. 3, it’s the Southern blues-pickin’ storytelling rascal to beat, Roy Book Binder. And the amazing Boxcars are

back for another round of purely-pro and pristine bluegrass Aug. 17.

On Sept. 13, Randy welcomes the incredible solo guitarist Laurence Juber. Here’s an Englishman with a fascinating back story: He was the lead guitarist in the final (1978-80) incarnation of Paul McCartney & Wings (“Goodnight Tonight,” the Back to the Egg album). Hell of a nice guy, too.

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At Dollhouse, Helado Negro plays Sept. 4.

For ticket info, see the Facebook page for Music File Productions.

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So the question is this: How does a girl from decidedly non-rural Kingston, NY discover bluegrass, fall in love with it, and grow up to become one of the most beloved women in the genre?

Claire Lynch was 12 when her family moved to Hunstville, Alabama. She was a diehard folkie fan, with a trunk full of Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell albums — but she also had some Hendrix, and a couple of Three Dog Nights in there.

At 19, she heard the McLain Family Band.

“They were doing a sidewalk teaser, outside the festival where they were playing on the University of Alabama campus in Hunstville,”

Lynch remembers. “It’s gripping when you hear a live bluegrass band for the first time. They had great big smiles and lots of show-biz energy.”

She had very little knowledge of bluegrass at the time.

“I just stopped in my tracks and sat down on the ground,” she

laughs. “And dropped my jaw and went ‘What!?’ Naturally, I went in to hear them play, and the opening band was a couple of guys that I’d gone to high school with.”

And so the torch was lit.

The Claire Lynch Band returns to Randy Wood Guitars in Bloomingdale for a concert Saturday, July 27.

She has twice been named Female Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association.

Dolly Parton, with whom she has both recorded and toured, says Lynch has “one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.”

Back in Alabama, although she sang in a church-harmony trio with her sisters, she was unsure of how to move into bluegrass.

Her friends, whose band was called Hickory Wind, made the decision for her. “I didn’t even consider playing in the band until one night we were sitting around the campfire, and I started singing,” Lynch recalls. “They went ‘Wow, we didn’t know you could sing.’”

She joined the band, which changed its name to the Front Porch String Band, and split a “$600 a week paycheck between five people.”

Things got better: In the ‘90s, the band’s Moonlighter and Silver and Gold received Grammy nominations.

Lynch formed her own band in 2005, and much of the material comes

from her own prolific pen: Patty Loveless, The Seldom Scene, Cherryholmes, Kathy Mattea and others have recorded Lynch’s tunes.

The current Claire Lynch Band includes two-time IBMA-winning clawhammer banjo player and bassman Mark Schatz, mandolinist/ guitarist Matt Wingate and 22-yearold all-purpose stringman Bryan McDowell.

There’s an art, Lynch knows now, to choosing the exactly-right musicians to accompany you.

Now that she’s a seasoned pro, with a righteous reputation, she auditions her players. And she knows precisely what she wants.

“I sit ‘em down in the living room, and we pick,” Lynch explains. “I give them songs ahead of time, mp3 files, and I say ‘Learn this, and learn this harmony part,’ and then we sit down.

“There’s been some really good singers in my band, but when their voice blended with mine, there was no magic. Because of the tone of their voice. It just didn’t blend with mine.

“I like a player who’s got some sort of heart coming out of their playing.

Some sort of exceptional emotions that you can feel when they play.

“And boy, I’ll you what, these three guys play off the cuff, and they play from the heart. It’s the best band I’ve ever had.” CS

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That said, there’s real soul here that’s missing from Wilco, sort of a hungover, loose-around-the-edges Black Crowes meets My Morning Jacket bluesiness. On “The Thrill,” guitarist Johnny Mathias quotes the Crowes’ Rich Robinson before the band chug-a-lugs into a chitlin’ circuit rhythm that culminates with a raspy, churchy organ solo from Gibson.

Indeed, it’s Gibson that is the heart of this band, bringing a muscularity to the keys that goes way beyond the occasional solo. The concluding track, “El Trepador,” is an extended jam, almost in classic Southern rock style, highlighting Gibson’s Fender Rhodes.

Aside from the Wilco influence, much has been made of the similarities between Filligar and Kings of Leon, but it’s really just an occasional overlap. Only on the opener “New Local” is it really obvious, and that’s mostly a question of vocal phrasing and dynamics.

Filligar offers a much more diverse textural range, experimenting with some fairly complex harmonies that work more often than they don’t, and which are in any case refreshingly free of the wordless falsetto “oohooh” chorus that’s all the rage with the Brooklyn bands and their many emulators.

And, this happened: Filligar just got back from Azerbaijan as official U.S. State Department envoys representing “American people and their cultural values.” So there’s that! cs

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NOT ONLY one of the more buzzworthy young American bands, Filligar is also known for putting on a hell of a live show, as anyone who caught them at Savannah Stopover this year will attest.

The three Mathias brothers and masterful keyboardist Casey Gibson bring their big sound — a blustery yet soulful mix of robust arena sensibilities and aggressive indie rhythms and harmonies — to the Jinx on Aug. 3, in a show made possible by Savannah’s MusicFile Productions.

This might be your last chance to catch this band in a small, sweaty venue. These days won’t last long for the Chicago quartet, which despite its 13-year history together still very much qualifies as up-and-coming.

This week they dropped their newest release, Hexagon, which has big shoes to fill; the band’s previous effort, The Nerve, was nominated for Best Rock Album at the Independent Music Awards. Hexagon trades a bit of edge for a bit of polish, but the resulting blend still works just fine.

The Wilco comparisons come fast and quick when talking about Filligar — both bands are from Chicago — and especially listening to them.

Their loping, metronomic rhythms echo those of their fellow Windy City denizens, with whom they also share a basic tonal range in both vocals and instrumentation.

The second track of the album, “Knock Yourself Out,” is a sneak preview of the Wilco connection; by the fourth track, the hypnotic “Money on the Dark Horse,” the connection is explicit and you call that DNA test finalized.

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A year ago, Bryan Pridgen and four friends arrived in town and declared themselves Savannah Stage Co., an incorporated, not-for-profit theater group. It was, he told Connect, “a young company of professionals with big dreams and a lot of nerve.”

In those 12 months, Pridgen says now, Savannah has embraced and supported his group. They now have a dozen-person core, and work, per show, with nearly a dozen more.

“It feels like an explosion,” he explains. “Starting out with five people to begin with, we’ve gotten a lot of support from artists and designers, and folks who wanted to come in and help. Volunteers as well.

“Now we’ve got a really nice base of people who are really excited to help us.

Now we actually have the manpower to do all of the ideas we had.

We could only do so much with five people.”

Savannah Stage produces several touring shows each season — for schools and libraries — and has developed a local playwright series.

It now has its own improv comedy group. Part of their manifesto (and it’s

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They’re always looking for talent, on both sides of the proscenium.

“The way we see it, everybody’s got their own skill set,” says Pridgen, whose title is Creative Director.

“Everybody’s at their own place in their artistic growth.

“We gravitate towards the people who want to grow.

So even if you’ve never done a play before, that’s not going to be a deterrent to us. Or if you don’t have certain skills.

If you want to learn, and you want to grow, those are the people who we continuously hire. Those are the people we keep going back to. Because that spark inside of someone is something that we feel like we can work with.”

Last spring, the organization put on a lauded production of The

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“We got together a group of six to 10 people who all chose whatever sonnets they wanted to do. We didn’t assign sonnets.

“It’s just kind of evolved. When we did Complete Works, that show doesn’t touch on the sonnets a whole lot. And they’re just so well-written.”

Here’s the secret: “If someone wants to write a song around the sonnet, if someone wants to do a dance about the sonnet, if they want to just get up and perform it … it’s open to interpretation for whatever the individual artist wants to do.”

Coming up in October: Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw.

For Savannah Stage Co., the screw has turned faster — and more resolutely — than its founders could have hoped for. “I’m not really sure what we were expecting,” Pridgen says. “We were just kind of going with the flow.

“Getting a Director of Advancement came out of necessity. Right after we got done doing Complete Works, we started working on establishing relationships with businesses, and taking care of our donors became a really important priority.

“It’s becoming what it needs to be.

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What’s the difference between a bistro and a brasserie?

When it comes to classical French cooking, most us wouldn’t parse the difference — as long as the food is sublime and the service, magnifique.

But among les françaises, there are distinctions: A bistro is defined as a casual neighborhood joint, serving up rustic fare in a homey atmosphere. Technically, a brasserie is a brewery, though it has come to mean an upscale watering hole with exquisite food and refined décor. Rigorously curated wine and beer lists are de rigeur — as are white tablecloths.

Adherence to this French tradition

is the idée fixe of Brasserie 529, tucked away off Liberty Street between Price and East Broad. Elegant sconces and requisite brass flourishes adorn the walls, evoking a certain Parisian ambience. Edith Piaf croons quietly through the speakers as servers dressed in black glide serenely among dark leather banquettes.

Owned and operated by husbandand-wife team John and Amber Roelle, Brasserie 529 celebrated its second anniversary last February and continues to build a loyal following of Savannah foodies. Amber jokes that while the cuisine is the draw, customers also deeply appreciate the large parking lot that eliminates any of the common inconvenience of dining

downtown.

Though the recipes are French, most ingredients are sourced closer to home: Produce and seafood come from local purveyors and meats come from family-owned Hunter Cattle.

“We take a farm-to-table approach,” says Amber. “Everything from the charcuterie to the ice cream is prepared in house.

“We’ll take a whole pig, butcher it down and use every part.”

The Roelles met as culinary arts students at Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island, and after much travel and research, moved to Savannah to open the restaurant of their dreams. Amber handles the front of the house, managing an impeccablytrained staff, while John rules the kitchen, collaborating with Executive Chef Forrest Ison.

The menu changes every season, and though the Roelles incorporate Creole influences into its offerings, Chef John respects the classical French techniques and their regional origins. The catch of the day — perhaps locally-caught grouper or sea bass — is always prepared in the

Languedoc style, a Mediterraneaninfluenced flavor bomb of garlic, olive oil and fresh herbs.

“It’s just clean and simple cooking,” says John.

While one might pop into a bistro for a quick meal, this brasserie offers opportunity to linger over a long procession of courses. Appetizers whet the palate and reflect the French fondness for organ meat in the pan-fried sweetbreads ($13) and the ambrosial Torchon au Foie Gras, a truffle-infused take on the traditional duck liver served with liquor-poached pears, finely sliced cornichons and other goodies ($12). Buttery frog legs — a staple on French brasserie menus — make seasonal appearances.

Entrees include more French fundamentals like Steak & Gaufrettes ($25) and Hare in Mustard Rosemary Sauce ($20), while a Creole influences sneak in on the andouille sausagestuffed Chicken Breast ($19.) The tremendously popular Mussels and Turtle in a vegetable fennel cream sauce ($26) is unique to Savannah though venerated in French cuisine.

The turtles are of the snapping variety and taste much like a turkey leg — the tentatively adventurous can sample it in a bowl of turtle soup ($8.)

Desserts vary; lucky diners might find a creamy vanilla-lemon mousse served in an espresso demitasse or a lip-smacking berry cobbler topped with housemade fig ice cream. For those willing to hand over their culinary destiny, the chef also offers a five-course tasting table ($65, $85 with wine.)

Of course, French food is incomplete without an accompanying glass du vin, and each server is well-versed in essential wine pairings. With any seafood dish, try the PicPoul de Pinet, an ample-bodied white somewhere between a Pinot Grigio and a Sauvignon Blanc — quite reasonable at $25 a bottle.

The Roelles are remarkably downto-earth, welcoming the jeansand-flip-flops-set as warmly as the jewels-and-sportcoat folks. Even if you wouldn’t know a confit from a canapé, all appetites can appreciate the focus on fresh ingredients and drinks to match.

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alumnus Mark Dorf (B.F.A., photography, 2011). Giant concrete forms loom within sweeping vistas and panoramic triptychs, articulating the artist’s broader interest in human encroachment on the natural environment. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein Collection — An exhibition of

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New York Accents — An exhibition of visual art, decorative and fine art objects from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection dating from the early 19th century to the present, exploring the rich influence of New York on Savannah. Museum admission.

Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. Passages — Embroidery paint-

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Silver From the Rizza Collection — An exhibition of the

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Telfair Museums’ significant collection of chairs and sofas as functional objects and sculptural forms. Also at the Owens-Thomas House, 124 Abercorn St. Museum admission Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St.

Chamber exhibit in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Oglethorpe and commemorating Savannah’s Liberty ships.In the 2nd floor City Hall Council Chamber. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

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Reconstruction — A site-specific, commissioned painting installation by Adam Cvijanovic. Cvijanovic has created a surrealistic representation of an extruded “old Savannah” house. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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Before we get completely blinded by the dazzle of its $543 million worldwide gross, let’s recall that 2010’s Despicable Me focused on a super-villain, a man whose nefarious schemes included stealing the moon. But once three little girls entered his life, he mellowed, eventually transforming from “bad” to “dad.” The end.

But wait! Because it did so amazingly well, a sequel simply had to be made (where would parents spend their money otherwise?), and so we have Despicable Me 2.

Of course, because the central character of Gru (again voiced by Steve Carell) experienced a complete character arc in the first picture, returning scripters Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul were restricted in their narrative choices - as a result, we instead get a film that would more accurately be titled Adorable Me. Lest the children in the audience get confused or upset had Gru reverted back to a life of crime, he’s instead recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help stop a criminal

whose identity remains unknown. Joining him is AVL agent Lucy Wilde; she’s played by Kristen Wiig.

For the most part, Despicable Me 2 is amusing and cheerful, but it not only lacks the soft-cheddar edge that made the first film stand out, it fails to tap into our emotions as throughly.

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If imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery, then director Guillermo del Toro dedicated his latest film to the wrong people.

A title card at the end of Pacific Rim finds the Mexican moviemaker thanking special effects genius Ray Harryhausen and director Ishiro Honda, when he really should have been saluting Michael Bay and Roland Emmerich. This isn’t to suggest that Pacific Rim is awful like Bay’s Transformers sequels or Emmerich’s ill-advised Godzilla update.

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The studio pitch was probably nothing more than “robots vs. monsters,” and that indeed holds summerfilm potential. At some point in the next couple of years (we know this because Obama is glimpsed on a TV monitor), gargantuan creatures (“Kaijus”) will emerge from cracks in the ocean floor and begin leveling cities across the globe. As the mass destruction continues, all of the world’s nations pool their resources to build equally massive robots (“Jaegers”) to stop them. Each robot is inhabited by two humans whose minds are synchronized so that they can effectively control it. Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam) and his brother Yancy (Diego Klattenhoff) make up one of the most effective teams, but after they disobey a direct order from their commanding officer, Stacker Pentecost (Idris Elba), Yancy is killed by a Kaiju and Raleigh quits the biz. Years later, the Kaijus have again taken the upper hand in the endless war, and Stacker coaxes Raleigh back into the fold. But Raleigh will need a new partner, and he finds that the Force is strong in Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi), a rookie robot-jock with a backstory as tragic as his.

Like Tim Burton before he got swallowed by his own eccentricities, del Toro enjoys making movies that are informed by an off-kilter sensibility which brings out the children’stale unease that rests at the heart of many sterling horror yarns: Pan’s Labyrinth, Cronos, The Devil’s Backbone and the Hollywood-sanctioned Mimic all tapped into this universal sense of dread, and even his Hellboy and Blade outings displayed similar flashes. Pacific Rim is the first film he’s directed that feels like a for-hire assignment, a mercenary job done only for the sake of collecting a paycheck. What’s bizarre is that this

clearly isn’t the case, given del Toro’s affinity for this genre and the fact that he also served as co-writer. The film’s special effects are superb, yet their frequent and coolly detached employment means that this is basically a CGI circle jerk, allowing for none of the intimacy we feel when marveling at Harryhausen’s lovingly built models.

Most moviegoers don’t head to fantasy flicks on the basis of star power, but is it too much to ask that the protagonists exhibit even just a particle of personality? Emmerich at least had the sense to cast the charismatic Will Smith in Independence Day, but Hunnam brings to mind Battleship’s Taylor Kitsch and other bland, prettyboy leads. Elba, on the other hand, is a magnetic actor — I especially enjoyed his commanding presence in last summer’s Prometheus — but it’s impossible to take him seriously here, given that he’s been directed to SHOUT! practically all of his hoary dialogue. Two bickering scientists (Charlie Day and Burn Gorman) are along for strained comic relief, and their interludes will delight anyone who misses the banter between Shia LaBeouf ’s Sam Witwicky and his odious parents (Kevin Dunn and Julie White) in the Transformers series.

Faring best are Kikuchi, the Oscarnominated Babel actress who hopefully will start landing more stateside work, and del Toro favorite Ron Perlman, nyuking it up as the roughand-tumble black-market profiteer Hannibal Chou.

As noted, the effects are excellent, although too much of the action takes place at night; as a result, we often can’t (to paraphrase Lon Chaney in The Phantom of the Opera) feast our eyes and gloat our soul on the monsters’ accursed ugliness. Still, even through the dim lighting, it’s clear that del Toro understands spacial relations far more than Bay ever will, given that the battles are for the most part cleanly staged and easy to follow.

In short, viewers who care only about the fights and can ignore great stretches of tedium will lap this up like a dog discovering spilled gravy on the linoleum floor.

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In the annals of buddy-cop flicks, The Heat showcases a pretty good team in Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock.

It’s just a shame that the movie surrounding them isn’t much better.

Had the screenplay by Katie Dippold been a bit punchier, this could have been a noteworthy bookend piece to director Paul Feig’s previous film, the uproarious and gender-smashing

Bridesmaids. As it stands, the movie is almost pure formula, elevated out of the realm of the mediocre on the sheer strength of McCarthy’s bravura turn.

McCarthy is Shannon Mullins, a Boston cop who’s loud, crude and prone to physical violence, and who treats her superiors only slightly better than she treats her perps.

The other central figure is Sarah Ashburn (Bullock), and she’s a hell of an FBI agent (excuse me; “Special Agent,” as she reminds everyone). But her boss might bypass her for a promotion that’s rightfully hers for the mere fact that all of the other (male) agents don’t like her. “I wonder why she’s single?” one sneers, although, to be fair, sexism isn’t the only reason the uptight and conceited Ashburn turns everyone off. That becomes even more apparent when she meets and initially antagonizes Mullins, who also happens to be after the same drug lord. But despite their constant bickering, the two women are forced to pool their resources to barrel through various criminal underlings to reach the top man.

While she’s never been mistaken for a top comedienne, Bullock at least used to be lighter on her feet - she’s become more brittle as she’s matured, and while she proves to be a perfect foil for McCarthy, she’s not that funny on her own (casting someone like Kristen Wiig or Tina Fey would have solved this problem).

Fortunately, McCarthy provides enough standup material to fill the entire auditorium. Her humor isn’t for everyone, but if you don’t mind streams of profanity triggering many of the key laughs, she’s a class (if not classy) act, with impeccable timing and brash self-confidence.

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A prequel to 2001’s Monsters, Inc., this looks at the period before the diminutive, one-eyed Mike Wazowski (voiced again by Billy Crystal) and the furry and gentle giant James P. “Sulley” Sullivan (John Goodman) were BFFs working together at the Monsters, Inc. factory, generating scares from small children in order to generate power for Monstropolis.

The primary setting is college, where Mike has enrolled to pursue his lifelong dream of graduating as a top scarer. Because of his small stature

and non-threatening demeanor, Mike has to hit the books hard in order to learn all the scaring techniques; not so Sulley, whose imposing size and ground-shaking roar means that he feels he can coast through his courses.

Sulley bullies Mike, which brings out Mike’s competitive streak; it all leads to a mishap that forces the pair to forget about joining top fraternities like Roar Omega Roar (ROR) and instead hook up with the worst.

Like the other fraternities and sororities, Oozma Kappa finds itself competing in a multi-part competition known as the Scare Games, and it’s during this second-half stretch that the movie works most feverishly to instill its underdog tale with the usual kid-geared messages such as it’s OK to be yourself and individuals accomplish more when they work together as teams. It’s the sort of headpatting that Pixar used to present so subtly that it almost qualified as a subliminal message. Here, though, it’s punched across with the sort of thumping obviousness found in other studios’ toon efforts.

As always, the visuals are absolutely staggering, with even the backdrops worthy of study.

World War Z

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Because this new century has given birth to a startling number of grade-A zombie flicks, it’s only natural to worry that such familiarity will reduce World War Z to the level of a World War Zzzzz. That’s not the case, thanks largely to a committed performance by Brad Pitt and a handful of exciting sequences nicely staged by director Marc Forster. At the same time, it might be time to call for a moratorium on undead activities, as the tire thread on this particular genre might be growing thin.

Based on the novel by Max Brooks, WWZ is set in a near-future in which a virus has been turning people into zombies. Worse, those people are turning other people into zombies, via the standard bite on the body.

Gerry Lane (Pitt), a former United Nations hotshot known for his ability to deal with tough situations, is brought back into the loop to find some way to handle the crisis. His brainstorm: If he can locate the source of the first outbreak, he might be able to prepare an antidote.

And so it’s off on a global excursion

for Gerry, as he heads to South Korea, Jerusalem and Wales. At every stop, he has to search for clues while evading zombies who seem fit enough for the 100-mile dash.

Gerry’s mystery tour isn’t particularly compelling, and the CGIsaturated segments in which hordes of zombies run down the streets or climb over walls are too impersonal to stir much emotion.

But the up-close-and-personal sequences are expertly presented, and they prove that there’s still some life left in this genre ... if just barely. backroads with no real purpose, a bearded laborer who takes any job he can find.

It isn’t until he meets reporter Lois Lane (Amy Adams) and squares off against the newly arrived Zod that he begins to find direction in his life.

There’s a strong possibility that Man of Steel might be the most boring superhero saga ever filmed. It’s not lacking in action, but it’s endless and uninspired, with director Zack Snyder (300, Sucker Punch) maxing out the studio’s credit cards by shooting as much CGI bombast as the hardware could handle before sparking and catching on fire.

The scenes that rely on dialogue are no better, with the good guys prone to speechifying and the bad guys reduced to spouting haughty cliches.

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It starts with Jay Baruchel (playing Jay Baruchel) visiting Seth Rogen (playing Seth Rogen) in LA in the hopes of spending some quality oneon-one time getting high and playing video games with his friend. Instead, Seth drags Jay to a party at James Franco’s house, a loud and boisterous event where the guests include Michael Cera (revealed as a sex fiend), Jason Segel, Paul Rudd and other Judd Apatow-endorsed comics.

But what starts off as a typical Hollywood evening turns both cryptic and apocalyptic when the earth opens up and begins swallowing some people while others are whisked into the sky. Is it End of Days?

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his wonderfully deranged turn in 2003’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, he’s largely been content either playing Pirates’ Jack Sparrow or playing shallow Sparrow knockoffs. Depp used to be an interesting actor, but now he’s content troweling on the makeup and making silly faces. In short, he’s become a buffoon.

The Lone Ranger is the latest case in point, and were that the movie’s only sin. But it has greater problems than simply Depp’s mugging - it’s bloated, frenzied, idiotic and exhausting.

Depp is cast as Tonto, the Native American who convinces idealistic lawyer John Reid (Armie Hammer) that he could better fight crime by donning a mask that would lend him an air of mystery. Theirs is a relationship marked with conflict from the start, as Reid considers Tonto a lunatic and Tonto dismisses Reid as a clumsy fool. But they’re united in their quest to bring down Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner), an outlaw who’s not above carving out and eating the heart of a man he’s just killed.

The Lone Ranger clocks in at a punishing 150 minutes, and it’s the sort of film where a chainsaw would have been immensely useful in the editing room. There isn’t a single section of this movie that couldn’t be trimmed for the greater good. That includes the violence, which is pretty brutal for a PG-13 effort.

Director Gore Verbinski, whose last Western with Depp was the delightful, Oscar-winning animated feature Rango, and his trio of writers are obviously schooled in film lore, and the movie contains homages to such Western classics as Once Upon a Time in the West, Little Big Man and the John Ford canon. But these bits are like the seeds that end up on the bottom of bird cages, momentarily visible before getting covered in crap.

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website for information. Free . 912-3083020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com.

Activism & Politics

Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. First Monday of each month at 5:30pm(social) with meeting at 6pm. Call for additional information. Free , 5:30 p.m. 912-5987358. bdburgers.net. , 5:30 p.m B & D Burgers (Southside), 11108 Abercorn St.

Baldwin Park Drainage Project Drop-in Session

The City of Savannah Citizen’s Office will hold a public drop-in session next week to explain plans for a project designed to provide flooding relief to the Baldwin Park neighborhood. For more information, call the City of Savannah Citizen Office at 351-6527. Free and open to the public Thu., July 25, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-351-6527. Thu., July 25, 5-6:30 p.m Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Drinking Liberally

An informal, left-leaning gathering to discuss politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, or anything else that comes up. Every first and third Thursday. Free , 7:00 p.m. See website or the Drinking Liberally facebook page for more information, including location.

Free , 7 p.m. livingliberally.org/drinking/chapters/GA/savannah. , 7 p.m Neighborhood Leadership Institute Applications Now Open

Step Up Savannah seeks emerging leaders to participate in the Neighborhood Leadership Institute, starting the week of September 9. Open to men and women, 21 years and older from Savannah/Chatham County. Designed to enhance leadership skills with a special emphasis on critical thinking, creative problem solving and advocacy. The 12-session evening program stresses effective advocacy for programs, policies and procedures that strengthen the well-being of underserved communities. Competitive application process.

Deadline to apply is August 2. Free to attend. Call, email or see website for application information. Through Aug. 2. 912-232-6747. jjohnson@stepupsavannah.org. /stepupsavannah.org/getinvolved. Through Aug. 2 Register for Mayor’s Conference on Small Business

Registration now open for this Aug. 1 half-day event featuring Greg Parker, president of the Parker Companies, as keynote speaker. Workshops by the US Small Business Administration,Georgia Dept. of Economic Development, and Savannah’s business community. Sponsored by the City of Savannah. Free.

Pre-registration required. Through July 31. (912) 651-3653. savannahga.gov/ businessconference. Through July 31 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

Savannah Tea Party

Veterans for Peace

The Savannah chapter of a national organization of men and women vets of all branches of service, eras and duty stations, working to expose the costs of war and to support veterans and civilian war victims. Last Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m. 303-550-1158. satisfiedsav.com/. Last Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m Satisfied, 301 West Broughton St. 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 . 423-619-7712. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Young Democrats Grassroots Training

Young Democrats of Georgia & Chatham County Young Democrats offer training in grassroots organizing, communication, campaign management, and fundraising aspects of political and issued based campaigns. Savannah State University (Social Science Building-RM 114. Complimentary lunch. Free and open to the public. Sat., July 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 423-619-7712. chathamcountyyoungdemocrats@ gmail.com.. savstate.edu/. Sat., July 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m Savannah State University, 3219 College St.

Benefits Back-to-School Supply Drive

Savannah/Chatham County CASA, Inc. sponsors annual donation drive for the following supplies: loose-leaf paper, pencils, glue, crayons, personal-size hand sanitizer, 3-prong folder with pockets, colored pencils etc. Drop off items at the United Way building through Aug. 2. Through Aug. 2. 912447-8908 x 100. info@savannahcasa. org. uwce.org/. Through Aug. 2 United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St. BBQ Dinner Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Fund

A fundraiser-BBQ dinner to raise money for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk. July 27, 4-8pm, at Lucky’s at Berwick. $10 cover charge includes a plate of food and a drink. Through July 27. 315-523-0460. Through July 27 Chatham County Animal Control Seeks

Donations of Items

Chatham County Animal Control is in need of items for pets in the facility.

Seeking donations of canned and dry dog and cat food, baby formula, newspaper, paper towels, soaps, crates, leashes, collars, wash cloths, and towels. Open daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. . 912-351-6750. animalcontrol. chathamcounty.org. Chatham County Animal Shelter, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Forsyth Farmers Market Seeks Sponsors

Market sponsors invest in a healthy community and show consideration for the local economy. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $350. Help keep food fresh and local. . kristen@forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket. com. forsythfarmersmarket.com/.

Forsyth Famers’ Market, 501 Whitaker St., South End of Forysth Park.

Karaoke Fundraiser for Lutheran Services of Georgia

Sing it out for Lutheran Services of Georgia at on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m. Through Aug. 6. 912-3538875. kmckenzie@lsga.org. innatmcdonoughs.com/restaurant-lounge/.

Through Aug. 6 McDonough’s, 21 East Mcdonough St. Karma Yoga Class for Local Charities

Bikram Yoga Savannah has added a new weekly Karma class to raise money for local charities. Mondays during the 6:30pm class. Pay $5 to participate; proceeds are donated to a different local charity each month. . 912-344-1278. bikramyogasavannah.com.

Wilmington Island Farmer’ Market Masquerade Ball

A costume party benefiting the new community farmers market on Wilmington Island. Friday, November 1st, 2013, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. see website for pricing Through Nov. 1. wifarmermarket.org. shipsofthesea. org. Through Nov. 1 Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Call for Entries 3-D Artist Sought for Gallery

Seeking a 3-D artist to join this cooperative gallery. Artist must be a full-time resident of Savannah or nearby area. Work to be considered includes sculpture, glass, ceramics and wood. If interested please submit 5-10 images of your work, plus resume/CV and biography to info@kobogallery.com. . info@kobogallery.com. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street ,.

Beaufort Labor Day Music & Art Festival Calls for Artist and Food Vendors

New festival presented by Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce and Native Island Business & Com-

munity Affairs Association is set for September 1 on Hilton Head Island.

Food vendors and artists are sought.

Vendor space is $350, available only by advance reservation. Food vendor applications and information through Native Island Business & Community Affairs Association at 843-255-7301 or apply at www.GullahCelebration. com. Artists applications/information through BeaufortBlack@gmail.com, download application at www.bcbcc. org or 843-902-4799. Labor Day Music & Art Festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 1, 12-7pm, in Shelter Cove Park. Through Aug. 31. Through Aug. 31

Board Members Sought for Martin de Porres Society

Since 1986, this Savannah-based nonprofit has provided food for needy families and children through Nourish2-Learn, CRCT testing snack programs, Sharing Manna, holiday food programs; literacy enhancement through Reading is FUNdamental; and Camp Lighthouse daycamp. The group is seeking new volunteer board members. Interested persons please send resume or written description of skills and experience, plus references, to Lillian J. Guzman, lj.themartindeporressociety@gmail. com Or call 912-306-4142. Deadline is July 25. Through July 25. Through July 25 City of Savannah TV Show Seeks Entries

The City of Savannah’s TV station, SGTV is seeking insightful and well-crafted profiles, documentaries, animations, original music videos, histories or other original works by or about the citizens of Savannah to run on “Engage”, a television show produced by the city. Interested in collaborating with filmmakers, artists, musicians and others in producing original content for the program. While the City does not offer compensation for such programs, SGTV does offer an opportunity to expose local works to a wide audience. More than 55,000 households in Chatham County have access to SGTV. Submit proposals via website.

The City reserves the right to reject any programming that does not meet content standards. . savannahga.gov/ engagesgtv.

City seeks applications for Weave A Dream Initiative

Weave-A-Dream grant applications will be accepted through the calendar year, while funds are available. Programs must be completed before December 1, 2013. Application must be submitted at least eight weeks before the start date of the project. Project funding is available up to $3,500 for specific and innovative arts, cultural, or heritage

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Davenport House Museum Junior Interpreter Program for High School Students

Young people ages 14-19 will learn to give tours of the Davenport House Museum in downtown Savannah during an eight week program. Training sessions held at the museum, Thursdays,6-8 pm, June 13-August 3, when the newly trained JIs give tours to the public. Especially seeking students interested in history, art, public speaking and historic preservation. Through Aug. 18. 912-2368097. jcredle@davenporthousemuseum. org. davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org. Through Aug. 18 Davenport House, 324 East State St. Homeschool Music Classes

Music classes for homeschool students ages 8 - 18, and their parents. Offered in Guyton and Savannah. See website for details. . CoastalEmpireMusic.com.

Savannah Green Building Awards: Nominees Sought

For achievements in local green building and sustainability.Two awards to the most compelling construction projects, and two awards for an individual and organization that have made significant contributions to the local green building or sustainability fields. Sponsored by the City of Savannah and the Savannah Branch of the US Green Building Council’s Georgia Chapter. Deadline: 7/31.

Applications and criteria can be found online. Through July 31. 912-651-6926. gmarr@savannahga.gov. savannahga. gov/buildingawards. Through July 31 Savannah Literary Anthology: Writers Wanted

Writers sought for inclusion in the 2013 issue of A Savannah Anthology. Open to residents of Georgia and South Carolina.

Unpublished fiction and non-fiction entries of up to 5,000 words will be considered. Deadline is midnight August 15, 2013. Entries must be submitted via the Savannah Authors website using the template and bio sheet available there. $10 fee per entry. Prizes will be awarded: First Place - $100; Second Place - $50; Third Place - $25. Plus several Certificates of Merit. A project of Savannah Authors, a Savannah-based writing group. Through Aug. 15. 912308-3208. alicevantrease@gmail.com. savannahauthors.org. Through Aug. 15 Wilmington Island Farmers Market Seeks Vendors

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market, scheduled to open in Fall 2013, seeks applications from potential vendors.

Vendor application, market rules and regulations are available on the website.

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Classes, Camps & Workshops “Act and React” Actors Workshop

Acting is merely reacting to your environment. We will teach you to develope skills to make your on-camera action a natural reaction. Ages 16 and up Saturday July 27th, 10-2pm, $60 • Listening for Cues • Taking Direction • On Camera Review • Working with Scene Partners $60 Sat., July 27, 10 a.m. 912-656-4927.

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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.

Artist Sacred Circle

Group forming on Fridays beginning in March. 1:30pm-3pm. Based on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Contact Lydia Stone, 912-656-6383 or rosesonthemove@gmail.com. . 912-656-6383. rosesonthemove@gmail.com.

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 Bead Dreamer Studio

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times. 912-920-6659. Bead Dreamer Studio, 407 East Montgomery Xrds.

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. 912349-4582. ctcsavannah.com.

Classical and Acoustic Guitar Instruction

Savannah Classical Guitar Studio offers lessons for all levels. Dr. Brian Luckett, Ph.D. in music. Starland District. Guitar technique, music theory, and musicianship. Folk/rock based lessons available.

No electric instruments. $25/half hour. $45/hour. brian@brianluckett.com.

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.

DUI Prevention Group

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1 Baseball hat 4 Sportscaster Collinsworth 8 Nearsighted 14 ___-de-la-Cite (Notre Dame locale) 15 Eugene O’Neill’s actress/daughter 16 State of southern Mexico 17 Beats the clock?

19 Attic dust collector 20 What the phone ID tells you about Nolte?

22 ___ buco (Italian entree) 23 Half a pay period, often 24 “___ Like Alice” (Peter Finch film) 26 They pop up here and there 27 Body work, for short?

28 Consumed 31 Beloved Blume 34 To ___ mildly 35 Rock venue?

36 “Damned dirty” creature 37 Comes up with a plea, for short?

39 Rhubarb or blueberry 40 DeLuise in Burt Reynolds outtakes 41 Words before remember or relax 42 Leader of pre-1917 Russia 43 Experimental musician Brian 44 Private investigators, for short 45 Afr. neighbor 47 “___ Ninjas” (Nickelodeon show with George Takei) 49 Gut response 53 Long-winded diatribe 55 Ancient Roman building where pigs made noises in pairs?

57 Revealing swimsuit 59 Folk singer’s accompaniment 60 Like stadium seating 61 Angry moods 62 Trapeze artist’s safety 63 Ruined 64 First part of a news story 65 Trick finish?

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1 Big name in routers 2 Edgar ___ Poe 3 “Key & ___” (Comedy Central show) 4 Mimicked 5 Betsy and Diana, for two 6 How contracts are signed 7 ___-Flush (bathroom brand) 8 Shirley Temple, for example 9 Blocking Ming 10 “The ___ Incident” (Henry Fonda movie) 11 Name for a pet-friendly brewpub?

12 Applies frosting to 13 ___ San Lucas (Baja resort) 18 Super Bowl XXXIII MVP 21 Defiant response 25 School bus driver on “The Simpsons” 27 Family tree members 29 Vegas Strip hotel 30 Driving hazards 31 Green stone 32 Immediately following 33 A good band pic on the CD, songs that will appeal to music producers, etc.?

34 Movie with a shower scene 37 :// preceder 38 Numbers after 1 42 Dare alternative 45 Overacted 46 Engaged in rioting 48 “In ___” (Nirvana album) 49 Acclimate 50 Former “Weekend Edition Sunday” host Hansen 51 Less doubtful 52 Bad dashboard reading 53 Quartet after Q 54 Neat as ___ 56 Hit the seas 58 Lion’s place

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programming or presentations that have a measurable, quantifiable benefit to Savannah’s diverse populations.

Particularly interested in proposals with a strong youth focus (under 21). All program disciplines including multidisciplinary projects are encouraged.

Applicants must be a non-profit 501-c-3 headquartered in the Savannah city limits. For more information see website. .

912-651-6417. cnorthcutt@savannahga. gov. savannahga.gov\arts).

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seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers. Meets monthly. $40/ session 912-443-0410.

English as Second Language Classes

Learn conversational English, comprehension, vocabulary and life communication skills. All ages. Thursdays, 7:30pm, Island Christian Church, 4601 US Highway 80 East. Free. 912-8973604. islandchristian.org.

Facebook for Beginners

Learn the basic elements of this social network, including timeline, newsfeed, photos and video, apps, messages, finding friends and Facebook chat. You’ll also learn how to set and maintain your privacy controls.

Monday and Thursday, July 22 and 25, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Offered in Savannah by Georgia Southern’s division of Continuing Education. $75.00 Through July 25. 912-644-5967. jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu. cgc.georgiasouthern. edu/. Through July 25 Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Family Law Workshop

The Mediation Center has three workshops per month for people who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support, visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 912354-6686. mediationsavannah.com.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. . 912921-4646.

Free Fitness Boot Camp

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm at Tribble Park, Largo & Windsor Rd. Children welcome. Free 912-921-0667.

Guitar, Electric Bass & Double Bass Lessons

Instruction for all ages of beginner/ intermediate students. Technique, chords, not reading, theory. Learn songs and improvisation. Taught two blocks from Daffin Park. Housecalls available. First lesson half price. . 401255-6921. a.teixeira472@gmail.com.

Guitar, Mandolin, or Bass Guitar Lessons

Emphasis on theory, reading music, and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. . 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: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. . 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha. com. savannahpha.com/NRC.html.

Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Kamp PHUN (Peace, Hope, Unity, Now)

A camp for the children of current or formerly incarcerated parents. A ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia.

| Submit your event online at connectsavannah.com For children ages 9-11. Camp dates: July 28 - August 2. Applications or more info contact: Cindy Coward, 912-3550398 Email: goofycindy@gmail.com.

Free. Through July 28. Through July 28

Knitting & Crochet Classes

Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website. . 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav. com.

Learn to Speak Spanish

Individuals or groups. Spanish-English translation and interpretation. Held at The Sentient Bean. An eclectic range of tools used in each session: hand-outs, music, visual recognition, conversation, interactive web media. . 912-541-1337. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Microsoft Excel

This covers the basic Excel environment, creating workbooks, navigating the working screen, formatting and navigating worksheets, entering data, entering labels and creating and working with charts. Monday and Wednesday, July 22 and 24, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Offered in Savannah by Georgia Southern Univ.’s office of Continuing Education. $85.00 Through July 24. 912-644-5967. jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Through July 24 Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

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 and a safe, friendly waiting area for parents and siblings. . 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. . 912-692-8055. 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. . 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. 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. . pmasoninsavannah@ gmail.com.

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 Voice-Coaching

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

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. Contact: cordraywriter@ gmail.com or text or call 912-12-6607399. Call for fee information.

Russian Language Classes

Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert.

Call for info. . 912-713-2718.

Sewing Classes

Beginner in sewing? Starting your clothing business or clothing line?

Learn to sew. Industry standard sewing courses designed to meet your needs in the garment industry. Open schedule.

Savannah Sewing Academy. 1917 Bull St. . 912-290-0072. savsew.com.

Short Story Writing

Gives students with some experience in fiction and nonfiction storytelling the opportunity to use assigned readings, writing homework, and workshop style critiques to explore various writing techniques. Works of Ernest Hemingway, Graham Greene, Ann Beattie and others will be studied. Upon completion, students will understand narrative structure and scenic writing, dialogue, character, place, word choice, rhythm and pacing, and the art of revision. Offered by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education division in Savannah. Call or email for days/times/pricing. . 912644-5967. jfogarty@georgiasouthern. edu. ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/ cesavannahmenu.html.. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Singing Lessons with Anitra Opera Diva

Teaching the Vaccai Bel Canto technique for improving vocal range and breathing capacity. A good foundation technique for different styles--opera, pop, rock, cabaret. Fridays 5:308:30pm. Institute of Cinematic Arts, 12 1/2 W. State St., 3rd floor. . 786-2479923. anitraoperadiva.com.

Spanish Classes

Learn Spanish for life and grow your business. Courses for professionals offered by Conquistador Spanish Language Institute, LLC. Classes offered in a series. Beginner Spanish for Professionals--Intro price $155 + textbook ($12.95). Instructor: Bertha E. Hernandez, M.Ed. and native speaker.

Meets in the Keller Williams Realty meeting room, 329 Commercial Drive. . 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 .

Yoga for Couples

A two hour class for prospective moms and their delivery partners. Learn labor and delivery stages and a “toolbox” of hands-on comfort measures from a labor doula, including breathing, massage, positioning, and pressure points.

Bring and exercise ball. Quarterly, Saturdays 1pm-3pm at Savannah Yoga Center. Call or email to register. $100 per couple. . 912-704-7650. douladeliveries.com.

Clubs & Organizations 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, 912-631-3452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. . abeniculturalarts@ gmail.com.

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Beginner and Intermediate Ballet, Modern Dance, Barre Fusion, Barre Core Body Sculpt, and Gentle Stretch and Tone. no experience needed for beginner Ballet, barre, or stretch/tone.

The Ballet School, Piccadilly Square, 10010 Abercorn. Registration/fees/info online or by phone. . 912-925-0903. theballetschoolsav.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 non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. . godzillaunknown@gmail.com. avegost.com.

Blindness and Low Vision: A Guide to Working, Living, and Supporting Individuals with Vision Loss

Workshops on the 3rd Thursday of each month on vision losss, services, and technology available to participate in the community. And, how the community can support individuals with vision loss. Orientation and Mobility Techniques; Low Vision vs. Legal Blindness; Supporting People with Low Vision to Achieve Maximum Independence; Low Vision Simulator Experiences; Resources. Free and open to the public. . savannahcblv.org. Savannah Center for the Blind and Low Vision, 214 Drayton St. 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. . buccaneerregion.org.

Business Networking on the Islands

Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group meets first Thursday each month, 9:30am-10:30am.

Chatham Sailing Club

Meets first Friday of each month, 6:30pm at Young’s Marina. If first Friday falls on a holiday weekend, meeting is second Friday. No boat? No sailing experience? No problem. . 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. Enjoy sharing creativity with other knitters, crocheters, beaders, spinners, felters, needle pointers, etc.

All levels of experience welcome. Call for info. . 912-233-1240.

Energy Healers

Meets every Monday at 6pm. Mediation and healing with energy. Discuss aromatherapy, chakra systems and more.

Call for info. . 912-695-2305. meetup. com/SavannahEnergyHealers.

Fiber Guild of the Savannahs

Open to all who are interested in the fiber arts: weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, etc. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center the first Saturday of the month September through June 10:15am. See our website for programs and events: http://fiberguildsavannah.homestead. com/ Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, 10:30 a.m Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. Freedom Network

An international, leaderless network of individuals seeking more freedom in an unfree world, via non-political methods.

Savannah meetings/discussions twice monthly, Thursdays, 8:30pm. Topics and meeting locations vary. No politics, no religious affiliation, no dues, no fees.

Email for next meeting day and location. . onebornfree@yahoo.com.

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. . 912-596-1962. honorflightsavannah.org.

Historic Savannah Chapter: ABWA

Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt.

Attendees pay for their own meals.

RSVP by phone. . 912-660-8257.

Ink Slingers Writing Group

A creative writing group for writers of poetry, prose, or undefinable creative ventures. Based in Savannah and a little nomadic. Meets two Thursdays a month, 5:45pm. Discussion of exercises, ideas, or already in progress pieces.

Free to attend. See Facebook page savinkslingers. . Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Island MOMSnext

For mothers of school-aged children, kindergarten through high school.

Authentic community, mothering support, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope. First and third Mondays, excluding holidays. Childcare on request. A ministry of MOPS International. Info by phone or email. .

912-898-4344. kymmccarty@hotmail. com. mops.org.

tion is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see ThePhiloCafe on Facebook. . athenapluto@yahoo.com.

A Mothers of Preschoolers group that meets at First Baptist Church of the Islands, two Wednesdays a month, 9:15am-11:30am. . sites.google.com/ site/islandsmops. fbcislands.com/.

First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet the 1st Sunday at 4pm at 5429 LaRoche Ave., and the 3rd Tuesday at 7:30pm at Super King Buffet, 10201 Abercorn St., Call or email for info. . 912-308-2094. kasak@ comcast.net. roguephoenix.org.

Islands MOPS

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees.

Want to learn? Join us. . 912-308-6768.

Knittin’ Night

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m.

912-238-0514. wildfibresavannah.com/.

Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m Wild Fibre, 409 East Liberty St. Low Country Turners

A club for wood-turning enthusiasts.

Call Steve Cook for info at number below. . 912-313-2230.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary

month. Prose writing, 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. Contact Alice Vantrease via email or phone. . 912308-3208. alicevantrease@live.com.

R.U.F.F. - Retirees United for the Future

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 . 912-344-5127. New Covenant Church, 2201 Bull St.

Savannah Authors Meeting

Savannah Brewers’ League

Savannah Authors encourages firstclass prose writing, fiction or nonfaction, using discussion, constructive criticism, instruction, and examples.

We welcome unpublished authors, new writers, and people who just want to know more about our craft. We limit ourselves to prose, both fiction and non-fiction. Free Through Aug. 30, 7 p.m., Through Aug. 30, 7 p.m., Through Aug. 30, 7 p.m. and Through Aug. 30, 7 p.m. (912) 308-3208. Through Aug. 30, 7 p.m., Through Aug. 30, 7 p.m., Through Aug. 30, 7 p.m. and Through Aug. 30, 7 p.m Private Residence, 630 East Victory Drive.

Savannah Authors Autonomous Writing Group

Meets Saturdays, 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds and better investing.

Contact by email for info. . charlesfund@gmail.com. panerabread.com/.

Panera Bread (Broughton St.), 1 West Broughton St.

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

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. . 912-353-3148. safekidssavannah.org.

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

Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each

Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group

Savannah Council, Navy League of the

Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. . 912-786-4508.

American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. Peacock Guild--For Writers and Book Lovers

A literary society for bibliophiles and writers. Writer’s Salon meetings are first Tues. and third Wed. at 7:30pm at the Flannery O’Connor Home. Book club meetings are third Tues., 7:30pm.

Location changes each month. Call or see Facebook group “Peacock Guild” for info. . 912-233-6014. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.

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ARIES

(March 21-April 19) “I have tried in my way to be free,” sings Leonard Cohen in his song “Bird on a Wire.” In other words, he has done the best he can to liberate himself from his unconscious patterns, bad habits, and self-delusions. He hasn’t been perfect in his efforts, but the work he has done has earned him a measure of deliverance from his suffering. I recommend you follow his lead, Aries. Do your best to bring more relief and release into your life. Get rid of things that hold you back. Overthrow a pinched expectation and ignore a so-called limitation or two. By this time next week, I hope you will be able to say sincerely, “I have tried in my way to be free.”

example, the evening primrose appears completely yellow to us, but it calls seductively to bees with a flashy star pattern at its center.

Many of the secret signs that flowers offer the pollinators are meant to guide them to where the pollen and nectar are. Let’s use this as our metaphor of the week, Cancerian. I am not predicting that you will be able to perceive a broader spectrum of light. But I do believe you will discern cues and clues that are hidden from most people and that have been imperceptible to you in the past.

One of the world’s best race car teams is McLaren. It wins about 25 percent of the events in which it competes. Its skilled drivers account for much of its success, but its technicians are also pretty sensational. During a pitstop in the middle of a race, they can change all four tires on the car in less than three seconds. Do you have helpers like that, Libra? If you don’t, it’s time to intensify your efforts to get them. And if you do, it’s time to call on them to give you an extra boost.

LEO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Let’s try an experiment. It’s risky, but I’m hoping you will do it with such flair that there will be no karmic blowback. What I propose, Scorpio, is that you have fun expressing more confidence than usual. I invite you to strut a bit, even swagger, as you demonstrate your command over your circumstances. Enjoy acting as if the world is your plaything . . . as if everyone around you secretly needs you to rise up and be a bigger, bolder version of yourself. The trick, of course, will be to avoid getting puffed up with grandiose delusions. Your challenge is to be more wildly devoted to embodying your soul’s code without lapsing into arrogance.

(July 23-Aug. 22)

“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm,” wrote the novelist Willa Cather.

According to my reading of the astrological omens, Taurus, you’re in a phase of your cycle when storm-learning isn’t your priority.

The educational experiences you need most will unfold when you’re exploring the mysteries of peace and serenity. In fact, I suspect that the deeper you relax, the more likely it is that you will attract life-changing teachings -- lessons that can transform your life for the better and fuel you for a long time.

“I was six years old when my parents told me that there was a small, dark jewel inside my skull, learning to be me.” So said the Leo science fiction writer Greg Egan in his story “Learning to Be Me.” Let’s pretend that you, too, have a small dark jewel inside your skull that’s learning to be you. It’s a good metaphor for what I believe has been happening all these years: You have been gradually mastering the art of being the best Leo you can be. It hasn’t been easy. You weren’t born knowing how to be your beautiful, radiant, courageous self, but have had to work hard to activate your potentials. Now you’re moving into an especially critical phase of the process: a time when you have the chance to learn how to love yourself with greater ingenuity.

GEMINI

VIRGO

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

(May 21-June 20) Is there a message you’ve wanted to deliver for a long time but haven’t been able to? Are you bursting with thoughts or feelings that you’ve been longing to express but can’t find the right way to do so? Have you spent months carrying around a poignant truth that you have felt wasn’t ripe enough to be revealed? If your answer to any of those questions is yes, I believe the time will soon be at hand to make a move.

But it’s important that you’re not impulsive or melodramatic as you initiate your breakthrough communications. For best results, be full of grace and balance.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22) Bees and other insects can see ultraviolet light, which is invisible to humans. When they look at flowers, they detect designs on the petals that you and I cannot. For

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) “Dear Astrology Guy: Please tell me why I have to work so hard -- meditate, reflect, read, analyze, poke, prod, investigate -- to discover truths about myself that must be obvious to others. Why is it so hard for me to see where I need healing and where I need to let go? Why is it such an ordeal to grasp what is interfering with my wholeness when I can quickly pinpoint what other people’s issues are? -Overworked Virgo.”

Dear Overworked: I’m happy to report that you Virgos will soon be offered a gush of revelations about who you are, how you can heal, and what strategies will best serve your quest to minimize your anxiety. Are you prepared to absorb some intense teachings?

For best results, make yourself extra receptive.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) I suspect that you are longing to take a quantum leap of faith, but are also afraid to take that quantum leap of faith. You sense the potential of experiencing a very cool expansion, while at the same time you hesitate to leave your comfort zone and give up your familiar pain. In light of the conflict, which may not be entirely conscious, I suggest you hold off on making a gigantic quantum leap of faith. Instead, experiment with a few bunny hops of faith.

Build up your courage with some playful skips and skitters and bounces that incrementally extend your possibilities.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Hoaxes exposed! Bluffs called!

Secrets revealed! Whitewashes uncovered! Curses banished!

Taboos broken! Those are the headlines I expect to see emblazoned in your Book of Life during the coming weeks. Can you handle that many holy disruptions? Will you be able to deal with the stress

that might come from having so much raucous success? These are important questions, because if you’re not up to the challenge, you may scare away the transformations. So steel your resolve, Capricorn. Mobilize your will. Do what’s necessary to harvest the unruly blessings.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) The French novelist Flaubert declared that if you hope to write a book, you should first read 1,500 books. A Roman author named Petronius believed that the imagination does not work at its peak power unless it is inundated with reading material. I suggest you adopt their advice and apply it to your own field, Aquarius. Whatever skill or subject you want to master, expose yourself lavishly to the efforts of other people who have already mastered it. Flood yourself with well-crafted inspiration.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20) Should you be worried that a venomous spider has crawled into your shoe while you were sleeping? Just in case, should you flip your shoe upside-down before putting it on each morning?

My studied opinion: hell, no. The chances of you being bitten on the foot by a venomous spider lurking in your shoe are even less than the possibility that you will be abducted by an alien who looks like Elvis Presley and forced to sing a karaoke version of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” at an extraterrestrial bar. And if you are going around filled with delusional anxieties like that, you will definitely interfere with life’s current predilection, which is to give you a cleansing respite from your fears as well as immunity from harm.

A dinner meeting the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm (except December.)

Location: Hunter Club. Call John Findeis for info. . 912-748-7020.

Savannah Fencing Club

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

Savannah Go Green

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

Savannah Jaycees

Meeting/info session held the 1st Tuesday each month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events and provide an opportunity for those interested in joining Jaycees to learn more. Must be age 21-40. Jaycees Building, 101 Atlas St. .

912-353-7700. savannahjaycees.com.

Savannah Kennel Club

Monthly meetings open to the public.

Held at Logan’s Roadhouse, the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through May. Dinner: 6:pm. Speaker: 7:30pm. Guest speakers each meeting. . 912-238-3170. savannahkennelclub.org. logansroadhouse.com/. Logan’s Roadhouse, 11301 Abercorn St. Savannah Newcomers Club

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. . savannahnewcomersclub.com.

Savannah No Kidding!

No Kidding. Join Savannah’s only social club for people without children! No membership fees, meet great new friends, enjoy a wide variety of activities and events. savannahnokidding.angelfire.com/ or e-mail savannahnokidding@ gmail.com . The Historic District, Downtown Savannah.

Savannah Parrot Head Club

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

Savannah Sacred Harp Singers

Everyone who loves to sing is invited to join Savannah Sacred Harp Singers. All are welcome to participate or listen too one of America’s most revered musical traditions. Call or email. . 912-655-0994. savannahsacredharp.com. Faith Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Road.

Savannah SCA

The local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Saturday at Forsyth Park for fighter practice and general hanging out. If you’re interested in re-creating the Middle Ages and Renaissance, come join us! South end of Forsyth Park, just past the Farmer’s Market. Free. www.savannahsca.org

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

Meets Thursdays from 7:30am-8:30am at the Mulberry Inn. . savannahsunriserotary.org.

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. . 912-4846710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Savannah Writers Group

A gathering of writers of all levels for networking, hearing published guest authors, and writing critique in a friendly, supportive environment. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00pm, Atlanta Bread Company, Twelve Oaks Shopping Center, 5500 Abercorn. Free and open to the public. See website or call for info. . 912-572-6251. savannahwritersgroup.blogspot.com/group.

Seersucker Live’s Happy Hour for Writers

A no-agenda gathering of Savannah’s writing community. First Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Free. Open to all writers, aspiring writers, or those interested in writing. 21+ with valid ID. Usually at Abe’s on Lincoln, 17 Lincoln St. See website for info. . seersuckerlive.com.

Tertulia en español at Foxy Loxy

Spanish conversation table. Meets second and fourth Thursday of each month. 7:30pm to 9pm at Foxy Loxy, 1919 Bull street. Come practice your Spanish, have a cafe con leche or Spanish wine, and meet nice people....All levels welcome. Free. Purchase beverages and snacks. . foxyloxycafe.com/.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

7416. savh_tango@yahoo.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. . 912-414-1091. info@cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com.

Belly Dance classes with Nicole Edge

Beginner and Advanced Belly Dance Classes at First City Fitness (formerly Fitness, Body and Balance studio), 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. Beginner’s Wednesdays 7-8PM, Advanced Sundays 1:15-2:15PM Instructed by Nicole Edge. Walk-Ins welcome, all ages $15.00 per class or 4/$48.00 . 912-596-0889. edgebellydance@gmail.com. edgebellydance. com.

Bellydance lessons with Happenstance Bellydance

All levels and styles of bellydance welcome. Classes are every Monday from 5:30-6:30pm. $15/lesson. Drop-ins welcome or call Carrie @(912)704-2940 for more info. happenstancebellydance@ gmail.com happenstancebellydance. wordpress.com $15/lesson , 5:30 p.m.

(912) 704-2940. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. , 5:30 p.m 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. . 912-748-0731.

Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Windsor Forest.

Home Cookin’ Cloggers

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla

Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Dean Forest Road.

No beginner classes at this time. Call Claudia Collier for info. . 912-748-0731.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Glor na Dare offers beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up. Adult Step & Ceili, Strength and Flexibility, non-competitive and competitive programs, workshops, camps.

Certified. Info via email or phone. . 912704-2052. prideofirelandga@gmail.com.

Join the 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.

Call or see website for info. . 912-5987387. savannahaux.com.

Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell for info. . 912-927-3356.

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. . 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. . 912-921-2190.

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. . 912-925-

Irish Dance Classes

Line Dancing

Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pm-10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar. Come early and learn a new dance from 7:30pm-8:30pm. . 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/ all levels welcome. Call Mahogany for info. . 912-272-8329.

Modern Dance Class

Beginner and intermediate classes.

Fridays 10am-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. Call Elizabeth for info. . 912-354-5586.

Pole Dancing Classes

Beginners class, Wednesdays, 8pm.

Level II, Mondays, 8pm. $22/one class.

$70/four classes. Preregistration required. Learn pole dance moves and spins while getting a full body workout.

Pole Fitness Classes Monday/Wednesday, 11am. Nothing comes off but your shoes. Call or see website for info. .

912-398-4776. fitnessbodybalance. com. Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio, 2209 Rowland Ave, Suite 2.

rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-5476263. .

Get your Rave on with the the one and only DJ Orson Wells! We got glow sticks! Saturdays, 9 p.m. Saturdays, 9 p.m Dosha Bar & Lounge, 128 East Broughton St.

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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. See website for info. . salsasavannah.com.

Savannah Dance Club

Shag, swing, cha-cha and line dancing.

Everyone invited. Call for location, days and times. . 912-398-8784.

Savannah Shag Club

Wednesdays, 7pm,at Doubles Lounge.

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

. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Summer Adult Dance Classes

Come join us on Monday and Wednesday evenings for a GREAT dance class!

Monday its a combo of Ballet and Jazz, Wednesdays its all Ballet. Suitable for teens through adults. A wonderful, high energy class, set to fabulous music! $15.00 per class, or purchase a 10 class card for $130.00 Through Aug. 28, 7 p.m. (912) 441-5435. kcdanceworks@ gmail.com. kcdanceworks.wordpress. com. Through Aug. 28, 7 p.m Kathleen Collins DANCEWORKS, 200 Governor Treutlen Blvd. Suite 17.

Zumba & Zumba Toning with Anne

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 7pm8pm. $5 per class, discounts available with punch card purchase. All levels welcome. Call for info. . 912-596-1952.

Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting

First Monday, 6:30pm, at FCN office, 307 E. Harris St. 2nd floor. Call or see website for info. . 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. .

Georgia Equality Savannah

Local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay

Savannah Pride, Inc.

Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the wellbeing of the LGBT community in the South. Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month, 7pm, at FCN office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. . 912-288-7863. heather@savpride.com.

A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization.

Meets Fridays, 7pm, FCN office, 307 E. Harris St. Call, email or see website for info. . 912-657-1966. info@standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth.org.

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. . 912-3522611.

Religious & Spiritual Art of Peaceful Living

How is it possible to apply the ancient art of Buddhist meditation to today’s hectic and busy modern world? Join us to learn how to solve your problems and develop a peaceful mind by applying Buddha’s classic advice to daily life.

Everyone is welcome to attend, no previous experience necessary. Drop in for any class. $10 or $5 seniors/students (912) 358-0228. meditationinsouthcarolina.og. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

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.

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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. . vineyardsavannah.org.

Kabbalah: The Tree of Life

The Secret Teachings of All Ages -Kabblah: The Tree of Life The Tree of Life presents us with a way of understanding the true nature of Reality and the Universe we live in. July 17, 2013 7pm-8:30pm Donation offerings for this event. Three consecutive series will follow... - See more at: http:// savannah.hipcalendar.com/events/ detail/4041#sthash.PQHXk17K.dpuf Donation offerings 9123083410. lynn@ yogamefit.com. anahatahealingarts. com. Anahata Healing Arts Center,

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Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” . 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. . 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. . 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 , 7 p.m.

440-371-5209. , 7 p.m Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

Savannah Zen Center

Buddhist study classes, yoga workshops, retreats, Reiki sessions, attunements, meditation, classes, events. See website for location and schedule, or see Facebook page. . savannahzencenter.com.

Service of Compline

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

Weekly Sunday services. Sunday school, 10:00am. Worship, 11:30am.

Tuesday Bible Study/Prayer Service, 6:30pm. Pastor Rev. Dr. Barry B. Jackson, 480 Pine Barren Road, Pooler, GA “Saving a nation one soul at a time.” .

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. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St.

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BEEF TO EAT All Natural Angus Beef, No Hormones, Steroids ever used. 2 lbs live wt, 6-700lbs.

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Yard SaleS 204 JUST MOVED SALE! Savannah- 427 E 53rd St, July 26Friday, 12p-5p & July 27, Saturday, 8a-3p. Furniture, art, adult clothing, kitchen & household items, plus much more.

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10710 LEEDSGATE TOWNHOMES- 2 Egmont Drive. Private community, 2BR/1.5BA, LR, DR, washer/dryer connection, central heat/air, fenced backporch, $775/month, $775/deposit. Daytime: 912-308-4127. After 6pm, 912-897-4836

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ESTATE AUCTION!!

ESTATE OF DEE DEE COVINGTON 3505 Abercorn Street (Ardsley Park) Friday & Saturday, 7/26 & 7/27 @ 10AM & Sunday 7/28 @ 12PM (or until Sold Out!) Large-On-the-Site-Auction of Contents and Personal Property located in her 7,000 sq.ft. Savannah Residence including antiques, fine furniture, crystal, china, jewelry, gun collections and MORE - The Home is FULL also Attic, Basement, Garage & Storage Areas - Come prepared to pack & load your purchases daily. Ann Lemley, AU002981 & Will Wade, AU002982, OLD SAVANNAH ESTATES, ANTIQUES & AUCTION CO. (912)231-9466. As Is - Where is - 10% Buyers Premium. www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer #6282) for updates, details & photos.

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Diabetic Test Strips Wanted Most types, Most brands. Will pay up to $10/box. Call Clifton 912-596-2275.

Miscellaneous Merchandise 399 STOP GNAT & MOSQUITO BITES! Buy Swamp Gator Natural Insect Repellant.

Family/Pet Safe.

Available at ACE Hardware, The Home Depot.

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1210 EAST 48TH STREET 3/2. Hardwoods. Two renovated baths. DEN! 2 fireplaces,private courtyard $184,500.Tom Whitten Realty Executives Coastal Empire 912-663-0558, 912-355-5557.

502 SAN ANTON DRIVE

TIRE/OIL/LUBE TECH NEEDED Monday-Friday work week. Well established shop. Uniforms provided. Call Tim or Mark, 912-355-3568 WAREHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED Apply Now, Start Tomorrow!

Pre-employment Screening Contact Brendi at 912-414-9269 for more information.

NEW LISTING!! SOUTHBRIDGE 4 Steeplechase Lane. 3BR/2BA, all brick, hardwood floors, bonus, $246,000. Tom Whitten, Realty Executives Coastal Empire 912-663-0558 or 355-5557 Happenings: All the info about clubs, groups and events. Only at www.connectsavannah.com

Duplexes For sale 825

3BR/2-1/2BA, Brick home near St.Joseph’s. Wood floors, granite countertops, flat stovetop, dishwasher, storage shed. $154,900.

912-920-7710

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•825 Jamestown Rd: Nice 3BR/2BA home located in quiet Jamestown Subd. featuring family room w/fireplace & large backyard.

Call Lester @ 912-313-8261 or Deloris 912-272-3926

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1122 E.53RD STREET & 1124 E.55TH STREET 2/Bedrooms, Bath, no CH&A. $400/month plus deposit. Background check. 912-232-7750 for application information.

1220 NE. 36TH STREET

2BR/1BA, washer/dryer, hookup, den, new carpet and paint. Quiet neighborhood. $675/month, $600/deposit. 912-484-3875 Happenings: All the info about clubs, groups and events. Only at www.connectsavannah.com

3BR/2BA. One side of duplex,one level. Southside. Conveniently located to elementary school & busline. $74,900 OBO. Investors welcome. 912-308-0550

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Land/Lots for saLe 840 LOTS FOR SALE: Liberty City, also near Fairgrounds, Meding St. (corner lot). 806 Staley, 844 Staley and Thunderbolt. Large lots. Call 912-224-4167

forW.rent 855 *126 59th: 2BR/1BA $600 *1316 E. 33rd: 3BR/1BA $775 *202 Croatan St. 3BR/1BA $825 Several Rental & Rent-to-Own Properties Guaranteed Financing STAY MANAGEMENT 352-7829

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1402 NEW CASTLE STREET: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Separate living/dining, fenced back yard. $650/per month. 912-667-8716

898-4135

48TH STREET near Beach High.

3BR/1BA, newly renovated block house. Garage. $650/month. Call 912-224-4167

917 ELLIOTT STREET-$600/month 3BR/1BA, carpet, total electric LR, CH&A, large fenced backyard.

Section 8 Welcome.

Call 912-508-2246

BROCKINGTON SQUARE CONDOS

310 Tibet Avenue:2BR/2BA,Gated Furnished kitchen, kCommunity.

LR/DR combined, laundry room.Section 8 Welcome. Great Location. $900/month, $900/deposit. 912-507-0639

By Daffin Park: 2BR/1BA APARTMENT: Refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer hookup, central heat/air, $635/month + $635 deposit. No pets. 912-657-4583

FOR RENT

2 remodeled mobile homes in Garden City mobile home park. Double/Singlewide. Low down affordable payments. Credit check approval. Special ending soon.

Speak directly to Community Managers, Gwen or Della, 912-964-7675 FOR RENT: CAROLINE DRIVE- 2BR/1BA, LR, kitchen furnished, total electric $685/month. 912-344-4164 FURNISHED EFFICIENCY: 1510 Lincoln Street. $165/week plus deposit. Includes microwave, refrigerator, central heat & air & utilities! Call 912.231.0240 FURNISHED HOUSE, with utilities, furnished, located at 4613 Garrard Ave. W/D, central heat/air. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Large yard. $900/month, $900/deposit. One year’s lease.

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HOME FOR RENT: 1016 West 45th Street, Savannah. 2BR/1BA, LR, DR, kitchen. $495.00 912-330-0463

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HOUSES 3 Bedrooms 1907 E. Henry St. $1500 10 Versailles $1300 137 Van Nuys Blvd. $1100 2311 E. 37th St. $1125 1338 Ryan’s Way $995 2310 Pinetree Rd. $895 105 Nelson Ave. $895

•1BR Apts, washer/dryer included. $25 for water, trash included, $625/month.

•2BR/1.5BA Townhouse Apt, total electric, w/washer & dryer $675.

912-927-3278 or 912-356-5656 TOWNHOUSE: 100 Lewis Drive, Apt. 11C, 2BR/1.5BA, 2-story.

Washer/dryer connections, all appliances. No pets. $625/month, $625/deposit. Call 912-663-0177 or 912-663-5368

2 Bedrooms 212 E. 52nd St. $1200 1507 E. 48th St. $895 2002 Texas Ave. $900 312 Elm St. $625 APARTMENTS One Bedroom 917 Harmon St.-1&2 740 E. 45th St. $725 Two Bedrooms 21 Kingsland Ct. $1175 1130 E. 53rd St. $500 Three Bedrooms 123 Harmon Creek $825 Townhome/Pooler 47 Fairgreen St. $1100 2 master bedrooms Furnished Loft Lafayette #108 $1395 321 Broughton St. $1500 Efficiency 208 Jones Ln. $550 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038

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*2BR/1 Bath Apartment $600/month, $600/deposit. *Require 1yr. lease. No pets.

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897-1984, 8am-7pm EASTSIDE **3204 Hazel: 3BR House, large den $825 NEAR LAMARVILLE **1921 Cowan: 3BR/1BA house $750 **1925 Cowan: 3BR/1BA $700 **1919 Cowan: 4/5BR, 1BA $750 *All above have carpet, A/C/heat, washer/dryer hookup, fenced yard. References, application.

One-year lease minimum. Deposit same as rent. None total electric, No smoking, pets negotiable.

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rooms for rent 895

FURNISHED APTS. $165/WK.

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

WINDSOR FOREST HOMES •Available Now! 3BR/1.5BA, family room has been used as 4th BR, new CH&A, new interior paint, new energy efficient windows and sliding doors.

Conveniently located. $999/month, $989/security deposit. Military or Police Discount.

Low Rent 610 W. 38th St. Recently Renovated 2BR/1BA, Appliances included, Fenced Yard,, W/D hookup. CH/A, Will except Section 8 & $585month/$585/ dep $585.00 Doris Thomas Realty 912-355-0294/912-272-4378.

Owner 912-228-1968 Happenings: All the info about clubs, groups and events. Only at www.connectsavannah.com

REDUCED RENT & DEPOSIT! 1303 E. 66th St. 2BR/2BA, W/D connection. $695/mo., $300/dep.

SPECIAL! 1812 N. Avalon Dr. 2BR/1.5BA. Only 1 left at this price. $675/mo, $300/dep.

SPECIAL! 11515 White Bluff Rd. 1BR/1BA, all electric, equipped kitchen, W/D connection. Convenient to Armstrong College. $595/month 207 EDGEWATER RD. Southside near Oglethorpe Mall.

2BR/2BA $775/mo., $500/dep.

DAVIS RENTALS 310 E. MONTGOMERY XROADS 912-354-4011 OR 656-5372

RICHMOND HILL

4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Beautiful Home in Richmond Hill. Rent $1350 monthly. Please call Tony @ 912-441-1251

SECTION 8 WELCOME

307 Treat Avenue,Savannah.Newly renovated, 3BR, 1 Full Bath, LR, DR, kitchen w/refrigerator, electric stove, washer/dryer connection, CH&A. Will accept tenants other than Section 8. $900/month. 912-604-8308

SECTION 8 WELCOME

ONE, TWO & THREE BR Apts. & Houses for rent. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer. 1/2 month OffGood for this month only.

912-844-5996 OR 912-272-6820

•Available Now! Really nice inside & out! 3BR/1.5BA, LR, DR, new wood floors, new paint interior & exterior, new vinyl floors in baths, new ceiling fans, new high-efficiency windows & sliding glass door, utility room, carport. $999/rent, $979/security deposit.

•Available Now! 3BR/1BA, LR, family room, dining area, large kitchen, laundry room, central heat & A/C, shed w/electricity & concrete floor. No pets or smoking.$959/Rent + security deposit $999. (1yr. lease required) Police & Military Discount NO SECTION 8 OR SMOKING ACCEPTED. 912-920-1936 CommerCial ProPerty For rent 890

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

Can be used for Beauty shop NO UTILITIES Call 912-313-4083 or 912-313-4082 rooms for rent 895

ROOMS FOR RENT Completely furnished. Central heat and air. Conveniently located on busline. $130 per week.

Call 912-844-5995.

SPACIOUS ROOMS FOR RENT Newly renovated on busline. 2 blocks from Downtown Kroger,3 blocks from Historic Forsyth Park. $150/week with No deposit.

844-5995 EFFICIENCY ROOMS Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week.

Call 912-844-5995.

CLEAN, QUIET, NICE ROOMS & EFFICIENCES from $100-$215.

Near Buslines.Stove, Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer .For More Info Call 912-272-4378 or Email: jamesthomas5817@yahoo.com

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10 Hibiscus Ave: 3BR/2BA, furnished kitchen, CH&A, wall-to-wall carpet & more. $850/month. Call 507-7934 or 927-2853 WILMINGTON ISLAND: Johnny Mercer duplex, 2BR/1BA, LR, dining area, kitchen, newly renovated $825/month. 912-344-4164

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1412 E 56th St. 3BR/1BA, Hardwood floors, LR, Kitchen/Dining w/Fridge & Gas Stove, W/D connections, CH&A, Fenced backyard, Carport & Extra Storage $800/rent, $750/deposit.

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LARGE VICTORIAN with windows on two sides, across from library, nicely furnished, all utilities.

TV/cable/internet, washer/dryer, $140/week. $504/month.

912-231-9464 Other apts. avail.

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Central heat/air, cable, telephone service. $450-$550 monthly, $125/security deposit, No lease. Immediate occupancy. Call Mr. Brown: 912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177.

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$100 & Up Furnished, includes utilities, central heat/air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Ceramic tile in kitchen. Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. Call 912-210-0144, leave message

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

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2008- Like new Scooter, less than 2000 miles, Grey Silver Metallic, Excellent Condition, Clean Title $ 4800 (912) -604-2322 PLYMOUTH Neon, 1998- Automatic, AC, 4-door, low miles. $1,250. 912-441-2150

TOYOTA Camry, 2000 Good condition. AC, clean. Runs great. $3,500. Call 912-257-2227 TOYOTA SOLARA SLE, CONVERTIBLE, 2008 38K miles, white, tan top, 3.3L V6, Auto-Stick. Excellent! $20,500. Call 912-925-1221

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