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Preservation done right A talk with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band helps kick off our coverage of the 2014 Savannah Music Festival Stories begin page 20

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

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Savannah Music Festival: The Lone Bellow/Aoife O'Donovan

Film: Holly Hunter Birthday Tribute

Psychotronic Film Society’56th birthday salute to Holly Hunter, with a screening of "one of her least-known and most underrated films."

8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $7 sentientbean.com

A double bill of two Brooklyn-based ensembles that blend folk, rock and country, with roots ranging from the South to the other side of the Atlantic.

7:30 p.m Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. $30 savannahmusicfestival.org

Lunchtime Lenten Concert Series: Brian Luckett, classical guitar

Trinity's Lunchtime Lenten Concert Series continues with Brian Luckett on guitar in the church sanctuary. Featuring works of Antonio Lauro, Manuel Ponce and Francisco Tarrega. Lunch before or after the concert in the dining hall. 11:45 a.m.12:15 p.m. and from 12:45-1:15 p.m..

12:15-12:45 p.m Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. Free to attend. Lunch is $5.

912-233-4766. trinity1848.org

Thursday / 20 Art on Tap

Happy Hour experience with sights, sounds and latest exhibitions at the Telfair Museum Jepson Center. Admission includes one drink ticket, light appetizers and museum admission. Wine and beer cash bar also available. 5-8 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. $10 Telfair Museum Members/ $15 Non-Members telfair.org

Savannah Music Festival: Tomatito "Soy Flamenco" Affordable Care Act/Health Insurance Enrollment Fair Sat / 22 Savannah Music Festival: The Avett Brothers

North Carolina brothers (banjoist Scott Avett and guitarist Seth Avett) and band.

8:30 p.m Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $75, $62, $52, $42, $32 savannahmusicfestival.org

Savannah Music Festival: Sebastian Knauer, Piano

Knauer performs Haydn's Sonata in E flat Major, Hob. XVI:49; Mozart's Sonata in A Major K. 331 ("Alla Turca"; and Schubert's Four Impromptus, D. 935 (Op. posth. 142.

11 a.m Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President

St. $25 savannahmusicfestival.org

Savannah Music Festival: Preservation Tea at Mrs. Davenport's Learn about tea traditions and experience Hall Jazz Band The band from New Orleans (Charlie Gabriel, clarinet; Freddie Lonzo, trombone; Ben Jaffe, bass & tuba; Rickie Monie, piano; Joseph Lastle, Jr., drums; and Clint Maegen, saxophone) has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate classic New Orleans Jazz.

6 & 8:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Sold out

Harbor Deepening Rethink

Is the Savannah Port Deepening project a viable proposal? What are its merits and its drawbacks in the current economic and ports environment? Coastal Group Conservation Chair Steve Willis will give an update on the current situation at the next Sierra Club meeting.

7 p.m First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Free and open to the public.

912-961-6190. karengrainey@bellsouth.net

Music: Third Thursdays on Tybee

Mike and the Marlins. Rain location: Spanky’s Beachside,1605 Strand Avenue.

5:30-7 p.m Tybee Roundabout, Tybrisa Street and Strand Avenue.

Free and open to the public.

912-472-5071

MAR 19-25, 2014

Savannah Music Festival: Flamenco Meets Jazz: Dani De Morón/Aaron Diehl

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Flamenco guitar meets jazz piano in this collaboration blending two extraordinary instrumentalists and two beloved musical traditions of Spain and the U.S. 12:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. savannahmusicfestival.org

Tomatito is a multi GRAMMY award-winning flamenco guitar soloist. Accompanied by his ensemble, including dancer Paloma Fantova.

8 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $65 $55, $45, $35, $25 savannahmusicfestival.org

Savannah Music Festival: Aaron Diehl thu / 20

an early 19th century tea. Tour areas of the Davenport House where tea service took place, then enjoy afternoon tea served by costumed interpreters. Guests must be able to walk up and down stairs.

5 p.m Davenport House, 324 East State St. $18. Reservations recommended.

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Uruguayan Trade Delegation Open House

8 p.m Black Box Theatre, 9 Henry St. $32 adult. $28 Military/Senior. $10 Student.

912-341-6495. savannahstagecompany.com

A networking event with senior Uruguayan political and business leaders in the logistics industry.

3-5 p.m World Trade Center Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Rd. Free and open to the public. Registration required. wtcsavannah.org/events/

Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde's "trivial comedy for serious people" is presented by the Savannah Children's Theatre.

7 p.m Savannah Children's Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. Adults $15 Children (1-18), Seniors & Military $12 912-238-9015. savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Friday / 21 THEATRE: SOrdid Lives

As three generations of a colorful family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, they reveal the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their sordid lives.

7:30 p.m Tybee Arts Center, 7 Cedarwood Dr. $18 ($15 TAA Members) (912) 786-5920. tybeearts.org

Saturday / 22 THEATRE: Sordid Lives

As three generations of a colorful family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, they reveal the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their sordid lives.

7:30 p.m Tybee Arts Center, 7 Cedarwood Dr. $18 ($15 TAA Members) (912) 786-5920. tybeearts.org

Night Of Wunder featuring Herman Cain, Keynote Speaker

Savannah Music Festival: Flamenco Meets Jazz: Dani De Mor贸n/Aaron Diehl Flamenco guitar meets jazz piano in this collaboration blending two extraordinary instrumentalists and two beloved musical traditions of Spain and the U.S. 12:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. savannahmusicfestival.org

8th Annual Dog Lovers' Walk

Savannah Music Festival: LATIN DANCE PARTY W/EDDIE PALMIERI ORCHESTRA sAT / 22 Savannah Music Festival: Preservation Hall Jazz Band In Concert

The band from New Orleans (Charlie Gabriel, clarinet; Freddie Lonzo, trombone; Ben Jaffe, bass & tuba; Rickie Monie, piano; Joseph Lastle, Jr., drums; and Clint Savannah Music Festival: The Avett Maegen, saxophone) has traveled worldBrothers wide spreading their mission to nurture North Carolina brothers (banjoist Scott and perpetuate classic New Orleans Jazz.

Avett and guitarist Seth Avett) formed The 6 & 8:30 p.m Avett Brothers with standup bass player Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Bob Crawford have six albums out and fans Sold out across the globe.

Savannah Music Festival: The Lone 8:30 p.m Bellow/Aoife O'Donovan Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. A double bill of two Brooklyn-based en$75, $62, $52, $42, $32 sembles that blend folk, rock and country, savannahmusicfestival.org with roots ranging from the South to the Savannah Music Festival: Daniel Hope & other side of the Atlantic.

Friends: Mozart, Brahms & Bart贸k

Mozart's Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, K. 493 and Brahms's Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 6 p.m Trinity UMC, 225 West President St. $45 savannahmusicfestival.org

Savannah Music Festival: Estrella Morente Spanish singing superstar makes her southern U.S. debut.

8 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $65, $55, $45, $35, $25 savannahmusicfestival.org

7:30 p.m Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. $30 savannahmusicfestival.org

Tea at Mrs. Davenport's

Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea. Tour areas of the Davenport House where tea service took place, then enjoy afternoon tea served by costumed interpreters. Guests must be able to walk up and down stairs.

4:30 p.m Davenport House, 324 East State St. $18. Reservations recommended.

Theatre: Fool for Love

Collective Face Theatre Ensemble presents Sam Shepard's acclaimed drama set in a Mojave Desert motel - Eddie and May in a destructive cycle of attraction, revulsion, lust and anger.

8 p.m Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. are $20 general admission; $15 seniors/students/ active military (912) 232-0018. musesavannah.org

Theatre: Syncopation Night Of Wunder featuring Herman Cain, fri / 21

Savannah Stage Company presents Allan Knee's offbeat, romantic-comedy. An unexpected relationship emerges between a young beader and aspiring dancer in 1912, and Henry and Anna are swept away in a world of dance.

Opening night party 3/21 after the show.

Humane Society for Greater Savannah offers a 1.5 mile walk for dogs and/or humans at The Landings. Raise funds for the Humane Society.

8:30-11:30 a.m Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 Westridge Road (The Landings). see website for fundraising goals.

(912) 354-9515 x106

Affordable Care Act/Health Insurance Enrollment Fair Health insurance enrollment assistance from state of Georgia Certified Application Counselors. Bring the following documents for every member of your household in order to complete your application: Social Security card(s) Birth certificate(s) or legal immigrant number(s) Employer proof of income (pay stub, W2 form, tax return) Participate for a chance to win a $100 Walmart gift card. Limited quantities of bagged lunches and parking reimbursement incentives 10 a.m.-1 p.m Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Free and open to the public.

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Free to attend. Items for sale.

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com

Graveface Fest II

An all-day music show featuring Kylesa, The Casket Girls, Dreamend, The Stargazer Lilies, mumbledust, Blackrune, Crazy Bag Lady.

Dollhouse Productions, 980 Industry Dr.

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Former presidential candidate and colon cancer survivor Herman Cain speaks at this fundraiser for The Wunder Project, raising money to find a cure for colon cancer.

Dinner, dancing to Tell Scarlett.

7 p.m Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. $125 912-220-7509. jenwiggins@bellsouth.net. thewunderproject.org

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week at a Glance | continued from previous page Repticon Savannah Reptile & Exotic Animal Show

Repticon Savannah is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise.

Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts, animal seminars, and kid’s activities 10 a.m Georgia Army National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Dr. Adults - $10, Children (5-12) - $5, 4 & under – Free 863-268-4273. info@repticon.com

Savannah Care Center Walk/Run for Life

A fundraiser for Savannah Care Center and a family event for all ages. Walk or run your way around Daffin Park for a minimum of one lap. The run is a 5K. 9-11 a.m Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. 912.236.0916. savannahcarecenter.org

Savannah Music Festival: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with Daniel Hope and Jessica Rivera

MAR 19-25, 2014

Under the direction of Robert Spano, the ASO performs Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63, and Mahler's Symphony No. 4 in G Major.

7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $75, $65, $52, $42, $32 savannahmusicfestival.org

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Savannah Music Festival: Chris Thile & Mike Marshall Two of America's most accomplished virtuoso mandolinists share the stage.

12:30 p.m Morris Center, 10 E Broad St. Sold out

St. Patrick's Irish Road Bowling Tournament

Savannah Music Festival: Punch Brothers

Mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, banjoist Noam Pickelny, violinist Gabe Witcher and bassist Paul Kowert--make their third SMF appearance since 2009.

8:30 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. Sold out

Savannah Music Festival: JJ Grey, Anders Osborne, Marc Broussard & Luther Dickinson

Thu / 20

These four acclaimed guitarists join forces for the first time in an all-acoustic program 6 p.m Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. $45 savannahmusicfestival.org

Teams of three people compete along the 2-mile course along the Hutchinson Island Road Course (just beyond the The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa) in a game of skill, luck and fun.

This longstanding, traditional Irish game is played by hurling a 28-oz steel ball along the course.

This event will benefit local charities. Hosted by the Savannah chapter of Ancient Order of Hibernians.

10 a.m International Racetrack, Hutchinson Island. $15 per person when you preregister (by 3/18), $20 on the event day aohsavannah.com/

Steam Centennial

The State Railroad Museum celebrates over 100 years of steam railroad with all day events:Locomotion Lab, a behind the scenes info session about the care and feeding of a steam locomotive, blacksmithing demo, Steam Hammer demo, handcar activity, and site tour by steam train. Tours of the inside of the 1913 restored steam locomotive plus executive

rail car tours.

9 a.m Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

Regular admission applies 915-651-6823. chsgeorgia.org

sheep to shawl

Watch the transformation from sheep’s wool to a work of art! Plus folkway demonstrations, treats.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Adults $7, children $5 www.oatlandisland.org

Theatre: Fool for Love

Collective Face Theatre Ensemble presents Sam Shepard's acclaimed drama set in a Mojave Desert motel - Eddie and May in a destructive cycle of attraction, revulsion, lust and anger.

8 p.m Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. are $20 general admission; $15 seniors/students/ active military (912) 232-0018. musesavannah.org

Theatre: Syncopation

Savannah Stage Company presents Allan Knee's offbeat, romantic-comedy. An unexpected relationship emerges between a young beader and aspiring dancer in 1912, and Henry and Anna are swept away in a world of dance.

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Savannah Music Festival: The Lone Bellow Thu / 20

Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest

yOscar Wilde's "trivial comedy for serious people" is presented by the Savannah Children's Theatre.

3 p.m Savannah Children's Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. Adults $15 Children (1-18), Seniors & Military $12 912-238-9015. eventinfo@savannahchildrenstheatre.org. savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Wilmington Island Farmers' Market

Vendors offering produce, prepared foods, crafts, plus storytime, musical performances, and community information. Every Saturday.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wilmington Island Farmers' Market, 111 Walthour Rd @ Islands Community Church.

Free and open to the public wifarmersmarket@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org/

Savannah Music Festival: LATIN DANCE PARTY W/EDDIE PALMIERI ORCHESTRA

Salsa, meringue and more with legendary pianist Eddie Palmieri and his group.

8 & 10:30 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $35 savannahmusicfestival.org

Sunday / 23 Theatre: Fool for Love

Collective Face Theatre Ensemble presents Sam Shepard’s acclaimed drama set in a Mojave Desert motel - Eddie and May in a destructive cycle of attraction, revulsion, lust and anger. Final show.

3 p.m Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. are $20 general admission; $15 seniors/students/ active military (912) 232-0018. musesavannah.org

THEATRE: Sordid Lives

As three generations of a colorful family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, they reveal the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their sordid lives.

3:30 p.m Tybee Arts Center, 7 Cedarwood Dr. $18 ($15 TAA Members) (912) 786-5920. tybeearts.org

Jazz Just Across the River

Inspired by the decadence of the 1920s, Chive Sea Bar & Lounge offers a unique dining affair in Savannah’s Historic District.

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Coastal Jazz Association of Savannah presents Tony Monaco, acclaimed Hammond Organ artist, with Howard Paul on guitar.

5 p.m Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive.

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Repticon Savannah Reptile & Exotic Animal Show

Repticon Savannah is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise.

Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts, animal seminars, and kid’s activities 10 a.m Georgia Army National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Dr. Adults - $10, Children (5-12) - $5, 4 & under – Free 863-268-4273. info@repticon.com

Savannah Music Festival: Celebrating Vivaldi

Lecture and chamber orchestra performance by Daniel Hope & Lorenza Borrani with members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra featuring Fred Child of Performance Today.

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Black Box Theatre, 9 Henry St. $32. $28 Military/Senior. $10 Student.

912-341-6495. savannahstagecompany.com

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Savannah Music Festival: Jason Isbell

Former Drive-By Trucker guitarist whose latest album has been embraced vy critics and fans alike.

7 p.m Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. $30 savannahmusicfestival.org

Steam Centennial

The State Railroad Museum celebrates over 100 years of steam railroad with all day events:Locomotion Lab, a behind the scenes info session about the care and feeding of a steam locomotive, blacksmithing demo, Steam Hammer demo, handcar activity, and site tour by steam train. Tours of the inside of the 1913 restored steam locomotive plus executive rail car tours.

9 a.m Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

Regular admission applies 915-651-6823. chsgeorgia.org

Theatre: Syncopation

Savannah Stage Company presents Allan Knee's offbeat, romantic-comedy. An unexpected relationship emerges between

a young beader and aspiring dancer in 1912, and Henry and Anna are swept away in a world of dance.

2 p.m Black Box Theatre, 9 Henry St. $32. $28 Military/Senior. $10 Student.

912-341-6495. savannahstagecompany.com

Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde's "trivial comedy for serious people" is presented by the Savannah Children's Theatre.

3 p.m Savannah Children's Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. Adults $15 Children (1-18), Seniors & Military $12 912-238-9015. eventinfo@savannahchildrenstheatre.org. savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Monday / 24 THEATRE: Sordid Lives

As three generations of a colorful family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, they reveal the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their sordid lives.

7:30 p.m Tybee Arts Center, 7 Cedarwood Dr. $18 ($15 TAA Members) (912) 786-5920. tybeearts.org

Savannah Music Festival: Simon Crawford-Phillips with Chamber Orchestra

Daniel Hope, ASO string players and others perform Stravinsky's Concerto for String

Orchestra in D Major ; Schoenberg's Notturno (Adagio) for Violin, Harp & Strings in A-flat Major; Haydn's Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in G, Hob. XVIII/4; Debussy's Danse sacrée et profane for Harp and Strings, and Chausson's Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings, Op. 21.

6 p.m Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. $45 savannahmusicfestival.org

Savannah Music Festival: Ladies Sing the Blues Feat. Catherine Russell and Charenee Wade Channeling the pioneering vocal styles of 1920s blues divas, the program features arrangements under the musical direction of pianist Mark Shane and an all-star band.

5 & 7:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. $40 savannahmusicfestival.org

Savannah Music Festival: Performance Today's Piano Puzzler Feat. Fred Child & Bruce Adolphe Test your ears as Mr. Adolphe rewrites a popular melody in the style of a great classical composer and then challenges you to guess the tune and composer. A popular NPR favorite comes to Savannah.

12:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

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Garden Grows: Inside and Out Through August 17, 2014 / Jepson Center

$20 savannahmusicfestival.org

Tuesday / 25 Diabetes Alert Day--Free Screenings

A free, no-appointment glucose test to check for diabetes. About 7 million Americans have this disease and don't know it.

Three locations: MHUP Richmond Hill Family Practice, 2429 Highway 17 South, Richmond Hill; MHUP – Rincon, 241 Silverwood Commercial Drive, Rincon; MHUP – Islands, 1001 Memorial Lane, Savannah. Sponsored by Memorial Health University's Metabolic Institute.

11 a.m.-1 p.m Free and open to the public 912-350-7020

Savannah Music Festival: Asif Ali Khan

Sufi soul from Pakistan's reigning prince of qawwali music, Asif Ali Khan and his nine-member ensemble. A disciple of the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Asif Ali Khan is widely regarded as the music's finest living exponent.

7 p.m Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. $35 savannahmusicfestival.org

FREE Lecture by Karrie Hovey March 27, 6 pm

FREE Recycling art workshop for teens March 29, 10 am–12 pm

MAR 19-25, 2014

912.790.8823 to register.

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Noted San Francisco-based artist Karrie Hovey undertakes a residency at Telfair Museums to raise awareness of the creative possibilities of recycled materials and to support the City of Savannah’s recycling effort. Hovey highlighs issues from recycling to endangered species.

The installation and related programs are free and open to the public, thanks to generous funding from the City of Savannah Department off Cultural Affairs.

Garbage to Gardens: FREE Family Day & student installation April 5, 1–4 pm

TELFAIR.ORG 207 W. York Street on Historic Telfair Square

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editor’s note

Put our problems in a to-go cup Was it a crusade against the open-air drug markets which continue to plague our neighborhoods from Eastside to Westside?

Was it an attempt to quash the deadly last week, someepidemic of gun violence which continues thing amazing to routinely kill or maim young people here and wonderful nearly every week? happened.

Was it a move to dramatically expand the All of your local elected quality of education in Chatham County so officials joined forces, that our school system is no longer ranked crossed party lines near the bottom of one of the bottom-rankand put aside their differences to fearlessly advance a cause ing educational states in the union?

Nope. near and dear to their constituents’ hearts, The new law was none of those things. regardless of political creed or background.

The new law allows Savannah bars to They joined hands with our elected offiopen on Sunday. cials at the state level in Atlanta to work That’s it. closely with Gov. Nathan Deal to pass landBars can open on Sunday. mark legislation of lasting importance, that Don’t get me wrong! I fully supported the will have an immediate and positive ecorecently-enacted legislation, signed last week nomic impact on Savannah. just in time for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, It worked. They did it. They got it done, that would finally allow Savannah bars to and with lightning speed.

It was a watershed moment. A moment of open on Sunday.

I don’t look gift horses in the mouth, and hope. A moment of transcendence.

It was a glimpse of a better future, one in I’m not going to start now. I sincerely conwhich Savannah joins together as a commu- gratulate the efforts of Sen. Lester Jackson, Rep. Ron Stephens, Mayor Edna Jackson, nity to do the right thing.

What admirable, all-important goal were the rest of City Council, and everyone else these venerable statesmen working toward? involved in doing away with one of Georgia’s last remaining Blue Laws.

What piece of brilliant, Founding I’m sure Savannah’s bar owners — already Fathers-worthy legislation compelled them to put aside their differences and party affili- feeling unfairly persecuted by any number of ations in order to better serve their constitu- selectively-enforced city regulations — agree wholeheartedly that passing the new law ents and boost the local economy? was the right thing to do (even if it only lets Was it an effort to finally make a dent them stay open ‘til midnight on Sunday). in Savannah’s horrific poverty rate, about a But think about it: quarter of all our adults and one-third of all Is that really what it took to finally get our our children? local politicians to put work together shoulWas it a long-overdue housecleaning of our apparently corruption-rife police depart- der-to-shoulder for the common good?

Getting a cocktail in a bar on Sunday? ment, restoring the citizens’ confidence that Seriously? their law enforcement officers are indeed here to protect and to serve?

by Jim Morekis

jim@connectsavannah.com

Meanwhile, as they were urgently passing that law, here’s legislation that Lester Jackson did not introduce: A bill to close the Coastal Transition Center on Stiles Avenue, basically a revolving door for street criminals within walking distance of downtown.

Again, don’t misunderstand me. Like any good Savannahian, I like to take a drink or two myself every now and then.

But what a wonderful world it would be if our politicians saw the same sense of urgency in fighting crime, fighting poverty, training our workforce, and improving government efficiency, as they did in making sure bars could open the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day. I’m not being too cynical about it. We should make lemonade out of lemons — or in this case, a Manhattan out of sweet tea.

From now on, let’s phrase all our local issues in terms that our governor, our state legislators, our aldermen, and our county commissioners can understand: • If we reduce the murder rate, there will be more people left alive to go out drinking on Sundays.

• If we do a better job educating our children, they’ll in turn be able to get better jobs when they grow up and will be able to afford to drink every Sunday.

• If we take better care of taxpayer money, maybe we can reduce taxes on bars.

• If we fix the problems in the police department, people won’t worry as much about their house getting burglarized while they’re in a bar on Sunday.

• And finally: If we reduce Chatham County’s drug problem, that’ll make more room for more people to have good oldfashioned drinking problems. Am I right?!

Tongue in cheek, but, hey, it might work.

Who’ll join me to drink to that? cs

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Editor, As is so often the case, I really enjoyed your recent column, “Gays, God, and the Almighty Dollar.” Got an extra kick out of your mentioning Paula Deen’s Freudian slip: “…jammed her

foot directly in her mouth …,” better said.

Cringeworthy, indeed. I had to read it two or three times when first I saw it. Paula’s empathy for the man that simply wanted to be referred to as a football player, not a gay

football player. You know the one, “that black football player who recently came out.”

I’m laughing out loud as I try to type this now. Could hardly believe it as I first read it.

Was thrilled to see your having called attention to it. Thanks for

handling that and rolling it into a great editorial piece.

Thanks again to you, Jessica, and all of you over there at Connect. I much appreciate your voices.

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March supposedly gusts in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, which makes for one bizarre animal.

With the first official day of spring shh-proinging somewhere in the month’s middle, we’ve got a fairly confusing situation happening out there.

Let’s call it Spring Between. Here in the South, we’ve about turned the corner where Old Man Winter waves to us wanly in the rearview mirror. But it’s not quite time to celebrate, as objects may be closer than they appear.

One day the air whips your cheeks with a hard chill, inspiring thoughts of fuzzy toe socks, hearty stews and holing up for the entire season of True Detective. The next day, the sun bakes down hard enough to sear a steak and incinerate your retinas. That night, a freezing rain destroys the tomato seedlings you naively planted while under the influence of heatstroke.

Two afternoons later, pollen sprinkles down off the live oaks like the devil’s confetti, dusting every surface in a golden shimmer and involving your sinuses in an extremely unfair game of Tickle Monster.

Come dawn, that same pollen is torturing your windshield in sticky little icicle smearings that can only be removed with an industrial pressure washer.

And so it goes, day in and day out of willy-nilly weather and tempestuous temperatures. Basically, Spring Between is what happens when the Bipolar Vortex forgets to take its medication.

March’s mercurial elements means no matter what fabulous outfit you carefully laid out and possibly Instagrammed that morning, you’re always dressed wrong. Try to provide yourself some dope shade and an obnoxious wind is bound to come blow that plaid porkpie hat right off your head. Bundle up for a long day at work only and you’ll only end up dragging your jacket around all day like a pleather albatross.

It doesn’t matter what the weather apps forecast; somehow they fail to prevent legions of teenage girls from shivering in tissue-thin sundresses under a disingenuously cloudless sky.

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It’s almost azalea time...emphasis on “almost.”

And how many of us closet space-challenged folks make the prevalent seasonal mistake of packing away the winter wardrobes in the attic only to be caught, quite literally, with no pants? I’m willing to bet that the hideous fashion faux pas of pairing shearling boots with Daisy Duke shorts originated as a desperate side effect of Spring Between.

Even the poor flowers don’t know what to do with themselves.

The camellias are looking a little exhausted, having been churning out blooms since December. Clusters of daffodils began trumpeting their saffron-suited arrival in mid-February, but their tune wanes. All the bright, smiling pansies coloring up our yards have begun to resemble certain past-theirprime Pinkie Masters patrons who need to be peeled off the floor come last call.

Our famous azaleas haven’t quite hit their glorious stride just yet, so many still nestled in their spiral buds, peeking out here and there from the shrubbery like pink and white fairies. Azaleamania is one of the best and most beautiful virtues of our sublime Savannah springs, and the minute our fair city erupts into its yearly riot of color is when you’ll know the season has staked its claim.

Until then, however, we remain in the nebulous, incommodious state of Spring Between.

Naturally, the noncommittal atmosphere extends to us humans. There’s a particular flavor of seasonal affective disorder in the air, not the dark doldrums of winter’s discontent or the amorous elation of the One True Spring, but rather an attitude of apathy characterized by long, vacuous stares

The (Civil) SOciety Column | continued from previous page off into the ether punctuated by bursts of hyperactivity.

Persons suffering from Spring Between Apathude can be easily recognized; just look for the sneezing and strange sunburns.

(Toe socks with flip-flops are also a dead giveaway.)

One minute, they’re nodding off in front of their computer screens; the next, they’re stripping down to their skivvies at Forsyth Park on their lunch hour, throwing a Frisbee in their dress loafers with the hippie kids. Before the nice fellow with dreadlocks can toss it back, they’ve already laid down for a nap.

It’s no coincidence that school spring breaks are planned and sick days cashed in over this period, since at this point classrooms and offices can no longer contain the dispassionate fury and raging indifference towards anything to do with math, spreadsheets and deadlines.

Even if you’re not consciously aware that the Earth’s plumpest part is passing the direct center of the sun on March 20, you may find yourself overcome with a sudden urge to drive to Florida for absolutely no reason or spend several hours contemplating the symmetry of your dog’s whiskers.

Practically every culture and religion has its own way of observing mid-March’s teasing promises. The ancient Romans celebrated a festival called Hilaria, an orgiastic procession to the goddess Cybele that involved “whipping and scourging” to thaw oneself out of the past season’s chilly torpor. Many young people mirror this custom (minus the castration rituals) by flocking to beaches and stubbornly offering up their pale flesh to the elements.

No matter what, the vernal equinox this Thursday means another spring has come, whether the weather agrees or not.

We are so done with winter, even if we have to ignore its last gasps while drinking hot chocolate in our bikinis.

Then again, what’s the rush? Though the earth may move through its intractable, timeless cycles, we’re wired to move in only one direction.

A new spring serves to remind that each of us will come to the end of our own individual march eventually. Maybe it’s best to just relish every minute in between.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be outside in short-shorts and my grandma’s fur coat, keeping a close eye on the azaleas. cs

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The scene is a television commercial cliché we’ve all seen countless times. A Ford F-150 or Chevy Silverado rumbles through the worksite, as a voiceover extols the truck’s cargo capacity and rugged reliability.

The message is clear: If you have hard work to do, a truck is the tool you need.

Hardworking people around the country and right here in Savannah are defying this notion. They are using bicycles to get the job done.

When thinking of working bikes in Savannah, pedicabs might be the first Move By Bike, a moving company in Sweeden, uses cargo trailers manufactured by vehicles that come to mind. Or perhaps res- Iowa-based Bikes at Work, Inc. (Photo courtesy Jim Gregory/Bikes at Work) taurant delivery bikes. Vinnie Van Gogo’s rather than a viable business model. Still, has offered pedal powered pizza delivery for equation. decades, and others have since begun using “While researching commercial compost- there is mounting evidence to counter those who see bicycle-based businesses as gimbikes to dispatch sandwiches and other ing operations for a pilot program we’re micks or novelties. UPS has even added edibles. starting here, we found a commercial comJim Gregory of Bikes at Work, a bicycle posting business in Gainesville, Florida that bicycles to its delivery fleets in the United States and Europe. cargo trailer company, counts local delivery had fabricated their own large bike trailer,” While some entrepreneurs are surely services among his customers along with he said. “The trailer is custom-made to haul making the decision to go by bike for altrusome occupations you might not expect, the large amount of materials involved in such as urban farmers, carpenters and other composting, in addition to doubling our istic reasons, they are also keeping an eye on tradespeople. capacity to distribute magazines and cutting the bottom line.

Based in Ames, Iowa, the Bikes at Work the amount of refill points in half.”

“There are, of course, the environmental offers trailers that are up to 8-feet long and Why not just deliver all the magazines via benefits of being quiet and non-polluting, capable of carrying 600 pounds. truck? and they provide the benefit of healthy exer“Many organizations and businesses “Our business tries to maintain the lowest cise,” Gregory said. choose bicycles to transport goods and carbon footprint possible, in everything we “But bicycle transport provides other, materials because they see it as the most do. So using bikes is essential to that goal,” more direct benefits over motor vehicles. ‘green’ method of transportation,” Gregory Teran said.

The upfront cost is substantially lower; the said. “But they also choose them because “Aside from that, the biggest advantage is cost of maintenance is minimal; and the cost they are easier and safer to operate in areas being able to quickly get from one distribu- of fuel, taxes and insurance is zero.” with large numbers of pedestrians, or where tion point to the next.”

Teran offers simple advice for business motor vehicles are prohibited.”

With more than 400 delivery locations owners who are contemplating using bicyLike Downtown Savannah on March 17. within an area bounded by River Street and cles in their operations.

Rene Teran, executive director of Park Avenue on the north and south, and “Do the math,” he said. “Run calculations WellFED, uses a truck to transport his East Broad Street and Martin Luther King for distance, time, fuel and maintenance for magazine, but a bicycle comes into play for Boulevard on the east and west, efficiency is an entire year and see if it’s right for you. distribution. important.

Sometimes the numbers won’t necessarily be “A truck first drops large stacks of our “That entire route snakes through the city in favor of the bike, at which point you have magazines at strategically-placed locations at nearly 20 miles long and takes a single to make a decision based on larger factors, throughout the downtown and midtown cyclist anywhere from 8-10 hours to comlike overall environmental impact.” area,” Teran explained. “A cyclist then folplete,” he said. “We’ve tried it by car and the More business people appear to be doing lows a specific distribution route with a same route can take nearly twice as long, the math and finding that bicycles are a bike trailer capable of holding these large using over a quarter tank of gas to complete good match, both for their corporate culstacks. We know exactly when and where the same 20 miles.” tures and revenue goals. the cyclist will need to refill, so we’re able to Bikes at Work has sold trailers to bicycle“The trend definitely seems to be increashave stacks there waiting for them.” powered moving companies, which might ing,” Gregory said. CS The trailer is a critical part of the sound like a concept for a “Portlandia” skit,

news & Opinion | blotter shootings on the 200 block police the other man of East Broughton Street,” was driving the Tahoe. police say. “The shootings Three other vehicles left a 25-year-old male and a were involved in the Bridge over troubled water 19-year-old female with noncrash with only one The St. Patrick’s Day celebration kicked life threatening wounds.”

• A man sought on charges of kidnapother minor injury. off Friday night on a depressing note, when The morning of the inciMeanwhile, deteca head-on collision on the Back River bridge, ping and rape was taken into custody by U.S Marshals working with Savannah-Chatham dent, officers were called to tives began a focused just north of the Talmadge Bridge, closed Club Dosha on the 100 block investigation on both lanes over the Savannah River for sev- Police.

Detectives had charged Torrey Scott, to break up a fight when Caruthers and previeral hours.

38, with crimes against a woman who was shots rang out. Detectives ously reported drug The three-vehicle wreck happened when susthird ris, Shavatica Mor robbed, kidnapped and assaulted on Feb. 9. continue to investigate the cir- pect in Broughton shootings accusations. That a car headed from South Carolina toward She was approached as she drove into the cumstances surrounding the investigation resulted Savannah attempted to pass another car.

Candler Hospital parking lot about 7:30 shootings. in a March 5 trafThe driver of that car, John David Maney, that Sunday morning. The suspect robbed fic stop of Caruthers’ vehicle and a driving 54, of the 100 block of Stafford Road, was her, forced her to drive to a secluded area • An auto crash led to charges against without a license charge against him. He transported to Memorial University MediRandall Lane Caruthers II, 39, who was released on bond. cal Center after the 7:06 p.m. collision. He is and attacked her. turned himself in to detectives. He is During the traffic stop “a Metro canine listed in critical condition. charged with possession with intent to • Police made the third arrest related to officer alerted on the vehicle and offi His Ford Escort was headed south on cers discovered a large sum of cash in the downtown Savannah shootings on and near distribute marijuana, possession of a fireU.S. 17 toward the Talmadge Memorial arm in the commission of a felony (13 vehicle.” Police then executed a search warBroughton Street occurring Feb. 25 just Bridge when the Escort crossed the center counts) and possession of tools for the rant at his residence and recovered another line and collided with a Ford Explorer SUV after 1 a.m. commission of a crime. large amount of cash, 14 firearms, and Shavatica Morris, 21, was taken into being driven northbound by a Savannah Officers “intensified an investigation marijuana. cs custody by the US Marshal’s Southeast woman. into his activities after his 2002 Chevrolet Regional Fugitive Task Force at 4:30 p.m.

Tahoe crossed the center line of Islands Thursday, Mar. 6, during a traffic stop at • The first night of the 2014 St. Patrick’s Expressway and collided with a westDavidson Street and Dean Forest Road.

Day Festival netted nine arrests by Savan“Morris was subsequently served warrants bound car, killing the driver of the car.” nah-Chatham Police.

Caruthers and another occupant of the for aggravated assault and possession of a “Public urination accounted for five of Give anonymous crime tips to the arrests, with two disorderly charges and firearm by a convicted felon in connection to Tahoe, Kenneth R. Rosen, 23, each told Crimestoppers at 234-2020 All cases from recent Savannah/

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• With property values sky-high in posh London boroughs like Chelsea and Kensington, some super-wealthy residents desirScience Fair ing to expand — and who might ordinarily • Technological Know-How at Work: be forced to build up higher — are building Hard-core pornography down, constructing elabofans are split (according to rate, multistory basements a January report on Salon. instead. CNN reported in com) on whether they want January that additions are male actors to use condoms, underway (one covering but California’s Falcon Stufive floors below ground) Happy week dios has the technology to for subterranean home after st. serve both audiences. Falcon’s theaters, gyms, golf simupatrick’s day actors wear them, but in some lators, bowling alleys and movies those condoms might even swimming pools.

• Costs of Spain’s Ecobe digitally “removed” during nomic Collapse: (1) Lonpost-production. The major don’s Daily Mail reported The Entrepreneurial Spirit downside, said one renowned in March that Spain might • Branko Bogdanov, 58, his wife, Lela, director, is the prohibitive have as many as 2,900 52, and daughter Julia, 34, were arrested in cost — about $100,000 to rerecently abandoned “vilMarch and charged in a 10-year shoplifting digitize the estimated 90,000 lages” (swaths of land enterprise run out of their upscale Northframes in a typical “low-budwith clusters of houses) brook, Ill., home, which they allegedly used get” porno film. The Falcon deserted by owners forced president said he is trying an as a base while prowling stores in states as into cities to find work alternative — using clever far away as Florida, stealing high-end toys lighting during filming to de-emphasize the during the current recession — and that and jewelry, which they resold on eBay and speculators were buying entire villages at to their fences. Police estimate the Bogdan- condom’s presence. single-house prices and turning them into • Security and law enforcement agenovs swiped as much as $7 million worth on vacation retreats. (2) A formal association cies are looking beyond traditional biotheir forays • many items being stashed in of sex workers in Barcelona has introduced Lela’s customized flowing skirts with hidden metric identification techniques (such as a four-hour “introduction to prostitution” the accurate but obtrusive fingerprint and pockets. class for women transitioning from other iris scans and unobtrusive yet questionably • A trauma victim arriving at a hospital occupations due to layoffs. Course topics accurate facial-recognition) and, based on emergency room but requiring specialized include tax-return help (prostitution is not recent laboratory research, are now considintensive care would usually be transferred illegal in Spain) and marketing, as well as ering earwax and underarm odors. Work promptly to a qualified “trauma center,” sex tricks.

by Philadelphia’s Monell Chemical Senses whose success rate with such patients is • News of the Weird has reported believed to be 25 percent better than that of Center shows that ear secretions may reveal ordinary hospitals. However, a recent study personal identity, ethnicity, health status and recently on the staggeringly large amounts of money to be made by financial trading firms from Stanford University researchers found sexual orientation, among other information, and researchers at the Polytechnic Uni- that can execute buys and sells even a splitthat, among 636 hospitals observed, there second before another firm. The Wall Street versity of Madrid (Spain) said their work was a greater reluctance to make the transJournal reported in January that the “race fer — if the patient was fully insured. (That demonstrates that recognizable patterns in to zero” (“zero” being trades executed at the body odor remain stable even through disis, the authors suggest, there is a tendency speed of light) now involves sophisticated ease and diet change (although admitting for hospitals to hang onto insured patients, lasers beamed between trading hubs (inieven though their outcomes might be worse, that even the best odor technology is far tially, East Coast data centers, but eventually inferior to a dog’s nose). but not to similarly hang onto the uninlinking nearly all U.S. stock exchanges) so sured — who are more likely to be properly that a firm’s automatically enacted trades (by transferred.)

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The ecology-conscious city (having recently encouraged routine composting of dinner leftovers) is now considering environment-friendly public urinals such as the PPlanter created by engineer Brent Bucknum. Users urinate into a ceramic basin and flush the waste with run-off hand-washing water into a bed of bamboo plants. Bucknum claims minimal maintenance and an odor-free experience, but on the other hand, only a user’s midsection area is blocked from public view — a concession necessitated by San Francisco’s sour experience with lockable public toilets, which shielded sex acts and crime. (A less-elaborate structure — the open-air, similarly privacy-challenging “pPod” — is currently being readied for deployment in the city’s Dolores Park.)

People With Issues

A more ornate, dedicated subset of crossdressers — the “living dolls” or “maskers” — was captured for a British TV documentary in January (and likely to appear on U.S. television soon). “Secrets of the Living Dolls” follows ordinary men (one, a forklift operator by day; another, divorced and 70, whose daughter knows he’s a “doll” but otherwise maintains a “don’t ask, don’t tell” relationship) who come alive several nights a month when they don expensive ($800 to $1,800), tailored, head-to-toe silicone bodysuits that feature breasts and genitalia, to party as young, glamorously dressed women. Two of the men lamented the dolls’ lack of full acceptance into the transvestite or transgender communities — though much of that distrust may stem from dolls’ use of masks (perhaps similar to the backlash faced by clowns).

Least Competent Criminals

Christopher Fulton turned himself in in Midwest City, Okla., in March after seeing a surveillance photo of the robbery of an IBC Bank. He told police he indeed must be the robber, that he saw his body in the bank photo — although he insisted that his mind had no recollection of it. Police were about to arrest Fulton, anyway, because the robber’s holdup note was written on a blank check with the account holder’s name and address (Fulton’s mom’s) scratched out, except that police-lab technology easily read through the scratch-outs.

The New Normal

(1) A plaintiff in an auto-accident lawsuit, who is claiming an injury that has impaired her inclination for “social activities,” was ordered by a judge in Nova Scotia to prove her loss by showing a reduction in the time she spent on Facebook. Justice Glen McDougall ruled that Joanne Conrod must disclose her log-in and log-out information but need not reveal her complete Facebook profile. (2) Arizona-based Christian “exorcist” Bob Larson, who claims to have performed more than 20,000 demon-expulsions, recently branched out by allegedly (in front of CNN’s Anderson Cooper) cleansing a client in Norway — via the Internetenabled phone application Skype. (Given the fragility of computer operating systems, critics • including “mainstream” exorcists — find it puzzling that a demon could not disable Larson’s.)

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Playboy’s Book of Forbidden Words by Robert Anton Wilson (1972), perhaps not the most reliable source. Wilson writes: “A pegboy is a young male who prostitutes himself to homosexuals; peg-house, a homosexual brothel. There is an unsubstantiated story that boys in East Indian peg-houses were required to sit on pegs between customers, giving them permanently dilated anuses.”

That’s not to say sailors spent all their time singing sea chanteys and tying knots.

As in any environment in which males live in close quarters for extended periods, both consensual and nonconsensual homosexual One often hears references to rampant buggery behavior did and doubtless does occur among sailors in the glory days of the Royal aboard ships—see for example Barry Burgs Navy. Sometimes, its said, young boys called Sodomy and the Pirate Tradition (1995), peg boys were on board solely for the purpose which lends such expressions as shiver of providing pleasure to the officers. What’s the me timbers and thar she blows vivid new meaning. straight dope on this?

Sodomy, incidentally, wasn’t clearly —Wm. Bligh, Chicago defined in English law but at minimum included anal intercourse between men Not an easy question to . . . well, I guess we can’t say get to the bottom of, can we? So (authorities differed on whether anal sex with a woman counted) and in some interlets just start. Was buggery, if not rampant, pretations bestiality, necrophilia, and fellatio. at least fairly common in the Royal Navy More pertinent is Arthur Gilbert’s “Bugin its prime? (We’ll define this as the 18th gery and the British Navy,” 1700-1861, century through WWI.) People certainly Journal of Social History, 1976. Gilbert sugthought so at the time.

Were ship’s boys sometimes used for sex- gests there’s some basis to the belief that the ual purposes by their elders? We have sworn Royal Navy’s traditions consisted of rum, testimony that they were. Did some British sodomy, and the lash (a witticism often misattributed to Winston Churchill). warships routinely put—let’s be blunt— He quotes one British officer as follows: underage male prostitutes on the manifest?

“I have been stationed, as you know, in two Don’t be ridiculous. or three ships. . . . On the D—, homosexualFirst, terminology. I’ve seen peg = copuity was rife, and one could see with his own late in a 1902 slang dictionary, and its easy to believe the expression was common long eyes how it was going on between officers. before that. But the earliest usage of peg boy I have been told that in some services (the cited in the Oxford English Dictionary is from Austrian and French, for instance), nobody

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ever remarks about it, taking such a thing as a natural proceeding: that may be so or not; but in any case, nobody was shocked on board either the A— or the B—. There were half a dozen ties that we knew about. . . . To my knowledge, sodomy is a regular thing on ships that go on long cruises.”

Still, Gilbert suggests, common is one thing, brazen is another. British naval buggery, however prevalent, was necessarily discreet: sodomy was officially considered a grave offense, and punishment was harsh.

Buggery “comyttid with mankynde or beaste” was first made a capital crime by Henry VIII in 1533; naval buggery was specifically made a hanging offense in 1627.

In 1806 there were more hangings in England for sodomy than for murder. Punishment could be brutal even if you escaped the noose. A sailor convicted in 1757 of raping a boy received 500 lashes; in 1762 two seamen received 1,000 lashes each for consensual sex.

Officers weren’t exempt: Captain Henry Allen of the Rattler was executed for sodomy in 1797, and Lieutenant William Berry was hanged in 1807 for buggering a boy.

Conclusion: Whatever may have gone on beneath the poop deck, sex with boys at sea was never openly tolerated in the Royal Navy, let alone a fixture of the officers mess.

In short, to borrow from George Carlin, those convicted of sodomy were sent to prison where, in all likelihood, they were sodomized. cs By cecil adams Send questions to Cecil via straightdope.com or write him c/o Chicago Reader, 350 N. Orleans, Chicago 60654.

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Despite his predilection for darkness, doom and the deadly, everything Ryan Graveface touches is turning into sunflowers these days. The masked one’s record label is a global success, his Savannah record and curiosity shop, while not exactly swimming in money, is holding its own. And the Casket Girls, just one of several musical projects, is getting attention (the good kind) from just about everywhere.

A gauzy, neo-psychedlic, sepia-toned blend of Graveface’s own electronic music beds and mostly-unison singing from Savannah sisters Phaedra and Elsa Greene, the Casket Girls is a fascinating sort of dreampop; it’s both otherworldly and catchy.

What it sounds like is early Roxy Music interpreted by the Bananarama gals. Some of the harmonies sound like chemicallyaltered Beach Boys.

Graveface and the Greenes were in Austin last week, for several Graveface Records showcases at SXSW. In fact, they’ve been on the road for a month (along with several other bands, as the Graveface Roadshow) and will return just in time for March 22’s second annual Graveface Fest, at Dollhouse Productions.

Their just-out sophomore album is called True Love Kills the Fairy Tale, and it’s both disturbing and delightful. The vocal melodies and lyrics, written by the Greenes over Graveface’s soundscapes, are intoxicating and surreal.

“I’ve never worked with anyone, ever, who can turn the dumbest-sounding songs into pop songs with choice words and awesome vocals,” marvels Graveface. “It’s been pretty inspiring, actually, and has helped my songwriting in the other projects that I’m in.

“Especially in terms of collaborating, period. Instead of thinking that I should be the primary focus, or I know all or see all, now I realize I don’t know squat. And I’m really listening to people a lot more.”

Graveface is the sole member of Dreamend, a string-based instrumental project.

He’s also part of the Marshmallow Ghosts and the experimental Black Moth Super 18 Rainbow. He is a keyboard and guitar player

Along with Ryan Graveface himself, Elsa and Phaedra Greene are the Casket Girls. whose approach to music-making originates —like everything else he does—from a rather unusual place.

“All the interviewers ask ‘Do you really write songs in a dream state? Because that sounds like bullshit,’” he says with a laugh.

“But I’ve been doing that since I was a kid.”

As a death-obsessed teen called Ryan Manon in Toledo, Ohio, Graveface became immersed in astral projection, a form of deep meditation that, proponents say, allows a person to travel, think (and compose) outside the body.

“It all stems from being able to meditate and going from there,” he explains. “And then controlling your dreams. And turning those dreams into reality.

“I entered a young composers’ contest, and I thought it would be interesting to force myself to write my contribution in dream entirely. So I would just meditate in lucid dream, and then I would force myself to wake up so I could jot it down. I didn’t know how to write music, so I would just hum into a little TalkBoy sitting by my bed.”

He doesn’t sleep much, but when he does, he makes sure he gets something out of it.

“I think I’m just so bored with life, and I always have been,” Graveface confesses. “I’ve been very restless. I was always trying to find ‘something else.’ For a lot of people, that’s how they find God, or drugs, or crime or gangs, or whatever it is.”

Drugs, he says, have never entered into it.

He’s not that sort of person.

Today, the process is more or less the same. “A lot of my stuff now I just have in my iPhone by my bed,” he explains. “I use

the voice recorder for whatever melody is floating about at night. And figure that out on the keyboard later.”

Dreamend, in fact, began as a direct musical manifestation of the process. However, he stresses, “it was supposed to be rooted in nightmares, more than anything positive or hopeful.”

A longtime obsession with girl groups like the Shangri-Las (known for the melodramatic “Leader of the Pack”) led him to initiate the Casket Girls. Things were cemented when he “discovered” the Greene sisters sitting in a downtown square “playing autoharp and singing bizarre songs.” He approached them—slowly—about trying something new. “We mostly thought he was just hitting on us,” Elsa says.

From there came the full-length Sleepwalking, followed by an EP and a cassette single exclusive for Record Store Day. The group’s somnambulistic debut lead directly to True Love Kills the Fairy Tale, which Graveface says he considers the “first” Casket Girls album.

Elsa and Phaedra allegedly wrote all the lyrics in one evening, in a dream state.

“The three of us are super invested in our dream states,” explains Graveface. “And we write from kind of a different place. We keep dream journals and exchange those.

It’s really weird. Because I was a stupid goth kid in high school, it almost feels like that, except fully realized. Being interested in metaphysical things, and anything macabre.

But there’s actually a purpose, and you’ve found a couple people that see things the same way.”

Their words are stream-of-subconsciousness, surrealistic at times, blunt and clearheaded the next.

Writing from the dream state, he says, “basically just hit harder than expected for them. Deeper and more emotional, and more in tune than normal. Even more removed.

“That’s when you know you’ve kind of struck gold with the dream state; you have nothing to do with it, yet you’re doing all of it. That’s what’s exciting to me about it. Memory has nothing to do with it. It’s almost callous on one hand, but way more spiritual on another.”

So anyway, Graveface Fest II starts at 4 p.m. and ends up somewhere around 2 in the morning. Along with Dreamend and Casket Girls, Graveface Records’ shoegazing Stargazer Lilies are performing.

Three of Savannah’s best are here: Kylesa, Cusses (currently mixing elpee #2) and Blackrune. There’s hard-rocking Crazy Bag Lady and folkie mumbledust, from opposite ends of the Savannah musical spectrum, with Philadelphia’s rockers Creepoid.

Let’s run ‘em down: Kylesa, Cusses, the Casket Girls, Stargazer Lilies, Blackrune, Crazy Bag Lady, Dreamend, Creepoid, mumbledust.

How can you say no to a lineup like that?

I’ll see you there (Dollhouse is at 980 Industry Drive; just go west on Louisville Road until you think you might be lost).

Tickets are $15 advance at graveface.com, or at the store. They’ll be $20 on the 22nd.

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‘The finest festival I’ve played, hands down’ Mandolin virtuoso Mike Marshall on why he loves Savannah by bill deyoung bill@connectsavannah.com

Musician, composer, teacher, mentor. Not only is Mike Marshall one of the most innovative and revered New Acoustic musicians in the world, his annual Mandolin Symposium—a summer camp in Santa Cruz, California coproduced with longtime pal David Grisman —has turned out many of the era’s finest players.

Chris Thile, with whom Marshall performs March 22 at the Savannah Music Festival, attended the camp. As did rising acoustic star Sarah Jarosz.

Marshall has been a part of the SMF family since director Rob Gibson turned everything around, for the better, 11 years ago. He’s performed here with just about everyone, from Darol Anger to Bela Fleck to Edgar Meyer to Joshua Bell—and he is the driving force behind the Acoustic Music Seminar, which brings 16 young players from around the country to Savannah for a week of intense learning (and much more) on mandolin, fiddle, banjo, bass and everything else from the wide realm of acoustic instruments.

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“It could be, arguably, the finest festival I’ve played, hands down. Just because it plays to all of my musical interests so well, and it represents my philosophy about music. Rob Gibson and I are really aligned on that front, that there’s just music. It’s one thing. You can have a string quartet playing Mozart one night, a blues band the next, and a Brazilian band the next. I think what it does is it elevates all of the art forms, and reminds people that there is greatness in all of them. It’s what I’ve been doing for 35 years, playing so many different kinds of music and thinking about music from a global perspective. And not putting up any fence posts around any of it.”

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Last year we saw so many great shows. To open up these kids’ minds in the course of a week like that. And then to have the artists come in and speak, after the kids have had a chance to see them play, brings this whole other level of understanding and openmindedness to their world that I’m really proud of.”

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SMF: Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Bandleader Ben Jaffe on honoring tradition and moving forward by bill deyoung bill@connectsavannah.com

MAR 19-25, 2014

Since taking over as director of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in 1987, Ben Jaffe has worked tirelessly to keep the New Orleans jazz flame burning, to honor

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and respect the essential traditions while still maintaining an eye on creativity and the future.

Jaffe, who plays tuba and upright bass in the ensemble, is also a composer of considerable renown. He wrote the lion’s share of the tunes on the upbeat That’s

Ben Jaffe, second from left, is the Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s musical director.

It!, the band’s most recent album, and its first to include only original material.

Jaffe and company are still based in the French Quarter, where Preservation Hall —a tiny room with poor ventilation—has been since his father, Allan Jaffe, opened it up in 1961 (it began as a series of jam

sessions sponsored by The New Orleans Society for the Preservation of Traditional Jazz).

That’s It! was produced by Jim James, of My Morning Jacket, with Jaffe. James is a longtime fan of New Orleans music, and of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

CS: You said once that composing new

BJ: It’s a little bit of both. Because we’re not

music for the band was essential in order really good at planning things, you know? to keep it from becoming a museum piece. As a band, it’s nice to just allow things to happen and to fall in your lap. But it was What do you mean? really our relationship with Jim James that Ben Jaffe: To me, that’s one of the important even got us thinking about adding new repelements of New Orleans jazz. That’s prob- ertoire. Not only adding new repertoire, but writing new repertoire. That’s one of the ably one of the qualities that many of us beautiful things about collaborating with are attracted to, being from New Orleans, other artists from different backgrounds; that there is this forward motion to our you get this opportunity to look inside of music and our traditions. Our traditions are always evolving. That doesn’t mean that their creative process. And to understand they turn their back on the past; if anything, what drives them.

For Jim, writing music is huge. It’s as big a for something to really evolve organically, part of who he is as being a guitar player, or you have a responsibility to your past to carry those traditions forward. As a musical being a singer. And it’s a component of who we are, too, we just never had the opportucomponent to our community, it’s making nity to explore that side of ourselves through sure that our music is an active part of our Preservation Hall. community.

A lot of things happened. Katrina wiped out our city; five years later, Preservation CS: Did Katrina have something to do Hall is celebrating our 50th anniversary. So with this? Like “It’s now or never”? all of these things coming together at that time just got me open to the idea of “Wow, BJ: Katrina did a lot of things for New we are songwriters. We all write music, but Orleans. I mean, how do you talk about something that destroyed 80 percent of our we’ve never taken that position that this is a part of our tradition.” Up until fairly city? How do you survive that? For me, it recently, we’ve had first-generation New was my family history, it was my sense of Orleans musicians in our presence. community, it was my love and passion for the musicians who took me under their CS: Preservation Hall itself is kinda small wing when I was a kid. And literally, by and dank. It is what it is, but I’ve always allowing me to stand next to them handed me this tradition that the Preservation Hall wondered if you’d ever thought about, mm, finding a new place? has been a part of for decades.

What happened after the hurricane was BJ: That’s like saying “Hey man, these pyrathat you realized that Preservation Hall, and the music that we play, and the commu- mids are real cool, but we should move them nity that we represent, doesn’t live in a book over here.” Preservation Hall is this space, on a shelf. It’s not documented, what we do, and this is our church, this is our cathedral. the way that we play at a funeral procession, This is where we come to do something the way that we march at Mardi Gras time, that’s very sacred to us.

It’s funny, so many of the things that peothe songs we play, the tempos we play, the churches we go to. This is part of our com- ple want to improve or change about Preservation Hall are the things that I adore about munity, and if you destroy our community you destroy our traditions. And to me, that it. I love the fact that it’s small. I love that it’s was the most important thing. First, protect acoustic. I love that you can barely squeeze 70 people in there. I love that we don’t have your community. If your community surair conditioning. I love that the floorboards vives, then your traditions will survive. are loose, and squeak. Those things are valuKatrina brought us to our knees. It has able to me. Preservation Hall can’t be rebecome one of the most bitter pills that we’ve all had to swallow. There was so much created. It’s like moving Notre Dame—you don’t. CS bad that happened, I think that only good could come out of it. I’m very proud of our Preservation Hall Jazz Band city, and I’m proud of the musicians who play in our band. They’re worn their tradiWhere: Charles H. Morris Center tions on their sleeves with pride.

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SMF: The Avett Brothers

Expect a more vibrant live sound and an unpredictable vibe he’s hearing and seeing and thinks 2014 will see the Avett Brothers really capitalizing on Fans that come to Avett Brothits expanded live sound. ers this spring expecting to see the kind “What we found when we hit the stage of stripped down, acoustic performance a few nights in a row (recently) was that we that was the group’s trademark for the first are kind of sitting on top of a powder keg decade of the acclaimed folk-rock group’s as far as sound,” Crawford said in a phone career will be in for a whole new experience. interview. “And we can take these songs The core trio of brothers Scott and Seth that were originally recorded with three Avett and Bob Crawford now have plenty instruments and work them to seven, really of company on stage—with drummer Mike expand them, create a lot of depth, a lot of Marsh, keyboardist Paul Delfigia, cellist Joe new harmonies.

Kwon and fiddle player Tania Elizabeth now “We’ve got a lot of capability that we are in the touring lineup. Crawford likes what really working hard to unleash,” he said. “It’s

a gradual process. But again, not to beat a dead horse, but 2014 is going to be full of those kinds of moments of discovery.”

The Avett Brothers are also expanding their horizons with the song selections in its shows. During its first shows of 2014—a three-night stand in St. Louis that Crawford referenced—the group played almost entirely different song sets each night. That trend will continue, Crawford said.

“We did about 70 different songs in three nights,” he said. “So I think we’re finally beginning to realize that potential that I would put in the vein of the Grateful Dead,

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where you’ve got this mass of material that you’re sitting on top of, and it’s only right to kind of go through it and do as much of it as you can.”

The beefed up lineup and live sound shouldn’t come as a total surprise.

Formed in 2000 by brothers Scott (vocals, banjo, harmonica, guitar, piano) and Seth Avett (vocals, guitars, piano), the group evolved into a trio in 2002 when bassist/ fiddle player Crawford was added to the lineup. That year, the group released its first full-length studio album, Country Was. A concert CD, Live at the Double Door Inn,

avett brothers | continued from previous page followed later that year.

Over the next four years, the Avett Brothers steadily gained attention within the alt -country/Americana scene, as the group released such well-received albums as A Carolina Jubilee (2003), “Mignonette” (2004), Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions (2006) and Emotionalism (2007).

The albums all highlighted strong songwriting, but mainly stuck to a rough-hewn, largely acoustic sound. But that sound changed dramatically after the Avett Brothers signed to uber-producer Rick Rubin’s American Recordings label and partnered with Rubin for the 2009 album I and Love and You. That one retained the Avetts’ acoustic foundation (particularly on songs like the folky “January Wedding” and “Ten Thousand Voices”), but broadened its instrumental and stylistic reach to the point that the group could no longer be placed in specific musical categories.

The group has continued down a similar path with its sound on its next two albums —2012’s The Carpenter and its current release, Magpie and the Dandelion—both of which were also produced by Rubin (who eclectic resume includes producing albums by the Beastie Boys, Slayer, Neil Diamond

and Johnny Cash).

On Magpie, for instance, “Open Ended Life,” with its gracious vocal melody, and prominent use of fiddle, banjo and harmonica, could have worked in an austere instrumental setting. Instead, the group gives the song a tasteful jolt of energy as a frisky beat and a little electric guitar.

“Another Is Waiting” is a similar case, as the group muscles up things with an assertive beat, full instrumentation and vocal harmonies. “Vanity,” starts out on an elegant note before exploding into an epic rocker.

Even songs that remain stripped back, such as “Never Been Alive” and Bring Your Love To Me,” get supplemented with drums and other judiciously applied instrumentation.

The songs on Magpie actually come from the same recording sessions that produced The Carpenter. The group had amassed a backlog of songs by then and recorded some 30 of them during the sessions.

“We had a bunch of songs that were moving toward being considered for recording.

We just said ‘Why don’t we just record them all?’” Crawford said.

But once the songs for The Carpenter were selected, the group left the studio with no set plans for the remaining songs. It

wasn’t until summer 2013 that, at Rubin’s suggestion, the group started entertaining the notion that its next album was essentially already recorded.

“I think it was really Rick’s idea,” Crawford said. “Rick began to sequence them and Rick said ‘We’ve got an album here. We’ve got something that’s fresh here and kind of stands on its own.”

The partnership with Rubin that began on I and Love and You represented a major change in the working process for Scott and Seth Avett and Crawford. The group’s earlier albums had been self-produced, so bringing a producer was a major step and a learning process. But Crawford said the partnership got easier during the sessions that produced The Carpenter and Magpie.

“There was a lot of growing between I and Love and You and The Carpenter,” Crawford said. “We got just a little savvier in the studio in understanding the boundlessness of the studio and understanding the work and not being as uncomfortable. I think in the beginning, the first week of I and Love and You recording, each of us felt self conscious and uncomfortable in some way. When we first got with Rick, we learned so much more about playing in time and playing with a kick drum and just these basic lessons about

music that we had never taken time to learn because it was just three of us out there raw, playing as raw as possible, just playing on the fly. And it was more about energy than it was about finesse. And I think Rick introduced us to finesse.”

Rubin is especially highly regarded for his ability to help artists get to the heart of a song and sharpen their writing craft, and those skills were apparent in working with the Avett Brothers, Crawford said.

“He’s the world’s greatest listener. He could be the world’s greatest fan of music,” Crawford said. “I mean, he’s brilliant. The guy genuinely loves music. I’ve never met anyone who’s loved music and listened as well as he does, and listens actively. He’s a very active listener.

“And so he may tell you he doesn’t play music or he can’t play a lick of music, but he’s very interpretive and very effective for how everything works together.” CS The Avett Brothers Where: Johnny Mercer Theatre When: At 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21 Tickets: $32-$75

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SMF: Luther Dickinson

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Luther Dickinson is the co-founder and guitarist of the legendary North Mississippi All-Stars.

luther dickinson | continued from previous page There’s never been a proponent of Mississippi hill country blues more creative and prodigious that guitarist Luther Dickinson, whose searing, gritty electric slide work helped to propel the gutbucket sound from juke joint trenches to the world stage.

As the North Mississippi All-Stars, Dickinson and his drumming brother Cody (with now-retired bassist Chris Chew) tore up jam band stages from coast to coastline.

The band—which still exists, as a sibling duo—was nominated for three Grammys, and Luther went on to play with the Black Crowes for two years. He’s had two more Grammy nominations as a solo artist.

The Savannah Music Festival finds him in a (sort of ) new guise, playing as part of an ad hoc acoustic quartet dubbed Southern Soul Assembly. The others, no slouches themselves, are JJ Grey, Anders Osborne and Marc Broussard.

“It’s a classic singer/songwriter in the round scenario,” Dickinson explains by phone from yet another road stop. “But I think we’ll get jukin’ pretty hard. We’ll be playing with each other, and I think it’ll turn into a ramshackle jug band.”

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Grey. “I’m sure it’s something all of us have wanted to be a part of and talked about, in different capacities,” Dickinson continues.

“Anders and I have been playing together off and on for years now. And I’ve known JJ for many, many, many, many years. We’ve been friends for a really long time.

“So I like to think it was inevitable, and hope that it’s something we continue to do.”

Dickinson’s in a sunny mood. His brand new solo record, Rock ‘n’ Roll Blues, reflects exactly where his predilections are these days. It’s pure front porch, all acoustic country blues, with minimal bass-and-drum backing. On tracks like “Bar Band,” “Blood ‘n Guts” and “Vandalize” (the latter played on a two-string diddley bow), he spins funny (and mostly true) stories about his early years, growing up music-fueled as the son of legendary Memphis-area musician Jim Dickinson.

“I love acoustic music, it’s my heart,” he beams. “I don’t even keep amps in my house.

It’s just full of acoustic guitars. It’s just a magic medium for me—knock on wood, everything works when I try it.”

The record is propulsive, raw-sounding DIY but exquisitely executed. “What I got into was the idea of punk rock/folk, you

know?” he says. “It still has that attitude, and even that aggression and drive that the song stands for, but it happens to be acoustic. And it’s that old thing with Keith Richards with the distorted acoustic guitar, like ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ and ‘Street Fighting Man.’ “I was trying to reference that, where the acoustic guitar can be tough as well.”

Although Dickinson’s solo projects thus far have all been acoustic-based, Rock ‘n’ Roll Blues was very nearly plugged in.

“Some of the songs, I tried recording them loud and more rock ‘n’ roll, all of them actually, but they didn’t turn out as well,” Dickinson says. “They just seemed either under-produced or over-baked. The magic of acoustic is it takes everything down to lowest common denominator.

“And once I found the girls Sharde Thomas and Amy LaVere, the rhythm section, their groove is so earthy and down, I knew that they could help me out. They had my back.” CS Savannah Music Festival: Southern Soul Assembly Where: Ships of the Sea North Garden When: At 6 p.m. Saturday, March 22 Tickets: Sold out

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SMF: Vince Gill Vince Gill, left, and Paul Franklin are members of the Time Jumpers, an ad hoc band that plays every Monday night in Nashville’s Station Inn.

by bill deyoung bill@connectsavannah.com

CS: Tell me about this 11-piece band you’re in, the Time Jumpers. You play at the Station Inn in Nashville?

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It’s a way of mine to say just what I’m thinkin’ And to do the things I really want to do …

Those lines open Merle Haggard’s “I Can’t Be Myself,” written in the waning hours of the 1960s. As Hag’s single was climbing the country charts, Vince Gill was turning 14 in Norman, Oklahoma.

All these years later, with 20 Grammys, a pile of money and enough platinum records to fill a good-sized barn, Gill is still taking his hero’s words to heart.

His latest record, Bakersfield, is a loving tribute to Haggard and that other architect of Southern California honky tonk country, Buck Owens.

A collaboration with legendary studio musician Paul Franklin, who plays pedal steel guitar, the record includes hits (Buck’s “Together Again,” Hag’s “The Fightin’ Side of Me”) and lesser-known Bakersfield classics (Hag’s “I Threw Away the Rose,” Buck’s “Nobody’s Fool But Yours”).

Gill’s milk-and-honey voice is, of course, omnipresent, but the record is a showcase for Franklin’s moaning, wailing steel and Gill’s own chicken-pickin’ prowess on the Fender Telecaster.

Backed by a full band, the pair will turn the Savannah Music Festival into Bakersfield, Georgia on March 28.

Putting out a classic country album in 2014, Gill knows, isn’t the best way to “compete” with the popcorn youngsters who get on the radio and sell records these days.

He’s 56 now, he’ll be a grandfather come August, and he just don’t care about that 28 sort of stuff. It’s a way of his to say just what

he’s thinkin,’ and to do the things he really wants to do …

Anyway, the Bakersfield concert will also feature a heavy dose of beloved Vince Gill smashes (i.e. “I Still Believe in You,” “One More Last Chance,” “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” “Pocket Full of Gold,” et cetera).

“I have to do a handful of those things that people are familiar with,” Gill says. “I want to do ‘em.

I’m proud of ‘em, and grateful they showed up. They bought my house! So I keep singin’ em.”

Vince Gill: Well, life’s about having some fun. These guys are all world-class players. I love the music; I grew up in Oklahoma. So it feels like home. The only difference is, no one dances when we play!

We play every Monday night here in town, and it’s kind of a hot ticket.

We can fit 300, 400 people in that club, and the majority of ‘em are there for the first time. You get people from other countries that are coming to visit Tennessee and Nashville, and it kind of

becomes the Monday night thing to do.

CS: How did that lead to making a record with Paul?

little times that they were given to make ‘em, makes it even more impressive, to me.

But we got to do whole solos, and split ‘em, because we didn’t care if it was five minutes long.

Vince Gill: There are seven singers in this CS: There’s an instrumental on the band, and you never know what tune’s gonna get called to play. Everybody mostly expanded version of the album called knows these old standards. And every now “Buck ‘n Merle.” Where did that come from? and then I’d get my bellyful of Western swing and I’d call an old country tune. I Vince Gill: Well, it’s mine. In a record like started doing “Together Again” and I’m telling you what, man, the people just went this, with players like Paul and me, people are going to say “Well, they crazy. Especially when Paul plays pedal never did blaze. They never did steel like he does. In the cut loose—it’s all traditional” back of my mind I went and this ‘n’ that. We didn’t “There’s something to really want to, but this was a this.” song that I had written not Paul had played on that long ago as more of a the road before, and then bluegrass guitar instrujust decided to not do it mental. Then I started any more. So I was kinda playing it on the Teletrying to secretly find a way caster, and I said “You to get him back out there! know, this could be very First we talked about makBuck-ish.” I don’t think ing an instrumental record, Vince and Paul pay loving Merle did any instrumenme playing guitar and him tribute to Buck and Merle. tals, but Buck did a few. playing steel, but I’ve never There’s little subtle tidbits been crazy about those kinds of tributes all through it. of records. I thought “What really suits those two instruments best?”

CS: After your albums These Days, The And you look at that West Coast counNotorious Cherry Bombs, Guitar Slinger and try music sound, of the early ‘60s, and say now Bakersfield, it seems as if you’re pull“That’s really the deal for that.” ing back from the “celebrity” thing, if you will. Now it seems like saying “I’m a CS: When you were playing the guitar musician first” is really important to you. solos, were you thinking about the Don Rich/Buckaroos solos, and the Roy Nich- Is it? ols/Strangers solos?

Vince Gill: Yeah, it is. All those other days Vince Gill: Paul and I, neither one wanted I was too, it just didn’t get noticed as much, probably. I’m not really current at radio; to do a sound-alike record. Those seem so they don’t play my records much any more. silly to me, people just doing old records I don’t think it’s any different than it’s ever note-for-note. What’s interesting is that we were both at a ripe age to be inspired by been. I’ve always just thrown the songs together that have shown up for a record, I that stuff when it was current. It’s a kind of blueprint for the way we learned to play, write and I play and sing what I got going on in my head. I don’t think there’s a conespecially on those instruments. So it was scious effort to be something else; all I’ve a way to honor the way they played, and ever tried to be is fairly authentic. the way we’ve figured out the way that we I feel like I have a lot left to say, and play. It’s not quite the same, but you can still sense that the spirit of those guys is in would love to say, musically, because of my those solos, in those little turnarounds and age. I’m going to be 57 in a few weeks … fills. So we’re very much so emulating those how many more good years do you have?

Hopefully your fingers are nimble and your great musicians.

In those days, you couldn’t have a record brain’s semi-conscious. So I’m trying to make as much music as I can. CS over three minutes on the radio. So all the instrumental stuff was primarily just Vince Gill & Paul Franklin little turnarounds—an intro, maybe a turnaround to get you into the next verse.

Where: Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah Civic “Together Again” is really one of the only Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. ones that had a solo. So to make the stateWhen: At 8 p.m. Friday, March 28 ments that those musicians did with those Tickets: $35-$75

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SMF: Jason Isbell

‘Sobriety gave me more time to work’

MAR 19-25, 2014

Boozing it up is one of those rites of passage that creative types are supposed to partake in. For Jason Isbell, it was one of those duties he was more than willing to execute throughout a career dating back to his time with the alternative southern rockers the Drive-By Truckers.

That is until future wife Amanda Shires took him up on one of his many offers to go to rehab. It’s a choice he embraced back in January 2012 and it has already yielded musical fruit in the form of the dozen songs that make up last year’s studio album, Southeastern.

The Alabama native’s fourth solo album has struck quite a chord thanks to Isbell’s rich, character-driven mini-sagas embraced by predominantly acoustic arrangements. It’s deservedly wound up on numerous best of 2013 album lists and many are saying this may be his best solo outing to date.

And while the idea of making music without knocking a few back might have been cause for concern, Isbell was pleased with how abstaining from alcohol affected his first post-rehab recording.

“Sobriety gave me more time to work,” Isbell said in a recent phone interview.

“When the sun went down when I was drinking, I always felt like I should be out somewhere socializing and having a few drinks, which usually turned into a lot. The next day it took me a few hours to get moving, so I didn’t have to worry about that and making music became a whole lot easier.”

With the only hiccup being the fact that new buddy Ryan Adams wound up begging off of producing Southeastern due to scheduling conflicts, the newly-minted teetotaler tapped Dave Cobb (Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson) to slide into Adams’ slot.

Without missing a beat, Isbell came away with a number of introspective songs.

Among them are “Elephant” and “Yvette,” moving ruminations framed in quasi-acoustic arrangements about cancer and sexual abuse respectively. And while they may seem semi-autobiographical, Isbell explains that’s simply not the case.

“These are not singular stories. They come from stories I gleaned from a few different people’s experiences,” he pointed out.

“These songs do have elements of truth and things that actually happened because 30 I think good fiction has to. But it’s not one

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By Dave Gil de Rubio

Former Drive-By Trucker Jason Isbell has grown into one of rock’s more accomplished tunesmiths. person’s individual story. It feels a little more creative and a little less personally damaging if I combine stories together.”

Southeastern finds Isbell showing a more restrained, more acoustic side to his music than he did on his previous three solo albums - 2007’s Sirens of the Ditch, 2009’s Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit and 2011’s Here We Rest (the latter two recorded with his backing band, the 400 Unit).

The rootsy, largely acoustic music on Southeastern, though is rich and nicely developed—further evidence that as a solo artist, Isbell has grown into one of rock’s more accomplished tunesmiths.

The Alabama native grew up in the northern part of the state not too far from Florence, where the storied Muscle Shoals and Rick Hall’s FAME (Florence Alabama Music Enterprises) studios are located.

Here, the quartet of Barry Beckett, Roger Hawkins, Jimmy Johnson and David Hood were the session musicians behind seminal recordings by an enormous array of artists including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Tom Jones, Wilson Pickett, The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan.

It was here where Isbell hooked up with

Hood’s son Patterson, who had founded the band Drive-By Truckers. After meeting up with the younger Hood around town and playing a few shows together as a duo, Isbell joined the band right after college when a slot opened up.

Isbell brought then-spouse Shonna Tucker into the band to play bass in time to record with the group on its fourth album, the 2003 release, Decoration Day. For awhile, the Truckers were a good fit for Isbell, and he remained in the band for two more albums, 2004’s The Dirty South and 2006’s A Blessing and a Curse.

But as time went on, Isbell’s relations had deteriorated with both his wife and other members of the Truckers.

“We just didn’t get along any more,” Isbell said. “We’re all fine now. I’ve actually been in contact with Patterson quite a bit. But I was getting divorced and we were both still in the band. Plus there was a lot of shit going on at the time. I was drinking way too much.

I mean, we all were. We just didn’t like being around each other anymore.”

Regardless of how relations wound up, Isbell’s Drive-By Truckers musical education lasted five years and he marvels at pointing

out how ahead of his time he felt Patterson Hood was.

“Before crowdsourcing was a way to do things, that’s what Patterson had come up with. Before Kickstarter was around, they were putting out (the 2011 self-released album) Southern Rock Opera. It was a model where they sold 20,000 copies of that out of the back of the van themselves. And they had investors to make a record and wound up paying everybody back.”

Isbell also learned a thing or three about a work ethic while with the Truckers.

“We’d play 250 shows a year as an average,” he said. “I don’t think I’ll ever work that hard again in my life and I don’t think I’ll ever want to. But it was a good work ethic and it showed me what it takes to actually make a living and to do it making the kind of music that you actually want to make.

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Camp meets compassion in community theater production challenging waters with Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit last fall. The supernatural subject matter and lightning-fast wit went over For the last several years, Tybee Arts with great success.

Association Performance Society directors Now DeRossett and Trammel are jumpand Kim Trammell have kept the laughter ing feet first into an even wilder current with coming.

Del Shores’ 1996 play Sordid Lives, a ripAt first, it was familiar, crowd-pleasing roaring portrait of a dysfunctional Southern comedies like Nunsense, The Odd Couple family billed as “a black comedy about white and Steel Magnolias. Buoyed by the unwavtrash.” ering support of their small seaside commuThe plot revolves around the handsome nity, the co-directors stuck a toe into more Ty ( Jeroy Hannah) who must return to by jessica Leigh lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

his podunk Texas birthplace to attend the funeral of his grandma—which means confronting the Baptist bigotry and hopelessly rigid homophobia of his family. Wicked hilarity and references to pill-popping, rubberband-snapping and pig-bloating ensue.

The gay themes and raunchy dialogue might make a few waves in this tiny beach town sometimes referred to as the “Redneck Riviera,” but the directors assure that this is a play whose time has come.

“We feel like Tybee’s ready,” says

m e fi p t o m Trammell. m “We have to give our audience credit. We b don’t underestimate their intellect, their maturity or their acceptance levels.” s Opening this weekend at Arts Associa- o tion’s 45-seat Jim Ingham Black Box Theater, Sordid Lives has already brought a buzz a to the city-supported non-profit. It had the b largest number of people to audition in the L theater company’s history, including many “off-islanders” and plenty of people who had z never acted onstage before. l t l

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38 Putting the “fun” in dysfunctional: The cast of Tybee Arts Association Performance Society’s production of “Sordid Lives.”

theatre | continued from previous page Tybee’s favorite musician Christy Alan makes her theater debut as guitar-playing ex-con Bitsy Mae Harling, and resident and first-time actor Valerie Hartz plays deranged psychiatrist Eve “Dr. Evil” Bolinger. Another theater newbie, Clark Faulkenberry, takes on the character of Brother Boy, a countrymusic-adoring drag queen locked up in a mental institution for the past 23 years for being “homo-sec-choo-all.”

“Clark, he is just precious and amazing,” swoons DeRessett, herself donning the role of Ty’s nicotine-deprived aunt, Sissy.

Trammell confides that she’s stepped about as far out of the box as she can possibly get as Ty’s prissy and controlling mother, Latrelle.

“Wait ‘til you see the hair. It has its own zip code!” she laughs.

Plenty of T.A.P.S. veterans, including Sallie Cameron and Joyce Paulson, round out the 11-person cast, and the one-liners and lashing wit crackles between them all.

The film version of Sordid Lives (starring Olivia Newton-John, Delta Burke, Bonnie Bedelia and Beau Bridges) remains a cult classic, but DeRossett prefers Del Shores’ original stage script.

“It’s brilliant how the message comes through without being preachy,” she says.

“We all have known or have been these people at some time in our lives, which drives home not only the comedy but the poignancy of this melodrama.”

Though the directors have cleaned up the dialogue a bit to prevent any heart attacks, they reiterate that this show is for mature audiences only. They also stress that while these characters provide plenty of guffaws, they shouldn’t be reduced to stereotypes.

“It’s important to remember that these are not parodies—they’re real people with real issues,” says Tramell in a serious tone, then adds with a little chuckle, “Even though the hair is hilarious.”

Advance tickets are recommended, as the opening night performance of Sordid Lives sold out weeks ago. Weekend workers, take note: There are added Monday night performances for the food and beverage crowd.

“We know a lot of servers and musicians can’t make it on the weekend, so we wanted to provide that opportunity,” says DeRossett.

Befitting the friendly, inclusive vibe of this community theater, T.A.P.S. productions are always preceded by a reception. Folks have the opportunity to look at the current art exhibit, snack on homemade treats and mingle with fellow audience members before

the show.

The Tybee Arts Association is partially funded by the City of Tybee and recently benefitted from a new soundboard and light system. To keep the organization in the black, however, productions are supplemented by local businesses that buy live “commercials” between acts—original jingles written by DeRossett and Trammell, who put together several hilarious countrythemed tunes this time around.

“Some hardcore theater types might think it’s strange, but it raises the money to keep our doors open,” explains DeRossett. “People actually seem to like it around here.”

That sentiment is confirmed by Trammell, who isn’t surprised a bit that this quirky island would welcome the unexpected: “On Tybee, we don’t have citizens. We have characters.” cs T.A.P.S. presents “Sordid Lives” When: March 21-31, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays; 3:30 p.m. Sundays Where: Jim Ingham Black Box Theater, #7 Cedarwood, Tybee Island Cost: $18/$15 TAA members Info: (912) 786-5920 or tybeearts.org

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The fine art of Syncopation

Choreographer Brea Cali joins forces with Savannah Stage Co. by bill deyoung bill@connectsavannah.com

MAR 19-25, 2014

Allen Knee’s play Syncopation takes place in turn-of-the-century New York City.

Henry and Anna have very little in common, but a shared desire to leave their dreary factory jobs leads them on an amazing journey together.

They aspire, and conspire, to become championship ballroom dancers.

The Savannah Stage Co. opens its second season March 21 with Syncopation, starring Bryan Pridgen and Amber Hancock. True to the fledgling organization’s manifesto, it’s an intriguing production, in that it’s one of the few contemporary romantic comedies to fully integrate dialogue and dance.

To maximize the impact of the alchemy involved, Savannah Stage invited choreographer Brea Cali to work on Syncopation. Cali, who recently relocated to the city after more than five years with a professional dance company in Kassel, Germany, welcomed the challenge to help develop Henry and Anna.

This isn’t Anything Goes, where the dance numbers are just scene-buffering set pieces.

“I integrated the physicality of the characters with the text,” Cali says. “We really are trying to meld that whole world together.

It’s a different approach to the creation and development of a piece. It was important to me that it almost comes out of nothing, and that they are moving and you almost don’t realize it. The whole thing is really organic and fluid.

“As it develops, it just sort of seamlessly happens. Because they become so much a part of the dancing, and it’s so much a part of them that it’s a natural transition.”

Both Pridgen and Hancock had previous dance experience, which was helpful. “It’s not about me coming in and saying ‘OK, I want you to do this,’” explains Cali. “I work with them, I don’t work on them. That’s much 40 more interesting. It’s a new door that we’re

“I found everything in Savannah,” says Brea Cali. “And a dance scene definitely does exist here.” walking into.”

Collaboration, innovation and experimentation are near and dear to the Pennsylvania native. During her time with Johannes Wieland’s dance company in Germany, Cali was constantly pushing—and being asked to push—the contemporary dance envelope.

“I was performing in between five and 10 productions per season,” she says. “The season ran 11 months, and each production had anywhere from 12 to 75 performances.

It’s really part of a large theater. Not only did we have a dance company, we had an opera house, a drama house, musical theater and a large orchestra. This was unbelievable to me.

“And not that that doesn’t exist here; it absolutely does. But it’s a different system.”

Cali, who’d also been part of Texas’ Sandra Organ Dance Company, and the

Detroit-based Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, says her experiences in Kassel awakened a desire to create movement from unexpected sources. “I try to find different people to collaborate with, in different ways,” she explains.

“For example, for once piece I collaborated with an illustrator. And out of that came a set, and a concept, and the costume design. She had never thought of incorporating it into the movement sphere.”

There are no limits in her world. “Sometimes it just starts with a process. I was very interested in subconscious human movement. So I put my performer in a room for an hour, and I said she couldn’t do anything.

We went to six different locations like that.

I pulled what she was subconsciously doing as a performer. She couldn’t fold laundry, or

“Dancing... came much more naturally to me, and I fell in love with it. And I wanted to do it for a living. I was never told that I couldn’t. That it wasn’t possible.”

wash dishes, or read. And that’s how I developed the movement materials; I developed an actual dance out of that.”

Cali’s triumphs are all the more astonishing because she has been, since birth, severely hearing-impaired. She credits her parents with the encouragement and support she desperately needed.

“They were very adamant in that whatever I wanted to do, there was no reason I couldn’t do it,” Cali says. “They really pushed for that, and they pushed hard for that.

“Dancing came easy—I didn’t have to worry about as many things as I had to worry about at school. It came much more naturally to me, and I fell in love with it.

And I wanted to do it for a living. I was never told that I couldn’t. That it wasn’t possible.”

Working with music sometimes presented a challenge, since there are certain frequencies and tones Cali cannot hear. “In Germany, we did a lot of productions with water,” she says. “So once there was water, I had to take the aids out.

“You learn to function. You just adapt your world to fit it. If I needed to hear a cue,

theatre | continued from previous page

Amber Hancock and Bryan Pridgen appear in the Savannah Stage Co. production of Allen Knee’s Syncopation. six weeks and we fell in love with it. It was so refreshing to be in a city that was incredibly creative. And really ambitious in that creative aspect.

“I found everything in Savannah. And a dance scene definitely does exist here. It’s just a matter of expanding it, and expanding the vision of what that means.” cs Savannah Stage Co: Syncopation Where: S.P.A.C.E. Black Box, 9 W. Henry St. When: March 21, 22, 23; March 28, 29, 30. At 8 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays; at 2 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays Tickets: $32 adults; $28 military/seniors. $10 students Info & purchase: (912) 341-6496, savannahstagecompany.com

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and I knew that this was going to happen before the cue, then this was my visual reference. I was aware of what the space was. You become very peripherally aware. I’m hyperaware of my world, not only dancing but also in person.”

She’s also hyper-aware of the delicate dance that goes on between a community and its creative core. In a few weeks, Cali explains, she plans to make a momentous announcement, one that will have a powerful impact on her new adopted city.

So why Savannah for this restless world traveler? She and her boyfriend settled in here about six months ago.

“We chose Savannah based on a mathematical algorithm,” Cali says.

“We looked at New York, Portland, Minneapolis, Austin. Really big creative cities right now. We were in Savannah for about

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culture | festival feature

¡Vamos al Carnaval!

Two events highlight local Latino culture

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Despite Savannah’s fixation this time of year on all things Irish, our dear city has a sweet little secret: Nearly five percent of the population here is Hispanic.

Lisette Dominguez and Elkin Marin know how to shake that salsa jar and give Savannah a glimpse of how Latinos love to party. We’re invited to have a taste at two big upcoming events: Carnaval Family Day on March 22 and Gran Noche de Carnaval (for

the adults) on March 29.

The idea is to blend the disparate populations here into one big, fun-loving bundle, inviting anyone who loves good food, saucy music, bright colors and, let’s face it, a closer look at beautiful Latin people, to join the celebration.

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Coach’s Corner at 3016 Victory Drive is the spot for the first big event, the Carnaval Family Day, on March 22 — only $5 at the

festival | continued from previous page For the adults, the Gran Noche de Carnaval brings a night of dancing to the pulsing rhythms of salsa, merengue, bacchata and whatever else DJs Cheo and Ivan may dream up, and an invitation to the open bar.

Eat your dinner beforehand, because this is a dance-the-night-away kind of event where you can wear your sexiest clothes and tightest pants and feel right at home.

If you’ve never been to a Latin dance party, now is the time to show up — Gran Noche de Carnaval is bound to be an eye-opener.

The Gran Noche event will be held at 2309 East Victory Drive at the American Legion Chatham, Post #36, both inside and out, $10 at the door, and again, costumes both bright and imaginative are welcome.

Bring on those feathers and sequins, ladies (just make sure you can dance in those sixinch heels!).

The event begins at 8 pm, and expect it to last until they beg us to leave; my own experience has been that Latin parties, even the rather innocuous baby shower, can run far into the evening with plenty of food, liquor, laughter and dancing to last all night.

I thought I knew how to party until I married a Peruvian and was introduced into the Latin communities in Savannah and Miami—I found out quickly that an afternoon nap, before a long night of partying, was de rigueur! cs

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I experienced a great Valentine’s evening at Antojo Latino with Vaina singing in his troubadour style and rich voice, so I can tell you personally you don’t want to miss it.

The current list of those who will have their own Carnaval Queens present to lead folkloric dances in full costume, is Peru, Panama, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic—don’t forget your camera- these dances are a truly beautiful sight!

The Carnaval Family Day is geared toward folks with kids, ostensibly Latin families, but the shout-out is actually to anyone who wants to have a good time and give the kids a fun and exciting afternoon, stuff them with good food and know that, when bedtime comes, they’ll drop to sleep with a smile upon their tired, but happy, little faces.

Yes, there will be the requisite bouncy house and even payasos, Spanish for ‘clowns’, to make you laugh. When they’re not dancing or begging for treats, the kids can also take advantage of some fine face-painting provided by yours truly—or give their creative sides an outing at the Art Table, where paints, crayons, glitter and all things artsy will be provided for their enjoyment. And yes, costumes are very welcome for both parents and kids—we don’t want to look too everyday when attending a Carnaval! Bring on the masks!

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Openings & Receptions

Nathan Mabry: Process (B-E-A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E) — A six-piece, sculpture-based installa-

tion exhibited in the Alex Townsend Grand Courtyard. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Meet the Artist: Dicky Stone — Wood and bronze

sculptor, Dicky Stone, will be at Kobo Gallery to discuss his recent work during this meet the artist event. Work by the gallery’s other artists also available. Tue., March 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-201-0304. kobogallery.com. Tue., March 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street

New Work by Mohamed Danawi — An illustration professor at SCAD, Danawi creates bold yet simple posters, evoking a sense of conceptual humor. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. 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.

Through July 6. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St.

Transcending Perceptions — An exhibition by seniors at Armstrong Atlantic State University.Five artists who specialize in different media collaborate to showcase their unique styles. Featuring Bridget Beasley, Michelle Churchill, Dawn DeFrank, Shannon Hurlebaus, Tramel Ortiz. Artists’ reception 5:30 p.m., Friday, March 21. Through March 28 Ashmore Gallery, 412 MLK Blvd.

Nicola Lopez: “Babel Revisited: History Repeats Itself” — A four-part, print-based installation

Continuing Savannah Calling — A multimedia art exhibition featuring the collaborative work of Robert Morris, Charlie Ellis and Will Morris, honoring the geography, beauty and importance of the Savannah River to the city through images and found objects. Will Morris’s film, Robert Morris’s paintings, and Charlie Ellis’s found object installations and sculptures overlap into a seamless exhibition. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Alfredo Jaar: Shadows — SCAD deFINE ART 2014 honoree Alfredo Jaar presents the world premier of a site specific installation, Shadows, at the SCAD Museum of ART, 601 Turner Blvd.

Art in City Hall: Peter Halpern — Peter J. Halp-

ern exhibition, Savannah Scenes, features paintings in acrylic that capture the unique beauty of everyday Savannah scenes. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

Art With Meaning: Folk Art in the Twenty First Century — A show of mixed-media art, present-

ing an educational overview of the three branches of Folk Art: everyday life, religious beliefs and distressed art. A joint project of Beach Institute and the Hurn Museum.

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Contemporary Southern Landscape — The unique

landscape of the South is the subject of this exhibition of work by a wide range of artists, media, and styles. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Creature Comforts: Humane Society Benefit Show — Benefiting the Humane Society of

Greater Savannah,featuring artwork in various media. Through March 24 The Butcher Tattoo Studio, 19 East Bay St.

Dustin Yellin: Triptych — Yellin’s largest and

most complex work, a massive 12-ton, three-paneled epic, embodying his vision of the world and consciousness. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Familiar Terrain — Paintings and mixed media works by Lind Hollingsworth and Lisa D. Watson. Free and open to the public Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave.

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Jason Middlebrook: Submerged — Middlebrook transformed logs once submerged in the Savannah River and that provided infrastructure for over 200 years. In the exhibition, these planed and painted planks hang from various heights and angles throughout the museum’s lobby. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Karin Mead Photography Exhibition — Mead’s

recent work photographing the children of Copper Canyon and other areas in Mexico.

Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Matthew Brandt: Lakes and Reservoirs — Us-

ing surroundings as an additive medium, Brandt’s photos are bathed in water from the site in which the composition was derived. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

and raku clays in her sculptural pottery, she incorporates weaving materials in the Raku which create an unusual and exciting pottery. Brethauer creates beautiful nature enhanced driftwood ships and candles holders using recycled copper, brass,reclaimed building materials and driftwood. Gallery 209, 209 E River St. Ridley Stallings Exhibition and Benefit for Humane Society — Ms. Stallings’ work combines

reclaimed materials of architectural interest with nautical and patriotic themes. A benefit for The Humane Society for Greater Savannah. Three Oaks Realty Company, 509 Barnard Street.

Rivers: Exhibition by Tim Rollins and K.O.S. (Kids of Survival) — Collaborative paintings inspired

by speeches/writings/music of Martin Luther King, Jr., Harriet Jacobs, Mark Twain, W.E.B. Du Bois & Duke Ellington. Through June 8 SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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art patrol | continued from previous page exhibition in the U.S. Nhlengethwa is one of South Africa’s leading contemporary artists. The exhibition opens with with a juxtaposition of works by Nhlengethwa and Romare Bearden and also features jazz scenes, images of daily life and nation building. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Savannah Black Heritage Festival: Ancestral Pot Maker and Other Artists — Exhibition featur-

ing works by Ancestral Pot Maker Terrance Robinson and other regional visual artists Presented in part by Arts Ashore Legacy Fund. Through March 28 Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Tallur L.N.: Balancing Act — The first solo U.S.

museum exhibition by artist Tallur L.N. “Balancing Act” features a selection of new and recent sculpture, two-dimensional wood works. Through March 23 SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Upcycle: Functional Art from Recyclables — Turn-

ing trash and waste materials into art and functional items is the intent of this exhibition, featuring fourteen artists. Presented in collaboration with the Chatham County Recycling Center. Artists: Angela Burson, Brian MacGregor, Carolyn J. Ingram, Debi Prasetio, Ellen Wyatt, Emma Wieckowski, Garrison Marr, Harry DeLorme, Jessica K. Key, Laken Young, Lind Hollingsworth,

Linette Dubois, Nanci Zabko, and Susan Brinson. Reception Fri. April 4, 6-9pm, as part of Art March.

Viviane Sassen: In and Out of Fashion — Sassen

experiments with bringing elements from her staged photography (mirrors, collage, tape, color filters) into the museum space.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Watercolors by Victoria Collett — Paintings

by Australia-born, Savannah-based artist, writer and nurse. Through March 31 Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr.

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introductory course to the fundamental techniques of writing fiction and nonfiction forms. Instruction will explore research and interviewing techniques, narrative structure and scenic writing, dialogue, rhythm, pacing and the business of writing.

The techniques learned in this class will apply to both fiction and nonfiction, and are designed to lead into a more advanced Creative Writing 2 course. $200 per person Mon., March 24, 6:30 p.m. (912) 6445967. jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Mon., March 24, 6:30 p.m Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

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Wednesdays. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Art Classes and Lessons — Drawing and painting classes and private lessons offered by Karen Bradley. Call or email for details.

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Art Classes on Tybee — Tybee Arts Association

offers a variety of art classes every week: acrylics, oils, watercolors, stained glass, mosaics, jewelry-making and more. See website or Tybee Arts Facebook page for up to date schedule of classes. tybeearts.org. ongoing Tybee Arts Center, 7 Cedarwood Dr.

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multi-level drawing and painting classes for youth and adults taught by local artist, Melinda Borysevicz. $35/class (4 week minimum) Portrait class: ten weeks, $425.

Includes weekly model fee. $35/class. Four week minimum. ongoing. 912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St.

Open Pottery Studio at Savannah’s Clay Spot — For potters with experience who want time in the studio. Choose from 4-hour time slots.

Registrations based on monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly commitment. 912-509-4647. www.savannahsclayspot.com. Savannah’s Clay Spot, 1305 Barnard St. Paint Savannah OPEN STUDIO — Mentoring painting session. It provides artists a venue for painting with mentoring from local resident artist Sharon McIntosh. Intermediate, Wednesday Afternoons (1PM - 4PM) $35 Wednesdays, 1 p.m. 912 713 4267. info@ paintsavannah.com. paintsavannah.com.

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Savannah Art Association — This nonprofit art group, the southeast’s oldest, is taking membership applications. Workshops, community programs, exhibition opportunities.

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Sewing Lessons at Kleo’s Sewing Studio — Private

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O The belated sequel to the 2006 international blockbuster 300, 300: Rise of an Empire is the sort of film that’s so monumentally awful, it effectively shuts down all critical reasoning and forces one to merely babble in clichés. In short, I’ve seen better film on teeth. This movie wasn’t released; it escaped. And I wouldn’t trust Noam Murro to direct traffic down a one-way street.

Wholly unnecessary from a narrative angle - after all, the hunky heroes from the first film all died - this elects to follow a group of Greek warriors whose adventures are largely running concurrent to those of the 300. (This brings to mind how Life of Brian focused on a guy whose life paralleled that of Jesus, the main difference being that the Monty Python flick was, you know, good.)

General Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton) is in charge, and with the Persian army on the march, he seeks help from all quarters - more so once he hears of the deaths of the 300. As it stands, though, his motley crew is no match for the massive Persian forces that are being led by Artemisia (Eva Green), a warrior woman whose viciousness knows no bounds (in one scene, we see her kill a Spartan prisoner and then lock lips with his severed head).

I wasn’t the biggest fan of Zack Snyder’s 300, but that film at least sported a thendistinctive look as well as offered Gerald Butler one of his few decent roles. This follow-up attempts to emulate its predecessor’s visual palate but only winds up as an eyesore. The gore is neither realistic nor entertainingly over-the-top; instead, it appears storyboarded to death, with much of the bloodletting presented in studied slow motion.

It’s a dull, deadening approach, the type that can probably only be truly appreciated by 15-year-old boys and serial killers. The shooting style is also the sort that annoyingly accentuates every piece of dust or ash floating by (well, CGI-ing by), and I half-hoped to see one of the dust bunnies from My Neighbor Totoro wafting down the screen, if only to perk me up.

Those who lusted over the likes of Butler, Dominic West and Michael Fassbender in the first film - or even became emotionally involved in their struggles - had best temper any expectations this time around. Led by the snoozy Stapleton, these vanilla actors inspire indifference more than anything else, and it’s hard to care whether they live or die at the hands of Artemisia.

That brings us to Eva Green. As Artemisia, she’s the only positive ingredient to be found in this entire film. Absolutely ferocious in the part, she’s the only performer who manages to command our attention.

And yet I was troubled by the particulars of her role. In flashbacks, we see her as a young girl, watching the Greeks murder her father and rape and kill her mother. Then she’s tossed into a prison, where grotesque men repeatedly rape her throughout her childhood, before she’s thrown out onto the street to die.

Watching these scenes, my only thought was, shouldn’t she be the heroine of this film? Bruce Wayne suffered far less and became the noble Batman; ditto countless other male heroes. Here, this poor woman suffers horribly and yet is cast as the villain.

I’m not really surprised by this development - the studio clearly knows its misogynistic fanbase, understanding that they won’t think twice about the travails of a member of the supposedly inferior sex, especially when there are so many macho men to admire.

But for a film already straining under the weight of cardboard characters, arid dialogue, erratic pacing and other deficiencies, adding this icky subtext only serves to make the finished product that much more of a travesty.

Non-Stop

OOO While most moviegoers might now find it impossible to imagine anyone other than Daniel Day-Lewis portraying Honest Abe in Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, the first choice for the role was actually Liam Neeson. The Schindler’s List star had spent countless hours over the years researching the 16th President, finally dropping out because he ultimately felt he was too old for the part.

I wish he had still tackled the role since I find him worthy of winning an Oscar — he should have scored for 2004’s Kinsey but absurdly wasn’t even nominated — but he seems to have completely veered off that path, now choosing to only appear in the types of films that don’t win awards for their actors.

And yet, Neeson’s career pirouette has blessed the action flick with something it usually doesn’t harbor: a leading man who can emote as well as he can punch. His presence immeasurably aided the exciting Taken and the underrated Unknown (Taken 2 was simply too wretched to be saved), and now he performs similar duty with Non-Stop. Yet

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Actually, Shakes on a Plane would have been a sound title, as Neeson’s character, Bill Marks, is a jumpy sort, thanks to his alcoholism and his pteromerhanophobia (no, not a fear of pterodactyls but a fear of flying). Neither of these hang-ups are exactly conducive to someone who makes his living as an air marshall, but them’s the breaks for Marks, whose latest assignment is a NewYork-to-London flight. It’s not too long into the intercontinental jaunt, though, before he receives an ominous text message on his secure cell phone: Place $150 million into a specified account or watch a passenger get murdered every 20 minutes. It sounds ridiculous, but Marks takes the threat seriously and begins checking out the 150 passengers on board to winnow them down to the likeliest suspects. Could it be the bald guy (Corey Stoll) who’s always furtively glancing around the cabin? The attractive woman ( Julianne Moore) sitting next to Marks?

The mild-mannered professor (Scoot McNairy) who was supposed to be heading to Amsterdam? The Middle Eastern man (Omar Metwally) who naturally fits America’s idea of an in-flight antagonist? Surely it couldn’t be one of the stewardesses, veteran Nancy (Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery) or newbie Gwen (12 Years a Slave’s Lupita Nyong’o)?

There are other suspicious characters to consider, and the strength of the screenplay

by John W. Richardson, Chris Roach and Ryan Engle is that practically no one is a straw suspect, with Marks honing in on each player in turn. Elevating the intensity is the

fact that the killer is carefully building the scenario so that Marks looks like the villain, a burned-out man who has nothing to lose.

So rather than being supported in his investigation by his fellow flyers, he instead has to worry about them also standing in his way.

As crisply directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (who also helmed Unknown), Non-Stop is such a sterling example of popcorn entertainment that it’s a shame when it tries to inject some heft into its storyline. The reason behind the nefarious plot is not only farfetched but also a tad tasteless, adding real-world concerns into a work that isn’t built to support it.

It’s only in this moment that Non-Stop encounters any sort of narrative turbulence; the rest of the time, it’s first class all the way.

THE LEGO MOVIE

OOO An ADD-friendly effort that will please adults because of their own pop-culture savvy and children because they’re, well, children, The LEGO Movie employs those building blocks right from the start —with a LEGO logo (Warner Bros.)—and keeps ‘em coming until a third-act twist. Of course, it’s all a bit disingenuous since the Legos aren’t for the most part actual plastic building blocks but computer-generated pixels, but of course that’s to be expected in these postRay Harryhausen/Willis O’Brien times. At any rate, the picture sports a unique look, even if adjusting to it feels a bit like having to get used to Peter Jackson’s High Frame Rate on the first Hobbit film.

The plot is the usual pablum about an ordinary guy who against all odds morphs into a beloved champion—in this case, it’s Emmet (voiced by Chris Pratt), a construction worker with no friends but plenty of

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These are all cardboard characters bereft of personality or depth; the only person who makes any sort of impression is Jackie Earle Haley, playing the new character of a gun specialist rubbed the wrong way by R-Cop.

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OOP It’s a question that’s been posed in one way or another through the ages, but let’s co-opt the variation employed in Woody Allen’s Bullets Over Broadway. Chewing over weighty matters, Sheldon Flender (Rob Reiner) asks fellow playwright David Shayne ( John Cusack), “Let’s say there was a burning building and you could rush in and you could save ROBOCOP only one thing: either the last known copy OP There are basically two ways to approach of Shakespeare’s plays or some anonymous RoboCop, a movie I wouldn’t buy for a dollar human being. What would you do?”

That query is the tickle at the back of the even on picture-perfect Blu-ray. Obviously, throat throughout The Monuments Men, the first is to compare it to its 1987 predecessor; just as obvious, the second is to treat a true-life World War II tale that was capit as its own entity. The results? On its own, tured in book form by Robert M. Edsel and Bret Witter. That novel, titled The Monuit’s merely average; in comparison, it’s close to awful. Either way, most viewers will justi- ments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and fiably be feeling a fair amount of rage against the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History, served as the source for this film version from the machine. writer-director-producer-star George ClooPaul Verhoeven’s ‘80s effort is a sci-fi gem that has only grown in stature over the ney and his frequent collaborator, writerproducer Grant Heslov. ensuing years. Pulling no punches in either It’s the sort of picture for which no its violent set pieces or its satiric riffs, the expense was spared, given its high producpicture casts Peter Weller as Alex Murphy, tion values and its A-list cast. It’s also the a Detroit cop who, after being blown away by criminal scum, is transformed by a major sort of picture that one wishes were betconglomerate into RoboCop, a metallic law ter, as the number of missed opportunities officer who eventually finds himself fighting seemingly equals the number of unexploded white-collar corruption as much as he’s tak- landmines at the war’s close.

It’s deep into the war, and art preservaing down thieves, murderers and rapists. tionist Frank Stokes (Clooney) is being The new version, which marks the Enggiven the go-ahead by FDR to assemble a lish-language debut of Brazilian director Jose Padilha (Elite Squad and Bus 174, both group of men with the purpose of hightailing it to Europe, where they’ll try to locate excellent) and the screenwriting debut of and take back the thousands of paintings Joshua Zetumer, sticks with the basic outline but veers off in many unexpected ways. and statues that the Nazis had stolen durThat’s actually a commendable approach, ing their tear through various countries. The classic works have been earmarked for inclubut when none of the changes are an sion in the Fuhrer Museum being planned improvement over anything in the original,

by Hitler; the more modern ones (like then clearly there’s trouble in New Detroit. those by a fellow named Picasso) are being Gone is practically all of the pitch-black destroyed. humor (remember those hilarious comClearly, it’s a daunting assignment, so mercials and newscasts?), with the nyuks Stokes recruits the best that the U.S. art coming solely from the presence of Samuel L. Jackson as a FOX-styled TV personality. world has to offer: museum curator James Granger (Matt Damon), architect Richard Also missing are ample vignettes of RoboCop in crime-busting mode, whether shoot- Campbell (Bill Murray), sculptor Walter ing a would-be rapist in the penis or hurling Garfield ( John Goodman) and art historian a would-be thief across a convenience store. (and ballet director) Preston Savitz (Bob Balaban). He completes the group with two Instead, this new picture gets bogged overseas allies, the charismatic Frenchman down in one numbing scene after another, most centered around RoboCop’s attendant Jean Claude Clermont ( Jean Dujardin) and continues on p. 50 doctor (Gary Oldman), his brilliant creator

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Activism & Politics

Drinking Liberally

An informal, left-leaning gathering to discuss politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, or anything else that comes up. Every first and third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Tondee’s Tavern, 7 E. Bay Street (912) 341-7427 Free , 7 p.m. livingliberally.org/ drinking/chapters/GA/savannah. , 7 p.m Muffins with Mary Ellen

Alderman Mary Ellen Sprague hosts a weekly gathering for District 4 constituents every Wednesday morning. Residents and business owners of District 4 are invited to drop-in to ask questions and discuss local issues. Free and open to the public.

Wednesdays, 6-9 a.m. 912-659-0103. ogeecheecoffee.com/. Wednesdays, 6-9 a.m coffee deli, 4517 Habersham St. Savannah Area Young Republicans

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

Savannah Tea Party

Free to attend. Note new location, date and time. Food and beverages available for purchase. Call for additional information.

Reservations not necessary. Annual Dues $10.00. Free , 5:30 p.m. 912-598-7358. savannahteaparty.com. , 5:30 p.m 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. Auditions and Calls for Entries

Call For Artists: Re:Tale Exhibition

This juried exhibition strives to showcase the breadth of interpretations of the concept of “visual storytelling.” Deadline to submit for this April 15 show is March 28. See website for details. Every 3 days. nonfictiongallery.com. Every 3 days NonFiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St. Call for Artists

The Sentient Bean is seeking experienced artists interested in showing their work for the duration of one month at the Bean.

Artists must have a website with current images representing a sample of the work to be shown in order to be considered.

To apply, please send an email to sentientbooking@gmail.com with the subject line “art show” and include the following information: 1. Artist name and phone number 2. Link to website that has current and relevant images of work for proposed show 3. Link to artist resume (preferred) or artist resume attached as a PDF file ONLY 4. Type of work to be shown, including medium, general sizes, price range, and how many of pieces will be in the show 5.

Link to artist statement (preferred) or artist statement attached as a PDF file ONLY . sentientbean.com/booking#visualarts.

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sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Call for Stories from Families with Down Syndrome and Other Different Abilities

Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is calling for stories and tips from families with children with different abilities. LDSS hopes to collect 25 stories that will be published in a book to be sold online. The goal of this project is create a resource for parents and families to learn from each others’ experiences. There are no limitations set on the length of the stories submitted, but entries should include the writer’s full name, a photo to accompany the story, information on your child, and words of wisdom to other families that have a child with Down Syndrome. Stories ideas might include: the diagnosis of Down Syndrome in utero or at birth, what to expect and when, tips on traveling, enrolling in school, immersion, reading, motor skills, health tips, play time, and words of encouragement. All proceeds from ebook sales will benefit the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society. Share your story in hopes to help other families on their journey. Please send story submissions to savannahpublicrelations@gmail.com by March 31. Every 3 days. savannahpublicrelations@gmail. com. Every 3 days 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.

Gallery Seeks Local Artists

Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street, in downtown Savannah seeks 2-D and 3-D artists to join its cooperative gallery. Must be a full-time resident of Savannah or nearby area. Work to be considered includes painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, glass, ceramics and wood. If interested please submit 5-10 images of your work, plus resume/CV and biography to info@kobogallery.com. . Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street ,.

Homeschool Music Classes

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

Re:Tale Call for Entries

Non-Fiction Gallery is looking for work that explores narrative across different media and to understand how contemporary artists approach a storytelling problem

and how they utilize their skills to communicate their point of view. $20 to submit 3 images Through March 28. 912-662-5152. nonfiction.gallery@gmail.com. sequentialmac.com/retale. Through March 28 Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St. Savannah Children’s Choir Auditions for Summer Camp financial aid

Auditions for Savannah Children’s Choir financial aid for summer camp, which will occur July 14-25 on the campus of the Esther F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts. This is a needs-based scholarship based on family income. See website for financial aid application and Summer Camp registration form. Sat., March 22, 9 a.m. (912) 288-4758. SavannahChoir.Org,. Sat., March 22, 9 a.m St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th & Abercorn Sts. Weave-A-Dream Grant Applications Sought

Call for proposals for its 2014 Weave-ADream—Cultural & Arts Projects initiative.

Applications will be accepted through the calendar year, while funds are available.

Programs are to be completed prior to December 31, 2014 and the application must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the start date of the project. Project funding is available up to $2,500 per program/ project. Emphasis on proposals that actively involve youth, seniors, and those who have limited access to arts based programs in Savannah. Applicants must be a non-profit, 501c3, head-quartered in Savannah’s corporate limits. Proposed programs must also be produced within the City’s corporate limits. No individual artist applications will be accepted. Applications are available on the Department of Cultural Affairs website. Mondays.. 912651-6417. cnorthcutt@savannahga.gov. (savannahga.gov\arts. Mondays.

Wilmington Island Farmers Market Seeks Vendors

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market, scheduled to reopen for Spring 2014, seeks applications from potential vendors.

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

Benefits

8th Annual Dog Lovers’ Walk

Humane Society for Greater Savannah offers a 1.5 mile walk for dogs and/or humans at The Landings. Raise funds for the Humane Society. see website for fundraising goals. Sat., March 22, 8:30-11:30 a.m. (912) 354-9515 x106. messiahsk.com.

Sat., March 22, 8:30-11:30 a.m Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 Westridge Road (The Landings).

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 Farmers’ Market, 501 Whitaker St., South End of Forysth Park. $5 Bikram Yoga Class to Benefit Local Charities

Bikram Yoga Savannah offers a weekly Karma class to raise money for local charities. Thursdays during the 6:30pm class.

Pay $5 for class and proceeds are donated to a different charity each month. This is a regular Bikram Yoga class. . 912.356.8280. bikramyogasavannah.com.

Night Of Wunder featuring Herman Cain, Keynote Speaker

Former presidential candidate and colon cancer survivor Herman Cain speaks at this fundraiser for The Wunder Project, raising money to find a cure for colon cancer. Dinner, dancing to Tell Scarlett. $125 Fri., March 21, 7 p.m. 912-220-7509. jenwiggins@bellsouth.net. thewunderproject.org. savtcc.com. Fri., March 21, 7 p.m Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. SCMPD Animal Control seeks Volunteers

Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve as greeters, office assistants, animal photographers,event coordinators, groomers, property maintenance workers, kennel assistants, dog walkers, cat socializers, play area monitors, off-site adoption managers, veterinary service supporters, and foster coordinators. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation.

Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old. . (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov.

Classes, Camps & Workshops

Art Classes at The Studio School

weekly drawing and painting classes for youth and adults. See website, send email or call for details. 912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com.

Art, Music, Piano, Voice Coaching

Coaching for all ages, beginners through advanced. Classic, modern, jazz improvization and theory. Serious inquiries only.

912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056.

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. continues on p. 52

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

Beading Classses at Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times.

912-920-6659. Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 407 East Montgomery Xrds.

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. Bellydance for Fitness

This dance-based fitness class blends belly dance moves to create a core strengthening workout. These quick paced classes build heat, endurance, flexibility, and strength through core isolations. Be prepared to have fun and sweat as you shimmy. No prior dance experience is necessary. All levels are welcome. $15 for drop-in or 4 for $50 (must be used in 30 days) Tuesdays. 912-293-5727. firstcitysav@gmail.com. Tuesdays First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. Champions Training Center

Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-349-4582. ctcsavannah.com.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 876

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 876, is currently accepting applications from young men and women (ages 14-20 years old) who are interested in a career in Law Enforcement. Explorers experience mentoring, motivation, and learn skills which help prepare them for their roles as a productive citizen in the Coastal Empire. Interested parties may visit the Chatham County Sheriff’s web page, click “Community” then Explorers Post 876” for applications, or contact Cpl. R. Bryant-Elleby at (912)651-3743. . 912651-3743. chathamsheriff.org.

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.

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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.

Contemporary Soul Dance

Contemporary Soup dance Sundays at 3:30pm - 4:15pm. A softer genre of jazz and hip hop, this distinct dance style is an 52 outgrowth of modern dance blended with

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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.

Dancers will be instructed how to perform precise movements while conveying the emotion of a song’s lyrics through dance.

Lyrical Fusion will challenges the dancer’s flexibility and their ability to perform with emotion. This class is open to ages 10+. $15 for drop-in or 4 for $50 Sundays, 4:30 p.m. 404-709-9312. inspiredanceprogram@hotmail.com. Sundays, 4:30 p.m First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr.

Jazz Funk dance Sundays at 2:30pm This course makes experienced runners 3:15pm. This dance style is a blend of move faster. Six weeks of intensive work, jazz and funk characterized by a strong with an individualized program. Space is back beat, groove, and electrified sound. limited. $189 early bird $175 Tuesdays, It implements all types of improvisational Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.. 912-441-4891. elements from soul and funk arrangetrainerjane1@gmail.com. customfitcenter. ments. Jazz Funk will get you in the mood com. Tuesdays, Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. Nancy to groove to the music and having fun Maia, 101-A West Park Avenue. doing it. This class is open to ages 10+.

Dance Conditioning $15 for drop-in or 4 for $50 Sundays, 2:30 Be prepared to sweat! Bring your towel and p.m. 404-709-9312. inspiredanceprogram@ your water bottle! This class is designed hotmail.com. Sundays, 2:30 p.m First City to enhance your strength, flexibility, balFitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. Knitting & Crochet Classes ance, and overall body fitness. With belly Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. dance movements in mind, this is a total See the calendar of events on website. body work out! $10 drop in or $80 for 10 classes Wednesdays, 7 p.m. 912.312.3549. Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav. com. Mondays salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Wednesdays, 7 p.m Knitting Class with Doris Greider Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Fiber artist Doris Grieder teaches beginning knitting with a variety of yarns. Learn Memorial Drive.

DUI Prevention Group the basics of knitting, how to start and Offers victim impact panels for intoxifinish projects, and making scarves with cated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone novelty yarn. Three week class runs April seeking knowledge about the dangers of 14-April 28,6-9pm. Offered by the City of driving while impaired. A must see for teen Savannah Cultural Affairs Department. drivers. Meets monthly. $40/session 912Advance registration is required. Call 443-0410.

651-6783 to register. $50 city /$55 non-city English as Second Language Classes residents Tuesdays. Tuesdays.

Learn conversational English, comprehen- Latin Cardio Latin Cardio is a cardio based workout sion, vocabulary and life communication class that is designed to get your off the skills. All ages. Thursdays, 7:30pm, Island couch and sweat while having fun! We Christian Church, 4601 US Highway 80 dance to all your favorite latin style dances East. Free. 912-897-3604. islandchristian. like cha cha, samba, jive, rumba, salsa and org.

Family Law Workshop more! Don’t worry...you will be sweating The Mediation Center has three workshops off the pounds every time you put your feet per month for people who do not have legal into action on the dance floor! No partner representation in a family matter: divorce, necessary. Workout clothes required! $10 legitimation, modifications of child support, drop in or $80 for 10 classes Mondays, 6 visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, p.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@ 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

912-354-6686. mediationsavannah.com.

Mondays, 6 p.m Salon de Baile Dance StuFany’s Spanish/English Institute dio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and chil- Learn to make a melon basket dren held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Learn this method of basket weaving in a two-session workshop taught by artist, Register by phone. . 912-921-4646.

Figure Drawing Classes Karen Harvell. Traditional Appalachian rib Tuesdays 6-9pm and Wednesdays 9:30construction will be taught using flat and 12:30am. $60/4-session package or $20 round reeds. Offered by City of Savannah drop-in fee. At the Studio School. . 912Cultural Affairs Department, Tuesday 484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail.com.

March 25 and Tues April 1, 5:30-8:30pm. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio Advance registration required, call 651School, 1319 Bull St. 6783 to register. $50 city residents/ $55 Free Fitness Boot Camp non city residents. Wednesdays. WednesMondays and Wednesdays, 6pm at Tribble days.

Learn to Sew! Park, Largo & Windsor Rd. Children welSewing lessons for all ages and skill levels. come. Free 912-921-0667.

Guitar, Mandolin, or Bass Guitar Lessons Private and Group classes. . 912-596-0889.

Emphasis on theory, reading music, and kleossewingstudio.com. Kleo’s Sewing improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. .

Studio, 36 W. Broughton St. #201.

Lyrical Fusion Dance 912-232-5987.

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Lyrical Fusion dance Sundays at 4:30pm Center 5:00pm. This dance style is a combination Housing Authority of Savannah hosts of ballet, jazz and contemporary styles.

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

elements of rhythm and blues. Dancers are encouraged to place emphases on the connection of the mind and body through movement. Contemporary Soul will help the recognize traditional boundaries through balance, floor work and improvisation. This class is open to ages 10+. $15 for drop-on or 4 for $50 Sundays, 3:30 p.m.

404-709-9312. inspiredanceprogram@ hotmail.com. Sundays, 3:30 p.m First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. CustomFit Peak Running Challenge

Jazz Funk Dance

Music Instruction

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. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-onone 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. .

Project Management-Real World Applications

Discover a documented step-by-step guideline for managing projects. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of strategic and real world scenarios. Course Outline: Day 1, Initiation and Closing Projects Day 2, Success Planning for Projects Day 3, Project Simulation for Execution Day 4, Project Control and Project Manager Professional Responsibility. $1,300 per person. Includes a copy of the 5th Edition

of the PMBOK® from PMI. Tue., March 25, 6 p.m. 912-644-5967. jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/.

Tue., March 25, 6 p.m Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Quilting Classes

over well as a foundation for opera, rock, pop, gospel and musical theatre. $25 Mondays-Sundays, 6 p.m. 786-247-9923. anitraoperadiva@yahoo.com. MondaysSundays, 6 p.m Institute of Cinematic Arts, 12 West State Street, 3rd and 4th flrs.,.

Reading/Writing Tutoring

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 5:30-8:30pm. Institute of Cinematic Arts, 12 1/2 W. State St., 3rd floor. . 786247-9923. anitraoperadiva.com.

: Quilting classes for beginners and advanced stitchers. Learn to make your first quilt or learn a new technique. See the website, call, or come by the shop. varies . 912 925 0055. email@colonialquilts.us. colonialquilts.us. Colonial Quilts and Savannah Sewing Center, 11710 Largo Drive.

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 912-12660-7399. Call for fee information.

Singing Lessons with Anitra Opera Diva

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.

Russian Language Classes Meets in the Keller Williams Realty Learn to speak Russian. All experience lev- meeting room, 329 Commercial Drive. . els welcome, beginner to expert. Call for conquistador-spanish.com.

Stress Reduction: Arising Stillness in Zen info. . 912-713-2718.

Session II Visual Arts Classes and Workshops Stress-reducing practices for body, speech Now Registering and mind. Five Thursday night classes City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural from 6- 7:00pm. $15 drop-in; $70 for Affairs is now registering students for series. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach, Sensei. ceramics, metals, glass, fibers, jewelry, Savannah Zen Center 111 E. 34th St. 31401 painting and drawing, clay and basket revfugon@gmail.com .

Vocal Lessons making, Fused Glass Wind Chime workshop, Clay Bird Feeders workshop, Stained The Voice Co-op is a group of voice instrucGlass Picture Frame,and Melon Basket tors in Savannah, Georgia who believe in making class. Day and evening sessions the power of a nurturing community to for children, teens, and adults in all skill help voice students blossom into vibrant levels, March 24- May 2. Three week and artists. Each of our instructors have earned six week classes, and weekend workshops. the degree of Master of Music in Voice PerCall or see website for pricing and schedformance. Group master classes are held ule. Mondays, Saturdays.. (912) 651-6783. once each month for students of the Co-op. savannahga.gov/arts. Mondays, Saturdays. In the winter and spring the students will Sewing Classes have the opportuinty to present a vocie Beginner in sewing? Starting your clothing recital for the community. Varies . 912-656business or clothing line? Learn to sew.

0760. TheVoiceCoOp.org. The Voice Co-op, Industry standard sewing courses deDowntown. signed to meet your needs in the garment West Coast Swing Class industry. Open schedule. Savannah Sewing Interested in learning how to West Coast Swing? Come learn from the best in SavanAcademy. 1917 Bull St. . 912-290-0072. nah. Rick Cody will take you though the savsew.com.

Short Story Writing smooth rhythms of beach music to help Gives students with some experience in you get ready for the dance floor. $12 drop fiction and nonfiction storytelling the opin fee or $35 for 4 weeks Wednesdays, 7 portunity to use assigned readings, writing p.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@ homework, and workshop style critiques to gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. explore various writing techniques. Works Wednesdays, 7 p.m Salon de Baile Dance of Ernest Hemingway, Graham Greene, Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Yoga for Couples Ann Beattie and others will be studied.

Upon completion, students will understand A two hour class for prospective moms and their delivery partners. Learn labor and narrative structure and scenic writing, delivery stages and a “toolbox” of handsdialogue, character, place, word choice, rhythm and pacing, and the art of revision. on comfort measures from a labor doula, including breathing, massage, positioning, Offered by Georgia Southern’s Continuing and pressure points. Bring and exercise Education division in Savannah. Call or ball. Quarterly, Saturdays 1pm-3pm at email for days/times/pricing. . 912-6445967. jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu. ceps. Savannah Yoga Center. Call or email to register. $100 per couple. . 912-704-7650. georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cesavannahmenu.html.. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. douladeliveries.com.

Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Singing Classes Clubs & Organizations Bel Canto is the name of the style of sing13th Colony Sound Barbershop Chorus ing invented by Nicola Vaccai, which helps Sing in the harmonious barbershop style the voice become flexible and expressive, with the Savannah Chorus of the Barberimproves the vocal range and breathing shop Harmony Society No charge Mondays, capacity and is the technique Anitra War6:30 p.m. 912-344-9768. rfksav@gmail. ren uses to train her students. It carries com. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Mon-

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Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-6313452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. . abeniculturalarts@gmail.com.

Interested in exploring the role Savannah played in the American Revolution?

Join like-minded people including artists, writers, teachers and historians for discussion, site exploration and creative collaboration. Email Kathleen Thomas at exploretherevolution@gmail.com for more info. third Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. exploretherevolution@gmail.com. galleryespresso.com/. third Thursday of every month, 6 p.m Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

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. . 912925-0903. 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. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Call for info. . 912-308-6768.

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. . 912-2331240.

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/Savan-

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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. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead.com/. 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. . 912-5961962. 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.

Islands MOPS

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St. All are welcome. No charge. Contact Alice Vantrease via email or phone. . 912308-3208. alicevantrease@live.com.

Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group

Knittin’ Night

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.

Low Country Turners

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.

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

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

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

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 912-2380514. wildfibresavannah.com/. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m Wild Fibre, 409 East Liberty St. A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. . 912313-2230.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary

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

American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. Peacock Guild--For Writers and Book Lovers

A literary society for bibliophiles and writers. Writer’s Salon meetings are first Tues. 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.

Philo Cafe

Weekly Monday discussion group that meets 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations. Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see ThePhiloCafe on Facebook. . athenapluto@yahoo.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. Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

A local club for fans from all over the sci-fi /fantasy universe, role-players and gamers. Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Super King Buffet 10201 Abercorn St., Savannah at 7PM. Contact: kasak@comcast.net. Website: roguephoenix.org or on Facebook. . 912-308-2094. kasak@comcast.net. roguephoenix.org.

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.

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Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or see website for info. . 912-447-0943. hdb. org. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St.

Savannah Authors Autonomous Writing Group

Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month.

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Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

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 Free , 11 a.m. savannahsca.org. , 11 a.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Savannah Story Games

to learn and share our work. The group makes over 100 “wee care” gowns for memorial hospital each year. fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. 912 536 1447. debcreation@hotmail.com. smocking. org. fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive.

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation

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

Concerts

We play games that help us tell improvised Beginner classes Tuesdays and Thursstories. Get together over food - roleplaydays for six weeks. $60. Some equipment ers, storytellers, or the merely curious provided. After completing the class, you and help us create an amazing story in just may join the Savannah Fencing Club for $5/ three hours. We’ll use games with special month. Experienced fencers welcome. Call rules that craft characters, settings, and or email for info. . 912-429-6918. savanconflicts. Weekends, in different locales nahfencing@aol.com. check savannahstorygames.com for more Savannah Go Green information. free Fridays-Sundays. info@ Meets most Saturdays. Green events and savannahstorygames.com. savannahstoplaces. Share ways to Go Green each day. rygames.com. Fridays-Sundays Downtown Call for info. . 912-308-6768.

Savannah, downtown.

13th Colony Sound (Barbershop Singing)

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.

Coastal Jazz Association of Savannah presents Tony Monaco, acclaimed Hammond Organ artist, with Howard Paul on guitar. Students and CJA Members – Free / Non Members $20 Sun., March 23, 5 p.m. coastaljazz.org. westinsavannah.com/.

Sun., March 23, 5 p.m Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive.

Savannah Fencing Club

Savannah Jaycees

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 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. . 912-484-6710. 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, supportSavannah Newcomers Club ive environment. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Open to women who have lived in the 7:00pm, Atlanta Bread Company, Twelve Savannah area for less than two years.

Oaks Shopping Center, 5500 Abercorn.

Membership includes monthly luncheon Free and open to the public. See website and program. Activities, tours and events to or call for info. . savannahwritersgroup. help learn about Savannah and make new blogspot.com.

Tertulia en español at Foxy Loxy friends. . savannahnewcomersclub.com.

Savannah No Kidding!

Spanish conversation table. Meets second No Kidding. Join Savannah’s only social and fourth Thursday of each month. club for people without children! No 7:30pm to 9pm at Foxy Loxy, 1919 Bull membership fees, meet great new friends, street. Come practice your Spanish, have enjoy a wide variety of activities and events. a cafe con leche or Spanish wine, and savannahnokidding.angelfire.com/ or emeet nice people....All levels welcome. mail savannahnokidding@gmail.com . The Free. Purchase beverages and snacks. .

Historic District, Downtown Savannah. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Savannah Parrot Head Club Bull St. Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Join the volunteer organization that assists website for events calendar or send an email for Parrot Head gatherings. . savan- the U.S. Coast Guard. Meets 4th Wednesday at 6pm at Barnes, 5320 Waters Ave. All nahphc@yahoo.com. savannahphc.com.

Savannah Quilt Guild ages welcome. Prior experience/boat ownMeet the second Saturday, September ership not required. Call or see website for through June, at Woods of Savannah, 1764- info. . 912-598-7387. savannahaux.com.

C Hodgson Memorial. Social time 9:30am, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 Meets second Monday of each month, meetings 10:00am followed by a program.

7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, Open to all who are interested in quilting.

1108 Bull St. . 912-429-0940. rws521@ Membership is $25 per year. . (912) 598msn.com. vvasav.com.

9977. savannahquiltguild@comcast.net.

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

Waving Girls--Smocking Arts Guild of America

The Waving Girls welcomes smockers and all those who create fine heirloom items.

At each meeting there is an opportunity

“If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!” Mondays, 7pm. . 912-344-9768. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Thunderbolt Lodge #693, 3111 Rowland Ave. Graveface Fest II

An all-day music show featuring Kylesa, The Casket Girls, Dreamend, The Stargazer Lilies, mumbledust, Blackrune, Crazy Bag Lady. Sat., March 22. dollhouseproductions.tumblr.com/. Sat., March 22 Dollhouse Productions, 980 Industry Dr. Jazz Just Across the River

Live Music with Craig Tanner

Live music every Wednesday with Craig Tanner and rotating guests such as Eric Britt, Eric Dunn and Mr. Williams. FREE Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 6 p.m Bonna Bella Waterfront Grille, 2740 Livingston Avenue.

The Love and Soul Experience

Kimberly Gunn Music Presents The Love and Soul Experience every third Friday of the month beginning May 17th. There will be music, poetry, comedy, creative arts, and networking. Kimberly Gunn Music and friends will provide musical entertainment. An event for ages 18 and up. $10 Admission $12 VIP third Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. (912) 224-6084 or (912) 224-4461. kimberlygunn.com. third Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m The Eden Room, 1105 Stiles Avenue.

Lunchtime Lenten Concert Series: Brian Luckett, classical guitar

Trinity’s Lunchtime Lenten Concert Series continues with Brian Luckett on guitar in the church sanctuary. Featuring works of Antonio Lauro, Manuel Ponce and Francisco Tarrega. Lunch before or after the concert in the dining hall. 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and from 12:45-1:15 p.m.. Free to attend. Lunch is $5. Wed., March 19, 12:1512:45 p.m. 912-233-4766. trinity1848.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Wed., March 19, 12:15-12:45 p.m Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. Music: Third Thursdays on Tybee

The first “Third Thursdays on Tybee” concert for 2014 features Mike and the Marlins. Guitar, harmonica and conga drums play a variety of songs from the

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Piano Lessons

Give the gift of music. Piano lessons with a classically trained instructor, with theater and church experience. Adults & children welcome. All levels. Call Renee Miles, 912312-3977. GA Music Warehouse. . georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. Savannah Music Festival: Flamenco Meets Jazz: Dani De Morón/Aaron Diehl

Flamenco guitar meets jazz piano in this collaboration blending two extraordinary instrumentalists and two beloved musical traditions of Spain and the U.S. Thu., March 20, 12:30 p.m. and Fri., March 21, 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Thu., March 20, 12:30 p.m. and Fri., March 21, 12:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Savannah Music Festival: Simon CrawfordPhillips with Chamber Orchestra

Daniel Hope, ASO string players and others perform Stravinsky’s Concerto for String Orchestra in D Major ; Schoenberg’s Notturno (Adagio) for Violin, Harp & Strings in A-flat Major; Haydn’s Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in G, Hob. XVIII/4; Debussy’s Danse sacrée et profane for Harp and Strings, and Chausson’s Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings, Op. 21. $45 Mon., March 24, 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Mon., March 24, 6 p.m Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. Savannah Music Festival: Asif Ali Khan

Sufi soul from Pakistan’s reigning prince of qawwali music, Asif Ali Khan and his ninemember ensemble. A disciple of the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Asif Ali Khan is widely regarded as the music’s finest living exponent. $35 Tue., March 25, 7 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. uusavannah.org.

Tue., March 25, 7 p.m Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. Savannah Music Festival: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with Daniel Hope and Jessica Rivera

Under the direction of Robert Spano, the ASO performs Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 63, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 in G Major. $75, $65, $52, $42, $32 Sat., March 22, 7 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com.

Sat., March 22, 7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

with members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra featuring Fred Child of Performance Today. Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Violins in A minor, RV 522; Westhoff’s Imitazione delle Campane; and Richter Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons. $40-50 Sun., March 23, 3 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com. Sun., March 23, 3 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

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Savannah Music Festival: Chris Thile & Mike Marshall

Two of America’s most accomplished virtuoso mandolinists share the stage to perform a wide-ranging duo program. $40 Sat., March 22, 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter. com. Sat., March 22, 12:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Savannah Music Festival: Daniel Hope & Friends: Mozart, Brahms & Bartók

Mozart’s Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, K. 493 and Brahms’s Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 (reconstructed by Antony Gray, w/o piano). $45 Fri., March 21, 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Fri., March 21, 6 p.m Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. Savannah Music Festival: Estrella Morente

Spanish singing superstar makes her southern U.S. debut. $65, $55, $45, $35, $25 Fri., March 21, 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com. Fri., March 21, 8 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah Music Festival: Jason Isbell

Former Drive By Trucker who The New York Times calls “...one of America’s thoroughbred songwriters, with a knack for rueful melodies and the kind of grainy blue-collar detail that pins a song in your mind.” $30 Sun., March 23, 7 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. shipsofthesea.org.

Sun., March 23, 7 p.m Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Savannah Music Festival: Ladies Sing the Blues Feat. Catherine Russell and Charenee Wade

Channeling the pioneering vocal styles of 1920s blues divas, the program features arrangements under the musical direction of pianist Mark Shane and an all-star band. $40 Mon., March 24, 5 & 7:30 p.m. and Tue., March 25, 5 & 7:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter. com. Mon., March 24, 5 & 7:30 p.m. and Tue., March 25, 5 & 7:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

Savannah Music Festival: Performance Today’s Piano Puzzler Feat. Fred Child & Bruce Adolphe

Test your ears as Mr. Adolphe rewrites a popular melody in the style of a great Savannah Music Festival: The Avett Brothers classical composer and then challenges North Carolina brothers (banjoist Scott you to guess the tune and composer. A Avett and guitarist Seth Avett) formed The popular NPR favorite comes to Savannah.

Avett Brothers with standup bass player $20 Mon., March 24, 12:30 p.m. savannahBob Crawford have six albums out and fans musicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter. across the globe. $75, $62, $52, $42, $32 com. Mon., March 24, 12:30 p.m Charles H. Thu., March 20, 8:30 p.m. and Fri., March Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Savannah Music Festival: Punch Brothers 21, 8:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org.

Mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris savannahcivic.com. Thu., March 20, 8:30 Eldridge, banjoist Noam Pickelny, violinist p.m. and Fri., March 21, 8:30 p.m Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Gabe Witcher and bassist Paul KowertSavannah Music Festival: Celebrating Vivaldi -make their third SMF appearance since Lecture and chamber orchestra perforcontinues on p. 56 mance by Daniel Hope & Lorenza Borrani

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1 ___ Bator (Mongolia’s capital) 5 Part of a war plane 11 Italian or Swiss summit 14 Fantasy sports option 15 Jiddah’s leaned 16 ___ Paulo (Brazil’s most populous city) 17 Bathrooms brimming with lawn clippings?

19 Fashion world star Anna 20 Words prior to “touche” or “tureen” 21 Obvious disdain 23 Wheat bread Pitt almost took away for 2011 26 Appomattox initials 29 Country musician Axetone 30 Just ___, skip and jump away 31 Scandinavian fans of Wiggum’s kid (in Simpsons-iana)?

34 Quantity of bricks?

35 Two from Tijuana 36 Stir things up 37 British artist William with a 1745 portrait of him and his pug dog 39 Hands out 43 Bangkok bankroll 44 Utmost ordinal 45 Wood that flavors bourbon 46 Thousand dollar bills that fly and roost?

50 1052, to Tacitus 51 Last half of a tiny food contaminant (with first

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52 “Two Virgins” musician Yoko 53 Folks who Owen Meany films, say 54 Pang or misgiving 56 Military turndown 59 Big poet for java 60 Location of what to ditch from all long solutions (and from Across/ Down hints) for this all to work 66 Yahoo’s stock in 1996, for short 67 Start to unify?

68 Pinocchio, notoriously 69 Brand Ides 70 “Grande” Arizona attraction 71 Vigorous

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5 Feat POTUS 6 Jason’s mythical craft 7 Road tripe quorum 8 “I dunno,” in day books 9 “___ for igloo” 10 “Mama” of 1960s pop 11 Part of ASAP 12 Hill who sang “Doo Wop (That Tee-heeing)” 13 Toepieces of discussion 18 “___ Gang” (film shorts with kid “Rascals”)

22 Potful at cook-offs 23 “Right hand on holy book” situation 24 “Buzz off, fly!”

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27 Took a hop 28 Bad guys pursuant of peace, man 31 Latvian-born artist Marek 32 Mila’s “That 70’s Show” costar 33 Code and sea-lemon, for two 35 Transylvanian count, informally 38 Bubbling, in a way 40 Pro tour sport 41 Unworldly sort 42 Things worn to go downhill fast 46 Fined without fault 47 Hour for a British cup, traditionally 48 Gaucho’s grasslands 49 How you might wax nostalgic 50 Works of art on walls 53 Auction node 55 Meanly, in nouns (abbr.)

57 City on a fjord 58 Prompt jaws to drop, say 61 UFC fighting classification, for short 62 Holm of filmdom 63 Quick shot of brandy 64 Williams with a “Mortal City” album 65 Cook bacon

MAR 19-25, 2014

Eagles, Beatles, Morrison and more, but with a twist and reggae vibe. Rain location: Spanky’s Beachside,1605 Strand Avenue.

Free and open to the public. Thu., March 20, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-472-5071. Thu., March 20, 5:30-7 p.m Tybee Roundabout, Tybrisa Street and Strand Avenue.

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A double bill of two Brooklyn-based enKnauer performs Haydn’s Sonata in E flat sembles that blend folk, rock and country, Major, Hob. XVI:49; Mozart’s Sonata in A with roots ranging from the South to the Major K. 331 (“Alla Turca”; and Schubert’s other side of the Atlantic. $30 Thu., March Four Impromptus, D. 935 (Op. posth. 142.

20, 7:30 p.m. and Fri., March 21, 7:30 p.m. $25 Thu., March 20, 11 a.m. savannahmusavannahmusicfestival.org. shipsofthesea. sicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Thu., org. Thu., March 20, 7:30 p.m. and Fri., March 20, 11 a.m Trinity United Methodist March 21, 7:30 p.m Ships of The Sea MuChurch, 225 West President St. seum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Savannah Music Festival: Preservation Hall Jazz Band In Concert

The band from New Orleans (Charlie Gabriel, clarinet; Freddie Lonzo, trombone; Ben Jaffe, bass & tuba; Rickie Monie, piano; Joseph Lastle, Jr., drums; and Clint Maegen, saxophone) has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate classic New Orleans Jazz. $35 Thu., March 20, 6 & 8:30 p.m. and Fri., March 21, 6 & 8:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com.

Thu., March 20, 6 & 8:30 p.m. and Fri., March 21, 6 & 8:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Savannah Music Festival: Southern Soul Assembly Feat. JJ Grey, Anders Osborne, Marc Broussard & Luther Dickinson

Inspired by the roots of southern rock, gospel and blues, these four acclaimed guitarists join forces for the first time in an all-acoustic program that will include solos, duos, trios and quartet performances. $45 Sat., March 22, 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. shipsofthesea.org. Sat., March 22, 6 p.m Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Savannah Music Festival: Tara Erraught, Mezzo Soprano

MAR 19-25, 2014

The Irish-born singer performs Haydn’s Scena di Berenice; Brahms Gypsy Songs and other selections. $45 Tue., March 25, 6

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Savannah Music Festival: Tomatito “Soy Flamenco”

Tomatito is a multi GRAMMY award-winning flamenco guitar soloist whose newest album “Soy Flamenco” was just awared with the 2013 Latin GRAMMY for Best Flamenco Album. Accompanied by his ensemble, including dancer Paloma Fantova. $65 $55, $45, $35, $25 Thu., March 20, 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com. Thu., March 20, 8 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Savannah Music Festival: Christian Sands, Piano

Young pianist Christian Sands’ meteoric rise in the jazz world includes performances at the 2006 and 2007 GRAMMY Awards.

He has performed with Wycliffe Gordon, Terrance Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, and James Moody. $20 Tue., March 25, 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Tue., March 25, 12:30 p.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

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. . 912-925-7416. savh_tango@yahoo.com.

Ballroom Group Dance Class

Weekly ballroom dance classes focus on two types of dance each month. Open to partners/couples or to solos. The $35 for 4 weeks or $10 drop in Featured dances in March will be Salsa and East Coast Swing..

Mondays, 7 p.m. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Featured dances in March will be Salsa and East Coast Swing. Mondays, 7 p.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Ballroom/Latin Group Class

Every Tuesday and Wednesday we will be having group classes at 8pm! Tuesdays classes will focus on FUNdamental steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday’s classes will be more specific and advanced elements. Each class will have specific themes, so stay tuned for details. $15/person and $25/couple Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

912-335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail. com. savannahballroomdancing.com.

Wednesdays, 8 p.m Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

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 Dance Adult Ballet Class ins available. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Waters Ave. . 912-414-1091. info@cybelle3.

Lincoln St, offers adult ballet on Thursdays, com. cybelle3.com.

6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class. Call for info. Beginning Pole Fitness Our pole classes offer a fun and flirty way . 912-234-8745.

Adult Intermediate Ballet to get a great workout in a safe and com-

fortable environment. Our National Miss Fitness 2013 and Miss Georgia Pole 2012 instructor, Sabrina Madsen, will teach you the basics including spins and pole dance moves. All fitness levels are welcome! $25 for drop-in or 5 for $100 (must be used in 30 days) Tuesdays, 8 p.m. (801) 673-6737. firstcitysav@gmail.com. Tuesdays, 8 p.m First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. Belly Dance Classes with Nicole Edge

At Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. Beginners class-Wednesdays 7-8pm Advanced class-Fridays 6-7pm $15 per session, discount for Fitness on Broughton members. . 912-596-0889. edgebellydance.com. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. 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.

Dance for Peace

A weekly gathering to benefit locals in need. Music, dancing, fun for all ages. Donations of nonperishable food and gently used or new clothing are welcomed. Free and open to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m.

912-547-6449. xavris21@yahoo.com. Sundays, 3 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Dance Lessons (Salsa, Bachata)

Learn to dance Salsa & Bachata. For info, call Austin (912-704-8726) or Omar (Spanish - 787-710-6721). Thursdays. 912-704-

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Dance Party

Join us on Thursdays at 8pm for fun, friendship, and dancing! Parties are free for our students and are only $10 for visitors ($15 for couples). free - $15 Thursdays, 8 p.m. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Thursdays, 8 p.m Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

FUNdamentals Dance Lesson

Every Tuesday and Wednesday we will be having group classes at 8pm! Tuesdays classes will focus on FUNdamental steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday’s classes will be more specific and advanced elements. Each class will have specific themes, so stay tuned for details. $15/ person $25/couple Tuesdays, 8 p.m. 912335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Tuesdays, 8 p.m Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Home Cookin’ Cloggers

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

Irish Dance Classes

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. . 912-704-2052. prideofirelandga@gmail.com.

Kids/Youth Dance Class

Kids Group class on various Ballroom and Latin dances. Multiple teachers. Ages 4-17 currently enrolled in the program. Prepares youth for social and/or competitive dancing. $15/person Saturdays, 10 a.m.

912-335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail. com. savannahballroomdancing.com.

Saturdays, 10 a.m Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Line Dancing

Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pm10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar.

Come early and learn a new dance from 7:30pm-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.

Monthly Dance Parties

Ready to put those dance moves into action? Come join our dance party! Our dance parties are every 3rd Friday of the month from 8pm-10pm. Our dance parties are designed for you to practice all of the things that you have learned in your private lessons, group lessons, or if

you just want to come and have some fun!

FREE for private lesson students/ $5.oo for social dancers third Friday of every month, 8 p.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. third Friday of every month, 8 p.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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.

RAVE NIGHT with DJ ORSON WELLS

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 Salsa Lessons by Salsa Savannah

Tues. 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Thur.

8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Sun. 5pm-6pm 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.

a.m. (912) 644-5219. aca_questions@ chlink.org. chathamsafetynet.org. savannahcivic.com. Sat., March 22, 10 a.m The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Art on Tap: Red Hare Brewing Company

Featured this month is Red Hare Brewing Company of Marietta, Georgia. Red Hare creates a variety of craft beers, including a limited edition, Rabbit’s Reserve Series, released only a few times a year. Tickets are $10 for Telfair members and $15 for non-members; pricing includes one drink ticket, light appetizers and general museum admission. A wine and beer cash bar will be available and the Jepson Café will be open for dinner. Thu., March 20, 5 p.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Thu., March 20, 5 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Farm a la Carte: A Mobile Farmer’s Market

At various spots around town, including Green Truck on Wednesdays, 2:30pm6:30pm. Bethesda Farmers’ Market on Thursdays, 3:00-5:30pm. Forsyth Park Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, 9am-1pm.

Sustainable meats, organic produce, local dairy. . revivalfoods.com. greentruckpub. com. Green Truck Pub, 2430 Habersham St. FREE: NAMI Family-to-Family Educational Course

NAMI Family-to-Family is an educational course for family, caregivers and friends of individuals living with mental illness. What You Should Expect: •Meets for 12 session,

2.0 hours each, free of cost. •Designed for loved ones (over age 18) of individuals living with mental illness. •Taught by trained family members of individuals living with mental illness. •Provides critical information and strategies related to caregiving.

•Incorporates presentations, discussion and exercises. •Designated an Evidence Based Practice in 2013 by SAMHSA. FREE Tue., March 25, 6 p.m. 912-353-7143. nami-savannah@namisavannah.org. nami.org. Tue., March 25, 6 p.m The Reed House, 1144 Cornell Street.

Guided Tours of the Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre on a 20-30 minute tour. Restoration, architecture, history of the theatre and of early cinema. $4. Group rates for ten or more. School trips available. No reservations needed for 10:30am, 1:30pm and 2pm. Other times by appointment. Call for info. . 912-525-5023. lucastheatre.com.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. NeoPopRealist Art Contest Dedicated ti its 25Year Anniversary

Deadline: December 15, 2014. Artists’re welcome to submit up to 3 images of NeoPopRealist work as .JPEG files 300dpi with brief info about self & work’s medium, email: neopoprealismPRESS@mail.com.

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Savannah Swing Cats--Swing Dancing

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

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

Zumba & Zumba Toning with Anne

Ditch the workout & join the party. All levels welcome. Wednesdays, 6:30 PM 7:30PM. Lake Mayer Community Center 1850 East Montgomery Crossroads $5 class - discount cards available Bring a friend & it’s free for you! . 912-596-1952.

Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Events

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Fair

Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council is hosting an Affordable Care Act Enrollment Fair on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 10 AM to 2 PM. The event will take place on the second floor of the Savannah Civic Center. Enrollment assistance will be provided by Certified Application Counselors. Come get the health insurance coverage you need to stay healthy!

Participate for a chance to win a $100 WalMart gift card! Limited quantities of bagged lunches will be available. STAY HEALTHY. GET INSURED. FREE Sat., March 22, 10

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The original Midnight Tour

One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 . 1-866-666-3323.

6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street.

an early 19th century tea. Tour areas of the Davenport House where tea service took place, then enjoy afternoon tea served by costumed interpreters. Guests must be able to walk up and down stairs. $18.

Reservations recommended. Thu., March 20, 5 p.m. and Fri., March 21, 4:30 p.m. davenporthousemuseum.org. Thu., March 20, 5 p.m. and Fri., March 21, 4:30 p.m Davenport House, 324 East State St. Uruguayan Trade Delegation Open House

PBJ Pantry

A networking event with senior Uruguayan political and business leaders in the logistics industry. Free and open to the public.

Registration required. Thu., March 20, 3-5 p.m. wtcsavannah.org/events/. Thu., March 20, 3-5 p.m World Trade Center Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Rd.

Savannah Care Center Walk/Run for Life

Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market

A free food pantry held every Thursday, 1011am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 . ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

A fundraiser for Savannah Care Center and a family event for all ages. Walk or run your way around Daffin Park for a minimum of one lap. The run is a 5K. Sat., March 22, 9-11 a.m. 912.236.0916. savannahcarecenter.org. Sat., March 22, 9-11 a.m Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. Savannah Storytellers

Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 912-349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt. Wednesdays, 6 p.m Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. SCCPSS Seeks Parent and Community Feedback through Online Survey

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System invites all parents and community members to take part in the annual SCCPSS Climate Survey to provide feedback about their child’s school, and the school system in general. The feedback helps to guide and focus the work of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The survey can be found on the homepage of the district’s website at www.sccpss.com, through Tuesday 3/25.

Through March 25. sccpss.com. Through March 25 Shire of Forth Castle Fighter Practice

Local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth Park (south end) for fighter practice and general hanging out. For those interested in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. . savannahsca.org.

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The State Railroad Museum celebrates over 100 years of steam railroad with all day events:Locomotion Lab, a behind the scenes info session about the care and feeding of a steam locomotive, blacksmithing demo, Steam Hammer demo, handcar activity, and site tour by steam train. Tours of the inside of the 1913 restored steam locomotive plus executive rail car tours.

Regular admission applies Sat., March 22, 9 a.m. and Sun., March 23, 9 a.m. 915651-6823. chsgeorgia.org. Sat., March 22, 9 a.m. and Sun., March 23, 9 a.m Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

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Festivals

Vendors offering produce, prepared foods, crafts, plus storytime, musical performances, and community information. Every Saturday. Free and open to the public Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. wifarmersmarket@ aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org/. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market, 111 Walthour Rd @ Islands Community Church.

Fitness

$5 Community Yoga Classes

Savannah Power Yoga offers a community yoga class nearly every day of the week for just $5. All proceeds support local organizations. Check out our schedule at www. savannahpoweryoga.com for details. Note that most of our classes are heated to 90 degrees and you will sweat! Bring a yoga mat, towel and some water and get ready to have some fun! $5 Mondays-Fridays, Sundays. (912) 695-9990. info@savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga. com. savannahpoweryoga.com/. MondaysFridays, Sundays Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Rd. 8th Annual Dog Lovers’ Walk at The Landings

Spring is here and with it, our 8th Annual Dog Lovers’ Walk! Save the date, but become part of our efforts efforts NOW! “Help Us Help Them” – the more than 2,800 homeless dogs and cats entrusted to our care each year. Only with your help, we will be able to reach this year’s fundraising goal of $25,000 and at least 20 teams. Join HSGS for the walk, complimentary breakfast & coffee and pet vendors. donations requests Sat., March 22, 8:30 a.m. (912) 354-9515 x106. lgrant@humanesocietysav. org. messiahsk.com. Sat., March 22, 8:30 a.m Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 Westridge Road (The Landings).

Al-Anon Family Groups

An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. the message of Al-Anon is one of strength and hope for friends/family of problem drinkers.

Al-Anon is for adults. Alateen is for people age 13-19. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. check website or call for info. . 912-598-9860. savannahalanon.com.

who have had or are considering bariatric surgery. Free to attend. Call or see website for info. . 912-350-3438. memorialhealth. com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Beach Body Workouts with Laura

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

Beastmode Fitness Group Training

Train with this elite team. A total body program that trims, tones and gets results.

Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. . beastmodefitnessga.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. Bellydancing Fusion Classes

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

Blue Water Yoga

Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm. Fri., 9:30am-10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. . egs5719@ aol.com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr.

Saturdays, 11 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Saturdays, 11 a.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Israeli Krav Maga Self-Defense Classes

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

Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

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

Mommy and Baby Yoga

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

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

Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba.

Prices vary. Call for schedule. . 912-3558811. savj.org. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

series of 6-week classes. Thursdays. A mindful approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery. Instructor Ann Carroll. $120. Call or email for info. . 912-704-7650. ann@ aikyayoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St.

For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments. Free to attend. Open to anyone i need of support for the caregiving they provide. . savannahcommons.com.

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

Fitness Classes at the JEA

Free Caregiver Support Group

Dude’s Day at Savannah Climbing Coop

Thursdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Thursday men climb for half price, $5. See website for info. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m.

912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop. com. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m Savannah Climbing CoOp, 302 W Victory Dr. Hiking & Biking at Skidaway Island State Park

Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily 7am10pm. Call or see website. . 912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Insanity Workout Group Class

INSANITY turns old-school interval training on its head. Work flat out in 3 to 5-min blocks, and take breaks only long enough to gulp some air and get right back to Bariatric Surgery Support Group work. It’s called Max Interval Training, First Wednesday each month, 7pm, and because it keeps your body working at third Saturday, 10am, in Mercer Auditorium maximum capacity through your entire of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those workout. $10 or $80 for 10 fitness classes

Qigong Classes

Renagade Workout

Free fitness workout, every Saturday, 9:00 am at Lake Mayer Park. For women only.

Offered by The Fit Lab. Information: 912376-0219 . Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

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

Ladies Day at Savannah Climbing Coop

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

Savannah Disc Golf

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

Savannah Striders Running and Walking Club

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Tai Chi Lessons in Forsyth Park

Tuesdays, 9am-10am. $10. North End of Forsyth Park. Email for info. . relaxsavannah@gmail.com. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Turbo Kick Cardio Workout

Lose calories while dancing and kick-boxing. No experience or equipment needed.

Tues. and Thurs. 6pm, Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton Wed. 6pm Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. $5 . 586-822-1021. facebook. com/turbokicksavannah.

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Free for people with cancer and cancer survivors. 6:30pm Tuesdays. 12:45pm Thursdays. Fitness One, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine at Memorial. Call for info. . 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Zumba and Zumba/Toning with Mai

Fall/Winter schedule. Mondays at 8:30AM Zumba/Toning Lake Mayer Community Center 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads $5.00/class Mondays/Wednesdays at 6:00PM Zumba/Toning Windsor Forest Elementary Gym 308 Briarcliff Circle $5.00/class Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:00AM Zumba/Toning Curves @ Savannah Mall (912) 921-1771 14045 Abercorn St #1610 31419 $5.00/class (Non-Members) Tuesdays @ 5:30PM Zumba St. Paul CME Social Hall (912) 233-2849 123 Brady St (at Barnard St) 31401 $3.00/class (NonMembers) Wednesdays @ 9:30AM Zumba/ Toning Frank Murray Community Center (912) 898-3320 160 Wilmington Is Rd 31414 $3.00/class Bring water, proper shoes and attire. . 912-604-9890.

Zumba Fitness (R) with April

Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm.

Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. $5 for nonmenbers. call for info. . 912349-4902.

Food Events

Art on Tap

Happy Hour experience with sights, sounds and latest exhibitions at the Telfair Museum Jepson Center. Admission includes one drink ticket, light appetizers and museum admission. Wine and beer cash bar also available. Sponsored by Connect Savannah. $10 Telfair Museum Members/ $15 Non-Members telfair.org. telfair.org/jepson/. Visit the Jepson for Happy Hour and experience the sights, sounds and latest exhibitions. The Jepson Café features a different brewery or winery each month who will be on hand to answer questions about their products. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Includes one drink ticket.

Cash bar. telfair.org/ArtOnTap.. telfair.org/ jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat,

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

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

Prepare Sunday Suppers at Union Mission

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

public 24 hours/day, year round. Confidential. All items collected are destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. .

912-344-3333. armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Bariatric Surgery Information Session

Information on bariatric surgery and the program at Memorial Health Bariatrics.

Learn surgical procedures offered, support and education programs involved, and how bariatric surgery can affect patients’ lives.

Call or see website for info. Free to attend.

Hoskins Center at Memorial. . 912-3503438. bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Diabetes Alert Day--Free Screenings

A free, no-appointment glucose test to check for diabetes. About 7 million Americans have this disease and don’t know it. Three locations: MHUP Richmond Hill Family Practice, 2429 Highway 17 South, Health Affordable Care Act/Health Insurance EnrollRichmond Hill; MHUP – Rincon, 241 Silment Fair verwood Commercial Drive, Rincon; MHUP Health insurance enrollment assistance – Islands, 1001 Memorial Lane, Savannah. from state of Georgia Certified Application Sponsored by Memorial Health University’s Counselors. Bring the following docuMetabolic Institute. Free and open to the ments for every member of your household public Tue., March 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 912who needs insurance coverage, in order 350-7020. Tue., March 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m Free Hearing and Speech Screening to complete your application: • Social Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. Speech: Security card(s) • Birth certificate(s) or First Thursdays,. Call or see website legal immigrant number(s) • Employer for times. . 912-355-4601. savannahproof of income (pay stub, W2 form, tax return) Participate for a chance to win a $100 Walmart gift card. Limited quantities of bagged lunches and parking reimbursement incentives Free and open to the public. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

speechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. Free HIV Testing at Chatham County Health Dept.

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

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

Enroll in the new health care plan between Oct. 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014. Free, in-person guidance and counseling for enrolling in the new health plan can be done by appointment at: Curtis V. Cooper Health Clinic, 912-527-1115; and J.C. Lewis Health Clinic, 912-721-6726. Or general information at CVS, Kroger, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, or Walmart pharmacies. Through March 31. 912-651-7730. chathamcountysafetynet.org. Through March 31 Hypnobirthing

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Alcoholics Anonymous

For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join.

Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. . 912-356-3688. savannahaa.com.

Armstrong Prescription Drug Drop-Off

Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. hosts a permanent drop box for disposing of unused prescription drugs and over the counter medication. In the lobby of the University Police building on campus. Open to the

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Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent social events. Sign up online or look for the Savannah Striders Facebook page. . savystrider.com.

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Free will astrology

by Rob brezsny | beautyandtruth@freewillastrology.com

ARIES

nourish your creativity?

into the future.

“When you plant seeds in the garden, you don’t dig them up every day to see if they have sprouted yet,” says Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron. “You simply water them and clear away the weeds; you know that the seeds will grow in time.” That’s sound advice for you, Aries. You are almost ready to plant the metaphorical seeds that you will be cultivating in the coming months.

Having faith should be a key element in your plans for them. You’ve got to find a way to shut down any tendencies you might have to be an impatient control freak. Your job is simply to give your seeds a good start and provide them with the persistent follow-up care they will need.

LEO

SAGITTARIUS

The Google Ngram Viewer is a tool that scans millions of books to map how frequently a particular word is used over the course of time. For instance, it reveals that “impossible” appears only half as often in books published in the 21st century as it did in books from the year 1900. What does this mean? That fantastic and hard-to-achieve prospects are less impossible than they used to be? I don’t know, but I can say this with confidence: If you begin fantastic and hard-to-achieve prospects sometime soon, they will be far less impossible than they used to be.

TAURUS

VIRGO

“Thank you, disillusionment,” says Alanis Morissette in her song “Thank U.” “Thank you, frailty,” she continues. “Thank you, nothingness. Thank you, silence.” I’d love to hear you express that kind of gratitude in the coming days, Taurus. Please understand that I don’t think you will be experiencing a lot of disillusionment, frailty, nothingness, and silence. Not at all. What I do suspect is that you will be able to see, more clearly than ever before, how you have been helped and blessed by those states in the past. You will understand how creatively they motivated you to build strength, resourcefulness, willpower, and inner beauty.

The Tibetan mastiff is a large canine species with long golden hair. If you had never seen a lion and were told that this dog was a lion, you might be fooled. And that’s exactly what a zoo in Luohe, China did. It tried to pass off a hearty specimen of a Tibetan mastiff as an African lion. Alas, a few clever zoo-goers saw through the charade when the beast started barking. Now I’ll ask you, Virgo: Is there anything comparable going on in your environment? Are you being asked to believe that a big dog is actually a lion, or the metaphorical equivalent?

There should be nothing generic or normal or routine about this week, Sagittarius. If you drink beer, for example, you shouldn’t stick to your usual brew. You should track down and drink the hell out of exotic beers with brand names like Tactical Nuclear Penguin and Ninja Vs. Unicorn and Doctor Morton’s Clown Poison. And if you’re a lipstick user, you shouldn’t be content to use your old standard, but should instead opt for kinky types like Sapphire Glitter Bomb, Alien Moon Goddess, and Cackling Black Witch. As for love, it wouldn’t make sense to seek out romantic adventures you’ve had a thousand times before. You need and deserve something like wild sacred eternal ecstasy or screaming sweaty flagrant bliss or blasphemously reverent waggling rapture.

(March 21-April 19)

(April 20-May 20)

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)

I bet your support system will soon be abuzz with fizzy mojo and good mischief.

Your web of contacts is about to get deeper and feistier and prettier. Pounce, Gemini, pounce! Summon extra clarity and zest as you communicate your vision of what you want. Drum up alluring tricks to attract new allies and inspire your existing allies to assist you better. If all goes as I expect it to, business and pleasure will synergize better than they have in a long time. You will boost your ambitions by socializing, and you will sweeten your social life by plying your ambitions.

CANCER

MAR 19-25, 2014

(June 21-July 22)

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During her 98 years on the planet, Barbara Cartland wrote 723 romance novels that together sold a billion copies. What was the secret of her success?

Born under the sign of Cancer the Crab, she knew how productive she could be if she was comfortable. Many of her work sessions took place while she reclined on her favorite couch covered with a white fur rug, her feet warmed with a hot water bottle. As her two dogs kept her company, she dictated her stories to her secretary. I hope her formula for success inspires you to expand and refine your own personal formula -- and then apply it with zeal during the next eight weeks. What is the exact nature of the comforts that will best

(July 23-Aug. 22)

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In T. S. Eliot’s poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” the narrator seems tormented about the power of his longing.

“Do I dare to eat a peach?” he asks. I wonder what he’s thinking. Is the peach too sweet, too juicy, too pleasurable for him to handle? Is he in danger of losing his self-control and dignity if he succumbs to the temptation? What’s behind his hesitation? In any case, Libra, don’t be like Prufrock in the coming weeks. Get your finicky doubts out of the way as you indulge your lust for life with extra vigor and vivacity. Hear what I’m saying? Refrain from agonizing about whether or not you should eat the peach. Just go ahead and eat it.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Born under the sign of Scorpio, Neil Young has been making music professionally for over 45 years. He has recorded 35 albums and is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In early 1969, three of his most famous songs popped out of his fertile imagination on the same day. He was sick with the flu and running a 103-degree fever when he wrote “Cowgirl in the Sand,” “Cinnamon Girl,” and “Down by the River.” I suspect you may soon experience a milder version of this mythic event, Scorpio. At a time when you’re not feeling your best, you could create a thing of beauty that will last a long time, or initiate a breakthrough that will send ripples far

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Actor Gary Oldman was born and raised in London. In the course of his long career he has portrayed a wide range of characters who speak English with American, German, and Russian accents. He has also lived in Los Angeles for years. When he signed on to play a British intelligent agent in the 2011 film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, he realized that over the years he had lost some of his native British accent.

He had to take voice lessons to restore his original pronunciations. I suspect you have a metaphorically comparable project ahead of you, Capricorn. It may be time to get back to where you once belonged.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Every now and then, you’re blessed with a small miracle that inspires you to see everyday things with new vision. Common objects and prosaic experiences get stripped of their habitual expectations, allowing them to become almost as enchanting to you as they were before numb familiarity set in. The beloved people you take for granted suddenly remind you of why you came to love them in the first place. Boring acquaintances may reveal sides of themselves that are quite entertaining. So are you ready and eager for just such an outbreak of curiosity and a surge of fun surprises? If you are, they will come. If you’re not, they won’t.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

Before she died, Piscean actress Elizabeth Taylor enjoyed more than 79 years of life on this gorgeous, maddening planet. But one aptitude she never acquired in all that time was the ability to cook a hard-boiled egg. Is there a pocket of ignorance in your own repertoire that rivals this lapse, Pisces? Are there any fundamental life skills that you probably should have learned by now? If so, now would be a good time to get to work on mastering them.

happenings | continued from 59 use her natural instincts, trust her body, release emotions and facilitate relaxation during labor and delivery. Five class series on Monday evenings, 6pm. Location: 100 Riverview Dr. $300/group sessions. $600/ private sessions. Call or email for info and reservations. . 912-704-7650. carroll362@ bellsouth.net.

Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Relaxation Therapy

Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching.

Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. . 912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com.

La Leche League of Savannah

A breast feeding support group for new/ expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website for location and other info. . 912-897-9544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga.html.

Living Smart Fitness Club

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

912-447-6605.

Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services.

Open 7pm-11pm nightly. . 800-264-7154.

Psychic Shrink Indiegogo event

If you are interested in Holistic healing, acupuncture, trauma release, EMDR, Energy Medicine, Chakras, Reiki, Meridians/ Elements, Chinese Medicine - you will love my project. Please help me get my work to a larger audience. Advanced certified Energy medicine practitioner, Intuitive, Ellen Farrell, MA, EEM-AP whom Donna Eden called “an amazing seer!” https://www. facebook.com/events/1394475330818571/ http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ psychic-shrink/x/6371707 varies MondaysSundays, midnight. 912-247-4263. ellen@ ellenfarrell.com. Mondays-Sundays, midnight Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Savannah CPR Initiative

An initiative by the City of Savannah to train 6,000 Savannahians in CPR by year’s end.

The City will train 1,000 Savannahians in CPR this year. Each of these trainees will in turn pledge to train at least five other individuals, bringing to 6,000 the total number of Savannahians trained in CPR. The hope is that “Savannah’s 6,000” will vastly improve our community’s ability to respond to sudden cardiac emergencies, doubling our survival rate for witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Call for info. . 912-651-6410.

LGBT

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 Uni-

versalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor.

New location effective 11/2012. .

Georgia Equality Savannah

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

Savannah Pride, Inc.

Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBT community in the South.

Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month, 7pm, at FCN office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. .

912-288-7863. heather@savpride.com.

Stand Out Youth

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. . 912-352-2611.

Literary Events

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

Meets last Sunday of the month, 4pm. Call for info. . 912-447-6605. sjchs.org/body. cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Georgia Loves Local Authors

FREE and open to the public! A day for local books, readers and writers! Meet local authors and publishers. Purchase local books. Learn writing and publishing tips, and sign up for a writing group or a book club. Authors will speak about their book, and to share marketing tips and what they know about writing and publishing. Reserve space to showcase your book: Rachael.K.Hartman@owlofhope.com or 318-319-6893 Directions: -I-16 W to exit 155 -Turn right onto Pooler Parkway -At second light, turn right onto Pine Barren Road -Turn left into Morgan’s Corner shopping center Contact BooKafe: 912-4503500, or bookafe.savannah@gmail.com FREE 318-319-6893. rachael.k.hartman@ owlofhope.com. BooKafe, 920-G Morgan’s Corner Road.

Tea Time at Ola’s (Book Club)

A book discussion group that meets the 4th Tuesday, 1pm. Bring a book you’ve read this month and tell all about it. Treats to share are always welcomed. Tea is provided. Call for info. . 912-232-5488. liveoakpl.org/. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 East Bay St. Pets & Animals

Low Cost Pet Clinic

TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 5pm-6pm.

Vaccinations: $12, ($2 is donated to Savannah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. . tailsspin.com. tailsspin.com.

TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village.

Operation New Hope

Operation New Hope allows inmates to train unadoptable dogs from the Humane

Society for Greater Savannah. The goals of the program are to decrease the recidivism rate among Chatham County inmates, help inmates learn a new skill, and help previously unadoptable dogs find loving homes. The graduated dogs are available for adoption can be viewed at www.humansocietvsav.org, and www.chathamsheriff. org. Operation New Hope is funded by the Humane Society and community donations. . chathamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav. org/. Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Repticon Savannah Reptile & Exotic Animal Show

Repticon Savannah is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise.

Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts, animal seminars, and kid’s activities Adults - $10, Children (5-12) - $5, 4 & under – Free 863-268-4273. info@repticon. com. Georgia Army National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Dr. St. Almo’s

Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Palace. 912-234-3336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. 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. $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. 21:1) . 912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.org/ georgia.

A Buddhist Meditation Center

Welcoming all lineages and spiritual traditions. Newcomers to meditation welcome.

Daily meditation, study groups and classes.

Sunday includes a talk given by resident priest on Buddhist philosophy and how it relates to daily life. The center is available for individual and group retreats, weddings and funerals. Visit Savannahzencenter.com for schedule and see us on Facebook. Soto Zen lineage, resident Priest Un Shin Cindy Beach Sensei. 912-427-7265 . The Savannah Zen Center, 111 E. 34th St.

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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 See website for info. . vineyardsavannah.org.

Unity Church of Savannah

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A New Church in the City, For the City

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

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

Liberal religious community where people with different beliefs gather as one faith.

Sundays, 11am. Email, call or see website for info. . 912-234-0980. admin@uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. Sunday Celebration services 9:15am and 11am. Children’s Church and childcare 11am. Thursday noon prayer service. See website or call for info on classes, workshops, and more. . 912-355-4704. unityofsavannah.org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

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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. 6:00pm7:00pm. Call for info. . 912-233-5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th Street.

Adult Coed Flag Football League

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.

Derby Devils Roller Derby Classes

Savannah Friends Meeting (Quakers)

Savannah Reiki Share

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.

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. South Valley Baptist Church

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 Catholic Singles helps you connect with God and discover A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 meet his incredible purpose for your life. Join frequently for fun, fellowship and service. us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Send email or check website to receive Habersham YMCA. tapestrysavannah.com. announcements of activities and to suggest ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham activities for the group. . familylife@diosav. Branch), 6400 Habersham St. Theology on Tap org. diosav.org/familylife-singles.

Christmas Psychic Reading Madness Sale Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pmDecember Madness Sale!!!!!!! $15 for 20 10:30pm. Like Facebook page: Theology on minute phone readings! payable at PayPal Tap Downtown Savannah. . distillerysavan-

8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. . 912220-3474. savadultrec.com.

Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamps. savannahderby.com.

Grief 101 Support Group

Seven-week morning or eventing adult support grooup offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge. Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. . 912-303-9442. Full Circle Center for Grief Support, 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H. Savannah Bike Polo

Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. . facebook.com/savannahbikepolo.

ST PATRICKS SAILING REGATTA

Geechee Sailing Club 35th Annual Saint Patrick’s Regatta Open to Sail Boats with overall length of 20’ or greater. Wilmington River and Wassaw Sound area. Spinnaker and Non- Spinnaker classes. Registration at Johnny Harris Restaurant on Victory Dr Friday March 21 from 6:00pm -7:30. Captains Meeting @ 7:30pm. T-Shirts and hats included with your registration. i$50.00 912-658-0814. mswillman@bellsouth.net.

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