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Week At A Glance

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

Friday / 23 Concert: The Golden Age of Song

Award winning Savannah singers perform with Armstrong music professors. Featuring Roger Moss, Trae Gurley, and Emily Grundstad-Hall, vocalists; Benjamin Warsaw, piano; Stephen Primatic, vibraphone/ percussion. Part of Armstrong's Piano in the Arts series.

8 p.m Armstrong Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St. $15 armstrong.edu

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Savannah Jewish Film fest Wednesday / 21 2nd Annual Tybee Island Restaurant Week continues

Tybee Island Restaurant Week will feature ten days of delicious island fare at various restaurants. Food lovers can choose from multi-course menu options at a fixed cost of $25 per person at each location.

Participating restaurants include Coco's Sunset Grille, North Beach Bar & Grill, Sting Ray's, Lighthouse Pizza North, A-J's Dockside, Rock House, Sundae Cafe, 80 East Gastropub, Tybee Island Social Club, Spanky's, and Bernie's Oyster House.

Jan. 16-25 Tybee Island, Tybee Island. $25 912-786-5444. visittybee.com

PULSE Festival: Opening Lecture by Video Sculptor Katja Loher

Katja Loher is a Swiss artist whose work has gained worldwide attention. Reception with DJ and cash bar to follow lecture.

6 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Built to Amaze!

Astonishing performers, awe-inspiring athletes and amazing animals from around the globe have been assembled in one place providing a riveting display of unimaginable proportions.

7 p.m Martin Luther King Jr Arena, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $10-$40

JAN 21-27, 2015

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Featuring thought-provoking documentaries, wonderful comedies and engaging dramatic features from around the world.

The Joan and Murray Gefen Memorial Savannah Jewish Film Festival is open to the entire Savannah community and all surrounding communities.

7 p.m Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Come enjoy some of your favorite Savannah Theatre cast members portray an eclectic group of mid-pubescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.

Jan. 16-25 The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $18-$37

Film: Wolfguy: Enraged Wolfman

In honor of Sonny Chiba’s 76th birthday, the Psychotronic Film Society presents Wolfguy: Enraged Wolfman, a rare Japanese crime/horror flick subtitled in English.

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

Thursday / 22 Concert: The Golden Age of Song

Armstrong opens its Piano in the Arts series with this concert of popular songs featuring Savannah vocalists Roger Moss and Emily Grundstad-Hall. Vibraphonist Stephen Primatic and pianist Benjamin Warsaw join them.

7:30 p.m Armstrong Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St. $15

Film: Discovering Dave—Spirit Captured in Clay

Dave was a literate slave potter from the Edgefield District of South Carolina. In this 49-minute documentary, Dave’s life is examined as well as his wares. Filmmaker and archaeologist George Wingard will present the film and host a Q&A afterwards.

6 p.m Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Free diggingsavannah.wordpress.com

FIlm; Inequality For All

A passionate argument on behalf of the middle-class featuring Robert Reich as he demonstrates how the widening income gap has a devastating impact on the American economy.

6:30 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Free

Doo Wop & Rock Festival PULSE Festival: Artist Panel for Students

Panel includes video sculptor Katja Loher and Purring Tiger members Aaron Sherwood and Kiori Kawai.

11 a.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

PULSE Festival: Lecture and Dance Performance by Purring Tiger

Purring Tiger is an experimental performance group that brings people together in the context of art. Members are Aaron Sherwood and Kiori Kawai.

6 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

PULSE Festival: Performance by the Medeology Collective

The Medeology Collective is a group of artists and theorists whose work deals with the mass media's influence.

7 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Savannah Jewish Film Festival: The Sturgeon Queens, 24 Days

Featuring thought-provoking documentaries, wonderful comedies and engaging dramatic features from around the world.

The Joan and Murray Gefen Memorial Savannah Jewish Film Festival is open to the entire Savannah community and all surrounding communities.

1:30-3 & 7-9 p.m Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Savannah Theatre cast members portray an eclectic group of mid-pubescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.

Jan. 16-25 The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $18-$37

8 legendary artists from the 50s and 60s, with four artists each night. Friday night kicks off the event and features Ron Dante of The Archies and the Cuff Links; Shirley Alston Reeves of The Shirelles; Dennis Tufano, original voice of The Buckinghams; and The Clown Princes of Rock, Billy Richards’ Coasters. If that isn’t enough, Saturday night will feature The Reflections, The Crystals, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, and Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters.

Jan. 23-24 Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $44-$59 912-525-5050. festival15.com/

Lecture: Informal Learning and Siemen’s Theory of Connectivism

Armstrong State University's faculty lecture series continues with a talk by Armstrong assistant professor Ela Kaye Eley.

12-1 p.m Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Free and open to the public.

912-344-2971. armstrong.edu

Mountainfilm on Tour

Telluride Mountainfilm's 36th annual festival brings to Savannah awardwinning documentaries and forums with guest filmmakers. The films this year celebrate the human spirit around the world.

7 p.m.

Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

PULSE Festival: Artist Panel for Students Featuring PULSE Artists

PULSE artists participate in a panel with students.

11 a.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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PULSE Festival: Performance by Miwa Matreyek and Outdoor Projections by Switzon Wigfall III

Miwa Matreyek is an internationally recognized animator, designer, and multimedia artist from in Los Angeles. Switzon Wigfall, III is a former SCAD student who creates animation and graphic design work. See our interview in this issue.

6 p.m Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. $5

PULSE Festival: Technology Projects 7:30 p.m Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St.

Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Come enjoy some of your favorite Savannah Theatre cast members portray an eclectic group of mid-pubescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.

Jan. 16-25 The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $18-$37

Saturday / 24 Bethesda Farm Stand

Bethesda students and staff sell fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs.

8:30 a.m.-noon Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. 912-351-2061. bethesdaacademy.org

Bonaventure After Hours: Stories, Nightfall & More!

Savannah's only after-hours cemetery event, in this riverside Victorian cemetery.

5-8 p.m.

Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. $35 912-319-5600. info@bonaventurecemetery.com

Doo Wop & Rock Festival

8 legendary artists from the 50s and 60s, with four artists each night. Saturday night will feature The Reflections, The Crystals, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, and Bobby Hendricks’ Drifters.

Jan. 23-24 Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $44-$59 912-525-5050. festival15.com/

Film: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

Presented by Cinema Savannah and Psychotronic Film Society. In the Iranian ghost town Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, the townspeople are unaware they are being stalked by a lone-

some vampire. Winner of the prestigious Sitges Fantastic Film Festival. Black and white. In Persian with English subtitles.

5 p.m Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. $8 musesavannah.org

Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine.

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

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com

Mountainfilm on Tour

Telluride Mountainfilm's 36th annual festival brings to Savannah award-winning documentaries and forums with guest filmmakers. The films this year celebrate the human spirit around the world.

2 p.m. matinee, 7 p.m. main screening Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

PULSE Festival: Free Family Day

Admission is free thanks to project funding by the City of Savannah and Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. 1-4 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

PULSE Art & Technology Festival GIF Film Festival presented by Art Rise Savannah

See the big screen premiere of a new festival celebrating the animated GIF. International animators and local DJs and musicians come together to celebrate internet culture. (Mild content, may not be suitable for children under 13).

6 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. telfair.org/pulse

PULSE Festival: Creative Coding with three.js

Featuring PULSE artist Vince McKelvie.

Ages 16 and up. Registration required; call 912.790.8823.

10 a.m.-noon Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

PULSE Festival: Miwa Matreyek Matinee Performance Miwa Matreyek is an internationally recognized animator, designer, and multimedia artist from in Los Angeles.

3 p.m Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St.

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Mountainfilm on Tour Salt Marsh Kayak

Take advantage of this opportunity to kayak the tidal creeks and salt marshes and learn about the systems, living and otherwise, that influence the marshes. Meet near Skidaway Island, but call for specific directions. Reservations required. Tour size 4-10 people.

9 a.m.-noon Skidaway Island, Diamond Causeway. $55 912-236-8115

Savannah Jewish Film Festival: Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story

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Featuring thought-provoking documentaries, wonderful comedies and engaging dramatic features from around the world.

The Joan and Murray Gefen Memorial Savannah Jewish Film Festival is open to the entire Savannah community and all surrounding communities.

8-10 p.m Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Come enjoy some of your favorite Savannah Theatre cast members portray an eclectic group of mid-pubescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.

Jan. 16-25 The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $18-$37

Sunday / 25 Ducks on Holiday

Coastal Georgia is the annual winter resort for countless waterfowl. This tour gets you acquainted with some of the different species of ducks that are here for the winter.

Call for specific directions. Reservations required. Tour size 6-20 people.

2-4 p.m Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive off S.C. 170. $30 912-236-8115

Savannah Jewish Film Festival: The Jewish Cardinal

Featuring thought-provoking documentaries, wonderful comedies and engaging dramatic features from around the world.

The Joan and Murray Gefen Memorial Savannah Jewish Film Festival is open to the entire Savannah community and all surrounding communities.

7-9 p.m Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

Theatre: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Come enjoy some of your favorite Savannah Theatre cast members portray an eclectic group of mid-pubescents vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.

Jan. 16-25 The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $18-$37

Tuesday / 27 Bethesda Farm Stand

Bethesda students and staff sell fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs. Students lead or assist in planting, cultivating and harvesting all items at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques.

3-5:30 p.m.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. 912-351-2061. bethesdaacademy.org

Savannah Jewish Film Festival: Igor and the Crane's Journey, Above and Beyond

Featuring thought-provoking documentaries, wonderful comedies and engaging dramatic features from around the world.

The Joan and Murray Gefen Memorial Savannah Jewish Film Festival is open to the entire Savannah community and all surrounding communities.

1:30-3 & 7-9 p.m Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

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Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey

Film: Mystery Tom Selleck Film

A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. fourth Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave.

In honor of Tom Selleck’s 70th birthday, the Psychotronic Film Society shows this mystery film, with the exact title being revealed at showtime.

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

Wednesday / 28 Concert: Blue Man Group

Experience the Phenomenon. Blue Man Group returns to Savannah with their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment.

7:30 p.m Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $37.50-$62.50

Dedication of B-17, City of Savannah

Over six years of painstaking restoration work will be recognized and celebrated as the museum officially dedicates its fully-restored B-17 Flying Fortress, "City of Savannah." Various speakers and military dignitaries will appear at the program, and WWII veterans will be recognized. Light reception to follow.

1 p.m Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave. 912-748-8888. mightyeighth.org em

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Lumpkin: ‘Information flow’ & trust are key

by Jim Morekis jim@connectsavannah.com

LAST WEEK, at the rough 60-day mark of his tenure, Savannah/ Chatham Police Chief Joseph Lumpkin held a press conference to give his impressions so far and some plans for the near future.

He did a good job not only of providing specifics, but of tying together the disparate but undeniably related threads that contribute to the city’s high level of violent crime.

(Lumpkin comes to us from Athens/ Clarke County, where over the last three years they’ve had less than a dozen homicides—about a third of our annual total.)

Without directly referencing last year’s local Augusta Avenue incident, nor the national similes of the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases, Lumpkin was frank in saying a main goal is to change the commonly held perception on local streets that not only can police not protect witnesses, but they may be in league with criminals.

“We want to restore trust in the community. To say we’re not corrupt, that we don’t have links with undesirable and evil criminals. That if you tell us something it’s not going to be broadcast and other folks find

out. That Crimestoppers is secure. Criminals are telling citizens that Crimestoppers isn’t secure,” he said.

“Our people are taking an active role in trying to clean up our own past issues.”

With significantly more detail than recent administrations have divulged, Lumpkin illustrated the real-world problems of policing in a community where “information’s not flowing,” in his words.

“Athens had a homicide yesterday and had him in jail by nine,” he said. “That’s because of information flow. We can do that here. But it’s not a turnkey. The community has to believe and know we’re not corrupt.”

Hand-in-hand with the lack of two-way “information flow” in Savannah is the local predilection for very intimate violence.

“The shootings here and the victims are relational. Of 32 homicides here last year, there were only two where the motive isn’t known and the victims also know each other,” he said.

In a hopeful note, Lumpkin said “We’ve been able to put some shooters in jail the last 45 days, and I think some of those people in jail have curtailed some of the shooters we’ve had in the last ten days or so.”

The challenge, he says, is that though it’s not “a huge number out there shooting and committing these crimes,” Savannah’s chronic violent offenders are quite relentless.

“Those particular criminals —and sexual predators as well—they don’t stop until you actually arrest them,” he said.

In an effort to combat street-level drug sales at the root of most disputes ending in gunshots here, Lumpkin said at least one tactical unit is being redeployed specifically to attack open-air drug sales “that are lower than the Counter Narcotics Team’s threshold” for getting involved.

In another acknowlegement of how recent allegations of police brutality affect citizen trust, Lumpkin said Central Precinct—easily Savannah’s most violent—is serving as the pilot program for what will eventually be a department-wide use of body cameras by officers.

If you’re concerned by the number of guns on the streets, Lumpkin shares your concern but has little hope to offer: “Guns off the streets? We’re after prohibited people, not per se guns. Unless the gun in and of itself is illegal. And it’s very difficult because in most instances citizens can own essentially most guns if they go through appropriate processes. Those people who are prohibited are the problem.”

Lumpkin is politically savvy enough not to insert himself into the controversy of whether the decade-old city/county police merger will decouple over the next year and a half, and how he might respond.

“Our job is to execute the policies the governing bodies decide,” he said, sidestepping the issue.

“And we’ll address it whenever the governing bodies make their decision.” cs

feedback | letters@connectsavannah.com | 1464 E. Victory Dr., Savannah, GA 31404 Response to torture letter

Editor, I’ve been hoping someone would reply to Will O’Donnell’s letter of justification for U.S. torture (Dec. 24-30 issue), but since no one else wants to I see it is up to me.

Mr. O’Donnell seems to believe this country is justified in using violence and torture against the rest of the world on the basis that “the people of America are compassionate and forgiving. We would never condone terror for terror’s sake.”

Apparently people in other countries are all inherently evil and murder indiscriminately as he cites the recent massacre

of 140 children in Pakistan.

O’Donnell has conveniently forgotten that there have been at least 8 bombings of wedding parties by U.S. drone strikes since 2001.

If O’Donnell has to take his information and opinions from conservatives he would do better to listen to John McCain, who – and he should know – has stated that torture doesn’t produce any true info since the tortured will say anything to get the torture to stop.

Instead O’Donnell chooses to listen to Dick Cheney, who says it doesn’t matter if innocent people who have no info are tortured and it also doesn’t

matter if some innocents die under torture, as between 20 and 40 did. Ah, those compassionate Americans!

What has come out in the recent report is that the U.S. used torture in Afghanistan after 2001 to force false information to support the lie that Saddam Hussein was training and supplying weapons to Al Qaeda to justify the invasion of Iraq. An Al Qaeda operative, Al-Libi, who supplied this false information died under torture in Libya. But O’Donnell believes this is all justifiable to “protect lives.”

To view the world as “good guys” (that is,

Anglo-Americans) and “bad guys” (that is, the rest of the world or whoever the U.S. government designates as evil) is to dehumanize 90 percent of the globe.

When you take national chauvinism to this degree you become incapable of empathizing and feeling any compassion, and it is you who is in danger of ceasing to be human.

And I haven’t even gotten into the fact that torture is a form of sadism and against international law. Changing the world starts at home with criticism of your own government policies.

Lillian Sandford

news & Opinion | The (Civil) Society Column

Schoolin’ the old school? jll@connectsavannah.com

In the mid1950s, Savannah had a changing of the guards.

Back then, downtown was a sad grid of broken windows and empty storefronts, and city leaders couldn’t wait to erase it all to build glassy, sharp-cornered banks and chunky parking garages.

That plan met a snag when society columnist (hey, now) Anna Colquitt Hunter gathered up some girlfriends to fight the powers-that-be. Even though those in charge touted their planned decimation of downtown as “progress,” it was really just the same old stupid shortsightedness, and Hunter knew it.

She and her cadre of rebellious Southern belles were the innovative ones, envisioning a future Savannah that valued—and profited from—its heritage and history. Can you imagine how radical and downright crazy those ladies must have seemed, storming City Hall and shaking their pocketbooks at the greedy carpetbagger developers?

Yet they managed to win over the old guard, and the Historic Savannah Foundation went on to save over a thousand buildings from the bulldozers and literally change the city’s trajectory. Their high-profile petitioning also ushered in an era of civic involvement and social change that included important communal infrastructure (hello, sewage system) and robust, integrated participation in the Civil Rights Movement.

I was thinking about those forwardthinking women last week as I attended a couple of events that portend that Savannah may once again be at a similar kind of juncture, where outdated notions could give way to a brand new zeitgeist.

On Monday, writer and activist Kristopher Monroe delivered a lecture to the Telfair Academy Guild called “What’s Art Got to Do With It?” He focused on successful community revitalization projects in other cities that incorporated public art, from Philadelphia’s anti-graffiti murals to Houston’s Project Row Houses, which began as art squats and evolved into a vibrant, mixedincome neighborhood that offers free childcare to single moms.

map, the squares spread out like a checkered fan. He painted a rosy picture of minimal debts and a bustling tourism industry that someone described in a murmur as “sugar-coated.”

Now it was time for the PCCC audience to be skeptical, the unspoken realities of minimum-wage service jobs and crime hanging in the air. The idea that tourism is Savannah’s only economic savior is an idea that’s moved solidly into the “old school” category, and the new guard ain’t buying it.

One of the points at stake is the acknowledgement of the burgeoning arts economy operating independently of SCAD. Another is that Savannah’s commercial successes cannot be celebrated without taking into account its social problems.

Soccer coach Dave Hutchison declared A slide from Kris Monroe’s Powerpoint presentation to the Telfair Academy Guild. to the room that until our disenfranchised youth are “brought into the fold,” any conversation about the city’s prosperity remains The TAG audience seemed a tad skeptiand flipped them until only the rich could incomplete. Student Eric Brown agreed, cal. It would be gauche to call this elegant, afford to buy north of Gaston. educated group “old school,” but the guild is Of course, those beautiful homes are a big politely pointing out to Stillwell that his language regarding how crime is localized in built upon well-established ideas about art part of what now drives visitors to Savancertain neighborhoods “makes us separate.” and architecture that do not include Section nah, and HSF’s Daniel Carey confirmed Yet the newbies must remember that the 8 housing and painting historic buildings. that architecture is “the canvas” that connects older minds of this village began as young (At least one attendee was still testy about art and preservation. upstarts. Ms. Hunter and her rabblerousSeeSAW’s “Before I Die” chalkboard that But the new guard believes that canvas ers were not always so revered, and Stillwell went unappreciated by some neighbors.) belongs to everyone, not just the wealthy, himself was once a revolutionary young But Kris—a Deep fellow and a memand the conversation continues. turk: In 1974, he became the city’s youngest ber of Step Up Savannah’s Neighborhood The same egalitarian approach was on alderman at the age of 24—you can thank Leadership Academy—hopes to freshen the agenda later that same day at another their attitudes as the newest member of the gathering hosted by the newly-minted Port him for spiffing up the once-dilapidated MPC’s Site and Monument Commission. City Cultural Collective. (At first, I sniffed squares and finishing the Truman Parkway.

Stillwell enjoined that in order for SavanHe’s also the board chair of ArtRise, which hard at the use of “Port City” for Savannah to move forward, people have to step makes its home in the Starland District, nah, since the city receives not a penny of foward to make it happen. which is arguably—or not—the city’s most direct revenue from the state-run Georgia Do you live here? That’s you. (Live elsesuccessful arts-integrated neighborhood: Ports Authority. I chilled out when it was where and enjoying your visit? Buy local.)

Housing is still affordable as is workspace, explained that it’s a nod to the C-Port refHave a problem with a developer’s vision thanks to the new Sulphur Studios. Starerence made famous by late local rapper for Broughton Street? Go shake your pockland’s commercial spots thrive with quirky Camoflauge, but to these SHEP-sensitive new stores like Gypsy Girl Vintage and ears, that sobriquet does no justice towards etbook at the streetscape planning meetings.

Pissed at the cops? The Citizens Police NOLA Jane, and Cha-Del’s provides just local economic development. Just sayin’.) the right mix of friendly sketchery.

A.J. Perez and the rest of the PCCC folks Academy starts its next 14-week course on Feb. 12.

But how to make it last? Usually, the sec- have their heads and hearts in exactly the Batshit crazy and ready to rumble? Run ond a neighborhood gets a little shine, real right place, inviting city attorney Brooks for City Council—rumor has it there may estate jacks up and displaces the starving Stillwell down from the Gold Dome to a be several district seats up for grabs in artists and low-income citizens who made it more populist platform to talk about the November. a cool urban utopia in the first place. city’s future. (I think we can all agree that The time has come for the old guard to “The biggest challenge is gentrification,” Savannah’s conscious citizenry needs more said Monroe of any revitalization effort. space—the walls of the Sentient Bean were pass the baton, and as the new guard gears up for its inaugural sprint, it behooves us “You have to involve all the stakeholders.” full to busting.) take with it the lessons of those who have Oh, the G-word. Savannah has seen its Interviewed live by ArtRise’s Clinton come before. share: After HSF made it attractive to live Edminster, Stillwell presented a bird’s eye We’re the stakeholders, and I sure hope downtown again, entrepreneurs restored view of the city’s $400 million roster of curwe’re prepared for a long run. cs crumbling townhomes to their former finery rent development projects via a full-color 9

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news & opinion | community

Who was Dave the Potter?

Documentary explores the life and work of artisan slave

By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

IN 2006 NEAR Aiken, South Carolina, archaeologist George Wingard struck gold—or rather, ceramic.

During an exploration about the viability of a groundwater monitoring well for the Dept. of Energy, Wingard and his team made an amazing find: A piece of pottery engraved in a curlicue script with the name “Dave” and the date “1862.”

Wingard knew immediately he had a treasure on his hands. After the rest of the glazed shards were excavated, it was confirmed: The broken, earthenware pot was made by the enigmatic Dave the Potter, an enslaved artisan who produced hundreds of meticulously crafted vessels in the Edgefield District of South Carolina from the 1820s to the 1860s.

Highly valued by collectors—intact jugs and urns can go for as much as $45,000 a piece at auction—and much sought after by museum curators, “Dave pots” have been recognized as important historical artifacts since the 1920s.

The Smithsonian houses several, as does the National Museum of American History.

Several examples of the artist-slave’s were

featured locally in the Telfair Museums’ 2011 exhibition Beyond Utility: Pottery Created by Enslaved Hands and are part of the permanent collection at the Owens-Thomas House.

Yet little is known about the man himself. Apart from census records and a bit of lore, only the barest information has survived through the centuries—not unusual for a slave. His name is well-known in collectors’ circles for his prolific talents, but Dave—who also knew how to read and write, inscribing many of his pots with biblical references and cryptic sonnets—has remained an obscure figure.

“Either people are just interested in the pot, or they’ve never heard of Dave at all,” says Wingard.

“But Dave is much more than a pot you can buy at an auction. We decided we needed to tell his story.”

In 2011, Wingard partnered with filmmaker Mark Albertin of Scrapbook Productions on a historical documentary.

Completed in 2013, Discovering Dave: Spirit Captured in Clay has garnered multiple awards, including “Audience Favorite” at the Arkhaios Archaeology Film Festival. A screening of the film will be presented by Digging Savannah at Armstrong State University on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Discovering Dave is the first full-length documentary about the potter, and Wingard and Albertin interviewed 17 historians, archaeologists, pottery experts and authors, including Leonard Todd, who wrote the definitive biography The Life and Legend of Dave the Potter.

“When you cull it down, there are only five facts about his life that we really know,” explains Wingard.

“We take those facts and put it in context of what was going in Edgefield at the time:

took the last name “Drake,” after a former owner. He remained in Edgefield and is believed to have died sometime in the 1870s, as his name is not shown on the 1880 census.

For Wingard, discovering Dave’s pot has been the apex of a long career. He has spent 22 years as a lead archeologist for the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program, a division of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, which in turn is a department of the University of South Carolina.

The SRARP is located on the Savannah River Site, the 300-mile tract of land owned by the U.S. Dept. of Energy that once produced nuclear weapons materials and continues to house ongoing nuclear research and Superfund cleanup efforts.

“We’re directly contracted by the DOE to ensure the protection of the nearly 12,000 years worth of history here,” says Wingard.

Over the decades he’s found spearheads and stone tools fashioned by Native Americans as well as modern artifacts left behind Ceramic stoneware made by the enigby residents who had to be relocated after matic ‘Dave the Potter’ is highly sought the site’s construction in the 1950s. after by collectors and curators.

He normally samples an area using small cuts in the soil, and it was a combination of The history, the Red Shirt Rebellion, the science and luck that led him to the historic coming of the Civil War.” stoneware.

It was illegal for slaves to read and write “Had we been one foot in either direcduring Dave’s life, and though no one knows tion, we would have missed it,” he says, addfor sure who taught him, it appears likely ing that the pot was already in pieces when that one of his owners exposed him to the it was excavated.

Bible. Several poetic snippets also suggest “It was almost as if the whole pot had that he fell in love in 1840, and the absence been broken and almost reverently buried in of any writings found between 1846 and this hole.”

1857 hints of an ominous repression of his More about the retrieval process is literary skills. detailed in the film, which Digging SavanIn 1862—the year marked on the pot nah co-director Laura Seifert extols for found by Wingard—the Civil War would bringing together the historical, technical have been in full swing. Documents show and artistic elements of Dave’s story. Digthat Dave was emancipated in 1864 and ging Savannah is based at Armstrong and

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Filmmaker Mark Albertin directs actor Darion McCloud, who portrays the enslaved potter in the documentary Discovering Dave. Photo by George Wingard well as answer questions about the film and Dave’s life.

“We want people will be inspired by Dave,” says Wingard.

“I hope people walk away with a better understanding of his life and his work.” cs Discovering Dave: Spirit Captured in Clay Screening and Q&A with archaeologist George Wingard When: 6pm, Thursday, Jan. 22 Where: Armstrong State University, Student Union Ballroom Cost: Free Info: diggingsavannah.wordpress.com

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recently produced a smart phone app that maps all of the local archeological sites open for exploration.

“Our mission is to educate our students and the public about archaeology and develop opportunities for Savannah students and citizens to participate in the history beneath their feet,” says Seifert, who “Discovering Dave is an excellent example of public archaeology, bringing archaeologists’ research and local history to everyone.”

The public will also have a chance to see Dave’s pot in person: Ceramic experts have glued the pot back together, and Wingard will bring it to show Thursday’s audience as

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Cultivating Ossabaw’s heritage indigo plant

By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

FIBER ARTIST Donna Hardy is easy to spot: She’s usually the one wearing bright blue.

The monochromatic state of her wardrobe reflects more than just a color preference. The owner of Sea Island Indigo processes and produces her own rich dye, sourced from a crop of organically-grown indigo plants grown on her farm near Charleston, SC. Her passion for indigo stems not only for the beautiful blue hue it yields, but for its historical value.

“There is so much mystery and myth surrounding it, it crosses all cultures,” says Hardy, resplendent in a hand-stitched, organic cotton jersey dress the shade of the evening sky two minutes past twilight.

“And it’s a big part of the heritage of the Lowcountry.”

A genus of flowering plant with over 750 species, indigofera grows in tropical and subtropical regions across the globe. Certain types of indigo have been cultivated by humans for over 4000 years, from ancient Aztec shamans to Egyptian pharaohs to European merchants in the Middle Ages.

Your blue jeans were probably dyed with synthetic indigo, but Levi Strauss used the real deal when he sewed his first pair of riveted dungarees.

Early Colonial settlers established plantations for it in the Caribbean, hoping to cash in on the worldwide demand for blue dye. As the first American colonies became established, indigo became second only to rice as the New World’s most profitable cash crop before the American Revolution. In the mid-1700s, an enterprising young woman

Blue fingertips are the telltale sign that these hands have been part of the indigo dyeing process. Photo by Ann Sosbe named Eliza Lucas Pinckney figured out how to grow massive amounts for export, employing hundreds of slaves on three South Carolina plantations to plant and process the crops.

Hardy inherited an interest in natural dyes from her mother and studied under the tutelage of dye masters Michel Garcia and Kathy Hattori. The Georgia native began studying the history of the natural pigments used in the Lowcountry, noting the integral use of enslaved people. It was thought that

any strains of plantation indigo grown in the Southeast had long died out, and when Hardy decided to try growing indigo herself, she sourced the seeds from Mexico.

“I grew the first crop on John’s Island on a goat farm,” she recalls, adding with a laugh that “goat manure makes an excellent fertilizer.”

In the meantime, acres of indigo were growing wild on Ossabaw Island, the nature preserve and artist retreat created when forward-thinking heiress Sandy West struck

an agreement with the state of Georgia in 1978. The island has been left undeveloped ever since, its flora and fauna allowed to thrive.

Somehow, seeds from indigo grown on those pre-Revolutionary plantations had sown through the centuries, and the island’s secluded location helped the genome evolve into its own distinct lineage.

When Hardy discovered a passing reference online to Ossabaw indigo in 2014, she “almost had a heart attack.” She immediately

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contacted Ossabaw Island Foundation exec- manufacturers, artists and consumers would utive director Elizabeth Dubose, who hapsupport a local industry that provides fair pily provided a packet of seeds. Dubose also trade and humane practices.

“People are becoming aware of the real invited Hardy to the island to demonstrate cost of their clothing, the cheap labor and how the funny little shrubs can produce toxic chemicals involved,” she told the crowd. their beautiful shade.

“There is modern-day slavAbout a dozen textile ery in the fashion industry, enthusiasts, many of them and it is moving towards a members of the Fiber Guild more sustainable model.” of Savannah, attended an allHer vision is also enviday workshop on Ossabaw ronmentally progressive last October organized by and need not tax the island’s program coordinator Robin resources at all: Hardy has Wright Gunn. partnered with Clemson Hardy led participants University researcher Dr. through the dye-making proBrian Ward, the agriculture cess, which turns fingernails specialist responsible for the a telltale shade and requires a commercial revitalization of reactive agent such as lime or another alkaline substance.

Fiber artist Donna Hardy is Carolina Gold rice and the (Slaves would have used working to develop a sus- Sapelo red pea.

Ward recently produced burnt oyster shells or their tainable indigo economy 25 pounds of Ossabaw own urine.) in the Lowcountry. indigo seeds from a few sam“What came out was a ples and is currently testing stunning, stunning, blue,” the viability of full commercial status. describes Hardy. “The color of Ossabaw indigo is bright and vibrant, different than Hardy says those seeds can be sustainably other types of indigo.” produced to grow anywhere where the conHardy recently spoke at the Ossabaw ditions are right, and the plants’ cobalt-hued Island Foundation’s annual meeting and dye can be produced worldwide.

West’s 102nd birthday about how the island’s “It would be true American indigo,” she promised, swathed in her signature blue. heritage plant could serve as the founda“It would be Ossabaw indigo.” cs tion for a unique economic development plan. She envisions an “indigo culture” where a community of organic farmers, To learn more, go to seaislandindigo.net.

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Fifty shades of blue: The dye from Ossabaw Island’s heritage indigo plants yields a ‘bright and vibrant’ shade that’s different from other types. Photo by Ann Sosbe

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Eat your way to a healthy, happy you

Teen Chef Haile Thomas teaches kids and families to make delicious meals – together

JAN 21-27, 2015

Hi—I’m Haile! I’m a teen chef, health advocate for my peers, motivational speaker, and intern with Canyon Ranch Institute.

Oh, and I’m a student, too.

My super-busy life began seven years ago when my dad was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. At the time, his diagnosis was really scary for our family.

Eventually, it positively influenced our family to change the way we shop for food, cook, and eat. And, we now pay more attention to being active. The experience inspired me to motivate other kids to get into the kitchen and make healthier choices, too.

What I’ve learned is that kids really are interested in cooking, and so are their parents. What they need is for someone to get them started. That’s what I like to do most—show people how to plan, prepare, and enjoy healthy meals as a family!

During the past four years, my interest in cooking has taken me to many incredible places. One of my recipes was served at the White House. I was on the first-ever kids cooking competition show on Food Network. I met some of my chef idols, including Mario Batali and Rachel Ray, and I’ve given speeches all over the country and even internationally.

I also started a non-profit organization called The HAPPY Organization, and I’m launching a YouTube channel where I show how to prepare vegan recipes. People ask me “why vegan?” and I explain that to me a cruelty-free, nutritious, and delicious diet is what inspires me!

Healthy cooking has become not only my passion, but also my purpose! I’ve made a resolution for this year, and for years to come, to do two things: make sure that the food that I eat is nourishing, and to include activities in my daily routine that will strengthen me and sustain good health!

Today, I want to share with you my tip for staying healthy in the New Year. I hope that this tip will help you set a path to health and happiness! My suggestion is: get into the kitchen and get cooking!

Cooking is a major stepping-stone to other healthy lifestyle choices, and when you cook and eat as a family, the experience of making and eating healthy food is twice as 14 fun.

Teen Chef Haile Thomas isn’t old enough to drive, but she’s becoming well-known for her skills in the teaching kitchen.

Not to mention —when you customize your meals to your family’s tastes, you enjoy it even more! I also know exactly what ingredients I put into my food, and that makes all of us feel good about the quality of our meals.

For the “sweet cherry on top” of this article, here’s a tasty recipe influenced with the flavors of the Southwest, where I live. It’s my Southwestern Flatbread with Avocado Hummus and Fresh Veggies. This dish is bright, fresh, creamy, crunchy, flavorful, and, of course, delicious and nutritious! The avocados pack in some healthy fat, and the garbanzo beans offer a great amount of protein.

In 2014, I helped develop and lead the Canyon Ranch Healthy Community program at Apollo Middle School in Tucson, Arizona. I was the demo chef in a four-part family event that included cooking, working in a garden at the school, exercise, and stress management. My role was to show the kids and their parents how to prepare recipes, and they went to work at the cooking stations to make it themselves. It was a great success and we had a lot of fun!

One of our recipes was this Southwestern flatbread with avocado hummus and fresh veggies. I hope you’ll try the recipe with your family. Enjoy!

You’ll find more of my recipes on my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/haileteenvegan Have a great time in the kitchen!

Southwestern Flatbread with Avocado Hummus and Fresh Veggies Teen Chef Haile Thomas finds creative ways to stick to her vegan diet, and encourages her peers to explore delicious and healthy recipes.

Haile Thomas is a dedicated and passionate health advocate for her peers, a motivational speaker, and a chef. An 8th grader at The Gregory School in Tucson, Arizona, and youngest Intern with Canyon Ranch Institute, her mission is to engage, inspire, motivate, and educate her peers about healthy eating, cooking and living. Haile is the founder of The HAPPY Organization, and serves on several advisory boards, including the Canyon Ranch Institute Life Enhancement Program for Teens, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and Chop Chop Magazine. She is one of eight young chefs featured on Rachael vs. Guy Kids Cook-Off on the Food Network.

Connect Savannah regrets an error in last week’s print edition. The correct website for Christine Myers, M.S., RD, LD and New Directions Nutrition Counseling is www.newdirectionsnutrition.com.

Ingredients: Avocado Hummus: 1 avocado 1 can garbanzo beans Juice of one small lemon 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp everyday seasoning (I have trader Joes brand) 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove of garlic Instructions: Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.

Veggie Mix: Flatbread 2 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced 1 ear fresh corn kernels 1 small jalapeño diced finely, seeds and ribs removed 1/4 tsp salt Instructions: 1. Mix together corn kernels, jalapeño, and diced tomatoes in a bowl.

2. Heat the flatbread until slightly toasted and warmed through.

3. Spread avocado hummus on the flatbread and top with the fresh veggie mix.

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After these breakthroughs, the great vitamin hunt was on; most of the alphabet was at some point put to use in naming the results. Originally the assumption was that each new discovery would get the next available letter, but the system went to crap when (1) many of the post-E vitamins were later re-identified as vitamins in the B complex, bearing designations between B2 and B12 (please don’t ask what happened to 4, 8, 10, and 11), and (2) the Germans rebelled and decided to assign letters based on medical relevance rather than order of discovery.

Here’s a breakdown: Simple question here: There are vitamins called Vitamin F: Known today as the essential A, B, C, D, E, and K. But what happened to fatty acids, of the omega-3 and omega-6 vitamins F, G, H, I, and J? —Chris A. Johnvarieties. Should we seek these out? Posson, New York City sibly: they might decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease, but (warns the Mayo THIS SOUNDS like the setup for a joke Clinic) they also might make you bleed and/ like the kids’ classic “Why was six afraid of or smell like fish. seven?” Unfortunately, there’s no humor in Vitamin G: The American name for what the health sciences, so we don’t get a punch the Brits called B2. Eventually a truce was line where a nutritionist says, “Eh, eff G, H, declared, and now we call it riboflavin.

I, and J.” Vitamins H and I: H is one that got But I digress. The answer, like the quesnamed under the German scheme—it tion, is relatively simple: most of those miss- stands for Haut, German for “skin,” because ing vitamins between E and K exist, but for that’s what it was thought to strengthen. It’s one reason or another—mostly scientific now called B7 or biotin. (Something similar disorganization—are now more often called happened with vitamin K, named for Koagby different names. None, as far as we know, ulation.) Vitamin I was said to have a role in disappeared in the great Vitamin Inc. condigestion, and has since been identified with spiracy of ’99. various members of the B group.

Our first five vitamins, A, B, C, D, and And finally vitamin J: Beneficial to guinea E, got their sequential names when they pigs but unneeded by people, it didn’t make were discovered, one after the other, during the cut. the early-20th-century search for cures to The second half of the alphabet gets even then-common diseases. Many of these arose messier: the bulk of the later would-be from limited intake of produce and other vitamins proved not to figure significantly fresh food, which in the pre-Whole Foods in human growth and consequently were era used to be much tougher to come by: stripped of their status faster than a female scurvy was a vitamin-C deficiency that made priest. sailors’ gums bleed; beriberi was caused by For starters, there was vitamin L, so lack of vitamin B (later B1—see below), named for its apparent role in rat lactation. found in whole grains, meat, and legumes.

Better known as anthranilic acid, L1 is now The general gloominess of English weather closely regulated by the DEA: as one of was responsible for rampant rickets, due to the primary compounds used in the syninsufficient vitamin D. thesis of the powerful recreational sedative

methaqualone, aka Quaaludes, it falls into that intriguing category of substances that are fun but potentially fatal. A period TV crime drama about its production is undoubtedly forthcoming.

Vitamin M is now called folic acid or B9; vitamin P was a name given to the compounds called flavonoids, which apparently contribute more to plant pigmentation than human well-being; and Q is an antioxidant called coenzyme Q or Q10. Vitamin N may have been thioctic acid, and it may have helped with “burning mouth syndrome.”

Now we just wait till the coffee cools.

Vitamin O goes all but unmentioned in the literature (meaning the name is available should Oprah pursue a career as a DJ), and the vitamin R story is nearly as murky.

Vitamins S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z either turned out to be inessential to human health (S promotes growth in chicks, T heals wounds in insects) and thus failed to clear the vitamin threshold, or they never existed, The lesson in all this? Stop worrying about vitamins. Daily multivitamins in particular are a first-world solution to a third-world problem—the average American consumes plenty of the recommended daily amounts naturally without assistance in pill form. Much of the food in the developed world is injected with vitamins before it even reaches our plates. Certain vitamins, like A, can even be toxic if you get too much.

A U.S. Preventative Services Task Force reviewing 27 studies covering almost half a million people found no evidence that vitamin supplements offer a benefit for heart disease, or delay death from any cause.

So really, that punch line has it right after all. Quit wasting your money on gummy vitamins and cut straight to Sour Patch Kids. They may burn a hole in your tongue, but a little vitamin N should clear that up. cs

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news & Opinion | blotter 2015 Sav/Chatham County Homicide Total through Sun. Jan. 18: 3 (1 solved)

Murder at Eastside apartment; man shot nearby in separate incident

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are investigating two shootings over the weekend, one of them fatal.

David Rashamel Goldwire, 23, was found “deceased in the yard of a duplex on the 2100 block of Clars Avenue Sat. Jan. 17 when officers responded to a shots-fired call at 6:47 p.m.,” police say.

On Fri. Jan. 16, Jacob Grant, 26, reported “he was shot through the back window of his vehicle when someone attempted to rob him in the Oak Forrest Apartments on Oak Forrest Drive about 10 p.m.”

He drove to a residence on Gary Avenue in Tatemville where he called police.

He was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment of a nonlife threatening wound.

Man arrested for bomb materials

A multi-agency investigation “led to the arrest of a Garden City man and the seizure of materials to construct a bomb he had threatened to deploy,” police say.

David Nolan Evans, 40, was arrested Jan. 16 after a search of his Garden City residence “led bomb technicians to discover and seize explosive materials and additional components to build an actual bomb.”

The action followed the discovery of a potential bomb in the Savannah Probation Office last Monday.

The device discovered in the Probation Office contained “all components of a bomb except explosive material. It was accompanied by a note warning that a future device would include that material,” police say.

Additional calls to Emergency 911 threatened to deploy a larger device that would be armed in early February.

The SWAT-led warrant service on the residence on Priscilla D. Thomas Way about noon Friday “led to discovery of enough materials to fulfill that threat.”

Evans, a registered sex offender charged with probation violation at least four times, “has an extensive record,” police say.

20-year-old charged for drugs, guns on 36th St.

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One person is in custody A three-week inves“following the recovery of tigation into the death drugs, weapons and variof a North Carolina ous items linked to multiple man whose body was property crimes,” police say. found near Ga. HighEarly Fri. Jan. 16, members way 204 on Dec. 23 of the Chatham-Savannah has led to murder Counter Narcotics Team charges against two rged (CNT), Metro Police, Georlocal suspects. cha s, Evan n Nola id Dav gia Probation, Chatham Kevin Da Palmer, in bombmaking County Sheriff ’s Office, U.S. 23, and Genevieve Marshals and the Bureau of Elizabeth Meeks, 20, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) both of Savannah were charged Sat. Jan. conducted a search of a residence in the 17 with murder, malice murder and pos1100 Block of East 36th St. session of a firearm during the commission “Law enforcement found marijuana, of a crime. marijuana plants, items commonly used to The investigation has been ongoing manufacture and distribute marijuana and “since the body of William Fredric Whitsett was found just west of King George four firearms,” a CNT spokesman says.

Boulevard in December,” police say. “An “Some of the firearms were found with autopsy revealed he had been shot. The altered serial numbers. Also recovered investigation is continuing.” cs were items connected to various burglaries and entering autos.”

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What Researchers Do Only when a local crime-fighting TV show • The natural enemy of the “hawkmoth” adopted the case, along with (for 65 million years) is the the suburban Sammamish, bat, but thanks to a recent Washington, police departstudy by biologists at Boise ment, was the gang of thieves State University and the finally pursued and appreUniversity of Florida, we what happened hended (resulting in charges know the reason why so packers? for “hundreds” of smashmany hawkmoths are able and-grab thefts). (Bonus: to avoid their predator: One alleged perpetrator was They signal each other by quoted as saying the thefts rubbing their genitals on were undertaken “because we their abdomens, which knew the police wouldn’t do Government in Action somehow mimics bats’ own • Because Congress and presidents often anything.”) high-frequency sounds, change their minds, NASA recently continthus jamming the bats’ ued to build on a $349 million rocket testWait, What? aural ability to detect the ing tower in Mississippi for a “moon” project • Ms. Connie Lay passed hawkmoths’ locations. Prothat had been canceled back in 2010. The away in Aurora, Indiana, in fessors Jesse Barber and Akito Kawahara, worknow-idle tower sits down the road from a November, leaving a last will ing in Malaysia, tethered a second rocket testing tower being built for and testament that calls for its “replacement” mission — an “asteroid” her German shepherd, Bela, to be promptly hawkmoth to a wire and then tracked a bat, project. Critics, according to a December buried with her — even though Bela is still using slow-motion cameras and high-definition microphones, painstakingly examining Washington Post examination, blame sena- alive and peppy. Ms. Lay preferred sendthe results for a 2014 journal article. tors who believe it smarter to keep contrac- ing Bela to a certain shelter in Utah, but if • Bringing the Total Number of Cow tors at work (even though useless) because, that “is not possible” or involves “too much Sounds to Three: A team from Britain’s Congress and the president might change expense” (judgments to be decided by a University of Nottingham and Queen Mary their minds yet again. Said a high-profile close friend, not publicly named), Bela is to critic, “We have to decide ... whether we be euthanized. At press time, the friend still University of London found (according to a December BBC News report) that cows want a jobs program or a space program.” had not decided. make two “distinctly different” call sounds NASA’s inspector general in 2013 identified • Mother of All Surgeries: After 15 to their calves, depending on whether the six similar “mothballed” projects that taxmonths of faulty diagnoses, Pam Pope, 65, payers continue to maintain. finally got the (bad) news: a rare, slow-mov- calves are nearby (low-frequency mooing, • Un-Government: About 240 of the 351 ing cancer of the appendix, “pseudomyxoma with mouth closed) or separated (higher frepolice departments in Massachusetts claim peritonei.” The malignancy was so advanced quency). The team said it spent 10 months digitally recording cow noises, then a year their SWAT and other specialty operations that her only hope was the removal of all analyzing them by computer. are not “government” services, but rather organs that she could possibly do without. not-for-profit corporate activities and are In a six-surgeon, 13-hour operation in May thus entitled to avoid certain government 2014 at Hampshire Clinic in Basingstoke, Least Competent Criminals obligations. Even though their officers have England, Pope parted with her appendix, Not Nearly Ready for Prime Time: (1) the power to carry weapons, arrest people large bowel, gall bladder, spleen, womb, A potential robber was turned away from and break down doors during raids, these ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and most of a store on East Harry Street in Wichita, “law enforcement councils” refuse to comher small bowel. She has endured massive Kansas, on Dec. 11 after he demanded cash, ply with government open-records laws for chemotherapy, is on a nightly drip for hydra- explaining to the clerk that he “had six chilcivilian monitoring of SWAT activities. tion, and still remains frail, according to a dren and needed the money.” The clerk told The latest refusal, by the 58 police agencies December report in London’s Daily Mail. the man he had too many kids. The man, of the North Eastern Massachusetts Law • When someone swiped the iPhone apparently chastened, fled the store emptyEnforcement Council, was filed in state of Adam Wisneski, 31, on Jan. 2, he rode handed. (2) A masked man approached a Superior Court in December. his bicycle to Chicago’s Shakespeare Disclerk at Sam’s Mart in New Haven, Con• DIY Policing in Seattle: A trict police station to file a stolen-property necticut, on Nov. 29 and passed a note Seattle Times columnist suffered a report. He parked the bike inside the door, demanding money while pointing his finger Among the breakthroughs demonstrated by the computer chip company Intel’s RealSense system is a cocktail dress from Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht that not only senses the wearer’s “mood,” but also acts to repel (or encourage) strangers who might approach the wearer. Sensors (including small LED monitors) measure respiration and 11 other profiles, and if the wearer is “stressed,” artistic spider-leg epaulets extend menacingly from the shoulder to suggest that “intruders” keep their distance (in which case the dress resembles something from the movie “Aliens”) — or, if the wearer feels relaxed, the legs wave invitingly.

The experimental “spider dress” was showcased at January’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

at the clerk (perhaps an inept attempt to feign having a gun in his pocket). According to police, the clerk grabbed the finger and threatened to break it, sending the man fleeing into the night.

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In a joint operation in December, police in Beijing and three provinces broke up two prostitution rings that specialized in supplying young lactating mothers to Chinese men who pay to be breastfed. Police said that women who provide sex with the “meal” earn higher fees. The women had either stopped breastfeeding their babies or cut back to favor their clients. Critics, according to the South China Morning Post, said this “lactophilia” showed “the moral degradation of China’s rich.”

Update

Jared Walter, 27, returns to News of the Weird after a four-year hiatus, charged with snipping a woman’s hair while in line behind her in December at a Dollar Tree store in Oregon City, Oregon. In 2010, he was imprisoned for cutting the hair of three female passengers on municipal buses in the Portland area, and after being released in 2011, sentenced again for a similar incident.

(Walter’s inexplicable history with female hair actually extends back to grade school, reported Portland’s The Oregonian.)

A News of the Weird Classic (June 2011)

A 53-year-old man with failing eyesight who had recently undergone intestinal surgery told Sonoma, California, police that on Sunday afternoon, May 1 (2011), a woman had come to his home and instructed him to drop his pants and get face-down on the bed so that she could administer an enema.

He said he assumed his doctor had sent her and thus complied; it was over in two minutes, and she was gone. The doctor later said he had no idea who the woman was.

(In the 1970s, in the Champaign, Illinois, area, Michael Kenyon famously operated as the “Illinois Enema Bandit” — and inspired the late Frank Zappa’s song “Illinois Enema Bandit Blues.”) cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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1961: New Yorker Dolores “Dee Dee” Kenniebrew packed her suitcase and got on her first tour bus.

She was 16 years old.

Today, the warm and candid Atlanta resident is the last original active member in legendary girl group The Crystals. At the Doo-Wop and Rock Festival, her group, now a trio, join an incredible and historic lineup, featuring The Coasters (“Yakety Yak”), Shirley Alston Reeves (original lead of The Shirelles), The Drifters (“Under the Boardwalk”), and more.

These “package tours” are, in a lot of ways, repeats; The Crystals played their very first show with The Coasters. Kenniebrew says the tours are incredibly different now than they were in the ‘60s – smaller, a little easier.

Early on, the girls would load up on a huge bus packed with stars like Dion, The Drifters and The Supremes for Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars Tours. They were constantly on the road.

“It was a little difficult,” Kenniebrew says.

“Myself and one of the other girls, we were still in school.”

They studied on the bus and attended classes whenever they were home. A chaperone accompanied them on tour, but according to Kenniebrew, a lot of responsibility fell on their young shoulders.

“At that time, I think kids were a little more mature, and in many ways, more responsible,” she observes. “It didn’t seem like kids today.”

The Crystals were initially brought

Then & now: girl group trailblazers The Crystals in 1963 (above); and below, with Kenniebrew in the center, today’s Crystals. together by member Barbara Alston’s uncle, Benny Wells. Wells orchestrated their rehearsals and found a songwriter to create original material for the group.

One evening, while rehearsing in New York’s illustrious Brill Building, a young Phil Spector popped into their practice.

At the time, Spector was a fledgling in the

industry; he already had a hit with Ben E. King’s “Spanish Harlem,” but The Crystals would be the breakout that led to the creation of his own label, his signature “Wall of Sound” production style, and success that would land him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his contributions to pop music.

The Spector that the teenage Crystals

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knew was vastly different than the Spector who’d eventually imprison wife Ronnie in their California mansion, pull a gun on the Ramones, and end up in prison for murder.

“He was okay with us,” says Kenniebrew.

“We were his first group—he didn’t have a label or a lot of money collected. He never threatened us or anything like that.”

“He was a small guy,” she remembers. “He wasn’t threatening. He was kooky, but he wasn’t wielding guns.”

The Crystals set the tone for the signature girl-group obsessive, longing kind of romance—a little edgier than their contemporaries, The Shirelles, or groups to come, like bad girls The Shangri-Las. Spector was reaching out to top writers, relying heavily on Carole King, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil. The girls never had a say in the song choices.

“That was his forte and he was very adamant,” Kenniebrew says. “Some songs, we wanted to do a little more soul stuff. He was more into symphonic type stuff.”

Spector had an eye and an ear for a hit, taking drastic measures to secure singles for his groups. After the immensely controversial release of 1962’s “He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss)” (a song later disowned by The Crystals), he sought a recovery hit.

Gene Pitney had penned the edgy, badboy championing “He’s a Rebel”—perfect for The Crystals. Frantic to record the song before Liberty Records got their hands on it, Spector brought in a group of “replacement Crystals”—Darlene Love and The Blossoms—who could get to his California studio more quickly than Kenniebrew and company.

In the end, both groups were taken advantage of—Love and The Blossoms had been told that “He’s a Rebel” was their hit, though it was released solely under The Crystals’ name. The Crystals, who were in the dark about the entire affair, didn’t find out that they had a hit—a song they’d never heard—until they heard it on the radio themselves.

It would be their only #1 single. Classics “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “Then He Kissed Me” would follow in later years.

“When he had acquired a good bit of money with his label, with us and The Ronettes…that’s when he became more difficult,” Kenniebrew explains of Spector.

Nowadays, Kenniebrew is her own boss, handling all aspects of The Crystals’ management.

“Back then, if I thought I’d still be here, I’d have paid better attention to the business end of it,” she laments. “I didn’t think of that.

We were kids in school. We were still getting allowances!”

After half a century in the biz, she’s amassed an impressive Rolodex, making a point of keeping up with old agents and connections.

“Show business: it’s show, and business,” Kenniebrew sagely says.

With time, she figured it all out on her own.

“There was a learning curve,” she says.

“One I avoided kicking and screaming until you find out, you have to do this.”

Thanks to her perseverance, she still gets to tour the world (her favorite destination is Oahu, Hawaii – great beaches and shopping). From her home, she navigates the ins and outs of managing her band.

“I’m the worst when it comes to paperwork,” she laughs. “But no job is done until the paperwork is done!”

In the early days, Kenniebrew rarely sang lead, but now, she fronts the group. The current Crystals have been together for a decade; Kenniebrew says she’s had at least 20 different girls singing with her at some point in time, all of them joining with the blessing of the original members.

“I’m surprised we’re still here,” she marvels. “When we did it, we thought we’d do it for a little while, and then that’s it, you go on with your life.”

Kenniebrew says people often encourage her to pen an autobiography; she’s toyed with the idea, but is hesitant to follow the path of so many of her peers.

“Everyone’s got a book, you know,” she laughs gently.

“Maybe I could do excerpts of things people would find interesting that I don’t particularly thing are interesting,” she muses.

“Maybe one day I’ll put down all the crazy things that happened.”

In the meantime, she’s ready to break out the hits and old favorites for Savannah; she even sprinkles in some of the soul she’s always loved.

“We do a pretty lively show,” she says. “I don’t get anybody who can’t move, because we like to move! We may be old, but we don’t act old!”

Above all, the Crystal is glad that her fans continue to support the sound.

“People come to the show and say, ‘I grew up on that music.’

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Lobo Marino, Faeryteeth, Swamp Trees Yes, it’s been cold, and yes, sometimes, at the end of the day, getting under a pile of blankets with some hot tea is really the most appealing thing in the entire world. I can’t argue with you—Savannah’s ever-strange interpretation of winter is here, for certain—but hey, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on great shows! The Sentient Bean is one of the coziest places in town, and with tons of coffee and tea selections and the warm, soothing vocals of Lobo Marino, faeryteeth and Swamp Trees—well—it’s almost more comfortable than home.

Richmond’s Lobo Marino are Savannah regulars by this time; the duo play an entrancing and meditative kind of folk with textural tribal influences, chanting, and gorgeous harmonies. If you haven’t seen them before, do it now—it’ll warm you from the inside out.

They head down from Virginia with Swamp Trees, crafters of a sweet kind of gentle forest-folk.

Faeryteeth’s Tara Walters is proving to be an increasingly fluid performer. Lo-fi, vulnerably delicate folk songs are her mainstay, but she’s been experimenting with electro beats here and there, too. Whether she’s looping layers and layers of harmonies or playing it straight, there’s a plainspoken inquisitiveness about her work that makes it uniquely hers.

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Nashville’s Radar Vs Wolf are just one of many Music City acts proving that it ain’t all about the country. 2013’s self-titled LP, a pop album at heart anchored by hard-driving, indie-rock hooks, brings to mind the lyricism and versatile composing of Brand New—a stripped-down and soulful acoustic guitar here, a thick, full-speed-ahead bassline there.

Opener “Let It Burn” cues up as a deceptively dark and jaunty acoustic chant-along song, raised on the We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank side of the Modest Mouse tracks. But in its dead center, the song completely unfurls, guitarists James Bratton and Tomás Gorrio cranking their amps to rip against wide-gaited, splashy drums.

Those hard edges tucked among the 11 tracks will pair perfectly with locals Sins of Godless Men. It’s been awhile since we heard from Savannah’s Anyone’s Ghost, though members Shane Litts and Joshua Lindsay have been keeping busy with Sins of Godless Men’s Greg Rettig, playing classic surf rock in The Wave Slaves. Get there early to see what the ghoulish five-piece has been up to.

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Shy, Low is exquisite instrumental music crafted by four guys who used to play post-metal. Atmospheric and winsome, 2013’s Binary Opposition takes its sweet time growing bare, balanced guitar picking over the slow swell of hushed cymbals.

The Richmond band’s influences, ranging from Romantic and Impressionistic Classical music to post-hardcore, all manage to peek through; the way the delicate ambience sprawls into something you can totally headbang to evokes a mentality similar to that of Cloakroom or Set and Setting. With Binary’s Opposition’s shortest track clocking in at 9:22, it’ll be fascinating to see these songs built live.

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The title of Truth Universal’s latest, Invent the Future, comes from Burkina Faso liberator Thomas Sankara: “You cannot carry out fundamental change without a certain amount of madness. This madness has to come from the courage to turn your back on old formulas; it has to come from the courage to invent the future. We must dare to invent the future.”

With a career ten years in the making, the Trinidad-born Truth Universal cracks open the struggles of his South Louisiana home—bloodstained pavements, lack of access to fresh food, addiction—and makes a call for justice and dynamic social innovation.

Raised on hip-hop, brass bands, calypso, jazz, and gospel, Truth Universal aspires to preserve hip-hop’s legacy while pushing his own boundaries. In his words, “The reason my music sounds like it does is a conscious effort to keep it in the vein of what influenced me to hip-hop and a natural black music progression.”

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One of the finest guitarists in Savannah, you may have seen Anders Thompson getting the early-evening boot-stompers riled up with Jinx house rockers Damon & the Shitkickers. Classic country favorites, great dancing on the floor, and happy hour specials make their Saturday gigs a SAV staple (take your Yankee guests when they’re in town).

In 2012, Thompson established hard-rocking trio Tonto with Niche’s Corey Barhorst and Bear Fight’s Lee Vallier. As a frontman, Thompson spins classic guitar rock stories of hard-to-handle women and long nights on the town.

This Saturday, set up camp at The Jinx and bear witness to Thompson’s versatility as a performer: he’ll get the crowd going with the Shitkickers at 5 p.m., then perform a solo set at 10 p.m. It’s a great chance to see the breadth of the former Ex-Husband’s talent. CS

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PERHAPS THE most exciting element of PULSE is the opportunity to step into and interact with artists’ worlds. Helming the incredible showcase of talent is animator, video artist, and performing artist Miwa Matreyek, whose work is taking “interactive” to a whole new level.

Matreyek projects storybook-like moving images into her performance space, stepping into the work herself. Her shadow moves among starry skies, cityscapes, and oceans.

Fans of TED may have seen her stellar TedGlobal 2010 performance, Miwa Matreyek: Glorious visions in animation and performance, an ambitious piece that’s a wonderful example of Matreyek’s interdisciplinary style.

Under the soothing element of whimsy, there is a deep exploration of self-discovery, of finding one’s place in a swiftly-changing world. That line from poet Mary Oliver’s famous “Wild Geese” comes to mind: “… over and over announcing your place/in the family of things.”

At PULSE, Matreyek will present two of her best-known performances: Myth and Infrastructure and This World Made Itself.

She spoke with us about her process and making her unique worlds come alive.

CS: I understand you have a background in collage. What first interested you in implementing that kind of layering into video?

MM: In undergrad, I was just a general art major, taking classes in photography, drawing, painting, sculpture. Collage became a way that I could combine what I was doing in various mediums and assembling them

Matreyek’s silhouette adds a human touch to

Shadow play Miwa Matreyek’s vivid animations headline PULSE by anna chandler

her high-tech process.

I tend to take a lot of photos and video in the process of figuring out the piece moment to moment (I use the projectors and screen throughout the process of making the work, so I can physically test out the images) so that helps me keep track of what I’m creating as I go that I can piece together.

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together, along with found images, textures.

I was originally working a lot with cutting up things, pasting them, Xeroxing the image to create a flat image…very zine-like process.

I started making collages in the computer and that soon became animation, as I could move the components of the collage images to music I was recording on a four-track.

I started grad school at Calarts (Experimental Animation program) thinking I would just make a bunch of short animations and get out, but being in an environment where film, theater, music, dance, fine art, writing, etc., etc., are all under the same roof, I started to meet people from other backgrounds and thinking about how stories can be told outside of the standard screen or monitor—that lead me into my first collaboration with a theater student, Chi-wang Yang, from my first year, combining animation and performance The next year Anna “Oxygen” Huff joined us and we started making short perforce works as a group, later we became Cloud Eye Control. This then informed me to explore bringing my work also in to performance, in my own way.

Your work has a storybook-fantastical quality to it. Where do you look for inspiration?

Inspiration comes from many different places. I think the look you mention comes just from my own aesthetic for composition.

Sometimes if I track back the origin of an inspiration, I’d remember that it was from a dream—an image or a feeling I was trying to reproduce. Sometimes it’s really just the things I find around the house—like an apple, a cup, a plate, and ways that I can use them playfully in my work.

What is your process like? Do you storyboard, or do preliminary sketches, or is more like a script?

I tend to make things pretty intuitively.

Often I do start with sketching down of ideas, or thinking about visual moments.

Often, there is a physical gesture or a movement I want to create with my body, then I try to think of how to visually or technically execute that. Sometimes, I start with a technical puzzle for an illusion, trial-and-error through carious test to find a good way to create this trick, then think of which visual moment/physical movement I can compose around that.

I don’t really storyboard…I tend to just start making compositions (visual with my body in mind) and scenes, then start to piece them together into a flow.

How does the use of animation and technology allow you to expand your reach and vision as an artist? How do you maintain that human element?

The human element is definitely the live body. A piece visually very similar to mine can be made just with pre-made green screened silhouettes…but what the audience sees would be a completely different experience.

Having the real body, and seeing me as a real person who can sometimes flawlessly fit in to the animation, and at other times clearly struggle to do so (like my muscles quivering to hold a pose) is part of the experience that gives a visceral immediacy to my work. I really enjoy that with the work that I do, I can create a sense of the body becoming a little bit fantastical in the context of animation (a little bit weightless, magical) and the animation can seem a little bit more real and tangible. CS PULSE: Performance by Miwa Matreyek Two performances at Telfair Academy: Friday, January 23, 6 p.m., $5 Saturday, January 24, 3 p.m., free

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5 Questions: Keith Roberson

‘Apalachicola Night Anomaly’ at PULSE is an immersive, interactive video adventure

By Jim Morekis jim@connectsavannah.com

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Professor of Digital Arts Keith Roberson —k-roberson is his digital handle—uses all kinds of technology in his work, from 3D rendering to drones equipped with high-def cameras.

He brings a unique interactive installation to this year’s PULSE Festival, relying on the Oculus Rift virtual reality gaming headset technology.

The immersive experience, titled “Apalachicola Night Anomaly,” will be available for public enjoyment throughout the PULSE Festival, in the Jepson Center atrium.

To find out more, we spoke to Keith while he was in Tallahassee preparing for his trip up to Savannah.

1. So what are PULSE festival-goers in

Roberson in his studio with son Clay using Oculus Rift virtual reality technology (custom computer on wall behind)

Keith Roberson: Well, we do a lot of night mountain biking out in the Apalachicola Forest. Riding in the moonlight in the forest is magical and creepy and weird and translucent. I wanted to capture a little of that if I could. I wanted to capture the aliveness of being out in the forest at night.

This is taken from a Google map of a section of our trail in the Apalachicola Forest.

It’s based on a real scene, but I’ve included all these kinds of strange things to discover out in the forest, from a cave with a campfire to bizarre fractal sculptures.

It’s all 3D. I modeled all the trees and grass and bushes. I like to call it “plein air digital sculpture. “ There’s a fractal monster you can seek out. The monster is puppeteered through a Kinect by someone in the audience. It’s a two-user interaction, with one person in the Oculus Rift exploring immersively, and random people in the gallery can full-body puppet the monster.

lot of stuff back in 2000-2002, a lot of similar stuff. Virtual reality, real time interaction, immersiveness. You had some of the first heads-up displays back then, but most of that stuff was on the research end. It wasn’t so readily available as now. Often you actually needed professional programmers. The cost was huge.

But last year I got a grant through FSU to start a new series of art works dealing with interactivity. That enabled me to buy Oculus Rifts and computers, and sort of catapulted me back into scene.

store for with your video installation?

3. So how did all this end up at PULSE?

Keith Roberson: One of the first prototypes from that grant actually showed at Non-Fiction Gallery in Savannah. That was the first venue it showed. I was really blown away by how nice and technically proficient the staff there was. And actually, how technologically proficient galleries are now.

That was one of the things that drove It’s interesting to see your emphasis me out of working with galleries years ago. on really high quality, high resolution Galleries back then just couldn’t handle the imagery. Does it seem like a lot of installa- technology. You couldn’t get a docent to turn tion art up until now has been much more a computer on. abstract in nature and presentation?

Harry DeLorme saw the work at NonFiction. I didn’t even know what the Pulse Keith Roberson: To me it’s all coming back Festival was! He personally invited me to around. I’m actually just now getting back show the work. I’m also helping curate an 26 into interactive art works for galleries. I did a offsite PULSE show with them.

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2.

Outtakes and screenshots from ‘Apalachicola Night Anomaly.’

These days I’m getting into nice high end video cards and pushing the latest gaming techniques into art. I’m trying to migrate the latest advances in gaming tech into the gallery environment. My kids actually helped me conceive of this particular piece. I definitely use them as primary critics.

5. That said, isn’t it cool to see some genuine appreciation for classic arcade games like Galaga and Pac Man?

4. There is a lot of sort of ironic postur-

ing with video games out there, but would you agree this seems more closely related to the actual modern gaming experience?

Keith Roberson: Well, with a lot of these installations, there’s a real mismatch. The rendering often doesn’t look anything like the games people are actually playing. It’s nowhere near the realism.

The old school idea of immersiveness had a certain elitism to it, a highminded aesthetic. I’m appreciating somewhat the grassroots gaming works that seem more about good interaction and good experience.

Experience is a key word that’s probably the impetus of this piece I’m showing.

Keith Roberson: I think there are two reasons for that. One, those tools are really easy to build now. Low-res bitmap artwork is open source and easily in the hands of artists. The other thing is just the aesthetics of old video games have come back up.

Not long ago artists really dissed the whole computer graphic look of oversaturated color, bit mapping, and cute squares.

But now we’ve seen an acceptance of the aesthetic of old school video games. Probably because most of the artists grew up on those games. cs Apalachicola Night Anomaly Available to play throughout PULSE Festival Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Free and open to the public

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5 Questions: GIF Festival

Screenshots from some submitted GIF entries: At left, from the ‘Trippy’ category.

At right, from the ‘Creepy’ category.

First-ever PULSE event offers ‘Funny, Creepy, Trippy, Weird, and Ambient’ microvideo

By Jim Morekis jim@connectsavannah.com

UNDER the auspices of Art Rise Savannah, the first annual GIF Festival will be a part of this weekend’s PULSE Festival at the Jepson Center. Dozens of entries will explore the artistic and conceptual limits of the now-ubiquitous low-res shortlength Graphics Interchange Format, first pioneered in the late ‘80s by Steve Wilhite while working for Compuserve.

The best GIF in each of five formats will win a “Golden Floppy” Award. We spoke to Art Rise’s Corey Eisenberg, GIF Fest curator, about the event.

1. We hear the idea for this was origi-

nally going to be part of an Art Rise Savannah seminar on Artificial Intelligence, before PULSE invited you to be a part of it?

discussing how robots will be making art and the jumping off point to thinking about how now so often we don’t know who’s making art, the creators are often anonymous.

GIFs, for example, don’t really belong to anyone. Anyone can post one anywhere and the original creator is usually totally unknown. A lot of traditional artists, of course they want to be recognized. But in terms of GIF art or a lot of digital art today, that’s not going to be the case. The creations immediately belong to everyone.

2. So we’re talking about a whole bunch of really short entrants. How will audiences enjoy this bounty of brevity?

3. Did you open up the entry process to

regional and national applicants as well as local?

Corey Eisenberg: It’s international, actually. There are a lot of local entries as well.

They’re mostly students, but not just limited to SCAD. We’ve received a lot of Armstrong and Savannah State student entries as well, which has been great.

4. How does the rise of the popularity

of GIFs chart with the general decrease in attention span with digital communications? Twitter, for example, or especially Vine?

Corey Eisenberg: Yeah, it’s similar, a Vine is seven seconds long. It’s about how we express ourselves in a quicker way. A lot of it is just about self-expression.

We’ve met up with the digital age in terms of attention span. In terms of any storytelling being able to be concise is a huge skill.

It’s a virtue to be able to express a single idea so clearly.

5. Settle the debate once and for all: Is it pronounced “giff ” or “jiff?”

Corey Eisenberg: It’s pronounced “Jiff.”

Apparently the original creator of the format wanted it to be pronounced “Jiff.” During the Webby Awards the creator did an awards speech by playing a GIF telling the right way to pronounce it and it was “Jiff.” cs GIF Festival @PULSE Sat. Jan. 17, 6 p.m., Jepson Center Free and Open to the Public

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Corey Eisenberg: The vast majority of them are 10 seconds or under. Most of them will be looped. For example, you may have Corey Eisenberg: Yeah, like PULSE, we a GIF that’s only about a second long, so if also wanted to celebrate the mix between art you only watched it once you wouldn’t get and technology. Originally we were coming much out of it. up with satellite shows to sort of piggyback There are five categories: Funny, Creepy, off PULSE. For the AI seminar we were Trippy, Weird, and Ambient. What we’ve

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Papa’s BBQ: Making hungry people happy Whitemarsh eatery has become one of Savannah’s most beloved traditions

By Cheryl Baisden Solis

JAN 21-27, 2015

IT’S BEEN a long and winding road for the Ouzts family that led from Augusta, working in the restaurant supply biz, to being proud owners of one of Savannah’s best-loved and enduring local treasures.

Frank Ouzts Jr, aka “Papa,” had a good head for business and a fine touch in the kitchen that naturally led him to a longstanding career in restaurant supply. When opportunities began to open up in the Lowcountry he came to Savannah in 1965 with his family and eventually his love of BBQ led him to open a little take-out on Bay Street…and that’s where the story really begins.

The original spot was a take-out branch of Carey Hilliard’s, but within just two years “Papa” had made it his own, reformulating the sauce that bears a distinctive vinegary tang, changing the Brunswick stew to something closer to his family’s secret recipe, and making a shrimp salad that seafood lovers declare is positively addictive.

Frank’s son, Frank Ouzts III, was brought in to assist this transformation, and when “Papa” passed away in 1974, Frank’s management of this little take-out place took on a personality all its own and accrued a fan base that stretched from one end of Chatham County to the other.

Lawyer’s offices, bankers, construction crews and local foodies began to call in their orders and lines meandered down the busy sidewalk—clearly “Papa’s” was outgrowing its original BBQ shack and need a place to stretch its wings.

Enter a vivacious blonde with a cando attitude and a bright, friendly smile: Judy and Frank, Jr. met while sweatin’ it out together at the Bay Street venue, and between her great business sense and his years of experience as BBQ master, big ideas 30 (as well as a blooming romance!) began to

Judy & Frank Ouzts, owners of Papa’s BBQ & Seafood

Clockwise from top: BBQ-on-2-buns w/Cajun fries, Ribs & Fried Oysters Combo w/ potato salad & Brunswick Stew, Smoked Beef Brisket Platter w/ Cajun fries & slaw send up smoke signals.

Frank and Judy seem naturally paired: she’s an elegant dresser, talkative and full of ideas and energy; Frank, with his pony tail and baseball cap, is more laid back with an intense gaze that belies his calm demeanor.

When they moved Papa’s to the north side of Whitemarsh Island in 1988, tucked into a modest strip mall out on Highway 80, it was a moment of mutually inspired genius. Downtowners already formed an avid fan base, but throw Wilmington

Islanders and Tybee locals and tourists into the mix to spread the word and soon the little parking lot was overflowing with new customers.

The rich and tasty Brunswick stew, tenderly succulent ribs, fresh shrimp salad and house-made desserts became the menu must-haves of a new generation in east Savannah. Bolstered by a firm and loyal generation of stalwarts who, to this day, make it all the way out Highway 80 just to satisfy their yen for creamy, sherry-laced

crab stew and delectable smoked beef brisket, as well as a substantial boost from internet socializing and big review sites like Trip Advisor, “Papa’s BBQ & Seafood” far outgrew its beginnings as the little ‘Q hut on the corner.

Frank told me, “We have folks in here that have been eating here since 1972, bringing in kids and grandkids. We do a lot of catering too, so with weddings and parties the business began to outgrow even the second spot and we had to start searching around for a bigger place.”

“Oh, it had reached critical mass by the time we got into the first decade there!” Judy laughs.

The ambience at Papa’s is almost soothing, and at 4000 square feet there’s plenty of space for hungry patrons and their families, as well as a new full bar that holds many happy customers.

Check out the long wall on your left as you enter and you’ll see plenty of awards, thank-you notes from grateful charities, and even an encased stars-and-stripes from the governor—and sure, piggy sculptures too— hey, it’s a ‘Q place, folks! The hostess and servers and the GM Max Mattes are as nice as they come, obviously happy to be there.

Longtime staff seems to be the rule rather than the exception. Manager Sommer Smith has happily served here 14 years. Inez and Charlesetta have been baking and grilling, mixing Papa’s famous sauce and producing delicately fried seafood for over 30 years.

Pit-master George Bost has lent his skills in smoking and roasting for decades. It’s a place known for high quality, great taste, reasonable prices and generous portions.

“We get a lot of restaurant people in here too,” says Frank, “Herb Traub loved the place, and Paula Deen still comes in at least once a month.”

Judy, adds, “I could see a few years ago that tacos were fast becoming a fun food that had left Mexican restaurants and branched out, so we added shrimp, pork and brisket tacos that people just go crazy for!”

Frank remembers to keep the traditional dishes up front too, and freshness is the key: “We do stuff the hard way—our prep staff is huge!—because everything you order gets made from scratch—and it keeps people coming back for more!” cs Papa’s BBQ & Seafood 119-A Charlotte Road off HWY 80 Phone: (912) 897-0236 www.papasbar-b-que.com/ and on Facebook

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Openings & Receptions

National 2D Competition Exhibition — Increasing popularity nationwide each year, this gallery display features juried selections from two-dimensional artwork submitted by professional artists throughout the country.

Gallery hours are 9am-5pm weekdays.

Admission is free. Gallery awards reception Jan. 23 at 5:30pm. Through Jan. 23. Armstrong Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St.

Comicazi — Le Snoot Presents: Comicazi: a

sequential and illustrative show where we want your pinups, pages, zines, fan art, floppy’s and whatever else you’d like to display. Fri., Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. lesnoot.com.

Gallery Le Snoot, 11 W. Duffy Street.

Katja Loher: Beeplanet — A featured exhibi-

tion for the 2015 PULSE Art + Technology Festival, Beeplanet focuses on the work of the Swiss-born artist Katja Loher, a leader among the next generation of video artists. Loher’s work takes video out of conventional modern contexts and into wall-mounted video portals and hand-blown glass bubbles. By peering into these orbs, viewers enter a parallel universe of performances by costumed dancers, entirely scripted, choreographed, and filmed by Loher. Environmental themes play a large role in the artist’s recent works, touching on endangered species, bee colony colDo you BEE-lieve in miracles? Explore Katja Loher’s ‘Beeplanet’ installation at the lapse, and speculation on whether humans Jepson Center as part of PULSE 2015 can fulfill the essential roles that these creatures play. Jan. 21-April 12. telfair.org/ jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 Freshly Curvilinear: Art Glass by David Rustypes of mediums, often combining found West York St. sell — From molten glass, Russell creates objects to create her own personal style. wonderfully arched and vibrantly colored This exhibit offers a look at the late artist’s Continuing Exhibits art glass. Currently residing in Camden, works. Through Jan. 23. City of Savannah South Carolina, Russell studied the art of Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West !CLIC PIC! Lolz :: Selfie Artist Lance Rubin — Saglass working with masters at the PenHenry St. vannah artist Lance Rubin is a painter who land School of Crafts in the Blue Ridge has been capturing people taking selfie pic- Courtney Fredette — Courtney Fredette Mountains, the Pilchuck Glass School in tures since 2004. The large scale paintings presents mixed media work that explores Stanwood, Washington, and the Cornare made with flat color schemes in acrylic meaning and interpretation. Through Feb. ing Museum of Glass in New York State. using bold colors and linework, and his Through Feb. 28. 912-721-5007. dayna.

2. galleryespresso.com/. Gallery Espresso, subjects usually reach out from the picture 234 Bull St. caldwell@kesslercollection.com. grandboplane toward the viewer because they are hemiangallery.com/. The Grand Bohemian holding the camera to take the selfie pic.

Gallery, 700 Drayton St. The Divine Comedy: Heaven, Purgatory and Hell He makes thousands of graphite studies for Revisted by Contemporary African Artists — This his paintings before committing to canvas. exhibit explores the sequences of Dante’s Low Country Scenes: Coastal Images by Bryan Free Through Jan. 31. 912-234-0456.

Stovall & Les Wilkes — Les Wilkes and Bryan poem through new works by 40 contemdickblick.com/primaryartsupply/. Blick Art Stovall have teamed up to showcase some porary artists from 19 African countries.

Materials, 318 East Broughton St. of their most captivating low country Through Jan. 25. scadmoa.org/. SCAD scenes shot in black and white, and many Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Arthur Bennett Kouwenhoven — Savannah in infrared. As always, a portion of sales resident shows his sculpture and works on benefits Hospice Savannah’s Daily Impact Doctuh Buzzard’s Hoodoo Awakening — This paper. Through Jan. 31. local11ten.com. exhibit celebrates Gullah Geechee spiritual Fund which provides unique services to Local 11 Ten, 1110 Bull St. patients, families and our community not heritage and looks closely at hoodoo artiotherwise covered by Medicare or other facts. Through Jan. 25, 12-5 p.m. Beach Betty Adler Nathan, a Posthumous Retrospective — Institute, 502 E. Harris St. insurances. Through March 31. hospicBetty Adler Nathan’s assemblage art style esavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 knew no boundaries. She worked with all Eisenhower Dr.

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

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

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Through Feb. 15. telfair.org. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St.

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

features original watercolor paintings of Savannah scenes by artists Richard Low Evans (1915-1998) and Ken Herrington.

Through June 30. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

W.W. Law Exhibit — This exhibit, through a partnership with the Live Oak Public Libraries, features a selection of linocut prints

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LAST YEAR’S Twitter phenomenon Inspiration for A Girl struck Amirpour #YesAllWomen brought to light the multitude of rules women are conditioned to live while onset for another film, when she by for our own survival: walk with your keys found a chador in the prop department.

“The moment I put it on it was like, oh— out, tucked between your fingers, in case you clearly, this is an Iranian vampire,” she told encounter a predator. If you go somewhere by yourself, always tell someone where you’ll Vice. “This is what it would be. It would be be. And above all, never, ever walk alone at this girl…this chador, it’s a brilliant disguise. night.

The movie grew around her.”

The title of writer/director Ana Lily Bad City, the film’s fictional setting, acts Amirpour’s debut, A Girl Walks Home as a character in itself: a desolate, eerie landAlone at Night, is loaded in vulnerability, scape occupied by gangsters, prostitutes, and risk, and daring. In the trailer, bathed in lost souls. It’s a town where the river laps timelessly stark black and white, we see a over a towering pile of untended-to dead young woman clad in a traditional Iranian bodies, and a seemingly young, lonely vamchador, alone in a vast, bleak street. pire wanders the streets at dusk.

“I’m attracted to the idea of the misfits As strange men approach her, however, and the rejects having their own kind of it’s revealed that The Girl (played by Sheila Vand) is the real threat, as she tips her chin summit,” Amirpour, who likens Bad City’s creation to Frank Miller’s Sin City, explained back, revealing two small, unmistakable to Vice. sharp fangs.

An English-born Iranian-American, As a child, Amirpour watched countAmirpour has said that she hopes the film less Westerns with her father and became hooked on Anne Rice novels after discover- tells the story of people like herself with multi-faceted identities, who don’t quite fit ing Interview with a Vampire. With inspiunder one strict cultural identifier. In proration derived from David Lynch, Back to the Future I and II (she considers them one duction, she reached out to Iranian artists film), Pulp Fiction, and Wild at Heart, A Girl she knew who were living in the U.S. and

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Sheila Vand (Argo) stars as Amirpour’s vampire, known only as The Girl.

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“Along the way I kind of subconsciously —or consciously—realized that we are all similar in that we all are Iranian, and are somehow very close to the fact that we are Iranian, but we’re not of that world,” she explained in an interview with The Vilcek Foundation.

“So…in a way…Bad City became our Iran. Because it became really a true mashup of all the things that we are, which is our parents, and our parents’ Iran, but also America, and Europe, and all these influences of pop culture that we grew up on. It kind of became a place for all of us.”

Producer Elijah Wood, a friend of a friend of Amirpour’s, fell in love with the script when it was sent to him.

“It had all these genre elements—it was about a vampire, but it was also really a love story,” he told Vice. “The fact that it was going to be shot in black and white, the fact that it was in Farsi—all these elements were things that maybe would have scared other people looking to invest in something from a commercial standpoint. But for us, it was absolutely everything that was wanted to be a part of.”

CinemaSavannah and Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah work year-round to uncover forgotten excellence and bring in the best in innovative filmmaking; A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night is a first-rate pick to kick off a new year of cinematic discovery. CS A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (Iran/USA, 2014) Muse Arts Warehouse Saturday at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

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AMERICAN SNIPER

OOP The weakest of the eight newly announced nominees for the Best Picture Oscar, American Sniper nevertheless turns out to be one of the better Clint Eastwood releases of recent vintage. But like most of his latter-day films in the director’s chair, efforts like Invictus and J. Edgar, it’s less a heartfelt piece of moviemaking and more a bald lunge to score yet more Oscar gold for his mantelpiece.

American Sniper relates the story of Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), a U.S. Navy Seal shooter famous (infamous?) for recording more kills than anyone else in American military history. Despite Eastwood’s own conservative leanings, the filmmaker has rarely proven himself to be a knee-jerk chickenhawk or rambling right-wing tool, and his films have over the decades served as an intriguing—and evolving—treatise on issues of gun violence and hero worship, beginning with the hardline stylings of Dirty Harry through the revisionist politics of Unforgiven through the startlingly progressive stance of Gran Torino.

Unfortunately, American Sniper adds nothing new to this conversation—more so since it comes on the heels of more accomplished “over there” efforts like Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker—and while Eastwood and scripter Jason Hall take some care in muddying the morality at play, they still err on the side of sainthood in painting their portrait of Chris Kyle, a man whose more tasteless actions and comments have been white scrubbed from this biopic.

In one sense, that doesn’t matter, as fictionalizations never claim to be carved-instone documentaries—nor should they be.

It’s just interesting that in an awards season in which Selma was dragged through the mud for its inaccurate portrayal of Lyndon B. Johnson—a cacophonous racket of swiftboating tactics believed to have ultimately hurt its Oscar take—any whispers about

American Sniper’s inaccuracies have been shushed.

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

THE WEDDING RINGER

OP The workable premise of The Wedding Ringer posits that the awkward, overweight Doug Harris ( Josh Gad) doesn’t have a single friend in the entire world, which becomes a problem when his pretty fiancée Gretchen (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting) wants to meet his best man and the groomsmen before the wedding. (How did they survive in social situations without his lack of buddies ever coming up before? Oh, never mind, or we’ll be here all day with these sorts of questions.)

So he hires Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart), whose job is to pose as BFFs for grooms in similar situations. But never before has Jimmy been asked to also produce a whole roster of faux groomsmen before—so he sets about recruiting whatever wacky washouts he can find, from a nerd with three testicles to an ex-con known for raping other men in prison to that big dude from Lost.

Also among this motley crew is a hunk who’s hilarious simply because he stu-stustutters. That’s the level of insult comedy found throughout this picture, which, let’s face it, is basically a Men’s Rights Activist meme passing itself off as a motion picture.

It follows the tired template of pairing a homely guy with a hottie (the reason why she’s marrying him is dizzyingly daft).

And when the hottie is revealed to be a heinous bitch? No problem! There’s an even hotter hottie waiting in the wings to service our schlubby protagonist. And don’t worry about the other misfits—there are hotties for all! On top of this, we also get the usual creaky swipes against nagging Asian women,

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obsessed brides, helpless senior citizens and swishy homosexuals.

Always the homosexuals. Gay panic in films of this ilk is nothing new, but the level here frequently reaches Terror Alert red.

There’s a smattering of clever toss-away moments that reference various pop-culture touchstones (The Usual Suspects, The Goonies, Lost), but when left to fend for themselves, writer-director Jeremy Garelick and co-scripter Jay Lavender are at a loss and merely swipe entire plays from the likes of Hitch and Wedding Crashers.

The only ingredient that makes this swampy stew even palatable is Hart, who continues to deliver inspired comic performance. Just imagine the potential if his agent ever manages to get his hands on a good script.

stripes by not only honoring the magnificent wartime achievements of Turing but also by shedding light on the ridiculous laws that would later embarrass and marginalize a hero of his caliber. And just like that, an inspirational movie about an international triumph becomes a sobering film about a national tragedy.

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OOP Move past the marquee names of Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp, and the other players adeptly take us through this revisionist take on age-old fairy tales. As the The Wedding Ringer stars Josh Gad (left) and Kevin Hart bumbling baker and his sensible wife, James Corden and Emily Blunt are affable protagweight of tragedy. onists, while Anna Kendrick again displays After an unarmed young man is shot SELMA her professional singing chops (as she did in dead by a cop (plus ça change, plus c’est la OOOP Pitch Perfect) as Cinderella. Daniel Huddlemême chose), King comforts his grandfather stone and Lilla Crawford, the kids cast as BLACKHAT There were better movies released durby whispering, “God was the first to cry for OOP ing 2014 than Selma—though all could be Jack (of beanstalk fame) and Red Riding your boy”—the most beautiful line of diaReleased in the graveyard month of Janu- counted on just one hand with the thumb Hood, hold their own against the older cast logue from any 2014 film. ary, Blackhat seems comparatively as worthy neatly tucked underneath – but were there members, and Chris Pine, the most amusing As King, Oyelowo is faced with a probof Oscar gold as something like No Counany that were more topical, more important, person in Horrible Bosses 2, is even funnier lem dodged by, say, The Imitation Game’s try for Old Men or 12 Years a Slave. Left more monumental? That’s up for debate as the vain prince smitten with Cinderella.

Benedict Cumberbatch. Few know much to its own devices, though, and it’s merely and open to discussion; still, in a year that The production looks handsome, but about the real-life figure of Alan Turing, so a slightly above-average thriller that regissaw the United States take a huge step Marshall’s direction renders it a bit stiff, ters as yet another letdown from director backwards on the path to racial balance—a Cumberbatch had a bit more leeway in carv- with no real blood behind the proceedings, Michael Mann.

12-month period in which scores of citizens ing out their characterizations. But everyone and the deficiencies in the source material knows what MLK looked and sounded like, are present and actually amplified here.

Mann, whose films (The Last of the Mohi- found nothing wrong with unarmed black which places Oyelowo at a disadvantage. cans, Heat) often pop off the screen with males being killed by (inept at best, evil at No worries there: Oyelowo may not urgency and vibrancy, opts for a grainy, worst) white cops but found everything THE GAMBLER especially look like King, but his is such a muted and measured approach here, a wrong with the casting of a black child as a OOP commanding performance that he ends up choice that will lead some filmgoers wishing fictional cartoon character—it seems only This remake finds Mark Wahlberg playthoroughly filling out the man. As Coretta their auditorium seat came equipped with a proper that 2014 should end with a film ing Jim Bennett, a college professor whose fast-forward button. Yet those who remain that comfortingly casts a ray of light into the Scott King, Carmen Ejogo is also effecbad habit of placing gargantuan bets in tive, with her scenes opposite Oyelowo in darkness of despair. patient will be rewarded with a reasonably gambling dens has left him tens of thouessence helping to humanize King and mak- sands of dollars in debt. His icy mom ( JesSelma may be set in 1965, but its issues, involving tale about Nick Hathaway (Chris ing it harder for the naysayers to accuse the sica Lange), a loan shark (Michael Kenneth Hemsworth), a brilliant computer hacker its conflicts and, most importantly, its idepicture of unfiltered hagiography. alism remain front and center five decades and convict who’s released from prison to Williams) and an underworld kingpin

later. help the American and Chinese govern( John Goodman) all consider fronting him ments discover who’s behind the cyber The script by first-timer Paul Webb THE IMITATION GAME money, but whatever funds come his way crimes that have left several people dead in examines the period when Martin Luther OOOP end up being used not to pay off debts but their wake.

King Jr. (David Oyelowo) sought and fought Focusing on one of the most compelblown on more blackjack hands and roulette for equal voting rights. From meeting with Some of Mann’s technical flourishes are ling stories to emerge from World War wheels. less impressive than usual—for starters, the a reluctant President Lyndon B. Johnson II—Allied efforts to crack the Enigma code Gambling as an addiction isn’t the focus peeks inside a computer look like outtakes (Tom Wilkinson) to strategizing with his employed by the Germans—the picture here – this isn’t Leaving Las Vegas with from 1982’s old-school TRON—but he still friends and colleagues, King works tirelessly follows Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberplaying cards replacing the booze bottles – knows how to stage an action scene, more so for his cause, always aware of the dangers batch) as the mathematician and his team, which is fine since the film is content operatwhen the parties involved are going manothat face both him and his supporters. But all working in top secrecy for the British ing as a tightly wound drama about a man a-mano. At 135 minutes, Blackhat could King won’t be deterred, and he ends up stag- government, tirelessly toil around the clock with self-destructive impulses. Yet this isn’t stand to be trimmed, and Hemsworth isn’t ing a landmark march between the Alabama trying to find the solution. Despite the skep- really a character study, either, since we’re required to emote as much as he’s asked to towns of Selma and Montgomery. ticism of his colleagues, Turing uses what never allowed to get inside Bennett’s head. assume hunky poses worthy of a GQ photo Ava DuVernay, a former publicist, makes could only be described as an early-model That leaves only the melodramatic tension, spread. It’s a nice treat for his lustful fans, an assured leap onto the national stage, pro- computer to aid him in his efforts—he which dissipates as the movie limps toward viding direction that’s sturdy but unfussy. who are doubtless ready to exchange that a disappointing conclusion that feels comsoldiers on mostly alone, as his only friend There’s no need for pumped-up histrionChristmas fruitcake for a savory slice of mittee-driven rather than narratively sound. among the co-workers he (to paraphrase beefcake. ics when history itself has provided such a That’s too bad, because a movie that displays Run-D.M.C.) disses and dismisses is Joan compelling blueprint, and DuVernay wisely Clarke (Keira Knightley), who becomes his a winning hand for most of its length should allows all emotions to naturally flow from never turn up snake eyes at the end. CS fiancée even though he’s secretly gay.

Webb’s script. Selma is a film full of feeling, But being a homosexual was a crime in particularly when dealing with the heavy England, and The Imitation Game earns its 35

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Activism & Politics

Community Education Effort and Peaceful Protest to Promote Animal Free Circuses

Join other caring souls to promote animal free circuses! Do you believe that elephants and other animals should not be used as entertainment props and forced to perform unnatural, silly tricks and live in parking lots and small, dark box cars for days on end? Please take action to help the elephants and the other animals!

Location: Sidewalk and grassy area beside the Savannah Civic Center on the West Liberty Street side entrance. For information please contact Marsha Godzinski Hargreaves, mharg@comcast.net, with Savannah Animal Advocacy (please visit us on Facebook). Sat., Jan. 24, 9:30-11 a.m. & 1:30-3 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-660-6912. circusprotest.com/. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Saturdays with Alderwoman Shabazz

Residents in Savannah’s 5th District are invited to meet with their Alderwoman every 4th Saturday of the month. Residents may come with specific issues and concerns, or just to meet their representative on Savannah City Council. District 5 runs roughly west of Bull Street and north of 36th Street, and also includes newly developing areas of the City in the southwest quadrant of Chatham County. Free and open to the public. fourth Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. 912-651-6410. Shabazz Seafood Restaurant, 502 W. Victory Dr. Savannah Area Young Republicans

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

Savannah Libertarians

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

Savannah Tea Party

5pm social time. 5:30pm meeting begins.

6pm speaker. Reservations not necessary. Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. Mondays, 5:30 p.m.. 912-598-7358. savannahteaparty. com. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt.

Tubby's Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. Young Democrats

JAN 21-27, 2015

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

Call for Artists

The Sentient Bean seeks experienced artists for one-month-long exhibitions of his/ her work. Artists must have a website with 36 current images representing a sample of

36 compiled by Rachael Flora | happenings@connectsavannah.com Happenings is Connect Savannah’s listing of community gatherings, events, classes and groups. If you want an event listed, email happenings@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.

the work to be shown in order to be considered. Apply to sentientbooking@gmail. com, subject line “art show." See website for info. Fridays.. sentientbean.com/ booking#visualarts. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave.

desktop publishing, CAD, metalworking and carpentry are of particular interest to Weave-A-Dream. While other programs such as performing, visual, media, theater, folk, design (architecture), or literary arts are also encouraged to apply. To be eligible Call for Entries for consideration, an organization must be Gallery Espresso is looking for you to suba non-profit, 501c3, head-quartered in Samit your art work to an upcoming exhibition vannah’s corporate limits. Proposed protitled "Standard Deviation" from February 2 grams must also be produced within the - March 2, 2015. The exhibition will explore City’s corporate limits. No individual artist multiple topics and mediums while keeping applications will be accepted. Through in the confines of the "standard" 8" x 10" Aug. 2. 912-651-5988 ext. 8969. rbrown02@ format. Artists can submit up to 4 pieces savannahga.gov. savannahga.gov/arts. of artwork. All medium will be acceptable City of Savannah Department of Cultural as long as the final image size does not Affairs, 9 West Henry St. exceed 8" x 10". All accepted artwork must City of Savannah TV Show Seeks Entries be ready to hang (no uni-clips or saw clips) The City of Savannah's TV station, SGTV, seeks profiles, documentaries, animations, and must be for sale. Sales will be split original music videos, histories or other 40% to Gallery, 60% to artist. Not all submissions will be accepted. Accepted artists original works by or about the citizens of will be notified by January 25, and artwork Savannah to run on "Engage," a television show produced by the city. No compensadrop-off is the following week. The artist's tion. SGTV offers an opportunity to expose reception is Friday, February 13, 6-8 pm. local works to over 55,000 households in Submit all artwork to Juliana Peloso at Chatham County. Submit proposals via j.peloso.art@gmail.com. Through Jan. 21. website. Saturdays.. savannahga.gov/enj.peloso.art@gmail.com. galleryespresso. gagesgtv. com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. Call for Entries for Savannah Stopover's Band Poster Juried Exhibition

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

Through Feb. 16. artrisesavannah.org. Art Rise Savannah, 2427 Desoto Ave. Call for Local Artist

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

Call for Proposals for 2015 Weave-a-Dream

The City of Savannah's Weave-a-Dream Panel has issued a call for proposals for its 2015 cultural and arts projects initiative.

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

Programs are to be completed prior to October 1, 2015. Project funding is available up to $2,000 for specific and innovative arts, cultural, or heritage projects or presentations that have a measurable, quantifiable benefit to Savannah’s diverse populations. The Weave-A-Dream committee seeks proposals that actively involve youth, seniors, and those who have limited access to arts based programs in Savannah. Programs engaging participates ranging from 6 -11 graders with disciplines of production, animation, photography

Gallery Seeks Local Artists

Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street, seeks 2-D and 3-D artists to join its cooperative gallery. Must be a full-time resident of Savannah or nearby area. Work to be considered includes painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, glass, ceramics and wood.

Submit 5-10 images of work, resume/CV and bio to info@kobogallery.com. Mondays.

Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street ,.

Homeschool Music Classes

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

Now Accepting Submissions for Third Thursdays on Tybee

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

Oatland Island Seeks Memories and Recollections for 40th Anniversary

Oatland Island Education Center is looking for memories of Oatland Island in honor of their 40th anniversary. People who were

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

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Chatham County Animal Control Seeks Donations of Items

Chatham County Animal Control seeks items for pets in the facility. Canned and dry dog and cat food, baby formula, newspaper, paper towels, soaps, crates, leashes, collars, wash cloths, towels. Open daily, 1pm-5pm. Mondays.. 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 support the local economy.

Sponsorships begin at $350. Help keep food fresh and local. Tuesdays.. kristen@ forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket. com/. Forsyth Farmers' Market, 501 Whitaker St., South End of Forysth Park. $5 Bikram Yoga Class to Benefit Local Charities

Bikram Yoga Savannah offers a weekly Karma class to raise money for local charities. Thursdays during the 6:30pm class. Pay $5 for class and proceeds are donated to a different charity each month.

This is a regular Bikram Yoga class. ongoing. 912.356.8280. bikramyogasavannah. com.

Professional Clothing Drive at Armstrong

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

Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation.

Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walkins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old. ongoing. (912) 5252151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov.

Senior Citizens, Inc. Annual Blanket Drive

Senior Citizens, Inc. invites Savannah and the surrounding areas to help seniors stay warm this winter by donating a new blanket. You can drop off the blankets at SCI's headquarters, throughout the Landings, or

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the Starbucks at the following locations: Twelve Oaks, Victory Drive, Broughton, Montgomery Crossroads, Oglethorpe Mall, and Pooler. The drive ends January 31.

Through Jan. 31, 9 a.m. starbucks.com/.

Starbucks (Twelve Oaks Shopping Center.), 550 Abercorn St. Classes, Camps & Workshops

Argentine Tango Beyond Basics Group Class

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

Art Classes at The Studio School

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

Art, Music, Piano, Voice Coaching

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

Beading Classes

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

Beading Classses at Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio

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

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

Beginner Guitar Class

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

Beginning Belly Dance Classes

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

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

Chatham County Sheriff's Office Explorers Post 876

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

Chinese Language Classes

The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. 912358-3160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate.edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate. edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Classical Guitar Instruction

Professional level classical instruction with a university professor. Lessons available for all levels with Dr. Brian Luckett, DMA. Private studio in Starland District. $25/half hour, $45/hour. brian@brianluckett.com. (brianluckett.com.

Clay Classes

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

Boating Classes

Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register.

912-897-7656. savannahaux.com.

Coffee Cupping

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

Figure Drawing Classes

Tuesdays 6-9pm and Wednesdays 9:3012:30am. $60/4-session package or $20 drop-in fee. At the Studio School. ongoing.

912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail. com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Guitar, Mandolin, or Bass Guitar Lessons

Emphasis on theory, reading music, and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. ongoing. 912-232-5987.

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am.

Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm-3pm. Community computer lab: MonFri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha. com/NRC.html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Knitting & Crochet Classes

Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website.

Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav. com.

Learn to Sew

Sewing lessons for all ages and skill levels.

Private and Group classes. Tuesdays.. 912596-0889. kleossewingstudio.com. Kleo's Sewing Studio, 36 W. Broughton St. #201.

georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. Music Lessons: Private or Group

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

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

New Horizons Adult Band Program

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

A weekly Friday gathering of new moms and their babies. Practice baby & mom yoga, do a planned activity. Dream boards, Conscious Kids Yoga affirmation writing, personalized aromaA yoga class for children age 4 and up, Life Coaching therapy and other projects. Fridays, 10 Group & individual life coaching with a Cer- a.m.-noon. 912-704-7650. ann@douladeto build skill, confidence, strength, and tified Life Coach. Plan for a career change, liveries.com. douladeliveries.com. erigoabilities of the body, mind, and heart. $15 new lifestyle, or an opportunity to pursue per class or $50 for 6 sessions (to be used savannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street. within 2 months) Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m.. creative or business projects. Step-by-step Novel Writing Write a novel, finish the one you've started, guidance to fulfill aspirations. In person 912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, revise it or pursue publication. Award-winor telephone sessions. Thursdays.. 9125301 Paulsen Street.

DUI Prevention Group ning Savannah author offers one-on-one 596-1952. info@roiseandassociates.com.

Offers victim impact panels for intoxior small group classes, mentoring, manuDowntown Savannah, downtown.

Microsoft Office - Excel 1 Course cated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone script critique, ebook formatting. Email Looking for proficiency and confidence in seeking knowledge about the dangers of for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. driving while impaired. A must see for teen basic Excel functionality? Our Microsoft pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com.

OSHA Classes Excel 1 course covers the basic Excel drivers. Meets monthly. $40/session 912environment, creating workbooks, navigat- Georgia Tech, an OSHA Training Institute 443-0410. eBay Seminar Education Center, is bringing its occupaing the Excel working screen, formatting Ms. Danna Crawford, a certified eBay Edu- and navigating worksheets, entering data, tional safety and health program to the cation Specialist, will present this workcoastal region with two of its most popular entering labels and creating and working shop on how to sell items on eBay and how with charts. $95 Thu., Jan. 22, 6:30-9:30 courses, Occupational Safety and Health to use Every Door Direct Mail and email Standards for Construction Industry (OSHA p.m. 912-644-5967. proftrainingtech@ marketing to grow your eBay business.

510) and Occupational Safety and Health georgiasouthern.edu. academics.georgiaWed., Jan. 21, 1-3:30 p.m. 478-714-0556. southern.edu/ce/programs/personaldevel- Standards for General Industry (OSHA powersellingmom.com/usps. liveoakpl.org. opment/microsoft/. cgc.georgiasouthern.

511). OSHA 510 takes place January 12-16, Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. and OSHA 511 takes place from January edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm English as Second Language Classes 20-23. Register online. $914 Through Jan. Street.

Learn conversational English, comprehen- Mommy & Me Relaxation Class 23. pe.gatech.edu. Georgia Tech Savannah, Teaches techniques to face the physical, sion, vocabulary and life communication 210 Technology Circle.

Photography Classes mental, and emotional changes of a new skills. All ages. Thursdays, 7:30pm, Island Beginner photography to post production. mother's body, mind and heart with poise Christian Church, 4601 US Highway 80 Instruction for all levels. $20 for two-hour and grace. a variety of relaxation techEast. Free. 912-897-3604. islandchristian. class. See website for complete class list. niques for mother and child. For expectorg.

Family Law Workshop 410-251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotoging and new moms as well as those with The Mediation Center has three workshops small children (4 and under). $15/class raphy.com. chrismorrisphotography.com.

Piano Lessons per month for people who do not have legal or 6 classes for $50 (to be used within 2 representation in a family matter: divorce, months) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.. Piano lessons with a classically trained instructor, with theater and church experilegitimation, modifications of child support, 912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, ence. 912-312-3977. ongoing. georgiavisitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 5301 Paulsen Street. musicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 Music Instruction Georgia Music Warehouse, near corner of Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. 912-354-6686. mediationsavannah.com.

Fany's Spanish/English Institute Victory Drive & Abercorn, offering instruc- Piano Voice-Coaching Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and chil- tion by professional musicians. Band inPianist with M/degree,classical modern dren held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. struments, violin, piano, drums and guitar. jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call continues on p. 37 37 Register by phone. ongoing. 912-921-4646. All ages welcome. ongoing. 912-358-0054.

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Polish Language Classes

The lessons are for beginners and open to anyone interested in learning the Polish language. Taught by Andrew Boguszewski.

Reservations required. $25 Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.. 912-401-5861. St James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. Reading/Writing Tutoring

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

Russian Language Classes

Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for info. ongoing. 912-713-2718.

Savannah GA eBay USPS Email Marketing Workshop

Presentation provided by a Certified Education Specialist trained by eBay. Learn the basics of selling, shipping with the USPS, building an eBay business, and eMail and direct mail marketing for all types of businesses. There will also be door prizes.

Call or email to sign up. FREE Wed., Jan. 21, 1-3:30 p.m. 352-209-2792. dannacrawford@gmail.com. liveoakpl.org. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. Sewing Classes

For beginners or advanced sewers. Industry standard sewing courses designed to meet standards in the garment industry.

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

Singing Classes

Bel Canto is a singing style which helps the voice become flexible and expressive, improves vocal range and breathing capacity.

A foundation for opera, rock, pop, gospel and musical theatre. $25 Mondays, 6 p.m..

786-247-9923. anitraoperadiva@yahoo. com. Institute of Cinematic Arts, 12 West State Street, 3rd and 4th flrs.,.

Spanish Classes

Spanish courses for professionals offered by Conquistador Spanish Language Institute, LLC. Beginner Spanish for Professionals--Intro price $155 + textbook ($12.95). Instructor: Bertha E. Hernandez, M.Ed. and native speaker. Meets in the Keller Williams Realty meeting room, 329 Commercial Drive. Tuesdays.. conquistador-spanish.com.

Stress Reduction: Arising Stillness in Zen

Stress-reducing practices for body, speech and mind. Five Thursday night classes from 6- 7:00pm. $15 drop-in; $70 for series. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach, Sensei.

Savannah Zen Center 111 E. 34th St. 31401 revfugon@gmail.com ongoing.

Sustainability Advisor Certificate Program

This 8 week, on-line certificate program will provide you with both the background and the practical knowledge to actually improve sustainability in your home and/ or business. $385 Tue., Jan. 27, midnightnoon. 912-478-5555. professionaltraining@ georgiasouthern.edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/onlineoffer38 ings/sustainabilitycertificate/. NessmithJAN 21-27, 2015

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Lane Conference Center, 847 Plant Dr. Vocal Lessons

A group of voice instructors who believe in the power of a nurturing community to help voice students blossom into vibrant artists. Each instructor holds a Masters of Music in Voice Performance. Group classes held once a month, plus an annual recital.

Varies Wednesdays.. 912-656-0760. TheVoiceCoOp.org. The Voice Co-op, Downtown.

Voice Lessons - Technique and Coaching

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

Clubs & Organizations

13th Colony Sound Barbershop Chorus

Sing in the harmonious barbershop style with the Savannah Chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society. No charge Mondays, 6:30 p.m.. 912-344-9768. rfksav@ gmail.com. savannahbarbershoppers.org.

Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

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

Avegost LARP

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

Buccaneer Region SCCA

Local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver's license is eligible to participate.

See website. ongoing. buccaneerregion. org.

Business Networking on the Islands

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

Chatham Sailing Club

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

Sponsored by The Frayed Knot and Perlina.

Tuesdays, 5pm-8pm. 6 W. State Street. A working gathering of knitters, crocheters, beaders, spinners, felters, needle pointers, etc. All levels of experience welcome.

Tuesdays.. 912-233-1240.

Exchange Club of Savannah - Weekly Lunch

Meets every Monday (except on the fifth Monday of the month), 12pm-1pm. Weekly speaker, and honor a student of the month and year, police officer and fireman of the year. Charities: Jenkins Boys & Girls Club; Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Guest are welcome Mondays, 12-1 p.m..

912-441-6559. Savannahexchange.org.

Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street.

Fiber Guild of the Savannahs

A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. Freedom Network

An international, leaderless network of individuals seeking more freedom in an unfree world. Meetings twice monthly, Thursdays, 8:30pm. Topics and meeting locations vary. No politics, no religious affiliation, no dues, no fees. Every other Thursday.. 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. ongoing.

912-596-1962. honorflightsavannah.org.

Historic Savannah Chapter: ABWA

Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby's Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257.

Hostess City Toastmasters New Year's Resolution Membership Offer

The Hostess City Toastmasters club of historic downtown Savannah is offering new members a chance to get a leg up on their New Year’s resolution to improve public speaking skills. For anyone signing up during December and January, the Club will waive the first three months of local dues. Weekly meetings are on Tuesdays from 6-7 pm at ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard Street, Third Floor, just off Ellis Square.

Guests are welcome. Through Jan. 31.

912-209-4521. hostesscitytm@gmail.com. thincsavannah.com. Thinc Savannah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor.

Islands MOPS

A Mothers of Preschoolers group that meets two Wednesdays a month, 9:15am11:30am. Wednesdays.. sites.google.com/ site/islandsmops. fbcislands.com/. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

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

Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-3086768.

Knittin’ Night

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 912-238-

0514. wildfibresavannah.com/. Wild Fibre, 409 East Liberty St. Low Country Turners

A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. ongoing. 912-313-2230.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary

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

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

Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com.

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 ongoing. 912-344-5127. New Covenant Church, 2201 Bull St. Rotary Club of Savannah Sunrise

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

Thursdays.. savannahsunriserotary.org.

Ort Hall, 112 W. Congress St. Safe Kids Savannah

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

Savannah Brewers' League

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

Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St.

Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group

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

A dinner meeting every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at local restaurants. 3rd Tuesday in November; none in December.

For dinner reservations, please call Sybil Cannon at 912-964-5366. ongoing. 912748-7020. savannahnavyleague.us.

Savannah Fencing Club

Beginner classes Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. $60. Some equipment provided. After completing the class, join the Savannah Fencing Club; $5/month.

Experienced fencers welcome. Tuesdays, Thursdays.. 912-429-6918. savannahfencing@aol.com.

Savannah Go Green

Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

Savannah Kennel Club

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Barnes Restaurant, 5320 Waters Avenue.

Waving Girls--Smocking Arts Guild of America

Savannah Parrot Head Club

The Waving Girls welcomes smockers and all those who create fine heirloom items. At each meeting there is an opportunity 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. Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive.

Savannah Sacred Harp Singers

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

Savannah Newcomers Club

Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years.

Membership includes monthly luncheon and program. Activities, tours and events to help learn about Savannah and make new friends. ongoing. savannahnewcomersclub.com.

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

Everyone who loves to sing is invited to join Savannah Sacred Harp Singers. All are welcome to participate or listen to one of America's most revered musical traditions. Call or email. ongoing. 912655-0994. savannahsacredharp.com. Faith Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Road.

Society for Creative Anachronism

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

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

Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

Savannah Toastmasters

Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the Conference Room C. ongoing. 912-484-6710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Savannah Veggies and Vegans

Join the Facebook group to find out more about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and to hear about upcoming local events.

Mondays.

Savannah Writers Group

A gathering of writers of all levels for networking, hearing published guest authors, and critique. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00pm, Atlanta Bread Company, Twelve Oaks Shopping Center, 5500 Abercorn.

Free and open to the public. fourth Tuesday of every month.. savannahwritersgroup.blogspot.com.

Tertulia en español at Foxy Loxy

Spanish conversation table. Meets second and fourth Thursday of each month.

7:30pm to 9pm at Foxy Loxy, 1919 Bull street. All levels welcome. Free. Purchase beverages and snacks. fourth Thursday of every month.. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

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

days, 6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-8745.

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation

Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $12/class or $90/8 classes. Call for info.

Academy of Dance, 74 W. Montgomery Crossroad. Wednesdays. 912-921-2190.

Beginner and intermediate ballet, modern dance, barre fusion, barre core body sculpt, gentle stretch & tone. Tuesdays..

912-925-0903. theballetschoolsav.com.

Ballet School, 10010 Abercorn St.

Concerts

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

13th Colony Sound (Barbershop Singing)

“If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!” Mondays, 7pm. ongoing. 912-3449768. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Thunderbolt Lodge #693, 3111 Rowland Ave. Concert: The Golden Age of Song

Armstrong opens its Piano in the Arts series with this concert of popular songs featuring Savannah vocalists Roger Moss and Emily Grundstad-Hall. Vibraphonist Stephen Primatic and pianist Benjamin Warsaw join them for a night of favorite from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. $15 Thu., Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. Award winning Savannah singers perform with Armstrong music professors. Featuring Roger Moss, Trae Gurley, and Emily Grundstad-Hall, vocalists; Benjamin Warsaw, piano; Stephen Primatic, vibraphone/percussion. Part of Armstrong's Piano in the Arts series. $15 Fri., Jan. 23, 8 p.m. armstrong.edu. Part of Armstrong's Piano in the Arts series.

Performers include vocalists Roger Moss, Trae Gurley, and Emily Grundstad-Hall; pianist Benjamin Warsaw; and percussionist Stephen Primatic. Fri., Jan. 23, 8 p.m. 912-344-2801. Armstrong Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St.

302 West Victory Drive sav.smokecartel.com

Argentine Tango

Argentine Tango Basics Group Class

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

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Savannah Philharmonic Symphony musicians, Sasha Enegren, Raphael Fusco and James Massol will delight listeners to an hour-long performance of Mozart, Telemann, Jeanjean, Corrette and Fusco's own compositions. Free but donations kindly accepted Sun., Jan. 25, 4-5 p.m. 912-5987242. www.stpeterssav.org. stpeterssavannah.org. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 West Ridge Road.

Conferences

Southern Conference on Children

Leaders in family and child studies, early childhood education, and professionals in related fields will identify and discuss trends and techniques for working with young children. $45 - $90 Sat., Jan. 24, 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. 912-478-5555. scoc@ georgiasouthern.edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/conferences/scoc/.

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imagery. No dance experience or chakras knowledge needed. $20 ongoing, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-663-1306. Chakradancer@ comcast.net. chakradance.com/. synergisticbodies.com. Synergistic Bodies, 7901 Waters Ave. Ballroom Group Dance Class

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

912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Ballroom Series Group Class

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

Ballroom/Latin Group Class

Group classes every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesdays focus on fundamental steps, styling, and techniques.

Wednesday's classes are more specific, with advanced elements. $15/person and $25/couple Wednesdays, 8 p.m. and Tuesdays.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Beginner's Belly Dance Classes

Learn basic moves and choreography with local Belly Dancer, Nicole Edge. Class is open to all ages and skill levels. Walk-ins welcome. 15.00 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. 912596-0889. edgebelly@gmail.com. edgebellydance.com. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. Beginners Belly Dance Classes

Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/Skill levels welcome. Sundays, 12pm-1pm.

Fitness body and balance studio. 2127 1//2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/hour. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-596-0889. cairoonthecoast.com.

Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle

For those with little-to-no dance background. Instructor is formally trained, has performed for over ten years. $15/person.

Tues. 7pm-8pm. Private classes and walk ins available. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. ongoing. 912-414-1091. info@ cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com.

Happenstance Bellydance

All levels and styles of bellydance welcome. Classes every Monday, 5:30-6:30pm.

Drop-ins welcome. $15/lesson Mondays, 5:30 p.m.. (912) 704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. JAN 21-27, 2015

C.C. Express Dance Team

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

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A weekly gathering to benefit locals in 40 need. Music, dancing, fun for all ages.

Donations of nonperishable food and gently used or new clothing are welcomed. Free and open to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m.

912-547-6449. xavris21@yahoo.com. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St.

couple Tuesdays, 8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 8 p.m.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Learn to dance Salsa & Bachata. For info, call Austin (912-704-8726) or Omar (Spanish - 787-710-6721). Thursdays. 912-7048726. salsa@salsasavannah.com. salsasavannah.com. Great Gatsby, 408 West Broughton Street.

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

Dance Lessons (Salsa, Bachata)

Dance Meditation: 5Rhythms Wave Class

A dance. A spiritual practice. A path to higher vibration. Each person does his/her own dance to a wave of music through the rhythms of flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. There is no right or wrong way and no steps to follow. No experience is needed. Simply Show Up. Led by: Dana Danielson. Each month, 2nd Tuesday (7:158:45 pm) and 4th Sunday, (noon-1:30). $15 per class, or purchase class packs ongoing. 912-429-0190. savannahyogabarre. com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

Dance Party

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

Disco Hustle Dance Class

Do the hustle! A New York style Disco Hustle group class taught by Jos'eh Marion, a professional ballroom dance instructor.

Sundays at 5pm. Call for pricing. Sundays, 5 p.m.. 843-290-6174. Trudancer@gmail. com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. Free Ballet Instruction Class for Adults and Teens

Ballet for Adults/Teens class free to try will be offered to anyone looking to get into ballet for the first time, for the adult/ teen who wants to get back into it, or just because you want to be a ballerina. Our instructor has 25 years experience and has studied with the New York City Ballet.

Come in comfortable clothes. We would like you to be in jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or ballet socks. Don't have any? We have them for you! Need childcare? We can get that too! FREE Sat., Jan. 24, 9-10 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Free Dance Thursdays at Lake Mayer

Lake Mayer is offering free dance and fitness classes for all ages every Thursday, in the Community Center. 9:30 am and 10:30 am is the "Little Movers" class for toddlers.

12:00 pm Lunch Break Fitness. 1:30 pm Super Seniors. 5:30 pm youth hip hop. 6:30 pm Adult African Fitness. FREE ongoing, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 912-652-6780. sdavis@ chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

FUNdamentals Dance Lesson

Group dance lessons every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesday: fundamental steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday: advanced elements. $15/person $25/

Home Cookin' Cloggers

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.

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

Kids Hip Hop and Jazz

A kids dance class with high energy music.

Students learn different elements of hip hop dancing and how to put it together in a routine. $8 Thursdays, 5:15-6 p.m..

912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Kids/Youth Dance Class

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. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

LaBlast- Dance Fitness designed by Louis Van Amstel from DWTS

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

Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Line Dancing

Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pm10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar. Come early and learn a new dance from 7:30pm8:30pm. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/.

Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St.

Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, 31406.

Tuesdays.. salsasavannah.com.

Salsa Night

Come and shake it to the best latin grooves and bachata the night away in Pooler where it's cooler. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. 912-988-1052. medi.tavern314@ gmail.com. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. Savannah Shag Club

Wednesdays, 7pm,at Doubles Lounge.

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

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

A class designed to maintain that summer body by dancing and having fun.

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

West Coast Swing Class

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

Fitness

$6 Community Yoga Classes

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

Most classes are heated to 90 degrees.

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

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

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

Barre Intensive

Modern Dance Class

Monthly series continues with Mary Crouse. Advance your barre practice in this 90 minute intensive. Attention is given to form and strength. $20 Sat., Jan. 24, 12-1:30 p.m. 912-200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com.

Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

Salsa Lessons by Salsa Savannah

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

Mahogany Shades of Beauty

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

912-272-8329.

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

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

8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Sun. 5pm6pm and 6pm-7pm. Salon de Maile, 704B

Beach Body Workouts with Laura

Beastmode Fitness Group Training

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sults. Personal training options available.

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

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

Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

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

Hiking & Biking at Skidaway Island State Park

Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily 7am-10pm.

Call or see website. ongoing. 912-5982300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway

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Historic Savannah Foundation Ninth Annual Race for Preservation

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

INSANITY turns old-school interval training on its head. Work flat out in 3 to 5-min Blue Water Yoga blocks, and take breaks only long enough Community donation-based classes, Tues. to gulp some air and get right back to and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm. Fri., 9:30am- work. It's called Max Interval Training, 10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water because it keeps your body working at Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol. maximum capacity through your entire com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 workout. $10 or $80 for 10 fitness classes Quarterman Dr. Sundays, 11 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondeFitness Classes at the JEA baile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedanSin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerocestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, bics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Israeli Krav Maga Self-Defense Classes Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing.

A system of self-defense techniques based 912-355-8811. savj.org. savannahjea. on several martial arts. The official fighting org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 system of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

Abercorn St. Free Caregiver Support Group Custom Fit offers individual and small For anyone caring for senior citizens with group training and intensive workshops. any affliction or illness. Second Saturday ongoing. 912-441-4891. customfitcenter. of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah com.

Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments. Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world's fastFree to attend. Open to anyone in need of est growing martial arts style. Uses angles support for the caregiving they provide. and leverage to turn an attacker's strength ongoing. savannahcommons.com.

Free Dance and Fitness Classes at Lake Mayer against him. Call for info on free trial Every Thursday. 9:30am-10:15am Todclasses. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White dler Class. 12pm-1pm Adult Lunch Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-9241.

Latin Cardio Break Dance Class. 1:30pm-2:30pm A cardio-based workout class designed to Super Seniors Workout. 5:30pm-6:15pm get students fit while having fun. Latin style Youth African Dance Fitness (ages 6-12). dances like cha cha, samba, jive, rumba, 6:30pm-7:30pm Adult African Dance Fitness. Wear comfortable clothing. Free and salsa. No partner necessary. Workout clothes required. $10 drop in or $80 for 10 open to the public. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.7:30 p.m.. 912-652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 classes Mondays, 6 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondeE. Montgomery Crossroads.

Dude's Day at Savannah Climbing Coop bailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Thursdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah ClimbDance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial ing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Drive.

Thursday men climb for half price, $5. See Mommy and Baby Yoga Mondays. Call for times and fees or see website for info. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m. website. ongoing. 912-232-2994. savanna912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop. hyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah com. Savannah Climbing CoOp, 302 W Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Victory Dr. Happy Hour Boot Camp Classes

“Getting Carried Away” --and feeling like you’re at the top.

One Year Anniversary & Yoga Fest- 2 days of FREE Yoga

Celebrate Savannah Yoga Center Pooler's one-year anniversary with free yoga all day Saturday and Sunday. All classes are free and open to the public. FREE Sat., Jan. 24, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. and Sun., Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. 912-988-1320. marketing@ savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/ events/yoga-fest-pooler/. savannahyoga. com. Savannah Yoga Center Pooler, 111 Canal Street.

Pilates Classes

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

Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave. Pregnancy Yoga

Across

1 Affected mannerisms 5 “The Munsters” son 10 Dollar bill’s weight, roughly 14 Abbr. on a bottle of Courvoisier 15 New, in Nogales 16 2000s sitcom starring a country singer 17 Response to King Kong after being carried away?

20 Depression Era agcy.

21 Checks out suggestively 22 Big song 25 Type 27 Urban blight 29 Haifa resident, e.g.

31 Roofing material 32 Castellaneta, the voice of Homer on “The Simpsons” 35 Low poker hand 36 One-eyed character on “Futurama” 38 Bob Hope’s entertainment gp.

39 King Kong’s act of barroom generosity?

43 Mighty tree 44 Meteorologist’s tracked prediction 45 Parallel, e.g.

46 Retreating 47 “___ favor!”

48 Breakfast fare where you might take your lumps?

51 Catch forty winks

52 Earth orbiter until 2001 53 Punctured tire sound 54 Corrective eye surgery 57 “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van ___ Beek 59 King Kong’s hoped-for response?

67 Paste alternative 68 Constellation with a belt 69 Bring under control 70 “The camera ___ 10 pounds” 71 Becomes liquid 72 Christian Louboutin item

Down

1 Beginning for the birds?

2 Patriot ending 3 “Ruh-___!” (ScoobyDoo gulp) 4 Disgorge 5 Final purpose 6 Penn & Teller, e.g.

7 “Slumdog Millionaire” actor ___ Patel 8 “So, ___ been thinking...”

9 Musical taste 10 Allman brother who married Cher 11 Slot machine spinner 12 Up to the task 13 ___ movement 18 “Four and twenty blackbirds baked in ___” 19 “Yay, team!”

22 “Hungry Hungry ___” 23 Washington dropped

from “Grey’s Anatomy” 24 Deceptive 26 East Texas city or college 27 Parent not related by blood 28 ___ liquor 30 Boat full of animals 32 Job description list 33 Yoga postures 34 Prestigious prizes 37 Iberian Peninsula’s cont.

40 “Looks like ___ too soon” 41 File cabinet label for the latter half of the alphabet 42 “A Nightmare on ___ Street” 49 Actors Quinn and Mitchell 50 Uno + dos 51 Small change?

54 Annika Sorenstam’s gp.

55 “___ Lang Syne” 56 Poker option 58 Charlie Brown utterance 60 Burt Reynolds co-star DeLuise 61 Hematite, e.g.

62 “Star Trek: TNG” alum Wheaton 63 Forget-me-___ 64 “Boo-___!”

65 Music genre with a lot of guyliner 66 “What’d I tell ya?”

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

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

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

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

Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

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

Rock'n Body Fitness Bootcamp

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

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

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

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. ongoing. savannahdiscgolf@ gmail.com. savannahdiscgolf.com.

Savannah Striders Running and Walking Club

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With a one-year, $35 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes.

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

SIZZLE- Dance Cardio

The hottest cardio class to keep or get you in shape for summer. Sizzle is designed to give you cardio, strengthening, and stretch training that you need for that bikini body.

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$10.00 or $80 for 10 classes Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile. dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Turbo Kick Cardio Workout

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

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

YOGA FEST: Pooler’s One Year Anniversary Celebration

Come sample our excellent classes and teachers. No registration necessary, just show up! Free Jan. 24-25. (912) 232-2994. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com.

Savannah Yoga Center Pooler, 111 Canal Street.

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Free for cancer patients and survivors. The classes help with flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation. Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center.

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Zumba Fitness (R) with April

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

Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. $5 for nonmenbers. call for info. ongoing. 912-349-4902.

Health

Armstrong Prescription Drug Drop-Off

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

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

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

Call or see website for info. Free to attend.

Hoskins Center at Memorial. Free ongoing, 6 p.m. 912-350-3438. bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Free Enrollment Help for Medicaid and PeachCare

Parents can find the help they need to renew or sign up their children (ages 0-19) on Medicaid or PeachCare. Enrollment Assisters will work with clients through the process. Free and open to the public.

Mondays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m.. 912-356-2887. Chatham County Health Department, 1395 Eisenhower Drive (facing Sallie Mood Dr.).

Free Hearing and Speech Screening

Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. Speech:

First Thursdays,. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-355-4601. savannahspeechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St.

where mercury is found in the mouth and how to remove it safely. Free to the public Tue., Jan. 27, 6-8 p.m. 912-349-0472.

Sandfly Family Dental, 7360 Skidaway Rd., Suite H2.

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

This class offers you the education needed to face the physical, mental, and emotional changes of your body, mind and heart with poise and grace. Open to expecting and new moms as well as those with small children (4 and under). $15 a session.

15.00 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m..

912-544-6387. info@erigosavannah.com. erigosavannah.com/. erigosavannah.com.

Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Free Help Signing Up for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Free HIV Testing at Chatham County Health Dept.

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

Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph's/Candler--St. Mary's Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. 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. ongoing. 912-9273432. savannahypnosis.com.

Know Your Water

What everyone ought to know about our drinking water (bottled, tap, distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered, alkaline and spring.) Are you paying thousands of money for water that is making you sick?

Find out what water is best for your body.

FREE Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. 703-989-6995. oggisavannah@gmail.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. La Leche League of Savannah

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

Living Smart Fitness Club

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

Mercury Removal in the the Mouth--Inspiring Smiles Series

Along with Dr. Canfield, Dr. Mark Domanski of Crossroads Chiropractic and Wellness Center will present the first speech, “Mercury Removal in the Mouth.” The environmental health effects of mercury, primarily found in mercury-laden sliver fillings, include brain damage and neurological problems especially for children and the unborn babies of pregnant women.

Dr. Canfield and Dr. Domanski will explain

Mommy & Me Relaxation Class (Prenatal & Postpartum)

Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services.

Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800264-7154.

Kid's Happenings

Baby & Mom Yoga

For mothers with babies who are precrawlers. Moms learn poses for baby to help with digestion and sleeping -- and get a bit of relaxation, movement and camaraderie for themselves. $120 for a six session pass. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m..

912-704-7650. ann@douladeliveriescom. savannahyogacenter.com. savannahyoga. com. Savannah Yoga Center Pooler, 111 Canal Street.

Irish Dancers of Savannah

Savannah's first organized Irish dance school welcomes dancers, ages 4 and up.

Learn Irish Step and Ceili (Irish square) Dancing at a relaxed pace. Convenient mid-town location. Adult classes available.

Thursdays.. 912-897-5984. irishdancsav@ aol.com.

New Mamas Club

A weekly Friday gathering of new moms and their babies. Practice baby & mom yoga, do a planned activity. Dream boards, affirmation writing, personalized aromatherapy and other projects. $20 per session. Six session discount. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. 912-704-7650. ann@douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries.com. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Savannah Children's Museum School Year Hours

SCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Open on holiday Mondays that SCC Public Schools are not in session including Labor Day. For more details go to savannahchildrensmuseum.org ongoing. Savannah Children's Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their adults. Themed programs--story books, singing songs, finger puppet plays, crafts, guided walks, up close encounters with Oatland animals.

Preregister by 4pm Monday. $5 children.

Gen. Admission for adults ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays. 912-3951500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland. org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

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LGBT

First City Network

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

Mondays. 912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork. org.

Gay AA Meeting

True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor.

New location effective 11/2012. ongoing.

Georgia Equality Savannah

Local chapter of Georgia's largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-547-6263. ongoing.

Savannah Pride, Inc.

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

Stand Out Youth

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

read this month and tell all about it. Treats to share are always welcomed. Tea is provided. Call for info. ongoing. 912-232-5488. liveoakpl.org/. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 East Bay St. Nature and Environment

Dolphin Project

Dolphin Project's Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment. Age/ grade appropriate programs and handouts.

See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org.

Ducks on Holiday

Coastal Georgia is the annual winter resort for countless waterfowl. This tour gets you acquainted with some of the different species of ducks that are here for the winter.

Call for specific directions. Reservations required. Tour size 6-20 people. $30 Sun., Jan. 25, 2-4 p.m. 912-236-8115. Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive off S.C. 170.

Recycling Fundraiser for Economic Opportunity Authority

Support EOA through the FundingFactory Recycling Program. Recycle empty cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, laptops, to EOA for recycling. They will receive technology products and cash. Businesses may also recycle items on behalf of EOA

Meets last Sunday of the month, 4pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-6605. sjchs.org/ body.cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Tea Time at Ola's (Book Club)

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Free will astrology

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ARIES

March 21-April 19

Is there a patron saint of advertising or a goddess of marketing or a power animal that rules publicity and promotion? If so, I’m going to find out, then pray to them in your behalf. It’s high time for your underappreciated talents and unsung accomplishments to receive more attention. And I am convinced that the astrological moment is ripe for just such a development. Help me out here, Aries. What can you do to get your message out better? What tricks do you have for attracting the interest of those who don’t know yet about your wonders? Polish up your self-presentation, please.

TAURUS

April 20-May 20

During his 67 years of life, Taurus-born Leonardo da Vinci achieved excellence in 12 different fields, from painting to engineering to anatomy. Today he is regarded as among the most brilliant humans who ever lived. “His genius was so rare and universal that it can be said that nature worked a miracle on his behalf,” said one observer.

“He towered above all other artists through the strength and the nobility of his talents,” said another. Yet on his death bed, Leonardo confessed, “I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have.” Typical for a Taurus, he underestimated himself! It’s very important that you not do the same, especially in the coming weeks. The time has come for you to give yourself more of the credit and respect you deserve.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20

Where you have been and what you have done will be of little importance in the coming weeks. Both your mistakes and your triumphs will be irrelevant. In my estimation, you have a sacred duty to spy on the future and reconnoiter the pleasures and challenges that lie ahead. So I suggest you head off toward the frontier with an innocent gleam in your eye and a cheerful hunger for interesting surprises. How’s your Wildness Quotient? If it’s in a slump, pump it up.

CANCER

JAN 21-27, 2015

June 21-July 22

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Will you ever find that treasured memento you misplaced? Is there any chance of reviving a dream you abandoned? You are in a phase when these events are more likely than usual to happen. The same is true about an opportunity that you frittered away or a missing link that you almost tracked down but ultimately failed to secure. If you will ever have any hope of getting another shot at those lost joys, it would be in the coming weeks. For best results, purge the regret and remorse you still feel about the mistakes you think you made once upon a time.

LEO

July 23-Aug. 22

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wandered for centuries through the northern parts of what we now call Mesoamerica.

According to legend, that changed in 1323, when their priests received a vision of an eagle eating a snake while perched at the top of a prickly pear cactus. They declared that this was the location of the tribe’s future power spot. Two years later, the prophecy was fulfilled. On an island in the middle of a lake, scouts spied the eagle, snake, and cactus. And that was where the tribe built the town of Tenochtitlan, which ultimately became the center of an empire. Today that place is called Mexico City. Have you had an equivalent vision, Leo? If you haven’t yet, I bet you will soon. Go in search of it. Be alert.

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

By the end of the 16th century, nutmeg was in high demand throughout Europe.

It was valued as a spice, medicine, and preservative. There was only one place in the world where it grew: on the Indonesian island of Run. The proto-capitalists of the Dutch East India Company gained dominion over Run, and enslaved the local population to work on plantations. They fully controlled the global sale of nutmeg, which allowed them to charge exorbitant prices. But ultimately their monopoly collapsed. Here’s one reason why: Pigeons ate nutmeg seeds on Run, then flew to other islands and pooped them out, enabling plants to grow outside of Dutch jurisdiction.

I see this story as an apt metaphor for you in the coming months, Virgo. What’s your equivalent of the pigeons? Can you find unlikely allies to help you evade the controlling force that’s limiting your options?

LIBRA

Sept. 23-Oct. 22

Have you triggered any brilliant breakthroughs lately? Have you made any cathartic departures from the way things have always been done? Have you thought so far outside the box that you can’t even see the box any more? Probably not. The last few weeks have been a time of retrenchment and stabilization for you. But I bet you will start going creatively crazy very soon -- and I mean that in the best sense. To ensure maximum health and well-being, you simply must authorize your imagination to leap and whirl and dazzle.

SCORPIO

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

The cassava plant produces a starchy root that’s used as food by a half billion people all over the planet. No one can simply cook it up and eat it, though. In its raw state, it contains the poisonous chemical cyanide, which must be removed by careful preparation. An essential first step is to soak it in water for at least 18 hours. I see this process as a metaphor for the work you have ahead of you, Scorpio. A new source of psychological and spiritual sustenance will soon be available, but you will have to purge its toxins before you can use and

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SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Italian composer Gioachino Rossini (17921868) didn’t like to work hard, and yet he was also prolific. In fact, his desire to avoid strenuous exertion was an important factor in his abundant output. He got things done fast. His most famous opera, *The Barber of Seville,* took him just 13 days to finish. Another trick he relied on to reduce his workload was plagiarizing himself. He sometimes recycled passages from his earlier works for use in new compositions.

Feeling good was another key element in his approach to discipline. If given a choice, he would tap into his creative energy while lounging in bed or hanging out with his buddies. In the coming weeks, Sagittarius, I recommend you consider strategies like his.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22-Jan. 19

Each hour of every day, the sun offers us more energy than oil, gas, and coal can provide in an entire year. Sadly, much of our star’s generous gift goes to waste. Our civilization isn’t set up to take advantage of the bounty. Is there a comparable dynamic in your personal life, Capricorn? Are you missing out on a flow of raw power and blessings simply because you are ignorant of it or haven’t made the necessary arrangements to gather it? If so, now would be an excellent time to change your ways.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

According to my analysis of the long-term astrological omens, 2015 is the year you can get totally serious about doing what you were born to do. You will be given the chance to slough off all that’s fake and irrelevant and delusory. You will be invited to fully embrace the central purpose of your destiny. If you’re interested in taking up that challenge, I suggest you adopt Oscar Wilde’s motto: “Nothing is serious except passion.” Your primary duty is to associate primarily with people and places and situations that feed your deepest longings.

PISCES

Feb. 19-March 20

“Give up all hope for a better past,” writes Emily Fragos in her poem “Art Brut.” That’s generally sound advice. But I think you may be able to find an exception to its truth in the coming weeks. As you work to forgive those who have trespassed against you, and as you revise your interpretations of bygone events, and as you untie knots that have weighed you down and slowed you up for a long time, you just may be able to create a better past. Dare to believe that you can transform the shape and feel of your memories.

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Register Now for Savannah NWR's Youth Turkey Hunt & Learn

Calling all kids, 15 and under, who want to learn how to hunt turkey and have fun doing it! The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the National Wild Turkey Federation are partnering to provide 10 youth an opportunity to learn about turkey conservation and experience hunting turkey with a guide. This structured hunt and educational event will be held March 27, 28, and 29, 2015 and will focus on the development of turkey hunting skills and conservation knowledge. Participating youth will be assigned a mentor for the event and have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of skill-based and conservation-focused programs throughout the weekend. The Hunt & Learn Weekend will be limited to a maximum of 10 youth hunters, ages 15 and under.

All applications must be received at the Savannah NWR Visitor Center by January 31, 2015 to be entered in the random drawing which will be held on February 5, 2015. Through Jan. 31. 843-784-2468. fws. gov/refuge/savannah. Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive off S.C. 170.

Salt Marsh Kayak

Take advantage of this opportunity to kayak the tidal creeks and salt marshes and learn about the systems, living and otherwise, that influence the marshes.

Meet near Skidaway Island, but call for specific directions. Reservations required.

Tour size 4-10 people. $55 Sat., Jan. 24, 9 a.m.-noon. 912-236-8115. Skidaway Island, Diamond Causeway.

Walk on the Wild Side

A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. Call or see website for info. ongoing.

912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Wilderness Southeast

A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115. wilderness-southeast.org.

Pets & Animals

Half Price Adoptions all month in January

Half price adoptions for adult dogs and cats all month long is January at Jasper Animal Rescue Mission in Ridgeland, SC. Adoption fee is waived for black cats! We are just 30 miles outside of Savannah! $65/$50 Through Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

843-726-7799. jarmpets@yahoo.com. jarmission.org. Jasper Animal Rescue Mission, 1352 Carters Mill Road.

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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. ongoing. 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. ongoing. chathamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav.org/. Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr.

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Columba House

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

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DEAR ERIN, Are ghosts real?

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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 Mont- Hi Ravi, gomery St. See website for info. ongoing.

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I’m excited to tell you that ghosts are real.

But when I talk about ghosts, I don’t mean those scary faces that suddenly scream at you when you’re in minding your own busiSt. Almo's ness, watching a YouTube video. I’m talking Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting A New Church in the City, For the City Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, about people who once were alive like you 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Facebook page "Savannah Church Plant." and me, but no longer have physical bodies. ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234Einstein proved that everything is energy.

Read the Bible in One Year 3336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine Energy can be divided into two kinds: finite A Bible book club for those wanting to read Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St. energy (energy that is limited) and infinite the Bible in one year. Open to all. Book club format, not a traditional Bible study.

Religious & Spiritual energy (energy that’s unlimited). Everything Band of Sisters Prayer Group All welcome, regardless of race, creed, that makes up our bodies (our skin…our All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, sexual orientation, religion. Thurs. 6:00pmhair…this booger in my nose…yikes!) is 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, 7:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-233made up of finite energy.

5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne 5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. Seaver or see website for info. "The king's 37th Street.

So when we die, all it means is that our Savannah Friends Meeting (Quakers) heart is like channels of water in the bodies are limited and we don’t use them Un-programmed worship. 11am Sunhands of the Lord." (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. anymore. But our souls, our spirits—the days, third floor of Trinity United Method912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. thing inside that makes you Ravi and me ist Church. Call or email for info. All are capitolcom.org/georgia.

A Buddhist Meditation Center welcome. ongoing. 912-308-8286. savbran- Erin—are made up of infinite energy that Welcoming all lineages and spiritual art@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. lives on and on, even after our bodies go traditions. Newcomers to meditation welTrinity United Methodist Church, 225 West away. come. Daily meditation, study groups and President St. Quantum Physicists are looking at the Savannah Reiki Share classes. Sunday includes a talk given by possibility that when we die, our infinite resident priest on Buddhist philosophy and During shares, participants take turns givhow 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. 912427-7265 ongoing. The Savannah Zen Center, 111 E. 34th St. Catholic Singles

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

Center for Spiritual Living--Savannah

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

Maritime Bethel

"Sundays on Thursdays" worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-2202976. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

ing 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 Sacontinues on p. 46

Crossword Answers

energy just crosses into another dimension.

So when my little dog PJ passed away and three days later I was able to see her energy on the infrared cameras at The Old SorrelWeed House, it wasn’t so much that I was seeing a ghost… but a visitor from another dimension. How cool is that?!

(It still doesn’t explain how she managed to write my name in the beer, but that’s another story…)

Thank you for your question, Ravi, and thanks to everyone who’s reading this answer with an open mind and heart.

I love y’all. Mwah!

Your pal, Erin The Ghost Dog Diaries is a weekly advice column, inspired by the late PJ Cuddlesworth. Three hours after PJ’s passing, Erin held an Irish Wake in her honor. That’s when her name appeared in her beer.

(Misspelled, of course. Ghost Dogs aren’t equipped with Autocorrect.) Erin and PJ have been giving psychic readings and helping people connect with their loved ones who have passed ever since.

Got a question about life after death and other phenomena? Give us a shout at psychicyourpalerin@gmail.com.

Although we don’t give psychic readings in this column, you can learn more about private consultations at www.yourpalerin.com

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Service of Compline

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

Sundays on Thursdays Worship Service

Thursdays. 912-826-0206. maritimebethelatsavannah.org. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

Tapestry Church

A church for all people! We don't care what you are wearing, just that you are here.

From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. Theology on Tap

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

Liberal religious community where people with different beliefs gather as one faith.

Sundays, 11am. Email, call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-234-0980. admin@ uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. Unity Church of Savannah

Everyone is welcome. Unity of Savannah is not concerned with where people come from, what they look like, or whom they love – Unity is just glad that each person is here. Sunday 9:15am meditative service and 11:00am celebratory service show what the New Thought Movement is all about. Children’s church 11am service.

Unity loves all people, just as they are.

Sundays. 912-355-4704. unityofsavannah. org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Special Screenings

Film: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

JAN 21-27, 2015

Presented by Cinema Savannah and Psychotronic Film Society. In the Iranian ghost town Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, the townspeople are unaware they are being stalked by a lonesome vampire. Winner of the prestigious Sitges Fantastic Film Festival. Black and white. In Persian with English subtitles. $8 Sat., Jan. 24, 5 p.m. cinesavannah@att.net.

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Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd.

Ultimate Frisbee

Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and ThursDave was a literate slave potter from the days, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm Edgefield District of South Carolina. In until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth this 49-minute documentary, Dave’s life is Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light examined as well as his wares, which allow or white, one dark), water, and cleats him to be “heard” over a distance of one (highly recommended). ongoing. savanhundred and fifty years. Filmmaker and nahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannaarchaeologist George Wingard will present hultimateproject.wordpress.com/pick-up/. the film and host a Q&A afterwards. Free Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. USMNT (Soccer) American Outlaws Chapter Thu., Jan. 22, 6 p.m. diggingsavannah.

USMNT is a national soccer team that wordpress.com. about.armstrong.edu/ Maps/index.html. Armstrong State Univer- represents the U.S. in international soccer competitions. American Outlaws Savannah sity, 11935 Abercorn St. Film: Into the Woods chapter of USMNT meets regularly. Call for Into the Woods is a modern twist on the details. ongoing. 912-398-4014. savannahbeloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a flipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Grill, 117 musical format that follows the classic Whitaker St. tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel - all Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous tied together by an original story involving For people who want or need to stop drinka baker and his wife, their wish to begin a ing, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them. $7 Thu., Jan. the Savannah area. Free to attend or join.

Check website for meeting days/times, or 22, 7 p.m. and Jan. 23-24, 6 & 8:30 p.m. marstheatre.com. marstheatre.com. Mars call 24 hours a day. ongoing. 912-356-3688. savannahaa.com.

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Film: Discovering Dave: Spirit Captured in Clay

Inequality For All

A passionate argument on behalf of the middle-class featuring Robert Reich as he demonstrates how the widening income gap has a devastating impact on the American economy. Massive consolidation of wealth by a precious few threaten the American workforce and the foundation of Democracy and each and every one of us!

Free Thu., Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. 912-507-5735. fsioab@yahoo.com. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Mountainfilm on Tour

Telluride Mountainfilm's 36th annual festival brings to Savannah award-winning documentaries and forums with guest filmmakers. The films this year celebrate the human spirit around the world. Jan. 23-24. www2.scad.edu/venues/trustees/.

Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. Sports & Games

Adult Coed Flag Football League

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. ongoing. 912-220-3474. savadultrec.com.

Alzheimer's Caregiver and Family Support Group

For individuals caring for Alzheimer's and dementia family members. Second Monday, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursday, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 Jasper St. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-236-0363 x143.

Amputee Support Group

Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-7778.

Back Pain Support Group

Second Monday of every month,7:00pm.

Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing.

Brain Injury Support Group

For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. ongoing. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Breast Cancer Survivors Group

Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers. Call Derby Devils Roller Derby Classes for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc.presRoller derby league offers 12-week cours- bychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, es for beginners, recreational scrimmaging 520 Washington Ave. Cancer Support Group for experienced players and two annual For anyone living with, through or beyond bootcamp programs. See website for info. a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, ongoing. savannahderby.com.

Grief 101 Support Group at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info.

Seven-week morning or evening adult sup- ongoing. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. port group offers tools to learn to live with Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, Reynolds Ave. 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge. Offered by Children's Grief Support Group Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongo- Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. Support, coping. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Center for ing tools, utilizing play and activity to learn Grief Support, 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H. Savannah Bike Polo to live with loss. Free of charge. A service Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for dates. of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Center info. ongoing. facebook.com/savannahbike- for Grief Support, 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H. Citizens With Retarded Citizens polo.

For families with children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-7633.

Citizens With Retarded Citizens, 1211 Eisenhower Drive.

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Assoc.

Meets regularly to discuss issues affecting the lives of polio survivors. Call or see website for info. Polio survivors and guests are invited. Free and open to the public. ongoing. 912-927-8332. coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org.

Connect for Kids

This group is for children who have a loved one with a life-limiting illness. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Debtors Anonymous

For people with debting problems. Meets Sundays, 6:30pm at Unity of Savannah.

See website or call for info. ongoing. 912572-6108. debtorsanonymous.org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Eating Disorders Anonymous

Free, volunteer-led support group for recovery from anorexia/restrictive eating and/or bulimia/binge/purging. Not a diet group, nor for those who struggle solely with overeating. Mondays, 7:30pm8:30pm. Email for info. ongoing. edasavannah@yahoo.com. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. Essential Tremor Support Group

For those with the disease, care partners, family and caregivers. Managing the disease, treatments and therapies, quality of life. First Thursdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-2224. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Fibromyalgia Support Group

Second Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-8196743. sjchs.org. sjchs.org. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5353 Reynolds Ave. Georgia Scleroderma Support Group

A group for people with scleroderma for the greater Savannah area and surrounding counties. Meets regularly. Call for day and time. Lovezzola's Pizza, 320 Hwy 80 West, Pooler. Info: 912-412-6675 or 912414-3827. ongoing.

Grief Support Groups

Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle offers a full array of grief support groups and individual counseling for children, teens and adults is available at no charge. Counseling is offered at 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H in Savannah, and appointments are also available in the United Way offices in Rincon and in Richmond Hill. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442.

HospiceSavannah.org/GriefSupport.

Head and Neck Cancer Support Group Meeting

This group is open to patients with cancers of the head or neck and their caregivers.

Call or visit website for more information. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

For Your Information St. John's Episcopal Church would like to invite all Piano Teachers and their piano students to an event to be held in the Historic Green Meldrim House on Saturday, February 7th at 10:30am, One West Macon Street. There will be a tour of the house, a short piano recital played by Benjamin Warsaw, a graduate of Eastman School of Music, and Professor of Music at Armstrong State University, and a lunch to follow. If you are a piano instructor or a piano student, we invite you to this fun and informative event. Call Steven Branyon at the Church, (912) 232-1251, or at his personal number, (912) 660-8643, to make reservations.

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