Connect Savannah March 16, 2016

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C H A M B E R M U S I C I V The Complete Beethoven Trios, Part I

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade THURS / 17

The world-famous parade starts at Gwinnett and Abercorn and circles through Broughton and Bay and back into the squares.

10:15 a.m

Wednesday / 16 Bethesda Farm and Gardens Stand

Each week, this popular organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, herbs, free range eggs, a variety of plants, goat milk soap, firewood and more.

3-5 p.m Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave bethesdaacademy.org

Common Grounds

Collaboration of the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Wesley Fellowship meets for open theological discussion on hot button issues. All are welcome regardless of faith background. Open and affirming of the LGBT community.

8 p.m Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St.

Film: Mystery St. Patrick’s Day Screening

This mystery Irish-made film features an Oscar-nominated director before he came to international fame. The exact title will remain a mystery until showtime.

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

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Members of the Irish community honor our military.

5 p.m Madison Square, West Harris Street.

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Lenten Musical Offering

Brian T. Shirley

Ted Holum

Tybee Comedy Revue SAT / 19

The Tybee Comedy Revue’s March show features two hilarious headline comedians. Ted Holum is widely known from his stints on The Tonight Show, the daytime Phil Donahue Show and countless television comedy specials. Opening the night is Brian T Shirley, who has toured comedy clubs, cruise ships and resorts from The Atlantis Resort to Paradise Island in the Bahamas and military bases over the past twenty years.

8 p.m Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. $15, members $13.50 4 tybeeposttheater.org

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Benjamin Burrell, pianist, will perform works of Chopin, Schubert and Granados as part of Christ Church Episcopal’s weekly noon-time Lenten Musical Offering series. Freewill Offering.

12-12:30 p.m Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull St. Free

St. Baldrick’s SUN / 20

Shave your head to benefit childhood cancer research. Join dozens of others as they lose their locks for a good cause during this annual St. Patrick’s tradition. Donate or sign up at www. stbaldricks.org.

12 noon City Market, Jefferson at West Saint Julian St. stbaldricks.org

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Friday / 18

St. Patrick’s Day Mass

Bucky and Barry, Everchange, 8 Mile Bend, High Velocity, Thomas Claxton and the Myth

Honor Saint Patrick before the festivities start.

8 a.m Cathedral of St John the Baptist, 222 East Harris St. Free and open to the public

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

d The world-famous parade starts at Gwinnett and Abercorn and goes to Broughton and Bay before returning through the squares.

Begins 10:15 a.m Downtown Savannah Free d

Georgia Kyle, Brett Barnard and the Hitman Band, Danielle Hicks, David McPherson, In for a Penny, The Bastard Suns, Sound Barrier Live music at the Rousakis Riverfront Plaza for St. Patrick’s Day. 11 a.m.-midnight River Street

High Velocity, Bounty Hunter, Thomas Claxton and the Myth, 8 Mile Bend

Celebrate St. Pat’s with live music in City . Market. Entertainment inside Wild Wing Cafe includes David Landeo, The Steppin Stones, The Midnight City, Whiskey Run, The Club Bullies, and Ellen Drive.

10 a.m.-midnight City Market

Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s

Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House Museum. Patrons will tour areas of the historic home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea with costumed interpreters. The performance requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs. 60 to 75 g minutes.

4:30 p.m.

Davenport House, 324 East State St. $18 plus tax

Top O’ the Mornin’ Run

Run some of the parade route before the festivities start.

6:30 a.m Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave. Free fleetfeetsavannah.com/mornin

Hop On Board.

Celebrate St. Pat’s with live music in City Market. Entertainment inside Wild Wing Cafe includes DJ Unieq, Tokyo Joe, Ellen Drive, The Club Bullies, and U-Phonik.

11 a.m.-midnight City Market

Space A, Georgia Kyle, Sound Barrier, David McPherson, Lyn Avenue, Eric Culberson, The Hypnotics

Live music at the Rousakis Riverfront Plaza for St. Patrick’s Day. 11 a.m.-midnight River Street

The Love & Soul Experience

Join us for an evening of live music, comedy, poetry, food, and more. Featured artists will be Spoken Word Artist Tyrone Acker, Tim Shrop Comedy, Psalmist Brandon Holt, and The Love & Soul Band.

Hosted by Kimberly Gunn.

8-10:30 p.m Crosswinds Golf Club, 232 James B. Blackburn Dr. $25 912-224-6084. mrmattgunn@yahoo.com. https://eventbrite.com/e/the-love-soul-experience-tickets-21241021467

SSU Women’s Leadership Conference

Featuring workshops, lectures and small group discussions with prominent leaders on the local, regional and national stage, the day will revolve around this year’s theme, women in arts and media.

8am-4pm, Friday Mar. 18 (keynote speaker Isabel Wilkerson @noon) SSU Student Union, 3219 College St. $35, includes lunch and dessert reception savannahstate.edu/events

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Saturday / 19 Bonaventure Cemetery: Dinner & A Cemetery St Pat’s

Exclusive after hours cemetery tour meets a Q&A dinner like no other complete with secret society ritual objects, funerary antiques, voodoo and root ritual display along with great food, beer and wine through the Roastery Cafe.

5-9 p.m Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. $50 912-319-5600. shannon@shannonscott.com

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Bucky and Barry, Bounty Hunter, 8 Mile Bend, Thomas Claxton and the Myth, High Velocity Celebrate St. Pat’s with live music in City Market. Entertainment inside Wild Wing Cafe includes DJ Unieq, Lynn Ave., U-Phonik, The Club Bullies, Tokyo Joe. 10 a.m.-midnight City Market

In for a Penny, Georgia Kyle, American Hologram, David McPherson, Eric Culberson, The Hypnotics, Brett Barnard and the Hitman Band

Kilt and Kolor Run

Live music at the Rousakis Riverfront Plaza for St. Patrick’s Day. 11 a.m.-midnight River Street, River St.

Caring Bunny

Tybee Comedy Revue

Concert: Edgar Loudermilk Band w/ Jeff Autry

Edgar Loudermilk and his band play traditional bluegrass.

8 p.m Randy Wood Guitars (Bloomingdale), 1304 East Hwy. 80. $20 plus tax

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Park forsythfarmersmarket.com

Gardening Session

Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. third Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Free and open to the public

MAR 16- MAR 22, 2016

Take a stab at Irish road bowling with the Ancient Order of the Hibernian’s event.

Pre-register at O’Connell’s Irish Pub or online at aohsavannah.com.

10 a.m International Racetrack, Hutchinson Island. $15 advance, $20 day of The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society benefits from this race, which includes a clean 5k, a 1/4 mile kids’ fun run with color, and the color-filled 5k. All participants receive two color powder bags, a T-shirt, medal and photo.

8 a.m Savannah Christian Prep, 1599 Chatham Pky. savannahraces.com.

The Caring Bunny will greet families at the lower level of Center Court in the Savannah Mall. With an atmosphere free from bright, flashing lights, or high-energy music, all children with different abilities are invited to meet Caring Bunny at this free event.

8:30-10:30 a.m Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street.

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Irish Road Bowling

Ted Holum is widely known from his stints on The Tonight Show, the daytime Phil Donahue Show and countless television comedy specials. Opening the night is Brian T Shirley, who has toured comedy clubs, cruise ships and resorts from The Atlantis Resort to Paradise Island in the Bahamas and military bases over the past twenty years.

8 p.m Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. $15, members $13.50

Unity in the Community

Unity in the Community is a nonprofit organization that promotes and hosts free, family-friendly culturally diverse events to give back to the community. The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits. Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every month River Street

Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market would love to have you come visit on a Saturday morning. There’s tons to buy and see.

9 a.m.-1 p.m Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road. free wifarmersmarket.org

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Concert: Tybee City Limits

Our March installment of Tybee City Limits, the Best in Live Local Music stars Bring your bike, helmet, and a sense of three of the Coastal Empire’s hottest adventure on a guided bicycle ride to cele- bands and vocalists. This month features brate Fort Pulaski’s centennial celebration. Jason Bible, Bottles & Cans, and Georgia See some of the historical features on the Kyle Trio. island outside of the fort and learn about 8 p.m the history of the island and management Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. issues that affect the preservation. The $10, $9 general admission ride is about six miles and lasts two and a Post Pat’s Detox Practice half hours.

Party a little too hard on St. Patrick’s Day? 1:30 p.m Join Ann Carroll for a complimentary 60Fort Pulaski, US Highway 80 E. minute practice to restore and relax.

No additional charge; $7 entrance fee 11 a.m 912-786-5787. nps.org/fopu Lululemon, 309 W. Broughton.

Concert: Johnny Harris Swan Song Free The Coastal Jazz Association says St. Baldrick’s goodbye to Johnny Harris Restaurant as Shave your head to benefit childhood the Savannah Jazz Composers Quartetcancer research. Join dozens of others -a collaboration of Eric Jones, Mitch Hennes, Calvin Barnes, and Billy Hoffman- as they lose their locks for a good cause during this annual St. Patrick’s tradition.

-performs what will be the venue’s swan Donate or sign up at www.stbaldricks.org. song. noon 5 p.m Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 E. Victory Dr. City Market stbaldricks.org $20 All ages

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It ain’t broke, so we didn’t fix it

by Jim Morekis

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A LOT has happened in Savannah since last St. Patrick’s Day. There’s a new Mayor and City Council majority after one of the more heated election campaigns and violent crime seasons in recent memory.

An embattled City Manager announced her retirement.

An embattled Alderman faces severe allegations of major impropriety.

The Sheriff for the last three decades passed away.

A whole slew of Savannah traditions and institutions has gone or is going by the wayside: • The Savannah Sand Gnats.

• Johnny Harris Restaurant, set to be replaced by a development larger than the Civic Center plus parking lot.

• Hang Fire Bar, victim of the City’s penchant for sacrificing downtown culture to pacify recent condo buyers who came here for said downtown culture and decided they didn’t like it.

• Pinkie Master’s—though thank goodness the original site, fittingly called “The Original,” is going strong.

• Even old Juarez on Broughton Street.

Speaking of Broughton. It’s…. different.

A host of new chain stores has opened as independent businesses are either evicted or priced out by newly exorbitant property taxes—as was predicted many months ago when that process began with Ben Carter’s sizable investment.

Hotels are cropping up downtown like mushrooms, enabled by height variances handed out like candy. You literally can’t see the Savannah River from anywhere downtown except from River Street itself.

And Savannah is on the verge of making other decisions that, right or wrong, will be hard to reverse: • Talk of relocating the controversial new Westside Arena… and talk of keeping the old Civic Center that voters were just assured was so decrepit that we needed said controversial new Westside Arena.

• Talk of downgrading the expensive new Cultural Arts Center into more of a classroom/workshop facility… which of course would require an even more expensive new actual Cultural Arts Center at a later date.

• Talk of doubling parking rates downtown and extending paid parking to weekends.

Cover model Becca Cook with photographer Geoff L. Johnson. Photo by Brandon Blatcher

St. Patrick’s Day, though, seems to be the one thing about which for the most part Savannah is able to say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Against all odds, for many decades Savannah has been able to host both a remarkably well-managed citywide raucous party and a traditional celebration of local Irish culture.

Sure, there have been a few moves on the margins to regulate the event, most significantly the wristband requirement to drink alcohol in to-go cups. But even that is intended to defray costs, not limit enjoyment.

(In my mind, Savannah’s to-go cup tradition is perhaps the single most unique identifier we have. There are other U.S. cities with as much or more history, and other Southern cities with plenty of live oaks and azaleas. But other than New Orleans and Las Vegas there’s not another city in the country which trusts its citizens and visitors to be able to handle a drink out on the sidewalk over such a large and inclusive area.)

This week we’re proud to offer another of our special St. Patrick’s Day special issues. Our cover model this year is Becca Cook, photographed by Geoff L. Johnson.

Last year, our Stone Stairs of Death St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt was such a huge hit that we asked SSOD if he/she would contribute something for this year’s issue. You’ll find it inside, but remember it’s in SSOD’s distinctive style —it’s not for tender ears and you should consider yourself warned.

Jessica Leigh Lebos looks at one man’s love of Irish whiskey, and gives her own sage advice on how to survive the holiday.

Anna Chandler had a long talk with some of Savannah’s favorite local musicians about their experiences on our favorite holiday, and with one of the few actual Celtic bands performing this weekend.

Rachael Flora talked to the guys behind Irish Road Bowling, now in its tenth year.

You’ll also find our usual St. Patrick’s information guides to Parade parking and transportation.

And of course wonderful contributions from ArtBeat columnist Kayla Goggin, Ghost Dog Diaries columnist Your Pal Erin, and Brew/Drink/Run columnist Raymond Gaddy.

Have fun, stay safe, and remember as you enjoy this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration that there is literally nothing else in the whole wide world like it. cs

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St. Patrick’s Day traditions, new and improved?

By Jessica Leigh Lebos

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John Alexander

MAR 16- MAR 22, 2016

Whether your Irish heritage can be traced back to Tipperary or is as imaginary as a twerking leprechaun, we take our St. Patrick’s Day traditions very seriously around here.

As we should: Savannah owes much to its Irish ancestors, from the hard-working immigrants who dug South Georgia’s canals and laid its railroads to the civic heroes who helped build a diverse, prosperous Southern city. Cripes, we might all be wearing redcoats instead of green if Irish son Sergeant William Jasper hadn’t helped fight off the British during the American Revolution, and Limerick native Mathias Ray became the ultimate rebel when he shocked his Savannah in-laws with his Union blues during the Civil War. Every year, we proudly honor this legacy of faith, family and grit by inviting a couple hundred thousand of our closest friends to town and enjoining them to party until their faces fall off.

Most locals have their own specific rituals for St. Patrick’s Day: The official types wake at dawn to eat a champion breakfast of green eggs ‘n’ grits before they don their kelly green blazers for the parade. The pious among us begin the day with Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, and the heretics start sinning as soon as the bars open at 7am.

The super-organized schlep chairs and coolers to stake out their spots on the sidewalk along the parade route while those averse to crowds head south for quieter verdancy, like Jacksonville.

For many years, our family’s St. Patrick’s Day customs have remained unchanged.

We wake up, throw on an old Dropkick Murphys CD and get busy creating the day’s ensemble from our special box of sparkly and feathery green accessories (doesn’t every Savannah household have one of these?).

After arguing over who was supposed to figure out the shuttle schedule, we saddle up our bikes and ride to my husband’s gym on Bull Street, where we stash our wheels and join the emerald-hued hordes.

Skipping in between floats, we settle in to watch the parade in front of Southern Motors Acura, indulging in the legendary kindness and clean bathrooms of the Kaminsky family. Invariably, someone wants to spend their allowance on yet another over-sized pluffy top hat from a 10 street vendor, which is why our special

sparkle costume box needs bungee cords to keep closed.

Around lunchtime, we amble towards Liberty Street to meet up with my fatherin-law, who generously treats us to the traditional buffet at the Chatham Club atop the DeSoto Hilton. From the 14th floor, the streets look remarkably civilized, though at our linen-draped table there’s always a sparky discussion about whether our street vendor accessories meet the Chatham Club’s long-standing requirement of a coat and tie.

After we’ve eaten enough corned beef and cabbage to stave off famine for another year, the children head off with their grandpa and us grown-ups are free to attend various parties at downtown residences, some to which we’ve actually been invited. One year I spent an hour in someone’s Charlton Street living room sipping Jameson out of a china teacup before realizing we were actually supposed to be across the lane. Fortunately, the elderly couple whose house we crashed was very gracious about our confusion—they even poured us to-go cups.

The day always ends with all of us safe at home before dark. Last year, however, after I woke up face down in a stranger’s hammock in the waning shadows of the afternoon wearing a pair of Elvis sunglasses and a fake moustache in my hair, I wondered if it might be prudent to amend some of these established practices to better suit my station and stamina.

With the rope indentations still fresh in my cheek, I vowed to the leprechaun perched in the azaleas that I would rethink at least some of Savannah’s saintly traditions.

Will you be a saint (above) or a sinner (below) on this greenest and most gracious of Savannah celebrations? Photo by PHC Photos

First, no more egregious red lipstick.

I know it’s customary to smother the boy soldiers of Benedictine Military School in scarlet kisses as they pass by in the parade, but if we are not mother, auntie, sister nor classmate to any of these young men, I hereby declare that is not in any way appropriate to subject them to our lip assaults. They’re already suffering enough in those wool uniforms. But I do reserve the right to plant a wet smooch on one of the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Pinching people who don’t wear green.

Again, it’s 2016 and we don’t go around touching strangers, or anyone else, without consent. Legend has it that we wear green

on St. Patrick’s Day to make ourselves invisible to the leprechauns, who like to harass party poopers with their sharp little fingers. When humans pinch each other we’re really just stealing work from an oppressed minority, so stop it.

Also keep in mind that those not dressed in holiday garb might be working, or colorblind. Or British. Still, if you’re going to try and pass off that pair of khaki cargo shorts as celebratory, you should at least expect a catcall.

Curb the gluttony, just a wee bit.

There’s something about St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah that inspires the combination of all human appetites into a singular mawing urge to eat, drink, fight, and um, fling our inhibitions into the breeze.

For some miscreants, this perfect storm of overindulgence may result in a field trip in the back of a police car. The rest of us get off somewhat easier with synapse-searing hangovers, obstreperous indigestion, vague recollections of regretful encounters involving someone else’s moustache, and often all of the above.

I’m not suggesting we ought to trade in tradition; I’m just reminding myself not to fly so far off the rails of civil behavior and gastric well-being that I don’t recover until August. Would it be sacrilege to start with a Crockpot of grass-fed, hormone-free corned beef served with organic, locallygrown kale?

Also, I just found a recipe for gluten-free Irish soda bread on the internet.

Ouch! Was that a leprechaun pinch I just felt? cs

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by Jessica Leigh Lebos

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All the shamrock talk might say otherwise, but March isn’t just for the leprechaun set. It’s also Women’s History month, when we take time to focus on the accomplishments and contributions of 51 percent of the population. (It used to only be Women’s History Week, so that’s progress.)

In spite of a rich history of innovation, intelligence and courage, women still make an average 77 cents to every dollar earned by their male counterparts. But thanks to mentorship and encouragement, the field is leveling out, and more women are represented in traditionally maledominated career fields like science and engineering than ever.

In order to maintain that momentum, young women need examples of female leadership not only to glean the possibilities for their lives, but to make the vital connections that facilitate the career a well-networked professional. Providing that opportunity is the aim of the second annual Women’s Leadership Conference this Friday, March 18 at Savannah State University.

Launched by SSU president Dr. Cheryl Davenport Dozier, the conference is an outgrowth of the on-campus Women’s

Leadership Institute, the sponsoring organization that cites as its mission to “help women on the path to leadership, create networking opportunities, and challenge the new and ongoing issues that rising women leaders face.”

Featuring workshops, lectures and small group discussions with prominent leaders on the local, regional and national stage, the day will revolve around this year’s theme, women in arts and media.

“The young women I see are always seeking information about how do they find a mentor, how do they succeed, what do they need to become a good leader,” says conference organizer Wanda Lloyd, who chairs SSU’s Journalism and Mass Communications Dept.

Though she has mentored many students over the years, Lloyd herself did not have such guidance when she began her career as a newspaper editor for Gannett.

“There just weren’t a lot of people in the newsroom back then who looked like me, female and African American,” recalls Lloyd, who co-edited the textbook The Edge of Change: Women in the 21st Century Press.

“There is so much value from hearing from women who have made it to the top.”

You can’t ask for a better role model than award-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson, who will serve as keynote speaker at the conference lunch. The former Chicago bureau chief of The New York Times, Wilkerson was the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize and rose to international recognition after the 2010 publication of her book, The Warmth of Other Suns. Wilkerson interviewed over 1200 people and spent 15 years chronicling the flight of more than six million African Americans from the rural South to find equality and prosperity in other American cities through the first half of the 20th century, an exodus that has become known as

AJC journalist Tina McElroy Ansa

The Warmth of Other Suns author Isabel Wilkerson

the Great Migration.

The Warmth of Other Suns achieved both critical and popular success as well as a spot on President Obama’s summer reading list. Wilkerson continues to examine how history affects the opportunities of African Americans, immigrants and other minorities.

“By success I don’t just mean making money, I mean emotional well-being: contentment, happiness with where you are in life, which is an underappreciated form of success,” Wilkerson told the publication Arts ATL in 2012.

The complexity of that kind of success is also up for exploration at the workshop portions of Friday’s conference. “Shaping the Story and Balancing Life” will begin as a journaling exercise with former Atlanta Journal Constitution editor and reporter Tina McElroy Ansa, though the ultimate objective is to identify the challenges on the way to creating a harmonious life.

“Women have an insatiable thirst for hearing how other women leaders manage their time, how they raise families while

having a career, the specific ways someone got to where they are,” says Lloyd.

Other workshops include how to improve public speaking skills, a session with a life coach and practical advice on how to network and make professional connections.

“Sometimes it’s who you know; sometimes it’s reaching out to people. It means being ready to go after the people who can help you,” clarifies Lloyd.

The goal of the Women’s Leadership institute is to provide guidance all year long and will follow up Friday’s conference with a lecture from Tonea Stewart, actress and Alabama State University’s Dean of Visual & Performing Arts, on March 28.

While the conference theme focuses on media this year, Lloyd stresses that attendees can be anyone with the goal of becoming a leader in their career, on campus, in their community and their family. They don’t even need to be women, she assures.

“If men want to come, we’d be very happy to have them!” cs

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What Square Are You? Take our St. Patrick’s Day Parade Personality Quiz!

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We already know you’re dressed in head-to-toe green, but what are the specifics of your St. Patrick’s Day attire?

A. Lime green kicks and a Green Bay Packers lid B. Flip flops and a wicker picnic basket C. Parade committee green blazer and a feather boa, dahlin’ D. A spiked collar

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Parade beverage of choice?

A. Vodka-spiked Powerade; gotta keep dehydration at bay to go all day B. Mint juleps in faux crystal glasses C. Whatever the Hibernian Society is pouring D. An extra-large Thermos of filtered water

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How did you get downtown for the festivities?

A. Rode my bike—from South Carolina B. Horse and carriage C. I fell out my front door D. I walked barefoot through Forsyth Park

Savannah’s green radiates beyond St. Patrick’s Day. Sure, we’re all shamrocked up for the weekend with our beads and matching beers, but one of the best ways to appreciate Savannah’s natural beauty is a traipse through our iconic squares.

If you’re new ‘round these parts, The Hostess City is home to 22 squares, which are essentially mini-parks scattered throughout downtown.

Though city founder General James Oglethorpe planned for them to be used in part for military exercises, the times have changed: these days you may encounter locals practicing yoga exercises, students studying in the shade, or visitors admiring the historical monuments that act as centerpieces for many of the squares.

From the hustle and bustle of through-traffic in Reynolds Square to the simple serenity of Warren Square, each spot boasts its own unique personality and style. St. Patrick’s Day is certainly a day for bar-hopping, but it’s also a great chance to get out and explore the genius of Gen. Oglethorpe’s urban planning. Take that beer to go, grab a sandwich from the corner market, and take a breather.

Can’t pick just one square? Take our quiz to see which best suits your style!

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It’s 9 p.m. on St. Paddy’s Day. Where are you?

A. In the bar, doing one pushup for every shot my buddies throw back B. At a private cocktail party downtown C. River Street with to-go cup in hand, duh!

D. Home at last, snuggling on the couch

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How will you be spending Recovery Day (March 18)?

A. 5 a.m. gym sesh, of course. Only way to cure a hangover is sweating it out!

B. Brunch on the porch, complete with Bloody Marys and mimosas.

C. Depends on where I wake up…but I’m getting back out there, like the pro I am!

D. A long walk to the dog park

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9-12 points: Pulaski Square

Just…shhhh. You’re a quiet romantic who would rather hear birds chirping over the bagpipes, but you still respect tradition— from a distance. With its simple benches and natural landscaping, Pulaski Square is the place for you.

13-16 points: Chippewa Square Ready, set, action! You’re a social butterfly who enjoys being the center of attention. You’re probably already camped out at Chippewa Square, the lively hotspot known for the historic Savannah and Forrest Gump’s bench.

17-20 points: Troup Square

Not without my doggie. You’re friendly and fun, but you can get a bit barky when someone hones in on your territory. With the shady site of the Blessing of the Animals and a drinking fountain for dogs, spacious Troup Square holds allure for animals with two legs and four.

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Editor’s Note: As most of you know, The Stone Stairs of Death is Savannah’s most popular guilty pleasure: a Facebook page named for a key West River Street geographical feature which unflinchingly mocks, skewers, and torments Savannah’s most cringeworthy public figures and scandals.

(Language Alert Ahead! You’ve been warned!)

Last year’s Stone Stairs of Death St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt was such a big hit that we invited SSOD to contribute a sequel. We present “The Stone Stairs of Death St. Patrick’s Day Survival Guide, Part Douche.”

YEP. It’s that time of year again.

St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah, 2016.

Believe it or not, I love St. Patrick’s Day down here. It’s one part badass party and an equal part shit show (to be perfectly honest with you, I often can’t even tell where one ends and the other begins).

But there is a way to do it right, and most certainly a way to do it god-awfully wrong.

Last year, I did a Stone Stairs Scavenger Hunt piece for Connect. This year, I figured I would just go ahead and do a sort of companion piece with some helpful hints from your old pal SSOD. You know... what to avoid, how to NOT behave like a colossal douchebag, etc.

Therefore, I like to call this one “The Stone Stairs of Death St. Patrick’s Day Survival Guide, Part Douche.”

First off, tip your bartenders... TIP THEM WELL!!! I have many bartender friends downtown that tell me of how, over St. Patrick’s weekend, they work 20 times harder, but really don’t make much more money than they would on a regular, and far less stressful weekend.

Think about it: They are serving up drinks, often working double shifts, to some of the drunkest and sloppiest, ahem, humans on the entire fucking planet that descend on our city over St. Patrick’s weekend. Not tipping is a total dick move— DON’T DO IT. There is a massive influx of people who travel here from all over the world for

this event. With that, of course, brings an alarmingly high volume of douchebags within the masses—that’s just the way it works.

There is a high probability that one of these drunktardiots will accidentally spill their beer on you. Should this happen, I ask that you just shake it off and remember that it’s not really their fault, because... I mean... you know... just look at them. NOT WORTH IT. Ooooh...I just remembered an actual individual to be on the lookout for:

a five-foot-nothing, 90 pound Hooters waitress from Florida I encountered a few years ago.

Earlier that day, I was just walking around and minding my fucking business, when I ran into a group of four Hooters girls on River Street.

They were just having a good time at this early point in the morning... except the littlest one.

She was already a discombobulated, drunken, shit show.

Nonetheless, she began blatantly and sloppily hitting on me. I wasn’t even remotely interested, and just walked away

from her in mid-slurred-sentence.

Boy, oh boy, did that piss her straight off! She started calling me names as I just smiled and kept walking away.... I mean, my beer was empty, so I had far better things to do. Right???

Much later that night…

I stepped out of the same bar and what do you know??!? The Florida Hooters Girls Mafia were outside waiting for me. Except at this point, they were completely out of their minds, “River Faced on Shit Street,” drunktarded at this point.

I must have really hurt her pride earlier, as the little one took the lead, with the other three in tow, as they charged straight at me in an attempt to kick my ass. I remember saying to myself,” Wow. Am I ACTUALLY going to have to defend myself against this???!?”

Luckily, my buddy that I was with just so happens to be built like a brick shithouse. He stood between me and them with his arms raised to the side.

They were actually trying to climb over him, flailing their arms in an attempt to claw my eyes out.

My buddy, Brandon, told me to haul ass up to Bay Street. Once I was safely out of gettingkicked-in-the-nuts distance, he followed, and we drank copious amounts of Jameson.

Anyway, if you see a leprechaun-sized Hooters waitress from Florida over the weekend, DO NOT ENGAGE. Oh, yeah—EAT SOME FOOD. Seriously, St. Patrick’s can be a long day/weekend for some of you, so be prepared.

Me? I’ll be at The Rail Pub for breakfast and beer at 8 a.m.

I’ll then wander up towards 318 Drayton (The Original), where I’ll probably indulge in approximately one shit ton of Jameson and beer—Lafayette Square for the parade. After the parade, you should join me for a stroll down to Chuck’s, via Me, The SSOD. cs

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St. Patrick’s Day FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions about Savannah’s most beloved event

by Jim Morekis

jim@connectsavannah.com

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YEAH, LOVE ME some St. Patty’s Day in Savannah, don’t you? Woo-hoo.

SURE, but Patty is a girl’s name. If you insist on abbreviating it, at least go with “St. Paddy’s Day.” Though “Paddy” is often a derogatory term for the Irish, not to mention pretty disrespectful to a saint.

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Cool story, bro. So you can just walk around and drink in Savannah? You Southerners are crazy.

MAYBE, but we don’t consider to-go cups crazy. They are one of the most enlightened things about our fair city, an admirable legacy of the days when Americans were trusted to be capable, competent citizens responsible for their own decisions.

Anyone over 21 can enjoy an alcoholic drink in public areas throughout most of downtown north of Jones Street. To-go cups must be paper, plastic or styrofoam, and 16 ounces or less. No other alcoholic containers are allowed, cans or bottles.

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What’s up with this “Festival Area” thing?

HERE’S the deal: For this three-day “Festival Period” from Thursday-Saturday, the rules change in the “Festival Area,” aka “The Control Zone.”

To use to-go cups between East Broad on the east, the Savannah River on the north, MLK Jr. Boulevard on the west, and Broughton Lane to the south (from MLK to Drayton, where it moves north to Bay Lane), you must buy a wristband at $5 a day.

Wristbands are needed from: Thursday, March 17, post-parade until midnight; Friday, March 18 , 10 a.m.-midnight; Saturday March 19, 10 a.m.-midnight. See map this issue for purchase locations.

LEFT: Rangers lead the way! Photo by john alexander / RIGHT: So is the fake beard craze still a thing? Photo by cedric smith

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How ‘bout if I just get lit inside my car?

Is that part of the “Festival Area?”

NO. That’s called the “DUI Area.”

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Who should I follow on Twitter?

Regular enforcement happens Friday, March 18, 8am – 5pm. After 5pm, other illegal parking violations will be cited.

Meters & Times Zones are not enforced Saturday or Sunday.

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What about parking garages?

BRYAN Street Garage, Liberty Street Garage, the Robbie Robinson Garage, State OUR handle is @connectsavannah, and Street Garage, and the Whitaker Street the City of Savannah tweets breaking news Garage underneath Ellis Square will be and updates from @savstpat open 24 hours a day for $20 a day, first come first serve.

Visitor passes and residential decals are NOT valid during the festival. Vehicles can YES! Scored a parkNOT exit garages until after the parade. ing spot right on The Civic Center Parking Lot will be the parade route, closed to the public Thursday, March 17. bro. I’ll just take this yellow bag thingie off the parking meter. No one My rescue pit bull will know, right? with the green bandana is gonna love NO one except the police and the tow truck the parade. Don’t driver. Owners of towed cars must get a worry, pit bulls are release form from police HQ at Habersham totally safe. Espeand Oglethorpe. Good luck! cially around very small Only on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday children.

March 17, is parking meter/time zone enforcement waived. However, all safety NOT actually a question. But no, dogs and obstruction violations will be ticketed aren’t allowed in the Festival Area. The and/or towed as usual, beginning 6 a.m. only exceptions are service dogs and resiThursday. dents walking their own dogs.

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How ’bout the sixfoot python around my neck? Real conversation starter with the ladies, if you know what I mean.

ACTUALLY the City prohibits reptiles from the Festival, so leave Lucifer at home.

And no, it’s not a “Seeing Eye Snake.”

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Pretty funny. Hey, I gotta pee. Any porta– potties in this town?

HUNDREDS along the parade, either along the route itself or nearby adjacent squares. River Street will have many as well.

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No worries, I’ll just whip it out right here.

NO! Please refrain from relieving yourself al fresco—public urination is the single most “popular” reason to get arrested on St. Patrick’s Day here. cs

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Getting there from here:

Parade day transportation in a nutshell A LOT of people drive downtown to try and park as closely as possible to the festivities. Good luck with that. Here is some practical advice on how to get downtown and out in one piece, with as little actual driving/parking as possible.

Savannah Metro Police and the City are running a real-time map of road closures and openings during the festival, which will refresh every minute. It’s really cool, it works, and you can find it here: http://scmpd.org/stpatsparade/

Get on the bus

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SO YOU’RE thinking: Wouldn’t it be awesome not to have to drive into downtown to see the parade?

Yes. Yes it would be so awesome.

That’s why Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will provide a $5 round–trip park ‘n’ ride St. Patrick’s Day shuttle March 17. The shuttles leave for downtown 7-11am and run return trips 11am-4pm to and from these locations: • Westside at the Westside Shopping Center on Hwy 80 in Garden City, dropping off at Transit Center on Oglethorpe and MLK. • Eastside at the Island Towne Centre on Whitemarsh Island, dropping off at Oglethorpe and Houston.

• Southside at the Savannah Mall at Abercorn and Apache, dropping off at Transit Center on Oglethorpe and MLK. CAT buses will run Saturday schedule on Thursday March 17. These routes will transfer at Oglethorpe and Price: 10 East Savannah, 14 Abercorn, 27 & 28 Waters, 31 Skidaway/Sandfly.

Anyone taking a shuttle downtown who does not want to return on the afternoon shuttle can use the CAT wristband to ride the regular routes.

Purchase of a parade shuttle wristband entitles you to return on the parade shuttle or any regular route on Thursday. Catch a CAT from the Transit Center or from other regularly marked bus stops not affected by the parade reroutes.

To Westside Shopping Center – 3B Augusta Ave stops about a block away To Island Towne Centre – 10 East Savannah To Savannah Mall – 14 Abercorn Local, 18 or take numerous other routes to the

Oglethorpe Mall and then transfer The fare-free dot shuttle service will be suspended.

How about Hutchinson?

THE Savannah International Trade & Convention Center across the river on Hutchinson Island offers another option.

Get on your bike For those parking on Hutchinson, there DON’T forget about the option to just ride is the fare-free Savannah Belles Ferry to your bikes into town! It’s so easy that a lot bring you directly to River Street. There of people forget to think about it. will be a complimentary shuttle to Indian The main bike paths north into down& Fahm at the west end of River Street. town are on Lincoln Street (northbound City Hall Landing will not be in service traffic only) and Habersham Street.

Thursday-Saturday. From 7am on ThursLincoln Street is a fairly heavily trafday, March 17 until midnight, Saturday, ficked route on Parade Day morning, so March 19, ALL ferry service will go from keep your head on a swivel, both for other Trade Center Landing to Waving Girl bicyclists as well as motorists.

Landing (by the Marriott).

Note: The Lincoln Street bike path is Thursday, March 17: Ferry hours 7am– unusual in that the lane is on the left side of Midnight between Trade Center Landing this one-way, northbound road. and Waving Girl Landing ONLY. Free shutThe main bike path south out of downtle between the Trade Center and Indian & town after the festivities is on Price Street Fahm, Noon – 1am (southbound traffic only). This is a more Friday-Saturday, March 18-19: Ferry standard bike path than Lincoln Street, hours 7am– Midnight between Trade but you should still keep aware that not all Center Landing and Waving Girl Landauto drivers realize it’s there, especially ing ONLY. Free shuttle between the Trade when they want to turn right and think it’s Center and Indian & Fahm, 7pm– 3am a turn lane.

Parking on Hutchinson is $20 per day Keep in mind Washington Avenue is a and is as follows: well-designed east/west corridor to use Thursday, March 17: Parking from to get to the aforementioned north/south 6am–11pm. routes.

Friday, March 18: Parking from 3–11pm Our good friends at the Savannah BicySaturday, March 19: Parking from cle Campaign also offer this sage advice: 3– 11pm “If you are planning to ride your bike What about the actual on the big day, make sure to bring lights, in case you stay out later than you thought parade?

OH YEAH, that. you would, and your lock to protect your Our St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts about bike from mischief. And, of course, wear 10 a.m. Thursday morning. It lasts several a helmet and stay alert for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers.” hours, so pace yourself.

The “official” viewing area for dignitaries and such is on Abercorn near Lafayette Square. Lafayette Square is itself one of the more popular places to watch the parade, and is one of the places where the bands perform their best in order to show their stuff for the TV cameras.

Just don’t think about camping out in any of the squares the night before. You can’t set up your party station in parks and squares until 6 a.m. Thursday.

The only furniture allowed in squares are tables, coolers, lawn chairs and 10-by10-foot tents.

NO grills, amplified sound, kegs, advertisements, barriers, or personal bartenders. All your stuff has to be out of the square by 6 p.m. Thursday.

The use of City electricity and water is prohibited.

Hey, the parade is going the wrong way around the squares.

What is this, some kinda weird socialist Bernie Sanders type deal?

IN AN interesting twist, this marks the second year that the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade will go the “wrong” way around all six downtown squares it negotiates on its route.

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Wristbands are needed each day (Thurs-Sat) to drink alcohol outside in the downtown area

during the festival, a designated Entertainment Zone is established where wristbands for outside alcohol consumption will be sold for $5 per day to help defray the cost of entertainment and support services within this area.

You do not need to purchase a wristband to enter the Entertainment Zone; it is only needed to consume alcohol on public property. WRISTBANDS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CONSUME ALCOHOL INSIDE BARS OR RESTAURANTS. Restaurants and bar customers who step outside the establishment to smoke will be allowed to have a to-go cup in hand without wristband.

The fine for violation of the wristband

requirement is $67. There will be more than 20 fixed stations selling wristbands throughout the Entertainment Zone, as well as a number of roving sellers.

The Entertainment Zone is bounded by East Broad Street on the east, the Savannah River on the north, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on the west, and Broughton Lane to the south, from MLK to Drayton Street, where it moves north to Bay Lane.

Wristband enforcement hours are: Thursday, March 17 post-parade until midnight and 10 a.m.-midnight Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19. cs

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There’s another key trait American newscasters share, and that’s their accent, a kind of national default. Today, newsspeak corresponds to the accent called General American, and reflects the way many people around the country actually talk. But 75-plus years ago the lingua franca of broadcast news, Hollywood, and the elite at large was far different—a distinct reflection of upper-class mores.

Think of Franklin D. Roosevelt, born rich and prep-school-educated, telling us there’s nothing to feeah but feeah itself.

Why do newscasters talk the same?

Where the hell did that come from—and where did it go? What’s been dubbed the I’ve always wondered about a phenomMid-Atlantic accent was basically made enon I call “newscaster’s voice.” No matter up: an elite affectation, so named because who’s reporting the news, they use the same it sounded like it originated somewhere tone and cadence. Why? What would hapbetween Britain and the U.S. east coast. pen if a reporter tried reading the news in Its American speakers were aiming at their casual speaking voice? —Zach the English accent known as Received Pronunciation, aka “Oxford English” or THIS phenomenon doesn’t strike me as too “BBC English,” for generations of Britons a mysterious, Zach. For one thing, profesmarker of proper breeding and/or schoolsionals just tend to enunciate better than ing. Elements of RP got an American footthe rest of us slobs; if newscasters were to hold by way of early-20th-century speech use a casual voice, they’d sound like every- educators teaching what they called body else—mostly intelligible, occasionally “World English,” a prefab “cultivated” garbled. But you can’t expect viewers to accent characterized by a mishmash of DVR the broadcast and rewind as needed, English and American vowel sounds, and so news-team types aim for maximum by what’s called nonrhoticity—elided R’s at clarity the first go-round, by speaking the end of a word. more slowly and precisely, and by tailoring Nowadays Mid-Atlantic is most familtheir sentences to the form. iar to devotees of 1930s movies; in more You’ll notice broadcast writing doesn’t recent memory we’ve heard it in caricature involve many subordinate clauses, parform on the TV show Frasier. entheticals, long participial phrases, etc.

The most prominent theory for its disThat’s by design. appearance, advanced by the linguist WilSome newscasters, I’ll grant you, liam Labov, suggests that with Britain’s employ a certain sing-song inflection, descent from imperial preeminence folplacing unexpected stress on less imporlowing World War II, Americans simply tant words, like prepositions; this may be lost some of their Anglophilic awe and an overcorrection to a fear of speaking started to embrace distinctly Americanmonotonously. And in any field people sounding figures—out with Cary Grant, in tend to emulate those who’ve successfully with Jimmy Stewart. Another view sees done the job before them, and so part of the emergence of General American as a what you’re hearing may be a xerox of a darker, more xenophobic trend: it wasn’t xerox of a xerox of, say, Edward Murrow—a so much that people stopped copying the

English but that they started to embrace midwestern and western speech as somehow more truly American than the “ethnic” accents of the northeast.

Whatever the reason, the General American accent that supplanted Mid-Atlantic as the American cultural lingua franca isn’t widely regarded as having any conspicuous regional affiliation—these days, it may as well be an accent from nowhere.

But where, precisely, is nowhere?

You got it: Nebraska. “It’s no accident,” one observer noted, “that Johnny Carson, Tom Brokaw and Walter Cronkite all come from this region of the country,” and these three helped set U.S. standards for no-nonsense credibility in the latter half of the 20th century. That observer, by the way, was actually a telemarketing executive, explaining to the New York Times back in 1991 why Omaha was such a hot ticket in his industry: people calling from there sound like the American default.

We can expect to hear General American for a while. Mass communication may be slowing what would otherwise be natural evolutions in the way people speak; nobody in the U.S. lives in geographical isolation anymore if they’ve got a TV or computer, which helps GA in its hegemony.

Among newscasters, GA conformity is rigidly enforced on the regional level; local anchors tend to be a highly mobile bunch, so there’s incentive for a Texas-born reporter looking for work in a northern market, for example, to ditch the drawl.

And then there’s good old-fashioned American parochialism. A 2005 article by NPR’s ombudsman reported that black and Latino reporters sometimes felt pressure to adjust their accents, in part via comments from listeners who “perceive . . . [a] kind of flaunting of the reporter’s ethnicity.” We prefer nonstandard accents, in other words, only if they’re a fiction of the wealthy.

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Chatham County Corrections Officer Brian Dunn was terminated and arrested March 10 on a theft by taking charge.

Sunday, March 6, a citizen found a lost wallet at a local gas station and brought it to the Sheriff’s Office and turned it in to Officer Dunn for safe keeping. Officer Dunn removed some of the items and took the wallet home.

“When the owner of the wallet came to the Sheriff’s Office it was discovered that the wallet had not been turned in,” said public informations officer Peter Nichols of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.

During an internal investigation Officer Dunn admitted to taking the contents for his personal use which included an undisclosed amount of money. He was immediately arrested and terminated on

approached Reed, she left the store.

The incident is currently under investigation. Arrest warrants are currently pending for Reed, who is described as a black female, 5-foot, 2-inches, and approximately 200 pounds.

the charge of theft by taking. He had been employed at the Sheriff’s Office for approximately two years.

Police investigate homicide, arrest two

Detectives arrested two brothers at approximately 8:30 p.m., March 13, at a business in the 2600 block of Bull Street.

John Williams, 51, was unresponsive at the scene following a physical altercation.

He was pronounced deceased later.

Anthony Ferguson, 50, and Carl Ferguson, 51, were both arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter. The younger Ferguson was also treated at Memorial for non-life threatening wounds.

“An autopsy will be scheduled with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to determine Williams’ exact cause of death,” says a police spokesman.

Two detained after shooting

Detectives have detained two persons of interest following a shooting at approximately 5 a.m., March 14, in the zero block of East Victory Drive.

“The male victim was reportedly shot while parking his vehicle. He was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries,” said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.

Police make arrest, suspect indicted for two murders

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Larceny suspect abandons baby

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers responded to a report of larceny and an abandoned infant at 5:30 p.m., March 7, at a Kroger grocery store in the 300 block of East Gwinnett Street.

Upon arrival, officers learned Iesha Reed, 31, who had been previously banned from the business, left behind an infant she was watching when she fled the scene.

“A Department of Family and Children Services agent responded to care for the infant, who was later returned to his mother,” said Sonny Cohrs of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.

A loss prevention officer at the business recognized Reed and suspected her of shoplifting. As the loss prevention officer

The Chatham County Grand Jury indicted a man March 9, who is believed to be responsible for the murder of two Savannah men.

Karonta Shamone Morrell, 37, was arrested without incident on March 3. He is charged with the murders of Rocquan Kemon Scarver, 17, and Jonathan Lang, 28.

Scarver was shot Dec. 10 near the intersection of 39th and Burroughs streets. He was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

On March 1, Violent Crimes detectives responded to the 500 block of West 40th Street, finding Lang, and Tonya Murcherson, 51, with gunshot wounds.

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news & Opinion News of the weird Seattle’s ambitious Office of Arts & Culture has allocated $10,000 this year to pay a poet or writer to create a work while present on the city’s Fremont Bridge drawbridge. The office’s deputy director told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in January that the city wants to encourage “public art” and that the grant will oblige the recipient to create a work of prose or poetry from the bridge’s northwest tower, to help the people of Seattle understand the function of art in the city. (The artist will not be “in residence,” for the tower has no running water.)

The Continuing Crisis

The dominant-submissive lifestyle soared to higher-brow status in February when The New York Times reported on the recent marriage of the celebrated composer of “moody, queasy” works (and compulsive dominant) Georg Friedrich Haas to Mollena Williams, who blogs introspectively about her own kinky bondage as “The Perverted Negress.” Friedrich had introduced himself to her on a dating site with the note, “I would like to tame you,” and credits her acceptance for his improved productivity — because, he said, “I am not (any longer) disturbed by unfulfilled thoughts.” Although Williams-Haas is a black woman submitting to a white man, she explained that, “To say I can’t play my personal psychodrama out just because I’m black, that’s racist.”

New World Order

• Exasperated, Columbia County (Pennsylvania) District Judge Craig Long felt the need to post a sign outside his courtroom in January informing visitors that they should not wear pajamas to court. However, even Judge Long acknowledged that his admonition was not enforceable and that he was merely trying to encourage minimal standards.

• “Microaggression”: In its brand-new communications stylebook this year for city workers, San Diego officials noted that the city’s then-upcoming Presidents’ Day announcements should, to be bias-free and inoffensive, never refer to America’s “Founding Fathers” — even though they were all males — but only to “founders.”

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Least Competent Criminals

• Perps Who Needed to Hit the Gym: (1) Anthony Nemeth, 26, seeking pain medication but lacking a prescription, leaped over the pharmacy counter of a Walgreens in Bradenton, Florida, in February and demanded a supply. Customer David West, 25, standing at the counter with his girlfriend, ended the “robbery” with four quick punches, sending Nemeth to the floor. (West is a competitive boxer and reportedly a former state champion.)

(2) Wheelchair-user Betty Jeffery, 76, was briefly the victim of a purse-snatching in Pitsea, England, in February. She appeared vulnerable, but in fact is a former national arm-wrestling champion and slugged the young female thief in the face, slowing her down and leading her to drop the purse as she fled.

• Didn’t Think It Through: (1) Simon Chaplin, 62, thought he had cleverly evaded police near Hebron, England, recently (thus avoiding a speeding ticket) by employing a do-it-yourself, James Bond-style smokescreen device on his Peugeot sedan, facilitating a smoggy getaway. Initially, baffled police officers were forced to hang back, but of course as the haze broke, they merely followed the smoke trail up ahead and caught Chaplin (who was convicted in Swansea Crown Court in February). (2) The man who tried to vandalize a cafe in the Richmond suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in February, got away, but surveillance video showed that, in dousing the outside of the building with fire accelerant, he had also doused his own shoes and was spotted running off with his feet on fire.

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Every year, local musicians gear up for the busiest season of the year: Saint Patrick’s Day. Playing multiple two to three hour gigs in one day at various locales and toting drums, keyboards, and speakers through the busy streets can be grueling, but our Savannah professionals have the tradition down-pat and are ready to welcome the legions of partygoers. We chatted with pop-country band Lyn Avenue, funk-soul group Those Cats, Americanabluesman Georgia Kyle, throwback rock ‘n’ roll/’60s garage outfit The Hypnotics, and blues/rock/reggae songstress Danielle Hicks of Danielle Hicks & the Resistance about surviving and thriving Savannah’s banner holiday.

Make sure to get out, support our hardworking performers, throw some bucks in the tip jar, and give ‘em a big round of applause this weekend; they’ve earned it!

Lyn Avenue performs Friday, March 18 at Rousakis Plaza, 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 19, at City Market, 3 p.m.

Years playing St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Savannah: Lyn Avenue: 4 Those Cats: 3 Georgia Kyle: 14 The Hypnotics: 3 Danielle Hicks: 3

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Lyn Avenue: anything by Johnny Cash Georgia Kyle: “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” by Tom Petty, “The Joker” by Steve Miller Band, and “Sweet Home Alabama”

by Lynyrd Skynyrd The Hypnotics: “The Twist” by Chubby Checker Those Cats: “Pancakes” (original) Danielle Hicks: “Shoop” by Salt ‘n’ Pepa

What’s the wildest thing you’ve seen while gigging during St. Pat’s?

Those Cats: There was a person in the crowd dancing in what we remember being a green afro, and either a wrestling

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The Hypnotics perform on Friday, March 18 at 10:30 p.m. and on Saturday, March 19, 8:30 p.m. on River Street.

costume, or just a Speedo. That definitely takes the cake so far.

The Hypnotics: We saw someone drunk on River Street at 11 a.m. trip on the railroad track and hit his face on it.

He bounced right back up, blood pouring down his face, and he blew his large, fake plastic horn, and kept it moving. A week after St. Patrick's Day, [Ford Natirboff, drums] saw someone still dressed in green, sparkly clothing drunkenly get off a public bus.

Danielle Hicks: A lady tried to give me her fishnets, off of her body. That was pretty wild and undesirable.

What’s the best part of playing the festivities?

Lyn Avenue: The crowds and the energy! And our bass player dyes his beard green.

The Hypnotics: The best part for us is our band being able to represent entertainment from Savannah to people who come from all over the states and the world. It's kind of an honor. But also it’s just a blast to play in front of such a large crowd.

Those Cats: The crowds are huge, and so receptive to music. It definitely gives another energy level to us as a band.

Georgia Kyle: People are happy. Everyone is happy and celebrating, and it is just fun. There is music everywhere, the parade, it is all good.

Danielle Hicks: The celebratory energy everyone shares! It's a huge party!

What’s the worst part?

Lyn Avenue: Parking and loading in equipment.

The Hypnotics: Getting through the city. We have walked a long way in the rain with some old guitars. Last year on the last

Those Cats perform on Thursday, March 17 at Congress St. Social Club, 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 19, 7 p.m., at Molly MacPherson’s.

day of the festivities, we played feeling like we were on the set of The Walking Dead.

It was just like drunken zombies walking alone randomly, going to where they heard noise.

Those Cats: Loading into venues is a lot harder for us. Roads are blocked off, and traffic is typically backed up on most of the close streets. It usually makes setting up and breaking down a little more challenging, but it's always worth it.

Georgia Kyle: The crowds can sometimes make it a little complicated to get to the gig, but it hasn’t caused me to miss a gig yet.

Danielle Hicks: Moving speakers around.

What advice would you give folks who may be experiencing Savannah’s celebrations for the first time?

Those Cats: There will be lines everywhere, so if there's a specific place you want to go, try to get there early. Most of the bars hit capacity so it'll be one in/one out. Stay hydrated, too.

The Hypnotics: If it's your first St. Patrick's Day, go with the green drunken flow and have a great time. If it's not your first, then you must be crazy to stay in town.

Georgia Kyle: I think the city and the law enforcement do a great job, considering the crowds we get here. However, you need to understand that these folks, especially the police, may be under a great deal of stress. Think of how many people they are trying to keep safe. Have fun, but be mindful and don’t have too much fun, if you know what I mean!

Danielle Hicks: Be prepared to walk a good distance if you're in it for the day, and rest up! CS

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Do a jig for Savannah’s only Celtic folk-punks, In For A Penny

by Anna chandler

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MAR 16- MAR 22, 2016

The British have an old saying: “In for a penny, in for a pound.” It implies that if you start something, you must see it through to its end. Essentially: if you’re gonna go, go hard.

That’s precisely what In For A Penny’s Sean McNally did when he began performing Irish folk songs a couple of years ago.

He’d recently picked up mandolin and earned a regular evening spot performing at The Sand Bar on Tybee. Though he played with a drummer occasionally, McNally’s music was essentially a solo pursuit until he was offered a spot on River Street’s Saint Patrick’s Day entertainment lineup, leading him to expand to folk-punk three-piece and christen it In For A Penny.

“We put the band together just for Saint Patrick’s Day!” McNally recalls. “That was our first show. We had never played together before, and we did a three-hour set our first time out.”

While performing in the hustle and bustle of last year’s festivities was a new experience, McNally is no stranger to rowdy renditions of traditional Celtic folk.

“I was playing in an alt-metal band 15, 20 years ago, and our singer went and heard a band from Orlando, Seven Nations—kind of a traditional Celtic rock band with bagpipes,” McNally recalls. “He came to the next band practice and said, ‘We’re completely changing our style!’”

McNally was living in Virginia at the time. When his band was invited to try their new Irish-ified set at the Highland games, they were astounded at the reaction.

“We watched the crowd, people from age two to 90—everybody was into it,” he remembers. “We never had an age span like that doing what we were doing and decided, ‘There’s something to this.’”

Over the years, McNally settled down, married, had children, and put music on the backburner.

“When I picked up the mandolin about two and a half years ago, I fell in love with it,” he says. “I started goofing off, relearning a bunch of songs from back in the day.

They were in the back of my head somewhere, surely I could find them!”

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Sean McNally, Henny Da Butcha, and Jeremy Riddle of In For A Penny are in for a big weekend with plenty of gigs. Photo by wen mcnally

before.

“Everybody digs on it!” he says. “I played a Dropkick Murphys song—somebody had asked for it, I didn’t know the words—but somebody in the bar said he did, and he came up to sing. People were standing on top of the bar! I thought, ‘I need a band. It needs to go beyond me.’”

McNally recruited guitarist Jeremy Riddle and drummer Henny Da Butcha to accompany him. The musical diversity that exists between the three has allowed for some fun twists and surprises in their sets.

“Everything’s got that Irish twang to it, maybe a little bluegrass overtones—but bluegrass came out of Irish hill music,” he notes. “Jeremy’s got a reggae and punk background, so we’ll do weird reggae covers. We love playing that kind of stuff!”

As for their Irish fare, McNally describes: “We’ve taken a lot of traditional tunes and cranked ‘em up to 11.”

Celtic punk can be largely traced back to ‘80s band The Pogues. A gang of Irish punks residing in London, Shane MacGowan and company employed the use of banjos, accordions, mandolins and tin whistles to give a traditional nod to rock music. Since The Pogues made their mark on music history, bands like Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly emerged, adding bagpipes, Irish fiddle, and more to straightforward punk.

There’s something about the energy of the toe-tapping, vibrant energy of bagpipes and fiddle mixed in with straightforward punk structures and singalong choruses that appeals to just about anyone, Irish or not.

“I can’t put a finger on it, honestly,” McNally remarks of the sound’s universal appeal. “It’s fun, energetic, it makes you move. It’s funny—I run the risk of sounding sexist—ladies will dance to anything, but when we’re playing this and you see the Rangers guys start out being silly, doing a jig, but by the end of the night, they’re having a ball with it! I don’t know what it is about it, but I see it happen over and over again. It just kind of forces you to move your feet.”

Though heritage didn’t play a huge role in McNally’s childhood, growing up in a Michigan pig farming town, he’s been researching his own Irish ancestry, tracing his lineage all the way back to the mid1600s and just outside of Dublin. He truly felt the Irish in his blood when he started playing mandolin.

“When I got into the mandolin, it kicked in,” he says. “It felt familiar!”

After their stacked Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, the band plans on hitting the studio to record a five-song demo. But first: the beautiful mess that is Saint Paddy’s.

McNally loves it, particular the fact that, though it’s certainly an evening of heritage,

everyone is Irish in Savannah for St. Pat’s.

“I think it’s really inclusive; I think Irish heritage always has been,” he observes.

“Everybody sits around in dark corners telling stories, making sure everybody’s laughing and having a good time—who doesn’t want to be a part of that?!” CS

catch In For A Penny this weekend: Thursday, March 17, 2 p.m.

Savannah Cocktail Co. Thursday, March 17, 6:30 p.m.

River Street, Bud Light Light Live Music Stage Thursday, March 17, 9:30 p.m.

World of Beer (Broughton Street) Friday, March 18, 12 p.m.

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Talent runs in the family for siblings Luke Mitchell and Hanna Wicklund. The Hilton Head natives are known ‘round these parts for their vocal and guitar skills in The High Divers and The Steppin Stones, respectively, and on Wednesday, Savannah gets to see that talent back-to-back.

Wicklund has been stunning audiences for the majority of her young life; a true rock shredder, she and her Steppin Stones bandmates cover classic rock’s greats while dishing out rocking originals of their own. The trio has relocated to Charleston—lucky for us, they’re still in close proximity and play outside of their new hometown often.

The High Divers’ lunchtime set at The Grey was one of the highlights of last week’s Savannah Stopover festival. With harmonies, horns, and toe-tapping rhythms, their unique Americana-folk flavor will appeal to fans of Wilco, Neil Young, and roots rock.

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The Love & Soul Experience

MAR 16- MAR 22, 2016

Avoiding downtown for St. Patrick’s Day? Interested in a variety of evangelically-minded entertainment, all in one place, outside of the festival area? Check out The Love & Soul Experience, an evening of music, comedy, spoken word, and food held near the Savannah/Hilton Head Airport.

With The Love & Soul Band at the helm, attendees will be treated to stand-up comedy from Tim Shrop, poetry from spoken word artist Tyrone Acker, and works by psalmist Brandon Holt.

Musician Kimberly Gunn acts as host. Enjoy dinner, provided

by Grille 19, and get ready for fellowship and fun in a positivelyoriented entertainment.

The monthly event takes place every third Friday of the month.

Friday, March 18, 7:30 p.m., $25 advance via thetheloveandsoulexperience.com, $30 at door; St. Patrick’s Day Special (hotel accommodations, two tickets to show): $350; ages 18+

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The fried chicken and BBQ over at Johnny Harris will certainly be missed when it closes, but Savannah’s also losing an occasional venue for live music when the Victory Drive institution is shuttered. The Savannah Songwriters Series bid farewell a few weeks ago, and now, it’s time for Coastal Jazz Association to give an adieu of their own.

The Savannah Jazz Composers Quartet is a recently formed group comprised of Eric Jones on keyboards, Mitch Hennes on bass, Calvin Barnes on saxophone, and Billy Hoffman on drums. Expect a collection of original compositions, hits from the American Songbook, and unique improvisations as a musical salute to Johnny Harris’s legacy.

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Wednesday / 16

THE PARTY KICKS OFF ON WED MARCH 16TH WITH DRINK SPECIALS ALL WEEK LONG!

Barrelhouse South Beauregard & The Down Right, The Steppin Stones, The High Divers, Groovetown Assault Bay Street Blues Hitman Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton Billy’s Place Thea Boomy’s Eric Culberson Band coffee deli Acoustic Jam Driftaway Cafe Shamrock Parking Lot Party w/ Junkyard Angel Rachael’s 1190 Jeremy Riddle Rocks on the Roof Eric Britt SEED Eco Lounge Latin Music Night Treehouse Wobble Wednesday Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane Wild Wing Cafe DJ Unieq, Chuck Courtenay, Nickel Bag of Funk, Club Bullies, Liquid Ginger The Wormhole Open Mic

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Karaoke

Ampersand Karaoke Club One Karaoke Hercules Bar & Grill Karaoke Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke Mediterranean Tavern Karaoke hosted by K-Rawk Wet Willie’s Karaoke

Comedy

Mutuals Club Phatt Katt Comedy Thang

DJ

Little Lucky’s DJ Mixx Masta Matao SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar

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The Sandbar Open Mic

Thursday / 17

Barrelhouse South Brock Butler, The Norm, Groove Town Assault, The Mustard, Orange Constant Basil’s Pizza and Deli Bucky & Barry, Solis Duo Bay Street Blues Hitman Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band Bernie’s (Tybee) Anne Allman Billy’s Nancy Witt City Market High Velocity, Bounty Hunter, Thomas Claxton and the Myth, 8 Mile Bend Cocktail Co. Laiken Love Congress Street Social Club

Everymen @the jinx

The raucous Everymen, known for their confetti storms and penchant for arming the audience with pool noodles for foam-sword battles during their final songs, cap off a huge day at The Jinx featuring the likes of Pee Wee Moore, The Wave Slaves and Crazy Man Crazy.

Friday, march 18, music starts at 4 p.m. with everymen at 11:30 p.m.

Versatile, Those Cats, DJ Werd Life Driftaway Cafe Mixed Groove Dub’s Pub Savannah River Trio Fannie’s on the Beach Christy Alan Band Huc-A-Poo’s Forlorn Strangers Jazz’d Tapas Bar Trae Gurley The Jinx The Train Wrecks, Damon and the Shitkickers, Bottles & Cans Pour Larry’s Jacob and the Good People River Street David McPherson Rousakis Plaza River Street St Paddy’s Day The Foundery Coffee Pub Open Mic Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon Wild Wing Cafe David Landeo, The Steppin Stones, The Midnight City, Whiskey Run, The Club Bullies, Ellen Drive Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Hunter Price World of Beer In For A Penny Z2 Jimmy Taylor Experience

Trivia & Games

The Britannia British Pub Trivia Dub’s Pub Trivia McDonough’s Trivia Mediterranean Tavern Butt Naked Trivia with Kowboi Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Trivia Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint Trivia

Karaoke

Applebee’s Karaoke The Chromatic Dragon Karaoke Night Club One Karaoke Doodles Karaoke Thursday & Saturdays Flashback Karaoke

Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke Mediterranean Tavern Karaoke Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke World of Beer Karaoke

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Club One Drag Show Foxy Loxy Cafe Vinyl Appreciation SEED Eco Lounge Daas Unterground Thursdays

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Barrelhouse South Brock Butler, Moose Kick, Marvelous Funkshun, Herd of Watts, S.P.O.R.E Basil’s Pizza and Deli Christy Alan Trio Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, Hitman, Fig Neutrons Billy’s Place Nancy Witt City Market Bucky and Barry, Everchange, 8 Mile Bend, High Velocity, Thomas Claxton and the Myth Congress Street Social Club Liquid Dynamite Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay Band

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Trivia & Games

Coach’s Corner Movies & Music Trivia

Karaoke

Bay Street Blues Karaoke The Islander Karaoke Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke Sunny’s Lounge Karaoke Tailgate Karaoke/DJ

Comedy

Foxy Loxy Cafe Comedy Night

DJ

Club 309 West DJ Zay Cocktail Co. Cocktails & Beats Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond Hercules Bar & Grill DJ Little Lucky’s DJ Sweet Treat Melissa Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok Treehouse DJ Phive Star

Bar & Club Events

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock Club One Drag Show

Saturday / 19

17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond Ampersand Underside Barrelhouse South Maradeen, Sumilan, Groove Town Assault, Dead 27s, CBDB, Dank Basil’s Pizza and Deli Keith & Ross Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, Hitman, Thomas Claxton and the Myth

Billy’s Place Nancy Witt Casimir’s Lounge Jackson Evans Trio City Market Bucky and Barry, Bounty Hunter, 8 Mile Bend, Thomas Claxton and the Myth, High Velocity Congress Street Social Club Bottles & Cans, DJ Basik Lee Driftaway Cafe Anne Allman and Michael Moody Fannie’s on the Beach Christy Alan Band Huc-A-Poo’s Pocket Change The Jinx Pee Wee Moore, Damon and the Shitkickers, Bottles & Cans Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Those Cats North Beach Grill Brock Butler The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Kim Polote Pour Larry’s Jacob and the Good People Rancho Alegre Jody Espina Trio River Street American Hologram Rocks on the Roof Souls Harbor Rousakis Plaza River Street St Paddy’s Early Bird Vic’s on The River Frank Bright and Clair Frazier Wild Wing Cafe Lyn Avenue, U-phonik, The Club Bullies, Tokyo Joe Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) In For A Penny The Wormhole Metaluna Z2 Jimmy Taylor Experience

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Bar & Club Events

Club One Drag Show

Sunday / 20

17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond Aqua Star Restaurant (Westin Harbor Hotel) Sunday Jazz Brunch Bayou Cafe Don Coyer Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup Huc-A-Poo’s American Hologram Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill Christy Alan Band The Olde Pink House Eddie

Wilson Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry

Trivia & Games

Lulu’s Chocolate Bar Sunday Afternoon Trivia Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia

Karaoke

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Bar & Club Events

Ampersand Blues & Brews Sentient Bean Bellydance Night

Monday / 21

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mike with Craig Tanner and Mr. Williams Bayou Cafe Open Mic w/ Mallory Jen Cocktail Co. Monday Night Live Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Stan Ray Wild Wing Cafe Eric Britt The Wormhole Open Mic

Trivia & Games

32 Degrees Midtown Grille and Ale House Trivia The Britannia British Pub Bingo McDonough’s Trivia Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Bingo

Karaoke

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Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Thea The Jinx Hip-Hop Night Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic Sentient Bean Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Wild Wing Cafe Chuck Courtenay

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culture #Savstpat

On the road again

Irish Road Bowling marks tenth anniversary in Savannah

by Rachael Flora

rachael@connectsavannah.com

Road bowling is a mix between golf and bowling, vice president Walter Harper says, and it is tricky.

“It’s difficult because you’ve gotta read Like golf, the teams keep their own score. The best score is 18, and Harper has the road and throw it, but once it goes off the road, that’s it,” says Harper. done it in 22. The teams also use spotters “It’s kinda crazy, but once you get to keep an eye on the balls, which lose their bright orange color after taking a few hits. involved, you understand,” adds president

Brian Crowley. “It’s a relaxed but competitive sport.”

In videos of road bowling, you’ll see bowlers wind up and pitch the ball down the road, which Harper notes is not a

MAR 16- MAR 22, 2016

ON Saturday, take off your green tutus and fake red beards and don a pair of bowling shoes instead.

It’s easy to forget, in the midst of alllll that green downtown, that St. Patrick’s Day is actually about a saint—the patron saint of Ireland, to be exact.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians ensures that Irish heritage is remembered and celebrated on the big day. One way they do that is through a good game of Irish road bowling.

This is the tenth year that the Savannah division of AOH has hosted Irish road bowling. Past AOH president Chris Hagan was inspired by a PBS documentary on road bowling and decided to start an annual tournament at the racetrack on Hutchinson Island.

Road bowling is a mix between golf and bowling, vice president Walter Harper says, and it is tricky.

On bowling day, you and two other people team up and receive your ball, a 28-ounce steel ball the size of a tennis ball and painted bright orange.

“You roll it, and where it goes off the road, that’s where you roll the second,” says Harper.

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requisite bowling stance.

You’ll also notice that the roads are still open while bowlers hurtle their balls down the road.

“They don’t close the roads; they’re still open as you’re bowling,” Harper notes.

“They just put up little signs that say ‘Road bowling in progress.’ Here, for safety reasons, we have chosen a closed course.”

Irish road bowling is not reserved solely for Irish folk, but it is extremely popular in Counties Cork and Armagh. It’s also incredibly popular in West Virginia, as Crowley recently learned.

“Basically, it comes back to the Civil War,” Crowley explains. “A lot of the Irish fighting in the Civil War in West Virginia would play road bowling between the battles.”

AOH gets their road bowling balls from, fittingly, Ireland, West Virginia.

After the dust settles on the racetrack, AOH hosts a party with bangers, shirts for sale and plenty of Irish music.

AOH was formed in 1836 to protect Irish Catholic priests from torment and ridicule.

“It morphed into helping other Irish Catholics because when they came over, they weren’t given the same opportunities other immigrant people were given,” Harper explains.

“It was to help foster them and give them a way up, as it were.”

Now, the Savannah division of AOH extends that same hand to other less fortunate groups in the city. Proceeds from Saturday’s event help several charities hand-picked by the AOH—Savannah City Mission, Inner City Night Shelter, and Fresh Air Home on Tybee are just a few.

AOH says the competition is open to men of Irish heritage and who practice Catholicism. In all they do, AOH promotes Irish culture and heritage.

Road bowling is not meant to serve as a counter-offer to the revelry of the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Rather, it’s a more traditional complement to the fun festivities.

“I’m Irish born and raised, and my first experience with St. Patrick’s Day was, ‘wow, this is cool! All these people wearing my colors, celebrating my national day,’’ Crowley recalls.

“In Savannah, I was blown away by how genuine and authentic the appreciation of Irish culture is. The parade is a wonderful affair.” cs

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Graphic Design: The everyday art form Armstrong’s first-all graphic design exhibit opens

By Kayla Goggin

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MAR 16- MAR 22, 2016

IS A newspaper art? What about a flier for an upcoming event? Or the menu design for your favorite restaurant?

It’s easy to forget that basically every piece of media you encounter was conceptualized, designed and re-designed by a graphic designer, whose efforts and skill at directing your eye and commanding your attention are undoubtedly an art.

Just the same, it’s rare to see graphic design celebrated as an art form in its own right—much less in a gallery setting. In fact, at Armstrong University it’s never been done before.

Bazaar Conceptions, an exhibition of graphic design works by Haley Geller, Holly Nance, CC Witt, Kim Crabtree and Elizabeth Rhaney, is the first of its kind at the university. There has never been an allgraphic design exhibition in the school’s history.

The show is currently on display and open to the public at Armstrong’s Fine Arts Gallery (located inside the Fine Arts building) through March 30. Bazaar Conceptions will have an opening reception on Friday, March 25 at 5:30pm with artist talks from each of the five participating designers at 6pm.

To communicate the commercial nature of the artwork and encourage viewer interaction, the exhibition is set up like a marketplace.

“We have our own niches. We have our own styles,” Elizabeth Rhaney explains.

“We want to show how varied [graphic design] is and how there’s not one specific meaning to it. We just want people to come and say ‘Oh! This is graphic design? I had no idea.’”

For her part, Rhaney will be exhibiting her branding creations for two fictitious companies, showing off her ability to relate a company’s identity strictly through design.

Haley Geller has built a completely functional juice bar, complete with branded cups, stickers and a menu.

CC Witt, who is also a musician, is exhibiting the t-shirt and CD cover designs she created for her band Lyn Avenue.

Kim Crabtree is presenting her designs for a fictitious music festival via a merch table and is also exhibiting her newspaper layouts for The Inkwell, Armstrong’s student-run newspaper. (Crabtree functions as the paper’s layout editor.)

Holly Nance’s contribution comes in the 36 form of her greeting cards and mugs.

Some may struggle to view this as an art exhibition, but those doubts arise from narrow conceptions about the definition of “art”. Strong design requires all the effort, time, consideration and intentionality of strong artistic compositions – in fact, the boundary between “design” and “art” is completely arbitrary, even imaginary. Bazaar Conceptions certainly won’t be the first time designers have encountered doubt over their place in the fine art world—and it won’t be the last.

“Just because I work in a more modern setting, using a computer and programs as my materials instead of paintbrushes and paper, doesn’t make me any less of an artist. If you’re asking how graphic design fits into the fine art world, well, it’s simple—graphic design is everywhere,” Kim Crabtree tells me. “You are exposed to thousands of designs online, on the street, in books … That makes a greater impact than anyone can imagine.”

To seriously suggest that design doesn’t impact our everyday lives feels willfully obtuse to me. Graphic design influences the things you buy, the movies and music you consume, the cultural events you attend. Rhaney believes that lack of recognition for graphic design comes more from a place of ignorance than of malice though.

“We’re so inundated with images that sometimes we forget that things like a poster or a magazine are really art,” she says.

Increasing visibility for designers by exhibiting their works in galleries helps combat this ignorance, but those exhibitions are rare. SCAD’s emphasis on design helps, but outside the art school bubble, design is often shunted off to the side by people outside the industry who

While not intentionally an all-woman show, the five exhibiting artists are in fact all women.

fail to comprehend the art endemic to the process.

Though the five exhibiting artists are presenting totally different perspectives and examples of graphic design, Rhaney and Crabtree made it a point to mention how well they all worked together. When I point out that it’s refreshing to see a show comprised of all women artists, they both explain that while it wasn’t planned that way, they’re excited about it nonetheless.

The all-women show comes at the perfect time for Armstrong University as March is Women’s Empowerment month.

In the midst of film screenings, lectures,

luncheons and workshops focused on bringing Armstrong’s community together around the contributions of its women, Bazaar Conceptions fits right in.

Five women coming together to celebrate their efforts in commerce and art is certainly something worth seeing and commenting on, regardless of whether you view graphic design as art or not. After seeing Bazaar Conceptions, perhaps you’ll change your mind. cs Bazaar Conceptions, in Armstrong’s Fine Arts Gallery through March 30. opening reception Fri., March 25 5:30pm with artist talks.

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Openings & Receptions

I’ll Be Your Mirror — Long before the word “selfie” entered the vernacular, new media artists began to experiment with digital imaging, projecting a viewer’s own image back at them in “transforming mirrors.” I’ll Be Your Mirror includes two of artist Daniel Rozin’s celebrated mechanical mirrors. Through April 10.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

American Vices — American Vices invites you to crawl down into the belly of American immorality and show us what you find. March 18-28. Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St.

Continuing Exhibits Alan Stecker — Alan’s childhood experiences with family, Jewish culture, and the surrounding religious and ethnic diversity of West Philadelphia continue to play a major role in shaping his imagery and message.

Memories of life on 60th Street provide inspiration and content for both his painting and digital art. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. The Art of Cal Wood — Calvin Thomas exhibits his latest art. Through March 31.Ta Ca Sushi & Japanese Fusion, 513 E Oglethorpe Ave. Artistry in Wood — Presented by the LowCountry Turners, contains over 50 works and will include pens, pepper mills, bowls, vases, wine toppers, plates, and more. During the reception members will be demonstrating the art of woodturning on a lathe. Cultural Arts Gallery, 9 W. Henry St. Bazaar Conceptions — Armstrong presents the first ever, independent graphic design exhibition, Bazaar Conceptions, featuring the works of senior designers Holly Nance, Cc Witt, Haley Geller, Kim Crabtree, and Elizabeth Rhaney. This exhibition will exemplify the strengths that Armstrong’s graphic design department produces.

Through March 30. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St.

Work by Alan Stecker is on display at the JEA

Blood Bound — Exhibition by artisan duo, brothers Steven and William Ladd, that is the first comprehensive look into their nearly twodecade-long collaborative studio practice.

Part of deFINE ART. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Carrie Mae Weems: Considered — Exhibition by deFINE ART 2016 honoree and keynote speaker Carrie Mae Weems that brings together a range of her work that is both disparate and deeply connected. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

I Really Wanna Lose 3 Pounds — An exploration of beauty and excess by Michael Mahaffey. Through March 31. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

Landmark: A Decade of Collecting at the Jepson Center — Since the Jepson Center opened its doors to the public 10 years ago, Telfair Museums has added 1,267 works of art to its permanent collection. These works encompass a broad range of time periods, styles, and media, ranging from 19th-century paintings to digital interactive installations. To celebrate the remarkable strides made in collecting during the Jepson Center era, this exhibition highlights 10 of the most significant acquisitions made from 2006 to the present. The selections include silver from the 437-object donation made in 2012 by Dr. Frank A. Rizza; a 19th-century painting of Dutch peasants by Gari Melchers; an iconic Chuck Close self-portrait; and a mixed media assemblage by contemporary artist Whitfield Lovell. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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Think you’re a hardcore Irish whiskey drinker?

Meet the man who’s visiting 50 pubs in 50 states—in 30 days

by Jessica Leigh Lebos

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No denying it, Tim Herlihy was born with the luck of the Irish. A triple shot of, it seems.

Hailing from an egg farming family in Termonfeckin, Ireland, Herlihy spent his formative years at the village pubs, learning how to swill the local whiskey like his father and grandfather before him. But unlike his forebears, the young Herlihy has managed to turn that national pastime into a career.

As a Tullamore D.E.W. brand ambassador since 2011, Herlihy spends his days and nights spreading the word about one of Ireland’s top-selling whiskeys and toasting to the good health of total strangers.

“I didn’t have the imagination to dream this up,” he confesses in his crisp brogue.

“I thought I was destined to build an egg empire with my dad!”

The 29 year-old recently passed through Savannah as part of a marathon promotional tour that’s taking him to 50 Irish pubs in 50 states in 30 days—an ambitious endeavor aided by having that famous inherited luck on his side as well as youth and an iron constitution.

Bottle tucked under his arm, he began his sodden sojourn in Los Angeles, then hopped to Honolulu, came back stateside to Seattle, touched down in Anchorage and made his way across the country to the Southeast, stopping in New Orleans and Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, which also happens to boast the world’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

“I don’t think I slept in a bed for the 40 entire first week,” he chuckled as he leaned

on the burnished oak bar at Kevin Barry’s on River Street on Day 16. “I’m like Keith Richards without the music.”

Yet he appeared no worse for wear in spite of his whirlwind pub skipping. In fact, in his collared shirt and distressed jeans, Herlihy looks more like a millennial software coder than a seasoned rep for the Emerald Isle’s most celebrated export.

But that genuine Gaelic geniality emerges the minute he raises his glass.

“May your neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, the angels protect you and heaven accept you,” he offered as he commenced this interview with short glasses of triple-distilled Tullamore D.E.W., served neat.

Herlihy’s childhood left him with an impressive repertoire of traditional Irish toasts, and they tend to get more entertaining with every round.

“May those that love us, love us. And those that don’t love us, may God turn their hearts. And if He doesn’t turn their hearts, may He turn their ankles, so we’ll know them by their limping,” goes another favorite.

Herlihy’s gig has also made him an expert on Irish pubs, a worldwide phenomenon (there are TWO at the base of Mt. Everest) he says is fueled by good food at a reasonable price, a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and that mysterious Irish luck.

“Think about it.

Why are there Irish pubs in every single country? Why not German beer halls or London brew pubs?” he pondered as he tucked into Kevin Barry’s “Pub Trinity” platter, three healthy sampler helpings of beef stew, bangers and mash and shepherd’s pie.

Considering there are only 5.5 million people in Ireland, he added between bites, the ubiquity of Irish pubs may also have

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“I don’t think I slept in a bed for the entire first week,” he chuckled as he leaned on the burnished oak bar at Kevin Barry’s on River Street on Day 16. “I’m like Keith Richards without the music.”

Tullamore D.E.W. brand ambassador Tim Herlihy has turned Irish toasts into a career.

something to do with the 40 million Irish descendants in the U.S. and 80 million around the world. He’s doing his darndest to keep up with the best of them on his month-long tour, which will end up back in his adopted home of New York City on March 17—just in time for a St. Patrick’s Day drink in his own neighborhood pub.

After that, he’ll give his liver a break from his home booze–or at least, mix it up with a different kind of spirit.

“Oh, you should see me on Cinco de Mayo,” he says with a wink.

As we moved on to taste the special reserve batch of Tullamore D.E.W. (the initials are lent by former distillery owner Daniel E. Williams,) we noticed a young

gentleman eavesdropping down the bar.

Turns out he was visiting Savannah for a career fair, but none of his prospects sounded nearly as promising as Herlihy’s occupation.

“Dude, you’re my hero,” said the lad, loosening his tie after a long day of interviews. “You’re inspiring me to hold out for my dream job.”

Herlihy nodded solemnly, signaled the bartender for another glassand offered up yet another perfectly appropriate toast: May the leprechauns be near you, To spread luck along your way.

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The Barstool Traveler: Ireland

The Emerald Isle’s beer history, with a few locally available styles you can enjoy

By Raymond Gaddy

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THE next stop in the Barstool Traveler series is Ireland. There is far more to the Irish beer than the green beer seen in cups around Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

In fact, there is more to Irish beer than even Guinness.

The history of beer in Ireland dates bake to at least the 5000 BCE. Beer, that’s beoir, (pronounced beah-irr) in Irish, was deeply rooted in the farmhouse ales common throughout Europe.

Irish beers didn’t include hops as an ingredient until the 1700s, as hops are not native to Ireland. That all changed with the arrival of Christianity, when beer production moved to the abbeys.

It is said that as St. Patrick seeded monasteries throughout Ireland he would send his “head brewer,” a priest by the name of Mescan, to set up the beer production facilities to ensure the stability of all the monasteries.

St. Patrick did a good job spreading beer throughout Ireland, leading to the existence of over 200 breweries in the country by the late 1700s -- not bad for a country about the same size as South Carolina.

Arthur Guinness opened Ireland’s most famous brewery in 1756. It might be surprising to learn that Guinness focused on light ales and not the Irish stout that it is now known for.

That changed when porters became popular. The dark, rich porters were an import from England and became popular in Ireland. Guinness tapped into that popularity and quickly grew into a brewing behemoth.

By 1900 Guinness was the largest brewery in Europe and was shipping more beer to England than Ireland imported.

However, Guinness’s growth had a serious downside for the rest of Ireland’s beer industry.

During that 100 years the number of breweries in Ireland had dropped from 200 to less than 30, and many of those were Guinness owned. By 2007 there were only 12 breweries in Ireland.

As styles and preferences grew and changed, porters yielded to milk stouts in popularity. Ireland imported much of the malted barley that was used in the production of these sweet stouts. The import of malted barley was taxed, however un-malted barley was not.

In order to avoid the import taxes, Irish brewers switched to using un-malted barley, which changed the taste profile of the beer dramatically. The roasted barley was less sweet, “dryer” with a bitter finish than the milk stouts and thus a new style, the

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Curiously, lagers were not popular in Ireland until very recently. The first brewery to produce lagers opened in 1892 but closed soon after. It wasn’t until the 1950s when Guinness began producing Harp that lagers were brewed consistently.

The craft beer industry in Ireland has expanded in the last two decades. According to the Irish Times there are now 63 craft breweries in Ireland, responsible for 3.3 percent of the beer market in Ireland. This is considerable growth as the market share was only 1.2 percent in 2014.

Sadly, the boom in Irish craft beer has not reached as far as Savannah shelves just yet.

There are, however, a few options of Irish or Irish style beers that are available particularly this time of year.

O’Hara’s Irish Red, Carlow Brewing Company.

There is some debate as to whether Irish Red Ale is a style on its own or just a variation on an English Bitter, but Carlow Brewing’s 4.3% red ale is an accessible and very drinkable version.

Founded in 1997 Carlow

Brewing, also known as O’Hara’s Brewing, is one of the few Irish craft breweries with distribution in Georgia.

The Bomb!, Moon River Brewing. As you might expect there is a local option to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The Bomb! Is an Irish style dry stout that won the 2014 World Beer Cup Gold Award for dry stouts.

Oyster Stout, Porterhouse Brewing Company. If you are willing to do a little work, Porterhouse brewing is distributed to Florida. Their 4.6% Oyster Stout is worth looking for. Porterhouse opened as a brewpub in 1996 and now has pubs and bars across Ireland, London and in New York.

We may not have much access to Irish craft beer but Georgia now has a stake in Irish brewing.

Will Avery, the (former) head brewer at Burnt Hickory Brewing in Atlanta, has recently moved to take on the same position at Galway Bay Brewing in Galway, Ireland.

There may only be a few true Irish offerings beyond Harp, Guinness Stout and Murphy’s, but that doesn’t mean you should drink green beer.

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// The title and the behind-the-scenes personnel suggest that 10 Cloverfield Lane is going to be a follow-up of sorts to the 2008 horror hit Cloverfield, but the initial going seems to veer more in the direction of Room, the recent critical darling that earned Brie Larson a well-deserved Oscar for Best Actress.

Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a young woman fleeing from a failed relationship, is ignoring a cell call from her ex (cue voice cameo by a big star, a la Harvey Keitel in Inglourious Basterds and Sigourney Weaver in WALL-E) when her car is rammed and she’s knocked unconscious.

She wakes up in a locked room, chained to the wall as the prisoner of Howard (John Goodman).

Unlike Room’s Old Nick, though, Howard seemingly has no plans to rape or kill Michelle; instead, he insists he saved her from the auto accident for her own protection. If Howard is to be believed, the rest of the world has been wiped out through poisonous air (released by the Russians? The military? Aliens? He isn’t sure), and the only survivors are himself, Michelle and Emmett (John Gallagher, Jr.), the sweet if simple handyman who spent years helping Howard construct his underground bunker.

Howard eventually releases Michelle

from her confined quarters and allows her full run of the makeshift home (which includes a kitchen and a living room), hoping that the three of them can spend the next one or two years coexisting as a happy family until the outside air is breathable again. Michelle, however, makes every effort to escape, all the while wondering if there’s any truth at all to Howard’s whopper of a conspiracy theory.

This is the part of the review where I promise not to reveal more for fear of spoilers, but honestly, what is there to really spoil? 10 Cloverfield Lane is a movie that ends up being too clever for its own good, becoming utterly predictable in its relentless attempts at unpredictability.

When the plot looks as if it will thrust, it of course will parry, and the film further dilutes any genuine surprises by often telegraphing its intentions ahead of time. The trio of scripters also cram in one subplot too many, with its clumsy presence only there to spin the story off into another (expected) direction.

This isn’t to say 10 Cloverfield Lane is a bust—the terrific performances by the three leads and debuting director Dan Trachtenberg’s effective staging (the bunker atmosphere alternates between friendly and foreboding) are worthy enough to earn this a modest recommendation. Just don’t expect many more surprises than one would reasonably find in

any given episode of Scooby-Doo.

WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT

// The occasional Steve Carell aside, comedians aren’t often given the opportunity to flex their dramatic muscles, so it’s nice to see the hilarious Tina Fey playing it straight in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Based on Kim Parker’s memoir The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the film finds Fey cast as Parker, a TV news journalist who leaves the comfort of her stateside desk and embarks on a new career path as a war correspondent covering Middle Eastern conflicts.

Fey is excellent as Parker, peppering her performance with humorous asides but otherwise playing up the character’s questionable adrenaline-junkie tendencies, and the impressive supporting cast includes Margot Robbie, a lovably roguish Martin Freeman, and Alfred Molina (at one point channeling Anthony Quinn in Zorba the Greek).

If the film never delves too deeply into the sociopolitical aspects of its setting (especially when compared to the great slate of comparable titles from the 1980s, like Under Fire and Salvador), it’s still gripping enough to make it a sound vehicle for Fey as she tackles the heavy lifting. So when does Amy Poehler get her shot?

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ZOOTOPIA

/// For the sake of the children—heck, for your own sake—be sure not to rapidly skim the multiplex marquee and accidentally amble into Zoolander 2 instead of Zootopia.

While one ranks as an atrocity worthy of living in infamy, the other is an absolute delight, certain to satisfy adults as much as (even more than?) the small fry.

That Zootopia proves to be such a joyous occasion is something of a surprise, since off-season animated efforts typically tend to be on the rancid side (e.g. The Lorax, Gnomeo & Juliet). Yet here’s a family film that would be welcome any time of the year. At its center is a marvelous new character: Judy Hopps (voiced by Once Upon a Time’s Ginnifer Goodwin), a smalltown rabbit who dreams of moving to the sprawling metropolis of Zootopia and becoming the first bunny to ever serve as a police officer, a vocation that has always been filled by more imposing animals such as rhinos and tigers.

Judy nevertheless graduates from the academy and earns her badge, but the police chief Bogo (Idris Elba) is unimpressed and relegates her to meter-maid duty. Rather than slapping tickets on cars, she would be much more interested in joining the other cops in tackling the mystery of why approximately a dozen citizens have vanished without a trace. A chance encounter with a con-artist fox named Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) provides the impetus she needs to pursue the case on her own, and, with the reluctant help of Nick, she uncovers a labyrinthine plot with fearful implications.

Zootopia crafts an unexpectedly complex mystery, one that also allows for an examination of cultural differences and the poisonous prejudices that result in being judged by the color—and, in this anthropomorphic world, the texture—of one’s skin. It’s particularly apropos given the current mood of fear and loathing in this exceedingly nasty election year.

The beauty of Zootopia, though, is that you can be unaware of the subtext and still reap the benefits of an imaginatively designed endeavor packed with huge laughs.

THE WITCH

/// One of the most memorable sequences in the otherwise much-ado-about-nothing revenge yarn The Revenant is the one which finds Leonardo DiCaprio’s character getting savagely mauled by a bear. Yet even that grizzly comes across as only slightly more menacing than Yogi Bear when compared to Black Philip, the goat who proves to be a key character in the new horror opus The Witch.

Black Philip isn’t the only animal who may or may not be a harbinger of

evil—there’s also a rabbit whose eyes are so freakishly penetrating that all visions of the laughable Night of the Lepus will be immediately exorcised from moviegoers’ memories. And then there’s Mother Nature, presented not as nurturer but as nightmare, at one with the Satanic emissary living deep within the bowels of the forest.

All of these elements combine to make The Witch another winner in the indiehorror sweepstakes, joining the likes of The Babadook and It Follows in its ability to establish an unsettling atmosphere of dread and not let up until the light once more breaks across the auditorium. Reminiscent of such past works as the superb 1996 film version of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible and the astounding 1922 Swedish docudrama Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (formerly banned in the U.S. but now available on Criterion DVD), this confident undertaking by writer-director Robert Eggers (making his feature-film debut in both capacities) is set in 1630 New England, wherein a family of six is forced out of its community for some apparently minor indiscretion—it’s never clearly stated, but it appears the head of the household, William (Ralph Ineson), was caught preaching without a license.

The family relocates to a small cabin on the edge of a formidable forest, whereupon the baby is soon snatched by an elderly witch residing in the woods. No one actually sees the witch, but everyone in the family—William, wife Katherine (Kate Dickie), blossoming daughter Thomasin (Anya Taylor-Joy), curious son Caleb (William Scrimshaw), and bratty twins Mercy (Ellie Grainger) and Jonas (Lucas Dawson)—senses the evil all around them.

They turn to their rigid Christian doctrine for strength, failing miserably to ever trust in—or turn to—each other. As a result, accusations of consorting with the devil fly fast and furious, with most of the fingers pointed at Thomasin.

More than just a terror tale, The Witch harbors several weighty themes, including the fear of the feminine mystique in a patriarchal society as well as the danger of placing too much faith in a puritanical belief without allowing other emotions an equal opportunity to breathe. These notions are punched across not only by Eggers’ persuasive sense of time and place but by the forceful work of the entire cast (Taylor-Joy and Ineson are particularly impressive). It’s just a shame the ending registers as a cop-out. C

Biblical bandwagon. One outfit that has seen the writing on the stone tablets is Sony Pictures, which, through its Affirm Films arm, has released such box office hits as Fireproof and Soul Surfer.

Its latest offering is Risen, and what’s perhaps most surprising about the film is its restraint. Most other faith-based films of recent vintage tend to preach only to the choir—and by choir, I don’t mean Christians in general but those dangerous armies of hypocritical right-wing zealots, the ones who, say, believe that Obama is not only a Muslim but also the head of ISIS, or who think that evangelists are following in the footsteps of Jesus by living like billionaires and preaching in palatial churches that resemble Vegas casinos.

Yet Risen is a religious picture measured enough to appeal to filmgoers of all persuasions—in other words, no one had the bright idea of casting Rush Limbaugh as one of the disciples or hiring Ben Stein to serve as the voice of God. It’s just too bad it’s not a bit better, since its modesty also leads to a noticeable lack of —and pun absolutely not intended—passion.

Joseph Fiennes plays the central character of Clavius, a Roman officer who’s ordered by Pontius Pilate (Peter Firth) to locate the missing body of Jesus after it disappears from the cave in which it was laid following His crucifixion. As Clavius sets out on his investigation, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, he starts to wonder if Christ was indeed more than just a man.

In essence, Fiennes is playing George Clooney’s role in the film-within-the-film of Hail, Caesar!, minus the ample laughs.

Fiennes is fine in the part, and those keeping track of what the Harry Potter gang has been doing will be interested to learn that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) appears as Clavius’ assistant.

But director Kevin Reynolds (Waterworld), who also co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Aiello, often adopts the restrictive impulses of those otherwise sturdy religious flicks of yesteryear, the ones which wouldn’t even allow the camera to gaze upon the face of Jesus (or, rather, the extra cast as Him).

Risen does give us a Jesus in actor Cliff Curtis, but he remains a beatific cypher, and the takeaway is that, in the same distancing manner as those black-themed pictures told through the eyes of white protagonists, here’s a Biblical yarn related not through Christ Himself or even his disciples but rather an individual late to the party.

// The small companies that have been producing all those faith-based films that routinely pop up in theaters have financially done so well, it’s surprising more major studios haven’t jumped on the

DEADPOOL

RISEN

/// Is it fair to state that Deadpool is all downhill after the opening credits? Yes and no. Certainly, the cast and crew list that kicks off one of the oddest Marvel

movies to date is the sort of savvy gag that’s sure to amuse film fans, comic-book devotees and general audiences alike—I don’t dare spoil the jokes, but they’re absolutely hysterical. Still, that’s not to suggest the rest of the picture is in any way a letdown. On the contrary, a superhero romp that threatened to be smug, smarmy and self-satisfied is—well, yes, it’s occasionally all those things. But it’s also fresh, funny and absolutely kick-ass.

Speaking of Kick-Ass, this new film shares the same R rating as that 2010 effort. While Deadpool is consistently more intelligent, innovative and even emotionally involving than that fanboy fave, it’s just as brutal and bloody—and decidedly not for the kids. Of course, each child’s mileage varies—one tyke’s Mary Poppins is another moppet’s Night of the Living Dead—but this is the sort of movie where parents need to do some advance research before dumping off the small fry with a barrel of popcorn and venturing into the adjoining theater to catch The Danish Girl.

Ryan Reynolds previously played Deadpool in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine, but that interpretation has been axed to clear the way for a new direction. Reynolds’ Wade Wilson is a scrappy loner, a mercenary who unexpectedly finds romance with the tough and beautiful Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). Suddenly, it’s a wonderful life for our mouthy maverick—at least until he discovers that cancer has stamped an expiration date on his life expectancy. With nothing to lose, he agrees to undergo an experimental procedure to be carried out by a mysterious figure named Ajax (Ed Skrein); the surgery eventually provides him with amazing recuperative powers, but first it leaves him at the mercy of the torturous machinations of Ajax and his right-hand woman Angel Dust (Gina Carano). Wade soon escapes, picks up the moniker Deadpool, and sets about proving revenge is a dish best served not only cold but also hot, frozen, lukewarm or any other temperature.

While other heroes eventually enter the fray—specifically, X-Men members Colossus (voice by Stefan Capicic, body by CGI) and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand)—this is The Ryan Reynolds Show from beginning to end, with the actor clearly relishing the opportunity to rescue this character from being merely relegated to future Trivial Pursuit status following his Wolverine guest-starring role. Deadpool gets to make jokes at the expense of Marvel, at the expense of bigbudget productions, at the expense of audience expectations (the fourth wall is frequently toppled), and even at the expense of Reynolds’ ill-fated Green Lantern. CS

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Activism & Politics

heritage projects or presentations that have a measurable, quantifiable benefit to Savannah’s diverse populations. The Weave-A-Dream Panel seeks proposals that actively involve youth, seniors, and those who have limited access to arts based programs in Savannah. A priority of the WAD funding program is that organizations reach neighborhood communities, encompassing all city districts. To be eligible for consideration, an organization must be a non-profit, 501c3, head-quartered in Savannah’s corporate limits. Proposed programs must also be produced within the City’s corporate limits. No individual artist applications will be accepted. Agencies funded by the City of Savannah for 2016 are not eligible to apply. Applications are available at www.savannahga.gov/ arts. Applying organizations may request application materials and technical assistance by contacting Rebecca Brown at 912-651-6760 or rbrown02@ savannahga.gov Through Oct. 21. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St.

Drinking Liberally

Every first and third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

A gathering of Liberals for an informal discussion of politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, and the world around us. Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free third Thursday of every month. (912) 341-7427. livingliberally.org/drinking/ chapters/GA/savannah. Tondee’s Tavern, 7 E. Bay Street.

One of the Guys

Guys, have you found yourself in a social rut, or just have a need for the art of conversation? Make a change in 2016.

The past decade a diverse group of guys have been getting together about every two weeks to share dinner and opinions on just about any topic. No membership requirements or dues. Just an open mind and willingness to expand your friendship base. For more information visit us on Facebook at Savannah Men’s Club, or if you prefer, email details/questions to savannahmensclub@gmail.com. ongoing.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Call for Collegiate Chapters for Yeshua Next Generation

Savannah Area Young Republicans

Young adults between the ages of 21-25 with technical and people skills are needed to attend Savannah Chamber of Commerce events and to act as Overseers for collegiate chapters. Please contact Reverend Brenda Lee at (912) 236-3154, email:revbrendalee@yahoo. com ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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.

Call for Entries for Maritime Arts Festival

Young Democrats

Mondays at 7pm on the second level of Foxy Loxy, Bull Street. Call or visit the Young Democrats Facebook page for more information. Free ongoing. 423-6197712. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

Auditions and Calls for Entries

MAR 16- MAR 22, 2016

Auditions for Armstrong Youth Orchestra

Open to students enrolled in primary grades through high school and including Armstrong students (available for course credit). Auditions, by appointment, are in Armstrong Fine Arts Hall. To schedule an audition, e-mail: savaayo@yahoo. com. Info is also available at www. savaayo.org. AYO is sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, www. savannahfriendsofmusic.com ongoing. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index. html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St.

Call for Applications for Weave a Dream Initiative

The City of Savannah’s Weave-A46 Dream (WAD) Panel has issued a call

Formal Fire Ball

The Savannah Professional Firefighters will be holding our annual formal fire ball.

Come make memories with your Professional Firefighters of Savannah, other firefighters from around the world, and city officials as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and honor our newest members and recent retirees. Attire is dress blues or semiformal. $45 per person, $85 per person Fri., March 18, 7-11 p.m. shipsofthesea.org.

Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. for proposals for the 2016 Weave-ADream Cultural & Arts Projects initiative.

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

Programs are to be completed prior to December 31, 2016. The application

must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the start date of the project; the last date an application can be submitted is October 21, 2016. Project funding is available up to $2,000 for specific and innovative arts, cultural, or

On May 7, 2016, Ships of the Sea will hold its second “Maritime Arts Festival.”

The event is a one day outdoor exhibition of maritime related arts, crafts, and antiques. The Museum invites artists, model ship builders, and antique dealers to submit images of their maritime/ nautical related paintings, drawings, ceramics, jewelry, prints, mixed-media, woodworking, and collectable pieces for consideration. For prospectus and entry information please go to www. shipsofthesea.org Through April 22. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Call for Participants in PTSD Study

Are you a recent combat veteran experiencing psychological or emotional stress related to your combat? You may be eligible to receive first-line medication and talk therapy interventions with proven effectiveness. PROGrESS is a study looking to learn more about how to effectively treat recent combat veterans with PTSD. The therapies are not experimental. You will be randomly assigned to receive either psychotherapy, medication, or both. For more information

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about the PROGrESS study, please call 912-920-0214 ext. 2169. ongoing. Online only, none.

Call for Performers, Vendors and Volunteers for Savannah Asian Cultural Festival

The Savannah Asian Cultural Festival, which will take place April 15-16, 2016 at Armstrong State University, is currently seeking live performers, Cultural Marketplace vendors and event volunteers. There is no cost for performers to participate. All vendors must be consistent with the theme of the festival. The cost for vendors is $85 per booth. The festival’s Cultural Marketplace will offer the opportunity to learn more about each country and discover the traditional arts, crafts, fashions and treasures unique to each nation. From Ming-shared jewelry to calligraphy sets, original paintings, hand-beaded clothing, Asian accessories and henna body painting, an entire continent’s worth of treasures can be found at the festival.

If you would like to participate as a performer, vendor or volunteer at the 2016 Savannah Asian Cultural Festival, please contact James Anderson at james. anderson@armstrong.edu or (912) 3443224. Through April 15. about.armstrong. edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. 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.

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.

Tell Us Your Ghost Story?

Organization seeks to document your first hand experiences with psychical phenomenon for analysis and potential investigation. Our investigators have reputable credentials and long time investigation training and connections with the top minds and researchers in parapsychology field research and other areas. We are especially interested in Chatham and neighboring counties with special emphasis on Savannah itself and the Historic District. Interviewees should be comfortable with video documentation of themselves and events w/privacy level negotiated beforehand. ongoing. amchclub@yahoo.com. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Benefits

Formal Fire Ball

inquiries only. 912-961-7021 or 912-6671056.

The Savannah Professional Firefighters will be holding our annual formal fire ball. Come make memories with your Professional Firefighters of Savannah, other firefighters from around the world, and city officials as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and honor our newest members and recent retirees. Attire is dress blues or semi-formal. $45 per person, $85 per person Fri., March 18, 7-11 p.m. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Basic Drawing and Oil Painting

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.

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times. 912-677-3983. epiphany. indiemade.com. Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 101 N. Fahm St.

$5 Bikram Yoga Class to Benefit Local Charities

A multi-level ongoing class designed to train the student to see and render life accurately and with sensitivity while working from direct observation. Both drawing and oil painting techniques and materials will be explored, along with color and value principles. Beginners welcome. $140, 4 week sessions Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Beading Classses at Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio

workshops per month for people who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support, visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 912-3546686. mediationsavannah.com.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

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

912-921-4646.

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: MonBeginning Belly Dance Classes Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial Taught by Happenstance Bellydance. education: 4th Fri each month, 9amAll skill levels and styles. Private 11am. Basic computer training: Tues & instruction available. $15 912-704-2940.

Thurs, 1pm-3pm. Community computer SCMPD Animal Control seeks happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. lab: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing.

Volunteers happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.

Savannah Chatham County Animal Champions Training Center com. savannahpha.com/NRC.html.

Control seeks volunteers to serve Offering a variety of classes and training Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 various tasks as needed by the shelter. in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and Wheaton St. No prior animal shelter experience is Knitting & Crochet Classes other disciplines for children and adults. necessary. Newly trained volunteers Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-349will be authorized to serve immediately State St. See the calendar of events 4582. ctcsavannah.com. after orientation. Potential volunteers Chinese Language Classes on website. Mondays. 912-233-1240. are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to The Confucius Institute at Savannah State thefrayedknotsav.com. orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome.

University offers free Chinese language Music Lessons--Multiple Volunteers must be at least 17-yearsInstruments classes starting January 17. To register, old. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@ Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. savannahga.gov. private instruction for all ages and 912-358-3160. confuciusinstitute@ St. Baldrick’s experience levels in Guitar (electric, savannahstate.edu. savannahstate.edu.

Shave your head to benefit childhood savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, acoustic,classical), Piano, Bass, cancer research. Join dozens of others Voice, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Flute, 3219 College St. as they lose their locks for a good cause Clay Classes Clarinet, Saxophone, Music Theory/ during this annual St. Patrick’s tradition.

Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers Composition/Songwriting. 609 69th Donate or sign up at www.stbaldricks.

Street, Savannah GA. ongoing. 912org. Sun., March 20, noon. stbaldricks.org. handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-351398-8828. smisavannah@gmail.com. savannahcitymarket.com. City Market, 4578. sav..claystudio@gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute.com.

Jefferson at West Saint Julian St. Boating Classes

Classes, Camps & Workshops Acrylic Painting

This ongoing painting class is designed to meet the student where they are in their painting experience, whether they are just beginning or have been painting awhile. Each 4 week session will have a focus on certain elements and principles of design and corresponding techniques.

Students will be given several project options for each unit of focus. Beginners welcome! **Mentoring option available for this class: bring your own projects and receive feedback and guidance as you work. $140, 4 week sessions Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Art, Music, Piano, Voice Coaching

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

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.

Creativity Coaching

Do you have a creative idea but don’t know where to start? Is it time to move forward with your project? Work with your very own creativity coach and learn how to blast through blocks, plan your time, and enjoy the richness of a creative life.

See website for more info at www.laurenl. com/creativity_coaching/ or contact Creativity@LaurenL.com ongoing. Online, ---.

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. Novel Writing

DUI Prevention Group

Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication.

Award-winning Savannah author offers one-on-one or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com.

Family Law Workshop

A multi-level 8-week class designed to train the student to see and render still life accurately and with sensitivity while working from direct observation. Both drawing and oil painting techniques and materials will be explored, along with

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers. Meets monthly. $40/ session 912-443-0410.

The Mediation Center has three

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color and value principles. Beginners welcome. $275, 8 week sessions Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Oil Painting the Figure

This 8 weeks session will emphasize laying down paint efficiently in each 2 and a half hour session to convey the flow, form and energy of the model’s pose. Using striking colors to contrast, Karen will demonstrate how to build up color to highlight different aspects of the body. (alla prima oil or pastels welcome, 8 poses total) $350, 8 week sessions Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m.. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Old Masters Methodology

This ongoing course is based on passages written by Leonardo da Vinci in his notebooks on the technical principals of painting. The student will be guided from the initial drawing stages, through the grey-scale “Verdaccio” underpainting, and finally into the mixing of a four-color full value palette. Through this approach the student will gain a greater ability to see the subject, learn the meaning of the related artistic terminology and language, gain the ability to see color as value; and gain insight into the historical significance of this incredible process. $140, 4 week sessions Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Open Artist Studio

Open studio time for artists to work on personal projects, gain guidance from peers. No formal instruction. Working artist present. $10 Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.. 912.484.6415. info@ thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Photography Classes

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

Piano Voice-Coaching

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

Portrait Drawing and Painting

MAR 16- MAR 22, 2016

A multi-level 8-week class designed to train the student to see and render the portrait accurately and with sensitivity while working from direct observation.

Both drawing and oil painting techniques and materials will be explored, along with color and value principles. We’ll start with drawing and move into an alla prima oil painting approach. Beginners welcome. $350, 8 week sessions Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m.. 912.484.6415.

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thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St.

A. Roper Studio - Voice Technique and Coaching

Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students.

Nurturing and collaborative studio.

Services offered include strengthening the voice, range extension, relaxation techniques, and coaching through various styles of music. Audition and competition preparation. Located 15 minutes from downtown. Varies Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 912-484-0628. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Russian Language Classes

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

Slow Flow Yoga

This class gently flows and pulsates with fluidity of movement and breath. You will progress through a series of postures.

Open to all Levels. Class Prices: Ongoing classes: $15 drop in. 5 Class card: $70 (3 month expiration) 10 Class card: $130 (4 month expiration) Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. 912-308-3410. yogamelynn@ gmail.com. branchesyoga.com/ schedule/. branchesyoga.com. Branches Yoga Center, 2424 Drayton Street.

Soul Progression Yoga

thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St.

com. Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd.

Classic figure drawing & painting sessions with a live model. No instruction. Drop ins welcome. $20 drop in or $60, 4 week sessions Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. 912.484.6415. info@ thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St.

Coastal Bead Society monthly meetings, 12 noon on the third Friday of the Month at the Coastal Georgia Center, 303 Fahm Street, near SCAD. All beaders are welcome. ongoing. wyrnut18@gmail. com. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Weekly Figure Drawing

Youth Drawing and Painting/ Portfolio Prep

An ongoing multi-level class designed to train the student to see and render life accurately and with sensitivity.

Working from direct observation, the fundamental principles are first mastered through drawing. Students then move on, as ready and willing, to oil or acrylic painting. An excellent class for those interested in developing a portfolio for school admission. $140, 4 week sessions Tuesdays, 3:30-6 p.m.. 912.484.6415. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St.

Clubs & Organizations Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Coastal Bead Society

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. Gloriosa Flower Show

Trustees’ Garden Club invites the public to GLORIOSA (A GCA Flower Show).

Admission to the flower show is free of charge. Guests may purchase a $25.00 ticket for a 10:30 a.m. address from noted author Bettie Bearden Pardee. Guests may also purchase a $20 ticket for a boxed lunch. Tickets may be purchased at www.trusteesgardenclub.com. Deadline of 3/7 for boxed lunch. Varies with choice of activity Wed., March 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

912-667-4824. charleshmorriscenter.com.

Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

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. Historic Flight Savannah Call Muriel, 912-631-3452, or Darowe, 912A non-profit organization dedicated 272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@ to sending area Korean War and WWII gmail.com. veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the Avegost LARP WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Live action role playing group that exists Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight in a medieval fantasy realm. generallly seeks contributions, and any veterans meets the second weekend of the month. interested in a trip to Washington.

Free for your first event or if you’re a Call for info. ongoing. 912-596-1962. non-player character. $35 fee for returning honorflightsavannah.org. characters. ongoing. godzillaunknown@ Starlandia Art Stars w/ Becca Historic Savannah Chapter: ABWA gmail.com. avegost.com.

Meets the second Thursday of every Cook presents: Kite Making Buccaneer Region SCCA Workshop month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank Local chapter of the Sports Car Club Starlandia Reclaimed Creative Supply House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. of America, hosting monthly solo/ Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP is excited to invite you to a bi-monthly autocross driving events in the Savannah by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257. workshop series for kids and adults alike: area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance Knitters, Needlepoint and Starlandia Art Stars with Becca Cook. and a valid driver’s license is eligible Crochet This two-hour workshop will focus on to participate. See website. ongoing.

Meets every Wednesday. Different making kites with time to explore the buccaneerregion.org. locations downtown. Call for info. No materials and decorate. $5 Sat., March Business Networking on the fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing.

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Islands 912-308-6768. com/events/260285420970199/.

Small Business Professionals Islands Low Country Turners starlandiasupply.com. Starlandia Creative Networking Group meets first Thursday A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Supply, 2438 Bull Street. each month, 9:30am-10:30am.

Watercolor Basics Steve Cook for info at number below.

Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Basic fundamentals of watercolors for ongoing. 912-313-2230.

Charlotte Rd. Call for info. ongoing. 912Military Order of the Purple beginners. This class introduces students 308-6768.

Heart Ladies Auxiliary to techniques like washes and dry brush Chatham Sailing Club Meets the first Saturday of the month at and how to use salt or rubbing alcohol Friday evening social event at the 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-786to create different textures. Students clubhouse. Meet Members and their 4508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 will also learn how to layer colors families who all enjoy water based Rowland Ave. accordingly to create desired effects activities but whose prime interest is Philo Cafe and details. **Mentoring option available sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are Discussion group that meets every with this class: bring your own projects welcome, but Membership is encouraged Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various and receive feedback and guidance after several visits once interest is locations. Anyone craving good as you work. $140, 4 week session gauged!! We look forward to meeting you. conversation is invited. Free to attend.

Mondays, 3:30-6 p.m.. 912.484.6415.

Fridays, 7-10 p.m. pranschkec3@gmail.

Email for info, or see Facebook. info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com.

Focus on use of the asanas(postures) as artistic self expression. This class offers a deeply rooted spiritual foundation integrating alignment techniques and enlightening messages woven throughout the practice. Open to all levels Class Prices: Ongoing classes: $15 drop in. 5 Class card: $70 (3 month expiration) 10 Class card: $130 (4 month expiration) Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-308-3410. yogamelynn@gmail.com. branchesyoga. com/schedule/. branchesyoga.com.

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com/SavannahPhiloCafe. Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com.

public speaking abilities through local club meetings, seminars, and contests.

Regardless of your level of comfort with public speaking, you will find a club that is interested in helping you improve your speaking abilities. Free Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs.org. thincsavannah.com. Thinc Savannah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor.

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. Safe Kids Savannah

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Savannah Brewers’ League

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation

A coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-3533148. safekidssavannah.org.

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.

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.

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

Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group

Comedy

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.

Comedy Night

Improv comedy in Foxy’s courtyard from 7-10pm. Find out more by going to www.foxyloxycafe.com FREE Fri., March 18, 7-10 p.m. 912-401-0543. info@ foxyloxycafe.com. foxyloxycafe.com/.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Join us for an evening of ice cream and laughter...the perfect combo for your Friday night! All ages welcome. Free Fridays, 8-10 p.m.

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.

Laughs and Drafts

Local comedians, artists, food, music, live art, vendors. Southbound has teamed up with Savannah Stand-Up Comedy to provide a night of laughs and brews!

MUST be 21+ with a valid ID. $18 Sat., March 19, 7-10 p.m. 912.667.0033. natalie@southboundbrewingco. com. https://facebook.com/ events/187670111600714/. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave.

Savannah Go Club

This is a new club for the board game “go” (igo, weiqi, baduk). For places and times, please call John at 734-3552005. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Savannah Go Green

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

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

Odd Lot Improv

An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” $5 Mondays, 8 p.m. musesavannah.org/. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd.

Savannah Kennel Club

Monthly meetings open to the public the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through June. ongoing, 7 p.m. savannahkennelclub.org. Carey Hilliard’s (Southside), 11111 Abercorn St. Savannah Newcomers Club

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

Membership includes monthly luncheon and program. Activities, tours and events help you learn about Savannah and make new friends. Ongoing sign-up. savannahnewcomers.com. ongoing.

Savannah Parrot Head Club

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.

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

Odd Lot Improv: On The Spot Mysteries Dinner Theatre

Lenten Musical Offering: Benjamin Burrell

Benjamin Burrell, pianist, will perform works of Chopin, Schubert and Granados as part of Christ Church Episcopal’s weekly noon-time Lenten Musical Offering series.

Freewill Offering. The church will remain open until 1pm for quiet prayer.

WED., March 16, 12-12:30 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull Street. Free. 912-236-2500. christchurchsavannah.org a.m.. savannahsca.org. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. 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. 912-4846710. 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.

Toastmasters

Toastmasters International is an organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their

Odd Lot is teaming up with the brilliant Chefs of Savannah Coffee Roasters to bring you a whole new dining experience.

The always surprising talent of Odd Lot will perform a fully interactive Friday night Murder Mystery while you dine on a delicious three course meal. Seating is at 6:30pm Friday nights. Reservations are strongly recommended. Four actors and three courses all for $40. It’s certain to be a night to remember. Great for groups, parties, or anyone who loves a good show. $40 Fridays, 6:30 p.m. justin@ oddlot.org. oddlot.org. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

Tybee Comedy Revue

The Tybee Comedy Revue’s March show features two hilarious headline comedians. Ted Holum is widely known from his stints on The Tonight Show,

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the daytime Phil Donahue Show and countless television comedy specials.

Opening the night is Brian T Shirley, who has toured comedy clubs, cruise ships and resorts from The Atlantis Resort to Paradise Island in the Bahamas and military bases over the past twenty years. $15, members $13.50 Sat., March 19, 8 p.m. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn.

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

Concerts

Adult Ballet Class

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. Anti Queens,The Kregs, XuluProphet

Fri., March 18, 9 p.m.-3 a.m. lynntrollinger@gmail. com. https://facebook.com/ events/1721482468097020/. wormholebar.com. The Wormhole, 2307 Bull Street.

Concert: Edgar Loudermilk Band w/ Jeff Autry

Edgar Loudermilk and his band play traditional bluegrass. $20 plus tax Sat., March 19, 8 p.m. randywoodguitars.com.

Randy Wood Guitars (Bloomingdale), 1304 East Hwy. 80.

PICKConcert: Tybee City Limits Our March installment of Tybee City Limits, the Best in Live Local Music stars three of the Coastal Empire’s hottest bands and vocalists. This month features Jason Bible, Bottles & Cans, and Georgia Kyle Trio. $10, $9 general admission Sun., March 20, 8 p.m. tybeeposttheater.org.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn.

Lenten Musical Offering Benjamin Burrell, piano

Benjamin Burrell, pianist, will perform works of Chopin, Schubert and Granados as part of Christ Church Episcopal’s weekly noon-time Lenten Musical Offering series. Freewill Offering - All are welcome. The church will remain open until 1:00 for quiet prayer. Free Wed., March 16, 12-12:30 p.m. 912-2362500. shephardandassoc@aol.com. christchurchsavannah.org/. Christ Church Episcopal, 28 Bull Street.

MAR 16- MAR 22, 2016

The Love & Soul Experience

The ultimate St. Patrick’s Day weekend experience is here in Savannah. Join us for an evening of live music, comedy, poetry, food, and more. Featured artists will be Spoken Word Artist Tyrone Acker, Tim Shrop Comedy, Psalmist Brandon Holt, and The Love & Soul Band. Hosted by Kimberly Gunn. $25 Fri., March 18, 8-10:30 p.m. 912-2246084. mrmattgunn@yahoo.com. https://eventbrite.com/e/the-lovesoul-experience-tickets-21241021467. crosswindsgolfclub.com/. Crosswinds Golf Club, 232 James B. Blackburn Dr. The Love and Soul Experience

Kimberly Gunn Music Presents The Love 50 and Soul Experience every third Friday

Dance

Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St, offers adult ballet on Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-8745.

Adult Ballet Toning

Always wanted the body of a ballerina?

Well.. YOU CAN! Our class is designed to stretch, tone, and enhance your body to become healthier than ever. Join us and check out the calendar for dates to enroll. (this is apart of our fitness package of 10 classes for $80) $10.00 Mondays, 5 p.m. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio. com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Adult Intermediate Ballet

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

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

Argentine Tango

Wednesdays, 7 p.m. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. 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.

Awaken with Chakradance™

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

Join Atlanta’s Karma Karmelita for a weekend of dance and fun. Her “Unleash the Beast” workshop will be held at “The Studio” on Saturday, March 19th, from 12-2 and “Floorwork” will be held Sunday 3-5PM. Sunday night Karma will be performing with local dancers at The Sentient Bean from 7:30-10. The show is donation based and all proceed benefit One Love Animal Rescue. Workshops are $35.00 each/$55.00 for both in advance, or $45.00 each/$80.00 for both at the door. Payment can be made via paypal to kleokatt@gmail.com. $35 and up Sat., March 19, 12-2 p.m. and Sun., March 20, 3-10 p.m. 912-596-0889. kleokatt@gmail.com. https://facebook. com/events/1570580423257067/.

thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave.

Ballet FIT!

Love ballet? We are ready to get that body in ballet shape. This total body workout is great for low impact and high impact movements. With a series of bar, floor, and mat exercises, you will leave refreshed and stretched.

Toning, stretching, and strengthening are our goals for you. See calendar for details. $15.00, $10.00, $8.00, $5.00 Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. 412.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. 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/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.. 912335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail. com. savannahballroomdancing.com.

Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Basic Shag Lessons

Every Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Beginner’s Belly Dance Classes

Learn basic moves and choreography with local Belly Dancer, Nicole Edge.

Class is open to all ages and skill levels.

Walk-ins welcome. 15.00 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. 912-596-0889. edgebelly@gmail. com. edgebellydance.com. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St.

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

Sundays, 3 p.m. 912-547-6449. xavris21@ yahoo.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. Dance Night

Salsa Savannah sponsors this dance night. Be advised that locations often change. Visit salsasavannah.com or call 912-704-8726 for updated locations.

Fridays, 10 p.m. Latin Chicks (Waters Ave.), 5205 Waters Avenue. Salsa Savannah sponsors this dance night. Be advised that locations often change. Visit salsasavannah.com or call 912-704-8726 for updated locations. Thursdays, 10 p.m.

Gatsby’s, 408 West Broughton Street.

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. 912-3353335. savannahballroom@gmail. com. savannahballroomdancing.com.

Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

DJ Greer

DJ Greer spinning some old and new R&B. Happy hour all night long. Fridays, 8 p.m.2:30 a.m. 828 216 9005. jgoodfellas@ yahoo.com. doublesnightclub.com/.

Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St.

Free Dance Thursdays at Lake Mayer

Lake Mayer is offering free dance and fitness classes for all ages every Thursday, in the Community Center. 9:30 am and 10:30 am is the “Little Movers” class for toddlers. 12:00 pm Lunch Break Fitness. 1:30 pm Super Seniors.

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

Free Trial Shimmy Chic: Belly Dance Fitness

Shimmy and Shake with a BRAND NEW dance fitness program that we will start offering in January after the holiday break. Shimmy Chic is a low impact, high cardio workout that is designed to teach beginners and challenge the seasoned dancer. You will learn the true Beginners Belly Dancing with skill of belly dance while getting a great Cybelle workout. Our instructor, Kit Dobry, is the For those with little-to-no dance only one certified in the Savannah area background. Instructor is formally trained, to teach this great workout! *Yoga mat is required Join us for a FREE trial Thursday, has performed for over ten years. $15/ December 17th. FREE Thursdays, 7-8 person. Tues. 7pm-8pm. Private classes and walk ins available. Synergistic Bodies, p.m.. 612-470-683. salondebaile.dance@ 7724 Waters Ave. ongoing. 912-414-1091. gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio. info@cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com. com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 C.C. Express Dance Team Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm. Clogging or Home Cookin’ Cloggers Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Nassau Woods tap dance experience is necessary. Call Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748- Recreation Building, Dean Forest Road.

0731. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, No beginner classes at this time. Call Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748Windsor Forest.

Dance for Peace 0731.

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. 912-5960889. cairoonthecoast.com.

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Kids Ballroom Group Class

Get the next generation involved with all the styles of partnership dances. We teach etiquette, the history, and how to actually dance them! Get them involved today to get ready for our Monthly Ballroom Dance. $40 for 4 weeks Tuesdays, 6-6:45 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Kids Hip Hop and Jazz

Mondays, 6 p.m. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Kids Tap

Teaching two skills in one class: music and dance. Join our newest tap class for kids to enjoy learning different rhythms and foot patters for fun music. Tap shoes are required and can be purchased at our studio! Sign up today and start tomorrow. $40 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 6-6:45 p.m.

612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio. com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio. com/. Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. 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. 912-3353335. savannahballroom@gmail. com. savannahballroomdancing.com.

Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

LaBlast Dance Fitness

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 Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Latin Nite Salsa

DJ Vaina Enventos brings Latin Night to Doubles. Happy hour all night long.

NONE Thursdays, 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

828 216 9005. jgoodfellas@yahoo. com. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St.

Line Dance Party with Free Lesson

Join us for our Monthly Line Dance Night! Theresa Reed will be giving a FREE lesson before your night of fun and line dancing! Ben’s Neighborhood Grill will be partnering up with us for appetizers and spirits! 8pm-10pm Admission:

$10.00 per person $10 third Friday of every month, 8-10 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/ Events.html. salondebailedancestudio. com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Line Dancing

Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pm-10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar. Come early and learn a new dance from 7:30pm-8:30pm. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Mahogany Shades of Beauty

Dance classes - hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step.

Modeling and acting classes. All ages/ levels welcome. Call Mahogany for info. ongoing. 912-272-8329.

Modern Dance Class

Beginner and intermediate classes.

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

Mom and ME DANCE Classes

Does your baby love to dance? Sign up for our MOM and Me Dance class and explore movement to fun music and learn the basic skills of dance to develop better motor skills for your child. 18 months to 2 years old. $40.00 for 4 weeks Saturdays, 9-9:30 a.m.

612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio. com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio. com/. Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Salsa Lessons

Learn to dance salsa and bachata, and try it free before you buy it. Call 912-7048726 to reserve your space and visit salsasavannah.com for more information. ongoing. Salsa Savannah Latin Dance Studio, 408 Bull Street.

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. Salsa! Salsa! Salsa!

0 Thursdays, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. 828 216 9005. jgoodfellas@yahoo.com. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. 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. Shimmy Chic Dance Fitness

Shimmy and Shake with a brand new dance fitness program that will have you burning calories while learning the true skill of belly dance. Shimmy Chic

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is a low impact, high cardio workout that is designed to teach beginners and challenge the seasoned dancer. Yoga mats will be required. See calendars for details. $15.00, $10.00, $8.00, $5.00 Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. 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. 912312-3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

West Coast Swing Group Class

Love to swing dance? This class is for you. Join us for 4 weeks of triple steps, rock steps, and whips! Need to practice?

We got that covered too. Get ready and join this class to come to our Monthly Swing/Blues Night! $40.00 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr.

Events

Awaken with Chakradance™ Thursdays

Join us for a free-flowing, meditative dance and experience the healing power of Chakradance™. With eclectic music selected to resonate with each specific chakra, along with guided imagery, Chakradance™ will take you on a spiritual journey, free the energy in your body and open you to a deeper experience of life.

No dance experience or prior knowledge of the chakras is necessary. Limited to 12 participants – email to reserve a spot today! $20 Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m.

912-663-1306. Chakradancer@comcast. net. anahatahealingarts.com/healingaha/. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B.

MAR 16- MAR 22, 2016

Bicycle Tour of Cockspur Island

Bring your bike, helmet, and a sense of adventure on a guided bicycle ride to celebrate Fort Pulaski’s centennial celebration. See some of the historical features on the island outside of the fort and learn about the history of the island and management issues that affect the preservation. The ride is about six miles and lasts two and a half hours. No additional charge; $7 entrance fee Sun., March 20, 1:30 p.m. 912-786-5787. nps. org/fopu. Fort Pulaski, US Highway 80 E. Bonaventure Cemetery: Dinner & A Cemetery St Pat’s

Exclusive after hours cemetery tour meets a Q&A dinner like no other complete with secret society ritual objects, funerary antiques, voodoo and 52 root ritual display along with great food,

beer and wine through the Roastery Cafe. $50 Sat., March 19, 5-9 p.m. 912-3195600. shannon@shannonscott.com. zerve.com/shannonscott/BonaEats. savannahga.gov/cityweb/cemeteriesweb. nsf/cemeteries/bonaventure.html.

Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. PICKCommon Grounds Common Grounds is a collaboration of the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Wesley Fellowship. We meet on Wednesday nights for open theological discussion on hot button issues. All are welcome regardless of faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey.

We are open and affirming of the LGBT community. Order for Compline by candlelight is offered on Sunday nights at 8PM. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. facebook.com/ commongroundssavannah. The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. Drinks After Work

This group is for people that enjoy getting out mid-week, being social after work, and want to discover new places in the downtown Savannah area. Come have a cocktail, make new friends, and get over the hump.

The group will meet on Wednesdays at various establishments throughout Downtown Savannah and nearby area. http://www.meetup.com/Drinks-afterwork/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/960991837322187/ Wednesdays, 7 p.m. drinksafterworksavannah@gmail. com. meetup.com/Drinks-after-work/ events/227656080/. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. Guided Tours of the Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre on a 20-30 minute tour.

Restoration, architecture, history of the theatre and of early cinema. $4.

Group rates for ten or more. School trips available. Tours are Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and must be scheduled.

To schedule a tour, contact Megan Chandler at 912-525-5029 or mchandle@ lucastheatre.com. ongoing. 912-5255023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Irish Road Bowling

Take a stab at Irish road bowling with the Ancient Order of the Hibernian’s event. Pre-register at O’Connell’s Irish Pub or online at aohsavannah.com. $15 advance, $20 day of Sat., March 19, 10 a.m. International Racetrack, Hutchinson Island.

PICKJasper Green Ceremony Members of the Irish community honor our military. Free and open to the public Wed., March 16, 5 p.m. savannahsaintpatricksday.com. savannahga.gov/cityweb/p&tweb.nsf/02 e67f6f5dc1d3e585256c2f0071940a/b3c 6db5e9ee4c77f852571f7002c8d61?Ope nDocument. Madison Square, West Harris Street.

The original Midnight Tour

One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the

most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866666-3323. 6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street.

PBJ Pantry

A free food pantry held every Thursday, 10-11am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 ongoing. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Savannah Storytellers

Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 912-349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. Shire of Forth Castle Fighter Practice

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

Southbound Brewery Saturday Tours and Tastes

Savannah’s first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday - Fridays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 2-4. Hang out, have a few cold ones, and learn a little more about Savannah’s first craft brewery. Free Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. 912-335-7716. info@southboundbrewingco.com. southboundbrewingco.com. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. PICKSt. Patrick’s Day Parade The world-famous parade starts at Gwinnett and Abercorn and goes to Broughton. Free Thu., March 17, 10:15 a.m. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

St. Pius X High School Alumni Association Meeting

On Thursday nights come out to the coolest spot in Pooler for Under The Rainbow. Every week we will host a different event that will cater to those that play over, around and under the rainbow.

Thursdays, 8-11 p.m. 912-988-1052.

Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. PICKUnity in the Community Unity in the Community is a nonprofit organization that promotes and hosts free, family-friendly culturally diverse events to give back to the community.

The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits.

Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every month. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St. Victory Gardens Plant Sale

Get your gardens started right this spring! Come out to the Victory Gardens Greenhouse for: vegetable and herb seedlings, fruit trees, heirloom seeds, seed potatoes, organic fertilizer, and pre-order Easter chicks! We’ll be brewing coffee and answering questions every Saturday Morning.

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. 912-509-0709. reid@savannahvictorygardens.com. savannahvictorygardens.com. Victory Gardens, 2500 Tennessee Ave. Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market would love to have you come visit on a Saturday morning. There’s tons to buy and see. free Sat., March 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. wifarmersmarket@aol. com. wifarmersmarket.org/spring-2016session.html. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.

Festivals

River Street St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 2016

It’s the wearing, drinking, eating, and celebrating of the green on Historic River Street! Join us for our largest event of the year! Enjoy live entertainment each festival day, non-stop fun and more! Don’t forget your ID and make sure to grab your wristband to enjoy your adult drink Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s Learn about tea traditions and experience to-go while walking around the biggest party of the year! Wristbands are $5 per an early 19th century tea in the historic day and can be purchased at multiple atmosphere of the Davenport House locations downtown. Free and Open to Museum. Patrons will tour areas of the the Public Thu., March 17, 10 a.m.-10 historic home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon p.m., Fri., March 18, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sat., March 19, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 912tea with costumed interpreters. The 234-0295. info@riverstreetsavannah. performance requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs. 60 to 75 com. riverstreetsavannah.com/ minutes. $18 plus tax Thursdays, Fridays, event/river-street-st-patricks-daycelebration/?instance_id=1315. Rousakis 5 p.m.. davenporthousemuseum.org.

Plaza, River St. Davenport House, 324 East State St. PICKTongue: Open Mouth and Music All former students of St. Pius X High School are invited to attend this meeting. third Saturday of every month, 1 p.m.

Savannah Classical Academy, 402 Market Street.

Show hosted by Melanie Goldey

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

Fitness

$8 Community Yoga Classes

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classes are heated to 90 degrees. Bring a yoga mat, towel and some water. $8 Mondays-Fridays, Sundays. (912) 3492756. info@savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com. $8 Community Meditation Classes

Join us for breath work, guided meditation, and yoga nidra, a deep relaxation technique to relieve stress, quiet the mind, and find the calm within.

All proceeds support local organizations. $8 Sundays, 6-7 p.m. 912-349-2756.

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.

Ballet Body Toning

Ballet Body Toning is a ballet inspired workout designed to improve balance, flexibility, and use body resistance to strengthen core, legs & booty. This workout is low impact and scorches major calories and teaches you basic ballet! Call to make a reservation before class. This is a semi-private class so space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 732.232.3349.

FitnessFoodWine@gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B

Lacy Ave.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group

Located in Mercer Auditorium of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those who have had or are considering bariatric surgery.

Call or see website for info. third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 912-350-3438. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Barre Classes

Looking for a fun way to tone and burn calories? Savannah Yoga Barre offers daily barre classes to help you reach your fitness goals. Diverse classes ensure there’s something for everyone. All levels are encouraged to attend. Start where you are and go from there. Classes start as early as 6 a.m. and as late as 6:45 p.m. $15 drop-in or use class pass ongoing.

912-200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre. com. savannahyogabarre.com.

Beach Body Workouts with Laura

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

Beastmode Fitness Group Training

Train with this elite team. A total body program that trims, tones and gets results. Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com.

YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St.

Beginning Pole Fitness

Pole fitness is a fun and flirty way to get in shape! Taught by Pole Dance America National Professional Champion Sabrina Madsen, you’ll learn the basics of pole dance in a safe and welcoming environment. Gain strength, balance and confidence. Beginner Classes are open to all shapes and sizes and are for ladies only (men welcome at our Intermediate Class). $25 for drop-in or $100 for a package of 5 classes Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m.

801.673.6737. info@firstcityfitness.com. firstcityfitness.com/pole-fitnessparties. html. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. Blue Water Yoga

Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm.

Fri., 9:30am-10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol.com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. Core Pilates

This fun and challenging Pilates class will tone your entire body while focusing on building core strength. Betsy HunterHughes is at your service every MonWed-Fri 9:45 at Savannah Yoga Barre. $15 drop-in or class pass Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:45-10:45 a.m.

912-200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre. com. savannahyogabarre.com.

Dance DynaMix

Dance DynaMix is a choreographed

dance fitness class inspired by funky hip hop and sleek jazz moves! No dance experience required. Call 732.232.3349 to reserve your spot ahead of time, as class space is limited. Stay after class for a 30 minute stretch to wind down for the weekend with! $10.00 Wednesdays, Fridays, 10-11 a.m. 732.232.3349.

FitnessFoodWine@gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. Fitness Classes at the JEA

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

For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments.

Free to attend. Open to anyone in need of support for the caregiving they provide. ongoing. savannahcommons.com.

Free Yoga for Cancer Patients

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for WellBeing offers Free Yoga for Cancer Patients every Monday from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Candler’s Heart & Lung Building, Suite 100. The very gentle movements and breath work in this class will give you much needed energy, it will make continues on p. 54

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your body feel better, and it will give you a mental release. This class is free to cancer patients. Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. 912-819-8800. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St.

Join Ann Carroll for a complimentary 60-minute practice to restore and relax.

Free Sun., March 20, 11 a.m. Lululemon, 309 W. Broughton.

Pregnancy Yoga

Ongoing series of 6-week classes.

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

Functional Training Class

Celebrate fall with a Saturday morning workout class. All levels welcome. A smooth mix of cardio and strengthening exercises. Call Kara 912-667-0487 if interested. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

GEM Exercise Program

Pregnancy Yoga Classes

Get Excited and Move (GEM) is a comprehensive program designed for patients with Parkinson’s and combines stretching and body conditioning with the skills of boxing (no contact). In addition, unlike any other known program in the US, it encourages the partners and caregivers of PWP’s not just to drop them off or sit and watch, but to actively participate in the activities. This innovation adds the benefit of providing an outlet and exercise for the caregiver/partner and allowing them to participate actively in helping to conquer the effects of this devastating disease. $10 a month Tuesdays.. 912376-9833. psgsav@gmail.com. AndersonCohen Weightlifting Center, 7230 Varnedoe Drive.

Pregnancy is a transitional time when many physical and emotional changes take place. Pregnancy Yoga is about honoring these changes in ourselves, our body and our baby. Yoga strengthens the rapidly changing body and increases the ability to relax, and helps to prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood. Pregnancy Yoga classes are offered as a 6 week session on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7:15 pm. The class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and no prior yoga experience is necessary. $120 - six week session Thursdays.

912-704-7650. ann@douladeliveries. com. douladeliveries.com. savannahyoga. com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St.

Dude’s Day at Savannah Climbing Coop

Qigong

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

Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m. 912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com. Savannah Climbing CoOp, 302 W Victory Dr.

Simple meditation in motion. Done standing. Tuesday evening @ St. Thomas Episcopal, Isle of Hope. 5.45pm.

Balance, Breath, Calm. Taught by Tricia Richardson. 658-5592. Tuesdays. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St. Thomas Ave.

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.

912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/ SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Qigong Classes

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

Sat., March 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m at Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com

Kilt and Kolor Run

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society benefits from this race, which includes a clean 5k, a 1/4 mile kids’ fun run with color, and the color-filled 5k. All participants receive two color powder bags, a T-shirt, medal and photo. Sat., March 19, 8 a.m. savannahraces.com.. savcps.com. Savannah Christian Prep, 1599 Chatham Pky. Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

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

is an exercise program to encourage healthy lifestyle changes. On Mondays and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John S. Delaware Center. On Tuesdays, the classes are held at the center, at 1910 Abercorn Street. Classes include Zumba (Tuesdays) and Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises (Mondays/ Wednesdays). Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-447-6605. Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St.

Join us every Thursday at 5:30pm for Spin. Space is limited, please call 912-349-4902 to reserve your spot and to inquire about our other classes. 10 classes for $50 Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

912-349-4902. kristi@nonstopfitnesssav. com. nonstopfitnesssav.com. NonStop Fitness, 8511 Ferguson Ave. Pilates 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/.

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 MondaysFridays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 912-675-0952. rocknbodyfitnessbootcamp@gmail.com. rocknbodyfitnessbootcamp.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

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Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol DalyWilder, certified instructor. Call or see Mommy and Baby Yoga website for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018.

Mondays. Call for times and fees or savannahpilates.com. pilatessavannah.

Living Smart Fitness Club see website. ongoing. 912-232-2994. com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Ladies Day at Savannah Climbing savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. Rerguson Ave. Coop Health Information and Resource Center Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Post Pat’s Detox Practice 54 offer the Living Smart Fitness Club, which Nonstop Fitness Spin Class Party a little too hard on St. Patrick’s Day? Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah

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Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Wednesday women climb for half price, $5. See website for info. ongoing. 912-495-8010. 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

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. Enroll now and get the first class free. $10.00 or $80 for 10 classes Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio. com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Somatic Movement Improvisation

This class is for everyone who moves!

Improve your dynamic alignment, breath, grounding, and the ability to access fluid movement. You will improve in all your movement activities, while awakening more fully within your own life as an embodied experience. Led by international teacher Janet Kaylo. Wear light, loose fitting clothes suitable for dance or yoga. No experience necessary. $15 drop-in Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-

200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com.

com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St.

Run some of the parade route before the festivities start. Free Thu., March 17, 6:30 a.m. fleetfeetsavannah.com/mornin. fleetfeetsavannah.com. Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave.

Isn’t lifting weights and running on the treadmill boring? Come join Sheena’s Zumba Fitness class and have fun while burning calories! The class regularly has 75+ participants that know that Sheena is the best Zumba instructor in Savannah! So show up early and see you soon! Free with YMCA membership Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 912-354-6223. https://facebook. com/ZumbaFitnesswithSheena/. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St.

Top O’ the Mornin’ Run

Turbo Kick Cardio Workout

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

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Free for cancer patients and survivors.

The classes help with flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation.

Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Yoga Teacher Training Program

Interested in teaching yoga or simply deepening your practice? Join us for our annual 200-hour yoga teacher training program. The journey begins on October 9 and takes place over the course of 9 weekends in an 8-month period. You’ll work in a timeframe that allows you to fully digest and incorporate new knowledge and skills into your yoga practice as well as your everyday life.

While our 8-month program prepares you for teaching yoga to others, it’s not necessary to want to teach yoga to benefit from this training. Whether you choose to teach yoga or not, our 200-Hour training will help you develop your unique style and cultivate your inner voice.

Through May 15. ytt@savannahyoga. com. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.

Zumba Fitness

Zumba Fitness (R) with April

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

Food Events

Bethesda Farm and Gardens Stand

Each week, this popular organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, herbs, free range eggs, a variety of plants, goat milk soap, firewood and more. In addition, 100 percent grass fed ground beef in various quantities are available at the farm stand, which is raised and distributed by Bethesda Academy’s Cattle & Beef Operation.

Specialty cuts are also available. merrin.slocombe@bethesdaacademy. org. bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. Fire & Wine

Join us for half-priced bottles of wine, courtyard fire-pits, free marshmallows for roasting, and s’mores kits every Saturday night from 7-11pm! FREE 912-401-0543. info@foxyloxycafe.com. foxyloxycafe. com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey,

meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

Honey Tasting and Body Care Samples + Store Tour

Daily honey tastings and body care demonstrations. Come see honeybees in the observation hive or call 912.629.0908 to schedule a tour of the Bee Garden.

Garden tour available March through October. $3 per person. Must call ahead.

Free Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. 912234-0688. jessie@savannahbee.com.

Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Prepare Sunday Suppers at Union Mission

Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people.

Groups must sign up in advance and bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing.

912-236-7423.

Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market

The City of Richmond Hill will reopen its Farmer’s Market on March 15th. There will be free balloons for children, shopping bags for market customers, and activities such as corn hole, a bouncy house and the fire department will bring their water cannon. Handicap parking will be available. Each Tuesday from mid-March until November, the market will offer the best in local produce and crafts. The City has extended shopping hours from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. 2-7 p.m.. 912-756-3345. jlee@ richmondhill-ga.gov. https://facebook. com/RichmondHillFarmersMarket. J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

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and natural body products. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com. Stephen Johnson, 206 Miller Ave.

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. Free Hearing and Speech Screening

Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am.

Speech: First Thursdays. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing. org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/.

Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. Free Hearing Screenings

The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Children ages three years old to adults of all ages are screened on a first-come, first-serve basis by a trained audiology assistant. If necessary, a full audiological evaluation will be recommended. Free and open to the public Thursdays, 9-11 a.m.

912-355-4601. speechandhearingsav. org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/.

Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St.

Free HIV Testing at Chatham County Health Dept.

Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing.

912-644-5217. 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

your body. FREE Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m.

703-989-6995. oggisavannah@gmail. com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B.

Savannah Children’s Museum School Year Hours

SCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be La Leche League of Savannah Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday A breast feeding support group for new/ 10am-4pm. Open on holiday Mondays expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering that SCC Public Schools are not in first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website session including Labor Day. For more for location and other info. ongoing. 912- details go to savannahchildrensmuseum.

897-9544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga. org ongoing. Savannah Children’s html.

Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

Living Smart Fitness Club

An exercise program encouraging healthy lifestyle changes. Mon. & Wed. 6pm-7:15pm 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. 912-4476605.

Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services. Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-264-7154.

Prepared Childbirth Class

This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-350-2676. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

The Savannah 7-Day Diabetes Repair

If you are ready to take control of your life and health, call today, enroll in this fun but intensive seven week program to heal your body of diabetes. You will learn how changing can heal. You can reverse diabetes by following a new protocol, even if you have been diabetic for years. Includes over a year of follow-up support. $450 Thursdays, Saturdays.

912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga. org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St.

Kid’s Happenings Caring Bunny

The Caring Bunny will greet families at the lower level of Center Court in the Savannah Mall. With an atmosphere free from bright, flashing lights, or highenergy music, all children with different abilities are invited to meet Caring Bunny at this free event. Free and open to the public Sat., March 19, 8:30-10:30 a.m. savannahmall.com/. Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street.

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.

Healthy Kids Club 912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com.

The Healthy Kids Club’s mission is to Know Your Water educate and inspire children to take What everyone ought to know about our part in their local farmers market while drinking water (bottled, tap, distilled, enjoying nutritious foods and empowering reverse osmosis, filtered, alkaline and their families to make healthy choices spring.) Are you paying thousands of at home. Saturdays, 9:15-9:45 a.m. money for water that is making you wifarmersmarket@aol.com. Wilmington 56 sick? Find out what water is best for

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Island Farmers Market, 111 Walthour Rd.

Toddler Time

Bring your 2-4 year old to enjoy stories, games and learning designed just for them. Each week there will be a different nature-based theme. $5 parking Thursdays, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/ skidawayisland. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

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

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. 912-236CITY. firstcitynetwork.org.

Gay AA Meeting

Office, 1020 Abercorn Street.

What Makes a Family

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

Nature and Environment All About Bobcats

Learn all about this incredibly elusive animal. We very rarely see them on the park but we know they are here. Wed., March 16, 2 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Coffee with a Ranger

Start your morning right by getting coffee and having a discussion with a park ranger. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. gastateparks. org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

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.

Gardening Session

Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home.

Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month.

Free and open to the public third Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Island History

Learn the history, formation and inhabitants of the Georgia barrier islands.

Sat., March 19, 11 a.m. gastateparks.org/ info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

True Colors Group of Alcoholics Lost Prevention and Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA Preparedness meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, A park naturalist will talk about how meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, to prevent getting lost and show you at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective simple items to bring along on a hike that could be a life saver. Fri., March 18, 11/2012. ongoing.

2 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/.

Georgia Equality Savannah Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay Cswy. rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-5476263. ongoing.

Savannah Pride, Inc.

Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBTQI community in the South.

Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. PO Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414. 501c non-profit. ongoing. info@savannahpride. com. savannahpride.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.

912-288-1034. info@standoutyouth. org. standoutyouth.org. Vineyard Church

Meet the Reptiles

Come out and meet our resident reptiles!

Learn the differences between snakes and legless lizards, turtles and terrapins, and what makes a reptile a reptile. Sat., March 19, 3 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Morning Bird Watch

Learn the basics about local bird varieties as we gaze upon our feeding stations.

Wed., March 16, 10 a.m. gastateparks. org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

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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 for credit. Drop off at EOA, 681 W. Anderson St. See website, email or call for info. ongoing. 912-238-2960 x126. dwproperty@aol.com. fundingfactory. com.

Reptile Dinner Time

Watch as the ranger feeds the reptiles, leaping lizards, chomping turtles and snakes licking their chops. Sun., March 20, 3 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Sandpiper Trail Hike

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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Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-2343336. caninepalacesavannah.com.

Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St.

Meander through the marsh on a one mile guided hike with one of our knowledgeable park rangers. Fri., March Religious & Spiritual 18, 11 a.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Band of Sisters Prayer Group All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, Diamond Cswy.

7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, Walk on the Wild Side 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater Seaver or see website for info. “The king’s wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live heart is like channels of water in the native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am- hands of the Lord.” (Prov. 21:1) ongoing.

912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com.

4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, capitolcom.org/georgia.

New Years. Call or see website for info.

Buddhist Meditation ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.

All ages, lineages, and newcomers org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island welcome. Our schedule is: Tuesdays Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. 6-7:30 PM- for 30 minutes mediation Wilderness Southeast followed by study group, $10.

A variety of programs each month Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM- one hour of including guided trips with naturalists. gentle yoga followed by 30 minutes of Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, guided meditation, $15. Sundays 9-10:30 AM- Mediation, dharma talk and tea, $10. and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236- Reiki healing is offered by appointment.

Text Rev. Cindy Beach at (912) 429-7265 8115. wilderness-southeast.org. for more info or visit savannahzencenter. com or find us on Facebook. Located Pets & Animals atLocated at 640 E 40th St and Reynolds.

Beginning Dog Obedience Training $10-$15 ongoing. The Savannah Zen Learn to train your dog using positive Center, 640 E. 40th St. reinforcement techniques. You will learn Catholic Singles various commands as well as house A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 training tips, and chewing and behavior meet frequently for fun, fellowship and problems will be discussed. Dogs must service. Send email or check website be at least 14 weeks old to participate, to receive announcements of activities must have vaccination records and and to suggest activities for the group. current rabies documentation, and must ongoing. familylife@diosav.org. diosav. have leash and collar with a buckle. org/familylife-singles.

Arrive early the first day for check-in and Gratitude Circle in the Squares paperwork. $159 Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.. 912Join Joanne Morton and others on 478-5555. Georgia Southern University, Wednesdays for a weekly gathering of Statesboro. positive energy. All are welcome. Free Low Cost Pet Clinic hugs. View calendar for the square of TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, the week. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for 917-676-4280. magicpassionlove. students, military and seniors the com/savannah-gratitude/. Downtown second and fourth Wednesdays of each Savannah, downtown. month. 5pm-6pm. Vaccinations: $12, Guided Silent Prayer ($2 is donated to Savannah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. ongoing. Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive tailsspin.com. tailsspin.com. TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Habersham Village.

Montgomery St. See website for info.

Operation New Hope ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org.

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10 Drive away 15 Unhurriedly 16 Gymnastically gifted 17 Chemistry kit vessels 18 1999 Kevin Smith comedy 19 Old Peruvian currency 20 Like some early 20thcentury abstract art 22 “Never have I ever been ___ 10 in my whole life” (Rihanna lyric) 24 Alamogordo’s county 25 “The Evil Dead” protagonist 26 Dressed to the ___ 27 Legendary lawman Earp 28 Suffix with meteor 29 French city famous for its lace 31 Outback leaper 32 Cookie jar piece 33 “Spectre” director Mendes 34 “Letters from ___ Jima” (2006 film) 36 Broadcaster based in Toronto 39 Fido’s foot 41 Ford line of trucks 45 The Land of ___ (setting of Finn and Jake’s

Cartoon Network show) 46 Diciembre follower 48 NRA piece?

49 Elvis’s record label 50 Type of restaurant featured in Hulu’s “11.22.63” 51 Historic river of Paris 52 “Things done,” in legal terms 54 “The Killing Fields” Oscar winner Haing S. ___ 55 Prefix before modern or marathon 56 “___ Time” (Finn and Jake’s Cartoon Network show) 59 Braid of hair 60 They display information in wedges 61 Cultivated land 62 Those who signed up

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1 “From Russia With Love” Bond girl Romanova 2 Knife, e.g.

3 Author of the “Goosebumps” books 4 Social media users, e.g.

5 In good physical shape 6 Home of the Beavers, for short 7 Massage table activity 8 Peace talks objective 9 Long-running CBS sitcom of the 2000s

10 Structures that help transmission 11 Psyche parts 12 Braid on one side 13 Peruvian volcano 14 Removed by percolating 21 Belgian beer brand Stella ___ 23 Get out of a perilous situation 30 Muscat natives 35 Avenue next to Reading Railroad, in Monopoly 36 Crooked 37 Blind singer Andrea 38 Shorefront 40 Lost one’s mind with excitement 41 A long time to wait, it seems 42 “Yeah, that seems about right” 43 1983 movie about Guatemalan immigrants 44 Cassandra, for instance 47 Enter, as data 53 Sandpaper coarseness measure 57 Author Umberto who died in 2016 58 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy org.

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Service Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-220- Thursdays. 912-826-0206. maritimebethelatsavannah.org. The 2976. The Fellowship Assembly of God Fellowship Assembly of God Church, Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

5224 Augusta Road.

A New Church in the City, For the

City

Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Courses are now being offered at the new Savannah Extension of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Full course loads for both Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees will be offered.

Apply now at www.nobts.edu to start classes this winter. ongoing. 912-2321033. revwasson@gmail.com. Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street.

Read the Bible in One Year

A Bible book club for those wanting to read the Bible in one year. Open to all.

Book club format, not a traditional Bible study. All welcome, regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, religion. Thurs.

6:00pm-7:00pm. Call for info. ongoing.

912-233-5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th Street.

Savannah Friends Meeting (Quakers)

Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, third floor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Call or email for info.

All are welcome. ongoing. 636-2331772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. Savannah Reiki Share

During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters.

Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah. Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. and third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

Service of Compline

Enter the stillness of another age.

Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing. Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull.

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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.

Taize Service

The special worship gatherings start on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, and will be about 40 minutes long. Attendees will focus on silence, breathing, healing, prayer and reflection. The services will also feature soulful, musical chants and soothing visuals. Wednesdays.. 912233-4351. asburymemorial.org. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. 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, 8:30pm-10:30pm. 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.

Yeshua Celebration

Music, drama, food, and fun. Biblical and native costumes are welcomed. Sun., March 20, 3 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

Wed., March 16, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and Sports & Games cleats (highly recommended). ongoing.

Adult and Junior Tennis Clinics savannahultimateproject@gmail.com.

On Thursdays. Intended for a class size of 4-8 students. Buy four classes, get the savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/ pick-up/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East fifth class free. $15 per class ongoing.

Park Ave. 912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/index.php. USMNT (Soccer) American Outlaws Chapter The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort USMNT is a national soccer team that Dr. represents the U.S. in international Adult Coed Flag Football League soccer competitions. American Outlaws 8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult Savannah chapter of USMNT meets sports, meet new people. Sponsored by regularly. Call for details. ongoing. 912Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around 398-4014. savannahflipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Grill, 117 Whitaker St. Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games.

Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-220-3474.

Support Groups savadultrec.com.

Bears Elite Football

Learn the fundamentals of football. Ages 4-12. Sign up now. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-272-6684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. Derby Devils Roller Derby Classes

Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby. com.

Grief 101 Support Group

Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge. Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442.

Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

Saturday Group Run or Walk

Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Sav. Strider Weekly Group Run or Walk Downtown

Join us for a run or walk downtown or over the bridge if you’re feeling froggy.

The best part is afterwards when we get coffee or whatever else your heart desires from Savannah Coffee Roasters.

Free Sundays, 7-8 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

Savannah Bike Polo

Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/ savannahbikepolo.

Sports Coach

Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Etc. for novices St. Patrick’s Day Mass Special Screenings or professionals. Fine tune your Honor Saint Patrick before the festivities Film: Mystery St. Patrick’s Day mental game with guided imagery and start. Free and open to the public Thu., Screening visualization. 25 years experience. For March 17, 8 a.m. savannahcathedral.org/. This mystery Irish-made film features an more info call 912-247-4903. ongoing.

Cathedral of St John the Baptist, 222.

Oscar-nominated director before he came Online only, none.

East Harris St. to international fame. The exact title will Ultimate Frisbee 58 Sundays on Thursdays Worship remain a mystery until showtime. $8 Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and

1 More 2 Save Mental Health Support

This is a group for consumers of all Mental Illnesses. It’s a place to come learn, relax and speak on a weekly basis about symptoms, emotions and overall health. Every Tuesday at 7pm. Venues subject to change. Free Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912 344 8019. lidnsaywittaa@gmail. com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. Al-Anon Family Group meeting Isle of Hope For Today

Find comfort and understanding for families and friends of alcoholics. AFG is an anonymous fellowship seeking to find serenity for those impacted by the effects of alcoholism. Free Mondays, 7-8 p.m. savannahalanon.com. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St. Thomas Ave. Alcoholics Anonymous

For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join. Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongoing. 912-356-3688. savannahaa. 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. 912236-0363 x143.

Amputee Support Group

Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912355-7778.

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.

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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 for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Cancer Support Group

For anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Children’s Grief Support Group

Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. Support, coping tools, utilizing play and activity to learn to live with loss. Free of charge. A service of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for dates. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center 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.

912-572-6108. 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, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Email for info. ongoing. edasavannah@yahoo.com. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St.

with contact info. ongoing. 912-748-4730.

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: 912-4126675 or 912-414-3827. ongoing.

Legacy Group: For individuals with advanced and recurrent cancer.

Georgia Scleroderma Support Group

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. Heartbeats for Life

Free support and education group for those who have suffered from or want to prevent or reverse heart disease and/or diabetes. One Tuesday/month, 6pm. Free and open to the public. Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga. org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Hand in Hand is a support group for children that have a family member or loved one affected by cancer. third Wednesday of every month. 912-8195704. Hand in Hand is a support group for children that have a family member or loved one affected by cancer. For more information, call 912-819-5704. third Wednesday of every month, 2 p.m.

912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Klinefelter Syndrome/47-XXY

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Twelve step program offers freedom from gambling. Meets weekly. Leave message

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Group addresses the concerns of advanced and recurrent cancer survivors from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of healing. To register for a specific session and to learn about the group, please call Jennifer CurrinMcCulloch at 912-350-7845. ongoing.

912-350-7845. Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ. Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave. Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call or see website for info. Located in the Summit Cancer Care office at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute.

Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Narcotics Anonymous

Call for the Savannah Lowcountry Area NA meeting schedule. ongoing. 912-238-

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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.

Gambling Problem 12 Step Program

302 West Victory Drive

Howard Hand in Hand Children’s Support Group

Essential Tremor 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.

For parents of children with this diagnosis, and for men with this diagnosis. Started by the mother of a boy with 47-XXY. Email to meet for mutual support. ongoing. amkw21@gmail.com.

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amkw210@gmail.com.

Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Savannah meetings Mon 6:30pm, Wed 5:30pm, Fri 6:30 p.m.

See website for locations and info, or call 912-358-7150. ongoing. oa.org/meetings.

Backus Children’s Hospital sponsors this group for parents with a seriously ill child receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment. Case manager facilitates the meetings. Meets weekly. Call for info ongoing. 912-350-5616. memorialhealth. com/backus. memorialhealth.com/ backus. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Ave.

Prostate Cancer Support Group: Man to Man

First Thursdays, 5pm-6:30pm, Marsh Auditorium at Candler. Call for info.

Pryme Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Overeaters Anonymous

Parents of Children with IEP’s (Individualized Education Plans)

For parents of children attending Chatham-Savannah Public School System who have IEP plans, to offer mutual support through the challenges of the IEP process. Email for info. ongoing.

Parents of Ill Children

Parkinson’s Support Group

This group is for prostate cancer patients and their caregivers. Meets in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute.

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

Free Will Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Artist Steven Spasuk works exclusively with an unusual medium: soot from candles and torches. He spreads the stuff across a blank canvas, then uses various instruments to sculpt the accidental blobs into definitive forms. I’ve seen the results, and they’re both well-done and intriguing. What would be the metaphorical equivalent, in your world, of using soot to make beautiful and interesting things? I think you’re primed to turn waste into building blocks, rot into splendor, and lead into gold. (See Spazuk’s work at spazuk.com.)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Carl Sagan said that science thrives on “two seemingly contradictory attitudes: an openness to new ideas, no matter how bizarre or counterintuitive, and the most ruthless skeptical scrutiny of all ideas, old and new.”

Whether or not you are a scientist, Taurus, I recommend that you practice this approach in the coming weeks. It’s the tool that’s most likely to keep you centered and free of both rigidity and illusion. As Sagan concluded, this is “how deep truths are winnowed from deep nonsense.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

“Excess on occasion is exhilarating,” said British author W. Somerset Maugham. “It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.” Now would be an excellent time to take that advice to heart, Gemini. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you not only have a license to engage in rowdy fun and extravagant pleasures; it’s your sacred duty. So get out there and treat yourself to an orgy of naughty adventures -- or at least a celebration of meaningful thrills. You can return to the rigors of discipline and order once you have harvested the healthy benefits that will come from escaping them.

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At one point in Friedrich Nietzsche’s book *Thus Spoke Zarathustra,* the hero is having a conversation with himself. “You have wanted to pet every monster,” he says.

“A whiff of warm breath, a little soft tuft on the paw -- and at once you were ready to love and to lure it.” If I were you, Cancerian, I would regard that type of behavior as forbidden in the coming weeks. In fact, I will ask you not to pet any monsters at all -- not even the cute ones; not even the beasties and rascals and imps that have slight resemblances to monsters. It’s time for maximum discernment and caution. (P.S.: One of the monsters may ultimately become a non-monstrous ally if you are wary toward it now.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

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love. The job of everyone else in our life is to push our buttons.” One commenter took issue with this. “’Pushing buttons’ is a metaphor that’s long past its expiration date,” she wrote. “Can’t you come up with something fresher?”

So I did. Here are a few potential substitutes for “push our buttons”: “tweak our manias” . . . “prank our obsessions” . . . “glitter-bomb our biases” . . . “squeeze our phobias” . . . “badger our compulsions” . . . “seduce our repressions” . . . “prick our dogmas.” Whichever expression you prefer, Leo, find a graceful way to embrace your fate: Your current job is unconditional love. The job of everyone else in your life is to tweak your manias and prick your dogmas.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

In the coming weeks, you will have maximum power to revise and reinvigorate your approach to cultivating intimate relationships. To aid your quest, I offer this paraphrased advice from Andrew Boyd: Almost every one of us seeks a special partner who is just right. But there is no right person, just different flavors of wrong. Why? Because you yourself are “wrong” in some ways -- you have demons and flaws and problems. In fact, these “wrongs” are essential components of who you are. When you ripen into this understanding, you’re ready to find and be with your special counterpart. He or she has the precise set of problems you need -- is the person who is wrong for you in just the right ways. (See Boyd’s original quote: tinyurl. com/boydquote.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In her book *The Winter Vault,* Anne Michaels says, “We become ourselves when things are given to us or when things are taken away.” If she’s right, does it mean we should be grateful for those times when things are taken away? Should we regard moments of loss as therapeutic prods that compel us to understand ourselves better and to create ourselves with a fiercer determination? Meditate on these possibilities, Libra. In the meantime, I’m pleased to announce that the things-getting-taken-away period of your cycle is winding down. Soon you’ll begin a new phase, when you can become a deeper, stronger version of yourself because of the things that are given to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Meets the second Tuesday of each month at St. Joseph’s Hospital,11705 Mercy Blvd., Meeting Room 1(on the 2nd Floor above ER entrance) at 6 p.m.

An opportunity for people with MS and their families and friends to share information, develop coping strategies, receive support and become involved in community activities. ongoing. 912-8192224. sjchs.org/. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd.

“I’ll make love when the lust subsides,” sings Denitia, one-half of the electro-pop band Denitia and Sene. That would be a good motto for you to play around with in the coming days, Scorpio -- in both literal and metaphorical ways. I’ll enjoy seeing how your emotional intelligence ripens as the white-hot passion of recent weeks evolves into a more manageable warmth. As fun as the intensity has been, it has blinded you to some of the possibilities for collaborative growth that have been emerging. You may

now be ready to explore and appreciate sweeter, subtler pleasures.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“The poems I have loved the most are those I have understood the least,” said T. S. Eliot. I’m going to steal and expand upon his idea for the purpose of giving you an accurate horoscope. In the coming days, Sagittarius, I suspect that the experiences you love most will be those that you understand the least. Indeed, the experiences you NEED the most will be those that surprise and mystify and intrigue you. Luckily, life will be ingenious in bypassing your analytical intelligence so as to provide you with rich emotional stimuli for your soul.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Capricorn painter Henri Matisse made the following testimony about his creative process: “At each stage I reach a balance, a conclusion. At the next sitting, if I find that there is a weakness in the whole, I make my way back into the picture by means of the weakness -- I re-enter through the breach -- and I reconceive the whole. Thus everything becomes fluid again.” I recommend this approach to you in the coming days, Capricorn. You’ve been making decent progress on your key project. To keep up the good work, you should now find where the cracks are, and let them teach you how to proceed from here.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“We all lead three lives,” said Austrian novelist Thomas Bernhard, “an actual one, an imaginary one, and the one we are not aware of.” I suspect you’ll get big glimpses of your third life in the coming weeks, Aquarius: the one you’re normally not aware of. It might freak you out a bit, maybe unleash a few blasts of laughter and surges of tears.

But if you approach these revelations with reverent curiosity, I bet they will be cleansing and catalytic. They are also likely to make you less entranced by your imaginary life and better grounded in your actual life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“The greatest illusion is not religion,” says aphorist Michael Lipsey. “It’s waking up in the morning imagining how much you’re going to get done today.” But even if that’s often true, Pisces, I suspect that you have the power to refute it in the coming weeks. Your ability to accomplish small wonders will be at a peak. Your knack for mastering details and acting with practical acumen may be unprecedented. For the immediate future, then, I predict that you’ll largely be able to get done what you imagine you can get done.

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due to a past abortion? If so, there is a ministry where you can find help, hope, and healing. Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries offers emotional support and post abortion healing through their weekend retreats. The next retreat will be held April 15-17 near Augusta, Ga. For information, contact Stephanie May, 912-306-0406 or email stephmay@bellsouth.net. Complete confidentiality will be honored at all times. Take the risk and find the peace and healing you have been searching for.

Through April 15. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Rape Crisis Center

Assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. Free, confidential counseling for victims and families. 24-hour Rape Crisis Line operates seven days a week. 912233-7273. ongoing.

Real Talk

Real Talk and Peer to Peer is a support group for the LGBT community to come together to sit, eat and socialize while talking about issues relevant to the community. Meetings are completely confidential and private. Meets in the Lecture Conference Room. third Monday of every month, 4-5 p.m. 912-231-0123 ext. 1410. Chatham Care Center, 107 Fahm St. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group

Second Tuesdays at 7pm in Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For anyone with this disorder, plus family members/caregivers interested in learning more. Call for info. ongoing. 912858-2335. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St.

a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous.

The only requirement is a desire to stop your addictive sexual behavior.

Meets Mondays at 7 pm. Call for venue information. ongoing. 731-412-0183. saa-recovery.org. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Sisters Network (Breast Cancer in the African American Community)

A national organization to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer on the African American community. At the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial.

Call for info. fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. 912-236-7405. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Spinal Injury Support Group

Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial.

Call or see website for info. ongoing.

912-350-8900. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Spouse/Life Partner Support Group

Open support group for adults whose spouses or life partners have died. Meets Thursday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon.

Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group

A support group for those whose loved ones have died by suicide. Meets the Restorative Yoga and Deep 3rd Monday of each month at Full Circle Relaxation for Caregivers from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. third Monday Restorative Yoga utilizes a variety of of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Suicide often props such as bolsters, blankets, and leaves survivors with guilt, anger, hurt blocks to support the body and allow the and unanswered questions. Hospice breath to move freely, encouraging the Savannah/United Way of Coastal Empire/ muscles to relax the mind to quiet. Within Coastal Suicide Prevention Alliance a short time, this practice encourages offer an ongoing support group. Third you to become submerged in a deeply Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Safe and relaxed state and drop into the silent confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss space within. No previous experience is at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912necessary. Dress to move and stretch.

629-1089. ongoing. Full Circle Grief and Free to ECI Members Wednesdays, Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

Teens Nurturing Teens (Cancer 10-11:30 a.m.. 912-629-1331.

Support) hospicesavannah.org/yoga/. Demere Center for Living, 6000 Business Center Dr. SBC Toastmasters

Toastmasters is an organization dedicated to the art of public speaking.

In a friendly, supportive atmosphere, members learn to speak more precisely and confidently via prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and constructive evaluations. It’s fun, informative, and a great way to network with area professionals. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m.

912-663-7851. St. Leo University, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite A. Sex Addicts Anonymous

If you believe you have a problem with sex addiction (or are wondering if you might) and you want to change your behavior, we recommend that you attend

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So sorry to hear about Pup —I hope The reason you kept your mouth shut she’s okay! Your column last week is because your point of reference was reminded me of my own issues about focused on all the times you’ve been nagtrusting my intuition. ging wife, rather than all the times you’ve Recently, my husband Matt and I were had 20/20 hindsight. shopping for routers at Costco. When he When looking for confirmation from grabbed one and put it in the cart, I had my friends that I was right to worry about the feeling something was wrong, but I Pup, I had completely blocked out the didn’t want to sound like a nag, so I kept experience of having PJ die suddenly and my mouth shut. unexpectedly. I also didn’t take into conLater, when he opened it , there was sideration the fact that the median age of someone else’s receipt inside! Even though our porch gathering was 67.2. So of course the box was in perfect condition, the their frame of reference was that Pup just router had obviously been used. It wasn’t showing signs of regular wear and tear! such a big deal for Matt to go back and Even when I expressed my concern replace it, but if I had said something, it about Pup to the vet, she operated from could have saved him the return trip. assumption that Pup had most likely fracWhen Matt heard about how I almost tured one of her dog knuckles, based on told him to pick different router, he said the fact that her pain was presenting itself that I’ve had enough “hindsight being almost entirely in her paw. It wasn’t until 20/20” experiences that I should have just Pup was sedated and her leg was shaved listened my instincts. that they discovered that she had been Why do you think we doubt ourselves? bitten by a copperhead snake.

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Hi Laura, When it comes to trusting our intuWhen it comes to trusting my gut, I ition, we don’t always have the evidence tend to overthink things. This stems we need in the exact moment. Sometimes from the need to corroborate my feelings we just know. The best way to overcome with some form of fact. And when I can’t our doubt is make peace with this fact. find the supporting data in my head, I Thanks for your letter, Laura. Sending seek affirmation from other people. big hugs to you and to all the wonderful, Any of this sound familiar to you? amazing readers who have expressed One common pattern that I see in their love, kindness and concern for Pup both our situations is that we were worand me over the past few months—both ried about other people’s opinions. You online and in person. Who knew there didn’t want to sound like a nagging wife were so many and from so far away? and I was hoping my porch pals would Sending much love, light and appreciaconfirm my concern for Pup’s wellbeing. tion to you all. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s the thing: our intuition Your pal, is merely an extension of our life Erin

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Support group for teens with a family member or loved one impacted by cancer.

Meets at the Lewis Cancer Pavilion.

Call for information. ongoing. 912-8195704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave.

Savannah Dan in the comfortable airconditioned Historic Savannah Theater.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2 p.m. savannahdan.com. savannahtheatre.com.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St.

Help for people ages 11-18, or concerned parents of teens. Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-234-4048. parkplaceyes.org.

Volunteers

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Trans* Support Group

Our meetings vary; we have discussions, watch documentaries, share stories, give out resources, plan community events, have social hour. Come check us out some time if you exist on the Trans* spectrum and are looking to help build community! Free third Sunday of every month. 843-368-4490. info@ transcendentsSAV.org.

The Weekender

St. Joseph’s/Candler offers a special childbirth course, The Weekender, for expectant couples with busy schedules or time constraints. Classes will be held at Candler Hospital. A $70 fee is charged.

For more information and to register, call CareCall at 819-3360 or 800-501-4054 or use our website, www.sjchs.org. There are also online classes available at http:// www.sjchs.org/telfairbirthplace. March 19-20. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St.

Yoga and Meditation for Caregivers

Bethesda Seeks Volunteer Docents for New History Museum/ Visitors Center

Bethesda seeks volunteer docents for their new visitors center/museum.

Volunteer docents needed during regular museum hours, Thurs.-Sat. 10am-4pm.

Docents will share Bethesda’s rich history and inspiring legacy with visitors from across the country and around the world. ongoing. 912-351-2061. Elizabeth. brown@bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave.

Call for Volunteers for Pegasus Riding Academy

Pegasus Riding Academy is a therapeutic riding program providing safe, professional and ethical equine assisted activities for individuals with physical, mental or emotional disabilities.

Volunteers are needed to assist these special children. Orientation is March 19th. Riding sessions begin March 21st, 2016. Horse experience not necessary, but patience and dedication are required.

Sat., March 19, 10 a.m. 907-414-1236. prasav.org. Wicklow Farm, Wicklow Ave. (behind Johnny Harris Restaurant).

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Schedule some relaxation time just for Savannah Community you! This one-hour class incorporates Collaborative Art Project basic yoga poses, centering meditation, Cynthia Male seeks volunteers to give spiritual care and support. No prior yoga direction to over 80 drawings she has experience is necessary and teachers collected from various areas of the city. can accommodate everyone, whatever The Savannah Community Collaborative your physical abilities. All equipment art project promotes collaborative is provided, just wear comfortable creative efforts and offers insight into clothing. Free for ECI Members Mondays, collective consciousness of a community.

5:45-7 p.m.. 912-629-1331. http://www.

Contact Cynthia at clmale@yahoo.com hospicesavannah.org/what-services-are- to set up a time to work on the project. available/caregiver-support/the-edelThe finished work will be displayed caregiver-institute/. hospicesavannah. at Blick on May 6. Through May 6. org/yoga/. Demere Center for Living, 6000 cindymalenanonow.com/artclasses/.

Business Center Dr. dickblick.com/primaryartsupply/. Blick Young Survival Coalition Art Materials, 318 East Broughton St. Young breast cancer patients and their Call for Volunteers for Whiskey, caregivers in the greater Savannah, Wine and Wildlife Hilton Head, and Coastal Georgia area Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife is seeking are invited to join this group. Meetings volunteers to assist with the Jekyll Island include presentations from local medical spring inaugural event, April 22 - 24, 2016. community and discussions. Meetings Volunteering for W3 will provide fun and conducted in the Conference Room of interactive learning experiences, as you the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer will have behind the scenes access and Institute. Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. 912-897be directly involved in showcasing Jekyll 3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Island in this outstanding new, culinary Health University Medical Center, 4700 destination event. The event is looking Waters Ave. for a few dedicated culinary, beverage and people enthusiasts who are willing to invest their time in this one-of-aTheatre kind spirited, oceanfront celebration.

Savannah Dan Onstage Volunteers will play a vital role in the Sit back and relax while Savannah execution of the W3 weekend’s event, as Dan takes you through Savannah’s well as obtain unique and intimate event deep history with his personal style experiences, which will also be great that will have you hanging on his opportunities to learn from some of the every word, laughing out loud and 62 captivated by stories told uniquely by country’s leading culinary and beverage

experts. There are various volunteer positions still available, please register online today: Volunteer Registration.

Through April 20. The Westin Jekyll Island, 110 Ocean Way.

Docents and Volunteers Needed at Flannery O’Connor House

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home seeks additional volunteers and volunteer docents to help on Fridays and Saturdays, 1p-4pm, and for possible extended hours. Duties: greet visitors, handle admissions, conduct merchandise sales and help with tours. Docent training and written narratives for reference during tours are provided. ongoing.

912-233-6014. haborrello@aol.com. flanneryoconnorhome.org. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.

Dolphin Project Seeks Volunteers

Dolphin Project needs boat owners, photographers, and other volunteers to help with scientific research on the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin along coastal Georgia. Must be age 18 or older. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-2326572. thedolphinproject.org.

Good Samaritan Health Clinic

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Good Samaritan Clinic in Garden City needs volunteer nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Spanish interpreters and clerical staff. The clinic serves people without insurance and those whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Call to volunteer. ongoing. 912-964-4326.

Hospice Volunteers Needed in Chatham and other Coastal Counties

Island Hospice, THA Group’s nonprofit hospice service, seeks volunteers for patient socialization and caregiver respite. Also seeking nonpatient contact volunteers who can contribute by providing services including, but not limited to, office work, crafting, sewing, light yard work, housekeeping, playing guitar for patients, and licensed hairdressers. Serving patients in Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham, Liberty, Camden, Glynn, McIntosh, and Screven Counties in Georgia, and Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Charleston, Colleton Counties in South Carolina. See website or email or call for info. ongoing.

888-842-4463. kbuttimer@thagroup.org. thagroup.org.

Live Oak Public Libraries

Volunteers needed to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-6523661. liveoakpl.org.

Medical Professional Volunteers Needed

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s St. Mary’s Health Center, a free clinic serving the uninsured, seeks physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, lab techs, and patient care techs. Non-clinical volunteers needed to to schedule appointments. Contact Stephanie Alston. ongoing. 912-443-9409.

St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Oatland Island Wildlife Center often needs volunteers. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland. org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Pre-School Volunteers Needed

Seeking early childhood education majors, retired elementary teachers and/ or community residents to help 3 & 4 year olds with language development skills.

Mon.-Fri., 9am-12noon. Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-0578. sjchs.org/1969. cfm. St. Mary’s Community Center and Health Center, 812 W 36th St. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Share time and talents through the RSVP program of the Equal Opportunity Authority. Seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations. Call for information. ongoing. 912-238-2960 x123.

Ronald McDonald House

Help in the “home away from home” for families of hospitalized children.

Volunteers needed to provide home-cooked meals for families at the house. Volunteer internships available for college students. Call or see website for info. ongoing.

912-356-5520. rmhccoastalempire. org. rmhccoastalempire.org/. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue.

Specialized Foster Care Services

Lutheran Services of Georgia provides Specialized Foster Care services for children in the custody of DFACS and Department of Juvenile Justice. We specialize in placing children that are special needs including (a) sibling groups, (b) teens, (c) children with physical, mental, developmental and behavioral disabilities, (d) commercially sexually exploited children. We look for the best home to match the children’s needs.

Lutheran Services seeks to provide the best support for the child and the foster family. LSG Foster families have been evaluated to ensure that children in care will be provide a safe and nurturing home that can provide care and attention to children’s medical, emotional, educational and social needs. ongoing. (912)2287873. tamiekahayes@lsga.org. lsga.org.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Lessons and tours. East Coast Paddleboarding, Savannah/Tybee Island. email or call for info. ongoing. 912-4843200. eastcoastpaddleboarding.com.

Tutoring Volunteers Needed

Education majors, retired reading teachers or community residents sought to volunteer for a reading and math tutorial program for elementary and middle school students. Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-6605. sjchs.org/body. cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St.

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AFFORDABLE SAVANNAH APARTMENTS! 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedrooms Available for Immediate Occupancy On-Site Security, Laundry Room, Playground, Nearby Public Transportation, & Built-in Dishwashers Landlord Pays Water, Sewer and Trash 3rd and 12th Month Free (Conditions Apply & Must Bring in Copy of Ad)

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LIVE OAK LP AT: 912-927-1188 Max Income Limits Apply

Room for Rent ROOMS FOR RENT $75 MOVE-IN SPECIAL ON 2ND WEEK Clean, large, furnished. Busline, cable, utilities, central heat/air. $100-$130/weekly. Rooms with bath $145. Call 912-289-0410. *Paycheck stub or Proof of income and ID required.

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SENIOR LIVING AT IT’S BEST FOR AGES 50 & BETTER Shared community living for full functioning seniors ages 50 & above. Nice comfortable living at affordable rates.

Shared kitchen & bathroom.

All bedrooms have central heating/air and cable.

Bedrooms are fully furnished and private. Make this community one you will want to call home.

SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE also has community housing with its own private bath. Different rates apply.

Income must be verifiable.

We accept gov. vouchers.

Prices starting at $550.

Call 912-844-5995

SHARED LIVING: Fully Furnished Apts. $170 weekly.

No deposit. All utilities included. Call 912-844-5995

Automotive Cars/Trucks/Vans FENDER BENDER ??

Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

Service Directory Business Services FOR ALL TYPES OF MASONRY REPAIR

Brick, Block, Concrete, Stucco, Brick Paving, Grading, Clearing, etc., New & Repair Work. Call Michael Mobley, 912-631-0306

CLEAN, QUIET, NICE ROOMS & EFFICIENCIES from $100-$215. Near Bus lines.

Refrigerator, Stove, Washer & Dryer. For More Info, Call 912-272-3438 or 912-4122818 ROOMMATE WANTED: Single, Mature Individual.

Safe Environment.

Central heat/ air, cable, washer/dryer. $585/ Monthly; $280/security deposit, No lease. Immediate occupancy.

Call Mr.Brown, 912-663-2574

Remodeled mobile homes, in Garden City mobile home park, 3BR/2BA. Low down, affordable payments. Credit check approval.

ROOMS FOR RENT - ADULT Call Gwen, Manager, at 912-964LIVING: $150 weekly. No 7675 TWO FAMILY HOME: 2BR/1BA Upstairs $850/month; 3BR/2BA Downstairs $950/month. 10ft. ceilings, large kitchen, LR, hardwood floors, washer/dryer hookup, appliances, large yard.

Perfect for students. Call 912-6565284

SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE

deposit. Furnished rooms. All utilities included. Call 912844-5995 ROOMS FOR RENT Westside / Eastside Savannah: 37th, 38th, & 42nd Streets.

Adult Living. Furnished, all utilities included. Washer/Dryer on premises, cable TV, WiFi/ Internet. $130-$150/weekly.

Requirements: Pay stubs/ID. Call 912-677-0271

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Spend time with family, friends, or on your hobbies, and leave the cooking to your personal chef from My Chef, LLC.

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