Connect Savannah April 20, 2016

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Thursday / 21

Bourbon and Bowties

At Royce Learning Center’s annual fundraiser, guests will enjoy locally sourced bourbon from Savannah Bourbon and Southern cuisine from Chef Nick Mueller, and dancing to the Chris Thomas Band.

6:30-10:30 p.m Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 MLK Blvd. $50 912-354-4047. gcutlip@roycelc.org

Music from the 60s: Celebrating the 1760s, 1860s, and 1960s

An evening with the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus celebrating music from the classical era and the American Civil War era, with popular hits from the 1960s.

April 21-22 St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, 10 W 31st $20

Urban Gypsy Trunk Show FRI / 22 - Sun / 24

Browse vintage clothing and local jewelry by KellPerr Designs and enjoy chair massage, tarot readings, music and more.

Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street.

Creative Writing Workshop with Tim Seibles

SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival SAT / 23

Students and alumni create temporary chalk-art masterpieces on the pavement of scenic Forsyth Park.

11 a.m.-5 p.m Forsyth Park

National Book Award nominee Tim Seibles hosts.

9-10:30 a.m Savannah State University, 3219 College St.

Film: The Man Who Fell to Earth

This film, starring David Bowie, is based on Walter Tevis’ 1963 novel of the same name about an extraterrestrial who crashlands on Earth.

7:30 p.m Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. $5 suggested donation

Film: The Third Man

Kite Festival SUN / 24

Film: The Third Man

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No Orson Welles or Film Noir retrospective would be complete without Carol Reed’s thrilling noir, The Third Man, bringing Joseph Cotton and Orson Welles together again after Citizen Kane. Pulp novelist Holly Martins (Cotton) travels topostwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, Harry Lime. Featuring Anton Karas’ memorable zither score, this 4K digital restoration is one to see on the big screen. Followed by a post show Q&A. 8 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. $8; savannahboxoffice.com

Fun for the entire family with live music, a kite-making booth, caricatures, and face painting, all free to the public. There will also be kite contests on the beach.

Plastic kites and a cup of North Beach Grill’s famous gumbo are available for a $10 donation. In addition to the fun, take a few minutes to wander through the booths, learning about a variety of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and essential tremor.

11 a.m.-2 p.m North Beach, Tybee Island.

Carol Reed’s thrilling noir brings Joseph Cotton and Orson Welles together again after Citizen Kane. This 4K digital restoration is one to see on the big screen.

Followed by a post show Q&A. 8 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. $8; savannahboxoffice.com

National Poetry Month Art Unveiling

Estuary, the literary magazine of Savannah State, commissioned the painting of eight portraits by Panhandle Slim in celebration of National Poetry Month.

4:30 p.m Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Free and open to the public

Lecture: Michael Ryan

An assessment of ISIS with preliminary suggestions about a long-term strategy for the next administration.

8 p.m Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.

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Tybee Wine Festival: The Art of Pairing

The Art of Pairing is an intimate fivecourse wine-tasting dinner that pairs the perfect wines with each course, from appetizer through dessert. A sommelier guides guests through the courses as he explains the dynamics of each culinary and wine selection.

7-9 p.m Tybee Island Social Club, 1311 Butler Ave. $80

Wine, Women and Shoes

The event features 11 pouring stations with 30 different wines and food from over 15 local restaurants. Shopping stations will be set up, and the event will have a live auction and fashion show. During the mystery key events, two winners will walk away with over $10,000 of items with 100% of the event proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House.

7 p.m Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

Elvis at 21: Photographs

by Alfred Wertheimer Opening Lecture and Celebration

Telfair is pleased to present a lecture

by Chris Murray, founder and director of Govinda Gallery in Washington, DC. Mr. Murray worked closely with the late photographer Alfred Wertheimer, and is the organizer of the exhibition.

6-9 p.m.

- Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St.

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African American Poetry Discussion Tim Seibles will lead a discussion on African American poetry with Drs. Kameelah Martin and Chad Faries, both English faculty at Savannah State. noon Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Free

Concert: Mercy Me

Christian group Mercy Me is joined by Citizen Way and Zealand Worship.

7 p.m Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 W Oglethorpe $23-$60 - 1-855-223-1008

Concert: Rhythm Future Quartet

The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding.

8 p.m Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 East Hwy. 80. $20

Concert: Judah

Armstrong’s Anointed Voices Gospel Choir presents its annual Spring Concert.

7 p.m Sanctuary, 8912 Whitefield Ave. Free

Dance: The Wizard of Oz

Join Savannah Ballet Theatre as they present a world premiere ballet. Character meet and greet after the show.

7:30 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $25

Fire Department Open House

CPR classes, blood pressure checks, car seat installation/safety checks, smoke detector installations, and bouncy house.

1-5 p.m Richmond Hill Fire Dept, 9964 Ford Ave.

Tim Seibles Reading

Poet Tim Seibles hosts a reading at First African Baptist Church.

7:30 p.m First African Baptist Church, 23 Montgomery

Tybee Wine Festival: An Evening of Oysters and Wine

Celebrate the coast’s bountiful and beloved oyster. At this popular al fresco event, oysters served six ways -- Grilled, On the half shell, Confetti Oysters, Oysters Rockafannie, Tiger Oysters and Marinated Oysters.

6:30 p.m Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill, 404 Butler $55

Urban Gypsy Trunk Show

Browse vintage clothing and local jewelry

by KellPerr Designs and enjoy chair massage, tarot readings, music and more.

April 22-24 Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.

Join us for an Opening Lecture & Celebration!

Thursday, April 21 6pm Lecture 7pm Sock Hop

Members free / non-members $12

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Concert: Colin Gilmore With Velvet Caravan

Register in advance at TELFAIR.ORG/ELVIS

The idea to bring together these two forces from Texas and Georgia came from the 2015 South By Southwest Music Festival, when all of the members were able to play together in an open jam session in East Austin.

8-10 p.m Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. $25 reserved; $22.50 members tybeeposttheater.showare.com

Acupuncture Lecture

Demonstration by Dr. Yifan Liu, licensed acupuncturist and board certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbology.

3 p.m Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Free and open to the public

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Elvis at 21 is organized by Govinda Gallery, Washington, DC, and is dedicated to the memory of Kirk Varnedoe, a devoted Elvis fan.

Generous support for this exhibition is provided by Agnes Gund, The Gretch Family Foundation in honor of Elizabeth and Adam Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Cay III, Mrs. Robert O. Levitt, and Mrs. Helen R. Steward. Media: South magazine.

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SCIENCE ON TAP Free science talk that everyone can enjoy The College of Science & Technology at Armstrong State University presents

“GUTs and TOEs and the Strings That Connect Them – The Grand Unified Theory” Presented by Dr. Jeff Secrest

Armstrong Department of Chemistry and Physics

Wednesday, APRIL 27 @ 6 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters 215 West Liberty Street

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Concert: Piano in the Arts Finale Maestro Vladimir Viardo makes his Savannah debut.

7:30 p.m Armstrong State, 11935 Abercorn St.

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

Georgia Historical Society Book Sale Annual event raises funds for GHS’s Research Center. For more information or to donate books, contact the GHS Research Center at library@georgiahistory.com or (912) 651-2128.

10 a.m.-5 p.m Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker St. Free

InstaMeet

Enjoy a game of baseball, the way the soldiers of Fort McAllister would have played it all those years ago. .

10 a.m Fort McAllister, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. $3

The Sunday Champagne Brunch closes out the Festival with a scrumptious buffet of Southern-flavored homemade delights, including scrambled eggs, deviled crab, shrimp, country ham, chipped pork sliders, a beef round carving station, Bahamian mac & cheese and more.

12:30-2:30 p.m The Crab Shack, 40 Estill Hammock Rd. $35

Tybee Wine Festival: Grand Wine Tasting

The Festival’s signature event featuring more than 100 international wines and samplings from the menus of our favorite Tybee restaurants and a few others nearby.

3-6 p.m Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. $60

Why Can’t We Just Play?

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Civil War Baseball Game

Savannah Steam vs.

Central Florida Jags

Students and alumni create temporary chalk-art masterpieces on the pavement of scenic Forsyth Park.

11 a.m.-5 p.m Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

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Walk in “State of the Art: Savannah Style” fashion show on April 30 with designs

by Brooke Atwood, Merline Labissiere, Meredith Sutton, and Tatiana Smith.

Participants are requested to wear skinny jeans or pants, a fitted t-shirt or tank top, and high heels. Come with minimal makeup and hair pulled back.

1-4 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Kite Festival

SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival

Tybee P st Theater

Call for Models for State of the Art: Savannah Style

Fort Pulaski concludes National Park Week with a chance to share your experiences in the park. An InstaMeet is an event that allows people to gather together to take and share photos on Instagram and other social media platforms. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the photogenic side of the fort and will witness a historic weapons demonstration.

11 a.m.-3 p.m Fort Pulaski, US Highway 80 E.

Savannah’s indoor football team takes on the Central Florida Jags.

7:05 p.m Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. savannahsteam.com/schedule.html

10 Van Horne Ave., Tybee Island 31328

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Author Pam Lobley will be hosting an event at E. Shaver Bookseller to share her experiences of allowing her children a summer free from schedules.

1-3 p.m E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St.

Live music, a kite-making booth, caricatures, and face painting, all free to the public. There will also be kite contests on the beach. Plastic kites and a cup of North Beach Grill’s famous gumbo are available for a $10 donation.

11 a.m.-2 p.m North Beach, Tybee Island.

Tybee Wine Festival: Champagne Brunch

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Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market

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.

2-7 p.m.

J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

Tongue: Open Mouth and Music 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.

The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave.

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‘Embracing the suck’ of a campaign trainwreck

by Jim Morekis

jim@connectsavannah.com

TECHNICALLY and historically speaking, political parties only have one purpose: To win elections.

No, really. That’s it.

To win, pure and simple.

The sooner you fully internalize this fact the more clearly you will see the world.

Whether you will sleep more soundly at night is an open question.

But Jim, you say. Surely the reason for a political party is to advance that party’s ideas. It’s about the ideology, the issues.

You just don’t get it.

Oh, I get it, all right.

Parties have ideologies, yes. Ideologies which shift with the times, almost always as a perceived way to help win elections and consolidate power.

Republicans began as the party of Lincoln, abolition, and emancipating slaves.

Then came Richard Nixon’s “Southern Strategy” in the ‘60s, expressly designed to play on white people’s fear of African American political enfranchisement and to take advantage of anger at the Civil Rights Movement.

To win elections. Which he did, twice.

Democrats were once the party of Jim Crow and the KKK. Hell, at times they were the party of Jim Crow, the KKK, and the Civil Rights Movement, all at the same time!

Each side does whatever it takes to win.

One of the most common criticisms of the media is that we focus too much on horserace journalism, i.e., obsessively covering the ins and outs of the contest without focusing on “issues that matter.”

(And considering how poorly most journalists seem to grasp American history, civics, and political issues these days it’s probably for the best.)

As an admitted political junkie I’m a little biased, but I see it differently. I think we’re doing everyone a favor by focusing on the horserace.

To me, one of the silver linings in this otherwise totally horrifying presidential election season has been that the mask has finally, at long last, been torn off the American electoral process.

You don’t want to see how your sausage is made. But once you do, you usually have a more realistic opinion of sausage.

Political parties exist to win elections.

To serve themselves, not you. And party establishments run their primaries with that in mind.

They’ve always done this. You just may not have realized it before because they so often get it wrong. (See Mondale, Walter).

What you see today in both parties’ nomination processes are the ugly, cynical inner workings of two power-seeking organizations which exist for the sole purpose of winning elections and maintaining their own status quo.

What is really interesting is we’re also seeing what happens when those two goals — elections and status quo —diverge, and don’t necessarily represent the same thing.

For example, it was only a few years ago that anyone had a clue about what a “superdelegate” is, or had even heard of one. Now it seems all anyone does is count up superdelegates and muse on their loyalty or lack thereof.

Thing is, by design Democratic superdelegates are there to make sure the nod goes to the candidate the party thinks can win and maintain the status quo.

That isn’t a conspiracy theory; that’s the express, stated purpose behind the Democratic superdelegate system.

Look at a list of them. Most are former or current Democratic officeholders and registered lobbyists, i.e., literally the status quo, the heart of the machine.

Given what we know about how the process was designed, the idea that the Democratic establishment would desert the machine that gave them so much power and instead back Sen. Bernie Sanders, who wasn’t even a Democrat until only recently, seems unlikely to say the least.

Now, the fact that in nearly every general election poll Sanders polls better than Hillary Clinton against every Republican shows you how powerful the pull of the status quo really is.

Regardless of Sanders’ polling strength and his huge popularity with Millennials, i.e. future voters, the Democratic Party seems intent on dragging an FBI-investigated Clinton over the finish line.

We’ve occasionally seen this kind of schizophrenia before, but now we are

seeing it play out with both parties simultaneously, which I believe is a first.

The Republican situation this year is even more bizarre.

Regardless of what you think of Donald Trump—and no one is ambivalent about him—in terms of raw votes he is likely to end up as the largest primary vote-winner in the entire 160-year history of the Republican Party.

That’s not an endorsement, just a statement of mathematical reality so far.

Yet now we see that the Republican Party status quo is willing to openly work to make sure their number-one vote-getter does not get the nomination—so much so that the absurd idea of naming a nominee at the convention who hasn’t received any votes has been floated as a possibility.

There isn’t much outrage over this outside of Trump circles mostly because so many people find Trump so objectionable.

He provokes visceral and polarizing reactions which hinder objective analysis.

But as a thought exercise, replace Trump’s name with someone more reasonable and more palatable, and see if what the Republican Party is doing still makes any sense to you at all.

One could be charitable and say they’re going #NeverTrump because they find Trump’s ideas repellent (which seems odd given that the Republican brand is currently symbolized by an obsession with which bathrooms people can use).

Or one could be more cynical and say GOP leadership wants to deny Trump because they see the polls showing both Sanders and Clinton easily beating him.

In any case, as nauseating and execrable as this campaign has become, it’s a trainwreck you can’t keep your eyes off of.

It’s a very interesting time to be a political junkie, but my hope is that people can find a sort of solace in cynicism, as I confess I do.

Embrace the suck, as they say in the army.

Stop pledging blind allegiance to Team Red or Team Blue, because they’re both really on the same team — their team.

See that change comes from culture, from people, not from political parties or superdelegates or conventions and those who profit from the power those things confer. cs 7

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Name Shaming the Talmadge Bridge

By Jessica Leigh Lebos

jll@connectsavannah.com

APRIL 20-26, 2016

It’s always a relief when it appears in our windshield.

The double-H piers poke into view as we barrel east down the two-lane anxiety attack of Highway 17, past the shabby strip clubs and cavernous fireworks warehouses, and we know we’re almost home.

The green river sparkles on either side of the car as we approach the incline, a stretch of road so close to the water it feels like we’re hydroplaning.

Then we’re lifted above the world for a brief moment, taking in the expansive view of where we live, from the church spires and the port cranes to the gold ribbons of marsh and the ominous blue tanks of Elba Island.

A few seconds later, the Talmadge Memorial Bridge drops us into Savannah and safely across the state line, where we ignore the homeless camp inside the cloverleaf and do our best to believe that life is more civilized on this side of the border.

But as we shake our heads and snicker about those rednecks in South Cackalacky clutching their Confederate flags to their tobacco-stained Duck Dynasty T-shirts, let’s remind ourselves once again exactly who is memorialized on this shiny, cablestayed gateway to our fair city.

Obsequiously referred to as one of Georgia’s most “colorful and controversial” politicians, three-term governor Eugene Talmadge was a straight up KKK racist who, during the Depression, told President Roosevelt to take his New Deal and stick it where the sun don’t shine. He ran his 1946 campaign on a platform of white supremacy, and recently uncovered files reveal that he openly advocated the lynching of black citizens. He was, agree many historians and other modern thinkers, a tremendous asshole.

Yet voters (those who weren’t intimidated away from the polls, anyway) kept on electing him, and when the State Highway Board built the Interstate over the river in 1953, they gave it his name. You’d think there would have been an opportunity to correct this embarrassing affront when the original bridge was torn down for the more modern truss in 1991. Instead, the Georgia Assembly passed a resolution to carry on the Talmadge name—and by proxy, his nefarious legacy.

Yup, it’s 2016, and Savannah’s most recognizable modern icon is still named 8 after Georgia’s most recognizable racist

Does the Eugene Talmadge name really belong on the gateway to Savannah? Fill out the survey.

(#sorrynotsorry Lester Maddox). Honey Boo Boo might as well be twerking on the steps of City Hall for the backwards message it sends to visitors and citizens alike.

“We cannot, on the one hand, celebrate the racism of yesteryear and then on the other scratch our heads claiming confusion over the absence of black-owned businesses on Broughton Street, or over the higher-than-national-average level of poverty in the city,” admonishes legendary local poet/activist Aberjhani, who wrote a lengthy essay about this ironic injustice at writingjunkie.net and kindly updated his thoughts in a recent email.

Whoa whoa whoa with the political correctness, say the reactionaries. We’ve got monuments to all kinds of racist historical figures around here. What’s one more?

As Aberjhani puts it, “there is a big difference between maintaining a Confederate statue that marks an authentic historic site of the Civil War and declaring a major public thoroughfare and landmark as a memorial to someone who openly advocated racial oppression.”

Plus, “the wild man from Sugar Creek” ain’t from anywhere around here anyway.

Eugene Talmadge’s kinfolk hail from the Atlanta area, so he’s about as locally significant as Jane Fonda in a Falcons jersey.

Yet efforts over the years to change the name of our bridge—to Oglethorpe, to Tomochichi, to anything else—have always fizzled.

The most recent one came three years ago, when an op-ed by the Georgia Historical Society’s Stan Deaton sparked a

new cycle of outrage—and this time, local legislators got on board. Supported by a vocal grassroots campaign, House Reps.

Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) and Craig Gordon (D-Savannah) led a bipartisan, racially-diverse delegation to the state assembly to submit a bill that would scrub the bridge clean of its bigoted associations.

Guess what happened? Nothing. The GA closed its session without hearing from the delegates—some of whom reported they were browbeaten in the halls by the current generation of the still political and extremely territorial Talmadge family. (Eugene’s son Herman succeeded him in the governor’s mansion after the Three Governor’s Controversy of 1947, and his grandson was a longtime U.S. Senator.)

“One of the gentlemen...was essentially pushing us up against the wall,” Stephens was quoted in an April 14, 2013 Savannah Morning News article. “How did he put it?

He said, ‘I’ll raise $100,000 just to beat ya’.”

Those dynastic intimidations clearly worked, though democracy has a funny way of rearing its beautiful head.

“I am still a proponent of changing the name. It’s what’s best for tourism and the city. It’s worth going through the process,” vows Gordon, adding that many local African Americans refer to the contentious causeway as “The Savannah Bridge.”

Political and social capital are being rebuilt once again with the vision of multimedia artist Lisa D. Watson, who recently launched Span the Gap, a community action project and a celebration of the new bridge’s 25th anniversary.

A self-proclaimed “infrastructure nerd,” Watson portrayed seven local bridges in a plethora of materials for last year’s “City Traversed,” her stunning one-woman show in the City Hall rotunda. She’s been vexed ever since that the moniker of the old cantilevered Talmadge bridge carried over to our current marvel of modern engineering.

“I believe this bridge deserves its own identity,” she says, noting that the similarly-shaped Jekyll Island connector is named after poet Sidney Lanier, which perhaps paves the way for Savannah’s own man of letters, Conrad Aiken.

“But let’s do this in a positive and unbiased way—let the people fill out a neutral survey.”

The Span the Gap questionnaire went live at Survey Monkey last week and has already garnered several hundred responses. Watson hopes to meet the 5000 mark and show local politicians there is still momentum behind the movement to rebrand the bridge, though Talmadge supporters are also free to fill out the survey.

Watson’s aesthetic appreciation of the bridge itself lies at the heart of the matter, and she is curating an exhibit of 25 artists’ interpretations of the Savannah span, opening at Oglethorpe Gallery in June. Recognizing that family loyalties die hard, she also proposes a memorial to Eugene Talmadge as part of the project—on the remains of the original bridge where it belongs.

“I get that there are people who think we’re trying to ‘change history.’ This makes no sense to me,” shrugs the artist.

“Why can’t we be a part of history, too?”

Well, thus far it seems because the will of Savannah’s citizenry has been thwarted by the intimidation ploys of a few bullies—tactics familiar to Eugene Talmadge, who used them to oppress and abuse anyone he didn’t like. That’s what we’re memorializing unless we support our elected officials in getting this done already—not next session, not next election cycle.

“It should not be necessary in 2016 to stage marches across the bridge or have sitins on it to disrupt the illusion, or delusion, of normalcy in order to bring about a crucial intelligent change,” counsels Aberjhani.

It shouldn’t be necessary, but maybe that’s what it will take. It actually sounds pretty awesome: To climb to the apex of that twomile marvel with our neighbors and friends as the giant ships sail beneath, hand in hand as we stand up in the name of connecting Savannah with the right side of history. cs Fill out the survey at www.surveymonkey. com/r/savbridge or find the link on the Span the Gap Facebook Page.

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Tales from the tent

by John Bennett

john@bicyclecampaign.org

IF YOU work for a nonprofit, you may frequently find yourself standing under a 10 x 10 tent in Forsyth Park. That’s where I was last Saturday, along with my colleagues representing dozens of organizations and causes, at the City of Savannah’s annual Earth Day Festival.

Not that I’m complaining. The weather was delightful, especially compared to the damp and chilly conditions that have accompanied the festival in recent years.

The sunny skies had a positive effect on attitudes, because almost everyone I spoke with was enthusiastic about bicycling.

That’s not always been the case.

I’ve often felt compelled to check if, while my back was turned, someone attached a “air your grievances about bicyclists here” sign to the front of my tent.

Folks would tell me tales of misbehavior by people on bikes and demand to know what I planned to do about it.

(I’ve often wondered if people from AAA are bombarded with reports of speeding, texting, road rage, and other deadly transgressions. Are they challenged to “do something about those crazy drivers” when they set up tents at events?)

I usually nod, agree the cyclists in the stories were not operating their vehicles

You learn a lot about people’s attitudes toward cars and bikes when you’re staffing the tent.

in the most responsible manner, tell them about the Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s education programs, and gently remind them that the public safety threat posed by scofflaw cycling is miniscule compared to the daily carnage caused by motor vehicle crashes.

After almost a decade of these types of exchanges, I don’t especially enjoy them.

However, I must admit I was a little disappointed that no one complained about people riding without lights at night. I’d eagerly tell them SBC is giving away 1,000 bike lights to people who need them.

When we distribute the lights we ask recipients a few questions and the responses are — wait for it — illuminating.

People who are on bikes at night without lights are not the joyriding ninjas some believe them to be. Most are travelling to and from their jobs.

Why don’t they have lights? The majority tell us their lights had been stolen or

damaged. They are grateful to get new ones.

Festival attendees were similarly grateful for the free bike valet parking service staffed by SBC volunteers. Instead of trying to lock their bikes to the already jammed racks on Park Avenue or walk their bikes through the festival crowds, they left them at the valet and enjoyed the day.

When people dropped off and claimed their bikes, we talked about cycling in Savannah. A couple from Florida mentioned the 16-mile trail that runs from Tallahassee down to the Gulf of Mexico at St. Marks. They imagined a similar trail from Savannah to Tybee Island would be very popular.

A woman from New York raved about how easy it is to ride in Savannah because we don’t have hills. I assured her we would continue working hard to keep our topography flat.

An older gentleman talked about his electric bicycle and how it had allowed him to ride further and ascend bridges, the closest things we have to hills.

Almost everyone, however, asked the same question: When will Savannah get more bicycle facilities?

There’s no doubt about it, people want more and better bike lanes and trails. And you don’t have to take the word of a guy who stands under a 10 x 10 tent.

A poll of citizens in five Georgia cities (including Savannah) revealed overwhelming support for better infrastructure. The poll, commissioned by Georgia Bikes! and conducted in February by Public Opinion Strategies, found 87 percent of likely voters polled in Savannah favor investment in street improvements that make biking and walking safer and 88 percent favor implementation of the city’s Complete Streets ordinance.

On Saturday people told me the Lincoln Street bike lane is one facility, in particular, that desperately needs improvement.

It’s one of the most heavily travelled bicycle corridors in the city, but suffers from a trio of serious problems.

The bike lane is on the wrong side of the street. The pavement, though recently patched in some places, is badly degraded.

And it is often occupied by parked cars.

The City’s Traffic Engineering and Streets Maintenance departments hint improvements are coming, but a timetable has not been set.

Earlier in the week I watched a man approach a truck parked in the bike lane.

He steered his bike around it, only to have “get in the bike lane!” yelled at him by a guy in a different truck.

Someone recently described the Lincoln Street bike lane as a farce. When I see encounters like this, I can’t say I disagree.

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Everyone wins when local filmmakers, businesses and non-profits collaborate

By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

Photos by Wade Malwitz

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The sky let down a few sprinkles, but it couldn’t dampen the excitement on Cha Bella’s fairy-lit patio last Thursday night.

Three local filmmaking teams awaited the news of which small business owners they would be following around for the next five days as part of the second annual Soul Proprietors Film Competition, and they couldn’t wait to get to work. They’ll each produce a short documentary about their assigned subjects—who have already partnered with a local non-profit organization—during this homegrown contest that joyfully triangulates the concepts of creativity, capitalism and charity.

“We’ve been so excited for weeks,” said Elizabeth Kaiser, half of the wife-husband filmmaking duo MadLawMedia.

“This is exactly up our alley, we love to tell people’s stories. We did as much research as we could on all three businesses and organizations, and now we get to go deep.”

The paparazzi held their cameras steady as the big moment arrived. Emcee Kareem McMichael introduced Soul Proprietors founder Debbie Brannigan, who drew buttons bearing the name of the businesses.

Last year’s winning filmmaker, Will Hammargren, picked the cinematic matches.

Cheers went up as MadLawMedia was paired with Fleet Feet Sports and its charity, Susan G. Komen.

“We’ve definitely already got some ideas,” assured Kaiser as she, her husband Kyle Maddux, Fleet Feet’s Cookie Espinoza and the rest of the team immediately ensconced themselves at a long table to start planning the shooting schedule, which surely included last Saturday’s Race for the Cure.

Another set of visionary spouses, Jennifer Bird and Luke McMahon, joined up with organic food purveyors Local Farm Bag’s Erik Lyons and Steve Howard to discuss their cause, Union Mission. The all-women, seriously-bespectacled crew of Kirutungo Productions retired to the upstairs deck with Meredith Sutton and Kevin Ryan of Service Brewing, who have already been raising money for the first responder sup12 port organization the 200 Club.

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Elizabeth Kaiser of MadLawMedia (r.) high fived her film subject, Fleet Feet’s Cookie Espinoza.

Soul Proprietor founder Debbie Brannigan (center) made the matches, aided by Marianne Ganem Poppell and last year’s winning filmmaker, Will Hammargren.

“We’re so ready to go with this,” Kirtungo’s Darlien Morales said of her filmmaking colleagues, Savannah Patterson, Demi Waldon and Brittany McDaniel.

While the good works are inspiring the filmmakers, their bubbling enthusiasm might also have something to do with the fact that there’s cold, hard cash at stake: The winning film team receives $5000, second place gets $1000 and $500 goes to

Emcee Kareem McMichael (l.) took time to chill with journalist Sylvia Alls and brother Akeem McMichael.

third—so really, there are no losers in this venture. The results will be announced immediately after the screening of all three films at the Jepson Center, Thursday, April 28. The public is invited, and all proceeds from the $10 tickets go to the charity partnered with the winning film.

As the teams decamped to their corners and supporters filled plates from the buffet of Cha Bella’s nut-encrusted salmon and perfectly-peppered shrimp-and- grits,

Brannigan let out a happy sigh.

“This is so much different than last year,” confided the petite blond. “I couldn’t get anyone interested in this at all.”

The Detroit native conceived of Soul Proprietors a few years ago as a way to give back to her adopted city—and encourage visual content that celebrated good works instead of focusing on superficial celebrities.

“I wanted to see reality TV that wasn’t garbage,” she explains.

She began socking away money into a special account for the prizes, slowing building a fund. But explaining the film competition to potential sponsors proved challenging that first year. After dozens of rejections at her proposals for in-kind donations, local print shop Creative Approach offered its services to create some flyers. Then the City of Savannah’s SGTV came on board, and that boosted Brannigan’s spirit to see the event into fruition, when Hammergren’s Team Yab Yum turned its lens on the Savannah

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Filmmakers Jennifer Bird (center) and Luke McMahon (on her right) hit it off immediately with Local Farm Bag’s Steve Howard (l.), Erik Lyons (hidden behind him) and Sarah DesLauriers (r.).

Because her position was low on the totem pole, she survived the automotive industry’s mass layoffs and adapted to the computer age, learning the same skills of those coming out of the country’s top engineering graduate programs. In the late 1980s, she was hired away by Boeing, becoming a rare woman in the male-dominated field of aerospace engineering.

Today she works at Gulfstream and co-designed the console in the new G650.

“I guess I did all right for a highschool dropout,” she says with a grin.

Brannigan hopes to bring the Soul Proprietors Film Competition to other cities not only to re-create Savannah’s enthusiasm between local businesses, non-profits and filmmakers, but to continue the support of documentaries that inspire others to stay kind and open-hearted.

“It’s why I do this,” she says with a modest shrug.

“My life would have been completely different if it weren’t for one person’s act of compassion.” cs

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“You have three clear niches that are passionate about the city, meeting each other and getting excited.”

Brannigan’s own realitystory reveals even deeper reasons for her benevolence.

Once a teenage mom struggling as a fast-food worker making $2.85 an hour in Detroit, her situation changed forever when the manager at an engineering firm hired her to sketch threedimensional illustrations of car parts.

“I had brought in pictures I’d drawn of koala bears and things like that,” she remembers with a laugh.

“He obviously just felt sorry for me, but at five bucks an hour it was the lowest-paying job in the place, so I guess he figured it wasn’t a huge loss.”

She excelled at the work and began picking up on the mechanics of engineering. (“This was before computers,” she reminds. “It was all desks and chairs and T-squares and triangles.”)

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Did the U.S. government intentionally starve the American Indians to death by slaughtering the bison? Is there official documentation to support this claim? I’ve read a variety of accounts about the slaughter of the American bison—food, sport, shits and giggles. —Feeling Buffaloed in Texas ONE THING’S for sure: the latter half of the 19th century wasn’t such a hot time to be an American bison. The animals’ numbers, in the tens of millions when Europeans arrived on the continent, plunged to fewer than 400 before the end of the 1800s, with the worst of it coming between 1870 and 1883. There were, as you suggest, a number of reasons the bison took such a bad turn. A new tanning technology made the processing of hides more efficient; more extensive rail lines made transporting them easier; a burgeoning market thus inspired more buffalo hunters.

And then there’s the claim you’ve heard, Buffaloed: that the U.S. government—finding its westward expansion policies unwelcome to the people who, you know, already lived out there—made it a policy to slaughter the bison, not necessarily to starve the Native people to death, but to pressure them onto reservations. Certainly there was recent precedent for such a tactic: beginning in 1863, Colonel Kit Carson brought to near extinction the breed of

sheep called the churro as part of an overall campaign to destroy the Navajos’ livelihood in the southwest and thus pacify them. As regards the eradication of the bison, however, and its role in the Plains Wars in the 1860s through 1880s, things were a little less explicit.

A persuasive case comes in a 1994 paper

by David D. Smits in Western History Quarterly. Smits reminds us, first, just who happened to be prosecuting the campaign against the Plains Indians: generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Philip Sheridan, who’d enjoyed great success in laying waste to the Confederacy during the Civil War. They’d learned from that experience, Smits argues, that it’s not enough to fight the enemy on the battlefield: you’ve got to destroy his resources, as Sherman famously did on his March to the Sea. It’s true that Smits is working with thin official documentation—a notarized letter from President Ulysses S. Grant sure would help a historian out in this situation, but no one’s yet dug such a thing up. There’s plenty of other evidence to go around, though: • The simple fact is that, for whatever ultimate reason, the army killed a hell of a lot of bison, as shooting practice or as part of army-sponsored civilian hunts. And it was easier than fighting Native people on their own turf. Sometimes military commanders equated the two; Smits quotes Colonel George Custer alerting his men to “a chance for a great victory over that bunch of redskins the other side of the hill.” Custer was referring to bison.

• In 1869, the Army Navy Journal reported that Sherman had floated what Smits calls a “trial balloon”: he’d “remarked, in conversation . . . that the quickest way to compel the Indians to settle down to civilized life was to send ten regiments of soldiers to the plains, with orders to shoot buffaloes until they became too scarce to support the redskins.” In Smits’s view, this proposal was accepted tacitly if not publicly.

• In an 1868 letter to Sherman, Sheridan

wrote, “The best way for the government is to now make [resisting Plains warriors] poor by the destruction of their stock, and then settle them on the lands allotted to them”; Smits takes “stock” to include bison as well as horses.

• The growing hide market brought hunters to buffalo grounds in Texas that had been set aside for Native people; seeking admission anyway, the hunters approached a local military commander, Colonel Dodge, who at the least didn’t discourage them and seems to have suggested they could hunt in Indian territory without interference. Smits relates an earlier quote from Dodge: “Every buffalo dead is an Indian gone.”

All told, Smits believes (as do other historians) the dots connect sufficiently to reveal a government policy, however unspoken—he notes Sheridan’s “tendency, when dealing with contentious or potentially embarrassing matters, to issue oral rather than written commands.” Smits’s article occasioned a rebuttal from another academic, one William A. Dobak, whose arguments frankly strike me as weak.

(Taking issue with Smits’s use of private journals as sources, Dobak reminds us that “memoirists are not under oath”—as if historians should rely on sworn testimony and nothing less.) Still, they illuminate the void at the center of this question, where some paper evidence would, ideally, be.

So was there an “official” policy? I’m not convinced it particularly matters. We know the army enthusiastically slaughtered bison; we know it encouraged others to do so; we know that the men directing the campaign viewed this as an important front in the Indian wars. Official or no, the actions were deliberate, and the outcome devastating for any people or animals not lucky enough to be affiliated with the U.S. Army. Sheridan and Sherman really couldn’t have hoped for any better. cs By cecil adams Send questions to Cecil via straightdope.com

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Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the morning hours of April 17.

“At approximately 4:40 a.m., Metro officers responded to a report of an injured man, who was found on the shoulder of the roadway on Southbound Harry Truman Parkway. Upon arrival, officers found the man suffering from a serious gunshot wound,” police say.

The victim, Brandon Champion, 25, was transported to the hospital where he died.

“Detectives stress this does not appear to be a random shooting,” police report.

Man sought on aggravated assault, child cruelty charges

Detectives search for Mychal Jones, who is wanted for three counts of aggravated assault, cruelty to children, possession of a firearm and party to a crime.

Jones, 27, is 5-4, approximately 165 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.

“Current arrest warrants stem from a March 28 incident in which Jones allegedly had a confrontation with and fired a weapon at a female victim near the intersection of 31st St. and Atlantic,” police say.

“Jones then followed the car and smashed the window of the victim’s car. Jones is known to carry a firearm, so he should be considered armed and dangerous. He has been arrested nine times for various crimes, including firearms and drug related charges.”

Westside standoff ends ‘peacefully’

Police peacefully ended a four-hour standoff with a barricaded suspect at approximately 6 p.m., April 5, at a residence near the intersection of Augusta Avenue and McIntyre Street.

Woodrow Williams, 23, was taken into custody and served with felony warrants for aggravated assault, aggravated battery and kidnapping.

“Metro’s patrol officers, K9, and various elements of the Special Weapons and Tactics team responded to the incident and worked in conjunction with neighbors and the suspect’s family to peacefully resolve the situation,” police say.

“She wore a black shirt, black pants, a pink sweater and black leather flats,” police say.

Man shot on West 45th

Mychal Jones is sought by police

Shoplifter caught on video

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police seek the public’s help in identifying a woman “who stole an expensive purse from a downtown retailer on April 4,” police say.

Reportedly, the woman entered a store located on the 400 block of Whitaker Street in the afternoon hours. “The suspect then walked through the store as if she was shopping. Eventually, she inspected several purses before she chose a light in color purse and exited the store with it,” police say.

The suspect is described as a white female approximately five feet five to eight inches tall and weighs around 135 to 145 pounds with shoulder length brown hair.

Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at 3 a.m., April 16, in the 300 block of West 45th Street.

“Deangelo Smith, 29, walked up to a business in the area with a gunshot wound.

He was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with serious, but nonlife threatening injuries,” police say.

Two charged in 2015 Homicide

Detectives have charged Tyrell Smith, 25, and Arheem Deloach, 20, with the 2015 murder of Rashad Biggins, 21.

On April 14, warrants were served to Deloach at the Chatham County Detention Center, where he was serving time on an unrelated murder charge. Smith was arrested at his place of employment.

“On April 25, 2015, Biggins was found lying on the sidewalk on MLK Boulevard at Henry Street about 9:41 p.m. He was transported to Memorial University Medical Center, where he died shortly afterward,” police say. cs

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Eva Tiamat Medusa, 55, of the Phoenix area, has almost completed her journey (she calls it “transspecieism”) to become a “mythical beast”—ike a dragon videogame character —through purposeful facial scarring, surgical implants and even removal of both ears. “Tiamat” was born Richard Hernandez before becoming female and now sports such features as reptilian-style skin “scales,” green-colored “whites” of the eyes, “horns” on her forehead and, of course, breasts. (However, she is perhaps so far satisfied with one part, as she is still a “pre-op” transsexual.)

Government in Action

The Pentagon admitted recently that it has no way to know how many parts or devices are in its equipment inventory— except by going through its estimated 30 million contracts (on the text-unsearchable electronic database) one by one. For a recent Freedom of Information request from a software developer (for the Pentagon’s number of “HotPlug” power-extenders for computers), it quoted a retrieval price of $660 million to cover 15 million hours of work.

Wait, What? (1) The most recent problem with the Defense Department’s prospective, ultra-modern F-35 fighter jet, revealed in March, is that its “radar control” sometimes malfunctions and that system updates will not be ready until 2020. In the interim, an Air Force official advised that, as a workaround, the radar could be turned off and then back on again (similar to restarting a glitchy computer).

(2) Michael Ford, 36, a U.S. Embassy staff member in London, was sentenced in March to 57 months in prison for having run a “sextortion” email scheme preying on young girls—from his heavily monitored embassy computer workstation, operating undetected for two years. (One workday last April, for example, he sent 800 emails from his desk “phishing” for gullible social media users.)

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Downloads and Uploads: (1) A new weight-loss device being tested in the U.S. (“AspireAssist”) is billed as a less-expensive alternative to bariatric surgery, with Leading Economic Indicators the ability to evacuate up to 30 percent Inequality on Parade: (1) The city counof recently eaten food from the stomach cil in Palo Alto, California, trying to retain before digestion. A tube, through a port some of its Silicon Valley non-millionaires, in the stomach, sucks (“aspirates”) the proposed a subsidy plan in March to help food. (2) Researchers at HRL Laboratories with steep housing costs. In a town where in California, in a recent journal article, tiny homes sell for $2 reported that test subjects million (and are immediwithout airplane-pilot ately knocked down and knowledge nonetheless perrebuilt), subsidies will be formed flight simulations 33 available even to families percent better than a control earning $250,000 a year. group after the researchers LAST WEEK (2) In February, a family uploaded electrical signals TO VOTE court in England reduced to certain piloting-helpful FOR THE BEST OF the child-support payareas of their brains.

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O Canada! financier Christopher Latest Behavior StanRokos to the mother of dards: (1) The town council his 7-year-old son from in Bracebridge, Ontario, the equivalent of about approved a new munici$17,000 a month to about pal bylaw in March ending $11,300—though that existing prohibitions on amount includes more people engaging in “yellthan $1,200 a month for ing, shouting, hooting or “wine” (perhaps, in case similar noises.” (Other the kid is a handful). noise controls, such as on The giant HSBC Bank, audio devices, or by humans which was let off the hook between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., remain in in 2012 for its money-laundering by paying a $1.9 billion settlement and promising effect.) (2) Also in March, the city council in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, was conto vigilantly guard against future money sidering a proposed anti-bullying bylaw laundering, was revealed in March to be prohibiting gossip or (according to the regressing. HSBC’s monitor said that the National Post) “rumor- mongering, namebank somehow failed to stop transactions calling, taunting, mocking and ostracizby a company whose professed business ing” -- not only in the streets and parks included exporting miniskirts to Iran but in “public” places such as bars and (which would be against international restaurants. sanctions but also not exactly smart business). In another incident, a 19-year-old Mexican man in the drug-cartel-intensive The Underrated Goldfish Veterinarian Tristan Rich, in MelSinaloa state was allowed to open a pribourne, Australia, was credited in March vate-wealth account with just a bagful of with saving the life of a 9-year-old goldfish cash, claiming to be a “shrimp farmer.” (“Bubbles”) by removing its brain tumor.

Latest Religious Messages Dr. Rich had to first figure out how to In March, Kingdom Church, in the keep Bubbles out of water long enough to south London district of Camberwell, was operate, but finally rigged a contraption fined the equivalent of about $10,900 by to continually splash water over the gills. the Southwark Council for its amplified This was Dr. Rich’s second heroic goldfish music and incessant “loud preaching,” ritsurgery. (Bubbles’ breed was not reported; ually performed “almost daily” at around ordinary goldfish can be purchased for less 3 a.m. A spokesperson told the London than $1.)

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Bad enough that Alfonso Mobley Jr., 26, is a “sovereign citizen,” self-proclaimed as exempt from obeying laws or paying taxes, but on April 5 he also lost both hands— when a bomb he was working on exploded in Columbus, Ohio. The bomb was made of the same material as that in the November terrorist attacks in Paris. A 2010 FBI report labeled sovereign citizens a domestic terrorist group, but Mobley’s associate (who was not hurt) told police the bomb was to be simply a diversion for their planned bank or armored-car robbery.

Recurring Themes

(1) First it was “Pastafarians” of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster insisting on wearing colanders for driver’s license photos. Then, in Portland, Oregon, last year, a man who goes by “Bishop” insisted on his own driver’s license “religious covering”—a “fox” hat to honor his “seven drums” religion. The DMV turned him down, but in March 2016, he won his appeal. (2) In the latest episode of an over-the-top obsessive cat, Sarah Nathan’s “Brigit,” age 6, had her cover blown in March when she collected a dozen boxer briefs and about 60 socks—all apparently klepto-lifted from neighbors in Hamilton, New Zealand. Nathan admitted that she may ultimately have to stash some underwear around her farm just to keep Brigit stimulated.

A News of the Weird Classic (February 2012)

The varsity girls’ basketball teams at predominantly white Kenmore East High School near Buffalo, New York, have, for several years (until 2011), psyched themselves up in a pre-game locker room ritual by chanting, inexplicably, “One, Two, Three, (n-word (plural))!” before running out onto the court. Although the white players called use of the word a “tradition” (passed down from year to year), and not a racial “label,” the team’s only black player not surprisingly had a problem with it and reported it to school officials. According to a December (2011) Buffalo News report, it was always a players-only tradition, and no adult was aware of the chant, but upon learning of it, officials immediately banned it.

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March Madness has come to an end. Your Savannah Stopover wristband, cut free, is safe in your treasure box of mementos, and your Savannah Music Festival lanyard swings wistfully from a doorknob. Sure, it’s nice to kick your feet up in the evenings and soak up the gorgeous transition weather, but maybe you’re getting a little restless.

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We know ‘em and we love ‘em: Deland, Florida’s Roadkill Ghost Choir is a Savannah favorite, and they’ll be kicking off Stopover’s spring festivities at The Jinx on Saturday. The band played Stopover in 2013, circled back later that year to hit The Jinx with Dead Confederate and performed at 2014’s Revival Fest. Their sound is distinctly Southern with ambient swells, chilling builds, and stirringly passionate vocals. It’s a perfect fit with Savannah’s own Nightingale News.

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A zany renegade of England’s 1970s new wave scene, Wreckless Eric is still kicking, and boy, are we glad.

The singer of “Whole Wide World” (one of the best punk rock songs of all time) is doing a little Southeastern tour in promotion of his latest LP, AmERICa, which boasts all the jangly, hooky feels of his early work. The Stopover team is thrilled to bring the cult icon to Savannah.

“We saw him up at Bragg Jam,” Robaudo explains. “He played the Revival Fest stage in a little record shop. We chatted right after and he really wanted to go to Savannah. We kept in touch, and lo and behold!”

Eric’s open date landed on a Sunday—a tough club date in Savannah. The Stopover crew got creative, and now Savannah gets to experience a truly unique Wreckless Eric show: free, all-ages, and early, on Congress Street Social Club’s patio.

Sunday, May 1, 5:30 p.m., free, all-ages

Son Little @The Jinx

Son Little hits SAV on his way to Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta.

Fans of Leon Bridges-style soul, acoustic blues, and hip-hop fusion will get hooked on Son Little’s tunes.

Behind the scenes, Stopover staff are constantly following tour dates closely, looped in with bookers and promoters, working hard to bring the best of the best to Savannah. It takes a keen ear and a sharp eye, and sometimes, magic just happens.

“He’ll be on tour with Shakey Graves, who had a date fell through,” says Robaudo.

As soon as Stopover saw the cancelled date, they swooped in.

Stay tuned for additional artists on this particular show.

Friday, May 13, 9:30 p.m., $10 via ticketfly.com, $15 day of show, 21+

Caleb Caudle, Jason Bible @Trinity United Methodist Church

Caleb Caudle was the talk of the town after his Revival Fest 2015 appearance, and a chance to see the country singersongwriter in such an intimate space is sure to be a rarity soon enough. Garnering breathless praise from the likes of Rolling Stone, Huffington Post, American Songwriter, and more, his February release, Carolina Ghost, will appeal to both oldschool country fans and lovers of new school artists like Jason Isbell and Justin Townes Earle.

“We’re going to set it up in the Opry style,” Peter Robaudo, Stopover’s Director of Talent and Systems Management, shares. Expect a personable, unplugged, one-microphone situation.

Who better to kick off such an evening than our own Jason Bible of The Train Wrecks?

Thursday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., $10 via ticketfly.com, $15 day of show, all-ages

Highly Suspect, Slothrust @The Jinx Chrome Pony, Wet Socks, Brooklyn’s Highly Suspect may have Garden Giant @The Jinx started out in the trenches singing Pink Floyd covers for their supper, but the times have changed. Seven years later, the hard rock trio has received two Grammy nominations: Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song for “Lydia,” a radio favorite.

“Their agent, Gregg Little, came to Savannah,” Robaudo remembers. “We actually had drinks together at The Jinx, and he loved the venue, just completely got it. He picked these guys up right before they got nominated for Grammys.”

The awesome trio Slothrust opens.

Wednesday, May 11, 9 p.m., sold out, 21+

This one’s a stacked rock ‘n’ roll bill with one of Stopover 2016’s best bands headlining.

If you’re a rock ‘n’ roll fan who missed Chrome Pony during this year’s fest, you probably heard the rave reviews of their energetic set. Snotty, garagey, and supercatchy, it’s fun stuff that fits perfectly with Wet Socks’ scuzz and Garden Giant’s riffladen heft.

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‘Nothing is happening in a vacuum’ Mobley returns to SAV with one of 2016’s most infectious and poignant EPs

by Anna Chandler

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It can be tough to catch everyone you’d like to see during the narrow weekend of Savannah Stopover. Lucky for us, the fest tends to be an introduction to a musicloving city for a number of up-and-coming bands; after March, many make sure to fit a Savannah date on their upcoming tour.

Mobley took over Club One during Stopover VI, entrancing the audience with his spindly, grooving blend of R&B and electro-pop (think along the lines of The Weeknd, TV on the Radio, and Thom Yorke’s solo stuff). With velvety vocals and tight beats, songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/mastermind Anthony Watkins II is sure to thrill the crowd in his return.

Watkins is currently touring in support of a new EP, Some Other Country. Through eight tracks, Watkins ensnares the listener with contagious hooks and a dialogue about what it means to be black in America in 2016.

We chatted about his innovative blend of film and music (check out the latest Mobley video, “Solo,” co-choreographed

by Watkins), politics in pop music, and how a mobile childhood broadened his worldview.

You were just in Savannah! How was Stopover?

I had a great time. Savannah is a lovely city and the people with Stopover were great about making sure I was taken care of well.

Mobley used to feature multiple people. How did the project become what it is today?

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Well, I still play in band form live for most of my shows (my drummer had a conflict during Stopover so I played it alone). In terms of the songwriting, Mobley has always been a more or less solo project.

You studied film. Which came first, film or music? How do they impact and inform one another?

I did. I’m not sure I recall which came first—I don’t think I’ll ever feel like more than a highly20 motivated novice when it comes

to either.

In terms of their impact on each other, there are the more obvious things, like the fact that I direct my music and produce visuals for my live show, but I also think that having a conceptual vocabulary for film impacts the way that I think about and make music. I think that holds true across most of the things I’ve learned in life: having access to different frameworks and perspectives as you move through the world really changes you.

You grew up all over the place—do you find that had an effect on your art (film and music) and/or stylistic influences?

I think the last thing I said applies. Seeing the ways that people in different places interact with and think about things makes you more aware of the aspects of your worldview that you take as fixed or granted (even if they aren’t). My hope would be that all of that moving about has made me more open and nuanced in the way I see the world and, consequently, a better artist.

You have an incredible voice, particularly the way you alternate between belting and keeping that breathless, more intimate sound. Did you grow up singing? How has your vocal style developed?

I really appreciate you saying that. I didn’t start singing until I was in college. I think the development of my vocal style could be described as torturous, protracted trial and error. It’s gratifying to hear that people find anything pleasing about my voice because, whatever it is they like, I’m confident that very little of it was there at the start.

What are you hoping listeners take away from the lyrical content of Some Other Country?

I firmly believe that the meaning of my songs isn’t something that I make for the audience, but rather with them, through them, so it’s really not for me to say in any specific sense. Generally, I hope that people find that meaningful thoughts and emotions are provoked when they interact with my words.

There’s been a lot of talk recently— particularly around Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance—of pop music being unnecessarily politicized. I was recently reading some comments from Bruce Springsteen’s announcement that he wouldn’t be playing North Carolina in protest of the recent “Bathroom Bill”—one that particularly stood out was “SHUT UP AND SING!”—suggesting a performer exists merely to perform, and that taking political or social stances is in conflict with their role as an entertainer. You meld many genres into your own, but it’s certainly heavy on pop and dance music.

As you prepare to release something that’s distinctly influenced by current events, what are your thoughts on the idea that politics should stay out of pop music?

I think that the notion that politics can stay out of pop music (or anything, for that

matter) is, at best, poorly considered and, at worst, self-serving. From the standpoint of the artist, one may or may not explicitly address current events or the contemporary political climate, but they will always inform what one creates and inflect the ways in which the work is interpreted by the audience.

If I write a song called “Life is Good” from my mansion in The Hamptons, it will mean something different to me and everyone else than if I write exactly the same song from a prison cell. That’s political—in the one instance, I may be interested in upholding the status quo and, in the other, resisting it.

If I choose to make art (or move through the world) in a way that I believe will be interpreted as ‘apolitical,’ I’m doing just that: making a choice. That choice sends a message and the message is political. That choice reflects things about my priorities, my social position, etc. Taking NC HB2 as an example, I’d imagine that there are many people who would love to stop talking about it, but feel so directly impacted by it or so convicted by their consciences that they feel compelled to do so.

To put it more succinctly, nothing is happening in a vacuum—anything anyone says, makes, does (and the way that is interpreted by others) is shaped by everything happening around us.

You’ve said the lyrics on your upcoming LP, Fresh Lies, are a metaphorical conversation between yourself and America as lovers in a dysfunctional relationship. If America was a person and you were dating, how would you describe the mechanics and timeline of your relationship?

Well, one of the limits of applying a metaphor to something so large as my relationship with my country is that the metaphor can only accurately capture and characterize certain aspects. We often save our very best and our very worst for those closest to us. What I hoped to capture through the metaphor was the complex, often confusing, ways that affection, loyalty, conflict can act on two people when they feel bound to each other. CS

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Sparkle and shimmy with some top-tier burly talent! Get a mid-week pick-me-up with tantalizers Fancy Feast (Miss Coney Island 2016), Tiger Bay (winner of the “Huh?” Golden Pastie Award, 2015), Seattle’s Porcelain and the Lowcountry’s own Evelyn DeVere (she calls Charleston home, but is currently based in New York).

Together, they’re all hitting The Jinx stage to present a evening of sizzling and glitzy entertainment. From classic burlesque to new acts, the Wham Bam Glitter Glam show promises something for everyone.

Savannah’s own Rebel Belle of Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue will provide a great Hostess City welcome to the traveling showgirls.

Wednesday, April 20, 9 p.m., 21+

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Come Back Alice @Barrelhouse South

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Fans of cabaret, swing, gypsy, and tunes both whimsical and unexpected will dig Come Back Alice’s strange brew. Distinctly Southern in its swampy swagger, bubbling with funky grooves and oozing Eastern European cool, the Sarasota troupe employs an eclectic array of instrumentation to spin fanciful tales both folky and inventive.

Tony Tyler heads up the crew with bold vocals, guitar, and Hammond B3 organ. Dani Jaye adds fiddle, guitar, and great harmonies; “Big Bad” John Werner slaps the bass, with Yral Morris on percussion. Arrive ready to dance!

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Spend your Sunday celebrating the legacy of jazz royal Duke Ellington with The Savannah Jazz Orchestra and special guests! The most noteworthy composer in the history of jazz, Ellington composed over 1,000 songs during his career. Enjoy a collection of his finest tunes performed by a crop of regional and local talent.

Randall Reese and Teddy Adams lead the Savannah Jazz Orchestra.

The group has already paid tribute to Ellington (and Johnny Mercer, too) on their CD Satin Doll. Get ready to be serenaded by brass, piano, bass, percussion and vocals.

The Orchestra welcomes a very special guest for the occasion: saxophonist Alfred “Al” Waters. The Jacksonville resident has been performing since middle school, going on to attend Florida A&M University and play in their Symphonic Band. Up until his sophomore year of college, Waters played trumpet; joining the university’s jazz band led him to saxophone and, subsequently, performances with Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells, Donald Byrd, and many more well-known artists.

After some time as Band Director at Virginia Union University, Waters decided to become a full-time professional musician. Gigging with the likes of The Temptations, Barry Manilow, and Milt Jackson led to becoming a touring member of the Savoy Sultans. In 1990, he landed a dream gig: performing with legend Ray Charles in his band.

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The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night Rachael’s 1190 Team Trivia Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia World of Beer Trivia

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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

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Barrelhouse South Morning Fatty Basil’s Pizza and Deli Sarah Poole Bay Street Blues Hitman Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals) Cocktail Co. Laiken Love Dollhouse Bane, Down to Nothing, Expire, Vatican, Rhythm of Fear Jazz’d Tapas Bar Trae Gurley Molly MacPherson’s Waits & Co. Nine Drayton Jimmy Taylor Experience Rocks on the Roof Droppin’ Dimes The Foundery Coffee Pub Open Mic Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill 24 Open Mic

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Richards The Wormhole Mobley, Miguel Moure

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Hardcore legends Bane are back in Savannah to bid farewell for a second time. OK, so it’s a little confusing: the band released their farewell album, Don’t Wait Up, in 2014, and the coinciding tour was mistakenly billed as a farewell tour in many instances. They’ve set an expiration date this go-round: June 18, 2016 at Worchester Palladium will truly be their final show, so go get your stage dives in while you still can. thurs., april 21, doors at 6:30 p.m., $15 via 912shows.bigcartel.com, all-ages Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Acoustic Thursday

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Elvis takes the train home to Memphis.

Photo by Alfred Wertheimer

On a train, a young man rests his chin on his hand as he gazes at the passing scenery. He’s alone in the car with a portable record player perched on his lap, lanky legs stretched out. Though his profile is only partially visible, his features are still obviously striking: slick hair, dark as night, perfect nose, eyes that pierce even while staring off in a concentrated daze.

The door to the private car is open, but it’s clearly a moment of valued solitude— and one of the last there would be for budding superstar Elvis Presley.

“Elvis at 21” opens at the Jepson this weekend. A look into 21-year-old Presley’s life through the lens of Alfred Wertheimer, it’s a riveting and stunning exhibition that vacillates between Presley’s most private and public performances.

1956 was Presley’s crucial year: he released his first record through RCA Victor, made his first television appearance on the Dorsey Brothers’ Stage Show on CBS, and began his film career. It was the year he was crowned the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

As the Mississippi boy was catapulted into a world of hysterical fans and hit songs, a 26-year-old photographer was getting his own feet wet in the entertainment business. Hired by RCA Victor to shoot Presley (a new signee with one hit, “Heartbreak Hotel”), Wertheimer and his camera got a truly intimate peek into Presley’s day-to-day.

“He permitted closeness,” Wertheimer, who passed away in 2014, said in a 2010 interview. “Without that I wouldn’t have gotten my intimate photographs. With Elvis, you could get within three feet.”

“I think they related really well,” says Courtney McNeil, Chief Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Jepson. “Elvis just let him become invisible.”

McNeil cites the famous photos of Presley and a date sharing a moment in a stairwell as an example of just how close Wertheimer got to his famous subject. “[Wertheimer] looked up and realized Elvis had gotten away,” she explains. “He peered down the stairwell and started shooting. He realized he couldn’t get the shot he needed...so he pretended he was a maintenance man and made his way—‘Coming through!’ and they paid no attention!”

While a number of the images in “Elvis at 21” are quite recognizable and have been slapped on everything from t-shirts to playing cards, many in the collection didn’t receive much exposure.

“There was a small interest after Elvis died, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that Christopher Murray, a gallerist in Washington, D.C. who really specializes in rock ‘n’ roll photography, worked [with Wertheimer] on getting them out there,” McNeil explains.

Murray is the featured speaker for the opening of the exhibition.

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The heart of the right here in Savanshow is the push and nah, when “Mr. pull between the Dynamite” himself spotlight and muchperformed two shows needed seclusion. We on June 15th at the Sports Arena (2519 E. see Presley shift: he’s Gwinnett Street). an idol bathed in limelight. He’s a new star In addition to exhaustively splayed Murray’s informaacross a pile of fan lettive introduction, ters. He’s a kid eating a the Jepson will celbowl of soup. ebrate the exhibi“The chance to tion’s arrival with a see somebody on the sock hop. Savannah cusp of fame is a really Ballroom Dance Stuinteresting oppordio will lead dance tunity,” observes demonstrations, and McNeil. “You see how there will be plenty he carries himself, of Elvis-inspired food and the signs of fame for noshing (perhaps are starting to filter featuring his favorite into his world.” sandwich, peanut Over a few particu- Top: Presley and date touch tongues in a butter, banana, and larly touching photo- stairwell. Bottom: The King on a Harley. bacon?). graphs, Presley makes Photo by Alfred Wertheimer “We really wanted his way home to Memto capitalize on the phis. Eager to see his fun of the subject,” family, he has the conductor stop the train says McNeil. “This is a spring show headearly so he may jump off and walk the rest ing into summer, and we’re starting to just of the way. In a shot taken from inside the feel more festive.” train, we see Presley sharing his address Foremost, McNeil hopes that people of with a stranger, asking for directions. In all ages will be able to dig a little deeper the next two images, he waves farewell to into the life and humanity of one of the the train. world’s most recognizable icons.

The mind reels looking at these “This emphasizes that Elvis is someone moments of intentional solitude, surely we all think we know, but I’d argue that much-needed in Presley’s demanding you don’t know as much as you think you schedule. And while these lovely, fleeting know,” suggests McNeil. “Whether you’re seconds are beautiful and immersive, flush a music fan or not, the idea of fame and the with the promise of youth and history in affect it has on the life of a person—who’s the making, there’s that underlying cura human being—is a discussion that still rent of inevitable tragedy. That knowing relates to issues we have in society.” CS will make your eyes sting.

The exhibition features 40 total photos, Elvis at 21 Opening Lecture and printed from the original negatives, in two Celebration When: Thursday, April 21 sets: a group taken in March 1956 in New Where: Jepson Center for the Arts York, and a group taken in the end of June Details: Lecture at 6 p.m, sock hop at 7 p.m. through early July. The second set was Cost: Free for members, $12 for non-members shot mere days after Presley’s appearance

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time periods, styles, and media, ranging from 19th-century paintings to digital interactive installations. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Art Life — Photography by Labeeb Abdullah. April 21-June 12. whatisthebutcher.com/.

The Butcher Tattoo Studio, 19 East Bay St.

Nature at a Glance — With an eye towards nature, Sheila Wood Hancock’s impressionistic oil paintings capture the warmth and serenity found in marsh landscapes and meticulously-constructed bird’s nests. Through April 30. Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St.

Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer — Taken during the year Elvis Presley turned 21, Alfred Wertheimer’s photographs are a remarkable visual record of rock ‘n’ roll’s most enduring figure. April 22-Oct. 2.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Look Here! — Look Here!, a pop-up exhibition of new works by over 100 emerging artists, will be on view at Welmont. Juried by established photographers and creative professionals Ann Jastrab, Eduardo Angel, Greer Muldowney, Mark Dorf, Christopher Lane, and Monika Merva, the exhibition represents a variety of innovative approaches to photography and video. April 22-23. Welmont Gallery, 1930 Montgomery Ave. National Poetry Month Art Unveiling — Estuary, the literary magazine of Savannah State, commissioned the painting of eight portraits in celebration of National Poetry Month. Panhandle Slim, local artist, created the works that will be unveiled.

Portraits include Gwendolyn Brooks, Kendrick Lamar, Alice Walker, Tim Seibles, Sjohnna McCray, A. Jamal Toure, Cornelia Bailey, and Edward Fletcher, aka Duke Bootee. Free and open to the public Thu., April 21, 4:30 p.m.

Savannah State University, 3219 College St.

Continuing Exhibits 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. Through May 1. 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 provocatively disparate and deeply connected. Part of deFINE ART. Through June 12. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Eleanor Dixon Stecker — In her 50-year career, artist Eleanor Dixon Stecker has worked as a commercial illustrator, art director, teacher, computer graphics designer, painter, portraitist and watercolor painter.

Through April 30. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

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The Future Was Then — Monumental installation by Daniel Arsham created specifically for the museum’s Pamela Elaine Poetter Gallery for deFINE ART 2016. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Parish Kohanim — Parish is an award winning commercial photographer and has been a Canon “Explorer of Light” since 1994.

Opening reception is April 22 from 6-8PM. Galerie 124, 124 East Taylor Street.

A group portrait show opens at Gallery Espresso with a reception Friday night.

Georgia Dispatch — From Bradley Lock and Key Shop in coastal Savannah, Georgia, to BabyLand General Hospital, the Cabbage Patch Kids adoption center in Cleveland, Georgia, these photographs by Brad Zellar create an engaging time-lapse portrait of Georgia’s past and present. Part of deFINE ART. Through May 3.SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Identity — This event is an art show where each artist explores different aspects of identity. The artists featured in this exhibition are Shayla Thomas, Tashara Jackson, Jacobia Boyd, Papamamour Touray and Aaryn McDade. Free. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. I’m Your Biggest Fan — The exhibit will showcase over 60 small works of celebrity portraiture. Juliana Peloso is an award winning artist who has exhibited her paintings in several galleries and museums from the Oregon coast to the low country of Georgia. Through May 7. Location Gallery, 417 Whitaker St. Journey Elsewhere: Musings from a Boundless Zoo — Multi-venue exhibition by SCAD alumnus Lavar Munroe (B.F.A. illustration) with recent works that explore his ongoing interest in the phenomena of the “human zoo” in place during colonial times, and its impact on the politics of representation in the present. Part of deFINE ART. Through April 24.SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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

The Portraits: Group Show — Four local artists will be featured in the show: Chris D’Antonio, Gordon Rabut, Clayton Walsh, and Lomaho Kretzmann. Opening reception April 22, 6-9pm. Through May 2. galleryespresso. com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. Prints from the Collection — This exhibit features approximately 40 European and American works dating from the 16th century through 1945 and includes works by Rembrandt, Cezanne, Degas, Renoir, Goya, and others. This exceptional exhibit at the Telfair Academy, Savannah’s only historic mansion and art museum, includes original etchings, lithographs and wood engravings on paper by Rembrandt, Cezanne, Degas, Renoir, Goya, and others. It also features American printmakers, such as Whistler and Bellows, and a special selection focused on the South. The exhibit includes one of the most recognizable images in the world, Adam and Eve, by Albrecht Dürer. Through July 17. telfair.org. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. Randy Akers and Fran Kaminsky — Randy Akers shows his textural, abstract paintings from four bodies of work. Fran Kaminsky will display her sculptures. A portion of sales will support Hospice Savannah’s extra programs and services not covered

by Medicare or other insurances. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Rescued Papers: Works by Bede Van Dyke — Bede Van Dyke shows repurposed works and the students of J.G. Smith Elementary, Garrison K-8, and Beach High show repurposed electronic creations. Through April 29. Cultural Arts Gallery, 9 W. Henry St. Rorschach — Installation of 70 pieces of flattened antique silver, seeming to levitate just above the gallery floor by Cornelia Parker. Part of deFINE ART. Through June 12.

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Tim Seibles: ‘We need laughter as much as the capacity to be serious’ Acclaimed poet is one of several special guests at Savannah State University event for National Poetry Month

IN a unique event marking National Poetry Month, Savannah State University will honor some of the great voices in modern American poetry, from the written word to storytelling to hip-hop.

There will be readings, workshops, and the unveiling of a series of portraits by local artist Panhandle Slim, commissioned

by Estuary, SSU’s literary magazine.

The honorees, each depicted in Panhandle Slim’s signature colorful style, are Gwendolyn Brooks, Alice Walker, Kendrick Lamar, Tim Seibles, SSU adjunct instructor and Walt Whitman Award winner Sjohnna McCray, SSU adjunct instructor and storyteller A. Jamal Toure, Geechee author and storyteller Cornelia Bailey, and SSU lecturer and hip-hop legend Edward Fletcher, aka Duke Bootee.

Their portraits will be unveiled in the lobby of Payne Hall on Thursday, April 21, at 4:30 p.m. Bailey, Fletcher, Toure, Seibles and Panhandle Slim will be in attendance.

National Book Award nominee Tim Seibles will also hold a student workshop and two public readings. The Philadelphia native is the author of five critically acclaimed books of poetry and is professor of English and Creative Writing at Old Dominion University in Virginia.

We spoke to Seibles last week.

Poetry seems to be in kind of a renaissance. The last time I remember poetry getting so much attention was the big Spoken Word open mic boom. Did that sort of fade away?

Tim Seibles: Oh, people are still doing open mics! That’s not going to fade away.

It’s not as big a fad as it once was, but people are still very serious about it.

I always tell them it’s great to perform well and recite and be dramatic, but it will be that much better if you know what you’re doing and where you’re going with your writing.

If a student says, “I only want to be a spoken word artist,” I might say, well, you probably don’t want to be in my class. But let’s see what happens when your spoken word poems are subjected to critique, and you’re pushed to find ways to improve them. If they think their work is beyond critique, they won’t last long.

If someone doesn’t want to write poetry that will stand up on the page as well as it does out on the air, that’s fine, it’s their business. But it’s not my approach.

You aren’t afraid of long form poems.

No, I’m not! (laughs) When you work at the longer end of the spectrum you gain more and more knowledge about how a poem or story moves. Now, if I’m writing a haiku, of course I only have three lines in 17 sylTim Seibles will give readings and teach workshops. Photo by jennifer fish

Let’s turn that around. At this stage of your well-established career, how might you subject yourself to critique?

I don’t take workshops so much anymore, though I’ve certainly taken many, many workshops over the years. What you hope is the things you learn both as an undergrad and a graduate student, and in writing workshops, will continue all your life. One of the ways is to read poets you think are doing things you may not know how to do, but things you just like very much.

There comes a time you realize there’s only so much other people can teach you, and then you have to be smart and careful enough to make the best decisions about your work.

Someone like Toni Morrison or Langston Hughes, for example, later in their lives you wouldn’t tell them how to write!

The thing you have to remember, though, is they have fought hard to get where they are and are more critical of their own work than others might be. If your ego isn’t out of control, your standards will keep getting higher and higher as you age as a writer.

You will hold a workshop with Savannah State students. As an educator, do you find poetry has trouble translating to a 140-character social media world?

Reading has fallen to some extent into the shadow of the Tweet, of the glowing screen, of the video game. Reading patiently and thoughtfully has become somewhat under siege in the last 20 years.

Students are less patient as readers and consequently less patient as writers.

Truthfully even with a sonnet, in terms of serious reading some students find it

The portrait of Tim Seibles by Panhandle Slim is one of eight by the local artist commissioned especially for this event.

lables. You can only mess it up so many ways! (laughs) Do you ever discourage young poets from topics they just might not have enough life experience with?

No. You have to let them write what they feel they must write about. If they don’t have a complex grasp of issues of poverty and racism, well, let them feel moved to begin. If they feel compelled to write, you’ve got to let them go, and say this is how you might do this more convincingly.

Maybe they begin by talking about one event. Then you get them trying to imagine scenarios in which poverty plays a part, prison life plays a part. Add a dimension to get closer to the kind of perspective that would make the poem more convincing.

You’re known for writing on serious topics such as racism and poverty, but your sense of humor is never far away.

I very much believe that poetry should be able to be extremely serious, and also to enter realms that tickle us.

It’s a reflection of the whole spectrum of human feeling. By all means, be morbidly serious if you must be. You can write about something as serious as death, but at the same time we need laughter as much as the capacity to be serious.

I like to run the gamut as much as I can.

That’s rooted in the way I was taught at my first workshops. Teachers would read poems of all kinds. I want that same wit in what I do.

You write about many topics particular to the African American experience, but your work covers a lot of ground and is relatable to pretty much anybody. Do you sometimes feel pigeonholed as a quote/unquote “black poet?”

Well, I often find my books in the Black Literature section of bookstores. I don’t mind that too much. It does allow people to find my work more easily in a bookstore.

My goal is to be in as wide a spectrum as I can. I know black life, I lived in urban Philadelphia. And I’ve also been lucky enough to spend time outside of urban settings. I find beauty in all kinds of things.

I love the urban dialect black people speak. And I love the elegant English of Shakespeare. Each carries its own freight.

But if someone says, “He’s a great black poet,” there are two ways to take that. Certainly, I’m black, I’m proud to be black, and I’m always glad when someone likes my poetry. Poetry reflects my experience as a black man in America, but it’s also Poetry with a capital P, encompassing whatever territory is my wont.

To call me a “black poet” is correct, but you never hear someone called a “white poet.” Langston Hughes, for example, is a black poet but he’s mostly a great poet.

I don’t know, maybe we should talk about someone like Walt Whitman as a “great white poet.” I generally want people to be more aware of what they’re saying.

None of us gets a pass. Everyone is to some extent beholden to the social context you live in and how you live in it. cs Panhandle Slim’s portraits will be unveiled in Payne Hall on Thurs., April 21, 4:30 pm. Bailey, Fletcher, Toure, Seibles and Slim will attend.

Tim Seibles hosts creative writing workshop with SSU students April 21 9-10:30 am. April 22 Noon in Adams Hall, Seibles leads African American Poetry talk (free & open to public).

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a little intimidating, because they’re not used to sitting down to read, to really spend time looking at a poem. What it says, how it says what it says, why the author chose this word rather than another word.

Right now because of the speed of screen culture, some students have lost the feel for reading patiently in long and short form.

By Jim Morekis

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Bohemian Rhapsody

River Street hotel debuts new seasonal menu

By Jared A. Jackson

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APRIL 20-26, 2016

THE BOHEMIAN Riverfront Hotel debuted its Spring menu last Thursday, and I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to experience it first, along with some of the city’s finest journalists who were also invited to enjoy a beautiful evening.

We all met at their Rocks on the Roof bar at the top floor of this beautiful hotel, which has one of the best views of the city that you can enjoy while having a drink in your hand.

Speaking of which, we were welcomed with a delicious local cocktail dubbed “The Bohemian Mule” which helped the night get started.

I’m big on details, almost as much as I am witnessing that patience and emphasis on customer service, translate into the culture of a kitchen. I have to say that this staff was one of the most well-trained I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing.

Focusing on who needed what and when, timing out the flow of the courses like a symphony, while not allowing my glass to stoop too low, to them seemed like a mastered art form. Had the food not been so incredible, the staff might’ve made the night.

Back to the food. The chef brought out a few quick spring time flatbreads to soak up the first round of cocktails, before escorting us to the VIP room for the main event.

Feeling saucy, and ready for something to hit my tastebuds, I was greeted with wine, jalapeno cornbread, and a Hunter’s Board to munch on as we sipped and laughed.

That prosciutto. That triple-cream bleu cheese. I could feel the craftsmanship and time taken in every bite. I would have lingered there for hours, but they didn’t let us fill up too much, as they swiftly exchanged the boards with the appetizers.

Let me not gloss over the wine. The Kessler House actually blends their own wine in house, of which they have five to select from, and on this night the chef specifically paired one with each course. The combinations were so harmonious that the 30 transition from plate to glass was almost

The Bohemian debuted its new Spring menu and our correspondent and photographer were on the scene . Photos by melissa delynn

seamless. This was the real deal.

Moving on to the apps. I know scallops, and could see these were legit. U-10 scallops from Bedford, dry packed and pan seared to perfection. Served with a toasted pecan quinoa pilaf and carrot coulis.

My nut allergy unfortunately prevented me from tasting this mouthwatering plate, but I could tell by girlfriend, also photographer’s, reaction that I would have loved every minute of it.

Jealousy was not long lived, as I was able to enjoy the crab cakes next. Breaded, seared, and served on a bed of arugula and a classic remoulade. I was more than content.

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As the night cooled down, we ended things on a sweet note. We broke away from the family style aspect, as each guest was served a portion of The Bohemian’s signature chocolate nutella cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, as well as a slice of their praline ice box cake drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce. We washed that down with a glass of iced coffee du monde.

I’m all about culture, and I’m aware of how many shades that it can be created in.

Although you might initially group this hotel in with the rest of the River Street tourist trap, think twice.

The owners are originally from Savannah, and they take great pride in making sure their establishment embodies the local influence. Next time you find yourself downtown contemplating where to go next, take a stroll down the river and enjoy appetizers and drinks at The Bohemian’s rooftop.

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Salads were next, as we had three to taste, family style, which I thought continued to bring the room together. Again, beautiful intentional plating and unique flavor combinations. Big chunks of watermelon and feta served as the perfect juxtapositions for each other, as they were served on a bed of basil and mint topped with pumpkin seeds. It felt like summer on a plate. A roasted beet and yellow squash salad was next, served on a bed of arugula and topped with pistachios.

We finished the course with a roasted pear salad on a bed of mixed greens and watercress topped with cornbread croutons and fresh raspberries. Colorful and seasonal ingredients carried the way for all of these plates.

The main event consisted of some heavy hitters. Starting with their spice crusted grilled lamb chop. Prepared bone in and executed to perfection, it was served with grilled asparagus and mashed sweet potatoes, then topped with a pomegranate coulis.The symmetry between sweet and savory was like magic on this plate.

I had an incredible experience trying chicken spaetzle for the first time. Light and flavorful as there was a perfect mix of grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, baby spinach, and spaetzle, served with a grilled lemon for you to squeeze on top. I could have eaten the entire bowl they gave us to share.

The star of the night was BY FAR the shrimp and grits. I am a huge proponent of this dish, and I’m aware of how important this plate is to the culture of Savannah.

With that being said, I believe this is the best rendition of this dish that I have ever had.

Infused with a creole influence, the sauteed shrimp were tossed and coated in a spicy sauce that felt like it contained just the right amount of everything. The stone ground grits were cooked, cooled, and formed, just before being battered and deep fried.

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Let it pour Fabulous vintages, local chefs and fine art reign at the beach

By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

Photos by Wen McNally

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APRIL 20-26, 2016

Day drinking is a time-honored tradition on Tybee Island, and it’s always nice when it’s done with class.

Especially this week, when thousands of visitors exchange those ubiquitous red Solo cups for stemmed glasses for the 8th annual Tybee Wine Festival, taking place at various island locales April 20-24.

Featuring generous pours, dinner pairings from local chefs and a silent art auction, this five-day (and night!) gathering of oenophiles and gourmands once again brings together the finest of tastes in a relaxed beach setting—and yes, your flipflops still go with everything.

But don’t be too nonchalant: Tickets are going fast to this popular fundraiser for the historic Tybee Post Theater. Clear your schedule for the entire shebang or purchase each event separately online (a five dollar charge will be added at the door—if there’s room.)

“Every single event sold out in 2015, which we were pleased about, to say the least!” laughs Melissa Turner, the theater’s Executive Director.

“We now have people from all over the country planning their spring vacations to Tybee around the dates of the wine festival.”

The corks start popping Wednesday, April 20 with the Celebration Earth and Vine celebrity chef dinner in the fairy-lit grand ballroom of the Tybee Island Wedding Chapel. Coordinated by visionary restauranteur and culinary creative Kurtis Schumm, this homage to the planet’s bounty stars a complex charcuterie plate from the Florence’s Kyle Jacovino, herbed tuna crudo by Keith Laturre of Sandfly BBQ, and, from Michael Perez of Charleston’s wildly popular Indaco and Colletta restaurants, saffron-infused creste de gallo pasta with rock shrimp and uni butter.

“All the chefs are classically Italian trained, so the menu naturally took an 32 Italian direction,” says Schumm.

“Tybee time” up its fancy factor with the wine festival, but don’t worry, your flip flops go with everything.

“It’s a fun process to walk through the wines and talk it out with the chefs, pairing and planning the order the dishes.”

Schumm says he always gives his guest chefs their pick of what course they want to contribute, though he might have to change up that strategy.

“This is the second year in a row I’m stuck with the entrée because it’s the most work! We’ll draw straws next year,” he laughs.

This year’s lucky festival diners get to experience Schumm’s main course of sea bass Pantelleria à la nage, inspired by the old culinary adage: “Fish, in order to taste good, must swim three times: In water, in butter and in wine.”

Schumm and his wife, Sarah, own three island restaurants, and the couple will stay busy the following night when their Tybee Island Social Club hosts the Art of Pairing, an educational viticulture session disguised as a sumptuous five-course meal.

Guided by a professional sommelier, each dish will be enjoyed with an explanation of its accompanying wine and why it’s been matched.

The next night, however, there’s only one dish to keep track of when Marlin Monroe’s presents An Evening of Oysters and Wine on its beachside patio. Don’t let the simple menu fool you, though: These favorite gifts from the sea will be fixed six ways—grilled, on the half shell, marinated, confetti, Rockafannie and Tiger—and complemented by a dozen vintages from around the world. Paired with the sunset and live music, this favorite Friday event makes for quintessential Tybee time.

As always, Saturday is the Grand Tasting event on the lovely lawn in front of the historic Tybee Light Station, where those who crave variety can sip over 100 wines both international and domestic in the sunshine. Small bites from the island’s many restaurants invigorate the palate, and mellow music from the festival stage adds to the casual coastal atmosphere that keep folks coming back every year.

Beach-themed oil and acrylics from local artists will also be auctioned off during the festival, which raised $35,000 for the Tybee Post Theater last year. It all winds down Sunday with a champagne brunch,

and the folks at the Crab Shack will make sure no one leaves hungry.

While the locations and schedule of festival remain the same, there’s been a big development since tipplers convened in 2015: The 1930 Army venue, once in dire disrepair, has been operational since last fall, hosting music, movies and other events. But there is still work to be done.

“The restoration process continues,” reminds Turner, explaining that the nonprofit took out a $750K construction loan to get the doors open after 15 years of raising funds through the wine festival, the New Year’s Day Polar Plunge and private and corporate donations.

“We still need theatrical drapes, a proscenium above the stage and dressing rooms for the performers.”

In spite of these missing items, the theatre continues to boast a full schedule of upcoming events, including singer-songwriter Collin Gilmore with gypsy swing band Velvet Caravan and swamp rock legend Walter Parks.

The restored theater will be open throughout the wine festival so that those who have supported the event throughout the years can witness how those empty bottles and delicious meals have benefitted the cause.

“I definitely encourage people to stop by during the festival,” says Turner.

“Everyone should come by and see the fruits of their labor.” cs

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Calling all beer lovers: A call to action on SB 63

By Raymond Gaddy

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THERE’S a new development in the ongoing saga that is Senate Bill 63 (SB 63), the so called Beer Jobs Bill. For those of us behind, or just confused by the convoluted story, here’s a recap: • On July 1, 2015 SB 63 became law and went into effect. This law allows breweries to sell packaged tours that include “souvenir “beer as part of package. At this point the Georgia Department of Revenue (GADOR) draws up rules that allow breweries to sell the package tours at different price points. These price differences are often based on the types of beers consumed at the close of the tour.

• On September 15, 2015, after many breweries have invested in new tasting room spaces and hired staff to work those spaces, GADOR issues a bulletin stating that tours can no longer be based on the costs of the beer consumed.

• In January of this year, after calls from state leaders and lawmakers to reverse the GADOR bulletin, a compromise is issued allowing breweries to once again sell leveled tours while also allowing food sales onsite.

• On Monday, April 4 GADOR issues proposed regulations that would reverse the previously issued bulletin and bring rules into compliance with the deal reached in January.

These new regulations are still open for public comments and have not been finalized, that could happen in early May. In essence the new regulations essentially bring the Georgia craft beer industry back to the original SB 63 legislation that was passed last July. These regulations are as follows: • Allow brewers to again to sell brewery tours at variable prices based on the kind of beer offered.

• Allow special events at breweries and distilleries.

• Let brewers, distilleries and wholesalers use social media to alert the public about where to buy their products or advertise special events.

• Allow third parties to sell tour tickets.

• Let breweries and distilleries sell food onsite.

Still, some in the craft beer industry are suspicious of these new regulations, suggesting that it’s the ambiguity and constant change that have made the past year so difficult.

After the GADOR bulletin was issued last September many breweries were skittish about running any type of tour.

Many in the industry felt blindsided by the bulletin and feel these new regulations are just the reinstatement of their legal rights that were taken away in September.

While the new regulations will hopefully bring Georgia craft brewers back to where they thought they were a year ago Georgia is still not on a level playing field with the rest of the United States.

Georgia is one of two states that don’t allow direct sales to brewery visitors. All of the states adjacent to Georgia allow direct sales putting the state at a disadvantage when trying to lure new and expanding breweries.

If you want to insure that local breweries are able to at least sell tours with souvenir beers then take advantage of the Georgia Department of Revenue’s comment period.

The regulations can be found at: dor. georgia.gov/proposed-regulation-changes and comments can be emailed to” regcomments@dor.ga.gov Or you can write to: Regulations Comments Georgia Department of Revenue 1800 Century Blvd, NE Suite 15107 Atlanta, GA 30345-3205 Make your voice heard—let the Georgia Department of Revenue know that you want to be able to drink beer at your local brewery. cs

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multiplexes CARMIKE 10 www.carmike.com 511 Stephenson Ave. 353-8683

spotlight EISENHOWER savannah.spotlighttheatres.com/ 1100 Eisenhower Dr. 352-3533

\ REGAL SAVANNAH 10 www.regmovies.com 1132 Shawnee St. 927-7700

1901 E. Victory 355-5000

Carmike WYNNSONG 11 www.carmike.com 1150 Shawnee St. 920-3994

POOLER Stadium 12 www.gtcmovies.com 425 POOLER PKWY. 330-0777

ROYAL Cinemas POOLER www.royalcinemaspooler. com 5 TOWN CENTER CT. 988-4025

Indie venues Call or Visit the venue ‘s website for specific movies and times

Muse Arts Warehouse www.musesavannah.org 703 Louisville Rd (912) 713-1137

Sentient bean www.sentientbean.com 13 E Park Ave (912) 232-4447

Welcome to the Jungle: Disney’s latest depiction of Mowgli’s journey is fresh take on Kipling’s classic tale.

THE JUNGLE BOOK

/// Forget “The Bare Necessities”; the bare fact of the matter is that Disney’s 1967 animated hit The Jungle Book, the most famous film version of Rudyard Kipling’s stories, is the least effective of the various celluloid adaptations. Made during the studio’s mostly barren stretch between its two golden ages, the movie plays better in nostalgia-tinged memories than in the here-and-now, hampered by rudimentary animation, annoying interpretations of beloved characters and, save for the aforementioned “The Bare Necessities,” forgettable tunes.

Far better are the 1942 British production starring 18-year-old Sabu as Mowgli, the underrated 1994 take with 28-year-old Jason Scott Lee in the primary role, and, now, a new edition featuring 12-year-old newcomer Neel Sethi as the young boy raised by wolves.

This incarnation initially spends more time than the other versions on the wolf pack, as Raksha (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o) and Akela (Giancarlo Esposito) raise Mowgli alongside their cubs. But when the ferocious, man-hating tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) makes it clear that nothing will stop him from killing the boy, it’s decided that Mowgli will be taken to live with his own kind, escorted in his journey by his friend and protector, the noble panther Bagheera (Ben Kingsley).

But the trip doesn’t go as planned, with Mowgli finding himself alone and in the clutches of the snake Kaa (Scarlett Johansson) before he’s rescued by the garrulous bear Baloo (Bill Murray). Yet his troubles

are just getting warmed up, as he still has to contend with a seemingly crazed ape named King Louie (Christopher Walken) as well as the ever-present threat of Shere Khan.

In much the same manner as Kenneth Branagh’s enchanting Cinderella last year, director Jon Favreau and scripter Justin Marks have crafted a film that manages to pay tribute both to the original tale as well as its animated adaptation. (You would think there wouldn’t be any room in this nonmusical version for “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wanna Be Like You.” You would be wrong.)

More importantly, their movie employs CGI to dazzling, seamless effect, resulting in an immersive viewing experience rather than the distancing sensation often created by motion pictures that live and die by the computer.

With the exception of Mowgli, everything else is artificial, from the lush jungle surroundings to the anthropomorphic animals surrounding the “man-cub” protagonist. It’s an immaculate presentation, further buoyed by John Debney’s catchy score. (Save your money, though, by nixing the 3-D option; it adds very little.)

The voice actors are appropriately cast, even if none really stand out in the manner of, say, Ratatouille’s Patton Oswalt or Aladdin’s Robin Williams. Idris is menacing as Shere Khan, Johansson is an interesting choice for Kaa, and Walken (he who possesses one of the most distinctive voices in Hollywood) gives us a Louie who almost belongs in a live-action gangster or horror flick. As for Murray, he’s an expected scene-stealer as Baloo, and I’m all for more

Jungle Book pictures if it prevents him from lending his vocals to any more infernal Garfield atrocities.

THE BOSS

/1 They say that love is blind, but when it comes to starring in a movie co-written and directed by your spouse, it can also prove to be deaf and dumb. As in tone-deaf and very, very dumb.

Melissa McCarthy has exploded as a screen comedienne thanks to her projects with filmmaker Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat and Spy), and she ably demonstrated her dramatic chops when writerdirector Theodore Melfi smartly utilized her in St. Vincent. But in the two films she’s made in tandem with husband Ben Falcone, Tammy and now The Boss, she’s been provided with material far beneath her abilities—a surprise, since she herself cowrote both films with her hubby.

The Boss is marginally better than Tammy, but that’s only because it doesn’t grow hopelessly maudlin, electing instead to remain a comedy right to the end. Of course, like practically all comedies centering on a boorish and unlikable individual, this wraps up with a few insincere moments of character maturity and empathy, but here such bits are no harder to take than the desperate gags flailing and falling flat at a rapid clip.

As Michelle Darnell, a millionaire and self-help guru who loses everything after she’s arrested for insider trading, McCarthy has a few funny lines that she delivers with her usual aplomb. Mostly, though,

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the film puts her in situations which are humiliating rather than hysterical, and, worse, everyone around her (with the exception of the typically dull Kristen Bell) has been ordered to go over the top with their grotesque characterizations.

Among those suffering a direct hit is Peter Dinklage, who managed to mine some laughs in last year’s equally dismal Pixels but here can’t inspire even an upturned lip corner. At one point, his character gets to wield a Samurai blade, and it’s an apt visual: Here’s a movie that needs to fall on its own sword and put everyone out of their misery.

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

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// Frenzied fanboys hopped up on hype and hysteria obviously disagreed, but 2013’s Man of Steel proved to be one of the worst superhero films to ever swoop onto thousands of screens—not awful in the incompetent way of a Catwoman or a Batman & Robin but rather in the manner of an ambitious movie that swings for the fences, misses by a mile, and ends up in the losing column. For just as there was no joy in Mudville after mighty Casey struck out, so too was there no joy in Metropolis after director Zack Snyder and scripter David S. Goyer got through turning the setting of one of comicdom’s most enduring and inspiring superhero sagas into a mausoleum of morbidity, miscues and crippling melancholia.

The good news is that the inevitable follow-up, saddled with the laborious moniker Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is far better than its predecessor. I wouldn’t quite call it a “good” movie, nor would I be able to quite recommend it to anyone but the true believers. To be sure, it’s a mess, but it’s often a fascinating mess. It’s also the most nihilistic superhero picture I’ve ever seen, so dour and misanthropic that it makes Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy suddenly seem as chirpy as that animated Fantastic Four series from the ‘70s.

Still, the nihilism fits this picture better than it did Man of Steel, and that’s largely due to the addition of Batman to the proceedings. The film begins by addressing the civilian deaths that racked up during the skirmish between Superman (Henry Cavill) and Zod (Michael Shannon) at the end of MoS, and many civilians and politicians are left wondering whether the son of Krypton is a hero or a villain. The debate is never an entirely convincing one, and it doesn’t help that Cavill’s granite-face acting makes his character seem less like someone grappling with guilt and more like someone debating whether his indigestion is acute enough to warrant taking an Alka-Seltzer. But Batman’s conflicts, 36 on the other hand, feel painfully real.

Well-played by Ben Affleck, this Caped Crusader is more sadistic than ever, branding his criminal captives like cattle and inspiring fear even in those he’s trying to rescue. He tells his trusted manservant Alfred (Jeremy Irons, predictably cynical) that Superman must be stopped before he morphs into a megalomaniac drunk on his own invincibility, but it’s clear that this Batman also wants to remain the only bully trolling the schoolyard.

As the title promises, the two heroes eventually mix it up, all part of a master plan perpetrated by Lex Luthor, a cracked millionaire who doesn’t care for either God or the godlike hero who crash-landed on our planet. So much of what is wrong with this picture can be traced directly to the Lex Luthor created by Goyer and co-scripter Chris Terrio (Argo’s Oscarwinning scribe).

His motivations are feeble, his endgame is murky, and his methods are often daft.

Jesse Eisenberg is clearly having fun in the role, but just as it’s still difficult to accept that the character Amy Adams is playing is supposed to be Lois Lane, it’s hard to see this twitchy goofball as Luthor—instead, it’s more like Richie Rich by way of Heath Ledger’s Joker, except about as menacing as a Pomeranian nipping at the heels.

Gal Gadot makes her debut as Wonder Woman, and the only thing certain is that she’s fine as WW’s alter ego, Diana Prince.

As Diana, Gadot has some nice scenes opposite Affleck’s Bruce Wayne; as Wonder Woman, it’s impossible to say, since her screen time is minimal and she’s basically only employed to break ground in preparation for the upcoming Justice League movie.

The final stretch of the film is a chore to endure, as Snyder (as always) shucks aside anything of merit to bombard audiences with relentless and repetitive effects. It’s unseemly and unimaginative, right down to a CGI villain (Doomsday) that almost qualifies as a clumsy deus ex machine, a lumbering behemoth that seems to have wandered in from a Hobbit outtake.

Not helping matters is the bombastic score by Hans Zimmer, an aural assault that often sounds like a bad tribute band’s rendition of Zimmer’s Inception theme.

Still, for everything that Batman V Superman flubs, there are those moments when everything clicks.

It can be something as simple as Bruce Wayne’s greying temples (a nice touch) to something as significant as a sideways glance from Superman, feeling the weight of his failure as his world explodes around him.

It can be respect for a person doing the right thing for the right reasons (Holly Hunter as a level-headed Senator) or pity for a person doing the wrong thing for the right reasons (Scoot McNairy as the survivor of this saga’s own version of 9/11).

Mainly, though, it’s the appreciation that this franchise has finally detected a beat that most accommodates its burnished heart of darkness.

THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT

// Say this for The Divergent Series: Allegiant: It’s a marginal improvement over that endurance test known as The Divergent Series: Insurgent.

Never fully breaking away from the perception that it’s basically a “B” version of The Hunger Games, the Divergent franchise has largely suffered due to its dull-asdirt characters and its recycled vision of yet another dystopian future.

This one sparks a bit more interest than its predecessor mainly because it never stands still for too long, with two plot threads running concurrently throughout much of the film. One finds Tris (Shailene Woodley) buddying up to a CEO type (boring Jeff Daniels) who promises a brighter tomorrow, while the other focuses on Four (Theo James) trying to save Chicago from the machinations of his mother Evelyn (Naomi Watts), who’s set to wage war against her opponents if she doesn’t get her way. The other kids are also back, including Tris’ wimpy brother Caleb (Ansel Elgort), the opportunistic Peter (Miles Teller) and the utterly-devoid-of-characterization Christina (Zoe Kravitz).

There’s still one more film left in the four-part series, alternately being called The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 2 and The Divergent Series: Ascendant. But based on the derivative nature exhibited thus far, how about we just dub it The Divergent Series: Regurgitant and call it a day?

10 CLOVERFIELD LANE

// 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 recent critical darling Room.

Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), a young woman fleeing from a failed relationship, is ignoring a cell call from her ex 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, 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.

This isn’t to say 10 Cloverfield Lane is a bust—terrific performances by the three leads and debuting director Dan Trachtenberg’s effective staging are worthy enough to earn a modest recommendation. Just don’t expect more surprises than one would 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? CS

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Activism & Politics

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.

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Saturdays with Alderwoman Shabazz Residents in Savannah’s 5th District are invited to meet with their Alderwoman every 4th Saturday of the month. Residents may come with specific issues and concerns, or just to meet their representative on Savannah City Council. District 5 runs roughly west of Bull Street and north of 36th Street, and also includes newly developing areas of the City in the southwest quadrant of Chatham County. Free and open to the public. fourth Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. 912-651-6410. Shabazz Seafood Restaurant, 502 W. Victory Dr. Savannah Area Young Republicans Get involved. Contact is Michael Johnson, via email or telephone, or see website for info. 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr. org. sayr.org. Call or see website for information. Free ongoing. 912-308-3020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com.

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

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

Auditions and Calls for Entries

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

Couponing Workshop

Save money on groceries, entertainment, clothing, pet care and more. Come to the couponing seminar May 7 and leave with the tools to start day 1. Must pre-register by contacting 912-441-4760 or patriciastreasures@yahoo.com.

April 1-May 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-441-4760. patricias-treasures.com. patriciastreasures@yahoo.com. Holiday Inn Express (Richmond Hill), 4601 US Hwy 17 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-A-Dream (WAD) Panel has issued a call for proposals for the 2016 Weave-A-Dream 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 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. Call for Collegiate Chapters for Yeshua Next Generation 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.

Call for Entries for Maritime Arts Festival 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 Models for State of the Art: Savannah Style Walk in “State of the Art: Savannah Style” fashion show on April 30 with designs by Brooke Atwood, Merline Labissiere, Meredith Sutton, and Tatiana Smith. Participants are requested to wear skinny jeans or pants, a fitted t-shirt or tank top, and high heels.

Come with minimal makeup and hair pulled back. All participants need to be available starting at 2pm on April 30. Being tall and having a killer walk is always a plus, but we are willing to consider everyone. Sun., April 24, 1-4 p.m. doug@risemodels.com. telfair. org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Call for Participants in Medical Study Armstrong State University’s Biodynamics and Human Performance Center is currently seeking adults over the age of 60 to participate in a study sponsored by Biodex Medical Systems. The goal of the study is to identify a screening test that can be used to screen individuals at risk for falls. The study, seeking both males and females, will utilize and evaluate a machine, which notes the movement of individuals attempting to balance on a non-moving platform. The study requires participants to have neither a history of lower-body musculoskeletal or neurological problems, nor undergone a serious surgery within the past year. Prior to participating, other health stipulations, such as uncontrolled heart disease, will be screened. Participants should be available for a single test lasting no longer than 30 minutes and will be compensated with a Kroger gift card. If you qualify and would like to participate in either of these studies, please contact Kelsey Piersol at ASUbiomechanics@gmail.com or (912) 2472982. Through July 31. about.armstrong. edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. 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

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

Call for Submissions for Dank Memes Non-Fiction Gallery invites you to dig deep and decode the cultural viruses that live in you. Show us your dank memes. Through June 22. nonfictiongallery.com. Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull 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

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Bourbon and Bowties At Royce Learning Center’s annual fundraiser, guests will enjoy locally sourced bourbon from Savannah Bourbon while dining on Southern cuisine from Chef Nick Mueller, and dancing to the music of the Chris Thomas Band. $50 Thu., April 21, 6:3010:30 p.m. 912-354-4047. gcutlip@roycelc. org. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

Deported Veterans Support House Car Wash Fundraiser Xuluprophet along with My Maiden Name and Henry Jones band playing a FREE outdoor show at this Veteran fundraiser, to help deported Vets with honorable discharge papers. FREE Sat., April 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. https://facebook.com/ events/1153453848028270/. Advanced Auto Parts, 5721 Ogeechee Rd 31405.

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Concert: Mercy Me

Christian group Mercy Me is joined by Citizen Way and Zealand Worship. $23-$60 7 p.m. 1-855-223-1008. savannahcivic.com. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Local Charities Bikram Yoga Savannah offers a weekly Karma class to raise money for local charities. Thursdays during the 6:30pm class. Pay $5 for class and proceeds are donated to a different charity each month. This is a regular Bikram Yoga class. ongoing. 912.356.8280. bikramyogasavannah.com.

SCMPD Animal Control seeks Volunteers Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation. Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome.

Volunteers must be at least 17-yearsold. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@ savannahga.gov.

Whiskey, Wine and Wildlife Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife will help raise funds and awareness for the Jekyll Island Foundation, with the island’s research and education experts on-hand Friday and Saturday, showcasing some fun, interactive programs with coastal wildlife, from turtles to alligators. There will be a special live and silent auction to benefit the Jekyll Island Foundation on Friday night at the Whiskey Inspired event at The Westin Jekyll Island.

April 22-24. info@whiskeywineandwildlife. com. The Westin Jekyll Island, 110 Ocean Way. Wine, Women and Shoes The event features 11 pouring stations with 30 different wines and food from over 15 local restaurants. Shopping stations will be set up, and the event will have a live auction and fashion show. During the mystery key events, two winners will walk away with over $10,000 of items with 100% of the event proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. Thu., April 21, 7 p.m. Georgia State

Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

Classes, Camps & Workshops

40 Day Transform and Renew Join us on a 40 day journey to Self using the tools of yoga, meditation, conscious eating, and self-inquiry based on Baron Baptiste’s 40 Days to a Personal Revolution. The program fee includes 40 days of unlimited yoga classes, a 40 Day Workbook, weekly podcasts to support your yoga and meditation practices, and 6 weekly meetings. $175| Meetings + 30 Days of Unlimited Yoga, $75 for Meetings only Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.. 912-3492756. info@savannahpoweryoga.com. https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ classic/ws?studioid=13343&stype=8&sTG=25&sVT=18&sView=day. savannahpoweryoga.com. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit J-3.

Art Class at the Foundery Students will learn observational drawing and use charcoal, watercolor, and other art mediums. They will also learn about artists from the past. Classes are taught by SCAD graduate, Seth Fite (sethfite.com). 6-11 year olds are Fridays 4:30-6 and 12-15 year olds are Wednesdays 4-6. Younger class - $130 Older class - $150 Fridays, 4:30-6 p.m..

513-295-7378. sethfite@gmail.com. The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. Art, Music, Piano, Voice Coaching Coaching for all ages, beginners through advanced. Classic, modern, jazz improvization and theory. Serious inquiries only. 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056.

Ballroom Dance Party with Free Lesson Join us every 4th Friday for a free group lesson followed by a party for dancers.

Come and practice all of your patterns that you have learned in class while meeting some fun people along the way. All ages and levels welcome. You don’t need a partner

or have experience to come and enjoy dance with us. $10 per person or $15 per couple fourth Friday of every month, 7:30-10 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio.com/.

Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Beading Classses at Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio 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. Beginning Belly Dance Classes Taught by Happenstance Bellydance.

All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com.

Caregiving 101 The free one-hour class is designed to raise awareness of the importance of selfcare by exploring the physical, emotional, psychological and social components of caregiving. Learn tips to deal with the many challenges and gain useful information on community resources. Led by an experienced clinical professor and seasoned caregiver, any person finding themselves in the role of family caregiver would greatly benefit from this free class.

Free fourth Monday of every month, noon.

912-629-1331. edelcaregiverinstitute.org.

Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive.

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

Chinese Language Classes The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language

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classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. 912-3583160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate. edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/.

Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Clay Classes Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-351-4578. sav.. claystudio@gmail.com.

Boating Classes Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register. 912897-7656. 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, ---.

DoTerra Essential Oil Class Have you heard about Essential Oils and curious to learn more? Or, are you interested in natural options for wellness?

Join us for this free class where you can experience truly pure essential oils - the best nature has to offer - and learn about some of their many health benefits. Please RSVP to ensure enough material. Bring a friend and get a free gift. Include 30 min. Yoga Class by Olga FREE Sat., April 23, 10 a.m.noon. 912-388-9175. yogamelynn@gmail. com. branchesyoga.com/. branchesyoga. com. Branches Yoga Center, 2424 Drayton Street.

DUI Prevention Group 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.

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

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing. 912921-4646.

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: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm3pm. Community computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha.com/NRC. html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407

Wheaton St. Knitting & Crochet Classes Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website.

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

Maximizing Innovation and Improvement Positions leaders to be effective change agents through continuous improvement.

It teaches them how to align continuousimprovement projects and innovation efforts with their companies’ business strategies.

The session also explains the rationale for continuous improvement, the tools and techniques that support such efforts, and how to assess improvement projects’ return on investment. Additionally, it describes the difference between incremental improvement and innovation, and the need for both. $895 April 20-21. 912-963-6976. pe.gatech.edu/leading-well-sav. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 Technology Circle.

Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels in Guitar (electric, acoustic,classical), Piano, Bass, Voice, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Music Theory/Composition/Songwriting. 609 69th Street, Savannah GA. ongoing. 912398-8828. smisavannah@gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute.com.

New Horizons Adult Band Program Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Mondays at 6:30pm at Portman’s. $30 per month. All ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. ongoing.

912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com.

Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. Novel Writing Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-onone or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com.

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

Piano Voice-Coaching Pianist with M/degree,classical modern jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call 912-9617021 or 912-667-1056. Serious inquiries only. ongoing.

Pole Fitness Classes Pole dancing is a beautiful artform, and a combination of dance, flexibility and gymnastics. Pole dancing has quickly become one of the most popular forms of fun and exercise for women. It can help you lose weight, gain beautiful muscle tone, make you stronger than ever and build confidence like no other form of exercise can. Join us on Tuesday nights and get fitter and stronger than you’ve ever been, with this amazing full body workout. Schedule TBA $20 Every other Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. 912-988-

1052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. Rock, Roll and Release Yoga Hit the reset button for your body. Life is filled with stress, and the body has a tendency to absorb that tension, storing it in the muscles, joints and connective tissue.

This ends up restricting the natural flow of blood, lymph, and nerve impulses, which can lead to chronic stress patterns that further exaggerate physical tension. We will start using Foam Rollers for a gentle rolling session, warming up the connective tissue. Before April 15th $35, After April 15th $40. Sun., April 24, 1-4 p.m. 912-308-3410. yogamelynn@gmail.com. branchesyoga. com/. branchesyoga.com. Branches Yoga Center, 2424 Drayton Street.

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. 912-4840628. 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 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. Branches Yoga Center, 2424 Drayton Street.

Wool Painting Workshop with Good Natured Art Join us for a fun workshop of learning how to “paint” with wool. Students will be guided through the process of needle felting that will give you the skills to create an image with wool fibers. You’ll leave the class with at least one finished project, ready to frame, and the knowledge (plus materials) to keep on creating at home.

Class fee includes 2 hours of instruction and creating time, plus material kit to take home. No felting experience is necessary, registration is required. (Note: Classroom is located on the building’s second floor, no elevator) $65 (includes materials) Sat.,

April 23, 2-4 p.m. 912. 231. 7105. info@ sulfurstudios.org. https://facebook.com/ events/1040861949308605/. sulfurstudios. org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street.

Clubs & Organizations

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

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

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

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

Chatham Sailing Club Friday evening social event at the clubhouse.

Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you.

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

Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. Coastal Bead Society 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.

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. General Class License Classes Wed nights - General License Class Wednesday evenings 6:30 pm. more info k4sdj@comcast.net April 30 – Ham radio VE Testing Session 9 am White Bluff Presbyterian Church. Upgrade to General or Extra or new Technician testing. For more info email Steve – k4sdj@comcast.net Free Wed., April 20, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 912-704-9244. coastalamateurradio@gmail.com. Coastal Amateur Radio Society, 10710 White Bluff

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Rd. Green Tie-One-On Fundraiser Sustainativity is gearing up to host its 3rd Annual Green Tie One On Event featuring tapas, drinks, dancing and live entertainment

by Missionary Blues and John Lee & The Apparitions. Some of Savannah’s most creative artists will be on hand to paint, sculpt and sew LIVE during the party and will be followed by a silent auction giving guests a chance to take home their favorite piece. Local artists include Tara King, Daniel Smith, Atsuko Smith, Michael Porten, Britt Spencer, Alexis Javier, Jose Ray, Tim Foster and many more! Free bike valet will also provided by Savannah Bicycle Campaign. $25 advance | $35 door Sat., April 23, 6-9 p.m. sustainativity.org. alpost135.com/.

American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Historic Flight Savannah A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing. 912-5961962. honorflightsavannah.org.

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

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

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

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens The Garden Club of Savannah is hosting The NOGS Tour on April 22 & 23,2016. Private gardens are open for tours. A southern tea is held at the Green Meldrim House from 2-4 pm each day. $40.00 Fri., April 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 912-897-9673. Msullivan73@comcast. net. gardenclubofsavannah.org. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Philo Cafe Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations.

Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook.com/SavannahPhiloCafe.

Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com.

R.U.F.F. - Retirees United for the Future RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912344-5127. New Covenant Church, 2201 Bull St. Safe Kids Savannah A coalition dedicated to preventing 40 childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday

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.

912-652-3661. liveoakpl.org

each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-353-3148. safekidssavannah.org.

Savannah Brewers’ League Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-447-0943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group Meets Saturdays, 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds and better investing. Contact by email for info. ongoing. charlesfund@gmail. com. panerabread.com/. Panera Bread (Broughton St.), 1 West Broughton St. Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States A dinner meeting every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at local restaurants. 3rd Tuesday in November; none in December.

For dinner reservations, please call Sybil Cannon at 912-964-5366. ongoing. 912-7487020. savannahnavyleague.us.

Savannah Go Club This is a new club for the board game “go” (igo, weiqi, baduk). For places and times, please call John at 734-355-2005. 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.

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 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. 912-484-6710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Savannah Veggies and Vegans Join the Facebook group to find out more about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and to hear about upcoming local events.

Mondays.

Toastmasters Toastmasters International is an

organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their 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.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940. rws521@msn. com. vvasav.com.

Waving Girls--Smocking Arts Guild of America The Waving Girls welcomes smockers and all those who create fine heirloom items.

At each meeting there is an opportunity to learn and share our work. The group makes over 100 “wee care” gowns for memorial hospital each year. fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. 912 536 1447. debcreation@hotmail.com. smocking.org.

Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive.

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

Comedy

Comedy Night 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.

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. Odd Lot Improv: On The Spot Mysteries Dinner Theatre 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.

Concerts

Concert: Colin Gilmore With Velvet Caravan This unique show highlights the collaboration of Colin Gilmore, singersongwriter, and Velvet Caravan, gypsy swing ensemble. The idea to bring together these two forces from Texas and Georgia came from the 2015 South By Southwest Music Festival, when all of the members were able

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to play together in an open jam session in East Austin. The show will feature each act individually and in combination throughout the concert. $25 reserved seating; $22.50 Theater members Sat., April 23, 8-10 p.m.

912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.org. https://tybeeposttheater.showare.com/. The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. Concert: Mercy Me Christian group Mercy Me is joined by Citizen Way and Zealand Worship. $23-$60 Fri., April 22, 7 p.m. 1-855-223-1008. savannahcivic.com. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Concert: Music from the 60s: Celebrating the 1760s, 1860s, and 1960s An evening with the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus celebrating music from the classical era and the American Civil War era, with popular hits from the 1960s. Repertoire includes Haydn’s Te Deum No. 2 in C Major, American Folk Songs including The Merry, Merry Month of May, Camptown Races, and Nelly Bly, spirituals from the Civil War era such as Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, and wellloved songs from the Beatles, the Supremes, and the Temptations. $20 April 21-22. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 W 31st St. Concert: Piano in the Arts Season Finale Maestro Vladimir Viardo makes his Savannah debut. Sat., April 23, 7:30 p.m. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html.

Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Concert: Rhythm Future Quartet

The acoustic jazz ensemble, Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary. $20 Fri., April 22, 8 p.m. randywoodguitars.com.

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

Concert: Judah The Armstrong State University Anointed Voices Gospel Choir presents its annual Spring Concert. This semester’s theme is Judah. Free Fri., April 22, 7 p.m. https://facebook.com/ events/1224200897609256/. Sanctuary, 8912 Whitefield Ave.

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Dance

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

Adult 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.

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1 Dizzy Gillespie’s genre 6 Many August babies, astrologically 10 At a great distance 14 “Captain Blood” star Flynn 15 Prefix for pus 16 Solitary 17 1912 Nobel Peace Prize winner Root 18 What the three circled areas represent 20 ___ Aviv, Israel 21 Submits, as a sweepstakes entry 23 Illuminated 24 Auto mechanic’s service 26 “___ Wiedersehen!”

28 Tiny drink [Miss class] 30 “A Boy Named ___” [Confident] 34 Taverns [Loses one’s lunch] 38 Spigot [Links hazard] 39 Slip-___ [Burden] 40 Baseball card info [Set in motion] 41 Hosp. workers [Howard and Jeremy, for two] 42 History [“Blue Ribbon” name] 44 Deep-___ [Slugfest] 45 “Yes ___!” [Andes native] 47 Casserole bit [“Guilty,” e.g.]

48 Riddle-me-___ [Belgian painter Magritte]

49 Brazilian soccer legend [Key’s comedy partner] 50 Blasting stuff [Campsite shelter] 51 Curvy letter [PC bailout keys] 52 “Mustache Hat” artist Jean 54 Lend a larcenous hand 56 Go back, like the tide 59 Bill killers 63 “As I suspected!”

66 Person who’s ready when an insertion is made 68 Blend completely 70 Not contaminated 71 “CHiPs” star Estrada 72 Hip-hop artist Jermaine 73 Transmitted 74 Bumps on the back, maybe 75 Short-lived Ford

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1 Salad bar veggie 2 Detective novelist ___ Stanley Gardner 3 Vividness 4 Outburst with a wince 5 Eve of “The Brady Bunch” 6 Centers of focus 7 “Green” sci.

8 Soul singer Redding 9 Braga of “Kiss of the Spider Woman” 10 Every bit 11 Ignoramus 12 “Freeze” tag?

13 Time off 19 Cold-shoulders 22 “The Fox and the Crow” author 25 Swedish home of Scandinavia’s oldest university 27 Label for the diet-conscious 28 Remove, as paint 29 31 Ill-suited 32 33 Dusseldorf neighbor 35 Philatelists’ prized possessions, perhaps 36 37 Eye afflictions 43 Mongolian invader 46 Derring-do 53 Actress Rosie 55 Flip of a hit single 56 Mike of “Fifty Shades of Black” 57 In a glum mood 58 Hoedown site 60 “To Venus and Back” singer Amos 61 “I’m ___, boss!”

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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 1:303;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. 912-9257416. 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. 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..

912-335-3335. 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. Beginners Belly Dance Classes Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/Skill 42 levels welcome. Sundays, 12pm-1pm.

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

Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle For those with little-to-no dance background.

Instructor is formally trained, has performed for over ten years. $15/person. Tues. 7pm8pm. Private classes and walk ins available.

Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. ongoing. 912-414-1091. info@cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com.

C.C. Express Dance Team Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary. Call Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748-0731.

Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Windsor Forest.

Dance for Peace A weekly gathering to benefit locals in need.

Music, dancing, fun for all ages. Donations of nonperishable food and gently used or new clothing are welcomed. Free and open to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m. 912-547-6449. xavris21@yahoo.com. 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.

Dance: The Wizard of Oz Join Savannah Ballet Theatre as they present an original, world premiere ballet.

Character meet and greet included after the show. $25 Fri., April 22, 7:30 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. 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 skill of belly dance while getting a great workout.

Our instructor, Kit Dobry, is the only one certified in the Savannah area to teach this great workout! *Yoga mat is required Join us for a FREE trial Thursday, December 17th. FREE Thursdays, 7-8 p.m.. 612-470683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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

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 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. 912-2728329.

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 912-704-8726 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. 912988-1052. 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 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/.

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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

Acupuncture Lecture Learn about acupuncture with this lecture and demonstration by Dr. Yifan Liu, licensed acupuncturist and board certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbology. Free and open to the public Sat., April 23, 3 p.m. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. 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/healing-aha/.

Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. Bonaventure Cemetery After Hours Savannah’s only after-hours cemetery story event! See this great Victorian with Shannon Scott and all of the intrigues from bootleggers to murderers and those loved, lived and are now part of these immortal story grounds. $35.00 Saturdays, 5-8 p.m..

912-319-5600. shannon@shannonscott. com. zerve.com/shannonscott/BonCemAH. savannahga.gov/cityweb/cemeteriesweb. nsf/cemeteries/bonaventure.html.

Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd. Clara Ford’s 150th Birthday Celebration In celebration of Clara Ford’s 150th birthday, the Richmond Hill Historical Society will host fundraising events on April 23, including a tour of The Ford Plantation, and other architecture in Richmond Hill that was built or restored by the Fords; an evening gala; and an opportunity for an overnight stay at the Fords’ winter mansion. Proceeds from these events will benefit the Richmond Hill Historical Society’s Preservation Fund. The society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Business sponsorship

opportunities are available. Sat., April 23.

Ford Plantation, 12511 Ford Avenue.

Coastal Native American Pottery Guests will be introduced to basic Native American pottery, specifically Guale styles.

Guests will then use clay to create small pottery that can be fired in the hot shot furnace. Fri., April 22, 10 a.m. gastateparks. org/FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister 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. Community Luncheon Georgia Cities Week, an initiative of the Georgia Municipal Association, gives cities an opportunity to share information about the valuable services cities provide to residents and how cities positively impact their quality of life. The week is also an opportunity to celebrate community achievements and recognize volunteers and city employees. $15 per person, $13 for city employees Thu., April 21, 12-1:30 p.m.

Richmond Hill City Center, 520 Cedar Street.

Couponing Workshop Save money on groceries, entertainment, clothing, pet care and more. Come to the couponing seminar May 7 and leave with the tools to start day 1. Must pre-register by contacting 912-4414760 or patriciastreasures@yahoo. com. Through May 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

912-441-4760. patricias-treasures.com. patriciastreasures@yahoo.com. Holiday Inn Express (Richmond Hill), 4601 US Hwy 17.

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/Drinksafter-work/ 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. Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer Opening Lecture and Celebration Telfair is pleased to present a lecture

by Chris Murray, founder and director of Govinda Gallery in Washington, DC. Mr. Murray worked closely with the late photographer Alfred Wertheimer, and is the organizer of the exhibition. Thu., April 21, 6-9 p.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Fire Department Open House The family-friendly event will feature CPR classes, blood pressure checks, car seat installation and safety checks, smoke detector installations, and a bouncy house.

Georgia Cities Week, an initiative of the Georgia Municipal Association, gives cities an opportunity to share information about the valuable services cities provide to residents and how cities positively impact their quality of life. Fri., April 22, 1-5 p.m.

Richmond Hill Fire Department, 9964 Ford Ave. 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. 912525-5023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Justin For Love 5k Charity run/ walk Come run with us to win the fight against drinking and driving, and help support the men and women who valiantly face it daily. Raffles to be held with great prizes.

Check us out at Justinforlove5k@gmail. com or facebook Just-in for love 5k. 25.00 Sat., April 23, 8-10:30 a.m. 912-663-1375.

Justinforlove5k@gmail.com. Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West.

Lecture: Michael Ryan

Dr. Michael Ryan will provide an assessment of ISIS with preliminary suggestions about a long-term strategy for the next administration. Thu., April 21, 8 p.m. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

NuBarter Mixer Come network with other NuBarter members, bring like-minded business owners with you, and meet the proprietors of Jumping Jacks, Becky Harden and Wayne Jackson. Jumping Jacks is a locally owned, family oriented indoor play center. It’s filled with interactive fun for all ages. The climate controlled space offers state-of-the-art laser tag, over 50 arcade games and huge inflatables to keep kids active and happy.

Come prepared to release your inner kid, enjoy a new game and meet new friends.

Relax after the hectic work day and enjoy beverages and delectable appetizers by Jumping Jacks. Free Thu., April 21. Jumping Jacks Family Fun Center, 5918 Ogeechee Road.

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. 1-866-666-3323.

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 912349-4059. 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.

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In 2002, smashing all of the barriers,the Sixth Sense Savannah tour became the first tour to go well beyond the usual touring areas and subject matter, starting in a neighborhood, where locals, family, friends, chose to share their personal ghost stories, exclusively with the company founder.

30.00 Every 55 days, 9:30 p.m. 9122920960.

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

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. Tech Talk Join TAG for their monthly Tech Talks.

These monthly talks are open to the community and will give attendees the opportunity to learn about technology in the market. This month Dr. Cris Cox of VMware speaks on Software-Defined Data Centers. Thanks to TAG’s event sponsors, Halski Systems & DigiDoc, and to Savannah Coffee Roasters for providing the coffee.

Please register. Free Thu., April 21, 9-10 a.m. casey@tagonline.org. https://123signup. com/event?id=pknzq. thecreativecoast.org.

Creative Coast, 415 W. Boundary St. PICKTongue: Open Mouth and Music 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. Tour of the Ford Plantation Board a trolley and take a tour of the beautiful Ford Plantation, formerly Henry and Clara Ford’s winter estate in Richmond Hill, Ga. Guests will tour the Fords’ home,

Free Will Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)

“The writer should never be ashamed of staring,” said Aries writer Flannery O’Connor. “There is nothing that does not require his attention.” This is also true for all of you Aries folks, not just the writers among you. And the coming weeks will be an especially important time for you to cultivate a piercing gaze that sees deeply and shrewdly.

You will thrive to the degree that you notice details you might normally miss or regard as unimportant. What you believe and what you think won’t be as important as what you perceive. Trust your eyes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

The ancient Greek geographer Pausanias told a story about how the famous poet Pindar got his start. One summer day, young Pindar decided to walk from his home in Thebes to a city 20 miles away. During his trek, he got tired and lay down to take a nap by the side of the road.

As he slept, bees swarmed around him and coated his lips with wax. He didn’t wake up until one of the bees stung him. For anyone else, this might have been a bother. But Pindar took it as an omen that he should become a lyric poet, a composer of honeyed verses. And that’s exactly what he did in the ensuing years. I foresee you having an experience comparable to Pindar’s sometime soon, Taurus. How you interpret it will be crucial.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

“I measure the strength of a spirit by how much truth it can take,” said philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Measured by that standard, your strength of spirit has been growing—and may be poised to reach an all-time high.

In my estimation, you now have an unusually expansive capacity to hold surprising, effervescent, catalytic truths.

Do you dare invite all these insights and revelations to come pouring toward you? I hope so. I’ll be cheering you on, praying for you to be brave enough to ask for as much as you can possibly accommodate.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)

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Göbekli Tepe was a monumental religious sanctuary built 11,600 years ago in the place we now call Turkey. Modern archaeologists are confounded by the skill and artistry with which its massive stone pillars were arranged and carved. According to conventional wisdom, humans of that era were primitive nomads who hunted animals and foraged for plants. So it’s hard to understand how they could have constructed such an impressive structure 7,000 years before the Great Pyramid of Giza. Writing in *National Geographic,* science journalist Charles C. Mann said, “Discovering that hunter-gatherers had constructed Göbekli Tepe was like finding that someone had built a 747 in a basement with an X-Acto knife.” In that

Richmond Hill Plantation, as well as the historic oyster house and yacht basin. For more plantation overnight stay packages, visit richmondhillhistoricalsociety.com. Sat., April 23, 2-4 p.m. Ford Plantation, 12511 Ford Avenue.

Under The Rainbow 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. Urban Gypsy Traveling Trunk Show Most items $6! Oodles and oodles of pre-

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spirit, Cancerian, I make the following prediction: In the coming months, you can accomplish a marvel that may have seemed beyond your capacity.

tion that you’d be open to acting like a lunatic lover with boundless vigor?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

In myths and folklore, the ember is a symbol of coiled-up power. The fire within it is controlled. It provides warmth and glow even as its raw force is contained. There are no unruly flames. How much energy is stored within? It’s a reservoir of untapped light, a promise of verve and radiance. Now please ruminate further about the ember, Leo. According to my reading of the astrological omens, it’s your core motif right now.

“Difficulties illuminate existence,” says novelist Tom Robbins, “but they must be fresh and of high quality.” Your assignment, Sagittarius, is to go out in search of the freshest and highest-quality difficulties you can track down. You’re slipping into a magical phase of your astrological cycle when you will have exceptional skill at rounding up useful dilemmas and exciting riddles. Please take full advantage!

Welcome this rich opportunity to outgrow and escape boring old problems.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Uh-oh. Or maybe I should instead say “Hooray!” You are slipping into the Raw Hearty Vivid Untamed Phase of your astrological cycle. The universe is nudging you in the direction of high adventure, sweet intensity, and rigorous stimulation. If you choose to resist the nudges, odds are that you’ll have more of an “uh-oh” experience. If you decide to play along, “hooray!” is the likely outcome. To help you get in the proper mood, make the following declaration: “I like to think that my bones are made from oak, my blood from a waterfall, and my heart from wild daisies.”

(That’s a quote from the poet McKenzie Stauffer.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In many cultures, the butterfly is a symbol of transformation and rebirth. In its original state as a caterpillar, it is homely and slow-moving. After its resurrection time in the chrysalis, it becomes a lithe and lovely creature capable of flight. The mythic meaning of the moth is quite different, however. Enchanted by the flame, it’s driven so strongly toward the light that it risks burning its wings. So it’s a symbol of intense longing that may go too far. In the coming weeks, Libra, your life could turn either way. You may even vacillate between being moth-like and butterflylike. For best results, set an intention. What exactly do you want?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

“I gladly abandon dreary tasks, rational scruples, reactive undertakings imposed by the world,” wrote Scorpio philosopher Roland Barthes. Why did he do this? For the sake of love, he said—even though he knew it might cause him to act like a lunatic as it freed up tremendous energy. Would you consider pursuing a course like that in the coming weeks, Scorpio? In my astrological opinion, you have earned some time off from the grind. You need a break from the numbing procession of the usual daily rhythms. Is there any captivating person, animal, adventure, or idea that might so thoroughly incite your imagina-

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“When I grow up, I want to be a little boy,” wrote novelist Joseph Heller in his book *Something Happened.* You have cosmic permission to make a comparable declaration in the coming days. In fact, you have a poetic license and a spiritual mandate to utter battle cries like that as often as the mood strikes. Feel free to embellish and improvise, as well: “When I grow up, I want to be a riot girl with a big brash attitude,” for example, or “When I grow up, I want to be a beautiful playful monster with lots of toys and fascinating friends who constantly amaze me.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In one of his diaries, author Franz Kafka made this declaration: “Life’s splendor forever lies in wait around each one of us in all of its fullness—but veiled from view, deep down, invisible, far off. It is there, though, not hostile, not reluctant, not deaf. If you summon it by the right word, by its right name, it will come.” I’m bringing this promise to your attention, Aquarius, because you have more power than usual to call forth a command performance of life’s hidden splendor. You can coax it to the surface and bid it to spill over into your daily rhythm. For best results, be magnificent as you invoke the magnificence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

I’ve got a controversial message for you, Pisces. If you’re addicted to your problems or if you’re convinced that cynicism is a supreme mark of intelligence, what I’ll say may be offensive. Nevertheless, it’s my duty as your oracle to inform you of the cosmic tendencies, and so I will proceed. For the sake of your mental health and the future of your relationship with love, consider the possibility that the following counsel from French author André Gide is just what you need to hear right now: “Know that joy is rarer, more difficult, and more beautiful than sadness.

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loved clothing treasures for you to grab at ridiculously low prices - Come experience the magic! Shopping plus henna, music, jewelry, hair wraps, tarot readings, and more! open to the public Fri., April 22, 12-8 p.m., Sat., April 23, 12-8 p.m. and Sun., April 24, 12-8 p.m. 912. 231. 7105. info@ sulfurstudios.org. https://facebook.com/ events/1156993520985855/. sulfurstudios. org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street.

Urban Gypsy Trunk Show Browse vintage clothing and local jewelry by KellPerr Designs and enjoy chair massage, tarot readings, music and more. April 22-24. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull 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. free Sat., April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org/spring-2016-session. html. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.

Yoga for Cyclists In partnership with Savannah Bicycle Campaign, Revolution is hosting a yoga for cyclist event! For this special class, we will explore some of the many benefits yoga can offer cyclist. There will be door prizes, giveaways, a bike valet, and community spirit! This class will be donation based (suggested donation $15.00) *with all proceeds given to the Savannah Bicycle Campaign. Whether you are a competitive athlete training for a race, an every-day bike commuter, or a casual pleasure rider, the practice of yoga can help improve your cycling and help your body feel great!

Class suitable for all levels. suggested donation $15 (all proceeds will go to SBC) Sun., April 24, 3-4:15 p.m. 912-5084337. be@revolutionyogastudio.com. revolutionyogastudio.com. Revolution Yoga Studio, 204 West Victory Drive.

Festivals

Kite Festival This festival is sure fun for the entire family with live music, a kite-making booth, caricatures, and face painting, all free to the public. There will also be kite contests on the beach. Plastic kites and a cup of North Beach Grill’s famous gumbo are available for a $10 donation. In addition to the fun, take a few minutes to wander through the booths, learning about a variety of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and essential tremor.

Sun., April 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. North Beach, Tybee Island.

SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival Students and alumni create temporary chalk-art masterpieces on the pavement of scenic Forsyth Park. Sat., April 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. Tybee Wine Festival The Tybee Wine Festival is a celebration of wine and coastal cuisine and features five days of international wines, fine food, and live music. April 20-24. tybeewinefestival. org. Tybee Island, Tybee Island.

Tybee Wine Festival: A Celebration

of Earth and Vine A Celebration of Earth and Vine pays homage to the 46th anniversary of Earth Week with an elegant five-course wine dinner prepared by five celebrity chefs from Tybee and Savannah. Each of the dishes and the accompanying wines will be inspired by the bounty of the earth and presented personally by each of the chefs. A winetasting reception precedes the dinner in one of Tybee’s most beautiful event spaces. $90 Wed., April 20, 6-9 p.m. Tybee Island Wedding Chapel, 1114 U.S. Hwy. 80.

Tybee Wine Festival: An Evening of Oysters and Wine An Evening of Oysters and Wine takes you beachside to celebrate the coast’s bountiful and beloved oyster. At this popular al fresco event, we’ll offer oysters served six ways – Grilled, On the half shell, Confetti Oysters, Oysters Rockafannie, Tiger Oysters and Marinated Oysters. Sample them all and toast the setting sun with perfectly matched wines from a dozen wineries. This casual evening combines the Tybee essentials – fun, live music, good food and wine in an outdoor oceanfront setting as the sun goes down. $55 Fri., April 22, 6:30 p.m. Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill, 404 Butler Ave. Tybee Wine Festival: Champagne Brunch The Sunday Champagne Brunch closes out the Festival with a scrumptious buffet of Southern-flavored homemade delights, including scrambled eggs, deviled crab, shrimp, country ham, chipped pork sliders, a beef round carving station, Bahamian mac & cheese and so much more. Come hungry and save room for an assortment of mouthwatering fruit and chocolate desserts.

You’ll listen to live music and toast your host, Tybee’s famous one-and-only Crab Shack, with sparkling wines from a variety of wineries. $35 Sun., April 24, 12:30-2:30 p.m. thecrabshack.com/. The Crab Shack, 40 Estill Hammock Rd. Tybee Wine Festival: Grand Wine Tasting The Grand Wine Tasting is the Festival’s signature event featuring more than 100 international wines and samplings from the menus of our favorite Tybee restaurants and a few others nearby. This beautiful spring afternoon event set on the spacious grounds of the historic Tybee Light Station also features live music on our festival stage, a spectacular silent auction, and a commemorative 2016 Tybee Wine Festival wine glass to take home. $60 Sat., April 23, 3-6 p.m. tybeelighthouse.org/. Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. Tybee Wine Festival: The Art of Pairing The Art of Pairing is an intimate five-course wine-tasting dinner that pairs the perfect wines with each course, from appetizer through dessert. A sommelier guides guests through the courses as he explains the dynamics of each culinary and wine selection. $80 Thu., April 21, 7-9 p.m. tybeeislandsocialclub.com/. Tybee Island Social Club, 1311 Butler Ave.

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Literary Events

African American Poetry Discussion Tim Seibles will lead a discussion on African American poetry with Drs. Kameelah Martin and Chad Faries, both English faculty at Savannah State. Free Fri., April 22, noon. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Creative Writing Workshop with Tim Seibles National Book Award nominee Tim Seibles hosts this creative writin workshop. Thu., April 21, 9-10:30 a.m. savstate.edu/.

Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Georgia Historical Society Book Sale Mark your calendars and join us for the annual GHS Book Sale. This annual event raises much-needed funds for GHS’s Research Center and is used to care for the oldest collection of Georgia history in existence and to purchase new acquisitions.

For more information or to donate books, please contact the GHS Research Center at library@georgiahistory.com or (912) 651-2128. Free Sat., April 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

912-651-2125. library@georgiahistory.com. georgiahistory.com. georgiahistory.com/.

Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker St. Tim Seibles Reading Tim Seibles hosts a reading at First African Baptist Church. Fri., April 22, 7:30 p.m. First African Baptist Church, 23 Montgomery St. Why Can’t We Just Play?

Author Pam Lobley will be hosting an event at E. Shaver Bookseller to share her experiences of allowing her children a summer free from schedules. In her groundbreaking memoir Why Can’t We Just Play? Pam shares what she learned from that one unforgettable summer and what we can learn about the power of play. Sat., April 23, 1-3 p.m. eshaverbooks.com/. E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St.

Nature and Environment

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.

Earth Day Learn from the fort’s park rangers about how to attract local wildlife to your home garden -- from butterflies to birds, and all the cute critters in between. $3 Sat., April 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister/.

Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. InstaMeet Fort Pulaski concludes National Park Week with a chance to share your experiences in the park. An InstaMeet is an event that allows people to gather together to take and

share photos on Instagram and other social media platforms. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the photogenic side of the fort and will witness a historic weapons demonstration. Sat., April 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fort Pulaski, US Highway 80 E. Recycling Fundraiser for Economic Opportunity Authority Support EOA through the FundingFactory Recycling Program. Recycle empty cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, laptops, to EOA for recycling. They will receive technology products and cash.

Businesses may also recycle items on behalf of EOA 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.

Sunday Supper in the Strawberry Patch Enjoy guided garden tours, a presentation by executive director Norman Winters, dinner catered by Savnnah Belle Catered Affairs by Miss Sophie, a silent auction, and strawberry picking. All proceeds benefit education and outreach programs at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. $35 per person; $15 per child age 6-12; FREE for children 5 and under; Reservations are required by April 18. Sun., April 24, 4-7 p.m.

912-921-5460 ext. 202. elubrani@uga.edu. coastalgeorgiabg.org/strawberrysupper. html. coastalgeorgiabg.org/. Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Rd. Walk on the Wild Side A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am-4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.

Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland. org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Wilderness Southeast A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115. wildernesssoutheast.org.

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Pets & Animals

Beginning Dog Obedience Training Learn to train your dog using positive reinforcement techniques. You will learn various commands as well as house training tips, and chewing and behavior problems will be discussed. Dogs must be at least 14 weeks old to participate, must have vaccination records and current rabies documentation, and must have leash and collar with a buckle. Arrive early the first day for check-in and paperwork. $159 Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.. 912-478-5555. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro.

Low Cost Pet Clinic TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 5pm-6pm.

Vaccinations: $12, ($2 is donated to Savannah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. ongoing. tailsspin.com. tailsspin. com. TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village.

Operation New Hope Operation New Hope allows inmates to train unadoptable dogs from the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The goals of the program are to decrease the recidivism rate among Chatham County inmates, help inmates learn a new skill, and help previously unadoptable dogs find loving homes. The graduated dogs are available for adoption can be viewed at www.humansocietvsav.org, and www. chathamsheriff.org. Operation New Hope is funded by the Humane Society and community donations. ongoing. chathamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav.org/.

Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. St. Almo’s Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-3336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St.

Religious & Spiritual

APRIL 20-26, 2016

12-Step Recovery Eucharist/Holy Communion 12-Step Recovery Eucharist/Holy Communion is offered at 8:00AM every fourth Friday of the month at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th St & Abercorn, Savannah. Everyone is welcome. fourth Saturday of every month, 8 a.m. 912925-4609. alan.phyllis@att.net. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th & Abercorn Sts. Band of Sisters Prayer Group All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne Seaver or see website for info. “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hands of the Lord.” (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. 912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.org/ georgia.

Buddhist Meditation All ages, lineages, and newcomers welcome. Our schedule is: Tuesdays 6-7:30 PM- for 30 minutes mediation followed by study group, $10. Wednesdays 6-7:30 PM- one hour of gentle yoga followed by 30 46 minutes of guided meditation, $15. Sundays

9-10:30 AM- Mediation, dharma talk and tea, $10. Reiki healing is offered by appointment.

Text Rev. Cindy Beach at (912) 429-7265 for more info or visit savannahzencenter.com or find us on Facebook. Located atLocated at 640 E 40th St and Reynolds. $10-$15 ongoing. The Savannah Zen Center, 640 E. 40th St. Catholic Singles A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 meet frequently for fun, fellowship and service.

Send email or check website to receive announcements of activities and to suggest activities for the group. ongoing. familylife@ diosav.org. diosav.org/familylife-singles.

Gratitude Circle in the Squares Join Joanne Morton and others on Wednesdays for a weekly gathering of positive energy. All are welcome. Free hugs. View calendar for the square of the week. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. 917-6764280. magicpassionlove.com/savannahgratitude/. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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

Maritime Bethel “Sundays on Thursdays” worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-220-2976.

The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

A New Church in the City, For the City Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. 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.

912-232-1033. 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.

Sundays on Thursdays Worship Service Thursdays. 912-826-0206. maritimebethelatsavannah.org. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

Tapestry Church A church for all people! We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here.

From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. Theology on Tap Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm-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.

Sports & Games

Adult and Junior Tennis Clinics On Thursdays. Intended for a class size of 4-8 students. Buy four classes, get the fifth class free. $15 per class ongoing.

912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/index.php.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. Adult Coed Flag Football League 8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah.

$450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-220-3474. savadultrec.com.

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. Charity Golf Tournament 35 teams will compete in the tournament with Savannah’s professional firefighters.

Mon., April 25, 9 a.m. Bacon Park, Skidaway Rd. and Bacon Park Dr. Charity Mario Kart Tournament Prove your Mario Kart worth and do it for a good cause! Join us for a Mario Kart 8 tournament at The Chromatic Dragon to benefit Habitat for Humanity! A portion of your entry fee will be donated to Habitate for Humanity to help them build homes for those in need. Is there a more fun way to help your community?! We submit that there is not. $10 Sun., April 24, 12-3 p.m.

912-289-0350. events@chromaticdragon. com. theguildhall.com/events/2016-04-24/ MarioKartTournamentforHabitatforHumanity.

Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

Civil War Baseball Game This is a great chance to get outdoors where you can put historical significance to good ‘ol fashioned fun. Enjoy a game of baseball, the way the soldiers of Fort McAllister would have played it all those years ago. America’s national pastime was as important to the men back then as it is to us today. Learn about the history of the game, all while swinging for the fences. $3 Sun., April 24, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister/.

Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. 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.

Georgia Rugby Union Championship Game Savannah will host the GRU Championship game for the third consecutive year.

Come out and cheer on the Shamrocks as they attempt to complete their third straight undefeated season in the Georgia Rugby Union. Free! Sat., April 23, 2-4 p.m. mmidgett1@gmail.com. https://facebook. com/events/1109167962435570/. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. Registration for USTA League It’s time to grab a racquet, your sneakers and some tennis balls and head to your local court to be part of a fun, social and healthy activity. Registration for USTA tennis leagues are now taking place across the country – the perfect way to play for those looking to enjoy the thrill of competition while making friends in the process.

Registration is open through April 22 for the men’s 40 and over league and May 15 for the 18 and over league.

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.

Townhomes/Condos For Sale

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Several homes in the Winter Gardens Neighborhood will be holding its neighborhood yard sale in their own individual yard.

Winter Gardens neighborhood goes from Skidaway Road to Truman Parkway (East to West), & 33rd St. to Wheaton St. (South to North). Winter Gardens Neighborhood Yard Sale will be held on: APRIL 30, 7am-12pm. *To get a listing of the homes participating in the neighborhood yard sale as well as those that will be EARLY BIRD participants (starts 6am), then come by 1732 E. 32nd St. to pick up listing. Any questions or concerns, call 912-704-6720

Jobs Drivers Wanted CDL DRIVERS NEEDED for Richmond Hill, Savannah, Hinesville and Hardeeville. Good Benefits & Top Pay! Call Joseph, 912-330-0058

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CONTRACTORS WANTED: Live Oak Homes, one of the leading producers of manufactured homes in the SE, is seeking to hire qualified and quality Field Finish Drywall installers and Service contractors. Great pay and steady work. Call Dexter Whitley at 912287-9015 or email dwhitley@ liveoakhomes.org

Exciting chance to work with Boar’s Head! The local distributor is looking to fill several positions; Warehouse work, Merchandiser/Driver, Sales and Food Specialist.

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MECHANIC WANTED For restoration of cars from the 30’s, 40’s & 50’s. Experience preferred.

Background familiar with classic cars.

Seniors/Semi Retired welcome. Make your own hours. Call Mr. Dan, Wed.Friday between 3-5pm, 9641421 (Airport location) STOCKING ATTENDANT: Seeking associates for stocking services at Gulfstream’s main facility to provide a fleet of aircraft with world-class onboard amenities for clients & flight department personnel.

Must be able to work 3 days oncall & 3 days off on a consistently rotating schedule. Ability to lift 50 pounds, work outside in all elements, and hours of day/night.

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Will exchange rent for yard work. Great for retiree. Taking applications. Call 912-234-0548 FURNISHED APTS. STARTING AT $170/WK. Private bath and kitchen, cable, utilities, washer furnished. AC & heat, bus stop on property. No deposit required. Completely safe, manager on property.

Contact Gail, (912)650-9358; Linda, (912)690-9097.

ROOMS FOR RENT

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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

SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE

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.

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Prices starting at $550.

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Roommate Wanted $100-$130/weekly. Rooms with bath $145. Call 912-289-0410. *Paycheck stub or Proof of 130 ALPINE DRIVE: Roommate Wanted. All utilities included. income and ID required.

Near Hunter AAF. Available 4/1/16. $600/month $100 AVAILABLE ROOMS: CLEAN, comfortable rooms. deposit, or $150/week. Call 912Washer/dryer, air, cable, ceiling 272-8020 fans. $125-$145 weekly. No HOUSEMATE WANTED: Ardsley deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065 Park area. Large BR. Private bath.

CLEAN, Furnished Room on $550 for single tenant; $650 for 2. busline. $110-$145 per week plus Call 912-398-4301 deposit. Utilities included. Call ROOMMATE: $125 & Up. Private 912-660-2875. bath, Spa, Cable TV, Internet, CH/A, Washer/Dryer, Kitchen, CLEAN, QUIET, NICE ROOMS Clean & Safe. 24-Hour surveillance, Busline, Near grocery store. 912& EFFICIENCIES from 401-1961 $100-$215. Near Bus lines.

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Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

ROOMMATE WANTED: Single, Mature Individual.

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