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WEDNESDAY 4. 5 Film: George Orwell’s 1984

SMF: Closing Night Party: The Wood Brothers

Aggressively Civil and the Psychotronic Film Society screens this little-known 1954 British movie adaptation of George Orwell’s anti-authoritarian novel “1984.”

Proceeds benefit American Civil Liberties Union and Southern Poverty Law Center.

8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $10

SAT 4.8

Back for their fourth SMF appearance since opening for the Derek Trucks Band in 2009, the Wood Brothers’ energetic live shows include elements of blues, jazz, reggae, rock ‘n’ roll and gospel music.

9 p.m., Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. $35 Savannahmusicfestival.org

SMF Highlight: Masters of Brazilian Music: Hermeto Pascoal, Danilo Brito Quintet This original production presents the SMF debuts of 80-year old composer/ multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal alongside virtuosic choro mandolinist Danilo Brito.

7:30 p.m.

Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. $32-$80 savannahmusicfestival.org

THURSDAY 4. 6 Film: The Godfather

Epic tale of a 1940’s New York Mafia family, led by patriarch Don Vito Corleone.

7 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne $10

The Grey/Leopold’s Pop-Up Shop

First Friday in Starland FRI 4.7

A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more.

6-9 p.m.

Free

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SCAD presents SCADstyle, an annual gathering of international design luminaries and influencers sharing their expertise with the next generation of creators, visionaries and artists. Honorary chair Imran Amed, founder of the Business of Fashion, headlines the weeklong event. scad.edu/scadstyle2017

A night of adult floats, shakes and soda shop beverages made by cocktail aficionado Cody Henson. Non-alcoholic beverages also available along with chef Mashama Bailey’s Southern classics.

6 p.m.

The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Humane Society Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic

1-year Rabies, Bordetella, Da2PPV, FVRCP, heartworm test, FIV/FeLV, microchips, and flea and heartworm prevention. First-come, first-serve basis. Expect wait time up to two hours.

2 p.m.

Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr.

Lecture: The Social Responsiveness of American Theater in the 1930s and 40s Join a company of Armstrong’s outstanding musical and theatrical performers and directors as they explore scenes from popular dramatic works

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Hammerstein, and Kaufman and Hart.

6 p.m.

American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Free and open to the public

SCADstyle

Special guests include Carol Hamilton, group president of L’Oreal Luxe USA; Norma Kamali, fashion designer and entrepreneur; Tom Kartsotis, founder of Fossil and Shinola; and Billy Reid, fashion designer.

April 6-13 scad.edu/scadstyle2017

SMF Highlight: Nikki Lane, Parker Millsap

This only-in-Savannah co-bill pairs two emerging artists who are shaking up the country music scene.

8:30 p.m.

Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 MLK $35 savannahmusicfestival.org

Theatre: Vampire Lesbians of Sodom

One of the longest running plays in OffBroadway history, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom tells the saga of two fatally seductive vampiresses whose paths collide.

8 p.m. Friday/Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday Club One, 1 Jefferson St. $15 912-201-3748 https://savannahrep.com/upcoming-shows/

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First Friday for Folk Music

Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a friendly, alcohol-free environment.

April performers: Ricky Stokes, Bob Fulton, and Kyrsten Roseman. Hosted by Tom Cooler.

7:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian, 520 Washington Ave. $5 donation

Non-Stop Boogie Drop

House of Strut and 25 Shades of Purple present this 24-hour continuous music charity event supporting the Savannah Riverkeeper. Live art installation and plenty of local entertainment.

April 7-8 House of Strut, 17 West 41st Street. $24

Rodney Atkins

Country artist performs in Savannah.

7 p.m.

The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $37.50

Savannah Tattoo Festival

Over 250 tattoo artists and plenty of vendors will be at this festival, which also features sideshows, a Miss Savannah, pin-up girl contest, seminars, bands.

April 7-9 Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. savannahtattoofest.com

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Seersucker Live

FRIDAY 4. 7

SMF Highlight: Justin Townes Earle

Participants are asked to secure pledges to take the mile challenge, and walk around Forsyth Park in high-heel shoes, to symbolize the steps victims take toward healing.

6 p.m.

Forsyth Park

Film & Her: A Female Filmmaker Showcase

Featuring short films by female filmmakers in the Savannah and Atlanta areas.

VIP reception after the screening.

7 p.m.

Space Station at Starlandia, 2436 Bull St. $5

Film: The Godfather, Part II

It’s the second part of the epic tale of a New York Mafia family.

7 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne $7

Seersucker Live and Savannah State will host a quick hit of poetry with poet and visual artist Rachel Eliza Griffiths and local poet Laura Davenport.

7 p.m.

The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St. Free This intimate solo performance will showcase Justin’s signature sound rooted in folk, country and blues 8:30 p.m.

Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 MLK Blvd. $35 savannahmusicfestival.org

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presented by oatland island saturday April 8th 10:30am-12:30Pm ghfcu pooler branch 102 pooler pkwy free giveaways to the first 50 youth, face painting and crafts.

Theater: The Addams Family

The Savannah Children’s Theatre presents the Addams Family musical. Best enjoyed by ages 12 and up.

7 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E Victory $15 savannahchildrenstheatre.org

First Friday Fireworks

Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks, presented by Wet Willie’s.

9:30 p.m.

Rousakis Plaza, River St.

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SATURDAY 4. 8 Art March Parade and Festival

The people powered parade will take a one-mile route through the Starland District featuring large scale mobile art projects from local artists, small businesses, local bands, community groups, and neighbors.

3 p.m., festival follows at 4 p.m.

Starland District, 40th and Bull.

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Concert: Virtuosity at its Finest

The Savannah Philharmonic’s Concertmaster Sinisa Ciric, principal flautist, Jeana Melilli, and principal oboist Andrew Ripley, perform.

5 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull St .

Film: The Godfather Double Feature These two films, released in 1972 and 1974 respectively, were the best in the ground-breaking three-part series film series directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

6 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. $10

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

9 a.m.

Forsyth Park forsythfarmersmarket.com

Legends of Southern Hip Hop

Get ready to back it up with Juvenile, shake it fast with Mystikal, live the player way with 8 Ball and MJG, hang with the king of Miami Trick Daddy, get crunk with Pastor Troy and lose your mind with one half of UGK, the great Bun B. 8 p.m.

Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Night Silliness

In the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”

Followed by long form comedy.

8 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 W Liberty St $10

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Find your new furry best friend from multiple rescues. second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.

The Hipster Hound, 115 Echols Ave.

Robert Cohen Book Signing

Savannah writer will read from and sign his latest book The Soul of Love.

12:30 p.m.

Indulge Coffee, 1305 Barnard St

Second Saturday Presentation Series

Wildlife Refuge hosts a presentation by staff, volunteers, and local conservation partners to help the public learn more about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive off S.C. 170.

Free

SMF Highlight: Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers One of contemporary popular music’s most diverse careers.

7:30 p.m.

Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. $32-$62 savannahmusicfestival.org

Stopover in the Yard w/ Hardy and the Hard Knocks

Savannah Stopover presents this familyfriendly concert in the yard of the Grey.

Ticket includes a menu of hot dogs, burgers, hot chocolate, and more.

11:30 a.m.

The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $25

Telfair Museums College Night

College students are invited to discover unique offerings of Telfair Museums including special tours of the Nick Cave exhibition plus KCHUNG Radio’s live event broadcast.

5 p.m.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free admission with valid student ID

SUNDAY 4. 9 Film: The Salesman

Forced to leave their apartment due to a dangerous construction project in a neighboring building, a young Iranian couple, working on a production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, moves to the center of Tehran.

5:30 & 8 p.m.

S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, 9 West Henry. $8

Island Throwdown w/ Xuluprophet

Xuluprophet, Savannah’s psychedelic Funk/Reggae/Rock band, will be bringing their full entourage to Tybee Post Theater, .

7:30 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horme $15

Lecture: Creating Flannery O’Connor Daniel Moran, a professor of History at Monmouth University, will discuss how Flannery’s reputation was formed.

4 p.m.

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.

Free

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

I LEARNED a few things from the reader response to a recent column, “Tony Thomas and his many enablers,” in which I devoted a small percentage of space to a comparison of St. Patrick’s Day and Orange Crush.

Unsurprisingly for those familiar with how Savannah works, that little segment garnered the vast bulk of responses to the piece.

Here’s what I found out: • If for whatever reason you want to round up all the racists in Savannah, all you have to do is write the words “Orange Crush.” They’ll come out of the woodwork to sign up, put on a nametag, and happily tell everyone how racist they are.

• If you dare to show even the most basic human empathy for people of color, that means you’re “making it all about race.”

• People who otherwise fancy themselves fans of “small government” suddenly become city planning experts on how permits are granted and what they should be granted for.

• If you’re a newspaper editor without much sense and you ever want to distract from an otherwise great point, mention something about racial issues.

Anyway, since people here seem to want to talk about racial issues so much… let’s talk about ‘em.

Orange Crush, for those new to town, is a predominantly African American spring break event which occurs on Tybee Island each April over two weekends.

Controversy surrounds the event, both for the typical spring break activity which takes place there, as well as for Tybee Island’s annual attempts to crack down on or eliminate the event.

The juxtaposition of an overwhelmingly white beach community trying to keep out an overwhelmingly black group of visitors strikes every available nerve in a region which was segregated — including Tybee’s beach itself — within living memory.

To be fair, the sheer amount of visitors involved in Orange Crush, the nature of the activity, and the small number of available law enforcement have created a perfect storm in which there are legitimate concerns on the part of Tybee Island as to how best to manage the event.

I don’t envy any public official or police officer on Tybee the task of trying to placate residents while remaining an open community charged with stewardship of a great natural resource.

However, the nature of this faceoff means no management decision can be made in a vacuum.

Unfortunately, Tybee City Council made just such an uninformed, even reckless decision last week, one which will raise the intensity level of this issue to new levels of mutual rancor and distrust.

In a 4-1 decision, Tybee finally made good on its frequent blustery threat to outlaw public alcohol consumption pretty much all over the island, including the public beach.

But here’s the catch: The island-wide public drinking ban is only in effect the two weekends planned for Orange Crush.

I’m not a lawyer, constitutional or otherwise. But as I’ve written before, this comes close to what the founders called a “Bill of Attainder,” i.e. a law passed specifically to target a single person or entity.

With this new law, festival-goers who will arrive at Tybee now have concrete proof of their worst suspicions.

Such a thing would be unconstitutional, and in my very amateur legal opinion it might be one reason the new Tybee law could eventually be struck down.

However, the real issue here is not necessarily the legality of the two-weekend public drinking ban, which seems almost unenforceable in practice. I feel for the police officers tasked with enforcing it.

The real issue here is also not the frequently discussed issue of permits, which in my opinion is a red herring.

Yes, St. Patrick’s Day has a permit and organizing body, and Orange Crush doesn’t. But the St. Patrick’s Day permit is just for the parade itself.

The Parade Committee has no control over, and claims no control over, the massive multi-day celebration which surrounds the parade, and which Savannah gleefully encourages.

The simple truth is Savannah will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day whether or not permits are issued. And if Tybee Island really wanted Orange Crush, they’d find a way to issue some kind of permit, to someone.

The real issue is that the vote last week

by Tybee City Council may or may not have legitimate legal authority, but it definitely lacks legitimate moral authority.

It’s a bad law for a bad purpose, and will make a bad situation that much worse.

Any simpleton could tell you that such an alcohol ban would have to be consistent across the board — as with Hilton Head’s year-round ban on alcohol on the beach — to have legitimate moral authority.

(This is one reason I’m personally opposed to changing to-go cup laws only for St. Patrick’s Day, but I digress.)

However, with this new law, Orange Crush festival-goers who will still arrive at Tybee now have concrete proof of their worst suspicions — that they are rejected only because of their race.

Unfortunately, even the best-intentioned local officials, residents, and police officers will be tainted by this ruling.

Last week’s vote is also reminder of how more productive ways of addressing Orange Crush haven’t even been tapped.

If a lack of permits is really an issue, some organization and/or some event could be created and then permitted, whether a parade or some other gathering.

And then.... charge for something!

Whether for wristbands or whatever. Take a page out of Savannah’s playbook and monetize the hell out of everything.

Looking a little bit greedy is still a million times better than looking a lot racist.

And then at least some kind of relationship would be formed between Tybee Island and Orange Crush, to replace the utter lack of a relationship that exists now.

Here’s a crazy idea: Maybe pay a few hundred bucks to put up a billboard on Hwy 80 that says, “Tybee Island Welcomes Orange Crush.”

Sounds ridiculous? Maybe it is.

But imagine the kind of goodwill even that simple, inexpensive gesture could instill in an environment in which literally no goodwill of any kind currently exists.

There is nothing positive going on in the Tybee vs. Orange Crush saga right now, so any small step forward would signal a potential ray of hope.

Meanwhile, Tybee Island has taken a negative step with ramifications that go far beyond a couple of weekends of loud music, litter, and the same kind of mass public intoxication Savannah romanticizes very lucratively a few weeks earlier on St. Patrick’s Day. It’s my hope that cooler heads can eventually prevail and bring the community back from the precipice. But that ship, sadly, may have already sailed. CS

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Everyone needs a tooth fairy

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Dental insurance must be purchased separately, and anything above and beyond a basic cleaning will come at least partially out of pocket.

Preventative screenings for children are currently covered by Medicaid, and a provision for public dental health was included in the Affordable Care Act, both of which will likely be toast in whatever garbage fire bill eventually passes.

For those trapped in poverty and homelessness, it’s a vicious cycle: You can’t get hired with ugly teeth, but how to afford a $900 crown, even with a full-time miniBY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS jll@connectsavannah.com mum-wage job?

Some humbly accept help, like writer and beloved local character Roberta Hopkins, for whom the Savannah community raised FIRST OFF, let’s be clear that it was in no funds to address life-threatening abscesses way the pizza’s fault. and provide a set of dentures last fall.

I had just sat down to a glorious glutenAnother local option is JC Lewis Denfree pie from the Big Bon Pizza food truck tal Center, a division of the primary while basking in the golden sun and good care center on Fahm Street that provides vibes at the A-Town Get Down Festival fillings, root canals, dentures and other and was in the middle of wolfing down emergency services for low-income and my third piece when my molars ground homeless citizens. Anyone registered with on something weird. I chased it with a big the Salvation Army, Inner City Night Shelswigs of Service Brewing’s Scout’s Out ter, Union Mission and Old Savannah City Honey Saison and thought lazily, “huh, Mission can make an appointment. since when did pizza get this crunchy?”

“Everyone is treated the same regardThen my tongue flicked over the remainless of their situation,” assures site manager ing shard of my front tooth, and I realized Suprena Joiner, agreeing that decent front my perfect afternoon had gone irrevocably teeth ought to be a right, not a privilege. sideways.

The clinic sees around 25 patients a day Now, I am no stranger to dental disand is staffed with professional dentists on until I could get professional help. This friend told me apologetically, “It’s just kind and hygienists, including my favorite pertress. I knocked out my front two baby of hard to look at you.” teeth when I was 4. The twisted fangs that time, I wasn’t about to go looking for the son of the week, Dr. Richard Thomas, missing piece.

My resemblance to the “after” photos grew in behind them inspired my entire who also operates a private practice in the Friends Sari Gilbert, Bob Batchelor of those “don’t do drugs” commercials third grade class to call me Snaggletooth Desoto Hilton on Liberty Street. and Josh Carter played it cool. brought me back to third grade with a fun Von Frankenstein. (It didn’t help that my Dr. Thomas squeezed me in first thing “You totally look like Madonna with the new nickname: “Methica.” maiden name actually rhymed.)

Tuesday morning and shored up a pergap,” consoled Sari.

Bad teeth are the great leveler. Regardless fect temporary replacement in a half hour When I was 18, after ten years of orth“Super punk rock,” nodded Josh. “Insta- of class, ethnicity, status or privilege, if you odontic torture that I would be happy to flat, right after he and assistant Beatrice gram it. Do it.” are missing any part of your front incisors, regale you with over a beer sometime, it Hunt numbed my face and sheared off the Buoyed by the beer and cheer, I stayed you’re at the bottom of society, unless you was determined that the final course of remaining porcelain in a process redolent to dance to Bobby Rush and Cracker are 70s supermodel Lauren Hutton or a action was to shear down my front four of a moonshine still from the 1800s and UFC fighter. Every celebrity you admire has burning dog hair. teeth and cap them with porcelain veneers. instead of running home to hide my disfigurement, though I did stick to the shad- a fake smile, and even Detroit rapper Danny Even though I’m pretty sure they’re I’m incredibly fortunate to have insurows. Aside from the sharp part that kept Brown fixed his famous gnarly grin. glued down with the same substance used ance through this job, and considering my catching on my lip, it didn’t hurt, and I was Studies show that otherwise-qualified to manufacture fighter jets, my pearly history, I obviously throw down for the candidates with crap choppers don’t get forgeries aren’t nearly as sturdy as the real kind of enjoying my charming new lisp. I additional dental premium. It’ll still be a was more worried it would mess with my the job, and other research reveals patthings. I’ve had to replace them twice in hefty bill once the new dente is installed, embouchure for my trumpet debut with terns of discrimination against people with but miraculously, the week also brought the last three decades, each time with a the Sweet Thunder Strolling Band at the “crooked, discolored and missing teeth,” price tag that could have funded a trip to the unexpected arrival of a delayed tax Flannery O’Connor Birthday Parade the who are judged to be “of limited intelliBali or a couple of really nice couches. return. (Never thought I’d say the IRS is next day. (It did, but forgiving fellow band- gence, low class, bad parents, less profesI don’t take my precious dentition for my tooth fairy, but there it is.) mates Andrew Hartzell, Anna Chansional and lacking social skills.” granted and go to great lengths to protect Concentrating on the view out of the dler, Phillip Reynolds Price, Devin As awful as it is to have your parenting it. I am an obsessive flosser. The real reathird-floor window to distract myself from Smith and Jeremy Hammons held down and intelligence questioned with one glance, the high pitch of the drill, I tried not to cry son I carry a knife is so I won’t be tempted terrible teeth affect more than appearance: to open stubborn packaging with my teeth. the tunes over my squawking.) with relief that I’d look like a functional When I woke up the next day, however, Poor dental care is linked with heart disease, member of society again after 48 hours I recently switched to porcelain-friendly things got real. I’ve always bragged that I’d diabetes and even death, a socioeconomic black toothpaste, made from activated as a miserable pariah. I also couldn’t help charcoal that foams up and makes me look rather be considered weird than pretty, but injustice chronicled in Mary Otto’s new thinking of those unable to escape the walking around this world with messed up book Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, like I fellated a volcano. ostracism of a messed-up grill—and worse.

For all my loving care, damage happens. teeth isn’t a social statement, it’s a liability. and the Struggle for Oral Health in America.

Equal access to dental care needs to be I went to Rite-Aid to buy orthodontic In spite of our mouths being attached The same front tooth cracked down the part of the conversation around healthwax to cover the sharp part and smiled to our bodies, somewhere along the way, middle ten years ago, though I’d managed care solutions. After all, if the eyes are the reflexively at the cashier; the alarm on her dentistry diverged from basic medical care window to the soul, then the teeth are the to rescue the fragment and jigsaw it back 8 face felt like a punch in the gut. Later a and became a luxury instead of necessity. picket fence. cs

The final weekend: WED 4/5

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Lawrence Power, viola Masters of Brazilian Music: Hermeto Pascoal / Danilo Brito Quintet Danilo Brito Quintet

5:30 PM

Release the Hounds: An Evening with Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge / Aoife O’Donovan

7 PM

Nikki Lane / Parker Millsap

8:30 PM

Release the Hounds: An Evening with Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge / Aoife O’Donovan

6 PM

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FRI 4/7 8 PM

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Into the Romantics Joe Alterman Trio Stringband Spectacular: Acoustic music seminar Finale Zydeco Dance Party: Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie Gerald Clayton’s Piedmont Blues: A Search for Salvation featuring René Marie Justin Townes Earle

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Zydeco Dance Party: Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie

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Sanam Marvi

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with Stephen Hough

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County considers changes to Animal Control ordinance Citizens weigh in on leash laws, vaccine requirements and shelter provisions

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

jll@connectsavannah.com

LOCAL pet owners, dog breeders and veterinarians have plenty of questions about a proposed overhaul to Chatham County’s Animal Control Ordinance.

The new ordinance, which would repeal Articles 1-4 in Chapter 22 of the existing code, calls for clearer definitions of service animals, a three-year rabies tag instead of one year, the creation of a governing board, and the provision of spay/neuter services for animals that pose a safety threat.

The updated language brings the code into compliance with state law and Dept. of Agriculture regulations and removes duplicate restrictions already provided for within the general law. In some cases, it sets up stricter rules and new preventative measures, such as including cats in the prosecutable offense of abandoning animals and mandating property owners to fix fences to keep their pets contained.

“The state laws were reactive. This ordinance focuses on being proactive,” said assistant county attorney Jennifer Burns at a public meeting last week.

Burns explained that if adopted, the new ordinance would apply only the county’s unincorporated areas for now, with the intention of presenting it to each municipality one at a time.

Last summer, Chatham County Animal Control was transferred from the purview of the Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Department to its own entity and renamed Animal Services.

New director Kerry Sirevicius and County Manager Lee Smith met with community stakeholders to draft a new ordinance that would “protect the public health and safety of its citizens and to

the tax, maintain the tags and transfer that information to Animal Services, but this is not a medical concern,” said Dr. David Howes of Godley Station Animal Hospital in Pooler.

“What are we supposed to with an individual who doesn’t want to pay the fee? Are we supposed to enforce the law, too?”

Some attendees were just hearing about the revisions for the first time and came to seek clarification.

Boxer rescue activist Allison Lange Connor came to see if the new ordinance contains any language banning particular dog breeds, such as pit bulls, which it does not.

“We definitely do not want that,” said Connor, who paged carefully through the Animal Services says the proposed changes are meant to better protect public health and safe- provided 37-page packet. ty and promote the general welfare of citizens and animals in the county. PHOTO BY JON WAITS Others hoped to see more specific changes added to the proposed ordinance.

Sirevicius pointed out that most owners “I would like to see a temperature reading promote the general welfare of the citizens would find their way to the shelter within in the section about dogs left in parked cars,” and animals residing within the County.” the five-day impoundment, though she said Carol Williamson of the advocacy group The draft was introduced to the public promised that AKC-registered pups are Speaking Loudly and Often for Animals. and had a first reading at the county com“The law only says ‘dangerous temperamissioner meeting on March 24. The com- protected.

“We’re going to define that better,” tures,’ and that’s too ambiguous.” mission will vote on whether to adopt the assured Sirevicius.

The controversial topic of mandatory ordinance at a second reading on April 7.

Joyce Whittal of the Savannah Kennel spaying or neutering is not included in the No additional funding is needed to enact Club also asked for tougher enforcement revised ordinance, nor is any provision to the proposed changes in addition the curaddress the sales of puppies at local venues, of the existing leash law, which prohibits rent budget. which several attendees claimed are the any dog or cat to run “at large or off leash About 30 people came to voice their products of inhumane puppy mills. despite the presence of its owner” within feedback at the Civic Center Tuesday “Chatham County needs to be on the afternoon. The ordinance’s mandate not to the unincorporated county.

“I’d like to see Animal Services be able to list of communities that have banned release dogs and cats brought to the Sallie Mood animal shelter to their owners until write tickets and earn some revenue,” said the retail sales of animals,” reiterated Williamson. they are microchipped and spayed or neu- Whittal.

County staff said it will register the feedThe new ordinance does allow Anitered was a major concern. back and meet with more local veterinarmal Services to collect more revenue via While show dogs and hunting hounds certified by the American Kennel Club and increased fees and fines, though many vet- ians to make adjustments to the new code before it is presented back to the commiserinarians spoke out against the mandate the United Kennel Club are exempt from sion on Friday. CS that they collect the payment to register the rule, local members of the Savannah vaccinated pets with the county, calling it Kennel Club expressed fears that historic View the proposed Animal Services ordinance bloodlines could be shut down if their dogs “an unfair burden.” at animalservices.chathamcounty.org.

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Savannah prepares to face multitudes of long-simmering planning issues

BY JASON COMBS

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STARTING NOTE: this week’s column is a survey. A lot is going on in Savannah right now that will affect our future urban fabric, so this column is now going to be regular.

For instance, City Council’s workshop

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this past Thursday morning, held before their regular session, was jam-packed with such issues.

First, Reid Freeman and Trent Germano, the developers mentioned in last week’s column about Savannah River Landing (SRL), gave a presentation to Council that was very similar to their recent presentation to the public at Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC).

The council members seemed generally pleased with the new master plan, and when asked City Manager Rob Hernandez called the 8.3 acres of new public space

that would be given to the city a “great enhancement to the urban core.”

Still, the amount of open space portioned to private backyards of the singlefamily houses facing the river, as opposed to public open space in the form of the riverwalk, was questioned by Alderman Bill Durrence.

Durrence also wanted to see a commitment to divide the central development parcel of the commercial district with lanes indicated on the PUD master plan, rather than just shown in the illustrated version (see last week’s column). Expect

more on this as it occurs.

Next, Kevin Klinkenberg, executive director of the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) presented to Council an idea for taking Whitaker and Drayton Streets down to one lane, with onstreet parking and a protected bike lane, as was done with Price Street several years ago.

He cited many potential benefits, including safety for all (not just bikers and pedestrians, but drivers too), property values, and infill development activity.

Knowing the pushback the idea would

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face, Klinkenberg said that it was the SDRA’s job to nudge decision-makers toward looking at changes that might make them uncomfortable, and urged council to at least test the idea in a nonpermanent manner similar to what was done with Bay Street last year.

Council’s discussion was contentious.

Bill Durrence, whose aldermanic district (2) encompasses the entirety of both streets, was strongly in favor of the idea, saying that “this is about how we define this city going forward” and “we cannot keep building this city for cars.”

Durrence was met with stiff resistance and a litany of concerns by Julian Miller, Van Johnson, and Mayor Eddie DeLoach.

Other council members seemed on the fence.

Following Klinkenberg’s presentation, a city traffic engineer retorted by trying to kill everyone in the room with slides of transportation statistics.

I felt dizzy and had to go into the hallway for air.

The Drayton/Whitaker issue was tabled, but promises to come up again soon. Expect a forthcoming piece, further exploring the issues brought up by what I will label the “Futurists” (like Tony Stark) and the “Car-Accommodators” (like Dominic Toretto).

This raises the question (not begs – don’t make me write a column on BTQ abuse): what the hell are The Highlands, and why are they a part of Savannah, when it’s beyond Garden City, Port Wentworth, and Pooler?

Moving on, Shane Corbin, Savannah’s Zoning Administrator, presented potential ideas to tinker with the lodging/residential balance in the Historic District, basically seeking to change what might be calculated as the “highest and best use” for a downtown parcel by loosening up restrictions to multi-unit residential development. This issue also deserves closer examination in a future column.

At Council itself, there was a very interesting re-zoning hearing that did not go at all how I thought it would.

A commercial developer specializing in servicing suburban sprawl sought to have a 120-acre parcel changed to “light industrial” to accommodate the development

of warehouses servicing the port instead, since all the commercial sprawl has already decided to locate itself one exit up in nearby Pooler.

Council denied this request, against the wishes of the Georgia Ports Authority and Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), citing concern for the quality of life and financial investment of homeowners in the Highlands.

This raises the question (not begs – don’t make me write a column on BTQ abuse): what the hell are The Highlands, and why are they a part of Savannah, when it’s beyond Garden City, Port Wentworth, and Pooler? This will be answered in a future column as well.

Finally, Savannah State University held their 2017 Urban Planning Conference the day after. I participated in a panel titled “Introduction to New Urbanism” along with Mallory Baches, an urban designer in Beaufort, and Lauren Kelly, a planner for the City of Beaufort.

Nick Helmholdt, a planner for our MPC, led the panel and gave a presentation on “New Urbanism and Equity.”

If you don’t know what New Urbanism is, you should have been there! You can also attend a meeting of the local chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU-Savannah on Facebook) or go to CNU.org.

Regardless, prepare to be tired of hearing about New Urbanism. I will be headed to the big national meeting (CNU 25) in Seattle from May 3 – 6, and writing about it.

Quite a few other Savannahians will be there as well, as we want to have a strong presence, since CNU 26 will be here in Savannah next year. It’s going to be exciting. If you care about our urban fabric, think about getting involved – CNUSavannah needs volunteers!

I think I’ve committed myself to at least half a dozen future column subjects. I better stop now. CS

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Repaying those who sacrificed

Left: Retired merchant seaman Michael Higgins determined the identities of five previously “unknown” soldiers at Brunswick’s Palmetto Cemetery.

Above: A memorial at Brunswick’s Palmetto Cemetery marks the final resting place of the mariners who died aboard the SS Oklahoma on April 8, 1942.

Remembering victims of German U-boat attacks off the Georgia coast, 75 years later

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LAST YEAR’S December 7th marked the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. So until September 2 (VJ Day), 2020, expect World War II 75th anniversaries to come and go, mostly unnoticed.

Here on Georgia’s coast, I haven’t heard of anyone remembering the shocking events that happened locally just months after the “day that will live in infamy.” So here I am, returning to a graveyard that I first visited back in 1999.

At a shady burial plot at Brunswick’s Palmetto Cemetery, I help retired merchant seaman Michael Higgins slowly step over a few inches of brick wall that surrounds the graves. Higgins also was there in 1999.

“I had been at sea and I had been on tankers,” he tells me, as we again say aloud the names on a marble stone: Alfredo Carmona, Joseph Geary, Arthur Genter, Charles Rivette, Osswald Ryder. “I had to repay them for their sacrifice.”

These five men were among 22 who died when a German submarine, on April 8, 1942, torpedoed a pair of oil-carrying com14 mercial vessels, the SS Oklahoma and the

Esso Baton Rouge, just off the coast of St. Simons Island.

Just three months prior, on January 19, 43 Americans, many of them from Savannah, died on another merchant ship, the City of Atlanta, in an attack by the same U-boat off the coast of Cape Hatteras, N.C. The war had come to our area quickly and unexpectedly.

“Terror is the only way that you can describe it,” Higgins says. “The Germans are there. They’re supposed to be 3,000 miles away but they’re right there. It was unbelievable.”

Mimi Rogers, curator at the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, which operates the St. Simons Island Lighthouse, says the tanker blasts rattled windows on the coast and jolted folks out of a naïve sense of security.

“People here felt safe,” says Rogers. “And then all of a sudden, in the middle of the night, there was this huge explosion.”

Rogers is working to shed light on this history at a museum planned for the Old Coast Guard Station on St. Simons Island, where the seamen were debriefed after the attack.

“They were having coffee in the mess hall,” she says. “They knew it was a torpedo. Water started flooding the ships.”

The cemetery stone says Carmona was a “wiper.” That meant he might have been

The torpedoing of the SS Oklahoma and Esso Baton Rouge on April 8, 1942 brought the war close to home for coastal Georgia. PHOTO BY SONJA OLSEN KINARD

working in the engine room when the torpedo struck. Instant death. The others, listed as cook, oiler, ordinary seaman and messman, respectively, met likewise gruesome ends.

Rivette’s body washed ashore near Jacksonville. All of their remains were so badly burned that no one could identify them. They were laid to rest together in a grave marked, at the time, only with the words “Unknown Seamen 1942.”

The nameless memorial didn’t sit well with Higgins, a former member of Brunswick’s Propeller Club and a history buff, enamored especially of the American Revolution.

In 1998, he started the painstaking process of identifying these men, contacting their relatives (Carmona’s are still

unlocated) and planning a proper memorial. To determine the names of these five, he had to track down the remains of all 22 who died that night.

“Why are they not accounted for?” he asks. “That was the nut to crack.”

His mystery-solving first brought he and I to this grave in 1999, when a bugler played taps, community leaders paid their respects and lots of news stories were written.

“It was satisfying to know that I had done something for these people,” he says.

The 75th seems a fitting time to revisit this story, since I can’t write about the millions who perished in WWII. But I can write about five. How many will you remember? CS

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Strychnine, used medicinally in Asia for centuries, wasn’t identified by Western science until the early 1800s; with its bitter taste and tendency (in high enough doses) to cause dramatically convulsive death, How do we know poisons are strychnine was an effective way to kill but tasteless and odorless? an ineffective way to not get caught.

The recent dispatch of Kim Jong-nam In 2006 the Hindustani Times reported

by VX poisoning is all over the news at the that a goldsmith named M.P. Prasad, from moment, and reports invariably describe VX the Indian city of Kochi, had in his dying as odorless and tasteless. How would anymoments left a suicide note providing body know what a substance this toxic tastes valuable insight into the experience of or smells like, short of a heroic self-sacrifice ingesting cyanide: “It burns the tongue by the assessor? Even inhaling this stuff and tastes acrid.” But cyanide’s powerfully seems foolhardy to me, let alone voluntarily bitter flavor had long been documented, as giving it a lick. —Mike Caudwell it takes about a half a gram to fell a midsize victim. To some people, cyanide smells like SURELY, Mike, you’ll recall the first prinburnt almond, but to others it’s odorless— ciple of toxicology, distilled from writthere’s a genetic factor at work here. ings of the 16th-century medical pioneer The assassin’s best friend, of course, is a Paracelsus: “Sola dosis facit venenum,” or poison that kills slowly, and if you’re going “The dose makes the poison.” Inhaled or to get someone to ingest their cause of ingested in great enough amounts, the idea death over time, it had better be undetectbeing, any substance will take you down, able. Arsenic is perhaps the most notorious including necessities of life like water and tasteless and odorless chemical, involved oxygen. Conversely, your body can process in a third of all criminal poisoning cases in nearly anything in sufficiently small quan- 19th-century England. A dose the size of tities and keep on kicking. Even an encoun- a pea was enough to cause sudden death, ter with the notorious nerve agent VX can though again the cagier poisoners doled it be survived, though I can’t discourage this out more gradually. Meanwhile, though, kind of field research strongly enough. other Victorians were ingesting arsenic So people have been sampling poisonous on doctor’s orders—at low dosage it was substances since antiquity—sometimes prescribed for conditions ranging from in hope of medical benefit, sometimes as asthma to rheumatism to diminished research before slipping it in someone’s libido. drink. One reason we know that certain Some non-naturally-occurring poisons poisons are tasteless and odorless is that have made their way into scientific awaresuch secret killers are especially prized by ness innocently enough, and their taste anyone who wants to off a foe undetected. and odor properties were determined The earliest poisons were herbal and through accidental exposure. Thallium generally distinct-tasting. Hemlock appar- sulfate, a highly toxic compound with no ently tastes like parsnip, but more bitsmell or taste, was discovered in 1861 as ter and accompanied by a mousy smell. a byproduct of sulfuric acid production.

Aconite, also called monkshood and Doctors used it for years to remove the

hair of ringworm patients; later, in greater amounts, it was employed to poison rats and, in a number of high-profile 20th-century cases, people.

VX, by contrast, was a killer from day one. Originally developed as a pesticide circa 1952, it showed immediate promise as a top-flight chemical weapon: viscous enough to stick to whatever it touched; hyper-toxic enough even in minute amounts (say, ten milligrams) to induce paralysis and respiratory failure via skin contact. (Malaysian officials say Kim Jongnam’s attackers managed to rub it on his face.)

Scary stuff, but there is such thing as a nonlethal dose, and plenty of people have been exposed to VX in military research and lived to get debriefed about it. According to medical historian Ulf Schmidt, in an unauthorized 1958 test two British Army scientists had 50-microgram droplets of VX applied to their forearms. Retired U.S. Army psychiatrist James Ketchum, who in the 1960s conducted chemical-warfare studies at the Edgewood Arsenal research facility in Maryland, claims that the chief medical officer there would regularly startle lecture audiences by dipping a finger into a beaker of VX, then calmly scrubbing it off as he explained that the poison needed a little more time than that to soak in.

But these guys were officers and scientists, and knew what they were dealing with; their rank-and-file test subjects signed up with no idea of what might happen to them. In a 2012 New Yorker article about Ketchum’s work at Edgewood, one former volunteer describes undergoing physical and mental agony after a tiny drop of VX was squirted on his arm and left there. So when the army tells you VX has no odor—as in its pamphlet Toxic Chemical Agent Safety Standards—that information was bought at a significant price. CS

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Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s West Chatham Precinct detectives seek the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of theft and fraudulent usage of a stolen credit card.

The theft occurred on December 8, 2016 at the Peace of Mind monument business at 5548 Ogeechee Road. The victim told police a young black male and older black female came into her business. The male distracted the victim while the female went in the back room and stole the victim’s purse.

Surveillance photos were obtained when the stolen credit card was used at a Savannah grocery store.

Anyone with any information about who these individuals are should contact West Chatham Precinct detectives at

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Information may also be relayed to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020.

Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

Parker’s robbery suspect arrested

Williams, 42, was shot by an acquaintance. Williams was transported to the hospital. His injuries are non-life-threatening.

All the parties involved have been identified. No one has been charged at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

The suspect in a March 22 robPedestrian killed on bery of a West Cha‘the femaile ’ stole the vi cted the victim ctim’s purs Abercorn tham Parker’s is in ‘the male distra e’ Police officers custody. responded to a report Jamarea Mack, of an crash in the 11700 22, was transported on Tuesday to employee complied with the suspect’s block of Abercorn Street, at approximately the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan demands. The suspect fled the store in an Police Department headquarters. He was unknown direction,” says Keturah Greene 2:30 a.m. on Mar. 26. A car collided with pedestrian Harvey McCallister, 53. charged with armed robbery and taken of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.

The pedestrian was wearing dark into custody without incident.

Apparent accidental shooting clothes and crossing the street in a shadTips from citizens who viewed Mack’s The Savannah-Chatham Metropoliowed area at the time of the crash. The photo on SCMPD social media pages and tan Police Department is investigating an driver was traveling eastbound on Aberon local media outlets aided investigators apparent accident shooting that occurred corn Street and did not see the pedestrian in this case, police say. at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Mar. 31 in in time.

Metro officers responded to the 2100 McCallister succumbed to his injuries at block of Benton Boulevard at around 11:30 the parking lot of Alhambra Apartments, 2200 block of E. Victory Dr. the scene. p.m. March 22.

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China’s public-park restrooms have for years suffered toilet-paper theft by local residents who raid dispensers for their own homes (a cultural habit, wrote Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post, expressing taxpayer feelings of “owning” public facilities), but the government recently fought back with technology. At Beijing’s popular Temple of Heaven park, dispensers now have facial-recognition scanners beside the six toilets, with precut paper (about 24 inches long) issued only to users who pose for a picture. (Just one slug of paper can be dispensed to the same face in a 9-minute period, catastrophic for the diarrhea-stricken and requiring calling an attendant to override the machine.)

Latest Religious Messages

• The church-state “wall” leaks badly in Spindale, North Carolina, according to former members of the Word of Faith Fellowship (reported in February by the Associated Press). Two state prosecutors (one a relative of the church’s founder), in nearby Burke and Rutherford counties, allegedly coached Fellowship members and leaders how to neutralize government investigations into church “abuse” -- coaching that would violate state law and attorney

ethical standards. Fellowship officials have March’s Carnival in a town in the Galicia area of Spain -- that he acted inapprobeen accused of beating “misbehaving” priately in dressing as Playboy magazine congregants, including children, in order to repel their demons. (Among the Fellow- founder Hugh Hefner, reclining on a red satin sheet on a parade float carrying men ship’s edicts revealed in the AP report: All dating, marriages and procreation subject dressed as classic Playboy “Bunnies.”

Despite apparent public support for to approval; no wedding-night intimacy Father Martinez, his Archbishop beyond a “godly” cheek kiss; subseasked him to attend a “spiritual quent marital sex limited to 30 retreat” to reflect on his behavior. minutes, no foreplay, lights off, missionary position.)

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Perspective

The U.S. House of Representatives, demonstrating particular concern for military veterans, enhanced vets’ civil rights in March by removing a source of delay in gun purchases. A 2007 law had required all federal agencies to enter any mentallyill clients into the National Instant Criminal Background Check database for gun purchases, but the new bill exempts veterans (including, per VA estimates, 19,000 schizophrenics and 15,000 with “severe” post-traumatic stress syndrome). (An average of a dozen veterans a day in recent times have committed suicide with guns.)

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Yasuomi Hirai, 26, was arrested in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, in June (2013) after being identified in news reports as the man who had crawled “dozens of meters” in an underground gutter solely to gain access to a particular sidewalk grate near Konan Women’s University -- so that he could look up at skirt-wearers passing over the grate. After one pedestrian, noting the pair of eyes below, summoned a police officer, Hirai scurried down the gutter and escaped, but since he had been detained several months earlier on a similar complaint, police soon arrested him.

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SANAM MARVI is a vocal warrior. One of the most famous performers in the Sufi, ghazal and folk genres, the Pakistani singer has been earning awards and garnering countless fans since her debut in 2009.

Since she was seven, Marvi has honed the art of singing Sufi poetry in the traditional qawwali style and uses her fame to spread peace, love, and spirituality to people of all walks of life.

Marvi’s father, the Sindhi folk singer Faqeer Ghulam Rasool, led her musical training from a young age; after learning from him, Marvi received classical training from Ustad Fateh Ali Khan of Hyderabad, Sindh at the Gwalior gharana school.

As an interpreter of spiritual, folk, and classical poetry, Marvi relishes the comfort found in ancient texts.

Her performances, during which she’s accompanied by musicians on traditional instruments such as table, harmonium, sitar, and dholak, share Islam’s message of peace and seeks to connect the individual to the universal.

Marvi makes her Southeastern debut through public diplomacy inititive Center Stage. She’s joined on this tour by guest artist Arieb Azhar, a musician, activist, and writer who will introduce Marvi’s performances. Azhar is a cultural translator of South Asia’s poetry and music and his humanist, inclusive views align beautifully with Marvi’s mission.

We spoke with Marvi and Azhar with Azhar translating to learn more about 22 Marvi’s roots and message.

This is your Southeastern United States debut. How do you hope an English-speaking audience connects with your work?

Music is a language by itself. It doesn’t have a specific language through language.

I hope to get a message across of the Sufi poetry which I interpret and I hope that comes across and the audience can appreciate it.

I understand you grew up singing with your father. Did you hope to sing as a professional at that age?

When I started learning from my father at the age of seven, I had no inkling that I was going to do this professionally. I was just learning from him and enjoyed learning from him. I found it interesting, what he was teaching me. At a certain point, I began to realize the importance of what I was doing and the need to take it out of the area where I hail from. This message is too big to be contained in one province; it concerns all of humanity. It’s not connected with any one religion. It needs to go global.

You studied Sufi poetry for many years as well—how did that study inform your music career?

I grew up learning poetry of the great Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, who is very, very famous from that part of Pakistan.

Not only did he write a lot of beautiful Sufi poetry and ancient folk tales, but he also put those poetry into tune…poetry of this scale has a maximum effect on the listener.

The connection between music and poetry among Sufi poetry is very strong.

Sanam Marvi brings Sufi poetry to life with her beautiful voice. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL

There’s an increasing popularity of Sufi music especially among young people. Why do you think that is?

A lot of credit is due to the [Pakistani music television series] Coke Studio, because Coke Studio brought the folk music out of Pakistan and introduced it to a new generation. A lot of credit goes to them.

And, if I [Azhar] might add, the reason it became so successful was because there was already a thirst for this type of knowledge. I feel that in our society in Pakistan there was a need of people to connect with something deeper than they were taught to identify. This tradition connects us beyond borders and connects with our roots, our history, and other religions. We are getting ready to do another season of Coke Studio and rehearsing the songs over the next couple of days.

Is there anything that you and Sanam would like your audience to know before they experience the performance?

Sanam hopes the audience will enjoy the poetry she’s going to be singing and that the message of the poetry is properly conveyed. And that’s why I’m here; my job is to make sure the people also understand and are appreciating the musical quality of the whole thing and intention behind the music, but also get to enjoy the lyrical aspect. CS

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MAYBE it’s something in the water, but perfect moments of synchronicity have a way of occuring within Savannah’s creative communities. The Hostess City’s most recent manifestation exists at the intersection of activism, live music, art, and pure, unabashed fun: the inaugural Non Stop Boogie Drop.

From Friday, April 7 to Saturday, April 8, Starland’s House of Strut will host a 24-hour event in support of nonprofit organization Savannah Riverkeeper. If there’s anybody who can turn the bottom floor of a Victorian, vintage-slinging house into a 24-hour palace of music, food, art, and dancing, it’s Erica Cobb Jarman and Ben Umbreit.

Umbreit entered Jarman’s throwbackglam world when he rented a Speedo from House of Strut. DJ OB-1Benobi by night, Umbreit is best known as the force behind 25 Shades of Purple, an entertainment hub based around the artist Prince. Umbreit, who owns one of the largest digital collections of Prince’s music and performances in the world and throws tribute parties, meetups, and more, knows how to get

people on a dance floor.

In January, Jarman had a dream that she participated in a dance-a-thon and woke up motivated.

“I wanted to dance for 24 hours, and I wanted to do it for Mother Earth,” she declares. “I was feeling anxious about what was going on politically and had more anxiety about the environment than anything.”

Meanwhile, Umbreit was interested in a growing trend in the DJ world: 24-hour DJ events, where a new DJ would take over the tables on the hour for a full day.

“There are a lot of DJs in Savannah, but it’s mostly a band town,” Umbreit says.

“Whenever I DJ with another DJ, I get so much out of it. So I thought, ‘What if all these DJs could play back-to-back?’ I think it would foster the DJ community.”

It was a tough sell—bars couldn’t have a 24-hour show, and a house party wouldn’t work. He remembered Jarman, whose shop has hosted everything from a Mothers concert to multimedia drag shows.

Umbreit posed the idea to DJ Jose Ray; Ray responded with a bewildered smile. “’He goes, ‘Erica proposed the same idea to me tonight,’” Umbreit remembers.

“Can you believe that?!” Jarman exclaims.

It seems the Non Stop Boogie Drop was simply meant to be, and once they realized their shared mission, Jarman and Umbreit got to work, selecting Savannah Riverkeeper as their charity. “[The River] is our most important natural resource,” says Jarman. “If it wasn’t for it, none of us would even be here.”

Just so happens, Augusta-based Savannah Riverkeeper was already interested in hosting a Savannah fundraiser but weren’t sure where to host it. When Umbreit pitched their idea to Riverkeeper’s Jacob Oblander, he was ecstatic.

Non Stop Boogie Drop features a variety of local and regional bands and DJs of all styles. From dancing in the wee hours with Lotion in the Basket to sharing sunrise with The Flying Bacon Cheeseburgers, there’s something for everyone. Plus, those who dance all night may be rewarded for their efforts with great prize packs.

In addition to music, there will be go-go and fire dancers, interactive artwork, a selection of summer and spring vintage styles to shop, a special Clockwork Orangethemed lounge in the side yard courtesy of The Atlantic and West Elm, and even a VIP Purple Room as an homage to Prince.

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Expect a variety of food trucks at the event, and make sure to stay up dancing ‘til 7 a.m.—Back in the Day Bakery has created “boogie biscuits” for the occasion, and all early morning attendees will get a fresh confection on the house.

As local residents, businessfolks, and lovers of the arts, Jarman and Umbreit look forward to connecting with the community through the Boogie Drop and making it an annual event.

“You can see Savannah coming,” Umbreit says, acknowledging the city’s growth.

“If we can get in now and create some established things, they can be sources of positivity for the city and community.”

“We want to do huge, amazing things in Savannah,” adds Jarman. “We want to make big splashes, but a lot of people who make big splashes leave to go to other towns. We’re invested in this community; we’re here to stay.” CS

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AT A TIME when most kids were organizing their stuffed animal collections, Hannah Wicklund was assembling a guitar pedal board.

The South Carolina native and founder of all-American rock ‘n’ roll band The Steppin Stones has been playing guitar since she was eight and booking gigs since age nine. Nine years since her stage debut, Wicklund has left her Hilton Head home and made the leap to Nashville, devoting herself fully to her band and craft.

Savannah gigs were crucial to The Steppin Stones’ early years—the band was a City Market favorite—and, while she appreciates everything she learned in her time in the Lowcountry, Wicklund’s loving the challenge of life in Music City.

“Nashville’s great,” she attests. “Everyone here is super-approachable, and there’s just a bigger music community up here, which is new for me. Every single person in Nashville is a musician—every waiter I’ve had is doing something with music.”

She’s been finding her place in the scene since August. While the power trio made the move together, Wicklund is now the sole original member of the band after the other members amicably departed.

“Ultimately, we all felt the lineup nearing its end—we were all pretty much on the same page,” she explains. “The move to Nashville also solidified that I’m going for it full steam ahead.”

As she works toward a new album, Wicklund’s writing on her own, as she usually does, but her new hometown has also allowed her to network and collaborate.

“I’m doing a lot of it on my own, but I’m also doing co-writes with musicians in town,” she says. “This is the first time I’ve gotten to play with people other than my two bandmates. For 10 years, I only played 26 with my guys…I’d sit in with some people

Hannah Wicklund and her trusty custom Tom Anderson guitar. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STEPPIN STONES

sometimes, but it’s kind of a whole different culture, which is new. I’m getting used to it.”

As a musician, Wicklund is a triple threat: a songwriter with a penchant for classic rock bravado and blues grit; a vocalist with a killer range and warmly raw style; and, first and foremost, a complete shredder of a guitarist.

“I consider myself all three, but I’ve always wanted to be known for my guitar playing—that’s what I’ve said since I was a little girl,” she says. “I was always trying my best to perpetuate that I love to play guitar, that’s been my main focus, and writing music comes with playing. There’s no better feeling than finishing a song you feel really feel good about.”

When she began, Wicklund learned all the iconic classic rock hits verbatim, playing solos note-by-note and following tabs.

That foundation allowed her to take risks onstage and explore her instrument.

“I started to do some songs where I would improvise a little bit and I started to take more chances live,” she remembers.

“The reason I got comfortable on guitar is because I tried new stuff live, and even though sometimes I’d make mistakes. I think that’s what helped shape my guitar playing—infusing all these classic rock go-to solos, then starting to riff off of them on my own.”

Playing as a three-piece pushes her to fill out space and pull a variety of tones from her guitar.

“I use a lot of open strings, and I’m not really afraid to make it sound kind of muddy at times,” she says, citing Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck as her primary influences.

“Both of them get a little creative, and I get a lot of inspiration from them. Even if they hit something that they didn’t mean to, they make you believe they meant to hit it.”

Throughout the years, Wicklund’s had a pretty consistent gear setup, playing a custom Tom Anderson guitar (her favored model since she was 9) and a pedalboard armed with essential effects.

“It’s changed slightly over the years, but I’ve had a pretty staple sound,” she says. “My dad helped me build my guitar tone—my dad helped me build everything when it comes to this band! I’m still playing through my Orange [amplifier]. I love my delay and reverb, and I like the flanger and phaser every once in a while. The talk box is becoming a staple, too.”

This summer, Wicklund will hit the studio with a new bassist and drummer to record a fresh Steppin Stones record in Nashville. She explains that, while it boasts the Steppin Stones timeless rock ‘n’ roll sound with a blues edge, the band’s style has evolved since their second fulllength album, released in 2015.

“I always want to set the tone and make you feel something,” she explains. “I think that something we’re going to still have and carry through. I want to have songs like ‘Looking Glass’ off our last couple albums ago that are more structured.

And on the flip side, I’d like to have some songs that have some cool instrumental breakdowns and stuff like that. Hopefully, we’ll have matured and our sound will have progressed a little bit.”

It’s going to be a busy spring and summer for Wicklund—when she’s not writing or recording, The Steppin Stones will be on the road, hitting festivals like Sweetwater 420 Fest, The Peach Music Festival, and KAABOO Del Mar in San Diego before embarking on their first European tour.

Even on lineups like KAABOO, which features juggernaut headliners like Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Muse, Wicklund isn’t intimidated—the fearless frontwoman’s been preparing for this moment her whole life.

“I’ve always wanted to do this,” she affirms. “I’ve found so many things saying I wanted to be a musician since I was 6 or 7. I’m really lucky to be doing exactly what I wanted to be doing.” CS

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WHEN it comes to singer-songwriters, there’s a sure-sell in Savannah. Jason Isbell, a king of alt-country and saint of aspiring singer-songwriters, began his solo career in 2007, but Savannahians have known him for much longer.

As a member of beloved Athens-based alt-country Drive-By Truckers, Isbell was a regular on Savannah stages. In fact, as he looked out on a sold-out crowd in Johnny Mercer Theatre, he recounted an early gig at Locos on Broughton, singing and strumming for a tepid crowd much more interested in sportsball on the TV than what was happening onstage. You could barely hear him share the tale under the roars of Johnny Mercer’s loyal crowd.

And that, at the heart of it, is Isbell’s appeal: he’s a true success story. He’s put in the time at sports bars with busted PA systems, overcome addiction, and been transparent about the whole process through beautiful, tender songs spun with lovely language and memorable melodies—and many Georgians got to witness the whole transformation.

Hearing Isbell sing live is a remarkable thing. In the Truckers’ multi-singer lineup, Isbell’s vocal performances always stood out of the ruggedness thanks to his golden tone and earnest ease. As that voice builds and soars with its warm clarity, you’ll get chills on your arms listening at home in the quiet. Live, it’ll stop the breath in your chest.

Backed by his band The 400 Unit, Isbell performed 17 favorites from his solo career and time with the Truckers, inspiring the crowd to stand up and sing along.

Sometimes the audience’s enthused roars distracted from tender moments like the winsomely acoustic hit “Cover Me Up,” but The 400 Unit knows how to rock it out.

The set was perfectly timed, rousing the crowd on the second song with fan favorite “24 Frames” and peppering in all the essentials: “How to Forget,” “If It Takes a Lifetime,” “Speed Trap Town,” “Stockholm,” and songs penned for the Truckers: “Outfit,” “Decoration Day,” and “Never Gonna Change.”

It was Isbell’s second Savannah Music Festival appearance, and it’s always interesting to see the way his style brings together several slices of our town—a mix of older SMF patrons, local country fans, and hip young couples. Is there a strange irony in a room full of folks raise their beer cups to toast their favorite artist’s nine years of sobriety? Maybe—if you’ve never been to Savannah. – Anna Chandler

Chouk Bwa Libete/Leyla McCalla @Morris Center

THE Savannah Music Festival can always be counted on to bring at least one rare and beautiful world music gem 28 to town each year, an artist or band of

Chouk Bwa Libete at the Morris Center

incredible skill and impact but generally very difficult to see outside their home country.

Chouk Bwa Libete fits that bill this year, and then some. Flown in from Haiti especially for this one show, the band delivered an intensely rhythmic and deeply soulful performance which shook the rafters at the Morris Center in a manner I’ve not seen since the venue was restored and made available to live music.

I and my fellow drummers in the audience were excited to see a vast array of handcrafted Afro-Caribbean percussion set up onstage awaiting Chouk Bwa Libete’s extended set. The show was, simply stated, every drummer’s paradise.

Indeed, the only instrumentation used by the band at all is percussion, vocals, and a Haitian version of the didgeridoo, which lent a fascinating subwoofer effect.

While band members rotate percussion, the core set-up is four drummers and a male lead vocalist, almost always Jean Claude “Sambaton” Dorvil, the group’s chief composer. Flanking Sambaton are Edèle and Maloune, who take up most of the call-and-response and improvise dancing during the songs, often using pantomime to detail the lyrics. As in the African tradition, they actually provide the bulk of the vocals, the male vocalist almost more of a chant leader in this context.

While Chouk Bwa Libete certainly uses a setlist like any other band, these aren’t songs in the Western tradition, i.e., verse/ verse/chorus/verse/chorus/chorus, etc.

Their songs are much more African/ Afro-Cuban in structure, building on the complex, interweaving polyphonies of the drums and percussion and incorporating call-and-response vocals. The song is “finished” when the band is done playing it,

but any tune could easily go on indefinitely.

While on paper it seemed odd for the actual celebrity of the night, former Carolina Chocolate Drops member and Grammy winner Leyla McCalla to open instead of headline, I think McCalla herself would agree there is no way to “follow” a show as intense and charismatic as Chouk Bwa Libete’s.

A delightful and calming stage presence, McCalla’s set focused on some Haitian folk music gems played mostly on Western instrumentation. McCalla herself played a cello, a guitar, and banjo at various points, all expertly.

These sweetly-sung, plaintive songs were interspersed with frequent musicological interludes by McCalla, explaining not only the songs and lyrics (sung in Haitian Creole/French) but how she discovered the songs and their meaning to her.

McCalla, violist Free Feral, and guitar/ banjo player/husband Daniel Tremblay were joined several times by McCalla’s former Carolina Chocolate Drops colleague Don Flemons. The softy teasing, almost sibling relationship between the two was warm and inviting. – Jim Morekis

Jazz Organ Summit @Morris Center

JAZZ IS best enjoyed in as intimate a venue as possible. In Savannah, perhaps the best opportunity each year comes when the Savannah Music Festival brings in the nation’s and region’s top jazz talents, both young and old, to the stage at the Morris Center.

The double bill with Joey DeFrancesco & The People and the Ike Stubblefield Trio was deemed the “Jazz Organ Summit,” and it was truth in advertising, as it featured probably the two leading figures in jazz organ today.

It’s always a great treat to hear the classic analog live sound of the Hammond B-3 organ and the rich tones produced by its iconic Leslie cabinet; greater still when it’s played by talents such as these.

Ike Stubblefield is well-known to local audiences for his frequent tour stops here.

However, the topflight production values at the Music Festival seemed to highlight and expand his familiar mastery.

Ike has the perfect duo backing him up; understated guitarist Detroit Brooks provides a sweet melody line with what by jazz standards is a minimalist technique.

Drummer Herlin Riley, though, is the secret weapon. The delightfully playful and swing-heavy jazz drumming technique of the New Orleans native often ventures into smile-inducing whimsy.

Ike is a deeply soulful player, comfortable with the whole range of blues/jazz/ funk/R&B sonic emotion. His basic intent seems to be to not make the show about himself, but about the groove and the swing. He is unfailingly humble, almost self-effacing, onstage, so that when his big solo comes amid the rock-solid, perfect grooves, it has all the more impact.

Lightning-fast solos were in heavy abundance, however, with the performance by Joey DeFrancesco and The People. The nationally renowned Philadelphia legend, backed by a trio of outstanding young players, delved more into high-energy free jazz than the soul-drenched crew of Ike Stubblefield.

While DeFrancesco himself is no slouch at fast and skillful playing, he let his band — Troy Roberts on saxophone, Dan Wilson on guitar, and Jason Brown on drums — take extended solos, which the crowd seemed to enjoy most of all. – Jim Morekis

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The bluegrass quintet Lonely Hearts String Band brings its unique take on traditional American music to Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor this weekend. Since their formation in 2012, the band has earned a 2015 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards Momentum Award and gained a big following throughout North America.

With high energy, instrumental virtuosity and rich harmonies, the band boasts a growing catalog of original compositions that honor bluegrass’s roots. Featuring two Berklee College of Music alums, a life-long student of the Suzuki method, and an alum of the New England Conservatory of Music and Manhattan School of Music, the band’s impressive chops are complemented by their youthful energy.

The string band released its debut full-length in 2016 on the legendary Rounder Records label, home to Alison Krauss, Béla Fleck, Gregg Allman, and more.

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Stoop Kids are leaving their stoop to tour their unique style of doo-wop meets hip-hop: doo-hop. Intertwining bars with elements of jazz, surf, soul, and psych rock into classic ‘50s pop arrangements, the band of Loyola University undergraduates put on a memorable show, complete with smooth saxophone.

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The Stage on Bay brings more chart-topping country to Savannah.

Rodney Atkins hit the Billboard charts in 1997 with “In a Heartbeat.” After a break, he returned in the early 2000s with singles “Sing Along,” “My Old Man,” and Top 10 hit “Honesty (Write Me a List).”

2006’s “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)” won fans with its quick banjo licks and relatable lyricism. It marked the beginning of a new era for Atkins—the image of an Everyman who dons baseball caps and sings songs about life that speak to his audience members. Those songs check off the country boxes too, with images of trucks, cotton fields, cows, peaches, and pretty girls.

If You’re Going Through Hell produced additional hits like “Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy),” “These Are My People,” and “Watching You.” It was the first country album to include four number 1 singles since Tim McGraw’s Set This Circus Down.

His last album, Take a Back Road, featured a number-one single of the same name. The hit was named “Song of the Year” at the 2012 BMI Awards.

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The performers of Savannah art drag collective House of Gunt are always in the spotlight—now, it’s time to pay tribute to the force behind each memorable number. If you’ve ever wondered who’s responsible for creating incredible audio mixes for each performer, adding a whole new artistic layer to each routine, it’s none other than DJ C Powers. It’s his birthday, and The House is throwing an all-ages bash at Graveface Records & Curiosities in his honor.

After the inaugural Art March Parade, head over to the record shop for an evening curated exclusively by the guest of honor. Influenza Mueller, Lavender Mist, Toyota Mitsubishi, Biqtch Puddin, Kia Sedona, and Edna Allan Hoe are slated to perform to the song of C Powers’ choice.

The performers have some surprises up their sleeves; C Powers knows nothing about their performances except for his own musical selection. With the House’s brilliant knack for spectacle, it’s sure to be a memorable evening.

The night kicks off with a DJ set from C Powers with House of Gunt’s performance following at 10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 9 P.M., $5 OR PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN, ALL-AGES

HOUSE OF GUNT

Head to the beach for a dose of goldentoned duo musicianship.

Violet Bell is the soul-folk project of Lizzy Ross and Omar Ruiz-Lopez. Ross, a singersongwriter, earned plenty of praise on her own before she met Ruiz-Lopez, who’s performed with the Durham Symphony Orchestra and Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands. Together, the Chapel Hill-based band employs violin, guitar, cello, mandolin, and harmonies to create gently lovely music.

With a session at WDVX Blue Plate Special and an appearance on NPR’s The State of Things, Violet Bell is onto big things.

Catch them on the coast while you can.

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MUSIC WEDNESDAY 4. 5 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South VuDu Shakedown, 10 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, 9 p.m.

Boomy’s Eric Culberson Band, 10 p.m.

CO/Savannah Cocktail Company VuDu Cocktail Acoustic Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. coffee deli Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge Hot Plate, Jerkagram, The Anxiety Junkies, 8:30 p.m.

Five Oaks Taproom Eric Britt, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ricky Standard, 7:30 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Jason Bible, 7 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Daniel Marshall, 9 p.m.

PS Tavern Trivia, 7 p.m.

Rachael’s 1190 Jeremy Riddle, 10 p.m.

The Sandbar Open Mic, 9 p.m.

SEED Eco Lounge Latin Music Night, 9 p.m.

Tree House Wobble Wednesday Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Brandon Reeves, 5 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Mic, 9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night, 8 p.m.

Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

The Jinx Rock n Roll Bingo, 10 p.m.

Rachael’s 1190 Team Trivia, 8:45 p.m.

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Tubby’s Trivia, 7 p.m.

World of Beer Trivia, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Hercules Bar & Grill Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Mediterranean Tavern Karaoke hosted by K-Rawk, 8 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Weird Wednesdays Open Mic Comedy, 9 p.m.

DJ

Little Lucky’s DJ Mixx Masta Matao SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

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LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m.

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m.

Fannie’s on the Beach Christy and

Soundboard Huc-A-Poo’s Willie Jackson Blues, 9 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Laiken Love Duo, 7:30 p.m.

The Jinx Scaryoke, 10 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Joe Wilson, 7 p.m.

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright, Jimmy Frushon The Sentient Bean Quinn Cicala, The Gumps, The Hippie and The Punk, 8 p.m.

The Warehouse Stan Ray, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, 5 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Chuck Courtenay, 6 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

The Britannia British Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

Mediterranean Tavern Butt Naked Trivia with Kowboi, 7 p.m.

Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Trivia Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia, 10 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar 80s and 90s Trivia, 8 p.m.

Tybee Island Social Club Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Applebee’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Blueberry Hill Trivia and Karaoke, 7 p.m.

The Chromatic Dragon Karaoke Night, 9 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Doodles Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke & Throwback Jams, 8 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Mediterranean Tavern Karaoke, 8 p.m.

PS Tavern Karaoke Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke Savannah’s Music City Bar and Grill Karaoke, 8 p.m.

World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.

DJ

Congress Street Social Club DJ Blackout, 10 p.m.

Little Lucky’s DJ Mixx Masta Matao Mediterranean Tavern DJ Kirby Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m.

SEED Eco Lounge Daas Unterground Thursdays, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY 4. 7 LIVE MUSIC

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, 7 p.m.

Barrelhouse South The Steppin Stones w/ Special Guests, 7 p.m., Josh Roberts and the Hinges, 11:30 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Greg Williams, High

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Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m.

Casimir’s Lounge Tradewinds, 9 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club DJ Precisa, 10:30 p.m.

Dockside Seafood Bluegrass Happy Hour, 4 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge McLeod, 9 p.m.

Fiore Italian Bar and Grill Anne Allman, 6:30 p.m.

Foxy Loxy Cafe Joshua Smith, 7 p.m.

House of Strut Non-Stop Boogie Drop, 9 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bottles & Cans, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Black Pussy, Hotplate, 10 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Georgia Kyle, 7 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub The Hypnotics, 10 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Daniel Marshall, 9 p.m.

PS Tavern Zack Wilson, 5 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Espina Trio, 6:30 p.m.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House David Duckworth, 8 p.m.

Savannah’s Music City Bar and Grill Live Music The Stage on Bay Rodney Atkins, 7 p.m.

Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Hitman Blues Band, 6 p.m.

Tybee Island Social Club Violet Bell, 8 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright The Warehouse Emily Kenyon, Eric Culberson, 2 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Thomas Claxton, Bill Hodgson, Permament Tourist, 5 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 8 Mile Bend Band, 6 p.m.

The Wormhole Hellzapoppin Sideshow Circus w/ Pussy Launcher, 10 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Coach’s Corner Trivia, Movies &

Music Trivia, 8 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 7 p.m.

The Islander Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Sunny’s Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke/DJ, 10:30 p.m.

DJ

Club 309 West DJ Zay Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge DJ D-Frost Hercules Bar & Grill DJ Little Lucky’s DJ Sweet Treat Melissa Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok, 10 p.m.

Tree House DJ Phive Star

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock, 9 p.m.

Club One Drag Show

SATURDAY 4. 8 LIVE MUSIC

17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond, 6:30 p.m.

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, 7 p.m.

Barrelhouse South Joe Marcinek Band w/ Ike Stubblefield and Yonrico Scott, 9:45 p.m.

Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, Brett Barnard and the Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m.

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m.

Casimir’s Lounge Jackson Evans Trio, 9 p.m.

Coach’s Corner Thomas Claxton and the Myth Congress Street Social Club DJ Basik Lee, 10:30 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge Broken Glow, Sara Clash, Low Country Oscillations, 10 p.m.

Graveface Records & Curiosities House of Gunt’s DJ B-Day, 9 p.m.

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The Grey Stopover in the Yard w/ Hardy and the Hard Knocks, noon House of Strut Non-Stop Boogie Drop Jazz’d Tapas Bar MS3, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Garden Giant, The Stoop Kids, 10 p.m.

Johnny Mercer Theatre Legends of Southern Hip Hop, 8 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Stan Ray, 7 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub General Patton and the Heads of State, 10 p.m.

The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth PS Tavern Matt Eckstine, 6 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Espina Trio, 6:30 p.m.

Rocks on the Roof @Sundown, 8 p.m.

Savannah’s Music City Bar and Grill Live Music Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Willie Jackson Blues, 6 p.m.

Tybee Island Social Club Nate & Jon, 8 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright The Warehouse Savannah Lee Bassett, Phantom Wingo, 2 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay Duo, Bucky & Barry, Bill Hodgson, La Bodega, 1 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Daniel Marshall, 6 p.m.

The Wormhole Jamil Houston, 10:30 p.m.

The Wyld Dock Bar Bottles & Cans, 7 p.m.

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Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10:30 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eric Britt, 7 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Zack Wilson, 7 p.m.

The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Tybee Post Theater Island Throwdown w/ Xuluprophet, 7:30 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, Irritating Julie, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke/DJ, 10:30 p.m.

DJ

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Exclusives Bar & Grille Open Mic Poetry Night, 7 p.m.

MONDAY 4.10 LIVE MUSIC

COMEDY

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic with Craig Tanner and Mr. Williams, 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m.

Cohen’s Retreat Monday Munchies and Music, 5:30 p.m.

The Jinx Dad Joke #41: Natural Causes, The Mold, Cray Bags, more, 9 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show, 8 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Savannah Lee Bassett, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay, 5 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m., Open Mic, 6 p.m.

DJ

Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina Team Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

The Britannia British Pub Bingo, 8 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Bingo

KARAOKE

Applebee’s Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Doodles Karaoke, 9 p.m.

The Islander Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke & Throwback Jams, 8 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Rachael’s 1190 Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Comedy, 9 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Night Silliness, 8 p.m.

The Wormhole Comedy Planet presents Andy Sanford, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m.

Little Lucky’s DJ Sweet Treat Melissa Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m.

Tree House DJ Phive Star

Boomy’s Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Molly Mondays, 10:30 p.m.

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 4. 9 LIVE MUSIC

17 Hundred 90 Restaurant Gail Thurmond, 6:30 p.m.

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning,

KARAOKE

COMEDY DJ

The Jinx DJ Lucky Bastard, 10 p.m.

Little Lucky’s DJ Mixx Masta Matao SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m.

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TUESDAY 4.11 LIVE MUSIC

ASU Fine Arts Auditorium Armstrong Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m.

Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band, 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ray Lundy, 7 p.m.

The Jinx Brazilian Punk Invasion, 10 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Rachael Shaner, 7 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Open Mic Nickie’s 1971 Willie Jackson Open Mic, 8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show, 8 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m.

Coach’s Corner Trivia, 8 p.m.

CoCo’s Sunset Grille Trivia, 7 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Trivia, 10 p.m.

Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

Mediterranean Tavern Battle of The Sexes Game, 9 p.m.

Mellow Mushroom Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Trivia, 9 p.m.

The Wormhole Trivia, 10:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 7 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

The Rail Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Chuck’s Bar Comedy Open Mic, 9:30 p.m.

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CO/Savannah Cocktail Company 10 Whitaker Street

Abe’s on Lincoln 17 Lincoln St.

www.eatatco.com/

A-J’s Dockside 1315 Chatham Ave. Tybee Island

912-352-2933 coachs.net

abesonlincoln.com

ajsdocksidetybee.com

Applebee’s 1492 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville applebees.com

ASU Fine Arts Auditorium 11935 Abercorn St. Savannah-Southside Barrelhouse South 125 W. Congress St. barrelhousesouth.com

Basil’s Pizza and Deli 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Wilmington Island 912-897-6400 basilsonline.com

Bay Street Blues 17 E. Bay St.

Coach’s Corner 3016 E. Victory Dr. CoCo’s Sunset Grille 1 Old U.S. Hwy. 80 Tybee Island 912-786-7810 cocostybee.com

coffee deli 4517 Habersham St.

savannahcoffeedeli.com

Cohen’s Retreat 5715 Skidaway Rd. Savannah-Midtown Congress Street Social Club 411 W. Congress St. Savannah-Downtown 912-238-1985 congressstreetsocialclub.com

Dockside Seafood 201 West River St. 912-233-3810

Bayou Cafe 14 N. Abercorn St.

Doodles 586 S. Columbia Ave. Rincon

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s 20 E. Perry St.

Doubles Nightclub 7100 Abercorn St.

Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina 1611 Habersham St.

Dub’s Pub 225 W. River St.

912-236-6655

bayousavannah.com

billysplacesavannah.com

912-295-2536

912-352-7100

dubspubriverstreet.com

Blueberry Hill 546 Dean Forest Rd.

El-Rocko Lounge 117 Whitaker St. Savannah-Downtown

Boomy’s 409 W. Congress St.

Exclusives Bar & Grille 2003 Greenwood Street

The Britannia British Pub 140 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Wilmington Island

Fannie’s on the Beach 1613 Strand Ave. Tybee Island

blowinsmokesavannah.com

964-8401

boomysbar.com

912-898-4257

Casimir’s Lounge 700 Drayton St.

mansiononforsythpark.com

The Chromatic Dragon 514 MLK Jr. Blvd. chromaticdragon.com

Chuck’s Bar 305 W. River St. 912-232-1005

Club 309 West 309 W. River St. club309west.com

Club One 1 Jefferson St.

clubone-online.com

912-495-5808

912-695-2116

912-786-6109 fanniesonthebeach.com

Fia Rua Irish Pub 10132 Ford Ave. Richmond Hill 912-459-4160 fiaruairishpub.com

Fiore Italian Bar and Grill 7360 Skidaway Rd. Isle of Hope 912-349-2609 fioreitalianbarandgrill.com

Five Oaks Taproom 201 W. Bay St. fiveoakstaproom.com

Flashback 10010-B Ford Ave. Richmond Hill 912-428-1643

Foxy Loxy Cafe 1919 Bull St. foxyloxycafe.com

Graveface Records & Curiosities 5 W. 40th Street www.graveface.com/

The Grey 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Savannah-Downtown Hercules Bar & Grill 2500 Dean Forest Rd. 912-966-5790

House of Strut 17 West 41st Street

www.houseofstrut.com

Huc-A-Poo’s 1213 US Hwy. 80 East Tybee Island

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) 110 Towne Center Dr. Pooler

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill 11215 Abercorn St.

Nickie’s 1971 1513 Butler Ave. Tybee Island

tijuanaflats.com

macphersonspub.com

912-786-4444

The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St.

www.plantersinnsavannah.com

Pour Larry’s 206 W. St. Julian St. 912-232-5778

PS Tavern 11 W. Bay St. Savannah-Downtown 912-495-5145

912-921-2269

Tijuana Flats 1800 E. Victory Dr. Totally Awesome Bar 107 B Whitaker St. 912-495-5945

Tree House 309 W. St. Julian St.

treehousesavannah.com

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) 2909 River Dr. Thunderbolt 912-354-9040 www.liveoakstore.com/ tubbysthunderbolt

912-786-5900 www.hucapoos.com/

Rachael’s 1190 1190 King George Blvd.

The Islander 301 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Wilmington Island

rachaels1190.com

The Rail Pub 405 W. Congress St.

912-472-4044 tybeeislandsocialclub.com

Jazz’d Tapas Bar 52 Barnard St.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant 402 MLK Jr. Blvd.

www.tybeeposttheater.org

912-897-6137

www.jazzdsavannah.com

therailpub.com/

The Jinx 127 W. Congress St.

ranchoalegrecuban.com

Johnny Mercer Theatre 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

bohemianhotelsavannah.com

www.savannahcivic.com

Rusty Rudders Tap House 303 W. River St.

Jukebox Bar & Grill 3741 US Hwy 17 Ste 500 Richmond Hill

912-944-6302

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 111 W. Bay St.

Little Lucky’s 6 Gateway Blvd. E.

The Sandbar 1512 Butler Ave. Tybee Island

912-236-2281

912-756-6997

912-925-1119

Rocks on the Roof 102 W. Bay St.

ruthschris.com

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill 417 East River St.

912-786-8304

McDonough’s 21 E. McDonough St.

(912) 238-2426

Mediterranean Tavern 125 Foxfield Way Pooler

savannahtaphouse.com

912-341-8897

mcdonoughssavannah.com

912-988-1052

Mellow Mushroom 11 W. Liberty St. mellowmushroom.com

Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina 2518 Hwy 17 Richmond Hill 912-459-6357 melscoastalcafe.com

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub 311 W. Congress St. macphersonspub.com

Savannah Coffee Roasters 215 West Liberty Street Savannah Taphouse 125 E. Broughton St. Savannah’s Music City Bar and Grill 65 Fairmont Ave. Savannah-Southside SEED Eco Lounge 39 Montgomery St. Savannah-Downtown 912-349-5100

The Sentient Bean 13 E. Park Ave. sentientbean.com

The Stage on Bay 1200 West Bay St. savconcerts.com

Sunny’s Lounge 5630 Ogeechee Rd. 912-234-6628

Tybee Island Social Club 1311 Butler Ave. Tybee Island Tybee Post Theater 10 Van Horn Tybee Island Vic’s on The River 26 E. Bay St. vicsontheriver.com

The Warehouse 18 E. River St.

thewarehousebarandgrille.com

Wet Willie’s 101 E. River St. wetwillies.com

Wild Wing Cafe 27 Barnard St. wildwingcafe.com

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 417 Pooler Pkwy.

Pooler 912-208-3700 wildwingcafe.com

World of Beer 112 W. Broughton St. Savannah-Downtown

The Lonely Heartstring band Friday, April 7th 8:00PM CALL

912.748.1930 FOR TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

912-443-1515 worldofbeer.com

The Wormhole 2307 Bull St. wormholebar.com

The Wyld Dock Bar 2740 Livingston Ave. thewylddockbar.com

RANDYWOODMUSIC.COM 1304 East Highway 80, Bloomingdale

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17 Hundred 90 Restaurant 307 E. President St.

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CULTURE THEATRE

Vampire

Lesbians of Sodom

Groundbreaking gender-bending musical comedy features professional performers

BY JIM MOREKIS

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MAR 29-APR 4, 2017

SAVANNAH gets a rare opportunity this weekend not only to see one of the great counterculture works in Off Broadway history, but to meet the playwright himself.

Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, written

by Charles Busch and performed here by Savannah Repertory Theatre, has a lot in common with the musical The Rocky Horror Show: The camp, the irreverence, the gender-bending characters, the schlocky horror film aesthetic.

But Vampire Lesbians, written by Busch about ten years after Rocky Horror, puts it all on steroids. The show — technically a double bill of two related vignettes, “Vampire Lesbians of Sodom” and “Sleeping Beauty or Coma” — became one of the longest-running in Off Broadway history.

“This almost an opera about old movies.

There are so many film references!” says director Ken Neil Hailey.

“There are a lot of ‘80s references because of when it was written. The last scene we play as a purely ‘80s piece, revolving around that old ‘80s movie Buckaroo Banzai.”

It’s got similarities to Rocky Horror, he says, “but this is essentially a different animal. Rocky Horror picked a few references based on old horror movies and sci-fi movies, but basically took one genre. Our show goes all over the place.”

The eponymous Vampire Lesbians are two immortal bloodsucking seductresses whose rivalry plays out over 2000 years.

They seem to spend an inordinate amount of that time satirizing American pop culture tropes.

The catch is, they’re usually played by men.

“Charles says in the notes that the lead female can be played by a man or a woman, but it’s nowhere near as funny as when played by a woman,” laughs Hailey.

34 “The real humor comes from a dude

playing it. It’s just not quite as funny if you don’t have a 30-year-old man being the Virgin Sacrifice, for example.”

Busch originally opened the show in 1983 at the Limbo Lounge, “which was, let’s just say an ‘eclectic’ bar in what was then a very rough and tumble section of Manhattan,” Hailey says.

“People started noticing. All of a sudden you’d have limos pulling into the East Village. Ladies in mink coats were stepping over passed out drunk people to go see this show. Eventually somebody got the idea to put the two parts together and make a full program out of it,” he says.

“Vampire Lesbians was the last ‘real’ show in the Provincetown Playhouse, which is now taken over by NYU. It played there for nearly six years,” says Hailey.

Around the same time, other Buschwritten and produced shows were staged in the area. At one point he had three shows running Off Broadway simultaneously.

“He kept quite a few people employed, including me! I actually managed to get rights to it to try our hand and produce it in Massachusetts.”

Playwright Busch, who will be in attendance at the fundraiser cabaret Sunday, adopted a drag persona largely out of the role he played in his own show.

“He wasn’t a drag queen per se. He did that purely for the play, and then it took off when the play opened in the East Village,” Hailey says.

“Sleeping Beauty or Coma,” the first piece, “is mostly based on the 1960s Robert Stigwood Beatles movies,” Hailey says.

Another segment uses a healthy dose of the Antonioni movie Blow Up. “There’s a scene riffing on the Cecil B. DeMille biblical epics from the ‘50s.

There’s a riff on Sunset Boulevard and the old Gloria Swanson movies,” Hailey recounts.

“There’s an act where the two rival vampires riff on when actresses go and do about five too many shows in Las Vegas

Above: Scene from previous show.

Left: Playwright Charles Busch.

and they get a bit too long in the tooth — pardon the pun!”

Savannah Repertory Theatre is a bit different from the usual community theatre company here. They are an Actor’s Equity Association “Small Professional Theatre” company – i.e., some of their actors are paid union members, and there is an opportunity for non-members to gain entry into the Equity stage actors’ union.

“We’ve been beating the bushes and found a wonderful Equity actress here, Meg Kelly Schroeder, to play one of the vampires. She’s having a ball with it,” says Hailey.

Savannah Rep’s current Equity designation allows for up to three professional players to be in the cast. But Hailey says the plan is to keep building on that and eventually reach a level where half the cast will be compensated Equity union actors.

“We came here for the first time about 15 years ago and Savannah bowled us over,” Hailey says of himself and cofounders Nick Corley and Erik Bishop.

“When we were looking for a place to open, we said, ‘Let’s look at Savannah, there’s bound to be a pro company there already, but we’ll see if the market’s oversaturated.’ Only to find out there wasn’t one,” he recalls.

“Seems like the next thing we knew we already had a place to do the show. The outpouring of support has just been amazing.

In fact, I’d say the most difficult thing we’ve faced is trying to keep up with all the level of support everyone has shown us.” CS

VAMPIRE LESBIANS OF SODOM

The regular run of this performance by Savannah Repertory Theatre is upstairs at Club One’s Lady Chablis Theatre, April 5-9 and April 12-15.

All shows 8 p.m. except for Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Tix $25 at www.savannahrep.org

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CULTURE FESTIVAL FEATURE

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Victory Dr The route of the inaugural Art March Parade, set for this Saturday afternoon in Starland

BY JIM MOREKIS

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MAR 29-APR 4, 2017

THERE’S A BIT of a standing, goodnatured joke around our office that every issue of Connect has to have some story involving Clinton Edminster.

That said, if there’s a project of note in the grassroots arts community, chances are Clinton is involved.

The director of Art Rise Savannah and owner of Starlandia Supply is one of Savannah’s most engaging and energetic young creative thinkers and doers.

One such project is the brand-new Art March Parade and Festival happening this Saturday in the Starland District. While Art Rise Savannah formerly sponsored a Starland-area Art March for several years, this event is actually, well, a March.

Add in some live music, food trucks, and pop-up galleries from Kobo Gallery 36 and Art Rise Savannah, and you’ve got

yourself a great addition to the local festival calendar.

The Art March Parade will start at 41st and Whitaker, travel east to Habersham, travel north to 38th, travel west down 38th to Montgomery, take a right and travel to 41st, and take another right and return to 41st and Whitaker. The parade is about a mile long and will take about an hour.

Confirmed groups include the Thomas Square Neighborhood Association, Samba Savannah, Savannah Bicycle Campaign, Ms. Amy’s School of Music, Sustainativity, Baldwin Park Neighborhood Association, The Mint Julep Queens, Gypsy World, Alpha Media, Unity of Savannah, MetroStar Community Garden, Escape Savannah, the Poeling Family, Savannah Midwifery, and Tybee Island Art Association.

We spoke to Clinton last week.

Edminster: We felt like it was time to shake things up. Art Rise Savannah successfully coordinated over 60 Art Marches in the Starland District. The Art March concept ended up being incredibly successful in creating a community of businesses that could coordinate things internally with themselves.

When we started doing the Art March, nobody in this area really knew anybody else. We were one of the first vehicles of interbusiness cooperation in Starland.

We realized last year that the Art March had graduated to the next level. We asked ourselves, what can we do to get a lot of people excited? It culminated in the idea of taking the Art March concept — and actually marching!

With everything else you’ve got going on, why this? Why now?

I can’t think of anything more Savannah than that! We have these incredible

I love the idea of the ‘guerilla art takeover’ of porches along the route.

porches all throughout this neighborhood.

We were looking for spaces to do creative things for the march, and we realized we could use all these porches on the route itself.

What actually inspired the parade idea?

A key inspiration for the whole idea came from the BeltLine Lantern Parade in Atlanta. Huge numbers of people march with lanterns after sundown, and there is a temporary art exhibition all along the route.

Myself and Coco Papy and Dare Dukes went to Macon for a conference on investment in the arts. I happened to meet the creator of the Lantern Parade, Chantelle Rytter, there. I was really drawn to her — she’s such an exciting, positive person.

The more we learned about their work with the BeltLine we thought, this is really interesting.

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A volunteer gets a costume ready for use in the Art March Parade

Since beginning in 2010, that event has grown from a small event to over 60,000 people. But you have to ask the question: Is that really fun? 60,000 people?

That’s a serious parade at that point, with logistical headaches to match.

We were talking about the other parades in Savannah, and how each one seems to have appeal to a particular group. There’s St. Patrick’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, the Beach Bum Parade. We started thinking about how we could get a lot of

different people excited about a parade.

And we thought that doing a cool art parade is a great way to get a lot of different folks involved from a lot of different backgrounds.

I get the sense that you don’t really think bigger is necessarily better when it comes to serving the community well.

Last summer Art Rise did a program and event called Artists of Social Change. It was honestly one of my favorite events

Previous participants in Art Marches have included Loop It Up Savannah and EdgemereSackville Neighborhood Association

we’ve ever done. I’m really big on the idea of doing gentler events more at the human level. Not big, not corporate, not expensive.

Just small and neighborly, very much built or grown, not designed to the nth degree. We like to be a little rough around the edges.

The biggest resource we have is that we are small flipping the whole concept on its head. There’s real value to smallness and gentleness. You can be more proactive. It makes for a lighter, more shareable experience. CS

There are a lot of nonprofits in town where the fundraising tail seems to wag the dog. It seems like Art Rise Savannah has stayed focused on the mission instead of the goal being just to raise more and more money.

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ALEXANDER COLLECTIVE SALON — Well over 100 entries from the members of SCAD’s Alexander Collective, ranging in medium, subject matter, and size, will be on display. Fri., April 7, 6 p.m. Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull St. THE COMPLIMENTS OF NATURE — 20 macro photographs of nature from Taylor’s unique perspective. Free and open to the public Thu., April 6, 5-8 p.m. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. FRAN THOMAS AND DONNA BOUCHILLON — Two local painters, Fran Thomas and Donna Bouchillon, exhibit their work.

April 6-June 30. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. KS FINE ART GALLERY GRAND OPENING — Join local artists Ted Scypinski and Stephen Kasun in celebrating the opening of their new all-original art gallery located on Chippewa Square. Sun., April 9, 3-5 p.m. KS Fine Art Gallery, 230 Bull Street.

OUT OF THE FIRE 2017 — SCAD Ceramics Club presents its annual juried show of student work, “Out of the Fire.” The work was all completed within the last year by students in the program, and was selected for its quality and creativity. April 6-8, 6-9 p.m. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. POTENTIAL ENERGY — Multidisciplinary art works featuring recent paintings and sculptures by Maggie Hayes will be showcased in a pop up gallery space at 5 p.m., and Lonnie Holley will perform a solo set at 7 p.m. Fri., April 7, 5 p.m. 324 E. 40th, 324 E. 40th St. WE LOVE THE GEORGIA COAST — Artists from across the globe will show their work at this event, which showcases design and art responses to plastic pollution and is the culmination of a recent bag design competition. Sat., April 8. One Hundred Miles, 2424 Drayton St., Suite B.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS ENCHANTED BY THE SEA — Cynthia Knott’s works capture the sea during moments of sublime drama. Knott’s en plein air paintings connect with the fascination of the horizon we have all felt. Her latest works are an impassioned pursuit of capturing the oceans, waterways and marshes of the lowcountry.

Through April 14. com. Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. FACE TO FACE: AMERICAN PORTRAITS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION — Spanning the period from the American Revolution to World War II, the paintings in this exhibition demonstrate the broad range

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of American portraiture found in Telfair’s permanent collection.

Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. KCHUNG RADIO RESIDENCY — During this six week residency, KCHUNG will create event programming and temporary site-specific interventions throughout the museum, including collaborations with museum staff, volunteers, and the local community through workshops, symposia, and cooperative broadcasts. Through April 14. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. LA MEMOIRE DE TERRE — This collection of photos by Jason B. James explores Work by Michael Mahaffey is at Gallery Espresso in his ‘Savannahland’ show, with a reception Thursday April 13, 6-8 p.m. memories evoked by food. Through May 28.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. NEAL SLAVIN: GROUPS IN AMERICA — Neal Slavin is a celebrated photographer well known for his keen portraits of various groups of people in the United States and abroad. This installation comes from a portfolio of 15 photographs from 1979; the portfolio is a significant gift to Telfair’s contemporary photography collection and will be on view in its entirety for the first time.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. NICK CAVE — This exhibition of Nick Cave’s work is the largest ever presented in Georgia, including work shown in the Southeast for the first time. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

PROPAGANDA OF WAR — The posters, designed and realized by Wendy Melton, the Curator of Exhibits and Education, retain the style and flavor of historic referents, which are included in the exhibition. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

ROBERT SEGALL — Robert’s subject matter ranges from local land and seascapes, to portraits, still-lifes and architectural renderings. Living in Savannah and growing up near the ocean has afforded him much inspiration, as well as the opportunity to observe the ever-changing ecosystem that has become so much a part of his work. Through April 30.

Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

NO PLACE TO REST — Jay Jacobs uses acrylic on panel in a variety of shapes and sizes to create illustrative works that inspire the viewer to build their own story behind the piece. Through May 15. The Butcher Tattoo Studio, 19 East Bay St.

SAVANNAHLAND — Savannahland takes the ghost stories and tall tales of Savannah and adds strange new creatures with even taller tales. Through May 1. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

OBJECTIFIED: STILL LIFES FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION — Objectified considers the traditional genre of still life as represented in the works of Telfair Museums’ permanent collection. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St.

WUNDERCAMERA: SAVANNAH — Exploring the often funny, strange, and intimate relationships between audiences and art, the works in Wundercamera: Savannah focus on different aspects of museum and gallery culture, all interpreted through the lenses of contemporary photographers. Through May 14. Jepson Center, 207 West York St.

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IT WAS the year the Beatles broke up and Diana Ross sang there “ain’t no mountain high enough.” The Environmental Protection Agency had just opened its offices, and the moon-bound crew of Apollo 13 let Houston know “we have a problem.”

Suede fringe and bellbottoms were all the rage, and a gallon of gas cost 36 cents.

Also on a hot summer afternoon in 1970,

in the tiny Japanese village of Miyazaki, woman named Matsutani Hatsu concocted a celebratory libation to herald the birth of her granddaughter.

The heady blend of tropical fruits, spices and the traditional Japanese liquor shochu was served in the new set of martini glasses brought by the baby’s American father, and the recipe became a family tradition known as “the 1970.”

In 2017, Ikeda Feingold is more than all grown up, but the spirit of her birth beverage lives on. The consummate hostess and CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

Entrepreneur and local style icon Ikeda Feingold has bottled the vodka-based 1970, a19 ingredient, 70-proof infusion that can enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a mixed cocktail.

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businesswoman has served a vodka version of her obachan’s (“grandmother” in Japanese) cocktail for decades and recently bottled it for the world to enjoy—or at least Savannah, for now.

The 1970 debuted last week on the shelves of Johnnie Ganem’s, Habersham Beverage and better bars around the city, its unique packaging standing out among the brown liquors and Crayola-colored flavored vodkas.

Mellow and smooth with a flavor profile that begins with fruit, opens into flowers and finishes with bitter notes with a touch of pepper, it can be sipped neat, on the rocks or with other ingredients—filling a niche on the bar shelf.

“My research showed that there is no real direct competition for this right now,” muses Feingold, a striking presence dressed in eyelet and platform heels.

“It’s the only high-end, original bottled cocktail on the market, and it’s versatile enough to mix well with everything else.”

The proof is in the shaker: At the elegant lobby bar at the Andaz hotel, bar manager Jane Fishel has already created several signature drinks starring the 1970, including a citrusy take on the classic French 75 and the coffee-imbued “Miyazaki Breakfast.”

“Right when you taste it, you get flavors you want to pair with other things,” says Fishel, who also serves it straight and shaken with a blood orange garnish.

As the ice cubes rattle with Fishel’s vigorous motions, Feingold murmurs, “That is such a pleasing sound.”

Infused with 19 ingredients, the 70 proof (another nod to her birth year) liqueur is distilled and bottled in small batches by the family-run Dehner Distillery in Clive, Iowa,

inspiring Fishel’s frothy Clive Sour, stenciled with the Hebrew letter “chai” as a wink to Feingold’s Japanese-Jewish heritage.

But don’t mistake the 1970 for a girlie drink. The fruit tones are bright rather than sweet, and the caramel hue stands up to any bourbon in the highball glass.

With its offset neck and muscular geometry, the bottle evokes a statuesque torso and was inspired by a vintage Italian men’s cologne. giving it wide appeal.

“It was important that it be genderless, and I really leaned into the masculine side of the design,” explains Feingold of the distinctive cruet.

“This is for him, her and they.”

Capitalizing on the craft cocktail boom, Feingold is targeting the millennial crowd, 35 percent of whom tried a new drink on their most recent night out, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Thirty-two percent said they’re drinking more liquor and spirits than last year, from “advanced drinkers” tossing back fernet and shooting fancy whiskeys to college kids chasing Jager shots with PBR. “I’m seeing an entire generation attaching themselves to drinks of the past, drinks that a generation before would have been considered for older men,” she considers thoughtfully, toying with the vintage Rolex on her wrist.

“They want authenticity, something with a history.”

The 1970 stirs that same longing for and resurgence of vinyl records, Leica-shaped cameras and ring-necked t-shirts. Echoing the modern interpretation of that style, Feingold has designed Zippo-esque lighters, copper flasks and other super cool swag with the Studio 54 font and

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While the branding represents a certain collective hipness, it is also a sum of Feingold’s varied life experiences and uncompromising panache.

After a childhood spent in New York and modeling and stylist careers that took her around the world, Feingold settled in Savannah almost 17 years ago.

Her exotic glamor and affable elegance have earned her a reputation as one of the city’s most sought-after tastemakers, and she’s called upon regularly to lend a cosmopolitan eye from everything to magazine photo shoots to event planning.

Also a single mother raising four children ages 12 to 16, Feingold says the 1970 is at once a leap of faith and a prudent

business decision. Her six-year plan— coinciding with the last kid’s exodus to college—includes rollouts in Atlanta and other major cities as well as an entire 1970 line of infused tequilas, bourbons and ryes.

She credits the Small Business Association with helping her through the two and a half years it took to launch the first run of 30,000 bottles, which retail for $29.

Rather than take out bank loan or be beholden to investors, however, Feingold chose to take out a second mortgage on her house to finance the venture.

“When it came down to it, I realized I could do it on my own,” she says with a laid-back shrug.

“I’m betting on myself.” CS

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GEORGIA’S craft breweries and craft beer lovers have some fantastic news to celebrate. It has been many years in the making and there have been setbacks, but Georgia’s breweries will soon be able to offer direct sales to their patrons.

Senate Bill 85 (SB85) overrides SB 63, a bill that passed two years ago and which was further manipulated in January 2016.

You’ll remember SB 63 required that all of Georgia’s breweries provide a brewery tour that include limited amounts of free “sou-

Don’t worry about the distributors who may look like the losers in this new deal.

Even if only half of those potential breweries open, that still doubles the number of breweries in Georgia. Few breweries want to stay small, and most of them will need those distributors eventually.

Larger breweries benefit from SB 85 as well. Direct sales allow existing breweries to put more money in their pockets. Several are already planning expansions that include larger seating areas to accommodate a larger number of patrons who can spend freely in these larger taprooms.

Atlanta’s Wild Heaven has already announced a $5 million investment in a second brewery that will include a kitchen, 50-barrel brewing system and taproom

Direct sales means there will be less of a need to brew large amounts of beer for distribution. venir” sample and take-away beer.

That law was generally considered to be an unnecessary mess of red tape. Those days are almost past, however.

SB 85 allows direct consumer sales, no tour required, in all breweries and distilleries in the state. Both on-premise and to-go sales are part of the new law bringing Georgia in line with neighboring states.

Even better, to-go sales now could now apply to brew pubs like Savannah’s own Moon River Brewing.

What does this mean for Georgia craft beer? Quite a lot of money for everyone involved and more craft beer for the consumer.

“The shared interest of supporting our emerging small business and creating more opportunities for Georgians is clearly reflected in this legislation” says Lt. Governor Casey Cagle via press release.

The Georgia Craft Brewers Guild suggests that more that 80 new breweries are in various stages of development across the sate. SB 85 makes their development easier and cheaper.

It may seem like a contradiction, but SB 85 will let these new breweries stay smaller. Direct sales mean there will be less of a need to brew large amounts of beer for distribution.

Smaller amounts of beer mean less equipment investment and overhead.

that will be three times the size of their current brewery.

All these new breweries, taprooms and pubs need employees, so craft beer employment is expected to rise with passing of this law.

The consumer benefits too. There are limits to the amount of beer that can be purchased in the brewery, but the numbers are pretty large and will not affect the average drinker.

The per person sales limit for take away beer is 288 oz per day that is the equivalent of twenty four 12oz cans – yes, a case a day — but can also apply to bombers, growlers or any mix of the three. No limit for on-premise sales though you should all be responsible drinkers.

Breweries are limited to combined onpremise and to-go annual sales of 3000 barrels or about 165,000 six-packs. Brewpubs can now offer to-go beer as well but there is the caveat that those sales are subject to local approval.

SB 85 passed in the Georgia House March 13 with a vote of 142-41 and the Senate on March 21 with a vote of 52-1. As I write this SB 85 is sitting on Governor Deal’s desk awaiting a final signature, but even if he chooses not to sign it, the bill will become law 40 days after the close of the legislative session.

So on September 1, on-premise sales in our local breweries will begin. Cheers! CS

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...Ghost in the Shell proves to be an unexpectedly complex and surprisingly humanistic endeavor

GHOST IN THE SHELL

OOO It’s reached a point where CGI is so been-there-done-that, it’s hard to ever locate anything new in Hollywood’s oversized slate of fantasy flicks. But then here comes Ghost in the Shell, with its stream of images that manage to be at once familiar and revolutionary.

While the general aesthetic recalls Blade Runner, the particulars bring to mind The Matrix – specifically the manner in which something old, like a gun battle or a mad dash around a room, becomes something new. Simply stated, the visual effects are superb – sometimes chilly, sometimes creepy, but always fascinating to behold.

If visual vibrancy turned out to be the sole positive attribute regarding Ghost in the Shell, that would only be a partial victory. Instead, this adaptation of the popular manga is effective as both an action flick and, more impressively, a sociopolitical piece that casts a wary eye toward the future. The Japanese property created by Masamune Shirow may date back to 1989, but this film version is so very 2017 and beyond.

Scarlett Johansson, no stranger to essaying roles in which the human form (or “shell”) plays a significant part in the proceedings (Under the Skin, Lucy, even Her), stars as The Major, a cyber-enhanced agent for an organization devoted to fighting global terrorism. The Major’s background is murky: Surviving a nautical disaster that killed her immigrant parents, she was selected to have her brain put inside cyborg trappings, so that her human essence remains even as her physical form has been taken to the next level.

But this naturally leads to all sorts of questions regarding self-identity and selfworth, and her confusion only grows more paramount after she confronts a cyber-terrorist named Kuze (Michael Pitt), a shadowy figure who’s been assassinating all the top scientists at the corporation which created The Major.

What’s particularly fascinating about the world of Ghost in the Shell is that it appears to be one in which there are no borders or, ahem, walls of any sort – in this future world, complete globalization and a thorough meshing of cultures are already givens, and it doesn’t seem out of place for, say, the head of the antiterrorist outfit (celebrated Japanese star “Beat” Takeshi Kitano) to speak in Japanese to his team members and have them all answer in English.

Robotic enhancement also seems to be a wave of the future, with folks receiving upgrades in the same manner as people today pay for tattoos, facelifts, lip enhancement, and the like. In one scene, a character flatly states that he’s happy to be all human while another humorously reveals that he had a liver enhancement solely so he can spend more nights getting drunk.

The global theme of Ghost in the Shell also ties directly into the casting of Johansson in the central role. While the makers of the original franchise have endorsed the selection of the actress, many in this country have denounced the choice as yet another example of Hollywood whitewashing. Certainly, as attested by such films as Doctor Strange and Exodus: Gods and Kings, this remains a dire problem, yet that’s not necessarily what’s going on with this picture.

Without unleashing any spoilers, let’s just say that the selection of Johansson to play what’s essentially a fabricated being makes sense within the context of the story, and the Japanese roots ultimately are not discarded.

A quick scan of the negative reviews on Rotten Tomatoes reveals that approximately 1,024 of the critics have employed a pull quote stating that the film itself is merely “a shell of a movie.” Given my own proclivity for puns, I would doubtless have followed suit had I similarly seen nothing of merit.

Instead, I’ll for once leave the quipping to others and merely note that, for those willing to look beneath its surface dazzle, Ghost in the Shell proves to be an unexpectedly complex and surprisingly humanistic endeavor.

THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE

OOO While the title might bring to mind a ‘40s flick like The Farmer’s Daughter or a Something Weird Video release like The Farmer’s Other Daughter, The Zookeeper’s Wife is in reality a harrowing World War II drama based on the bestselling book by Diane Ackerman.

Directed by Niki Caro (Whale Rider), it tells the true-life story of Jan and Antonina Zabinski (Johan Heldenbergh and Jessica Chastain), a married couple in charge of the Warsaw Zoo during the 1930s. The zoo’s stellar reputation throughout Europe of course doesn’t help it when the Nazis come a-calling, and even the benevolence of Lutz Heck (Daniel Bruhl), the head of the Berlin Zoo, is

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curtailed once he becomes Hitler’s chief zoologist and begins to care more about killing Jews than saving animals.

The Zabinskis, on the other hand, want to save all types of lives. Using the remains of their bombed-out zoo as cover – they wisely offer it up to the Germans as a pig farm to provide food for the troops – they become an integral part of the underground movement, hiding Jews within their house for indeterminate amounts of time and moving them to safety when possible.

The Zookeeper’s Wife is rated PG-13, but don’t be fooled into thinking that designation means the movie is two hours of Chastain pulling a Doctor Dolittle and talking to the animals while blissfully unaware of the atrocities surrounding her.

On the contrary, the picture is brutal in its implications if not always in its visuals, and Caro is able to fully telegraph the horrors of the conflict without exploiting them. Some have criticized the film for being too tasteful, but c’mon, do we really need to see a young Jewish girl (a representational fictional character hauntingly played by Shira Haas) being raped by two German soldiers to understand what happened to her? Her appearance and shellshocked demeanor following the incident speaks volumes.

The picture only loses its footing during the final chunk, when the steady pace and believable scenarios give way to a woefully truncated timeline and a few narrative whoppers (for instance, I’m still trying to figure out how a woman walking miles through thick-as-molasses crowds can reach a specific locale before a convoy of jeeps and trucks, considering both left from the same spot at roughly the same time). For the most part, though, The Zookeeper’s Wife is an accomplished picture, offering a fascinating history lesson even as it remains wholly topical. With its unique zoo setting, it should appeal to animal lovers all over the world.

LIFE

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// As a title, Life is a pretty lousy choice. It relates absolutely nothing about the movie at hand — at best, it sounds like some inspirational Hallmark Channel production, and, at worst, it recalls that cloying “Life: What a Beautiful Choice” campaign created by anti-choice zealots back in the ‘90s. Given the actual narrative of the film, a better generic choice might have been Space Station. Or Mars. Or Astronauts. Or Alien.

Scratch that last one — it’s already been taken. Then again, what is Life if not an Alien copy? That’s perfectly legitimate, of course, what with imitation being the sincerest blah blah blah. And while there have already been countless other films 44 influenced by Alien, there’s also the fact

The Zookeeper’s Wife is an accomplished picture, offering a fascinating history lesson even as it remains wholly topical.

that Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic was itself inspired by 1958’s It! The Terror from Beyond Space. Where Life strikes out is in the fact that it adds absolutely nothing new to this template: It’s strictly for folks who somehow have never seen Alien — or any science fiction drama, for that matter.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds and Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation’s Rebecca Ferguson are among those portraying the six members of a space expedition who come into contact with a mysterious microbe from Mars. Initially a cute counterpart to Baby Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy, the extra-terrestrial grows at a frightening rate, and it’s soon large enough to slaughter at will.

From the offing of a character earlier than expected to the alien wreaking havoc from within the human body (thankfully, the filmmakers resist the urge to outright lift the chestburster scene), everything about Life feels like reheated leftovers.

Director Daniel Espinosa manages to stage a couple of scenes for modest suspense, but any forward narrative thrust eventually goes straight out the space station window solely for the sake of an obvious twist ending that should surprise absolutely no one over the age of 10 — and by 10, I mean 10 months old, not 10 years old.

WILSON

// The title character in the seriocomedy Wilson comes from the graphic novel by Daniel Clowes, but, truth be told, he might as well have come from the Dennis the Menace comic strip created by Hank Ketcham. Like Mr. Wilson, Dennis’s next-door

neighbor, this Wilson is positioned as a grouchy guy but ultimately revealed to be a sweetheart. It’s a bait-and-switch tactic that was more believable in the Sunday funnies than in this lackluster new film.

Wilson starts out by painting its protagonist (played by Woody Harrelson) as a raging misanthrope, albeit one who has convinced himself that he actually likes people. But the thaw begins almost immediately, with Wilson soon emerging as nothing more than a socially maladjusted guy with an ex-wife (Laura Dern), a cute dog, and a desire to have a family.

Sentiment quickly takes the place of cynicism, and, despite the occasional flash of brutal wit, the film settles into a well-worn groove of indie preciousness.

Harrelson, who over the last decade has built himself up into one of our finest supporting players (The Edge of Seventeen, The Messenger, The Hunger Games franchise, etc.), is just fine as Wilson. There’s no doubt the actor would have taken the character to greater extremes, but that’s not what’s asked of him. Instead, he’s forced to play a man who, quite frankly, isn’t particularly interesting – certainly not as a leading character in a motion picture – and the overriding feeling is that the filmmakers should have just made a movie about Tom Hanks’ Castaway volleyball. At least that Wilson exhibited a bit more bounce.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

ooo Admittedly, a live-action version of 1991’s Beauty and the Beast, one of Disney’s all-time great animated features, sounds like nothing more than a cash-grab, an

easy way for the studio to make a mint off of gift-wrapped nostalgia.

What’s truly wondrous is that this new Beauty and the Beast is a powerful piece in its own right, with everyone involved shedding copious amounts of blood, sweat and candle wax to produce a picture that illuminates rather than tarnishes the legacy.

In a year in which several of the biggest hits have been little more than sops to fanboys and fanboy critics more interested in bloodletting than storytelling, here’s a film that should appeal to all demographics. The plot remains fundamentally unchanged from the ’91 model, and the narrative diversions that have been added along the way are acceptable and sometimes even manage to enhance particular points from its predecessor.

While some great individual moments don’t survive the transition—I particularly missed the “If it’s not baroque, don’t fix it” line, which never fails to amuse me — what is transferred unencumbered is a true sense of enchantment and an even truer sense of romance.

Starting with Emma Watson, who proves to be absolutely luminous as Belle, the cast is top-flight straight down the line.

As Belle’s father, Kevin Kline rescues the role from irrelevance—little more than dotty comic relief in ’91, here he’s a fully fleshed-out character with an added backstory that brings him into focus.

Ewan McGregor and Ian McKellen are dandy providing the voices of Lumiere and Cogsworth, and Luke Evans amuses as the conceited Gaston. Even Josh Gad, typically as welcome as a rash, is fine as Gaston’s sidekick LeFou. LeFou, as everyone has

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doubtless heard by now, has been transformed into an openly gay character.

It’s a progressive change that neither helps nor hurts the overall narrative – ditto for the pair of mixed-race relationships among major supporting players.

The 1991 Beauty and the Beast featured both the best song score and the best thematic score found in any Disney animated feature, and if there’s a major complaint to be lodged against this latest film, it’s that the new songs—doubtless added to snag an Oscar nomination or two—don’t compare to the original tunes and occasionally slow down the proceedings.

But in most other respects, from the vibrant visual sheen to the enormous emotional pull, this picture doesn’t disappoint.

To be sure, it’s no match for the animated take, which belongs in a special class all by itself. Yet on its own terms, it manages to return a splash of magic to the movies, even if only momentarily.

KONG: SKULL ISLAND

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ooo For those who don’t keep up on such matters, the new Kong: Skull Island is part of a so-called “shared universe” of movies.

Just as the Marvel movies share a universe and the DC flicks operate in similar fashion, the new King Kong thriller likewise shares a MonsterVerse with 2014’s Godzilla and with the rash of M.U.T.O. (Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism) motion pictures barreling our way.

(Up next: Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019 and Godzilla vs. Kong in 2020.)

If it all seems a little too much like the result of brand marketing and capitalist co-opting and less like a natural ebb and flow in artistic temperament and intent, that’s par for the course. The biggest fear is that shared universes will become the norm in modern cinema, leading to that awkward point when, say, the young men from Moonlight team up with the La La Land lovebirds to prevent Paul Blart from inadvertently destroying a shopping mall owned by the Tyrell Corporation.

For now, though, it’s all eyes on Kong: Skull Island, an action romp that’s frequently clever, occasionally inane, and always exciting. Practically all ties to past Kong pictures have been neatly severed, from Carl Denham to Ann Driscoll to the Empire State Building.

About all that remains is what’s promoted in the title itself: the island and the ape. Certainly, the human players matter less than ever, with all but one character painted in the broadest strokes possible.

The glorious exception is Hank Marlow, played with the right mix of cheer and fear

by John C. Reilly. A fighter pilot who’s been stranded on Skull Island since World War II (the film itself is set in 1973, so cue the ample Creedence Clearwater Revival), 46 Marlow proves to be the most sympathetic

character in the film, the go-to figure for audience involvement.

The others are the usual stock assemblage of hunky adventurer (Tom Hiddleston), feisty pacifist (Brie Larson), gung-ho military man (Samuel L. Jackson), government wonk (John Goodman), whiny company suit (John Ortiz), and various expendables in the form of scientists and soldiers. All are part of an expedition that arrives on Skull Island and proceeds to get ambushed not only by Kong but by other oversized inhabitants.

Before long, though, it becomes clear that the great ape doesn’t deserve to be lumped into the same category as the isle’s other beasties: Unlike the subterranean Skullcrawlers and a particularly nasty spider, Kong has far nobler reasons for employing his berserker rage against the hapless humans.

Like Jurassic World’s Colin Trevorrow and Fantastic Four’s Josh Trank, Jordan Vogt-Roberts is the latest indie filmmaker automatically entrusted with a franchise blockbuster. Clearly, the director responsible for 2013’s sweet coming-of-age tale The Kings of Summer has adapted better than the others.

Pacing is never an issue in Kong: Skull Island, and some of the shot selections Vogt-Roberts devises with cinematographer Larry Fong are exceptional: Note, particularly, the moments that evoke Apocalypse Now in both form and content.

His helming is certainly more accomplished than the script, which passed through several sets of hands before being deemed filmable.

Insipid one minute and overstuffed the next, it also never allows an incredibly talented assemblage of players to strut their stuff. Still, the people don’t matter nearly as much as the creatures, and in that respect, Kong: Skull Island offers some truly dazzling visual effects, particularly when it comes to its towering star.

As with all movies occupying a shared universe, it’s imperative that viewers sit through the entire picture to be privy to the requisite coda. Just be sure not to actually read the credits that precede this tease, as it spells out (via copyright acknowledgments) exactly what this surprise addendum will contain.

Then again, since no one actually reads the closing credits—aside from OCD critics, of course—the secret is probably safe until it reveals itself.

LOGAN

// It’s too early to make a definitive declaration, but the R rating handed by the MPAA to last year’s Deadpool might end up being the worst thing to ever happen to comic-book movies.

Certainly, Deadpool earned its R, and it wore it well: Everything about the film was

gleefully over the top, and the tongue-inbloody-cheek attitude matched the gore that smoothly flowed like wine at a sommeliers’ convention. But the massive success of that film has emboldened studios to eye the R when making more superhero flicks, and, in the case of Logan, that turns out to be an unfortunate development.

Set in the year 2029, the movie explores a landscape in which practically all mutants have died off and (shades of Children of Men) no new ones have been born in approximately a quarter-century. The only ones who apparently remain are Logan (Hugh Jackman), toiling away as a limo driver near the U.S./Mexico border (oddly, no wall seems to exist), Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), now suffering from dementia, and Caliban (Stephen Merchant), tasked with looking after the former Professor X. But when the gang comes into contact with Laura (Dafne Keen), a little girl who, like Logan, also has the ability to sprout claws and shish-kabob the opposition, it’s clear that the mutant lifestyle isn’t as extinct as presumed. Spurred on by Laura and with Xavier tossed into the back seat, Logan hightails it to a presumed safe haven in Canada, dogged every step of the way by a despicable scientist (Richard E. Grant) and his bumbling minions.

Superhero sagas have occasionally opted to go deeper and darker (The Dark Knight, for instance), but Logan elects to take the full plunge into pitch-black nihilism. It’s Stan Lee by way of Cormac McCarthy, but the end result—basically, No Country for Old X-Men—suffers from its own sense of self-importance.

There’s little joy to be had in the experience of watching the movie, with director James Mangold (who also helmed The Wolverine) more interested in serving up groovy kills for the gamers than anything more substantive.

Since the first X-Men film in 2000, moviegoers have spent 17 years knowing that Logan/Wolverine has no problem with killing, yet Logan, with its newfound ratings freedom, treats it like a fresh fact.

Innocents and evildoers alike are slaughtered with reckless abandon, and the end result makes Natural Born Killers look like The Sound of Music by comparison.

Except that Oliver Stone piece at least had purpose behind its gruesomeness— particularly the manner in which this country mindlessly cheers on anybody who can pass as a celebrity. In contrast, the violence in Logan only has the purpose of making 12-year-old kids all that more determined to sneak into the auditorium.

At any rate, those who enjoyed watching Keanu Reeves shoot people through the head approximately 400 times in John Wick: Chapter Two will enjoy watching Logan stick his claws through people’s skulls approximately 400 times here.

Naturally, fanboys who live and die by the hype will love the picture, but more discerning viewers will note that even the plotline isn’t particularly fresh.

The evil scientist portrayed by Grant and a swaggering henchman played

by Boyd Holbrook come straight from Generic Casting 101—the film is crucially missing a worthy villain of note—and when the scripters run out of ideas, they paraphrase Stephen Sondheim and elect to send in the clones. This latter decision renders the action sequences even more rote and less interesting.

A UNITED KINGDOM

/// The sort of formidable true story that nevertheless doesn’t generally make it into the textbooks handed out during history classes, A United Kingdom centers on the difficulties encountered by a loving couple whose different skin colors meant they had to deal with an astonishing amount of societal prejudices.

David Oyelowo, terrific as Martin Luther King in Selma, here plays another crusader for equal rights: Seretse Khama, a prince who in the 1940s journeys from Bechuanaland (now Botswana) to England to further his education before he returns home to claim the mantle of king. While in London, he falls in love with Ruth Williams (Gone Girl’s Rosamund Pike), a secretary who returns his affection.

The two plan to wed, a decision that not only upsets Ruth’s parents but also Seretse’s kinfolk, who bristle at the thought of a white woman becoming queen of their country. The proposed union also faces the wrath of the British government, whose members are outright antagonistic since they’re playing nice with a South Africa that has just recently adopted a policy of apartheid.

The first section of A United Kingdom is the strongest, since the personal problems faced by the couple are more delineated than the political ones that tend to blur during the latter segments. And, as is often the case with historical sagas, the picture relegates lots of fascinating material into a few blocks of text at the end, giving short shrift to the subsequent accomplishments of two people who refused to be defined merely by their physical appearances.

Overall, though, director Amma Asante (Belle) and scripter Guy Hibbert (Eye in the Sky), working from Susan Williams’ book Colour Bar, have presented a compelling piece that serves as a welcome reminder that, even in the direst of situations and in the most impossible of times, love can indeed trump hate.

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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-years-old. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

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 912667-1056.

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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. $15 912-70448 2940. happenstancebellydance@

gmail.com. happenstancebellydance. wordpress.com.

BRIDGE LESSONS

Competitive Bidding (BB2), Saturday, February 4 at 10AM. Defensive Signals (BB5), Monday February 6. They are 4 week classes. Intermediate and advanced workshops continue on Fridays at 10AM. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave, Sandfly. Also, games are held in the afternoon and/or evening almost every day. There is something for players at all levels. Check our website for fees and schedules of games and other classes. ongoing. 912-228-4838. bridgewebs.com/savannahclubs.

Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. 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 classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912358-3160. ongoing. 912-358-3160. 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. 912-3514578. sav..claystudio@gmail.com.

BOATING CLASSES

Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register. 912-897-7656. savannahaux.com.

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, ---.

DIVAS & PUMPS: ADULT HEELS DANCE CLASS

Divas & Pumps is a dance class teaching walks, struts, freestyles, and choreography to hits by our favorite Divas. Come get your life every Wednesday at 7:30. $15 Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 323-5391760. DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL. COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. salondebaileballroomdancestudio. com/. Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr.

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.

com. resurrectiontheater.com. resurrectiontheater.com. Resurrection Theater, 42 W. Montgomery Cross Road.

IMPROV CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Through well-established theater games, Resurrection Theater teaches The Mediation Center has three teens how to communicate more workshops per month for people who effectively and become a team do not have legal representation in a player. They also will take the first family matter: divorce, legitimation, step toward becoming an actor. The modifications of child support, eight-week class meets on Mondays visitation, contempt. Schedule: at 6:30 pm and lasts 45 minutes. $10 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. per class; $80 for the 8-week course.

Call for times. $30 912-354-6686.

Mon., April 10, 6:30-7:15 p.m. 912mediationsavannah.com.

659-4383. fritz@resurrectiontheater.

FANY’S SPANISH/ENGLISH INSTITUTE com. resurrectiontheater.com.

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and resurrectiontheater.com. Resurrection children held at 15 E. Montgomery Theater, 42 W. Montgomery Cross Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing. Road.

IMPROV CLASSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL 912-921-4646.

FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP

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, 1pm-3pm. 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. IMPROV CLASSES

This class is for elementary school students. Learn specific improv techniques in class to enhance trust, unity, equality & creativity in a funfilled, safe environment. $80 for eight classes Mon., April 10, 4:30-5:15 p.m.

912-659-4383. info@ImprovHub.com.

ImprovHub.com. ticsav.com. The Inheritance Center, 42 W. Montgomery Crossroads.

IMPROV CLASSES FOR ADULTS

This class is for adults. Learn specific improv techniques in class to enhance trust, unity, equality & creativity in a fun-filled, safe environment. $120 for eight classes. Mon., April 10, 7:30-9 p.m. 912-659-4383. info@ImprovHub. com. ImprovHub.com. ticsav.com. The Inheritance Center, 42 W. Montgomery Crossroads.

IMPROV CLASSES FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Through well-established theater games, Resurrection Theater teaches kids how to communicate more effectively and become a team player. They also will take the first step toward becoming an actor. The eight-week class meets on Mondays at 4:30 pm and lasts 45 minutes. $10 per class; $80 for the 8-week course Mon., April 10, 4:30-5:15 p.m. 912659-4383. fritz@resurrectiontheater.

STUDENTS

Through well-established theater games, Resurrection Theater teaches middle schoolers how to communicteam player. They also will take the first step ate more effectively and become a toward becoming an actor. The eight-week class meets on Mondays at 5:30 pm and lasts 45 minutes $10 per class; $80 for the 8-week course Mon., April 10, 5:30-6:15 p.m. 912659-4383. fritz@resurrectiontheater. com. resurrectiontheater.com. resurrectiontheater.com. Resurrection Theater, 42 W. Montgomery Cross Road.

IMPROV CLASSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS

This class is for middle school students. Learn specific improv techniques in class to enhance trust, unity, equality & creativity in a funfilled, safe environment. $80 for 8 classes. Mon., April 10, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

912-659-4383. info@ImprovHub.com.

ImprovHub.com. ticsav.com. The Inheritance Center, 42 W. Montgomery Crossroads.

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.

LIFE CHALLENGE COACHING

In an environment of patience, nonjudgement and compassion, we will explore the source of your challenge, the beliefs that hold your challenge in place, and discover & enact healthy and healing life changes. For appointment, contact Cindy Un Shin Beach at revfugon@gmail.com, or Text (only) to 912-429-7265. ongoing. Online only, none.

MUSIC LESSONS--MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS AND STYLES

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private instruction for all ages and experience levels for Guitar (electric, acoustic, bass, classical, jazz), Piano, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Voice as well as Music Theory/ Composition/ Ear Training.

We teach public, private and home school students as well as adults at all experience levels. Located at 15 East Montgomery Crossroads in Office #205 near White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA. ongoing. 912-388-1806. smisavannah@ gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute.com.

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

ZONA ROSA WRITING WORKSHOP

Become the writer you were meant to be: Join Zona Rosa, the internationally acclaimed, monthly Savannah-based writing workshops founded and led by award-winning author Rosemary Daniell. Over 180 Zona Rosans have become published authors. For information, contact Rosemary at info@myzonarosa.com. Also ask about the week-long, intensive Sixteenth Annual Zona Rosa Writing and Living Retreat,Tybee Island, July 22-29, 2017. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

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.

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

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.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

13TH COLONY SOUND (BARBERSHOP SINGING)

“If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!” Mondays, 7pm. ongoing. 912344-9768. savannahbarbershoppers. org. Thunderbolt Lodge #693, 3111 Savannah Art Walk is an opportunity to explore the plethora of exquisite and diverse Rowland Ave.

Savannah Art Walk

galleries of the Historic District. Gather for the free welcome reception at the River Street Inn, meet some sponsoring artists, grab your map and begin. Experience the tour on foot or by Old Savannah Tour Trolley.

SECOND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 3-6 P.M. SAVANNAHARTWALK.COM. DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, DOWNTOWN.

Edwin Street.

R&B SOUL ADULT LINE DANCING

The R&B Soul line dance group Savannah Show Stoppers are conducting line dance classes every PIANO VOICE-COACHING Monday night at the West Broad St. Pianist with M/degree,classical modern YMCA and every Tuesday nights jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call at the John Delaware Center. Both 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056. Serious classes starts at 6:30. Lamont Hunter, inquiries only. ongoing. the founder of the Savannah Show POLE FITNESS CLASSES Stoppers, is the Instructor. Donations Pole dancing is a beautiful artform, Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. and Tuesdays, and a combination of dance, flexibility 6:30-8 p.m. 912-220-7712. hlamont70@ and gymnastics. Pole dancing has yahoo.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 quickly become one of the most May St. popular forms of fun and exercise for REIKI TREATMENT women. It can help you lose weight, Reiki relaxes & rejuvenates; promotes gain beautiful muscle tone, make you emotional & physical healing; reduces stronger than ever and build confidence neuromuscular & arthritic pain. E-mail like no other form of exercise can. Join request for appointment/ Fee base at us on Tuesday nights and get fitter revfugon@gmail.com, or Text (only) and stronger than you’ve ever been, 912-429-7265 ongoing. Online only, with this amazing full body workout. none.

Schedule TBA $20 Every other Tuesday, A. ROPER STUDIO - VOICE TECHNIQUE 7-9 p.m. 912-988-1052. Mediterranean AND COACHING Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. Experienced and successful voice PRIDE DRIVER’S ED COURSE instructor is accepting students.

The Parents Reducing Injuries and Nurturing and collaborative studio.

Driver Error (PRIDE) course is a free, Services offered include strengthening two-hour driver’s education program the voice, range extension, relaxation designed to help teens age 14, 15 and techniques, and coaching through 16 learn more about driving behaviors various styles of music. Audition and and laws. Registration by a teen and competition preparation. Located at least one parent or guardian is 15 minutes from downtown. Varies required. Mon., April 10. 912-350-1532.

Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ramiram1@memorialhealth.com.

912-484-0628. Downtown Savannah, Professional Development Center, 3401

downtown.

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES

ABENI CULTURAL ARTS DANCE CLASSES

Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-631-3452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com.

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

Live action role playing group that SAMBA SAVANNAH DRUMMING exists in a medieval fantasy realm.

WORKSHOP generallly meets the second weekend Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms with of the month. Free for your first event drumming instructor Andrew Hartzell. or if you’re a non-player character. $35 All ages. $10 Sundays, 2:30 p.m. fee for returning characters. ongoing. starlandiasupply.com. Starlandia godzillaunknown@gmail.com. avegost.

Creative Supply, 2438 Bull Street. com.

SASS & SWAG ADULT HIP HOP

Sass & Swag is a high energy, adult hip hop dance class. Learn hip hop grooves you can take to any party or club, and learn a choreographed routine to today’s hottest hits. Mondays at 7:30 pm. $15 Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 323-5391760. DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL. COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. salondebaileballroomdancestudio. com/. Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. YOUTH AND TEEN AERIAL SILK CLASSES

Youth Class ages 8+. Teen Class ages 11+. Learn to dance and work with Aerial Silks and Hoop while suspended in the air. Weekly classes held on Fridays through the month of September only. Very limited space available, reserve your spot and register online today. $20/class $75/September package ongoing. 954.682.5694. elyse. thestudio@yahoo.com. thestudiosav.

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

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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.

Tell Us Your Ghost Story?

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.

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.

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. GEECHEE SAILING CLUB

Founded in 1971, GSC promotes sailing and boating safety, education, and fellowship.Member of the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association. second Monday of every month, 6 p.m.

912-356-3265. geecheesailingclub.org. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. HISTORIC FLIGHT SAVANNAH

A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-596-1962. honorflightsavannah.org.

HISTORIC SAVANNAH CHAPTER: ABWA

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. Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull Street.

SAFE KIDS SAVANNAH

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A coalition dedicated to preventing Meets the second Thursday of every childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. website or call for info. ongoing. 912Attendees pay for their own meals.

353-3148. safekidssavannah.org.

RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660SAVANNAH BREWERS’ LEAGUE 8257.

Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, KNITTERS, NEEDLEPOINT AND 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call CROCHET or see website for info. ongoing. 912Meets every Wednesday. Different 447-0943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing. locations downtown. Call for info. No com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing.

Bay St. 912-308-6768.

SAVANNAH AUTHORS WORKSHOP LOW COUNTRY TURNERS If you’re a writer, and you’re serious A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. about it, Savannah Authors Workshop Call Steve Cook for info at number is looking for you and has space below. ongoing. 912-313-2230. for a few new members. We meet MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE on the first and third Wednesday of HEART LADIES AUXILIARY each month, 6:30 p.m. at 630 East Meets the first Saturday of the month at Victory Drive. We have members of all 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-786- standards, from multiple-published to 4508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 never-tried. Have a look at our website Rowland Ave. www.savannahauthorsworkshop.com PHILO CAFE and call Christopher Scott, President, 50 Discussion group that meets every

912-272-6309. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

THE SAVANNAH CHINESE CORNER

The Savannah Chinese Corner welcomes anyone interested in Mandarin language or Chinese culture.

Meets every Saturday morning from 10 am to noon. Check the Facebook group to see meeting location. ongoing. https://facebook.com/groups/ SavannahChineseCorner. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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 734-3552005. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

SAVANNAH GO GREEN

Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day. Call for info. ongoing. 912308-6768.

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.

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.

SCAD DAILY TOURS

SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, in Savannah, Atlanta, and Hong Kong.

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and prepare for professional careers.

Free Mondays-Saturdays. https://scad. edu/admission/visit-scad/daily-tours. scad.edu/. Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072.

live band and eight singers. $37 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. savannahtheatre.com. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St.

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.

In their twelfth consecutive SMF performance, the world-renowned Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to the Lucas stage under maestro Robert Spano. Joining them is British pianist Stephen Hough, who first performed at SMF in 2015 in recital. $40-$70 Sat., April 8, 8 p.m. savannahmusicfestival. org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

TOASTMASTERS

SMF: ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH STEVEN HOUGH

forefathers too restrictive to convey these massive ideas. $35 Fri., April 7, 11 a.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

SMF: JOE ALTERMAN TRIO

The art of the swinging jazz piano trio is alive and well in the hands of Joe Alterman. $25 Fri., April 7, 12:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: LAWRENCE POWER, VIOLA

One of today’s foremost violists, Lawrence Power makes his SMF SMF: BRUCE HORNSBY AND THE debut with Simon Crawford-Phillips NOISEMAKERS on the piano. $52 Wed., April 5, 6 Almost three decades after winning p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. a Grammy for Best New Artist and trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA launching one of contemporary popular Methodist Church, 225 West President CHAPTER 671 St. Meets second Monday of each month, music’s most diverse careers, pianist/ SMF: MASTERS OF BRAZILIAN MUSIC: 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, singer Bruce Hornsby still discovers clever and expansive ways to chronicle HERMETO PASCOAL, DANILO BRITO 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940.

QUINTET dynamic musical snapshots of his rws521@msn.com. vvasav.com.

This original production presents the collaborations. $32-$62 Sat., April 8, WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS SCHOLARSHIP SMF debuts of 80-year old composer/ 7:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org.

FOUNDATION multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal, www2.scad.edu/venues/trustees/.

Meets second Tuesday each month one of the most beloved musical Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton (except October) 6:00pm, Woodvillefigures in the history of Brazilian music, St. Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner St. SMF: CHE MALAMBO alongside virtuosic choro mandolinist Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-232The Argentine dance company Che Danilo Brito. $32-$80 Wed., April 5, 3549. chesteraellis@comcast.net.

Malambo dazzles audiences through 7:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. precise footwork and rhythmic lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for CONCERTS stomping, drumming of the bombos the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. CONCERT: VIRTUOSITY AT ITS FINEST SMF: MOLSKY’S MOUNTAIN DRIFTERS and singing. $32-$80 Thu., April 6, The Savannah Philharmonic’s This is a special midday performance 7 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org.

Concertmaster Sinisa Ciric, principal by fiddle, banjo, guitar player lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for flautist, Jeana Melilli, and principal and singer Bruce Molsky and his the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. oboist Andrew Ripley, perform flashy band. $25 Wed., April 5, 12:30 and exciting showpieces. Sat., April 8, 5 SMF: CLOSING NIGHT PARTY: THE p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. p.m. elcota.org. Lutheran Church of the WOOD BROTHERS Back for their fourth SMF appearance charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Ascension, 120 Bull St . since opening for the Derek Trucks Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. FIRST FRIDAY FOR FOLK MUSIC SMF: NIKKI LANE, PARKER MILLSAP Band in 2009, the Wood Brothers’ Monthly folk music showcase hosted This only-in-Savannah co-bill pairs two energetic live shows include elements by the Savannah Folk Music Society emerging artists who are shaking up of blues, jazz, reggae, rock ‘n’ roll in a friendly, alcohol-free environment. the country music scene. $35 Thu., April and gospel music. $35 Sat., April 8, Hosted by Clark Byron. $5 donation 6, 8:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org.

9 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org.

April performers: Ricky Stokes, Bob shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Fulton, and Kyrsten Roseman. Hosted Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

by Tom Cooler.. first Friday of every SMF: DANILO BRITO QUARTET SMF: PIEDMONT BLUES: GERALD month, 7:30 p.m. 912-484-3936.

This intimate midday performance CLAYTON AND THE ASSEMBLY FT. RENÉ savannahfolk.org. fpc.presbychurch. spotlights Danilo Brito’s mastery of MARIE net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Co-commissioned by SMF, this rare choro. Brito on mandolin and tenor Washington Ave. music and multimedia presentation guitar is joined by Carlos Moura on HARMONIX explores an important era and region 7-string guitar, Guilherme Girardi on Our newest production features the in the history of southern music.

6-string guitar, Lucas Arantes on tight harmonies and cool stylings of Piedmont Blues is a live concert project cavaquinho and Roberto Figuerôa our cast performing every genre of inspired by the musical style that grew music, bringing a contemporary sound on pandeiro. $25 Thu., April 6, 12:30 up around the tobacco factories and p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. to favorite retro hits and creating the warehouses of Durham, North Carolina charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. ultimate party. $37 Sundays, 3 p.m. in the 1920s and 30s, when the Bull City Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. and Wednesdays, Fridays, 8 p.m.

SMF: INTO THE ROMANTICS was the largest cigarette manufacturer savannahtheatre.com. The Historic Both Gabriel Fauré and Richard Strauss in the world. $32-$62 Fri., April 7, 8 p.m.

Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. came of age in the late Romantic savannahmusicfestival.org. www2.

SAVANNAH LIVE period, when composers embraced scad.edu/venues/trustees/. Trustees Savannah Live is a high-energy 2 hour their passionate side and attempted to Theater, 216 East Broughton St. variety show that features everything SMF: RELEASE THE HOUNDS: AN use music to express deep emotions from pop to Broadway and Motown like love, grief and tragedy. They found EVENING WITH JULIAN LAGE, CHRIS to rock n’ roll, featuring a rockin’ ELDRIDGE AND AOIFE O’DONOVAN the rigid forms used by their musical

These three artists have performed on multiple occasions at SMF in recent years, with varied projects including the Punch Brothers and Mark O’Connor Hot Swing Trio, leading their own bands and in duo and solo settings.

Chris Eldridge (a.k.a. “Critter”) and Julian Lage performed together at the Charles H. Morris Center during SMF in 2014, in a duo project that continues to evolve. $40 Thu., April 6, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: SANAM MARVI

Sufi singer Sanam Marvi is a brilliant interpreter of South Asia’s spiritual, folk and classical poetry, with performances that balance immediacy and elegant ornamentation. $30 Sat., April 8, 3 p.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: SEBASTIAN KNAUER, PIANO

Sebastian Knauer began playing piano at the age of 4. He has performed around the world in major concert halls with some of the finest orchestras and conductors of the day, and also tours regularly with his duo partner Daniel Hope. $35 Thu., April 6, 11 a.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SMF: STRINGBAND SPECTACULAR: ACOUSTIC MUSIC SEMINAR FINALE

Hear inspiring original compositions and arrangements by the next generation of Americana, bluegrass and acoustic musicians in this highly-anticipated annual concert. $15-$50 Fri., April 7, 6 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. SMF: ZYDECO DANCE PARTY: GENO DELAFOSE AND FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE

When Geno Delafose takes the stage, audiences can’t help but move to the steady Creole groove. $35 Fri., April 7, 6:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SMF: JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

This intimate solo performance will showcase Justin’s signature sound rooted in folk, country and blues $35 Fri., April 7, 8:30 p.m. savannahmusicfestival.org. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

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1ST THURSDAYS PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING MIXER

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in the Greater Savannah area. This is a great event for networking as well as a chance for newcomers to the coastal empire to meet new fun and interesting people. No admission cost. Food and drinks for purchase on your own. Dress attire is business casual. Door prizes, live music. free to attend..food & drink own your own first Thursday of every month, 6-9 p.m. oglesbyh@gmail.com.

COMMON GROUNDS

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

Order for Compline by candlelight is offered on Sunday nights at 8PM. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. facebook.com/ commongroundssavannah. The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. DRINKS AFTER WORK

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

The group will meet on Wednesdays at various establishments throughout Downtown Savannah and nearby area. http://www.meetup.com/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. EARLY BIRD’S PRESERVATION WALKING TOUR OF THE LANDMARK HISTORIC DISTRICT’S EAST SIDE

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Take an early morning walk through one of the oldest and most varied neighborhoods to learn how historic preservation has revitalized downtown Savannah. Tours led by the Davenport House director who will introduce the personalities, structures and issues that have enthralled Savannah’s preservation movement. Coffee and treats in the Davenport House garden to follow. $21 Saturdays, 8 a.m. davenporthousemuseum.org. Take an early morning walk through one of the oldest and most varied neighborhoods to learn how historic preservation has revitalized downtown Savannah. Tours led by the Davenport House director who will introduce the personalities, structures and issues that have enthralled Savannah’s preservation movement. Coffee and treats in the Davenport House garden to follow.

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8097. info@davenporthousemuseum. org. davenporthousemuseum.org.

Davenport House, 324 East State St.

THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF SAVANNAH

In a rut? The Exchange Club of Savannah welcomes men and women like you to support, serve and encourage the best teachers, students, firefighters, crime fighters, leaders and organizations in our community. Check us out at savannahexchange.org or find us on Facebook. Mondays, noon.

912-441-6559. ddewitt30@yahoo.com.

Savannahexchange.org. Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street.

FIRST FRIDAY FIREWORKS

Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks, presented by Wet Willie’s. Free first Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m. info@riverstreetsavannah. com. riverstreetsavannah.com/event/ first-friday-fireworks. Rousakis Plaza, River St. GIVE A HOOT ABOUT SAVING

Celebrate National Credit Union Youth Month in April by experiencing an owl and alligator up close. Sat., April 8, 10:30 a.m. https://gaheritagefcu.org/.

Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union (Pooler), 102 Park 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 MondayFriday 10am-5pm and must be scheduled. To schedule a tour, contact Megan Chandler at 912-525-5029 or mchandle@lucastheatre.com. ongoing.

912-525-5023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING ALLIANCE

Our mission is to Grow, Encourage, Inspire, Ignite & Equip Christian Business owners on how to do business with a Kingdom mindset. We promote and celebrate excellence in the business arena while developing the future generations of leaders through Christian values, disciplines, honor, integrity and expression of skills. Register early before the event closes out and please share this event by inviting a guest. Free first Wednesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m.

912-257-6248. info@kbnalliance.com. kbnalliance.com/. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Savannah Airport - Pooler, 103 San Drive.

LECTURE: THE EVOLUTION OF THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY

Since joining the global cosmetics company in 1984, Carol Hamilton has been integral to its international success. Her expertise in product

innovation and marketing helped lead L’Oréal Paris to become the largest cosmetics brand in the U.S. Free and open to the public Tue., April 11, 2:30 p.m. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

LECTURE: THE STATE OF FASHION

Throughout his lecture, Imran Amed, founder and CEO of The Business of Fashion, will explore what the future holds for the industry, such as technology-driven accessories, see-now, buy-now jewelry and unisex collections. Free and open to the public Tue., April 11, 6 p.m. Arnold Hall (SCAD), 1810 Bull St. 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.

RICHMOND HILL FARMERS MARKET

Come get the freshest produce, baked goods and interesting local crafts at the Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market.

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

SAVANNAH ART WALK

Savannah Art Walk is an opportunity to explore the plethora of exquisite and diverse galleries of the Historic District. Gather for the free welcome reception at the River Street Inn, meet some sponsoring artists, grab your map and begin. Experience the tour on foot or by Old Savannah Tour Trolley. second Saturday of every month, 3-6 p.m. savannahartwalk.com. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

SAVANNAH SACRED HARP SINGERS

The Savannah Sacred Harp Singers present a free community singing event. Come and sing America’s original roots music. For more information dial 912-655-0994 or visit savannahsacredharp.com. Sat., April 8, 2 p.m. Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway.

SAVANNAH STORYTELLERS

Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 912-349-4059.

Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore.com/ tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. SCAD DAILY TOURS

SCAD offers tours in Savannah,

Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, and allow prospective students an opportunity to view classrooms and administrative buildings, galleries, residence halls and dining facilities and see where our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. For more information please visit, https:// www.scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/ daily-tours. ongoing. SCAD Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. SCADSTYLE

SCAD presents SCADstyle, an annual gathering of international design luminaries and influencers sharing their expertise with the next generation of creators, visionaries and artists.

Special guests include Carol Hamilton, group president of L’Oreal Luxe USA; Norma Kamali, fashion designer and entrepreneur; Tom Kartsotis, founder of Fossil and Shinola; and Billy Reid, fashion designer. April 6-13. scad.edu/ scadstyle2017. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

SHIRE OF FORTH CASTLE FIGHTER PRACTICE

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

SOUTHBOUND BREWERY SATURDAY TOURS AND TASTES

Savannah’s first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday - Fridays from 5:307:30 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. 912-3357716. info@southboundbrewingco. com. southboundbrewingco.com.

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. TELFAIR MUSEUMS COLLEGE NIGHT

College students are invited to discover unique offerings of Telfair Museums including special tours of the Nick Cave exhibition plus KCHUNG Radio’s live event broadcast.

Free admission with valid student ID Sat., April 8, 5 p.m. telfair.org/jepson/.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. TWO ADDISON PLACE POOLER FARMERS MARKET

Come out and support your local farmers, vendors, and community. Through July 2017.

Free first Wednesday of every month, 4-7:30 p.m. 912-330-0030. twoaddisonplace@greystar. com. https://facebook.com/ TwoAddisonPlaceFarmersMarket/.

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Two Addison Place Pooler Farmers Market, 2 Addison Place.

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. 912988-1052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way.

whole family will enjoy the beauty of Wilmington Island and the chance to learn more about their community via local performers and sponsoring nonprofits. Free Sat., April 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org/. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.

WOMEN IN ISLAM: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

The Armstrong Liberty Center will host a free lecture by esteemed speakers This unique activity allows RCC to Fairyal Halim and Amin Tomeh, who galvanize the support of men and boys will provide an overview of Americanin our community. Participants are Muslim culture and beliefs, as well asked to secure pledges in any amount as women’s roles in Islam’s past, from family and friends to take the mile present and future. Thu., April 6, noon. challenge, and walk around Forsyth Armstrong Liberty Center, 740 East Park in high-heel shoes, to symbolize General Stewart Way #210. the steps victims take toward healing.

The purpose of the event is to establish FESTIVALS a unified front against sexual violence. ART MARCH PARADE AND FESTIVAL Thu., April 6, 6 p.m. Forsyth Park, Art Rise Savannah presents its firstDrayton St. & East Park Ave. ever parade and festival. The people WILMINGTON ISLAND FARMERS’ powered parade will take a one-mile MARKET route through the Starland District Every Saturday, the Wilmington Island featuring large scale mobile art projects Farmers’ Market brings together some from local artists, small businesses, of the best local farmers and artisans local bands, community groups, and for your shopping pleasure. Adults neighbors. Free Sat., April 8, 3 p.m. can sample the delicious food and Starland District, 40th and Bull. browse handcrafted items, while the FIRST FRIDAY IN STARLAND kids enjoy story time and crafts. The A monthly art walk featuring galleries, WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES

restaurants, boutiques and more.

Free first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. info@artmarchsavannah.com.

Starland District, 40th and Bull.

SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Now in its 28th season, the Savannah Music Festival (SMF) is dedicated to presenting world-class celebrations of the musical arts by creating timeless and adventurous productions that stimulate arts education, foster economic growth and unite artists and audiences in Savannah. Through April 8. savannahmusicfestival.org.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

SAVANNAH TATTOO FESTIVAL

Over 250 tattoo artists and plenty of vendors will be at this festival, which also features sideshows, a Miss Savannah, Georgia pin-up girl contest, seminars, bands April 7-9. savannahtattoofest.com. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

FITNESS

$8 COMMUNITY MEDITATION CLASSES

Join us for breath work, guided meditation, and yoga nidra, a deep relaxation technique to relieve stress, quiet the mind, and find the calm within. All proceeds support local organizations. $8 Sundays, 6-7 p.m.

912-349-2756.

AERIAL YOGA CLASSES

Increase flexibility and strength using aerial yoga, a relatively new approach to a traditional yoga practice. We use a silk fabric called a ‘hammock’ to support the weight of our bodies, helping us achieve various postures with more depth, ease and excitement.

Every Saturday. Class size limited.

Required to register online ahead of time. $25 Saturdays, 12:30-1:45 p.m.

954.682.5694. elyse.thestudio@yahoo. com. thestudiosav.net/schedule.html. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. AIKIDO CLASSES

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba, ‘O Sensei’ or (‘Great Teacher’). On a purely physical level it is an art involving throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and Kenjutsu (open hand and weapon based techniques).

Beyond the self defense aspects of the art its true goal is to challenge its practitioners to discover their best selves. $50/month for JEA Members, $70/month for Non-Members, or $80/8-class punch card Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-6040958, 912-346-2650. AikiNorm@ CONTINUES ON P. 54

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CoastalAikido.com. savannahjea.org.

Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

2127 1/2 Victory Dr.

BLUE WATER YOGA

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Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm. Fri., 9:30am-10:30am. Email for info or find AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. ongoing.

An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. The message egs5719@aol.com. Talahi Island of Al-Anon is one of strength and hope Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. DANCE DYNAMIX for friends/family of problem drinkers.

Dance DynaMix is a choreographed Al-Anon is for adults. Alateen is for dance fitness class inspired by funky people age 13-19. Meetings daily hip hop and sleek jazz moves! No throughout the Savannah area. check dance experience required. Call website or call for info. ongoing. 912732.232.3349 to reserve your spot 598-9860. savannahalanon.com. ahead of time, as class space is limited.

BALLET BODY TONING Stay after class for a 30 minute stretch Ballet Body Toning is a ballet inspired to wind down for the weekend with! workout designed to improve balance, $10.00 Wednesdays, Fridays, 10-11 flexibility, and use body resistance to a.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@ strengthen core, legs & booty. This gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The workout is low impact and scorches STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. major calories and teaches you basic ballet! Call to make a reservation before FIT4MOM SAVANNAH STROLLER STRIDES class. This is a semi-private class so A group of moms that meet with space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 732.232.3349. strollers and workout at Savannah Mall, Daffin Park and on occasion Hull FitnessFoodWine@gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Park. Also offer HIIT Classes to other Moms who have any age children. The Lacy Ave. HIIT program is a kid free program. 1 BARIATRIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP hour long stroller based workout with Located in Mercer Auditorium of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those kiddos. Moms- Pre and Post Natal, and kids of stroller age. Savannah Mall who have had or are considering bariatric surgery. Call or see website for (M,W,F). Daffin Park (T,Th), Hull Park (Sat) ongoing. ashleyyoungblood@ info. first Wednesday of every month, fit4mom.com. savannah.fit4mom.com.

7 p.m. 912-350-3438. memorialhealth.

Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 FITNESS CLASSES AT THE JEA Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water Waters Ave. aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and BEACH BODY WORKOUTS WITH LAURA Zumba. Prices vary. Call for schedule.

MONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake ongoing. 912-355-8811. savj.org.

Mayer Community Center $5.00 per session Mondays, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652- savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational 6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Crossroads.

For anyone caring for senior citizens BEASTMODE FITNESS GROUP TRAINING with any affliction or illness. Second Train with this elite team. A total body Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. program that trims, tones and gets Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. results. Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at Refreshments. Free to attend. Open West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm- to anyone in need of support for the caregiving they provide. ongoing.

9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga. savannahcommons.com. com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May FREE YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS St. St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for BEGINNING POLE FITNESS WellBeing offers Free Yoga for Cancer Pole fitness is a fun and flirty way to Patients every Monday from 1:30 – get in shape! Taught by Pole Dance 2:30 p.m. in Candler’s Heart & Lung America National Professional Champion Sabrina Madsen, you’ll learn Building, Suite 100. The very gentle movements and breath work in this the basics of pole dance in a safe and welcoming environment. Gain strength, class will give you much needed energy, it will make your body feel better, balance and confidence. Beginner and it will give you a mental release.

Classes are open to all shapes and This class is free to cancer patients. sizes and are for ladies only (men Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. 912-819-8800. welcome at our Intermediate Class). sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 $25 for drop-in or $100 for a package Reynolds St. of 5 classes Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m.

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING CLASS 801.673.6737. info@firstcityfitness.

Celebrate fall with a Saturday com. firstcityfitness.com/polemorning workout class. All levels fitnessparties.html. First City Fitness, 54 welcome. A smooth mix of cardio and

strengthening exercises. Call Kara 912-667-0487 if interested. ongoing.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga. com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St.

This program is designed to combat the effects of Parkinson disease for Savannah/Chatham-area people and their caregiver. The activities are designed to enhance and improve muscular strength, and endurance, coordination, agility, flexibility, speed work, and voice command. $10 a month Mondays-Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

912-376-9833. psgsav@gmail.com.

Anderson-Cohen Weightlifting Center, 7230 Varnedoe Drive.

Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol DalyWilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912238-0018. savannahpilates.com. pilatessavannah.com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave.

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DUDE’S DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP

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

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

PILATES CLASSES

PREGNANCY YOGA

Ongoing series of 6-week classes.

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

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. PREGNANCY YOGA CLASSES

KUNG FU SCHOOL: VING TSUN

Pregnancy is a transitional time when many physical and emotional changes take place. Pregnancy Yoga is about honoring these changes in ourselves, our body and our baby.

Yoga strengthens the rapidly changing body and increases the ability to relax, and helps to prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood. Pregnancy Yoga classes are offered as a 6 week session on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7:15 pm. The class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and no prior yoga experience is necessary. $120 - six week session Thursdays. 912-7047650. ann@douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries.com. savannahyoga. com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St.

LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB

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

HIKING & BIKING AT SKIDAWAY ISLAND STATE PARK

Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. Bicycle and street strider rentals.

Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking.

Open daily 7am-10pm. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style.

Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against him. Call for info on free trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-5150.

St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offer the Living Smart Fitness Club, which is an exercise program to encourage healthy lifestyle changes. On Mondays and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John S. Delaware Center.

On Tuesdays, the classes are held at the center, at 1910 Abercorn Street.

Classes include Zumba (Tuesdays) and Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises (Mondays/Wednesdays). Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-447-6605.

Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. MOMMY AND BABY YOGA

Mondays. Call for times and fees or see website. ongoing. 912-232-2994.

QIGONG CLASSES

RENAGADE WORKOUT

Free fitness workout, every Saturday, 9:00 am at Lake Mayer Park. For women only. Offered by The Fit Lab. Information: 912-376-0219 ongoing.

Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

RICHMOND HILL ROADIES RUNNING CLUB

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

LADIES DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP

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climb for half price, $5. See website for info. ongoing. 912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

SAVANNAH DISC GOLF

Weekly events (entry $5) Friday Night Flights: Fridays, 5pm. Luck of the Draw Doubles: Saturdays, 10am.

Handicapped League: Saturdays, 1pm.

Singles at the Sarge: Sundays, 10am.

All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. See website or email for info. ongoing. savannahdiscgolf@gmail. com. savannahdiscgolf.com.

SAVANNAH STRIDERS RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB

With a one-year, $35 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes. Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent social events. Sign up online or look for the Savannah Striders Facebook page. ongoing. savystrider.com.

STUDIO DANCE PARTY

Free lesson at 7:30 p.m. Social dancing, light refreshments, and fun.

All ballroom dances, Argentine Tango, Hustle, West Coast Swing, and more. $15.00 Sat., April 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 612470-6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. salondebaileballroomdancestudio. com/. Salón de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 7068 Hodgson Memorial Dr. TURBO KICK CARDIO WORKOUT

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

SavannahYogaBarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

ZUMBA FITNESS

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

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ZUMBA FITNESS (R) WITH APRIL

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

912-349-4902.

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS ALL YOU CAN EAT MUSSELS

Make your Tuesdays “Ruesdays” at Rue de Jean in Savannah with ALL YOU CAN EAT mussels! Choose from 6 different flavors and enjoy baby greens salad, bottomless pommes frites, and warm bread all for just $24. One order per guest. Reservations suggested.

39ruedejeansav.com/reservations $24 5-9 p.m.. ruedejeansavannah.com. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeansavannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. BETHESDA FARM AND GARDENS STAND

Each week, this popular organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, herbs, free range eggs, a variety of plants, goat milk soap, YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND firewood and more. In addition, 100 SURVIVORS percent grass fed ground beef in Free for cancer patients and survivors. various quantities are available at The classes help with flexibility and the farm stand, which is raised and balance while also providing relaxation. distributed by Bethesda Academy’s Located at FitnessOne, on the third Cattle & Beef Operation. Specialty floor of the Memorial Outpatient and cuts are also available. merrin.

Wellness Center. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. slocombe@bethesdaacademy.org. and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. 912-350bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda 9031. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. Health University Medical Center, 4700 FIRE & WINE Waters Ave. Half priced bottles of wine, campfires YOGA IN THE DARK - BLINDFOLD YOGA in the courtyard, marshmallows and Donation class to benefit Seva s’mores kits. 912-401-0543. info@ Foundation who provides sightfoxyloxycafe.com. foxyloxycafe.com. restoring surgery to those in need.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Every $50 donation restores sight FIRST FRIDAY OYSTER ROASTS with a 15-minute surgery. Come First Friday Oyster Roasts return to practice yoga in the dark and feel The Westin Savannah Harbor for what it’s like to move through the all of Savannah to enjoy. We invite world without benefit of sight. 100% everyone to take the Free Ferry from of your donation goes to charity. $25 River Street or park at the hotel to enjoy suggested donation. Please give more this local favorite. Guests will delight if you can! $25 suggested donation in specialty cocktails, enjoy coastal Fri., April 7, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-200cuisine like oysters, Lowcountry boil CONTINUES ON P. 56 4809. info@savannahyogabarre.com.

ACROSS

1 Super Mario ___ 5 30-ton computer introduced in 1946 10 Gets hazy, with “up” 14 Au ___ 15 ___ precedent 16 Film director Wertmuller 17 Obama education secretary Duncan 18 Exterminator’s targets 19 Reunion invitee 20 Harden, like adobe 23 Neutral area between N. and S. Korea 24 Brockovich played by Julia Roberts 25 Battleship initials 28 ___ Lambert (recent viral answer to the pub quiz question “Who played Skyler White?” where the cheating team misread Anna Gunn’s Wikipedia entry) 31 Hog, wild?

33 “No you didn’t!”

35 Guns N’ Roses frontman Rose 36 Hypnotized or anesthetized 38 Actress Taylor of “High Fidelity” 39 Highest-ranked tournament player 41 Facepalmworthy 44 ___-TASS (Russian press agency) 45 “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” author Mitch 47 Plumb of “The Brady

Bunch” 48 Drops in on 51 Mr. Hoggett’s wife, in “Babe” 52 ___ es Salaam, Tanzania 53 Italian writer Umberto 54 “Top ___ mornin’ to you!”

56 “___ the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” 58 Historical medical book, or literally what’s happening in this grid?

63 Johnson of TV’s “Laugh-In” 66 Watch brand that means “exquisite” or “success” in Japanese 67 Norwegian royal name 68 Spinnaker or jib 69 ___ Rock Pete (Diesel Sweeties character) 70 Sushi ingredient 71 Coop denizens 72 “Carnival of the Animals” composer Camille Saint-___ 73 Eponymous developer of a mineral scale

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1 Tattle 2 ___ avis (uncommon find) 3 Pig noise 4 Fine equine 5 Sports-channel-themed restaurant 6 Nair rival, once 7 “My package has arrived!”

8 September flower

9 Lieutenant killed by Iago in “Othello” 10 Taqueria dessert, maybe 11 Cruet contents 12 Wildebeest 13 “Stay With Me” Grammy-winner Smith 21 Infuse (with) 22 Sch. that’s home to the Wildcats in Durham 25 American competitor 26 Trap liquid?

27 Sean played by Melissa McCarthy 28 Local 29 Far from drab 30 Texas city across the border from Ciudad Juarez 32 “___ pinch of salt ...”

34 Traffic sign warning 37 BBQ entree 40 ___ Lanka 42 They fall in line 43 “... ___ man with seven wives” 46 Area sheltered from the wind 49 “High ___” (Maxwell Anderson play) 50 Period of inactivity 55 “The Lion King” meanie 57 Typhoon, e.g.

58 Toothpaste types 59 Analogous (to) 60 A little bit of everything 61 Sound-barrier word 62 “Z” actor Montand 63 Pikachu’s friend 64 Charlotte of “The Facts of Life” 65 Sn, in chemistry

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and BBQ, dance to live music on the Riverfront Esplanade and catch the best views of the sunset and fireworks!

Attendees can also shop with some of Savannah’s finest local artists, right on the Savannah River! 912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com/firstfriday. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive.

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912.629.0908 to schedule a tour of the Bee Garden. Garden tour available THE GREY AND LEOPOLD’S POP-UP March through October. $3 per person.

SHOP Must call ahead. Free Mondays-Fridays, Guests can enjoy a night of adult floats, 10 a.m.. 912-234-0688. jessie@ shakes and soda shop beverages made savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee by cocktail aficionado Cody Henson.

Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Highlights include a malted banana Johnny Mercer Blvd.

PREPARE SUNDAY SUPPERS AT UNION shake with Jamaican rum, a Branca Menta Coke float and a chocolate frost MISSION FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET with chili & cinnamon spiced bourbon. Local organizations are invited to sign Local and regional produce, honey, up to prepare Sunday Supper for people Non-alcoholic beverages will also be meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and who are homeless and live at Union available along with chef Mashama other delights. Rain or shine. Free to Bailey’s snacks, sandwiches and other Mission’s shelters for homeless people. attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279.

Southern classics. The Grey, 109 Martin Groups must sign up in advance and forsythfarmersmarket.com. Forsyth bring/prepare a meal, beginning at Luther King Jr. Blvd.

HAPPY HOUR Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. 2pm on Sundays. Call for information.

GHOST COAST DISTILLERY TOURS 39 Rue De Jean favorites at happy ongoing. 912-236-7423.

Tour & Tasting Visit Ghost Coast SPECIAL TAPROOM RELEASE: TWIST & hour prices! Enjoy $4 house wine, $4 Distillery, where you will hear about well cocktails, $8 daily cocktail feature, SHOUT WHITE IPA Savannah’s unique history of drinks and Moules en Six Preparations for $8, It’s National Beer Day, and what better revelry, while learning how we create way to celebrate than releasing a $8 1/2 dozen raw oysters, and more. our unique, hand crafted spirits. Hours Mondays-Thursdays, Sundays, 5-7 p.m.. new taproom brew and teaming up 912-721-0595. holycityhospitality.

Tuesday – Wednesday: 12–6 (last with the kind folks of the National com/39-rue-de-jean-savannah/ tour starts at 6) Thursday – Saturday: Movement Alliance. $20 ticket includes promotions/. holycityhospitality.

11-8 (last tour starts at 8) Tours begin 6 six ounce beer samples, a guided every hour, on the hour Closed Sunday com/39-rue-de-jean-savannah/. 39 Rue tour and a souvenir 6 pack. A portion de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. and Monday Tour with tasting: $12.50 of the proceeds benefit the National HONEY TASTING AND BODY CARE Tour with tasting and Souvenir Bottle Movement Alliance. Live music by SAMPLES + STORE TOUR of Ghost Coast Vodka 261: $32.00 All Cory Chambers. $20 912-667-0033. guests must be 21+ or accompanied by Daily honey tastings and body care natalie@southboundbrewingco. a parent or legal guardian. ID Required demonstrations. Come see honeybees com. https://facebook.com/ in the observation hive or call $12.50 Saturdays. (912) 298-0071. events/1377959345608865/.

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ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St.

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. TASTE OF LUCKY’S MARKET

Sample products from all Lucky’s departments. Free luckysmarket.com/ savannah-ga/. Lucky’s Market, 5501 Abercorn St. TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET

Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, granola, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com.

Stephen Johnson, 206 Miller Ave. WINE SAMPLING

Sample the variety of wines Lucky’s Market has to offer. luckysmarket.com/ savannah-ga/. Lucky’s Market, 5501 Abercorn St.

HEALTH

ARMSTRONG PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP-OFF

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

Open to the public 24 hours/day, year round. Confidential. All items collected are destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. ongoing. 912-344-3333.

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armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/ Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

Fri., April 7, 7 a.m. Hutchinson Island, Hutchinson Island.

HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED PEOPLE

Open for primary care for uninsured St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior residents of Chatham County. Mon.offers blood pressure screenings on Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or every Monday from 10 AM to Noon in appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health on 836 E. 65th Street. No appointment Center, 1302 Drayton St. is necessary; the screenings are free HYPNOSIS, GUIDED IMAGERY AND and open to the public. For more RELAXATION THERAPY information, call (912) 352-4405.

Helps everyday ordinary people ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical with everyday ordinary problems: Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, FAMILY TO FAMILY CLASS ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified Free 12 week course for family and professional help. See website or caregivers of individuals with mental call for info. ongoing. 912-927-3432. illness. Meets once a week for 2 1/2 savannahypnosis.com. hours. FREE Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m. 912- LA LECHE LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH 441-7724. dianebreeder@omcast.net.

A breast feeding support group for Wilmington Island United Methodist new/expectant monthers. Meeting/ Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call FREE HEARING AND SPEECH or see website for location and other SCREENING info. ongoing. 912-897-9544. lllusa.org/ Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. web/savannahga.html.

Speech: First Thursdays. Call or see LABOR AND DELIVERY TOUR website for times. ongoing. 912-355Want to take a look around before 4601. savannahspeechandhearing. the big day? Register for a tour of our org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. labor and delivery areas. The tour is Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, held once a month and fills up quickly, 1206 E 66th St. so please register early. Call 912FREE HEARING SCREENINGS 350-BORN (2676). second Sunday of The Savannah Speech and Hearing every month. memorialhealth.com/.

Center offers free hearing screenings Memorial Health University Medical every Thursday from 9-11 a.m.

Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Children ages three years old to adults LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB of all ages are screened on a firstAn exercise program encouraging come, first-serve basis by a trained healthy lifestyle changes. Mon. & audiology assistant. If necessary, a Wed. 6pm-7:15pm Hip Hop low impact full audiological evaluation will be aerobics at Delaware Center. Tues. recommended. Free and open to the 5:30-7:00 Zumba at St. Joseph’s public Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. 912-355Candler African American Resource 4601. speechandhearingsav.org.

Center. (Program sponsors.) ongoing. savannahspeechandhearing.org/.

912-447-6605.

Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, MAYBE YOU’RE NOT SICK, YOU’RE 1206 E 66th St. THRISTY FREE HIV TESTING AT CHATHAM Are You Sick of being Sick? Learn the COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. first step in helping your body get Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm on the road to healing itself. Every Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed.

Tuesday we will educate you on Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up the dangers of bottled, tap, reverse visit and counseling will be set up for osmosis, distilled, spring, and yes even anyone testing positive. Call for info. bottled alkaline water. See this eye ongoing. 912-644-5217. Chatham opening demonstration for your safety County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower and for your health. We will serve Dr. Kangen water, test your water and GEORGIA COASTAL GREENWAY give you a sample to take home if you ULTRAMARATHON qualify. NO CHARGE Tuesdays, 6-7:30 A handful of local Chatham County p.m. 703.989.6995. oggisavannah@ ultramarathon runners will run the gmail.com. goodh20.yourbodyiswater. entire 155-mile length of the proposed com. Nuts About Savannah, 14045 Georgia Coastal Greenway, starting Abercorn St.(Savannah Mall). at Hutchinson Island in Savannah NAMI EDUCATION and ending at St. Mary’s Island. The Second Tuesday of every month NAMI runners are not affiliated with any Savannah presents professionals organization and are running for the from the community sharing current enjoyment of the beautiful Coastal topics of interest and resources. FREE Georgia Highway course and the sheer second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 mental and physical challenge of p.m. 912-353-7143. namisavannah.org. completing a 155-mile run non stop.

The Reed House, 1144 Cornell Street.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD HOTLINE

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

$5 parking Thursdays, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/skidawayisland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS

TODDLER TUESDAYS AT OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER

THE SAVANNAH 7-DAY DIABETES REPAIR

LGBT

This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-tounderstand terms. The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-3502676. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. If you are ready to take control of your life and health, call today, enroll in this fun but intensive seven week program to heal your body of diabetes. You will learn how changing can heal. You can reverse diabetes by following a new protocol, even if you have been diabetic for years. Includes over a year of follow-up support. $450 Thursdays, Saturdays. 912-598-8457. jeff@ heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St.

KID’S HAPPENINGS GLORY STORY HOUR

This hour will help your child become fascinated and engaged in the Story, to the point that they will be excited to learn. We will not only tell the story, but enact parts of it, so they will want to share it with their family & friends.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. pearlerivers@ yahoo.com. Heavenly Books and Gifts, 77D W. Fairmont Ave. HEALTHY KIDS CLUB

The Healthy Kids Club’s mission is to educate and inspire children to take part in their local farmers market while enjoying nutritious foods and empowering their families to make healthy choices at home. Saturdays, 9:15-9:45 a.m. wifarmersmarket@ aol.com. Wilmington Island Farmers Market, 111 Walthour Rd. SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SCHOOL YEAR HOURS

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

Preregister by 4pm Monday. $5 children. Gen. Admission for adults ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays.

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

Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985) is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork.org.

GAY AA MEETING

True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing.

GVNT HAVS

GVNT HAVS is a free monthly drag show that houses the unique antics of the House of Gunt, a Savannah based free-form drag collective whose mission is to connect the trashy with the flashy, the kitschy with the classy, and the people of Savannah with a breath of fresh, queer air. Free first Thursday of every month, 10 p.m. houseofgunt@gmail.com. Chuck’s Bar, 305 W. River St. SAVANNAH PRIDE, INC.

Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the wellbeing of the LGBTQI community in the South. Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness.

Second Tuesday/month. PO Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414. 501c non-profit. ongoing. info@savannahpride.com. savannahpride.com.

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

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

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7-9 p.m. 912-288-1034. info@ standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth.org.

Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street.

WHAT MAKES A FAMILY

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

912-352-2611.

LITERARY EVENTS

HISTORICAL WRITERS GUILD

The HWG will endeavor to offer a variety of programs for both published and unpublished writers to promote historical fiction and creative nonfiction. All compatible and crossgenre works to historical writing are welcome. HWG is also open to hobbyist writers to enjoy a relaxed and fun environment. Annual dues $20 second Monday of every month, 7-9 p.m. 713-907-8627. hwg.rh@comcast. net. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave.

Soul of Love.” Cohen, former Chairman of the Board of Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy, has never let his cerebral palsy define his engagement with the world around him. Free Sat., April 8, 12:30 p.m. 912-509-0564.

Indulge Coffee, 1305 Barnard Street.

SEERSUCKER LIVE

Seersucker Live and Savannah State will host a quick hit of poetry with poet and visual artist Rachel Eliza Griffiths and local poet Laura Davenport. Free Fri., April 7, 7 p.m. thebookladybookstore.com/. The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty 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.

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.

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

pet rescue organizations. second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. hipsterhound.net. Find your new furry best friend from multiple rescues at the Rescue Round-Up Pet Adoption Event.

Multiple rescues will be on hand with a large variety of dogs. second Saturday of every month, 11 a.m. 912-436-6560. hipsterhound.net. The Hipster Hound, 115 Echols Ave.

A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists.

Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115. wilderness-southeast.org.

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.

WILDERNESS SOUTHEAST

PETS & ANIMALS

ST. ALMO’S

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL

BAND OF SISTERS PRAYER GROUP

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All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Keeping your dog or cat up-to-date Assembly, 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or on annual vaccinations that prevent call Jeanne Seaver or see website for DOLPHIN PROJECT LECTURE: CREATING FLANNERY highly contagious and potentially fatal info. “The king’s heart is like channels Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach O’CONNOR diseases is essential to your pet’s of water in the hands of the Lord.”

Program is available to speak at Daniel Moran, a professor of History at schools, clubs, organizations. A health and well-being. The following will (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. 912-663-8728.

Monmouth University, will discuss how powerpoint presentation with sound be available: 1-year Rabies, Bordetella, jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.

Flannery’s reputation was formed and Da2PPV, FVRCP, heartworm test, org/georgia. and video about estuarine dolphins will share ideas about how readers, FIV/FeLV, microchips, and flea and BUDDHIST MEDITATION and their environment. Age/grade publishers, filmmakers and others heartworm prevention.

Pets are seen Everyone is welcome. Experience appropriate programs and handouts. affect an author’s reputation. Free on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please not necessary. Visit our website See website for info. ongoing.

Sun., April 9, 4 p.m. Flannery O’Connor thedolphinproject.org. expect a wait time of up to two hours. for location, meditation periods Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Thu., April 6, 2 p.m. humanesocietysav. and classes. savannahzencenter.

GREENDRINKS SAVANNAH Street. org/. Humane Society for Greater com. Individual instruction upon A happy hour networking gathering LECTURE: ’EVERY MAN WERE A MAN:’ Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. request. Email Cindy Un Shin Beach for folks who want to save the Earth.

AFRICAN AMERICAN SOLDIER ARTISTS LOW COST PET CLINIC at revfugon@gmail.com for more Second Tuesday of each month at PAINT WORLD WAR I TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, information. ongoing. Online only, none.

5:30pm. Location varies monthly.

Celeste-Marie Bernier is an host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for CATHOLIC SINGLES Check the “GreenDrinks Savannah” internationally-noted scholar and students, military and seniors the A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 facebook page. Free to attend. Cash author of the recent book Suffering second and fourth Wednesdays of meet frequently for fun, fellowship and bar. second Tuesday of every month, 5 and Sunset: World War I in the Art and each month. 5pm-6pm. Vaccinations: service. Send email or check website p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Life of Horace Pippin. This is the Jacob Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $12, ($2 is donated to Savannah pet to receive announcements of activities and Gwendolyn Lawrence Lecture. rescue agencies). See website for info. and to suggest activities for the group.

LEARN HOW TO BIRD BY EAR Tue., April 11, 6 p.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Ogeechee Audubon field trip at ongoing. tailsspin.com. tailsspin.com. ongoing. familylife@diosav.org. diosav.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 org/familylife-singles.

Chatham Wetlands Preserve. Free York St. Habersham St., Habersham Village.

GRATITUDE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARES and open to the public, but advance LECTURE: FROM PERIL TO PROMISE: THE OPERATION NEW HOPE Gather with others to share gratitude. reservations required and limited to SOCIAL RESPONSIVENESS OF AMERICAN Operation New Hope allows inmates Everyone welcome. Park next to Bull 10 participants. Please contact Sandy THEATER IN THE 1930S AND 40S to train unadoptable dogs from the Street Library. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 Beasley, sbzly@aol.com or cell phone Out of the instability of the 1930s Humane Society for Greater Savannah. p.m. 917-676-4280. facebook.com/ 912-398-3619 and register by April 2nd. and 40s, playwrights, theatre artists, The goals of the program are to savannahgratitude. liveoakpl.org. Bull Free Sat., April 8, 7:45 a.m. Chatham and composers created inspirational, decrease the recidivism rate among Street Library, 2002 Bull St. Wetlands Preserve, 6811 Basin Rd. socially responsive work with Chatham County inmates, help inmates GUIDED SILENT PRAYER SECOND SATURDAY PRESENTATION innovative theatrical practices. Join a learn a new skill, and help previously Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of SERIES company of Armstrong’s outstanding unadoptable dogs find loving homes. guided silent prayer, and minutes to Each second Saturday of the musical and theatrical performers and month, the Wildlife Refuge hosts a The graduated dogs are available receive prayer or remain in silence. directors as they explore scenes from for adoption can be viewed at www.

Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at presentation by staff, volunteers, and popular dramatic works of the period humansocietvsav.org, and www.

Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery local conservation partners to help

by Tennessee Williams, Rodgers and chathamsheriff.org. Operation New St. See website for info. ongoing. the public learn more about the U.S. Hammerstein, and Kaufman and Hart.

Hope is funded by the Humane Society vineyardsavannah.org.

Fish and Wildlife Service. Free second Free and open to the public Thu., April and community donations. ongoing.

JESUS YESHUA Saturday of every month, 1-2 p.m.

6, 6 p.m. alpost135.com/. American chathamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav.

Holidays and plans for 2017 underway 843-784-2468. SavannahCoastal@ Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. org/. Humane Society for Greater for young adults and college Christians. fws.gov. https://facebook.com/ ROBERT COHEN BOOK SIGNING Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Contact Reverend Brenda Lee @yahoo.

SavannahCoastalRefugesComplex/.

Savannah writer Robert Cohen, RESCUE ROUND-UP com or call (912) 236-3156. ongoing.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, wheelchair-bound-but-not-broken, will Find your new furry friend from a No physical address given, none.

Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive off S.C. 170. read from and sign his latest book “The WALK ON THE WILD SIDE wide selection of dogs from six local MARITIME BETHEL 58 HUMANE SOCIETY LOW-COST VACCINATION CLINIC

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.

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.

Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, third floor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Call or email for info. All are welcome. ongoing. 636233-1772. savannahquakers@gmail. com. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St.

in savannah

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

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

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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.

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SOUTH VALLEY BAPTIST 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 PSYCHIC MEDIUM YOUR PAL, ERIN is committed to delivering a creative, Ready to reconnect you with your challenging, straight forward, and loved ones who’ve passed and your honest message about the role of own inner knowing? I’m here to help. biblical principles in your life. Come Let’s all work together to create the experience an environment that helps amazing new life you truly desire, you connect with God and discover releasing old situations that no longer his incredible purpose for your serve you. Readings available in person life. Join us every Sunday morning and by phone. 60 minutes, $65. Group 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. readings of 5 or more, $30 per person Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah. for 20 minutes. Get your personalized, com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA 45 minute prerecorded “Tuesday (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham Tune-Up” emailed to your inbox for St. just $45. Visit www.yourpalerin.

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VIP reception will be hosted after the screening. $5 Fri., April 7, 7-9 p.m. filmandher@gmail.com. filmandher. com. The Space Station at Starlandia, 2436 Bull St. FILM: CADDYSHACK

Coach’s will show family friendly sports movies on a 25 ft. projector screen outside on new stage screen in the Sound Garden. Free popcorn and full service food and beverage from inside. Free Thu., April 6, 8:30 p.m. and Fri., April 7, 8:30 p.m. coachs.net.

Coach’s Corner, 3016 E. Victory Dr.

FILM: GEORGE ORWELL’S 1984

Aggressively Civil and the Psychotronic Film Society screens this little-known 1954 British movie adaptation of George Orwell’s anti-authoritarian novel “1984.” Proceeds from the screening will benefit the American Civil Liberties Union and the Southern Poverty Law Center. $10 Wed., April 5, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. FILM: STREIT’S MATZO AND THE AMERICAN DREAM

Streit’s Matzo and the American Dream

is the story of the last family-owned matzo bakery in America during their final year at their historic New York City factory. The iconic Jewish institution has, for five generations, been baking matzos from inside four unassuming tenement buildings on New York’s Lower East Side. Mikie Streit Heilbrun will speak about being part of the Streit family and her new cookbook.

Wed., April 5, 6:30 p.m. savannahjea. org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Be interested in first things, Aries. Cultivate your attraction to beginnings. Align yourself with uprisings and breakthroughs. Find out what’s about to hatch, and lend your support. Give your generous attention to potent innocence and novel sources of light. Marvel at people who are rediscovering the sparks that animated them when they first came into their power. Fantasize about being a curious seeker who is devoted to reinventing yourself over and over again. Gravitate toward influences that draw their vitality directly from primal wellsprings. Be excited about first things.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Are you weary of lugging around decayed guilt and regret?

Is it increasingly difficult to keep forbidden feelings concealed? Have your friends been wondering about the whip marks from your self-flagellation sessions? Do you ache for redemption? If you answered yes to any of those questions, listen up. The empathetic and earthy saints of the Confession Catharsis Corps are ready to receive your blubbering disclosures. They are clairvoyant, they’re nonjudgmental, and best of all, they’re free. Within seconds after you telepathically communicate with our earthy saints, they will psychically beam you eleven minutes of unconditional love, no strings attached. Do it! You’ll be amazed at how much lighter and smarter you feel.

Transmit your sad stories to the Confession Catharsis Corps NOW!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

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Now is an excellent time to FREE YOUR MEMORIES. What comes to mind when I suggest that? Here are my thoughts on the subject. To FREE YOUR MEMORIES, you could change the way you talk and feel about your past. Re-examine your assumptions about your old stories, and dream up fresh interpretations to explain how and why they happened. Here’s another way to FREE YOUR MEMORIES: If you’re holding on to an insult someone hurled at you once upon a time, let it go. In fact, declare a general amnesty for everyone who ever did you wrong. By the way, the coming weeks will also be a favorable phase to FREE YOURSELF OF MEMORIES that hold you back. Are there any tales you tell yourself about the past that undermine your dreams about the future?

Stop telling yourself those tales.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)

How big is your vocabulary? Twenty thousand words?

Thirty thousand? Whatever size it is, the coming weeks will be prime time to expand it. Life will be conspiring to enhance your creative use of language . . . to deepen your enjoyment of the verbal flow . . . to help you become more articulate in rendering the mysterious feelings and com-

FILM: THE GODFATHER DOUBLE FEATURE

These two films, released in 1972 and 1974 respectively, were the best in the ground-breaking three-part series film series directed by Francis Ford Coppola

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beautyandtruth@freewillastrology.com

plex thoughts that rumble around inside you. If you pay attention to the signals coming from your unconscious mind, you will be shown how to speak and write more effectively. You may not turn into a silver-tongued persuader, but you could become a more eloquent spokesperson for your own interests.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

We all need more breaks from the routine -- more holidays, more vacations, more days off from work. We should all play and dance and sing more, and guiltlessly practice the arts of leisure and relaxation, and celebrate freedom in regular boisterous rituals. And I’m nominating you to show us the way in the coming weeks, Leo. Be a cheerleader who exemplifies how it’s done. Be a ringleader who springs all of us inmates out of our mental prisons. Be the imaginative escape artist who demonstrates how to relieve tension and lose inhibitions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

People in your vicinity may be preoccupied with trivial questions. What’s more nutritious, corn chips or potato chips? Could Godzilla kick King Kong’s ass? Is it harder to hop forward on one foot or backward with both feet? I suspect you will also encounter folks who are embroiled in meaningless decisions and petty emotions. So how should you navigate your way through this energy-draining muddle? Here’s my advice: Identify the issues that are most worthy of your attention. Stay focused on them with disciplined devotion. Be selfish in your rapt determination to serve your clearest and noblest and holiest agendas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

I hope that by mid-May you will be qualified to teach a workshop called “Sweet Secrets of Tender Intimacy” or “Dirty Secrets of Raw Intimacy” or maybe even “Sweet and Dirty Secrets of Raw and Tender Intimacy.” In other words, Libra, I suspect that you will be adding substantially to your understanding of the art of togetherness. Along the way, you may also have experiences that would enable you to write an essay entitled “How to Act Like You Have Nothing to Lose When You Have Everything to Gain.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is the epic tale of a 1940’s New York Mafia family, led by patriarch Don Vito Corleone, and their struggle to protect their empire from rival families as the leadership switches from the father to his youngest son. $10 Thu., April 6, 7 p.m. tybeeposttheater.org.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn.

If you have a dream of eating soup with a fork, it might mean that in your waking life you’re using the wrong approach to getting nourished. If you have a dream of entering through an exit, it might mean that in your waking life you’re trying to start at the end rather than the beginning.

And if you dream of singing nursery rhymes at a karaoke bar with unlikable people from high school, it might mean that in your waking life you should seek more fulfilling ways to express your wild side and your creative energies.

(P.S. You’ll be wise to do these things even if you don’t have the dreams I described.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

If you’re a Quixotic lover, you’re more in love with love itself than with any person. If you’re a Cryptic lover, the best way to stay in love with a particular partner is to keep him or her guessing. If you’re a Harlequin, your steady lover must provide as much variety as three lovers. If you’re a Buddy, your specialties are having friendly sex and having sex with friends. If you’re a Histrionic, you’re addicted to confounding, disorienting love. It’s also possible that you’re none of the above. I hope so, because now is an excellent time to have a beginner’s mind about what kind of love you really need and want to cultivate in the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your new vocabulary word is “adytum.” It refers to the most sacred place within a sacred place -- the inner shrine at the heart of a sublime sanctuary. Is there such a spot in your world? A location that embodies all you hold precious about your journey on planet Earth? It might be in a church or temple or synagogue or mosque, or it could be a magic zone in nature or a corner of your bedroom. Here you feel an intimate connection with the divine, or a sense of awe and reverence for the privilege of being alive. If you don’t have a personal adytum, Capricorn, find or create one. You need the refreshment that comes from dwelling in the midst of the numinous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You could defy gravity a little, but not a lot. You can’t move a mountain, but you may be able to budge a hill. Luck won’t miraculously enable you to win a contest, but it might help you seize a hard-earned perk or privilege. A bit of voraciousness may be good for your soul, but a big blast of greed would be bad for both your soul and your ego.

Being savvy and feisty will energize your collaborators and attract new allies; being a smart-ass show-off would alienate and repel people.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Here are activities that will be especially favorable for you to initiate in the near future: 1. Pay someone to perform a service for you that will ease your suffering. 2. Question one of your fixed opinions if that will lead to you receiving a fun invitation you wouldn’t get otherwise. 3. Dole out sincere praise or practical help to a person who could help you overcome one of your limitations. 4. Get clear about how one of your collaborations would need to change in order to serve both of you better. Then tell your collaborator about the proposed improvement with light-hearted compassion.

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and inspired by the novel of the same name by Mario Puzo. $10 Sat., April 8, 6 p.m. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn.

FILM: THE GODFATHER, PART II

It’s the second part of the epic tale of a New York Mafia family, led by patriarch Don Vito Corleone, and their struggle to protect their empire from rival families as the leadership switches from the father to his youngest son, Michael. $7 Fri., April 7, 7 p.m. tybeeposttheater.org.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn.

FILM: THE SALESMAN

Forced to leave their apartment due to a dangerous construction project in a neighboring building, a young Iranian couple, working on a production of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, moves to the center of Tehran where they become embroiled in a life-altering situation involving the previous tenant. $8 Sun., April 9, 5:30 & 8 p.m. S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, 9 West Henry.

PUNK ROCK MOVIE NIGHT

Join the Sentient Bean for a monthly series of movies directly inspired by punk music, fashion or general attitude. The movie will start promptly at 8PM. Admission is free for customers. Attendees are invited to discuss and or promote any events or shows happening around town. second Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

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. 912201-2000. 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. 912220-3474. savadultrec.com.

BEARS ELITE FOOTBALL

Learn the fundamentals of football.

Ages 4-12. Sign up now. MondaysThursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-2726684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave.

DERBY DEVILS ROLLER DERBY CLASSES

Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs.

See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com.

GRIEF 101 SUPPORT GROUP

Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge. Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-3039442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK

Join us in our quest for fitness.

Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider. com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

SAV. STRIDER WEEKLY GROUP RUN OR WALK DOWNTOWN

Join us for a run or walk downtown or over the bridge if you’re feeling froggy.

The best part is afterwards when we get coffee or whatever else your heart desires from Savannah Coffee Roasters. Free Sundays, 7-8 a.m.

912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

SAVANNAH BIKE POLO

Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook. com/savannahbikepolo.

SAVANNAH SPORT AND SOCIAL DODGEBALL LEAGUE

This 6 v 6, co-ed competitive dodgeball league features a one-week preseason, an eight-week regular season, and an end of the season tournament. Each team will play multiple matches per week. Sign up as a team, a player on a specific team, or a free agent.

Along with championship recognition, tournament winners determine the charity benefiting from the proceeds collected. $25.00 Mon., April 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-495-8045. info@ savannahsportandsocial.org. bit. ly/2nF4TlN. National Guard Armory, Eisenhower Dr. ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark.

Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired.

The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. savannahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.wordpress. com/pick-up/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. USMNT (SOCCER) AMERICAN OUTLAWS CHAPTER

USMNT is a national soccer team that represents the U.S. in international soccer competitions. American Outlaws Savannah chapter of USMNT meets regularly. Call for details. ongoing. 912-398-4014.

savannahflipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Research Pavilion (LCRP), located on Reynolds Street across from Candler & Grill, 117 Whitaker St. Hospital. For more information, call 912-819-5704. second Tuesday of every SUPPORT GROUPS month. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. ISLE OF HOPE FOR TODAY CHILDREN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Find comfort and understanding for families and friends of alcoholics. AFG Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. is an anonymous fellowship seeking Support, coping tools, utilizing play and to find serenity for those impacted activity to learn to live with loss. Free of by the effects of alcoholism. Free charge. A service of Hospice Savannah, Mondays, 7-8 p.m. savannahalanon.

Inc. Call for dates. ongoing. 912-303com. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, St. Thomas Ave. 6000 Business Center Drive.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS CONNECT FOR KIDS For people who want or need to This group is for children who have a stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings loved one with a life-limiting illness. daily throughout the Savannah area.

Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. 912-350-7845.

Free to attend or join. Check website memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health for meeting days/times, or call 24 University Medical Center, 4700 Waters hours a day. ongoing. 912-356-3688.

Ave. savannahaa.com.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

For individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members. Second Monday, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursday, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 Jasper St. Sponsored

by Senior Citizens, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-236-0363 x143.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912355-7778.

BACK PAIN SUPPORT GROUP

Second Monday of every month,7:00pm. Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-7272959 ongoing.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS

For people with debting problems.

Meets Sundays, 6:30pm at Unity of Savannah. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-5726108. debtorsanonymous.org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

EATING DISORDERS ANONYMOUS

Free, volunteer-led support group for recovery from anorexia/restrictive eating and/or bulimia/binge/purging.

Not a diet group, nor for those who struggle solely with overeating.

Mondays, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Email for info. ongoing. edasavannah@ yahoo.com. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. ESSENTIAL TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP

For those with the disease, care partners, family and caregivers.

Managing the disease, treatments BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP For traumatic brain injury survivors and and therapies, quality of life. First their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. Thursdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm. Call for In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute info. ongoing. 912-819-2224. Nancy at Memorial. ongoing. memorialhealth. N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Second Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Waters Ave. BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS GROUP

Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.

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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

For anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-5704.

Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CAREGIVER’S COFFEE

Caregiver’s Coffee, an informal support group for caregivers of cancer patients, meets on the second and third Wednesday of every month in the lobby of the Nancy N. and J. C. Lewis Cancer

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912-819-6743. sjchs.org. sjchs.org.

Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5353 Reynolds Ave. GAMBLING PROBLEM 12 STEP PROGRAM

Twelve step program offers freedom from gambling. Meets weekly. Leave message with contact info. ongoing.

912-748-4730.

GEORGIA SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP

A group for people with scleroderma for the greater Savannah area and surrounding counties. Meets regularly.

Call for day and time. Lovezzola’s Pizza, 320 Hwy 80 West, Pooler. Info: 912-4126675 or 912-414-3827. ongoing.

GREATER SAVANNAH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Breast cancer patients and their caregivers in the greater Savannah, Hilton Head, and coastal Georgia area are invited to join this group. The meetings often feature presentations from the local medical community, are informal, and are conducted in a discussion format to encourage participation. For more information, call 912-897-3933. second Sunday of every month, 4-6 p.m. Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ. Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave.

CANCER.

Group addresses the concerns of advanced and recurrent cancer survivors from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of healing.

To register for a specific session and to learn about the group, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912350-7845. ongoing. 912-350-7845.

Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ.

Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave. LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP

For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call or see website for info. Located in the Summit Cancer Care office at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute.

Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Call for the Savannah Lowcountry Area NA meeting schedule. ongoing. 912238-5925.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS

memorialhealth.com/backus. memorialhealth.com/backus. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Ave.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet on the first Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds Street.

Featuring medical and therapeutic guest speakers, join us for discussion, support, and new community activities.

For more information, call Fran McCarey at 912-819-2224. ongoing.

912-355-6347. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: MAN TO MAN

This group is for prostate cancer patients and their caregivers. Meets in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute.

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. PRYME MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP

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The Pryme Multiple Sclerosis Support NAMI Savannah is offering their Group will meet on the second Tuesday monthly Mental Health Education of the month in the Marsh Auditorium meetings on the second Tuesday at Candler Hospital at 6 p.m. This group of every month from 6-8 PM at The provides an opportunity for people with Reed Clubhouse on 1141 Cornell MS and their family and friends to get Drive, Savannah. Connections Group GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS together to share information, develop which is for anyone with a Mental Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle offers coping strategies, receive support a full array of grief support groups and Health diagnosis is offered weekly on and become involved in community individual counseling for children, teens Tuesday nights from 6-8 PM at The activities. For more information, please Trinity Lutheran Church at 12391 Mercy call Fran McCarey at 819-2224. second and adults is available at no charge.

Counseling is offered at 450 Mall Blvd., Blvd, Savannah. Family Support Group Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. sjchs.

Suite H in Savannah, and appointments is offered on the last Monday of the org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds month at The Reed Clubhouse on 1144 St. are also available in the United Way RAPE CRISIS CENTER offices in Rincon and in Richmond Hill. Cornell Drive, Savannah from 6-8 PM. Please call for any further information. Assists survivors of rape and sexual Call or see website for info. ongoing.

NAMI Savannah phone number is assault. Free, confidential counseling 912-303-9442. HospiceSavannah.org/ 912-353-7143 second Tuesday of every for victims and families. 24-hour Rape GriefSupport. month, 6-8 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Crisis Line operates seven days a week.

HEAD AND NECK CANCER SUPPORT 12391 Mercy Blvd.

GROUP MEETING 912-233-7273. ongoing.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS This group is open to individuals with REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY cancers of the head and neck area and Is food a problem for you? Overeaters SUPPORT GROUP Anonymous can help. Savannah Second Tuesdays at 7pm in Marsh their caregivers. At the meetings, we Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For have a brief discussion from experts in meetings Mon 6:30pm, Wed 5:30pm, the treatment of head and neck cancer Fri 6:30 p.m. See website for locations anyone with this disorder, plus family and info, or call 912-358-7150. ongoing. members/caregivers interested in and allow time for group discussion. oa.org/meetings. learning more. Call for info. ongoing.

For more information, please call PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH IEP’S 912-858-2335. sjchs.org/. Candler Suzy Buelvas at 912-350-7845.

(INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS) Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. 912-350-7845.

SBC TOASTMASTERS memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health For parents of children attending Toastmasters is an organization University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Chatham-Savannah Public School System who have IEP plans, to offer dedicated to the art of public speaking.

Ave. mutual support through the challenges In a friendly, supportive atmosphere, KLINEFELTER SYNDROME/47-XXY of the IEP process. Email for info.

SUPPORT GROUP members learn to speak more precisely ongoing. amkw210@gmail.com.

For parents of children with this and confidently via prepared speeches, PARENTS OF ILL CHILDREN diagnosis, and for men with this impromptu speaking, and constructive Backus Children’s Hospital sponsors diagnosis. Started by the mother of evaluations. It’s fun, informative, and this group for parents with a seriously a boy with 47-XXY. Email to meet for a great way to network with area ill child receiving inpatient or outpatient professionals. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. mutual support. ongoing. amkw21@ treatment. Case manager facilitates gmail.com.

912-663-7851. St. Leo University, 7426 the meetings. Meets weekly. Call LEGACY GROUP: FOR INDIVIDUALS Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite A. 62 WITH ADVANCED AND RECURRENT for info ongoing. 912-350-5616.

SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS

If you believe you have a problem with sex addiction (or are wondering if you might) and you want to change your behavior, we recommend that you attend a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous. The only requirement is a desire to stop your addictive sexual behavior. Meets Mondays at 7 pm. Call for venue information. ongoing. 731412-0183. saa-recovery.org. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

SPINAL INJURY SUPPORT GROUP

Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial.

Call or see website for info. ongoing.

912-350-8900. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. SPOUSE/LIFE PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP

Open support group for adults whose spouses or life partners have died.

Meets Thursday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.noon. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP

Suicide often leaves survivors with guilt, anger, hurt and unanswered questions. Hospice Savannah/United Way of Coastal Empire/Coastal Suicide Prevention Alliance offer an ongoing support group. Third Thursdays, 6:307:30pm. Safe and confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912-629-1089. ongoing. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

TEENS NURTURING TEENS (CANCER SUPPORT)

Support group for teens with a family member or loved one impacted by cancer. Meets at the Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for information. ongoing.

912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. TEENS WITH NO ONE TO TURN TO

Help for people ages 11-18, or concerned parents of teens. Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-234-4048. parkplaceyes.org.

YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION

Young breast cancer patients and their caregivers in the greater Savannah, Hilton Head, and Coastal Georgia area are invited to join this group.

Meetings include presentations from local medical community and discussions. Meetings conducted in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute.

Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

Announcements

For Your Information Financial Education Seminar Understanding Credit April 18, 2017 @ 7pm-FREE OF CHARGE! 5708 Howard Foss Drive, 31406. RSVP: (901) 338-2236 (Refreshments)

MAKE A CONNECTION. REAL PEOPLE, FLIRTY CHAT Call FREE! 912.544.0013 or 800.926.6000 www.livelinks.com 18+

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Building Services AttendantsCoastal Cleaning Contractors - Savannah Georgia Building Services Attendant position for Healthcare Facilities is responsible for: The overall cleanliness of the lobby, guest elevators, public restrooms, exam rooms, meeting spaces, physical therapy rooms, cafeteria, offices, locker rooms and waiting areas of a major Healthcare facility.

Job Type: Full-time and Part time Required Language: English We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Do Not Discriminate, Period!

Coastal Cleaning Contractors912-659-0598 Salary Based on Experience.

CLIFTON’S DRY CLEANERS Hiring for All Positions. Apply within: 8401 Ferguson Ave. No phone calls.

ESTATE TAG SALE!!

PHASE I HISTORIC ARDSLEY PARK

April 6th through April 15, 2017

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! More information & photos at www.estatesale.com (search #1821) or call Ann Lemley for Old SAVANNAH ESTATES, ANTIQUES & AUCTION CO. (912) 231-9466, Office or (912) 398-4435 Cellular, to schedule your appointment.

Jobs

EXPERIENCED SHIRT PRESSER Needed Monday-Friday. Apply in person: Campbell’s Cleaners, 8422 Waters Avenue.

FULL-TIME SALESPERSON FOR NURSERY: Looking for energetic, dependable and creative individual to join our staff. Plant knowledge preferred and good customer skills. Apply in person: Savannah’s Secret Gardens, 5657 Ogeechee Road. 912-341-8002

HIRING NOW

Georgia Regional Hospital Savannah- Several Full-Time Housekeepers, Food Service Workers, and Maintenance Workers. Competitive Salary, Excellent benefits and Retirement Package for State Of Georgia employees. APPLY NOW at www. dbhddjobs.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

SAVANNAH DRY CLEANERS Has Opening for Presser.

CLASS A CDL DRIVER WANTED: Apply at: 4110 Waters Ave. @ 50/50 split after fuel. GA runs 58th Street. Call Mr. Bill @ 912only, maybe other states. Home 660-1045

Drivers Wanted

by night. Call 912-507-0364

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SouthCoast Health, a multispecialty group, is looking for dynamic, positive and energetic individuals to fill the following positions:

• HR Coordinator • Insurance Verification Specialist • Lab Assistant/

Medical Lab Technician • Ultrasound Tech • LPN • Medical Assistant • Medical Assistant/LPN

(As needed basis) To review the job descriptions and to apply, please visit our website at: www.southcoast-health.com and click on the Careers tab.

Competitive wages & benefits offered. EOE, DFW, MFVD. Become a part of a great healthcare team!

Real Estate Duplexes For Sale INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR SALE: 4-Plex. Great Cash Flow.

Over 95% occupancy rate.

All units occupied. Turn Key Investment. $165,000 OBO. Call 912-657-1344

Land/Lots For Sale

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SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE

B Net Management Inc. For pictures & videos of properties *Credit Issues, Prior Evictions, Bankruptcies may still apply 1 Green Gate Ct. Apt. 54.

2BR/1BA, kitchen w/appliances, hardwood floors. Central heat/ air, LR and W/D hook ups. $765/ month.

2 & 3BR, 1 Bath Apts. Newly Renovated, hardwood floors, carpet, ceiling fans, appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups. $625-$795/month for 2bdrs and $735-$895/month for 3bdrs.

912-228-4630 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm www. bnetmanagement.com WE ACCEPT SECTION 8 *For Qualified Applicants with 1+ years on Job.*

801 A & 807 Paulsen St.

2BR/1BA, kitchen w/ appliances, central A/C, hardwood floors, carpet, LR, W/D hook ups. $695$750/month.

801 W. 39th St.: 3BR/1BA house

w/fenced in backyard, Kitchen w/ appliances, Central heat/air, W/D hookups. Available June 1st. $815/ month.

Peachtree Place Apt. #59.

3BR/1BA, kitchen w/ appliances.

Central heat/air LR, W/D hook ups, $745/month.

912-228-4630 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm www. bnetmanagement.com WE ACCEPT SECTION 8 *For Qualified Applicants with 1+ years on Job.*

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS. & ROOMS FOR RENT

Westside / Eastside Savannah: 37th, 38th, & 42nd Streets. Adult Living.

Furnished, all utilities incl.

Washer/Dryer on premises, cable TV, WiFi/ Internet. $130-$200/weekly.

Requirements: Pay stubs/ID. 4.43 ACRES IN POOLER, Pinecrest Call 912-677-0271 Place.

Great opportunity.

Pinecrest Subd. Convenient. Tom Whitten, 912-663-0558. Realty APTS. & ROOMS FOR Executives Coastal Empire 912RENT 355-5557 Clean and safe. Call Gail, 912-650-9358 or For Rent Linda, 912-690-9097

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Off ACL Blvd. & Westlake Ave.

GREAT APARTMENT - NO STAIRS! Convenient neighborhood.

1BR/1BA, 2017 East 38th Street, Apt.A. $600/Rent; $600/Deposit.

Call 912-721-4350 and Place Your Classified Ad Today! No Pets. 912-352-4391 or 912658-4559

SPECIAL! 11515 White Bluff Rd. 1BR/1BA, all electric, equipped kitchen, W/D connection. Convenient to Armstrong College. $695/ per month, $500/deposit.

1812 N. Avalon Street.

2BR/1.5BA, kitchen equipped, W/D connection. $725/per month, $500/ deposit.

DAVIS RENTALS

310 EAST MONTGOMERY X-ROADS, 912-354-4011 OR 656-5372

Room for Rent ROOMS FOR RENT $75 MOVE-IN SPECIAL ON 2ND WEEK Clean, large, furnished. Busline, cable, utilities, central heat/air. $100-$130/weekly. Rooms with bath $145. Call 912-289-0410. *Paycheck stub or Proof of income and ID required.

SENIOR LIVING AT IT’S BEST FOR AGES 50 & BETTER Shared community living for full functioning seniors ages 50 & above. Nice comfortable living at affordable rates.

Shared kitchen & bathroom.

All bedrooms have central heating/air and cable.

Bedrooms are fully furnished and private. Make this community one you will want to call home.

SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE also has community housing with its own private bath. Different rates apply.

Income must be verifiable.

We accept gov. vouchers.

Prices starting at $550.

Call 912-844-5995

SHARED LIVING for age 40 & older. Furnished room, CH/A, cable. Shared bath, kitchen and common area. $160 & Up (utilities included). Safe environment. ID/ Proof of income required. 912308-5455

SHARED LIVING: Fully Furnished Apts. Ages 40 & better. $170 weekly. No deposit. All utilities included.

Call 912-844-5995 SINGLE, Family Home w/ Room for Rent: Furnished, includes utilities, central heat/air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Ceramic tile in kitchen & bath. Shared Kitchen & bath. Call 912963-7956, leave message

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ROOMS FOR RENT - Ages 40 Insurance Claims. We & better. $150 weekly. No Buy Wrecks. 49 years deposit. Furnished rooms. All Exp. Call 912-355-5932. utilities included. On Busline.

Call 912-844-5995

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