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WEDNESDAY 5. 3 Film: Please Don’t Touch Me

The Psychotronic Film Society presents this campy 60s sexploitation flick.

8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $6

THURSDAY 5. 4 Tiny House, Big Heart Fundraiser

DJ and art auction. Proceeds go to help give the homeless permanent homes.

5-8pm Ships of the Sea Museum, 41 MLK Blvd. $10 includes one drink ticket ckelley@homelessauthority.org

Tybee Rainbow Days 5.5-7

Events include happy hour at Coco’s, a performance by the Savannah Sweet Tease at Bernie’s, and the Tybee Rainbow Fest Parade on Saturday.

May 5-7 Tybee Island, Tybee Island.

Tea in the Garden

Patrons will visit areas of the home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea given with costumed interpreters in the garden. Reservations recommended. Limited attendance.

Thursday and Friday 4:15-5:30 p.m.

Davenport House, 324 East State St. $18 912-236-8097. info@davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org

Front Porch Improv 5.6

Tybee Wine Festival

Front Porch Improv mixes improv games, improv scenes, and stories into a seamless spontaneous and unscripted theatrical experience. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh at other people crying. first Saturday of every month, 8 p.m.

The Space Station at Starlandia, 2436 Bull St. $15

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Presented by the Tybee Post Theater, this year’s event features three days of international wines, fine food, and, of course, live music set in three special venues across the island.

Tybee Island, Tybee Island.

Savannah Scottish Games

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Attendees of the Scottish Games will experience Scottish culture firsthand through traditional dancing and athletic competition, entertainment, and Scottish food and ale. Over 40 Scottish clans will be represented this year.

9 a.m.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. $10 advance, $12 at gate

Tybee Wine Festival

Presented by the Tybee Post Theater, this year’s event features three days of international wines, fine food, and, of course, live music set in three special venues across the island.

May 4-6 Tybee Island, Tybee Island.

VIP Lunch with Mary Kay Andrews

Chefs have prepared a special menu and signature cocktails from the cookbook. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

11:30 a.m.

The Savannah Golf Club, 1661 President St. $65, includes signed copy of cookbook

FRIDAY 5. 5 Book Signing w/ Jack Simmons

Local author and professor Jack Simmons will be reading from and signing his debut novel, “Three Dashes Bitters,” a bro-mantic comedy set in New Orleans..

6 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

Cinco De Keller: Southbound’s 4th Anniversary Party

Keller Williams returns solo to Southbound Brewing Company for their

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fourth anniversary. Southbound will bring back a few past favorite brews and Chazito’s Latin Cuisine will have both trucks serving custom dishes.

7-11 p.m.

Southbound Brewing Co, 107 E Lathrop Ave. $35 advance, $40 day of show

First Friday Fireworks

Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month. first Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m.

Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free

First Friday for Folk Music

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

by Clark Byron.

Performers: Lauren Lapointe and Pete Love.

7:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian, 520 Washington Ave. $5 donation 912-484-3936. savannahfolk.org

First Friday in Starland

A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m.

Starland District, 40th and Bull.

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Historic Savannah Preservation Festival

Event programming kicks off with a home tour and wine tasting, followed by a free lecture and reception, the 2017 HSF Preservation Awards ceremony and luncheon, and the third annual neighborhood block party at Guerry Lumber Yard. For a full list of events, visit myHSF.org.

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Phil Vassar

Vassar continues to churn out incisive, soulful lyrics with infectious melodies.

8 p.m. d The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $20

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Tybee Rainbow Fest

Events include happy hour at Coco’s, a performance by the Savannah Sweet Tease at Bernie’s, and the Tybee Rainbow Fest Parade on Saturday.

May 5-7 Tybee Island, Tybee Island.

Viva I’Italia

Taste your way through some of Italy’s most famous wine regions including Tuscany, Piedmont, and Marche, accompanied by light Italian hors d’oeuvres.

7-10 p.m.

The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. $50 912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.org

SATURDAY 5. 6 All In for Patrick Music Festival & Fundraiser

Enjoy live music by Zach Deputy, The Train Wrecks, Bottles & Cans, Voodoo Soup and many more to benefit Patrick All, who was paralyzed in a diving accident. Silent auction and door prizes.

May 6-7, noon Tubby’s Tank House (T-bolt), 2909 River Dr. $25

CrimeStoppers Race Against Crime

This race consists of a 5k, 10k and 15k, all benefiting the CrimeStoppers Program. .

8 a.m.

Forsyth Park

Early Bird Walking Tour: Discover 1820s Savannah

Beginning at the Davenport House Museum (1820) participants will walk by some of the finest examples of preservation in the city and learn about what no longer remains. Coffee and treats in the Davenport House garden will follow.

8-10 a.m.

Davenport House, 324 East State St. $21 plus tax 912-236-8097. info@davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org

Fairy and Gnome Festival

Children can forage in the enchanted forest for fairies, help construct a fairy village using all natural materials, show off their costume in the fairy and gnome fashion show, and have fun dancing around the May pole.

10 a.m.

Oatland Island Wildlife Ctr, 711 Sandtown Rd.

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Forsyth Park forsythfarmersmarket.com

Front Porch Improv

Front Porch Improv mixes improv games, improv scenes, and stories into a seamless spontaneous and unscripted theatrical experience.

May’s performance features Nameless Numberhead from Charleston. 8 p.m.

The Space Station at Starlandia, 2436 Bull St. $15

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Gardening Session

Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. first Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Free and open to the public

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Grand Wine Tasting

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

3-6 p.m.

The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. $65 tybeeposttheater.org

Legislative Advocacy Workshop

A hands-on and comprehensive look at Georgia’s political process, how to advocate for change in 2017, and how you can get involved on the local and state level.

10 a.m.

Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. $10 katiemaes@feministcenter.org

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Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans

An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”

8 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 W Liberty St $10

PetSmart Charities Adopt-A-Thon

No charge to meet them. Adoption fees vary with each group.

10 a.m.

PetSmart, 11132 Abercorn St.

Pints + Poses Brewery Yoga

Join Melissa at Southbound Brewing every first Saturday at noon as she walks you through her 90 minute yoga class.

Includes 6 samples and a souvenir koozie.

12-2 p.m.

Southbound Brewing Co, 107 E Lathrop Ave. $25 includes beer | $12 yoga only

Ponies and Princesses

The Wilmington Island Farmers Market will host a Ponies and Princesses event featuring story time and crafts with the Enchant My Party princesses and $5 pony rides.

9 a.m.

Islands High, 170 Whitemarsh Island Rd

Poperazzi Encore

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From Opera to Rock, Pavarotti to Jersey Boys, Sinatra to The Rolling Stones, these young versatile entertainers are like a classic Vegas martini, performing a delicate musical mix of opera with a twist.

8 p.m.

The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. $25 tybeeposttheater.org

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Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley

Unique collaborative effort between two uniquely gifted musicians.

8 p.m.

Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 East Hwy. 80. $28

St. Paul and the Broken Bones

Soul band based in Birmingham, Alabama.

8 p.m.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. lucastheatre.com

Tybee Tour of Homes

Enjoy a day viewing coastal architecture and decor.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tybee Island $40 912-395-4060. info@tybeetourofhomes.com. tybeetourofhomes.com/

SUNDAY 5. 7 17th Annual Doggie Carnival

Doggie derby, agility equipment, paw print art, photo booths, doggie ice cream, more.

Food trucks, and beer featured. Benefits Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

Presented by Woof Gang Bakery.

12-4 p.m.

Forsyth Park

Brass, Keys & Reed

Relish an afternoon of classical music presented by Savannah Philharmonic principal players Mike Daly (French horn) and Andrew Ripley (oboe), and award winning pianist Benjamin Warsaw.

4 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church, 307A E. Harris $20

From “N Word” to Mr. Mayor: Experiencing the American Dream

Join Dr. Otis Johnson for a live reading, discussion and signing of his new book.

5 p.m.

Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St.

MONDAY 5. 8 The Emergent Future: Seeds of Hope and Possibility Sprouting in Detroit

In early May, ten Emergent Savannahians will spend three days in Detroit as cultural learners, guided by Richard Feldman from the Jimmy & Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership. Join Emergent Savannah to reflect on the lessons learned from their time in Detroit.

7 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

TUESDAY 5. 9 GreenDrinks Savannah

A happy hour networking gathering for folks who want to save the Earth. second Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m.

Whole Foods Market, 1821 East Victory Drive.

Free to attend. Cash bar.

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

Vote on self-storage facility shows need for strategic plan

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

A QUESTIONABLE zoning decision by Savannah City Council is barely newsworthy these days. Like death and taxes, they seem inevitable and unavoidable.

More and more good-hearted, engaged citizens I know are just throwing their hands up in resigned defeat at the absurdity and brazenness of it all.

One is tempted to localize the old line from Chinatown: Forget it, Jake. It’s Savannah.

However, the 6-3 vote last week to allow a total rezoning for a five-story self-storage facility (!) covering three lots in a residen-

the public, bear more of the decisionmaking burden than appointed or career bureaucrats.

However, when said elected officials display the mercurial, almost child-like inconsistency we’ve seen from Savannah City Council lately, you have to conclude that maybe they should have their toys taken away and they should go in time-out for awhile.

Indeed that is basically what Alderman Julian Miller has said, when he finds himself, as he usually does, in a minority vote against whatever capricious, short-sighted decision was just made by the Council majority: When are we going to start planning for things like this?

Aldermen Van Johnson and Tony Thomas also voted against the rezoning, correctly in my view. These three very

What better way to exercise power than to exercise it just because you can?

I assure you that not a single one of the six who voted in favor of the zoning change — Mayor DeLoach along with Alderpersons John Hall, Estella Shabazz, Bill Durrence, Carol Bell, and Brian Foster — would vote for a five-story self-storage facility the height of the Savannah Civic Center right beside their own homes.

But, here we are. Anybody who wants to change zoning for any reason, regardless of what the MPC thinks, is potentially likely to get their request approved.

No district and no neighborhood is really safe at this point.

Is it a bit hypocritical to say, as I wrote about the Stage On Bay, that as long as a business is within its rights there’s little the surrounding neighborhood can do

Not a single one of the six who voted for the zoning change would vote for a five-story self-storage facility right beside their own homes. Anybody who wants to change zoning for any reason is potentially likely to get their request approved.

No district and no neighborhood is really safe at this point. tial neighborhood behind Whole Foods seems to take the absurdity, and the justplain-wrongness, to the next level.

It sets a dangerous precedent that will be difficult to claw our way back from.

Or maybe more to the point: It sets a precedent that there are no precedents, that there are no real rules or guidelines at all as far as this particular City Council is concerned.

For years, a consensus here held that the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) was a rubber-stamp body for deeppocketed developers able to afford one of the handful of attorneys here in town who always seem to be spearheading the most egregiously guideline-flouting commercial projects.

But that really isn’t so much the case anymore. We have now reached a sort of BizarroWorld where when the MPC gets a call right, MPC members and staff are virtually guaranteed to be disregarded at least in some form or fashion by City Council, on a completely ad-hoc basis.

It is of course generally preferable that elected officials, who are answerable to

different men, often with very different agendas, do seem to agree that the City desperately needs some kind of consistent protocol for balancing developer and citizen concerns.

This lack of a strategic plan has led to a context-free environment where if a developer does everything right, within zoning guidelines, they still might get their development quashed by Council because of neighborhood opposition, triggering an expensive court battle.

Or — as is the case with the mega-storage facility — no matter how many times you’ve been rebuffed by other local regulatory bodies, you can always throw a Hail Mary to Council to see if you get enough bites for a majority, as long as you find a couple of people in the neighborhood who say they’re OK with it…. maybe also triggering an expensive court battle.

It’s no way to run a city.

A friend of mine described the self-storage vote this way: “It was such a bad idea that they had to vote for it.”

He said it in jest, but it strikes me as the best way to describe it.

about it?

I suppose you could make that case.

Then again, with the self-storage facility we’re talking about a total zoning change that was already declined several times by other regulatory bodies.

Why do we even have an MPC if no one’s going to listen to it? If the so-called “right of last resort” of going to City Council is now often the only resort that counts?

But I was most troubled by the deeply cynical attempts by the Council majority to justify their vote by saying “If we don’t approve this, something even worse might go there.”

Like what?

As others have pointed out, what could be worse than a facility twice the height and mass of the next largest building for blocks around, literally overshadowing working-class homes?

It’s a pretty short list, in any case.

It struck me as a particularly distasteful form of blackmail: Don’t complain too much, or we’ll really show you how bad we can screw things up.

It’s no way to run a city. CS

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NEWS & OPINION THE (CIVIL) SOCIETY COLUMN

Finding serenity with the Saints & Sages

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

jll@connectsavannah.com

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THE LATE, great Bette Davis once said that old age ain’t no place for sissies, but I’m still hoping to end up there anyway, if middle age doesn’t kill me first.

This week’s exciting mid-fortyish adventures have included sweating out a broken AC unit, discovering the extra zero on my bank statement was actually a dead gnat and giving a seventh grader “13 Reasons Why” the show she’s been sneakwatching on Netflix is inappropriate.

(Number 11 being that she couldn’t even make it through the harrowing first episode of the “Handmaid’s Tale” without holding my hand, so the whole teenage suicide thing ought to warrant parental supervision.)

Odds are I’m probably past my life’s mid-point anyway, yet I still feel like I’m clumping up a hill, my pack stuffed with the delusion I’m going to eventually reach a relaxed zenith where the financial obligations and personal neuroses even out, at which point, God willing, I shall coast into a glorious sunset of comfy pants and medical marijuana.

Those older and wiser than I know serenity isn’t a destination (or available by prescription, though we should all be down with what harmlessly helps with the aches and pains.)

That didn’t stop me from going to look for it at Butler Presbyterian Church last Wednesday, where yoga teacher Betsy Strong leads a group dedicated to cultivating peace of mind in aging bodies. The Saints & Sages of West Victory Drive have been meeting for six years and boast an average age of about 80—bolstered by Elder Leona Williams, who’s 93 and still has her own parking space out front.

A former ballet dancer and a septuagenarian herself, Betsy exudes a beatific grace as she meets me at the door wearing an “Om Shakti” tank top and a purple flower in her hair.

“We’re just getting started,” she says as I follow her bare feet through the richlyhued sanctuary to the church activity room, a cozy, wood-paneled space decorated with Easter lilies still holding onto their blooms.

A circle of wizened smiles greets me. I had intended to merely observe the class, ask a few questions and snap a few pics, but I’m suddenly very conscious of the stinky stress cloud that’s trying to follow me in 8 the door. Betsy nods towards a folding

From left: Senior yoginis Alan and Phyllis Boulton, Betsy Strong, Georgette Battle, Linda Ostrow and Jessie Collins DeLoach practice all kinds of asanas as the Saints & Sages most Wednesdays at Butler Presbyterian Church .

chair and a yoga mat, and without a word, I set down my giant purse, kick off my clogs and surrender my tush.

“Come on and get the kinks out,” cheers Georgette Battle, 73, as her friend, Linda Ostrow, 68, warms up her knees with a few kicks. Ms. Leona’s parking spot was empty due to another appointment, so 87 yearold Jessie Collier DeLoach is the reigning eldest of the day. Next to me are Alan Boulton, 77, and his wife, Phyllis, 72, who is recovering from hip replacement surgery, her cane tucked behind her chair.

We begin with several deep breaths followed by the sacred Sanskrit syllable Om, the sound bouncing from my chest to my toes as it calms my chattery monkey mind.

“Everyone is at different levels,” reminds Betsy, leaning her chin and shoulders forward from the sitting position for a modified Cobra pose.

“Use the chair for balance if you need to.”

I know she’s not talking to me. I mean, I’m practically a spring chicken compared to these folks, plus I’ve been doing yoga like, forevs, though not too regularly as of late and never all that gracefully.

Then she and Alan get down on the mat for Crow pose, which involves balancing on the hands with one’s elbows on the knees, a contortion that I always skip because I’m too scared of falling forward and breaking my front teeth. I fiddle with my phone and pretend to take pictures. Everyone else beams from their seats, fingers and thumbs touching in a meditative mudra.

Minutes later, I feel my thigh wobbling dangerously as I pull my foot up for Tree pose. I creep my hand to the back of the

metal chair for support.

I console myself with the ancient teaching that yoga isn’t really about the physical accomplishment, or even any accomplishments at all. These serene seniors already know that—no one is trying to out pose each other or develop six-pack abs. They’re here for the fellowship, and for the expansive peace the practice brings.

“I’m a Christian, and this has deepened the spirituality I already have. It has broadened my circle and made me more accepting,” muses Jessie, a Savannah native who began her career as a math teacher during segregation and spent 50 years working for the public school system.

Others say it helps them stay grounded.

“People are way more self-absorbed these days, but they’re not particularly self-aware,” observes Alan of today’s faceto-phone culture. “This is what helps you become more aware of what’s going on within and without.”

Betsy says that awareness is key to developing compassion for the self and others.

“This is what we can do to be more human in the world,” she explains as we salute the sun, arms outstretched, jiggles ignored.

“We care for each other. This is a beloved community.”

Speaking of the Beloved Community— the state of social grace named by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that includes all of humanity—the Citizens Advocacy Covered Dish Supper will flood Savannah Station with love this Tuesday, May 9. Betsy and her husband, Will, will be there, along with hundreds of fine folks who care about widening Savannah’s circle to support all

those challenged by ability, poverty and injustice.

If you’ve never been, you’re invited; Tom Kohler says so and he’s the boss.

Just bring some food to share or five bucks and find a spot at a table. And don’t be shy about lending your voice to the group singa-longs—they’re a lot more raucous than chanting “Om Shanti,” but your heart will warm all the same.

Me, I’m never quite able to make it through “Lean on Me” every year without choking up. I’ve been so blessed in this life, and it’s embarrassing sometimes to still need so much help. For real, I could not handle it all without my dear friends and their wise advice about not duct-taping my teenagers to the wall and my parents helping foot the bill for the kids’ summer camp and new acquaintances offering salve for an overwhelmed sissy soul.

By the time Betsy gently calls for the concluding shavasana, I feel like I might make it through this week, and maybe even have some strength left over to pass around.

“Let go of everything but the present moment, and after a while, even that,” intones the saintly sage with the Southern accent.

“The world can be a frightening place, especially now, but focusing on inner peace helps us,” she continues. “And it helps the world to remember always that there is hope, there’s faith, and there’s love.”

Abiding wisdom to keep in one’s mental pocket, along with the age-old lesson that when it comes to finding balance, it’s OK to use a chair. cs

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NEWS & OPINION CITY NOTEBOOK

Raise the (little) roof for homeless vets

Each tiny home comes with its own bathroom, kitchen and key. Below: Homeless Authority director Cindy Kelley surveys the site with fundraising partners Meredith Sutton, Sarah Shartzer and Lori Judge.TINY

Tiny House, Big Heart Fundraiser sets it sights on first $30K land payment

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

jll@connectsavannah.com

MAY 3-9, 2017

CHATHAM-SAVANNAH Authority for the Homeless Executive Director Cindy Kelley approaches the overgrown forest behind the Blackshear Basketball Complex off Wheaton Street as if she’s walking up to someone’s front yard.

In a way, she is, as this patch of land is inhabited by forty-five or so homeless folks—men, women and children—camping under the trees, their worldly possessions strung up between the branches.

“Hey there, it’s Cindy from the Homeless Authority,” she calls out to two men sitting on crates outside a tent.

“Hey, hello,” one calls back with a wave, a dog lifting its head sleepily next to him.

Technically, Kelley doesn’t have to be so friendly, since the agency she heads owns the land. The three-and-a-quarter-acre parcel was bought last year for $207,000 as the site of the Tiny House Project that will provide housing for 72 homeless veterans, and it has to be vacated within the next few weeks for the bulldozers to clear and level the spot.

“Did y’all get that eviction notice?” she

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asks the man apologetically.

“Yeah, it sucks.”

“It does,” nods Kelley sympathetically. “I’m sorry.”

“Y’all gonna put them teeny houses back here?”

“That’s the plan.”

“Well, that’s good, helping the vets,” says the man, strumming a battered guitar. “It’s gonna be real nice. Don’t you worry about us, we’re heading down to Key West anyway.”

Even for those it will displace, the Tiny House Project has generated sweeping enthusiastic approval since Kelley announced it last year. An anonymous donor put up the money for the first model, a sunny 16’x8’ mini-bungalow built by soldiers at Fort Stewart and currently on display at 704 Wheaton Street.

The remaining 71 domiciles—each with its own bathroom, kitchen and key—cost a little less than $7000 apiece to construct and will be arranged in six villages to help establish community and direct residents to available services, including job training and mental health counseling.

“Many of our homeless veterans served in Vietnam, and some of them are quite

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frail,” says Kelley, whose staff has documented 238 homeless vets in local shelters and makeshift camps. “This is going to be permanent housing for them.”

The $1.7 million project has elicited many promises of sponsorship, and supporters can start with the next land payment of $30,000. That’s what organizers hope to raise at the Tiny House, Big Heart

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‘Some of our homeless veterans are quite frail,’ says Kelley. PHOTO BY JON WAITS/@JWAITSPHOTO

several checks to the Tiny House Project.

“Those who can give more, will.”

While other cities like Kansas City, MO and Racine, WI have broken ground on similar small-scale affordable housing for veterans, the Savannah’s Tiny House Project is unique in its scope and expense with its 72 separate residences, organic gardens and community centers. Residents will pay $210 a month in rent, but community support is essential.

“If we can get the infrastructure in, I’m not worried,” says Kelley of the land payments and clearing the property.

“Everyone wants to sponsor a house.”

She is relieved that the project’s projected success will mean blessed respite for several dozen deserving folks who have served our country.

Still, the woman charged with overseeing the Homeless Authority’s slew of services and compassionate outreach laments that many of those displaced from Blackshear will inevitably migrate to one of the city’s other homeless camps, already filled with tents and shopping carts.

By tracking those sites and the city’s few shelters, CSAH estimates there are 4000 homeless people in Savannah with approximately 1500 on the streets and in the woods on any given night.

Kelley reminds that a solution to Savannah’s homeless situation still present a formidable challenge that will require decisive action by city leaders.

“We need to change the policy on affordable housing and build what we need,” she sighs.

“In the meantime, we need an interim plan, a place to safely and sanitarily accommodate the many hundreds of people who live outside every day.” CS

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“We wanted to help keep costs down as much as possible, so we structured the deal so that payments only need to be paid once a year over the next seven years,” explains Lori Judge of Judge Realty, whose firm donated brokerage services to purchase the site. “We hope folks will come together to help the Tiny House Project get over this second hurdle.”

Many people have already rallied: The Ships of the Sea is hosting the event in its open-air Assembly Room, a normally highticket venue that is occasionally able to offer discounts for a good cause.

“As a non-profit, we like to support other non-profits, especially on a first round fundraiser like this,” says Sarah Shartzer, the museum’s event manager.

Emcee duties will be provided by the Savannah Bananas’ inimitable Jesse Cole, and DJ Jose Ray will spin his signature hip-shaking playlists. Ray will also contribute a piece to the silent auction of unique house panels created by Savannah’s most revered local artists, including Betsy Cain, Troy Wandzel, Marcus Kenney, Daniel L. Smith, Shea Slemmer, Will Penny, Maggie Hayes, James “Pete the Cat” Dean and more.

The Savannah Clay Community will contribute 20 handmade ceramic fruit bowls to bid on, and the SCAD Metals & Jewelry Club has fashioned “house angel” pins for the biggest donors.

Food will be available for purchase from Big Bon Pizza and Atlantic chef Lauren Teague, keeping the cost of tickets to the event at an accessible $10, which includes a drink ticket and a raffle entry for a Big Green Egg tailgating grill.

“This is an educational event as much as it is a fundraiser, and we want everyone to be able to come and check out the project,” says Meredith Sutton of Service Brewing Company, which regularly raises money for veteran-related charities in its beer tasting room and has already donated

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NEWS & OPINION SPORTS On May 10, Savannah will host its highest-level soccer game ever.

Soccer + entertainment = South Georgia Tormenta

BY ORLANDO MONTOYA

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MAY 3-9, 2017

I TRAVEL for soccer. I’ve boarded trains and busses and driven to places like DC, Atlanta and Orlando to watch quality players kick a ball from end to end, an artful physicality my football and basketball loving friends call “boring.”

I call it mesmerizing.

I won’t have to travel far on May 10 when Savannah hosts its highest-level soccer match ever. The Charleston Battery, a USL team (second tier) will come to play South Georgia Tormenta, a PDL team (fourth tier). You don’t know these names?

Well, let me introduce you. The guys in Charleston Battery are pros, as in, they make a living at it. A few thousand dollars a month, from what I’ve read. Not bad. But no one in the seats cares about dollars during a match. It’s about the quality of play.

It’s exciting. If you don’t live near an 12 MLS (first tier) team, USL is the next best

thing. The guys in South Georgia Tormenta are hungry for that kind of life. One of their players, Savannah’s very own Nico Rittmeyer, made the PDL-USL leap.

In fact, the homegrown midfielder, son of local community advocate Miriam Rittmeyer, signed from Tormenta to Battery a few months ago.

About 80 percent of MLS draft picks last year came from the PDL. These players are looking up. Many are getting there.

“Our mission statement is ‘Pros Start Here,’” says Tormenta President Darin Van Tassell. “It’s beyond the college level.

It’s those guys that are climbing the professional ladder.” They’re post-collegiate.

And I ask you to remember your own postcollegiate scramble.

For me, it was living in a bad way, waiting for a shot. “We’re going to make sure that we’re doing our part in helping these young men develop,” says Tormenta coach John Miglarese. “But at the same time, we’re going to try to win. And we’re planning to win.”

Last year, Tormenta’s first season, they came within a few points of the

playoffs. Still, the PDL named them the league’s “Franchise of the Year,” in part because of what they do off the field.

I’ve seen them. Their matches, in Statesboro, are rock solid nights.

They know what the Bananas know.

They know what MLS teams know.

“What we do is the same thing the Atlanta Braves do,” Van Tassell says. “We’re selling entertainment.” Their debut season led their conference in attendance: 20,000 butts in seats.

And honestly, when I went last year, I wasn’t expecting to see about 2,000 people out, on a hot and buggy night, to watch PDL soccer.

Many fans, like me, drove from Savannah. Everything from play to concessions was well-executed and worth it.

“Fans have been yearning for teams playing at top levels,” Van Tassell says. And with soccer growing in this country, gaining wider appeal and market share, that yearning is moving down the tiers of soccer. That’s why I’m excited.

“The game is growing faster than anyone can really catch up,” says

Miglarese. “And you can tell with MLS and their explosion.” We now have MLS in Atlanta and Orlando. (I’m a native Central Floridian, so picking sides in those matches won’t be a problem for me.)

“It’s really been driven by the youth,” Van Tassell says. “This is a grassroots movement.” To that end, Tormenta has a youth academy, partnering with the former Savannah Storm Academy. Savannah United, a wholly separate group, also deserves mention here.

The area’s largest youth academy, Savannah United fuels this fire, too. So get a ticket to the Daffin Park match. See what it’s about.

And maybe you’ll start traveling, too, at least to Statesboro, home of Tormenta, taking South Georgia… by storm. CS

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Humane Society’s annual carnival brings out the party animal in all of us

BY JESSICA LEIGH LEBOS

jll@connectsavannah.com

DOGS don’t really care about each other’s hats, no matter what you’ve read in P.D. Eastman’s hilarious book.

Yet one aspect of the seminal preschool classic Go, Dog. Go! that has proved true is that dogs do love parties, evidenced by the wagging tails at the annual Humane Society of Greater Savannah Doggie Carnival.

HSGS’ legions of volunteers have organized another year of fun and frolic for four-legged and two-legged creatures for this Sunday, May 7, when hundreds of hounds and their beloved humans gather

Miss Zoe Dog, an HSGS rescue pup, gives back by raising funds at her kissing booth, where all creatures great and small can give her a smooch and pose for a selfie. PHOTOS BY TRULY MADLY DEEPLY PHOTOGRAPHY (L.) AND WILDFLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY

in Forsyth Park to mingle, enjoy delicious snacks and sniff each other’s nether regions (OK, the last part is for dogs only, unless it’s with mutual consent.)

Even though the pups may not have much of an opinion of who’s wearing what, that doesn’t mean humans don’t appreciate a good canine costume: Expect to see dachshunds sporting dashing coats,

poodles with purses and snazzily-attired schnauzers.

Party games include the Doggie Derby— always a neck-and-neck race, until somebody gets distracted by an itch—and “let’s see who can be on their best behavior” sessions with a professional dog trainer.

Those with opposable thumbs can aim for the target to dunk their favorite Savannah

Derby Devils, and everyone wants a lickalicious smooch from Miss Zoe Dog’s Kissing Booth.

The generous ruffians at Woof Gang Bakery have sponsored all manner of healthy biscuits, though if you’re craving more sophisticated fare, you’ll want to sink your canines into something from the

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Gaslight Group, Kona Ice, Big Cheese and Molly McPherson’s food trucks. You must be at least three years old in dog years to partake in offerings from the beer tent.

Unaccompanied humans are welcome, though they may find themselves leaving with information about HSGS and its many adorable, adoptable pets. Admission is free to the Doggie Carnival, though purchasing lots of activity tickets is what helps the Humane Society continue its mission “to better the lives of pets and people.”

“This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we rely so much on small, individual donations,” says Executive Director Michelle Thevenin, who joined the HSGS team in 2015.

Most folks know about the organization’s adoption options (peruse the dog, cat and occasional guinea pig profiles on the website or pay a visit for a face-toface date.) Other favorite programs, like the literary Nuzzle Buddies (one of these days some kid is going to get a dog to read back to them) and the mutually beneficial Operation Hope that pairs Chatham County prison inmates with dogs to socialize and train stay afloat with funds from the carnival.

There are also new developments: Last year saw the ribbon cutting of a longheld dream for local animal advocates when Pet Fix Savannah opened in February of 2016, offering low-cost spay and neuter services for as low as $45. Thevenin estimates that the clinic has performed more than 6500 surgeries since, which has had a significant impact on lowering the animal population.

“It’s pretty incredible when you think of the exponential elements of those numbers,” she praises.

“For every litter of kittens and puppies we have prevented, there are thousands of unwanted pets that have not come into the world as a result.”

The Humane Society has also deepened its focus on keeping pets and their humans

together. Many pets are surrendered for financial or behavioral reasons, and HSGS provides a safety net through a pet food pantry, training resources, low-cost vaccinations and vet care.

“We’re really trying to bring basic care to people who haven’t had access from other means and be more proactive in keeping pets in homes where they’re loved,” says Thevenin, adding that this makes both emotional and economic sense.

“Prevention is cheaper and more effective than bringing animals to the shelter and trying to rehome them.”

Speaking of the shelter, the Sallie Mood facility recently received a rigorous spring sprucing with new, larger cat kennels and an improved flow to make it more welcoming and less confusing for animals both four- and two-legged.

Thevenin lauds the small-but-mighty HSGS staff and the legions of volunteers who clean the litter boxes, walk the dogs, update the website, run the “Pick of the Litter” Thrift Shop and clean up after Savannah’s biggest puppy party.

“It’s all about honoring that humananimal bond.”

A dog mom to three friendly shelter shepherds, Thevenin will be keeping the busiest, Darwin, from too much grazing at the treat tables at this Sunday’s carnival while she continues to promote HSGS’ year-round programs and services.

“We don’t just want to be good, we want to be great,” she promises.

“That’s what the people of Savannah and their pets deserve.” CS

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distortions in trade, say the economists: the tax relief on exports will cancel out the effects of the hike on imports.

The BAT is essentially a subspecies of value-added taxation, where businesses pay sales tax on goods throughout the supply chain. Lots of nations, particularly in Europe, use VAT, rather than relying on income taxes like the U.S. largely has; the BAT plan, the theory goes, would help our system sync up better with theirs.

That’s great, you say, but hang on: doesn’t all this mean I’m going to be paying more for widgets? So one might think, at least in the short term. Intuitively, a border adjustment tax could mean saying goodbye to all those cheap foreign-made clothes, appliances, and other goodies we’ve been buying at Walmart for years. It’s no surprise that one of the leading Republican voices against an import tax is Senator Tom Cotton, who represents the retail giant’s home state of Arkansas.

Not to worry, say the plan’s supporters.

The incentive this new scheme creates for American manufacturing will strengthen the dollar so much that imports will stay comparatively cheap and retailers won’t need to raise prices. But let’s look at the fine print here: to achieve the effects they’re predicting, we’d need to see a 20 percent boost in the dollar’s value. You’ll be surprised to learn there’s some difference in expert opinion about how likely this is to happen.

Of course, Republican infighting between BAT advocates and no-new-taxes hardliners may doom the whole thing from the start. As of deadline, the House Ways and Means chairman was insisting BAT is still on the table, though, and maybe foes will determine instead that a compromise is the only way to avert the trade war Trump has often appeared to be hankering for. Then the only wars we’ll have to worry about are all those bombing and shooting ones suddenly looming on the horizon. CS

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company overseas, threatening to zap me with a 35 percent re-import tariff—as thenpresident-elect Trump suggested back in December—is one way to do it. And levying a tariff on Chinese widgets would give a boost to those widget makers who loyally remain on American soil. But China would be likely to retaliate by imposing its own tariff on American widgets, which certainly wouldn’t help the U.S. makers compete in the lucrative Chinese widget market. Want a trade war? You got one.

Beyond the often-deserved “punitive” tag, tariffs just have a lousy rep: Econ 101 professors tend to bad-mouth them, as they distort the workings of the smoothIs a border adjustment tax really running, rational free market that econojust a plain old tariff? mists like to think the world resembles.

So how does the congressional GOP’s What’s the difference between a borborder-adjustment plan work? It’s comder adjustment tax and a tariff? The New plicated (as you’d hope, really), but very York Times says a BAT of 20 percent on basically the idea is to retool our current imports would “satisfy Trump’s protection- corporate tax system, where income is ist impulses without imposing punitive, and considered income, pretty much, into potentially even more disruptive, tariffs.” A one where (1) everything sold in the U.S., tax is a tax, right? How is a tariff punitive domestic or imported, gets taxed, meaning while the BAT isn’t? — Frank Caplice American companies would now pay taxes on all goods, parts, and materials they ship A TAX IS A TAX? Maybe, Frank, and in from elsewhere; but (2) their sales revmaybe not. In trade, as in so many matenue from exports is no longer taxable. ters, our current administration’s evenIn effect, companies would be taxed tual path is anybody’s guess; Team Trump primarily on the basis of where they sell made noises early on suggesting an inclitheir stuff rather than where they make it. nation toward protectionist tariffs, but Suddenly my offshore widget factory isn’t (naturally) details and follow-up have saving me the bundle it once was, since been nonexistent.

I’m paying to bring the product back to the Some Republicans in Congress, on U.S.; meanwhile, stateside manufacturers the other hand, have done more of their have a new edge in foreign markets, where homework, and they’re calling instead they won’t have to bundle income tax into for a drastic overhaul of how we tax busitheir prices. The U.S. trade deficit being nesses in the first place—which, incidensecond to none, plenty of tax money gets Connect Savannah Print tally, might have many of the effectsAd on our generated on imports, and American comtrade balance Trump seems to want. panies have less reason to leave foreign Start with just one week, as soon as possible.

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NEWS & OPINION BLOTTER 2017 Sav/Chatham County Crime Stats through Sunday April 30

Homicide Total

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Non-fatal Shootings

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Homicide, shooting in Feiler Park

The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is investigating two shootings in Feiler Park, one fatal.

“At 10:10 p.m. on Sunday April 30, 2017,SCMPD responded to a report of a shooting in the area of 57TH Street and Crane Street in Feiler Park,” police report.

“Officers located an adult male who had been shot and was suffering serious, life threatening injuries. The victim, 37 year old Carlton ‘Cotton’ Frazier, succumbed to his injuries at Memorial Medical Health University.”

About twenty minutes later, SavannahChatham Police investigated a second shooting in the Feiler Park area.

“At 10:30 p.m. on Saturday April 29, 2017, SCMPD responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Montgomery and 57th Streets. An adult male had been shot

Shooting in Cuyler Brownville

and was suffering non-life threatening injuries,” police report.

Police currently say the two incidents are not related to each other, however both are likely gang-related.

Arrest made in triple homicide

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police violent crimes detectives have charged Keith Lamont Marrow, Jr., 27, with three counts of murder.

Marrow was arrested in South Carolina by Hardeeville Police on unrelated traffic charges. At about Marrow, under arrest for April 24 triple homicide.

1:15 a.m. Monday morning, April 24, officers responded to a report of non-life-threatening injury. He was transa shooting in the 1100 Block of East 31st ported to the hospital, and released shortly Street. Upon arrival they located Shayla Curtis, 18, William Mullins, 24, and Court- thereafter.

The circumstances leading up to the ney German, 31, who had succumbed to shooting are still under investigation. their injuries.

“The homicide appears to be gangPedestrian injured in crash related,” police say.

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are Shooting near City Market investigating a pedestrian involved crash.

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are “At 6:35 p.m. on Saturday April 29, a investigating the shooting of Joshua Sapp, vehicle travelling south on Montgomery St, 21, on Sunday, Apr. 30 near the intersecnear 45th St. struck a pedestrian crossing tion of West Bryan and Jefferson Streets. the road. The pedestrian suffered serious At about 2:50 a.m., officers responded but non-life threatening injuries,” police to the area and found Sapp with a say.

Police officers are investigating the shooting of Raynard Williams, 19, on Tuesday April 25 in the area of 38th and Bulloch Streets.

“At about midnight, Williams was found on a porch in the 2200 block of Ogeechee Road. Investigators spoke to Williams and he provided little information about the shooting,” police say.

Shooting on Truman Parkway

Police are investigating the shooting of Alesha Boles-Johnson, 20, on Sunday, Apr. 30.

At about 1 a.m., Boles-Johnson arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries.

“Purportedly, the incident occurred on Truman Parkway, between Victory Drive and Eisenhower Drive,” police say.

“Investigators do not believe this to be a random shooting,” police say. CS

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Huyen, 58, in Yen Giao, Vietnam, is the most recent to attract Recurring Themes (and reporters’ attention with disturbUpdates on Previous ingly long fingernails. A March Characters) OddityCentral.com report, with • Chutzpah! Henry Wachcringe-inducing photos, failed tel, 24, continues in legal limbo to disclose their precise length, after being found “not criminally but Huyen said he has not clipped responsible” for the death of his them since a 2013 report on VietnamNet mother in 2014, despite having beaten her revealed that each measured up to 19.7 in the head and elsewhere up to 100 times inches. Huyen explained (inadequately) -- because he was having an epileptic seithat his nail obsession started merely as zure at that moment and has no memory a hobby and that he is not yet over it. (The of the attack. A judge must still decide the Guinness Book record is not exactly within terms of Wachtel’s psychiatric hospitaliza- fingertip reach: 73.5 inches per nail, by tion, but Wachtel’s mind is clear enough Shridhar Chillal of India.) now that, in March, he demanded, as sole • And a Partridge in a Pear Tree: In heir, payoff on his mother’s life insurance February, a pet welfare organization compolicy (which, under New York law, is still plained of a raid on a home near Lockhart, technically feasible).

Texas, that housed more than 400 animals • Epic Smugglers: In February, federal (and, of course, reeked “overpowering(ly)” customs agents seized 22 pounds of illeof urine). The inventory: 86 snakes, 56 gal animal meat (in a wide array) at the guinea pigs, 28 dogs, 26 rabbits, 15 goats, 9 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. doves, 8 skinks, 7 pigs, 6 pigeons, 4 gerbils, Among the tasty items were raw chicken, 3 bearded dragons, 2 ducks and 1 tarantula pig and cow meat, brains, hearts, heads, -- plus about 150 rats and mice (to feed the tongues and feet -- in addition to (wrote a menagerie) and 20 other animals whose reporter) “other body parts” (if there even numbers did not fit the above lyric pattern. are any other edible parts). In a typical day nationwide, U.S. Customs and Border Pro- Updates tection seizes about 4,600 smuggled plant For more than a decade, an “editor” has or animal products. been roaming the streets at night in Bris• Over the years, News of the Weird has tol, England, “correcting” violations of covered the long-standing campaign by standard grammar, lately being described animal-rights activists to bestow “human” as “The Apostrophiser” since much of his rights upon animals (begun, of course, work involves adjusting (or often obliterwith intelligent orangutans and gorilating) that punctuation mark. On April las). In March, the New Zealand parlia3, the BBC at last portrayed the vigilante ment gave human rights to a river -- the in action, in a “ride-along” documentary Whanganui, long revered by the country’s that featured him using the special markindigenous Maori. (One Maori and one ing and climbing tools that facilitate his civil servant were appointed as the river’s work. His first mission, in 2003, involved representatives.) Within a week, activists a government sign “Monday’s to Friday’s” in India, scouring court rulings, found two (“ridiculous,” he said), and he recalled of that country’s waterways deserved simi- an even more cloying store sign -- “Amys lar status -- the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, Nail’s” -- as “so loud and in your face.”) which were then so designated by judges in • New York City health officials have Uttarakhand state. (The Ganges’ “rights” convinced most ultra-Orthodox Jewish seem hollow since an estimated one bil“mohels” to perform their ritual circumlion gallons of waste still enters it every cisions with sterile tools and gauze, but

still, according to a March New York Post report, a few holdouts insist on the oldfashioned way of removing the blood from an incision -- by sucking it up with their mouths (and thus potentially passing along herpes). Some local temples are so protective of their customs that they refuse to name the “offending” mohels (who are not licensed medical professionals), thus limiting parents’ ability to choose safe practitioners.

• A “locked” cellphone (tied to a particular carrier), though a nuisance to purchasers, is only a several-hundred-dollar nuisance. A more serious crisis arises, as News of the Weird noted in 2015, when farmers buy $500,000 combines that they believe they “own,” but then find that the John Deere company has “locked” the machines’ sophisticated software, preventing even small repairs or upgrades until a Deere service rep shows up to enter the secret password (and, of course, leaves a bill!). Deere’s business model has driven some farmers recently to a black market of fearless Ukrainian hackers (some of the same risky dark-net outlaws believed to pose online dangers), who help put the farmers back on track. Eight state legislatures are presently considering overriding Deere’s contract to create a “right to repair.”

• Paul Cobb (also known as Craig Cobb) continues to look for a tiny North Dakota town in which he (and, potentially, fellow white supremacists) can buy enough land to establish a Caucasian enclave. News of the Weird first noticed his work in 2013 when he was eyeing (unsuccessfully, it turned out) Leith (pop. 16) and Antler (pop. 28), but recently he purchased an old church in bustling Nome (pop. 61), likely renewing his quest. (His Leith plans ended badly after locals convinced him to prove his whiteness with a DNA test, which revealed him to be 14 percent “sub-Saharan African.”)

• No Longer Weird? For the 31st consecutive Easter in the Philippines, Ruben Enaje, 57, was among the throngs of devout Christians who slashed their own torsos bloody, then flogged themselves repeatedly as they marched through the streets to demonstrate homage to God, and dozens of men in San Pedro Cutud, Santa Lucia and other villages replicated the crucifixion of Jesus by having sterilized 4-inch nails driven into their own arms and legs.

When News of the Weird first encountered the Philippine phenomenon in 1989, the crucifixions had built a 40-year history and still listed, as an official sponsor, the Philippines Department of Tourism (but no longer). (The Catholic Church, as usual, “banned” the extreme acts, to little effect.)

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MUSIC INTERVIEW

ST. PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES in a Sea Of Noise

PHOTO BY DAVID MCCLISTER

Paul Janeway on the band’s gritty, funky sophomore record and their rapid rise to success

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

THREE YEARS AGO, St. Paul and the Broken Bones kicked off Savannah Stopover at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Liberty Street.

That now-legendary show seemed to be the unofficial launch of one of the great success stories in modern music, as the band — led by impassioned soul vocalist Paul Janeway — embarked on a series of high-profile appearances and tours, including opening two stadium shows for the Rolling Stones.

Their debut full-length album, Half the City, powered the Birmingham, Alabamabased octet to success with its horn-heavy homage to Motown and Stax style goodtime soul music.

But their second album, Sea of Noise, is another type of animal: Funkier and more multilayered both sonically and lyrically, dealing with current issues such as racial and economic injustice. Think What’s Going On-era Marvin Gaye and you’re on track. Most notably the tune “I’ll Be Your Woman” — in which Janeway sings from the female POV — is an indicator of the band’s expanding sensibilities.

We spoke with the funny and engaging Janeway last week ahead of their upcoming gig at the Lucas.

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Seems like one day we were a few feet away from you at the K of C Hall during Stopover, and literally a week later you were one of the biggest bands in 18 the world.

Paul Janeway: One of the things I vividly remember about that Savannah gig was it was the first time our tour manager was traveling with us. I think I got on top of a rolling case at some point.

It was definitely different than other gigs we’d done. Things sort of snowballed from there. I don’t know how we got here. We kinda just ended up here!

You went straight from underground darlings to opening for the Stones.

That’s the definition of meteoric success.

Our whole goal previously had been to sell out 250-capacity clubs in Birmingham, Alabama. Then it seemed like all of a sudden someone with the Rolling Stones is calling. And we’re like, are they sure they got the right number? (laughs) But we constantly feel that way, even now, you know? It’s at times like a kid in a candy shop. We just keep turning around going, oh, all right. I’ll have some more candy!

What kind of personal changes have you gone through with this success?

I’m the kind of person who just puts my head down and works. My wife says I’m not very good at sitting back and enjoying things. In my mind there’s always somebody wanting to take your spot. That’s just the competitive mentality that I have.

This second record is next-level stuff.

This is much more ambitious than the first.

It’s interesting, because we’ve already started demoing the third record, which is crazy. We tour differently now, I will say that. We’re not in a van with a trailer anymore, we’re in a bus. You feel not as exhausted. And that’s important.

Also you gotta remember we had to make that first record so quickly. This record we had a lot more time.

I knew personally when Half the City came out that next time we’d do something different. For one thing, the band is better!

We’ve played so many shows together now.

So I knew the second record was going somewhere different. I kept saying to the band, “This is not going to be Half the City Part Two.” That was always the point mentally.

There is an obvious direction and vision with this new record that eventually unfolded. I remember after Half the City we recorded a song. And I wasn’t happy with it, and I said, “I’m not releasing this, this will not happen.”

We have become more confident about telling people we’re not continuously going to do the same thing. And now our audience knows that, and understands that.

So you do feel pressure to push back against the “neo-soul” or “soul revivalist” tag that music journalists always want to put on you?

I don’t feel pressure as an artist. One of the bizarre things, though, is I’m starting to see a lot more of what we do out there now.

It’s really interesting.

I don’t know what category you’d really put us in. That’s always been something

we’ve had to deal with.

We’re used to working with a lot of people in the Americana world, and they know that world like the back of their hand. But we’re really getting out of that. We were always a bit like a square peg in a round hole with that genre anyway.

Personally I just do what feels right.

All the artists I really admire, like Prince and Tom Waits, all of them continuously evolve. I can guarantee you our third record won’t sound like this second record.

And now, hey, we’re covering a Radiohead song live. It’s different!

The lyrics on this record are a clear departure from the first. More politics, less love songs. Not that there’s anything wrong with love songs.

No, there’s nothing wrong with that! But you have to go with what moves you, what inspires you.

I love Half the City for what it is, and for what that record did for us. But because we recorded it so quickly, one big regret I have is I didn’t have time to think about lyrics. A lot of it is standard broken heart stuff, or “I love you, let’s dance.”

I mean I had three days to make that record. I’m like Pablo Neruda, man — I need time to think about this stuff!

Was there a particular epiphany or event which prompted you to deal with more substantial real-world issues?

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lot smarter than I am.

But what influenced me was the fact that I was at a weird spot. A lot of things were tugging at me. I read the book Just Mercy

by Brian Stephenson. That had a profound impact. I thought, if I’m gonna keep on writing songs I’m gonna have to write about these things.

And also there’s the fact that I’m happily married! It would be such a disservice to my marriage to be writing about how my heart is so broken, when my wife is so wonderful.

If you’re someone like Tom Waits, who creates a whole world in each song, you can sing in those other voices. But I’m a very personal writer.

People are like, wow, this is a really heavy record! But I’m just writing about what moves me.

It’s funny, because Elton John sang “I’ll Be Your Woman” at a charity event. He’s like, “Why are you guys so dark?” (laughs)

Everybody’s got issues. It’s just ours hit at certain spots. Sometimes it’s fair criticism, sometimes it’s not.

My whole thing is you’ve got to love people. Whether you’re talking to the janitor or to Elton John, you always treat them with respect.

That’s the way it should be done. The best way for us to represent where we’re from is to be compassionate and loving.

What’s this set in Savannah going to be like?

Well, we’ve been doing a Van Morrison cover, we’ve been doing a Radiohead cover. There you go, if that gives you any indication.

I think we’ll play just about every song from Sea Of Noise. We don’t want it to be a greatest hits concert, but then again we gotta play “Call Me,” we gotta play “Broken

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Most singer/songwriters write a song on the guitar and present it to the band. But how do you do it, as a vocalist in front of a horn section?

Sure, I guess. It is something people talk about. I identify myself as a Southerner.

I’ve never lived anywhere different than Alabama. I still live here. It’s very much a part of who I am.

There are things about our state and our region that are frustrating. History, other things. But there are wonderful things too.

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I know, right? I was like, “Hey you don’t exactly sing about sunshine rays and lollipops either!” (laughs) But he was very complimentary. He’s really funny.

Do you feel pressure to “represent” the South in a positive light, since you’re so closely identified with the South and with the Southern music tradition?

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Elton John recorded some pretty dark material back in the day.

It varies. Sometimes I just give them the melodic line. I’m basically the sixth best guitar player in the band, so it would be stupid for me to even bring one out.

It mostly has to do with the vocal melodies. Me and Jesse, our bass player, often begin things by sitting in the living room playing guitar and keys.

But at this point I’m open to anything. If one of the guys has an idea I’ll listen to it. I give everybody direction, I say, “OK this is the vision. Can you fit what you want to do into that mold?”

I really don’t think I’m any kind of a genius. So unless you really do think you’re a genius, you should always be open to other people’s creative ideas.

Bones & Pocket Change.”

The thing is, there were so many ballads on that first record that we sort of have to pick and choose. CS

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AFTER POURING countless hours and tenacious devotion, Charleston band Susto has been hitting a series of industry-ladder milestones: touring with Band of Horses and indie darlings The Lumineers, performing on CBS, live-streaming sessions with Rolling Stone and Paste, hitting the road for a lengthy headlining tour and playing to packed houses.

With spots on the Billboard charts and glowing album reviews from the biggest voices in entertainment, it’s undeniable: Susto’s the next big thing.

So, does it feel like they’ve “made” it?

“Some days it does and some days it doesn’t,” frontman Justin Osborne says.

“It’s kind of hard to tell because there’s lots of highs and lows on the road. The milestones are cool—our show at the Music Farm in Charleston, being on CBS was a milestone, doing our first national headline tour. It has been really cool that people have been at every show—there hasn’t been a dead show. We’re definitely happy with the progress.”

From the beginning, Osborne was curious to see how far he could take the project. Right now, he’s pleased to have grown

the band from the regional to national level. They’ll go international this year, too, thanks to an Australian tour.

“It feels good, it feels like it’s going right,” Osborne concludes. “I’m happy to be doing it so long. We’ve been on the road and this is the hardest we’ve had to work, but it feels good. I’m just trying to be present and enjoy it all in the moment.

Osborne has been a fixture in South Carolina’s music scene in some capacity since he was 15 years old. The Florence native formed the alt-country/Americana band Sequoyah Prep School in his hometown and became a favorite on the regional circuit, releasing four albums from 2005 to 2011 (the last under the curtailed moniker Sequoyah).

After ten years in the band, Osborne was approaching his 26th birthday and craving a change; he called it quits with Sequoyah Prep School and moved to Cuba. The plan was to distance himself from songwriting for a bit, but upon arrival, he met musicians and found himself attending shows and sharing the songs that wouldn’t stop coming to him.

When Osborne moved back to the States to try again, producer Wolfgang Zimmerman introduced him to Johnny Delaware, a songwriter and guitarist who had just arrived in Charleston. Over time, the two

became strong songwriting partners, inventive and complementary, and began crafting the songs that would become Susto’s first record.

They released their self-titled debut on the Charleston-based label Hearts & Plugs in 2014, touring relentlessly. Songs like “Friends, Lovers, Ex-Lovers: Whatever” and “Acid Boys” became favorites for their cosmic cowboy-studded textures and singa-long-able choruses.

“Songs manifest themselves in whatever way they’re going to,” Osborne says of the writing process. “Sometimes, that’s like going into the recording process having songs already written. There were some songs that were already written and we just kind of pushed them, songs that are built in the studio. At the end of the day, we want it to be a cohesive, collective piece of art.” & I’m Fine Today is a lush, stunning achievement, one that Susto worked on for over two years, carving away, building up, adding and subtracting. It’s decadent in its layers while still feeling essential.

“The first album we made was in one storage unit,” Osborne explains. “Our producer was able to get the storage unit beside his, and the two storage units together make one big, open room. We recorded in the same place with double the space. That’s kind of where we come

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from—we need the freedom to work out on our own taste, drink and smoke and do what we want and stay in there late. It’s just two blocks from our houses.”

Inviting friends, amateurs, and College of Charleston students to add instrumentation, & I’m Fine Today grew beyond the alt-country roots of Susto’s debut LP. There are shades Fleet Foxes and My Morning Jacket throughout as the band leans into its folk tendencies, but there’s still something wonderfully undefineable about Susto. The underpinnings of guitar on “Far Out Feeling” is airy and psychedelic; the lazy, summertime piano on “Hard Drugs” could go full honkytonk if pressed, but it holds back.

And as delicate sounds bubble under the surface, the lyrics, too, grasp at something bigger. Osborne is an expert at capturing the very specific feeling of being born and bred in the Bible Belt and feeling blissfully at home yet distant and worn in it (from “Cosmic Cowboy”: “I’m a Southern man, but I’m an atheist/a Pudding Swamp kid with tattooed fists”). Characters in Susto songs are experienced yet still searching, wandering the mountain roads, dropping acid. There’s a teeming anxiety and restlessness—“Susto” is a Spanish word that roughly translates to “panic attack,” after all—and an unflinching grip on mortality, but there’s also an earnest grasping at the beauty at hand, treasuring the fleeting moments and human connections.

Though Susto has essentially been Osborne and rotating supporters from the start, his bond with Delaware was a strong

one. While & I’m Fine Today was being mixed, Delaware told the band he was departing to work on a solo record.

“The whole split was amicable,” Osborne attests. “Johnny got involved at the very beginning, and there’s been a period of back-and-forth, him doing his own thing.

I think creative relationships sometimes can last a long time, and sometimes run their course. This project has always been a collaboration, and we’re going to have control over this narrative, and there are plenty of people who can help us make the best record possible.”

Since & I’m Fine Today’s release in January, the band’s toured constantly (“pretty much since the day the album came out,” Osborne says), and they’re looking forward to returning home and performing in neighboring Savannah. Charleston swells with pride at the band’s successes, and 10-year Holy City resident Osborne is proud that his project found its roots there.

“I feel like Susto belongs to the community that birthed it,” he says. “It’s really cool to be like that; I felt more like I was from Charleston than I ever had. When you become embraced by a community…I feel so attached. I feel like I owe me career in a lot of ways to what I’ve gotten to come home to.” CS

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Loopsmith Keller Williams is back at Southbound, this time to celebrate the local brewery’s fourth anniversary (cheers to that!).

Inspired by rock ‘n’ roll, free jazz, bluegrass, and soul music, Williams has been making one-of-a-kind sounds since the early 1990s, delighting jam music fans, festival frequenters, and guitar nerds alike.

When it’s not just him, a guitar, and a loop pedal, Williams can be found performing in Grateful Gospel, a Grateful Dead tribute that takes the audience to church, jamming alongside The Travelin’ McCourys, performing with Keller & The Keels, turning up a jazz/blues/reggae/ disco fusion with Keller Williams with Moseley, Droll and Sipe, crafting R&B funk with More Than A Little, or accompanying countless famous friends onstage.

Most recently, Williams released his first album with his quartet Kwahtro. The record, Sync, features Williams on guitar and vocals, Danton Boller (Jazz Mandolin Project, Roy Hargrove) on bass, Gibb Droll (Brandi Carlisle, Bruce Hornsby) on guitar, and Rodney Holmes (Carlos Santana, Steve Kimock) on drums. Sync features special appearances from The Accidentals, Mike Dillon, and even Williams’ son Cabell Williams.

A ticket to the event includes entry, beer samples (Southbound’s even bringing back a few of your old favorite brews), and a souvenir pint glass.

Food trucks will be parked outside while Williams jams a solo set inside.

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Ryan Graveface’s eerie-pop project The Casket Girls kicks off its May tour right at home in the record shop.

It’s slated to be the band’s only Savannah performance for 2017—it’s their first one since last June—so make sure to get there early and secure your spot. Only 45 people will be admitted to the intimate concert so each attendee can see the experience.

With girl group vocal stylings, engulfing dark synthesizers, and the politically-charged lyricism of their latest album, The Night Machines, there’s no better time to catch the critically-acclaimed band. Savannah’s own Jeff Zagers opens up the evening.

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Country fans might pair Phil Vassar’s name with his own chart-topping hits like “Just Another Day in Paradise,” “In a Real Love,” “Six-Pack Summer,” “Carlene,” and “That’s When I Love You,” but the Lynchburg, Virginia native was deeply established in the Nashville scene way before his 2000 debut.

Vassar started out writing some of the greatest hits of 1990s country, including Collin Raye’s “Little Red Rodeo,” Alan Jackson’s “Right on the Money,” Tim McGraw’s “For a Little While,” Jo Dee Messina’s “Bye Bye” and “I’m Alright,” and BlackHawk’s “Postmarked Birmingham.” He inked his own deal in 1998, right before he was crowned ASCAP’s Country Songwriter of the Year in 1999.

The star released his ninth studio album, American Soul, in 2016, and is even working on a wine-themed show, “Songs from the Cellar,” in which Vassar invites musicians to play and guests—ranging from Carrot Top to Mike Tyson—to join him in his underground wine cellar for conversation and tastings.

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The New York City-based Desdemona Piano Quartet offers two concerts for Savannahians this weekend.

There’s a familiar face up there—violinist Adrianne Munden-Dixon is a current member of the Savannah Philharmonic. The Larchmont Music Academy faculty member enjoys playing anywhere from cafes to Carnegie Hall.

Margarita Rovenskaya performs on piano and has played all around the world with recitals in Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall and Steinway Hall. She’s won the Mary Smart International Concerto Competition, Westminster Piano Concerto Competition, and Connecticut Young Artist Competition.

Violist Carrie Frey is a regular performer with New York’s Petros Klampanis Group and Wet Ink Large Ensemble. She has performed in Switzerland, Japan, and more as an orchestra member.

Cellist Julia Henderson performs with a variety musicians as a freelancer and teacher. Her gigs have taken her to The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Montserrat Music Festival in the Caribbean, and festivals in Colorado, Wisconsin, and beyond.

The ensemble, known for creating unique performances for a variety of concertgoers, will play selections from the Classical to Contemporary periods, including works

by Haydn, Kodaly, Clara Schumann, Brustad, and Brahms.

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Seminal stoner/doom band The Obsessed have reformed and are taking a new record on the road.

The band, which formed in 1980 after vocalist Scott “Wino” Weinrich parted ways with the ‘80s doom kings Saint Vitus, and released deeply-influential albums throughout the 1990s, including the masterful The Church Within, return with a new record, Sacred. Released on Relapse Records this year, the album demonstrates a grand return with the band at its heaviest.

The band is performing as a threepiece, featuring Wino, Reid Raley, and Brian Costantino.

Joining The Obsessed on tour are riffdriven heavy rockers Karma To Burn, and Ohio stoner rock band Lo-Pan. TUESDAY, MAY 9, 9 P.M., $15, 21+

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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.

Five Oaks Taproom Eric Britt, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jeff Beasley, 7:30 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Stan Ray, 7 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 Shonen Knife, Pussy Launcher, 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.

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Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Hercules Bar & Grill Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

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Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

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

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Barrelhouse South Part One Tribe, 10:30 p.m.

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

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

Fannie’s on the Beach Christy and Butch, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Peter Hennes Jazz, 7:30 p.m.

The Jinx Everymen, Jeff Two-Names and the Born Agains, 10 p.m.

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The Aiken, South Carolina-based Kenny George Band comes to town to promote their debut LP. Borrowed Trouble offers a look at life, longing and relationship in the context of touring and travel.

With their belnd of folk, Americana, Southern Rock, country, and rock influences, a variety of music lovers will enjoy the band’s anthemic, rootsy sound.

Movers & Shakers kick off the evening.

SATURDAY, MAY 6, 10 P.M., FREE, 21+ Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Matt Eckstine, 7 p.m.

River House Emily Kenyon, 7 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Stan Ray, 7 p.m.

The Stage on Bay All That Remains w/ American Sin, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Jon Lee and the Apparitions, 6 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright, Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Georgia Kyle, 8 p.m.

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

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Chuck Courtenay, 7:30 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.

Totally Awesome Bar ‘80s and ‘90s

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World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

The Jinx Live DJ, 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

Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs present Madames & Moonshiners, 10 p.m.

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

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

FRIDAY 5. 5 LIVE MUSIC

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, 7 p.m.

Barrelhouse South Big Mean Sound Machine, Opposite Box, 10 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, Jon Lee and the Hextones, 8 p.m.

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 Basik Lee, 10:30 p.m.

Dockside Seafood Bluegrass Happy Hour, 4 p.m.

Foxy Loxy Cafe Vanessa Silberman, 7 p.m.

Gypsy World Willie Jackson Blues, 6 p.m.

House of Strut Junk2Funk Strut Stars: Models, Mocktails and Music, 6 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Voodoo Soup, 9 p.m.

The Jinx SUSTO, Becca Mancari, 9:30 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Zach Wilson, 7 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Magic Rocks, 10 p.m.

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

River House Georgia Kyle, 7 p.m.

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

Savannah’s Music City Bar and Grill

Live Music The Shrimp Factory Justin Morris, 7 p.m.

Southbound Brewing Company Cinco De Keller: Southbound’s 4th Anniversary Party, 7 p.m.

The Stage on Bay Phil Vassar, 8 p.m.

Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Cinco De Mayo Benefit Concert for LLS w/ Skarekrow and Connellis, 5 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright The Warehouse Eric Britt, Southern Tides, 2 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Bill Hodgson, Souls Harbor, Whitley Deputy and the B-Town Project, 5 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 8 Mile Bend Band, 9:30 p.m.

The Wyld Dock Bar Velvet Caravan, 7 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, 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.

Elan Savannah Cinco de Mayo Mayhem 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.

Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs present Madames & Moonshiners, 10 p.m.

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SATURDAY 5. 6 LIVE MUSIC

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

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, 7 p.m.

Barrelhouse South Kenny George Band Album Release w/ Movers and Shakers, 10 p.m.

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Willie Jackson Blues, 7 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, Brett Barnard and the Bayou Blues Band, 8 p.m.

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

Boomy’s Liquid Ginger, first Saturday of every month Bootleggers Rock-A-Licious, 9 p.m.

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

Congress Street Social Club Eric Culberson, 10:30 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge Joe Nelson and James Pittman, 5:30 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Cory Chambers Jazz Band, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Damon and the Shitkickers, 6 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Stan Ray, 7 p.m.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts St. Paul and the Broken Bones, 8 p.m.

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

The Olde Pink House David

Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Rachael’s 1190 Super Bob, 10 p.m.

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

Randy Wood Guitars Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, 8 p.m.

River House Ricky Standard, 7 p.m.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Eddie Wilson Savannah’s Music City Bar and Grill Live Music The Shrimp Factory Justin Morris, 7 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright The Warehouse Rachael Shaner, Jubal Kane, 2 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay Duo, Saluda Shoals, Josh Johansson, 1 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Tony Richards, 9:30 p.m.

Numberhead from Charleston, 8 p.m.

The Wormhole Comedy Planet, With Max Fine, Tara Scott, and Tom Toast Russell, 8 p.m.

KARAOKE

Carnival Bar Theatre The Downtown Delilahs present Madames & Moonshiners, 9 & 11 p.m.

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

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

SUNDAY 5. 7

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

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.

COMEDY

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

The Space Station at Starlandia Front Porch Improv w/ Nameless

DJ

201 Tapas Lounge DJ Precisa Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m.

Elan Savannah Shaky Saturday 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

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

LIVE MUSIC

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

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, 7 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m.

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

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Cosmo Duo, 7 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Matt Eckstine, 7 p.m.

The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson River House Ricky Standard, 7 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Savannah

Songwriters Series, 7 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Rachael Shaner, 7 p.m.

Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah Brass, Keys & Reed, 4 p.m.

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

Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, Lyn Avenue, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

Wild Wing Cafe Brandon Reeves, 5 p.m.

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

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

KARAOKE

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.

DJ

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

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

MONDAY 5. 8 LIVE MUSIC

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.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Ray Tomasino, 8 p.m.

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.

TUESDAY 5. 9 LIVE MUSIC

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

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

Foxy Loxy Cafe Acoustic Tuesday with Whetherman, 7 p.m.

The Jinx The Obsessed, Karma to Burn, Lo-Pan, 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic, 9 p.m.

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

The Sentient Bean Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey, 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, 7:3010 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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Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina 1611 Habersham St. 912-231-2385 blowinsmokesavannah.com

Blueberry Hill 546 Dean Forest Rd. 964-8401

Boomy’s 409 W. Congress St. 912-436-6660 boomysbar.com

Bootleggers 1017 U.S. 80 #8 Pooler The Britannia British Pub 140 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

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The Chromatic Dragon 514 MLK Jr. Blvd.

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CoCo’s Sunset Grille 1 Old U.S. Hwy. 80 Tybee Island

Lucas Theatre for the Arts 32 Abercorn St.

coffee deli 4517 Habersham St.

McDonough’s 21 E. McDonough St.

Cohen’s Retreat 5715 Skidaway Rd. Savannah-Midtown Congress Street Social Club 411 W. Congress St.

Mediterranean Tavern 125 Foxfield Way Pooler

Dockside Seafood 201 West River St.

Molly MacPherson’s 311 W. Congress St.

912-786-7810 cocostybee.com

912-352-7818 savannahcoffeedeli.com

912-238-1985 congressstreetsocialclub.com

912-233-3810

Doodles 586 S. Columbia Ave. Rincon 912-295-2536

Doubles Nightclub 7100 Abercorn St. 912-352-7100

Dub’s Pub 225 W. River St.

(912) 200-3652 dubspubriverstreet.com

El-Rocko Lounge 117 Whitaker St.

CO/Savannah Cocktail Company 10 Whitaker Street 912.234.5375 www.eatatco.com/

Coach’s Corner 3016 E. Victory Dr. 912-352-2933 coachs.net

912-495-0705 mellowmushroom.com

912-239-9600 macphersonspub.com

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) 110 Towne Center Dr. 912-348-3200 macphersonspub.com

Nickie’s 1971 1513 Butler Ave. Tybee Island 912-786-4444

The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St. Pour Larry’s 206 W. St. Julian St.

Fannie’s on the Beach 1613 Strand Ave.

PS Tavern 11 W. Bay St.

912-695-2116

912-786-6109 fanniesonthebeach.com

Five Oaks Taproom 201 W. Bay St. 912-236-4440 fiveoakstaproom.com

Foxy Loxy Cafe 1919 Bull St. 912-401-0543 foxyloxycafe.com

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

House of Strut 17 West 41st Street

912-398-0138 www.houseofstrut.com

The Islander 301 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

912-897-6137

Jazz’d Tapas Bar 52 Barnard St.

912-236-2281

912-232-0200 clubone-online.com

Mellow Mushroom 11 W. Liberty St.

Exclusives Bar & Grille 2003 Greenwood Street

Club 309 West 309 W. River St. Club One 1 Jefferson St.

912-988-1052

912-232-4286 www.plantersinnsavannah.com

912-236-7777 www.jazzdsavannah.com

912-236-1901 club309west.com

912-233-6136 mcdonoughssavannah.com

912-495-5808

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

912-525-5040 www.lucastheatre.com

The Jinx 127 W. Congress St. Jukebox Bar & Grill 3741 US Hwy 17 Ste 500 Richmond Hill 912-756-6997

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub 117 West River St. 912-233-9626 www.kevinbarrys.com

Little Lucky’s 6 Gateway Blvd. E. 912-925-1119

Lizzy’s 417 East River St. 912-341-8897

912-232-5778

912-495-5145

Rachael’s 1190 1190 King George Blvd.

912-920-7772 rachaels1190.com

The Rail Pub 405 W. Congress St. 912-238-1311 therailpub.com/

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant 402 MLK Jr. Blvd.

912-292-1656 ranchoalegrecuban.com

Randy Wood Guitars 1304 East Hwy. 80

912-748-1930 www.randywoodguitars.com

River House 125 W. River St.

912-234-1900 liveoakstore.com/riverhouse

Rusty Rudders Tap House 303 W. River St. 912-944-6302

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 111 W. Bay St. 912-721-4800 ruthschris.com

The Sandbar 1512 Butler Ave. Tybee Island 912-786-8304

Savannah Coffee Roasters 215 West Liberty Street (912) 238-2426

Savannah Taphouse 125 E. Broughton St. 912-201-8277 savannahtaphouse.com

Savannah’s Music City Bar and Grill 65 Fairmont Ave. SEED Eco Lounge 39 Montgomery St. 912-349-5100

The Sentient Bean 13 E. Park Ave. 912-232-4447 sentientbean.com

The Shrimp Factory 313 East River Street

912-236-4229 www.theshrimpfactory.com

Southbound Brewing Company 107 East Lathrop Ave. Savannah-Westside The Space Station at Starlandia 2436 Bull St. The Stage on Bay 1200 West Bay St. savconcerts.com

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

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill 11215 Abercorn St. 912-921-2269

Tijuana Flats 1800 E. Victory Dr. 912-344-9111 tijuanaflats.com

Totally Awesome Bar 107 B Whitaker St. 912-495-5945

Tree House 309 W. St. Julian St.

912-239-0095 treehousesavannah.com

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

Tybee Island Social Club 1311 Butler Ave. 912-472-4044 tybeeislandsocialclub.com

Vic’s on The River 26 E. Bay St. 912-721-1000 vicsontheriver.com

The Warehouse 18 E. River St.

912-234-6003 thewarehousebarandgrille.com

Wet Willie’s 101 E. River St. 912-233-5650 wetwillies.com

Wild Wing Cafe 27 Barnard St. 912-790-9464 wildwingcafe.com

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 417 Pooler Pkwy.

Pooler 912-208-3700 wildwingcafe.com

World of Beer 112 W. Broughton St. 912-443-1515 worldofbeer.com

The Wormhole 2307 Bull St. 912-713-2855 wormholebar.com

CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH

Stacie Jean Albano’s askew view

Esteemed Savannah artist celebrates fourteen years

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

FOURTEEN years ago this month, Long Albano’s paintings will be up at Gallery Espresso for the month of May. PHOTOS COURTESY Island native Stacie Jean Albano showed OF THE ARTIST. her first exhibition at Gallery Espresso, “An Askew View.”

Her landscape paintings were a big hit—she quickly became a favorite artist in Savannah and took her art all along the East Coast, all without forgetting her home gallery, where she went on to host several more solo exhibitions.

“14 Years of An Askew View,” opening this week, celebrates Albano’s anniversary of her relationship with Gallery Espresso.

The show, featuring Albano’s recent work, will be on display throughout the month of May. Albano’s oil paintings stand out for their bright coloring and the thick stippling technique she uses. That combination brings a dynamic quality to the painting, creating a fresh take to landscapes that many of us take for granted.

May is a big month for Albano—she’s also the featured artist of the month for the Arts Resource Collective of Savannah.

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As a New Yorker, what attracted you to SCAD and Savannah?

As a New Yorker, my first visit to Savannah was to visit the school, SCAD, as a potential college I might attend. Prior to that, I had never been any further south than Virginia Beach. I was immediately drawn to the landscape–so different from where I had come from.

But, the reason I decide to stay was definitely because of the people I had met.

I’ve been fortunate enough to meet a lot of amazing people here.

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What are some your favorite landscapes to paint? What’s your inspiration?

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My original inspiration came from the beaches of Long Island, specifically, the Long Island sound. Most of my childhood weekends were spent out east in Orient Point visiting my grandparents. It’s a landscape that I could not sum up in a few sentences.

My parents have the house now and I take my boys for a month-long visit every

summer. No video games, no Internet, and barely any phone reception. Instead, there are walks in the woods, building elaborate forts on the beach and everything else children used to do outside before technology took over.

As a painter, how have you evolved over the years?

The evolution of my paintings is constantly changing, which means I’m learning new things all the time. They are constantly setting a challenge for me. One thing that has been consistent is the underpainting that is applied first. Vivid colors that peek through the final coat on every piece.

How do the landscapes you paint differ, and how are they the same?

My landscapes come from all the different places that I’ve been lucky enough to visit.

They’re all beautiful and at the same time, very different. Light, shadow, the time of day—it all plays a role. The warm and humid air of the South has more of a sultry pallet, whereas many of my Long Island paintings have a much cooler colored pallet. CS

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OPENINGS & RECEPTIONS

PANHANDLE SLIM: ART FOR FOLK — Popular folk artist Panhandle Slim exhibits his work. May 4-6. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. PORTRAITS IN WATERCOLORS — Napoleon Wilkerson paints portraits in watercolor.

He will host a workshop May 13 at 10 a.m. for ages 12-18. Preregistration is required.

Cost is $35, $30 for city residents. May 5-26. savannahga.gov/arts. Cultural Arts Gallery, 9 W. Henry St. TRAVELS — Aaron Hequembourg’s award winning works are abstracted figurative paintings engraved into wood panels from sharecropper houses that are scattered on the farm he lives on. After experiencing the history of the buildings and the objects inside them he was inspired to research period photography for subject matter. May 6-7.

Location Gallery, 417 Whitaker St.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS 14 YEARS OF AN ASKEW VIEW — This year celebrates 14 years of Albano showing her work at the Gallery Espresso, the first being “An Askew View”, that was displayed May of 2003. Through June 1. galleryespresso.com/.

Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. FRAN THOMAS AND DONNA BOUCHILLON — Two local painters, Fran Thomas and Donna Bouchillon, exhibit their work. Through June 30. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. GESTURE STUDIES — We aren’t all bad.

Rubi McGrory explores and illustrates simple acts of kindness in the show “Gesture Studies,” at Beetnix Gallery. Inspired by signs at recent marches and protests demanding kindness and compassion, McGrory set out to find as many examples of that behavior as possible. She collects and illustrates true stories of random kindnesses from all over the world, from toads with hats to birthday parties and public transportation adventures.

Through June 29. Beetnix Superfoods & Juice Bar, 18 East Broughton St. KAHLIL GABRAN AND THE FEMININE DIVINE — Renowned for his literary masterpiece “The Prophet,” Lebanese-American artist and writer Kahlil Gabran began experimenting with the visual arts at a young age.

Telfair Museums proudly boasts the largest public collection of visual art by Kahlil Gibran in the United States, donated in 1950 by his lifelong supporter and mentor, Southern native Mary Haskell Minis. This exhibition concentrates on works that capture Gibran’s enduring belief in the oneness of all things, often character­ized in his paintings and drawings as the feminine divine. Through Jan.

2, 2018. telfair.org/ jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. LA MEMOIRE DE TERRE — This collection of photos by Jason B. James explores memories evoked by food. Through May 28. foxyloxycafe.com.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. LAW AND MUSIC — Through this exhibit, the City hopes to continue Law’s legacy of education and encourage others to discover music they may not be familiar with. The exhibit features content from W. W. Law’s music, book, periodical, and photograph collections, and includes interactive activities designed to introduce Work by Aaron Hequembourg is on display this weekend at Location children to the math and science concepts Gallery with a reception Friday from 5-8 p.m. and all day Saturday. embedded in music.

PARALLEL JOURNEYS: WORLD WAR II Through Jan. 1, 2018.

AND THE HOLOCAUST THROUGH THE Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. EYES OF TEENS — The traveling version of “Parallel Journeys” tells the stories of six NEAL SLAVIN: GROUPS IN AMERICA — teenagers who were witnesses, participants, Neal Slavin is a celebrated photographer and often victims of World War II and the well known for his keen portraits of variHolocaust. Although Anne Frank is one of the ous groups of people in the United States most famous teenagers in history, with her and abroad. This installation comes from diary translated into over 67 languages and a portfolio of 15 photographs from 1979; capturing the hearts of readers across the the portfolio is a significant gift to Telfair’s world, her story alone does not document the contemporary photography collection and will be on view in its entirety for the first time. complexity of World War II and the Holocaust. The testimonies in “Parallel Journeys” Through June 9. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson document different experiences of World War Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. II and the Holocaust and demonstrates some of the realities of this brutal conflict. Through NO PLACE TO REST — Jay Jacobs uses May 5. Woodville Tompkins Technical & Caacrylic on panel in a variety of shapes and reer High School, 151 Coach Joe Turner Rd. sizes to create illustrative works that inspire the viewer to build their own story behind the PROPAGANDA OF WAR — The posters, piece. Through May 15. whatisthebutcher. designed and realized by Wendy Melton, the com/. The Butcher Tattoo Studio, 19 East Curator of Exhibits and Education, retain the Bay St. style and flavor of historic referents, which are included in the exhibition. Wendy has OBJECTIFIED: STILL LIFES FROM THE reinforced the connection to Savannah by PERMANENT COLLECTION — Objectified including exhibits featuring Ocean Steamship considers the traditional genre of still life as Company of Savannah ships sunk in both represented in the works of Telfair Museworld wars by German submarines. Through ums’ permanent collection. Presenting still Oct. 15. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea lifes from the late 19th century through the present day, this exhibition invites viewers to Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. consider the genre as a form ripe for artistic exploration. Through June 11. telfair.org.

Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St.

RECONSTRUCTING THE NARRATIVE: ILLUMINATING SAVANNAH’S CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY — Using archival and historical photographs from the Jim Crow era and the Civil Rights Movement in Savannah preserved in the W. W. Law Collection, Trice Megginson rephotographed the original, depicted locations. The historical images are then physically pinned onto the contemporary views. This results in constructed images consisting of layered photographs sharing a physical space that simultaneously show both an untold history of the city and the views one sees today. Through July 31.

Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

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Hot nights in New Orleans Armstrong professor publishes first novel

BY JIM MOREKIS

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JACK SIMMONS is a popular professor of philosophy at Armstrong State University.

Now he’s added another line to his resume: Novelist.

Three Dashes Bitters is a light-hearted comedy that takes place over the span of a few crazy days and nights during a debutante ball in New Orleans.

In the vein of the classic picaresque novel, budding philosopher Tim Schmidt navigates a series of off-kilter vignettes involving wacky, mostly inebriated perpetual grad students, hot weather, and hot women — one of whom he may or may not be truly in love with.

The alcohol-fueled story is divided into chapters named after cocktails; each chapter features its own recipe you can enjoy yourself.

Simmons will sign books and read an excerpt or two this Friday at the Sentient Bean. We spoke to him this past weekend.

You achieved something difficult: You wrote a book set in New Orleans that is free of the familiar tropes in almost every other book set in New Orleans.

I didn’t actually set out to write about New Orleans. I wanted to write what I know.

And I went to grad school in New Orleans.

So that’s something I know.

I definitely didn’t want to indulge in the usual clichés like funny accents, or talking about “The Big Easy,” and stuff like that.

I mostly wanted to capture the notion of Southern decline.

There’s certainly a lot negative to say about a place that never seems to change.

But on the other hand the fact that New Orleans never changes is a bit comforting.

It’s comforting that there are still places that resist mass consumerism. Not that New Orleans necessarily always resists consumerism! But my New Orleans does, in my book (laughs).

Also, I wrote most of this before Katrina even happened, so it doesn’t deal with any of those issues. Originally it took place during the second Bush recession. I was actually in grad school during the first Bush recession. So I originally had a running joke in the book that anytime a Bush is in office, we get a recession.

Simmons, right, will read excerpts at the Bean this Friday.

Through the voices of several characters, you often satirize your own profession as a philosophy professor.

Absolutely. That was part of the goal. You notice whenever someone starts to wax philosophic about something, they ask themselves if it’s because they’re drunk.

I didn’t want to preach to people. It’s not a mean-spirited critique of the profession.

I always find that a bit underhanded, when writers do that. A lot of the comedy comes at the expense of universities and grad students, but they’re not blamed for the world’s evils or anything like that.

I wanted the characters to bring up ideas, and maybe even if they bring them up in the wrong way or if it’s total bullshit, it at least gets someone to think about it.

I also wanted to get at the notion of these middle class white guys with no real power. They keep hearing that the world is made just for them, but none of them feels like the world is their oyster.

I want to capture the despair of mediocrity. It’s certainly not suicidal despair, but just like, meh.

In the end though, this seems to be a novel about the mystery of women, and how men are always trying to figure it out. And like most stories on that topic, the men in your book never do.

I’ll buy that. To me though, it’s more about friendship among men, and how that factors into their relationships with women in addition to other things.

It’s kind of a bromance, really. The closest bonds in the book are between men.

They’re all trying to figure out women, life, professional issues. Tim, the main character, is trying to navigate the notion of life, and love, and his passions.

In this world we’re always asked to be passionate about our jobs. Sometimes we’re making maybe eight bucks an hour, but there’s still an expectation that we will somehow find our life’s great passion in a job like that.

So really, the only place most of have a true opportunity to express real passion is in relationships. The way we used to negotiate these things is through the intimacy of friendship. But now we’re mostly expected to navigate these issues through various types of media.

And of course your friends don’t really know what they’re doing either! But they’re your friends, so hopefully you learn together. CS

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ROUND UP the clan and head to Bethesda Academy, because it’s that time of year: the fourth oldest Scottish Games in the southeastern United States are goin’ down!

In addition to exciting athletic competitions, attendees can immerse themselves in the culture through traditional dancing, live music, visual art, and Scottish bites and sips.

“This year is going to be a little different,” says Games President Jackson Sherrill who, by his estimate, has been involved with Savannah’s annual celebration for about twelve years.

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Early Saturday morning, kilts will rustle as athletes head to Bethesda to prepare for the festival’s centerpiece activity: heavy athletics.

“The Games are really very different than anything,” says Sherrill. “Some of them are similar to track and field events, but most are all unique. There’s nowhere else you’re going to see someone throw a 200 pound log or use a pitchfork to put a bale of hay over a pole!”

Heavy athletics were created by Highlanders in order to keep their warriors in shape between battles. Going head-tohead using objects, including but not limited to tree trunks, hammers, and rocks,

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the resourceful Scots competed and build strength and agility. A little different than your typical trip to the gym, huh?

At Savannah Scottish Games, attendees can witness a variety of time-honored traditions. In the caber toss, a long log is stood upright, and the competitor must lift it and balance it vertically.

As if balancing wasn’t enough of a challenge, the competitor then must run forward and toss the log so that it turns end over end and the larger end of the log hits the ground first. Then, the smaller end must hit the ground in the 12 o’clock position. Difficulty is increased by changing the length, weight, and taper of the caber.

In the sheaf toss, a 10-20-pound bundle of straw, wrapped in burlap, is tossed vertically with a pitchfork over a raised bar (very similarly to pole vaulting).

In the Scottish hammer throw, a round metal ball is attached to the end of a shaft about four feet long. With feet planted, the participant whirls the hammer around their head and tries to throw it as far as they can over their shoulder.

If you’re familiar with shot put in the Olympics, stone put is a pretty similar concept: instead of a steel shot, a large stone is used.

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For the 2017 festivities, the Scottish Games are partnering with the brewing team at Moon River Brewing Company to make a one-of-a-kind beer for the weekend. The brew, a light Scottish ale, offers attendees a chance to get a real taste of Scotland and will be available at Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub after this weekend.

Molly’s, a Savannah and Pooler favorite, will be on-site with their tasty, authentic creations, as will Florida-based Cameron’s British Food & Imports, Asheville’s The Scottish Cottage (offering delicious food with a Highland twist), House of Douglas Bakery (a scone, shortbread, cookie, bread, and meat pie emporium based in Cosby, Tennessee), shaved ice, and the distinctly Southern haggis and grits, a combination of traditional Scottish savory pudding and our region’s favorite hot breakfast side.

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Association and discover their roots.

“Everyone enjoys finding out a little more about their family history,” Sherrill says. “And JJ McDonald, who runs the genealogy program, has a tremendous amount of knowledge and resources to give people a starting point.”

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Games, but if you feel inspired, make sure to sign up next year; there are several divisions that welcome a range of experience, and while there are certainly many traveling athletes, Savannahians always get in on the fun.

“There are a number of local people who throw in the games,” says Sherrill. “We also have a record number of athletes— those are typically people that are traveling. We have a lot of novices.”

Over in the Children’s Activities area, kids can try their hand at tug-of-war, sheaf toss, caber toss, haggis hurl, stone throw, caber toss, welly toss, and sack races.

Music + Dancing

It wouldn’t be a Scottish festival without bagpipes! This year, the North Georgia Pipes & Drums, Coastal Florida Police & Fire Pipes & Drums, Savannah Pipes & Drums, and Charleston Police Pipes & Drums will perform throughout the festival grounds.

From morning to afternoon, Savannah Ceili Band, a traditional Irish band, and local bluegrass band City Hotel will alternate sets. Plus, a cast of talented local kids, including Ronni Ochoa, Lillian Soucy, Nina Carlile, and Gwen Flaherty, will sing traditional and national favorites.

While the music plays, the Scottish Games will play host to the USIR Highland Dancing southern Regional Championships, where attendees can see a range of age groups demonstrate, strength, stamina, and technical precision.

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Every year, clans come from far and wide to set up on the grounds and share stories of the Highland peoples. This year, more than 30 clans will be present with their septs and tartans.

Attendees who want to learn a little about their Scottish or Irish heritage can visit the Savannah Area Genealogical

History comes alive at the Scottish Games. Scott Hodges, who has developed a series of historical programs, will star as General Oglethorpe, teaching the audience about Savannah’s rich history.

The Savannah branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism will demonstrate medieval European activities, including dance, juggling, armored combat, and more.

Whether you’re a seasoned attendee or a newcomer, there’s something for everyone to learn at the Games.

“Expect a great day,” says Sherrill.

“There’s a tremendous amount going on in a family-friendly atmosphere.” CS

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9 a.m.: gates open to public and competitions begin 9:30 a.m.: Savannah Ceili Band Scottish Border Collie Herding Demonstration Children’s Activities 11 a.m.: City Hotel Scottish Border Collie Herding Demonstration 12 p.m.: Welcoming Ceremony, Presentation of Colors, Flowers of the Forest, Parade of Tartans, Massed Bands 12:20 p.m.: Childern’s Kilted Run 12:20 p.m.: competitions resume Savannah Ceili Band 1 p.m.: childern’s activities Scottish Border Collie herding demonstration 1:30 p.m.: Pre-premier Highland Dancing City Hotel 2:30 p.m.: Savannah CEili Band Awards presentation: Highland Dance 3 p.m.: Scottish Border Collie Herding Demonstration 3:15 p.m.: City Hotel 4 p.m.: Awards Presentation: Heavy Athletics 4:30 p.m.: Closing ceremonies

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Owners of Foxy Loxy and The Coffee Fox continue to find niches and solve problems involved with maintaining a successful business.

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THE FOXY Family Dynasty is at it again.

First with Foxy Loxy Café in September 2011, then with The Coffee Fox in December 2012 and now with Henny Penny Art Space & Café on April 7, the Foxy Family continues to find niches and solve problems involved with maintaining a successful business.

As a local coffee house that bakes and delivers fresh baked goods to The Coffee Fox daily, the bakery team at Foxy Loxy Café outgrew the kitchen and was in need of their own dedicated space.

“We needed a central bakery hub,” Clay Ehmke, the current front of the house manager at Henny Penny, divulges.

So rather than squawking, “The sky is falling” like Henny Penny, Jennifer Jenkins, owner of all three establishments, embraced the adage that every cloud has a silver lining. She did this by searching everywhere for the right property to house a bakery, even the Islands.

“We wanted to be far enough away so that we didn’t compete with ourselves, but we ended up with the opposite of that.”

Ultimately, the new bakery and café now resides in the former Naked Dog and Reality Bites space at 1514 Bull St., only a few blocks away from Foxy Loxy Café.

The silver lining? “(Henny Penny) serves as our wholesale operation to ourselves…it solves so many problems,” Jenkins admits.

Jenkins and staff realize now that “it’s more convenient to be nearby because there is a lot of back and forth from Foxy Loxy to Henny Penny.”

Henny Penny Art Space & Café employs about five bakers, one of which is part owner and back of house manager, Anjel Lee. The bakers make everything from 34 scratch in shifts, like each morning

Henny Penny serves as an art space for kids, cafe and wholesale producer for Foxy Loxy and The Coffee Fox.

Owner of the Foxy Dynasty, Jennifer Jenkins, enjoys the new space with her son, Ison.

preparing kolaches and scones, then in the evenings, brownies and cookies.

The baked goods are delivered every morning to Foxy Loxy and The Coffee Fox, saving a few goodies for Henny Penny’s bakery display case.

In addition to baked goods, their Cold Brew production happens on the Henny Penny premises. Perc Coffee beans are ground, brewed, kegged and dispersed among all three locations. According to

Ehmke, they are serve about 150 gallons of Cold Brew per week on tap.

Along with their wholesale operation, “Henny Penny has a small front of house, with a coffee program and a bake case,” Ehmke explains.

Given that the two Bull Street cafés are right down the street from each other, one may assume they’d be rivals for business.

Think about it, in the children’s folk tale, Foxy Loxy tried to eat Henny Penny.

However, Jenkins and management were determined to differentiate the cafés, so that this did not happen.

The first blaring difference is that Henny Penny is also an art space for children. The Foxy Family collaborated with Savannah’s own Scribble Art Studio, to offer a place for children to be creative. The studio resides within the same space as the bakery and café and is open MondayFriday from 10-4.

For just $5, children have access to art supplies and the support of a Scribble Art staff member. Additionally, Scribble Art Studio hosts weekly events like Play Dough Play-Dates on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as Petite Picasso classes on Fridays.

Given that the art studio brings families and children into Henny Penny, this separates them from the college-aged patrons of Foxy Loxy.

The next variance between the two cafés is the menu. At Henny Penny, kids have their own Chickadees menu that features treats like Unicorn Hot Chocolate, made with homemade mocha sauce, marshmallows and sprinkles. The bakers also cater to little customers by preparing kid-sized goodies like mini brownies.

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Clay Ehmke is Henny Penny’s front of house manager and future co-owner of Fox & Fig.

to Henny Penny are frozen milkshakes like the Horchata Latte, made with chilled espresso and Leopold’s horchata ice cream.

They also serve specialty smoothies like the Matcha Peach Lassi, made with organic green tea powder, low-fat vanilla yogurt and blended peaches.

Henny Penny’s bake case features products sold solely at this location and provides support to other local small businesses. Chef Shawn Harrison, owner of the vegan pop-up series “Tephra”, utilizes Henny Penny’s kitchen as a commissary and sells handmade vegan doughnuts independently out of their case.

When I sunk my teeth into the Key Lime doughnut, it was immediately reminiscent of the tart pie. The doughnut was tender, harmonizing flavors of toasted coconut, graham cracker crumble and lime peel caramel.

It proved to me that vegan doughnuts are just as damn delicious as any other.

Henny Penny also serves Pie Society’s scratch-made potpies as a take and bake option “so people in the community do not have to go all the way downtown to purchase one”.

If you’re in the mood for something savory, Henny Penny serves breakfast kolaches. This is a semi-sweet Czech pastry that was popularized in Texas.

Since Foxy Loxy serves Tex-Mex fare, kolaches have graced the menu for years.

Henny Penny bakers make the dough by hand and once it has been properly proofed, they either stuff them with eggs and cheese or nest them, like a Danish, with cream cheese and nutella.

The stuffed pastries each have their own special fillings and are identified by a brown symbol. Take the Sunrise Scramble, which had a minimalistic sun icon displayed on the top of the roll. It was soft like a yeasted dinner roll and cram-jam full of eggs, cheddar cheese, sausage, poblano peppers and sweet yellow onions.

The last difference between Henny Penny and Foxy Loxy is their hours.

Henny Penny opens 30 minutes earlier at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m., contrasting Foxy’s late night 11 p.m. hours.

The good news is that the Foxy Family is not done yet. While they have had a few setbacks, this summer we can expect an all vegan café called Fox & Fig. As a vegan himself, Ehmke will take on the role as co-owner and general manager of the new eatery.

“The goal of Fox & Fig is that it’s not an exclusive place only for vegans. We will serve food that anyone can eat and enjoy.”

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IN NO TIME at all the Savannah Bananas have proven themselves to be active participants in craft beer. Their debut season they had a well stocked craft beer bar in the stadium, and just a few weeks ago hosted a double-header craft beer festival.

This season the Savannah Bananas are at it again, teaming up with Service Brewing Company to create the appropriately named Savannah Bananas Beer, the official beer of the Savannah Bananas.

These two paired up last year for a very limited release of a similar beer. This year, however, the Bananas and Service are stepping things up and producing enough this year to be canned for local distribution.

In fact you’ll be able to get your hands on The Savannah Bananas beer several ways around town. Let’s talk about the beer first and why you might want to seek it out.

You might guess that any beer related to the Savannah Bananas would have a banana flavor, and in this case you would be right.

“Combining Bananas and great craft beer was meant to be. It’s absolutely delicious and the demand for the beer has been amazing,” says Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas.

Typically banana flavors can be added to a beer in two ways. The first is to brew or rest a beer on bananas. This generally adds a nice subtle flavor of bananas, as some flavor is lost in the brewing process.

The second way is to use yeast that imparts a banana flavor. This is a practice used in many Belgian beers and is seen as a defining characteristic in many beers hailing from Belgium or mimicking those beers.

In this case both techniques were used.

Service used 360 pounds of real bananas to

brew this beer and then fermented it using Belgian yeast.

Despite the double whammy of banana in the brewing process and the hazy, straw color, reminiscent of a ripe banana peel, Service promises that the Savannah Banana Beer is not overwhelmingly banana flavored.

The beer maintains a subtle flavor that will appeal to banana lovers but should not scare away the discerning craft beer, or baseball, lover.

This Savannah Banana Beer is session beer, always a good choice when at the ballpark and promises to be very easy to drink on a hot summer day.

The Savannah Banana Beer will be available at Grayson Stadium when the Bananas season kicks off on June 1 of course, but will also be available in very sharp looking cans at Habersham Beverage Company starting May 8.

Seriously, Service Brewing has stepped up its design game in the last few months and this beer is a great example of the new economical but striking designs Service is now using.

If you want to try the Savannah Bananas Beer prior to first pitch or May 8 you can run by the Service brewing release party this Saturday, May 6 at brewery. The release party will run from 1-4 pm. The party is open to the public (21+ please) but requires a $12 brewery tour (yes, I know but the new laws don’t kick in until September 1).

In addition to a great new beer, Blown’ Smoke will be serving food from their mobile kitchen and A Squad Bake Shop is providing sweets. A beer party isn’t a party without music so DJ OB-1 Benobi will be providing the tunes.

Savannah Banana games are selling out which means a run to Habersham or stopping by the brewery may be your only chance to try the Savannah Banana Beer.

In any case you are supporting local beer, a local store, and local baseball. Cheers! CS

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The Promise attempts to emulate a historical epic but falls short.

THE PROMISE

OO The historical epic was once a staple of cinema, and superb motion pictures like Lawrence of Arabia, Reds and The English Patient had the ability to effortlessly sweep viewers away with their passion and their grandeur.

The Promise attempts to emulate those ambitious endeavors, but the only sweeping to be found in this case will be by the theater employee tasked with removing spilled popcorn from the auditorium floor.

That’s a shame, because the topic at hand is worthy of cinematic awareness and enshrinement. Writer-director Terry George, previously responsible for 2004’s powerful Hotel Rwanda, here examines another shocking case of mass genocide: the systematic extermination of approximately one-and-half million Armenians during the waning years of the Ottoman Empire and in the midst of World War I. George turns to historical record to fill in the background of his narrative, and he shows as much atrocity as a PG-13 will allow.

What sinks the picture, though, is the soggy romance that’s shoved into the spotlight. Creating fictional characters to place at the forefront of a historical tale is, of course, a tried and true tradition—and one that often works spectacularly.

But the trio dominating this picture is a lackluster one, with Oscar Isaac, Christian Bale and Charlotte Le Bon unable to bring much dimension to their threadbare characters of, respectively, an Armenian medical student, an American journalist, and the Paris-raised Armenian woman loved

by both. Isaac fares best, largely because his character feels like an actual person rather than a stand-in for the story’s themes.

Poor Bale, on the other hand, has no chance with his ill-defined role. He’s meant to function as the outsider who’s going to let the rest of the world know what’s happening in this hot spot on the globe, but the part is maddeningly vague, and the fact that he’s directly (and knowingly) responsible for the death of at least one likable character basically reduces him to this saga’s version of the Ugly American.

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS

OO General Hospital has been on the air for 54 years, and yet I daresay that not even that long-running soap opera has employed as many recurring characters as the Fast & Furious franchise. Many of these players have returned for The Fate of the Furious, which is just good enough to keep the engine revving a while longer on a series that was previously running on fumes for the first three sequels following the 2001 original.

The eighth installment in the deathless series (hence F + 8 in the title; get it?) again finds Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) yammering about “family” with even more frequency than any given Walton, Ingalls or Ewing. Thus, it’s shocking when Dom betrays his girlfriend Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) and the other members of his tight-knit group by joining forces with Cipher (Charlize Theron), a thoroughly despicable villain who’s collecting nuclear devices to achieve her endgame of total

global domination.

Did I say shocking? I meant ludicrous (not to be confused with series co-star Ludacris), since Dom’s behavior toward his loved ones really makes no sense even considering the narrative at play.

Nevertheless, his turncoat status — and the desire to bring him down — allows more people to join the auto club comprised of Letty, Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), Tej (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges), Roman (Tyrese Gibson) and Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel) – these newbies include a by-the-books government agent (Scott Eastwood) and the team’s former nemesis, Deckard (Jason Statham).

For a series that has largely been about men comparing the sizes of their crankshafts with each other, the homoeroticism is generally kept under wraps, though there’s some amusement in watching Hobbs and Deckard try to one-up each other with boastful threats involving what they would like to do to each other.

Naturally, though, it’s the autoeroticism that takes center stage, even as the franchise continues to expand beyond its more humble roots by swiping a page or 10 from the James Bond playbook.

The Fate of the Furious wallows in inanities with about the same frequency as it delivers excitement, and, like the other two films that followed the series-best Fast Five, it largely succeeds as a breezy and engaging lark (even if the death of one likable character proves to be too ugly for this generally lightweight series).

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out-of-control cars, the vehicular stunts remain eye-popping, and, with the exception of Tyrese (whose Roman remains one of the worst comic-relief characters of recent vintage), the actors have yet to wear out their welcome in these familiar roles.

As expected, The Fate of the Furious ends with at least one unresolved plotline dancing in the wind, so look for the ninth entry — So Nine, So Fine, So Furious? — to hit multiplexes in 2019.

LAND OF MINE

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OOO An Academy Award nominee this year for Best Foreign Language Film, the Danish import Land of Mine is a movie that affects the stomach even more than the heart or the head.

Set in the immediate aftermath of World War II, it centers on a group of German soldiers tasked with removing all 45,000 mines that were buried along a Danish coastline in anticipation of an allied invasion that ended up not occurring there.

Since the Germans were the ones who placed the bombs there in the first place, it stands to reason that they should be the ones risking their lives to remove it.

In a just world, it would be members of the German high command who would have to manually defuse and dispose of all the mines – of course, this isn’t such a world, so those assigned the unenviable task are teenage boys who had nothing to do with the sickening strategy and who only want to return home to their moms.

Indeed, that’s the deal given to these POWs: Rid the beach of all 45,000 mines — a task that will take about three months — and they’re free to return to Germany.

Land of Mine targets the head with its messy morality. Certainly, someone has to clean the beaches, and if not these Germans, then who?

The heart, meanwhile, is targeted through the various characters — specifically, Carl Rasmussen (Roland Møller), the Danish sergeant in charge of supervising the prisoners, and Sebastian Schumann (Louis Hofmann), the natural leader among the kids.

The hard-as-nails Rasmussen starts out not caring whether these prisoners live or die, but over time, he starts to view them as frightened, vulnerable children rather than merely the enemy.

Sebastian, meanwhile, is the smartest and most sensitive of the boys, and he’s the one most responsible for Rasmussen’s eventual thaw.

As for the stomach, it’s affected for practically all of the film’s 100 minutes. The gut knots up every time one of these kids puts his hands on one of the land mines, since the nature of the story—confirmed by the historical tidbit at the end—guarantees that not all of these baby-faced boys will 38 emerge unscathed.

Director Martin Zandvliet doesn’t shy away from showing the gruesome results of an activated bomb, and this makes for a particularly intense and unsettling watch.

As for the ending, some will find it fitting while others will think it false — either way, it serves as a relief and a release for the audience, finally putting it out of its collective misery.

GOING IN STYLE

OO The 1979 sleeper hit Going in Style pooled the talents of two Oscar winners, George Burns and Art Carney, and one Oscar nominee, Lee Strasberg. The new version of Going in Style ups the ante — and simplifies the poster credits — by casting all three central roles with Academy Award winners.

As before, the plot concerns three elderly men (Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin) who decide to rob a bank in order to improve their collective lot in life. The social outrage has understandably been amplified in this new version — the ’79 crew just wanted to live a little, while the ’17 outfit is hoping to avoid eviction that’s the direct result of job outsourcing and banks too big to fail.

Yet the tradeoff is that the delicate balance between humor and pathos that informed the original has been replaced with broader gags and more blatantly manufactured sentiment. Still, there are worse ways to spend time than in the company of three consummate pros known for being all style and all substance.

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.

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 cyberterrorist 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 (Japanese star “Beat” Takeshi Kitano) to speak in Japanese to his team members and have them all answer in English.

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, 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 Directed by Niki Caro (Whale Rider), The Zookeeper’s Wife 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 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 become an integral part of the underground movement, hiding Jews within their house and moving them to safety when possible.

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 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

// 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 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 influenced by Alien, there’s also the fact 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.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds and 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. CS

ACTIVISM & POLITICS

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

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

THE EMERGENT FUTURE: SEEDS OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY SPROUTING IN DETROIT In early May, ten “Emergent Savannahians” will spend three days in Detroit as cultural learners, guided by Richard Feldman from the Jimmy & Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership. Join Emergent Savannah at the upcoming Monday Means Community to reflect on the lessons learned from their time in Detroit, what they bring back to Savannah and our own communities and how to “emerge” forward into a future that is hopeful, resilient and just. Mon., May 8, 7 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. GREEN PARTY OF CHATHAM COUNTY People, Planet and Peace over Profit!

Meets Saturdays and the first Tuesday of every month. Join the Facebook group, @ChathamGreens, to find out about upcoming local events. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

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

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

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

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VICTORIAN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS Open to all residents, property owners and businesses located between Anderson and Gwinnett, M.L.King,Jr. Blvd to East Broad Street. Free second Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. 912-233-0352. 1308 West, Henry St. and Montgomery St. YOUNG DEMOCRATS Mondays at 7pm on the second level of Foxy Loxy, Bull Street. Call or visit the

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AUDITIONS AND CALLS FOR ENTRIES

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

Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR ARTISTS TO TEACH AT STUDIO SCHOOL The studio school in downtown Savannah seeks qualified artists interested in joining the team during spring and/ or summer sessions 2017. Seeking artists to present

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CALL FOR JESUS-YESHUA PRODUCTION CLUB AND VIDEO CREW Contact Brenda Lee at 912-236-3156 or at revbrendalee@yahoo.com for more information. ongoing. Online only, none.

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

Fairy and Gnome Festival

This fantastical day is all about the “wee folk” and getting up close with the natural world and encouraging active, outdoor play. Children can forage in the enchanted forest for fairies, help construct a fairy village using all natural materials, show off their costume in the fairy and gnome fashion show, and have fun dancing around the May pole.

SAT., MAY 6, 10 A.M. OATLANDISLAND.ORG/. OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER, 711 SANDTOWN RD. workshops for adult programming and/or teach short term summer classes for youth programming. Through Aug. 31. 912-5963873. info@thestudioschoolsavannah. com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR “PIECED TOGETHER” Sulfur Studios invites artists working in collage and assemblage to submit work to their summer juried exhibition “Pieced Together.” They seek an expanded definition of collage, including any work constructed of multiple individual parts to make a new whole. 3-dimensional, digital, experimental & time based works will be considered.

Deadline for entry is May 26 at midnight.

Entry fee is $15, $10 for artist members.

Exhibition runs June 15-July 1. Email info@ sulfurstudios.org with any questions.

Through May 26. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR VIGNETTE SAVANNAH Are you a student living fabulously in a studio apartment or a creative with an efficient yet stylish workspace? Maybe you’re renewing your space after Hurricane Matthew, decorating your home for the

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

RELIGIOUS ETHNIC ARTISTS NEEDED Religious ethnic (JESUS-YESHUA) artists and musicals needed for upcoming season.

A classical accompanist and conductor for sacred music and gospel singers needed.

Contact Reverend Brenda Lee (912) 2363154; email: revbrendalee@yahoo.com ongoing. No physical address given, none.

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

BENEFITS

ALL IN FOR PATRICK MUSIC FESTIVAL & FUNDRAISER Enjoy live music by Zach Deputy, The Train Wrecks, Bottles & Cans, Voodoo Soup and many more to benefit Patrick All, who was paralyzed in a diving accident. Fundraising goals include lifestyle changes, a handicap accessible vehicle, and a home elevator lift.

There will also be a silent auction and door prizes. $25 May 6-7, noon. liveoakstore. com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. ART AND DERBY PARTY Some of Savannah’s best plein air artists will be painting scenes throughout the garden. There will be live music, wine and other beverages, and great hors d’oeuvres.

Added to this year’s event is a Kentucky Derby Party complete with a live satellite feed, big screens, and a Derby Hat Contest.

Proceeds benefit the Reed House, Georgia’s only evidence-based clubhouse program for rehabilitating adults with serious mental illness. $35 Sat., May 6, 5 p.m. 912-7774108. reed-house.org. Savannah Botanical Gardens, 1388 Eisenhower Drive.

THE FAIRY AND GNOME FESTIVAL Put your fairy wings and gnome hats on and come out to Oatland Island Wildlife Center to engage in creative, active outdoor play! Help build our fairy and gnome village, enter into the Fashion Show, mine for gems and dance around the May Pole! Be creative! Everyone is encouraged to wear appropriate costumes! $5 per adult; $3 per child (4-17), seniors and military Sat., May 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-395-1500. michelle. kelly@sccpss.com. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. KICKOFF EVENT FOR THE 2017 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Sunday Funday! Drinks, Food, Music and a Silent Auction all to kickoff the 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Sunday, May 7th, 3PM to 5PM at the Ghost Coast Distillery. For more info call Casey at 706-836-3461 or email ccorley@alz.org Free Sun., May 7, 3-5 p.m. 706-836-3461. ccorley@alz.org. ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. SCMPD ANIMAL CONTROL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation.

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

TINY HOUSE, BIG HEART Join us for the first community fundraiser for Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless Tiny House Project for Homeless

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Veterans. Service Brewing Co, Ships of the Sea, and Judge Realty have teamed up to help CSAH raise the first land payment of $30,000 for the Tiny House Project.

This land will not only provide the future grounds for the neighborhood of Tiny Houses, it will plant the foundation of community and healing for our veterans with resources available such as an organic garden, three club houses for community meals, workshops and health and wellness programs. $10 tickets includes: Door Prize Ticket, One Service Brewing Beer Ticket Thu., May 4, 5-9 p.m. (912) 790 3400. ckelley@homelessauthority.org. eventbrite.com/e/tiny-house-big-hearttickets-32532505600. shipsofthesea.org.

Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

MAY 3-9, 2017

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

BASIC SELF DEFENSE Essential self-defense for adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah.com.

Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street.

BEADING CLASSSES AT EPIPHANY BEAD & JEWELRY STUDIO Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times.

912-677-3983. epiphany.indiemade.com.

Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 101 N. Fahm St. BEGINNING BELLY DANCE CLASSES Taught by Happenstance Bellydance.

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

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 912-358-3160. ongoing.

912-358-3160. confuciusinstitute@ savannahstate.edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. 40 CLAY CLASSES

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

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

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.

FAMILY LAW WORKSHOP The Mediation Center has three workshops per month for people who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support, visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 912-354-6686. mediationsavannah.com.

FANY’S SPANISH/ENGLISH INSTITUTE Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing.

912-921-4646.

HOUSING AUTHORITY NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm3pm. Community computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha.com/NRC. html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. IMPROV CLASSES This class is for elementary school students. Learn specific improv techniques in class to enhance trust, unity, equality & creativity in a fun-filled, safe environment. $80 for eight classes Mon., May 8, 4:305:15 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 funfilled, safe environment. $120 for eight classes. Mon., May 8, 7:30-9 p.m. 912-6594383. 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., May 8, 4:30-5:15 p.m.

912-659-4383. fritz@resurrectiontheater. 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 teens 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 6:30 pm and lasts 45 minutes. $10 per class; $80 for the 8-week course. Mon., May 8, 6:30-7:15 p.m.

912-659-4383. fritz@resurrectiontheater. com. resurrectiontheater.com. resurrectiontheater.com. Resurrection Theater, 42 W. Montgomery Cross Road.

IMPROV CLASSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL 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., May 8, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

912-659-4383. 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 fun-filled, safe environment. $80 for 8 classes. Mon., May 8, 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.

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY WORKSHOP The Feminist Women’s Health Center presents their Legislative Advocacy Workshop, which provides a hands-on and comprehensive look at Georgia’s political process, how to advocate for change in 2017, and how you can get involved on both the local and state level. $10 Sat., May 6, 10 a.m. katiemaes@feministcenter.org.

sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. 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 Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers 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. 912388-1806. smisavannah@gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute.com.

NEW HORIZONS ADULT BAND PROGRAM Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Mondays at 6:30pm at Portman’s. $30 per month.

All ages and ability levels welcome.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. NOVEL WRITING Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-onone or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting.

Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com.

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

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

POLE FITNESS CLASSES Pole dancing is a beautiful artform, and a combination of dance, flexibility and gymnastics. Pole dancing has quickly become one of the most popular forms of fun and exercise for women. It can help you lose weight, gain beautiful muscle tone, make you stronger than ever and build confidence like no other form of exercise can. Join us on Tuesday nights and get fitter and stronger than you’ve ever been, with this amazing full body workout.

Schedule TBA $20 Every other Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. 912-988-1052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. POWER SELF DEFENSE Get fit and develop powerful selfdefense skills. For active adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 p.m.

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Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street.

R&B SOUL ADULT LINE DANCING The R&B Soul line dance group Savannah Show Stoppers are conducting line dance classes every Monday night at the West Broad St. YMCA and every Tuesday nights at the John Delaware Center. Both classes starts at 6:30. Lamont Hunter, the founder of the Savannah Show Stoppers, is the Instructor. Donations Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. and Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-220-7712. hlamont70@yahoo.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. REIKI TREATMENT Reiki relaxes & rejuvenates; promotes emotional & physical healing; reduces neuromuscular & arthritic pain. E-mail request for appointment/ Fee base at revfugon@gmail.com, or Text (only) 912429-7265 ongoing. Online only, none.

A. ROPER STUDIO - VOICE TECHNIQUE AND COACHING Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students. Nurturing and collaborative studio. Services offered include strengthening the voice, range extension, relaxation techniques, and coaching through various styles of music.

Audition and competition preparation.

Located 15 minutes from downtown. Varies Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 912-4840628. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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

SAMBA SAVANNAH DRUMMING WORKSHOP Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms with drumming instructor Andrew Hartzell.

All ages. $10 Sundays, 2:30 p.m. starlandiasupply.com. Starlandia Creative Supply, 2438 Bull Street.

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. SELF DEFENSE Learn essential self defense for adults, with training on awareness, appropriate responses, de-escalation, crime survival, basic releases, and defensive strikes.

This class is appropriate for all adults. $30 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. 912346-9013. dan@fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah.com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street.

STEAMPUNK JEWELRY WORKSHOP Working in mixed metals, found objects, and cold connections, you’ll learn how to create some amazing one-of-a-kind pieces. $100 Sat., May 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 770-3610405. christina@dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com/. dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD.

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1 Alarm clock button 6 Last name of a trio of singing brothers 11 1040 preparer 14 “It is ___ told by an idiot”: Macbeth 15 Dizzying images 16 Set your sights 17 Bialik of “The Big Bang Theory” 18 Highly important cloak?

20 Goes on 22 Lightning McQueen’s pal 23 ___ kwon do 25 “To ___ is human ...”

26 Freezer bag brand 27 Draw 29 Novelist Turgenev 31 180° from WSW 32 Salad dressing with a light, woody taste?

35 Singles, in Spain 36 Shirt that’s seen better days 37 “My Way” lyricist Paul 41 Business course that draws heavily on Julius Caesar?

46 “Ha! I kill me!” alien 49 Batman foe 50 Comedy style based on “yes, and” 51 Highest point 53 Show that bronies are fans of, for short

54 Bugs and Rabbits, e.g.

55 “That was ___-death experience” 56 Having sides of different lengths, as triangles go 59 Rip on one type of lettuce?

61 Samurai without a master 64 Chaney of “The Wolf Man” 65 “That ain’t gonna work” 66 “Einstein on the Beach,” for one 67 ___-Caps (theater candy) 68 Representative Devin in 2017 news 69 Fix a friend’s listing in a Facebook photo, e.g.

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1 Hit with force 2 Flight stat 3 Greet someone 4 “Death of a Salesman” director Kazan 5 Paint in a kindergarten classroom 6 Ledger role, with “The” 7 Unwrap 8 Bill-killing votes 9 Biceps site 10 Durability 11 Stampede members 12 Load up with 13 Punish by fine

19 Crash for a few 21 Beforehand, for short 23 “Forbidden” fragrance brand name 24 “QI” regular Davies 26 Unpredictable move 28 “Back in the ___” (Beatles song) 29 Foolheaded 30 “Luka” singer Suzanne 33 Neighbor of Azerbaijan 34 Skatepark fixture 38 Sensory system for some primitive invertebrates 39 Have down pat 40 Dirt bikes’ relatives, briefly 42 First American college to go co-ed 43 Farmer Yasgur of Woodstock 44 Country singer Vince 45 Akihito, e.g.

46 Makes use (of) 47 Thomas of “Reno 911!”

48 Largest inland city in California 52 Either T in “Aristotle” 53 Sail poles 56 Read a QR code, e.g.

57 Road work marker 58 “That ain’t gonna work” 60 Ft. Worth campus 62 Glass on NPR 63 Badger repeatedly

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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.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.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

MAY 3-9, 2017

13TH COLONY SOUND (BARBERSHOP SINGING) “If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!”

Mondays, 7pm. ongoing. 912-344-9768. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Thunderbolt Lodge #693, 3111 Rowland Ave. ABENI CULTURAL ARTS DANCE CLASSES Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-6313452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com.

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

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

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

CHATHAM SAILING CLUB Friday evening social event at the clubhouse. Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. pranschkec3@gmail.com. Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. 42 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.

COMMUNITY RADIO VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Interested in having a radio show or becoming involved in community media?

WRUU, Savannah’s new community radio station, is holding an information session and volunteer orientation on May 9 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Rahn Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Church (311 E. Macon St.). Come get an overview of the station and learn about the steps you’ll need to take to become a program host or other volunteer. For more information, visit www.wruu.org or contact program@wruu. org. Tue., May 9, 6-7 p.m. Rahn Hall, 311 E. Harris.

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

KNITTERS, NEEDLEPOINT AND CROCHET Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

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

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART LADIES AUXILIARY Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. PHILO CAFE Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations.

Anyone craving good conversation is

invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook.com/SavannahPhiloCafe.

Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com.

R.U.F.F. - RETIREES UNITED FOR THE FUTURE RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912-344-5127. Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull Street.

R/C CAR CLUB RACE The SCORE R/C club will be having a competitive race at Phil Hurd Raceway inside of Lake Mayer Park. Typical classes are 1/10th and 1/8th scale off-road cars, buggies, and trucks. Practice starts at 9AM and the driver meeting begins at 11:45AM. The public is welcome to come watch.

This event is pending weather, please see www.PhilHurdRC.com for schedule updates. $15 for the first class and $5 for each additional (Less if you’re a club member). Sat., May 6, 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m.

SCOREatPhilHurdRaceway@gmail.com.

PhilHurdRC.com. Phil Hurd Raceway, Lake Mayer Rd. SAFE KIDS SAVANNAH A coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-353-3148. safekidssavannah.org.

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

Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. SAVANNAH AUTHORS WORKSHOP If you’re a writer, and you’re serious about it, Savannah Authors Workshop is looking for you and has space for a few new members. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at 630 East Victory Drive. We have members of all standards, from multiple-published to never-tried. Have a look at our website www.savannahauthorsworkshop.com and call Christopher Scott, President, 912-2726309. 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. 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 734-355-2005. ongoing.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

SAVANNAH GO GREEN Meets most Saturdays. Green events and

places. Share ways to Go Green each day.

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

SAVANNAH KENNEL CLUB Monthly meetings open to the public the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through June. ongoing, 7 p.m. savannahkennelclub. org. Carey Hilliard’s (Southside), 11111 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH NEWCOMERS CLUB Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years.

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

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

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. Tours 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. Free MondaysSaturdays. scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/ daily-tours. scad.edu/. Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072.

TOASTMASTERS Toastmasters International is an organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, seminars, and contests.

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

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 671 Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940. rws521@msn. com. vvasav.com.

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

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$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. 912349-2756.

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.

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COLLEGIATE CHORALE IN CONCERT The Bowling Green State University Collegiate Chorale from Bowling Green, Ohio will present a varied concert program of sacred and secular music that spans from the Renaissance to the present, across multiple languages, and from classical music to vocal jazz.

Free. Donations gladly accepted. Tue., May 9, 7:30-9 p.m. 912-598-1188, 2-5 pm weekdays. messiahsk@gmail.com; allenpr@comcast.net. messiahsk.com.

Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 Westridge Road (The Landings).

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

Hosted by Clark Byron. $5 donation May performers: Lauren Lapointe and Pete Love. Hosted by Clark Byron.. first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. 912-484-3936. savannahfolk.org. fpc.presbychurch.net.

First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. HARMONIX Our newest production features the tight harmonies and cool stylings of our cast performing every genre of music, bringing a contemporary sound to favorite retro hits and creating the ultimate party. $37 Sundays, 3 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays, 8 p.m. savannahtheatre.com. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. SAVANNAH LIVE Savannah Live is a high-energy 2 hour variety show that features everything from pop to Broadway and Motown to rock n’ roll, featuring a rockin’ live band and eight singers. $37 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. savannahtheatre.com.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. VIVA I’ITALIA Indulge yourself in an early evening of Italian wines from different regions in Italy without leaving Tybee Island! Taste your way through some of Italy’s most famous wine regions including Tuscany, Piedmont, and Marche, accompanied by some light Italian hors d’oeuvres. $50 Fri., May 5, 7-10 p.m. 912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater. org. tybeeposttheater.org. The Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave.

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 NonMembers, or $80/8-class punch card Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-6040958, 912-346-2650. AikiNorm@aol.com, AikidoBilly@hotmail.com. CoastalAikido. com. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. The message of Al-Anon is one of strength and hope for friends/family of problem drinkers.

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

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

732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail. com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. BARIATRIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP Located in Mercer Auditorium of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those who have had or are considering bariatric surgery.

Call or see website for info. first Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. 912-350-3438. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. BEACH BODY WORKOUTS WITH LAURA MONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake Mayer Community Center $5.00 per session Mondays, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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

Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. BEGINNING POLE FITNESS Pole fitness is a fun and flirty way to get in shape! Taught by Pole Dance America National Professional Champion Sabrina Madsen, you’ll learn the basics of pole dance in a safe and welcoming environment. Gain strength, balance and confidence. Beginner Classes are open to

all shapes and sizes and are for ladies only (men welcome at our Intermediate Class). $25 for drop-in or $100 for a package of 5 classes Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. 801.673.6737. info@firstcityfitness.com. firstcityfitness. com/pole-fitnessparties.html. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. BLUE WATER YOGA Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm.

Fri., 9:30am-10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol.com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. BREEMA Join us October 3 and every first

Saturday 10-12. Discover a practical and transformative approach to life and health.

Receiving Breema bodywork releases deeply held tension in the body, mind and feelings. Breema is a way to practice being present. Taught by Laura Ike. Open to community. Donation jar. Call 912 658-5592 with questions. first Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. CRIMESTOPPERS RACE AGAINST CRIME This race consists of a 5k, 10k and 15k, all benefiting the CrimeStoppers Program.

Food and beverages will be provided to participants after the race. Door prizes will be awarded and include gift certificates

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Beware of feeling sorry for sharks that yell for help. Beware of trusting coyotes that act like sheep and sheep that act like coyotes. Beware of nibbling food from jars whose contents are different from what their labels suggest. But wait! “Beware” is not my only message for you. I have these additional announcements: Welcome interlopers if they’re humble and look you in the eyes. Learn all you can from predators and pretenders without imitating them. Take advantage of any change that’s set in motion by agitators who shake up the status quo, even if you don’t like them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

When poet Wislawa Szymborska delivered her speech for winning the Nobel Prize, she said that “whatever else we might think of this world -- it is astonishing.” She added that for a poet, there really is no such thing as the “ordinary world,” “ordinary life,” and “the ordinary course of events.” In fact, “Nothing is usual or normal. Not a single stone and not a single cloud above it. Not a single day and not a single night after it. And above all, not a single existence, not anyone’s existence in this world.” I offer you her thoughts, Taurus, because I believe that in the next two weeks you will have an extraordinary potential to feel and act on these truths. You are hereby granted a license to be astonished on a regular basis.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Would you consider enrolling in my Self-Pity Seminar? If so, you would learn that obsessing on self-pity is a means to an end, not a morass to get lost in. You would feel sorry for yourself for brief, intense periods so that you could feel proud and brave the rest of the time. For a given period -- let’s say three days -- you would indulge and indulge and indulge in self-pity until you entirely exhausted that emotion. Then you’d be free to engage in an orgy of self-healing, self-nurturing, and self-celebration. Ready to get started? Ruminate about the ways that people don’t fully appreciate you.

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In a typical conversation, most of us utter too many “uhs,” “likes,” “I means,” and “you knows.” I mean, I’m sure that . . . uh . . . you’ll agree that, like, what’s the purpose of, you know, all that pointless noise? But I have some good news to deliver about your personal use of language in the coming weeks, Cancerian. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’ll have the potential to dramatically lower your reliance on needless filler. But wait, there’s more: Clear thinking and precise speech just might be your superpowers. As a result, your powers of persuasion should intensify. Your ability to advocate for your favorite

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causes may zoom.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

In 1668, England named John Dryden its first Poet Laureate. His literary influence was so monumental that the era in which he published was known as the Age of Dryden.

Twentieth-century poetry great T. S. Eliot said he was “the ancestor of nearly all that is best in the poetry of the eighteenth century.” Curiously, Dryden had a low opinion of Shakespeare. “Scarcely intelligible,” he called the Bard, adding, “His whole style is so pestered with figurative expressions that it is as affected as it is coarse.” I foresee a comparable clash of titans in your sphere, Leo. Two major influences may fight it out for supremacy. One embodiment of beauty may be in competition with another. One powerful and persuasive force could oppose another.

What will your role be? Mediator? Judge? Neutral observer? Whatever it is, be cagey.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Just this once, and for a limited time only, you have cosmic clearance to load up on sugary treats, leave an empty beer can in the woods, watch stupid TV shows, and act uncool in front of the Beautiful People. Why? Because being totally well-behaved and perfectly composed and strictly pure would compromise your mental health more than being naughty. Besides, if you want to figure out what you are on the road to becoming, you will need to know more about what you’re not.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In addition to fashion tips, advice for the broken-hearted, midlife-crisis support, and career counseling, I sometimes provide you with more mystical help. Like now. So if you need nuts-and-bolts guidance, I hope you’ll have the sense to read a more down-to-earth horoscope. What I want to tell you is that the metaphor of resurrection is your featured theme. You should assume that it’s somehow the answer to every question. Rejoice in the knowledge that although a part of you has died, it will be reborn in a fresh guise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

to local businesses. Sat., May 6, 8 a.m.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. DANCE DYNAMIX Dance DynaMix is a choreographed dance fitness class inspired by funky hip hop and sleek jazz moves! No dance experience required. Call 732.232.3349 to reserve your spot ahead of time, as class space is limited. Stay after class for a 30 minute stretch to wind down for the weekend with! $10.00 Wednesdays, Fridays, 10-11 a.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@ gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. FIT4MOM SAVANNAH STROLLER STRIDES A group of moms that meet with strollers

“Are you ready for the genie’s favors? Don’t rub the magic lamp unless you are.” That’s the message I saw on an Instagram meme. I immediately thought of you. The truth is that up until recently, you have not been fully prepared for the useful but demanding gifts the genie could offer you. You haven’t had the self-mastery necessary to use the gifts as they’re meant to be used, and therefore they were a bit dangerous to you. But that situation has changed. Although you may still not be *fully* primed, you’re as ready as you can be. That’s why I say: RUB THE MAGIC LAMP!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You may have heard the exhortation “Follow your bliss!”, which was popularized by mythologist Joseph Campbell.

After studying the archetypal stories of many cultures throughout history, he concluded that it was the most important principle driving the success of most heroes.

Here’s another way to say it: Identify the job or activity that deeply excites you, and find a way to make it the center of your life. In his later years, Campbell worried that too many people had misinterpreted “Follow your bliss” to mean “Do what comes easily.” That’s all wrong, he said.

Anything worth doing takes work and struggle. “Maybe I should have said, ‘Follow your blisters,’” he laughed. I bring this up, Sagittarius, because you are now in an intense “Follow your blisters” phase of following your bliss.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The versatile artist Melvin Van Peebles has enjoyed working as a filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, composer, and novelist. One of his more recent efforts was a collaboration with the experimental band The Heliocentrics.

Together they created a science-fiction-themed spokenword poetry album titled *The Last Transmission.* Peebles told NPR, “I haven’t had so much fun with clothes on in years.” If I’m reading the planetary omens correctly Capricorn, you’re either experiencing that level of fun, or will soon be doing so.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In what ways do you most resemble your mother? Now is a good time to take inventory. Once you identify any mom-like qualities that tend to limit your freedom or lead you away from your dreams, devise a plan to transform them. You may never be able to defuse them entirely, but there’s a lot you can do to minimize the mischief they cause. Be calm but calculating in setting your intention, Aquarius! P.S.: In the course of your inventory, you may also find there are ways you are like your mother that are of great value to you. Is there anything you could do to more fully develop their potential?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“We are what we imagine,” writes Piscean author N. Scott Momaday. “Our very existence consists in our imagination of ourselves. Our best destiny is to imagine who and what we are. The greatest tragedy that can befall us is to go unimagined.” Let’s make this passage your inspirational keynote for the coming weeks. It’s a perfect time to realize how much power you have to create yourself through the intelligent and purposeful use of your vivid imagination. (P.S. Here’s a further tip, this time from Cher: “All of us invent ourselves. Some of us just have more imagination than others.”)

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and workout at Savannah Mall, Daffin Park and on occasion Hull Park. Also offer HIIT Classes to other Moms who have any age children. The HIIT program is a kid free program. 1 hour long stroller based workout with kiddos. Moms- Pre and Post Natal, and kids of stroller age. Savannah Mall (M,W,F). Daffin Park (T,Th), Hull Park (Sat) ongoing. ashleyyoungblood@fit4mom.com. savannah.fit4mom.com. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. FITNESS CLASSES AT THE JEA Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing. 912-3558811. savj.org. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments.

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

FREE YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for WellBeing offers Free Yoga for Cancer Patients every Monday from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Candler’s Heart & Lung Building, Suite 100. The very gentle movements and breath work in this class will give you much needed energy, it will make your body feel better, and it will give you a mental release. This class is free to cancer patients. Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

912-819-8800. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING CLASS Celebrate fall with a Saturday morning workout class. All levels welcome. A smooth mix of cardio and strengthening exercises. Call Kara 912-667-0487 if interested. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

GET EXCITED AND MOVE 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, 10:3011:30 a.m. 912-376-9833. psgsav@gmail. com. Anderson-Cohen Weightlifting Center, 7230 Varnedoe Drive.

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. 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.

KUNG FU SCHOOL: VING TSUN Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against him. Call for info on free trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-5150.

LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB 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. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. PILATES CLASSES Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018. savannahpilates. com. pilatessavannah.com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave. PINTS + POSES BREWERY YOGA Join Melissa at Southbound Brewing Company every first Saturday of the month at 12pm as she walks you through her 90 minute light hearted yoga class.

The session includes 6 samples and a souvenir koozie. Immediately following the yoga session are public tours & tastings. $25 includes beer | $12 yoga only Sat., May 6, 12-2 p.m. 912-667-0033. natalie@ southboundbrewingco.com. facebook. com/Pints-Poses-1203581879668449/.

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. 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 Pregnancy is a transitional time when many physical and emotional changes take place. Pregnancy Yoga is about honoring these changes in ourselves, our body and our baby. Yoga strengthens the rapidly changing body and increases the ability to relax, and helps to prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood.

Pregnancy Yoga classes are offered as a 6 week session on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7:15 pm. The class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and no prior yoga experience is necessary. $120 - six week

session Thursdays. 912-704-7650. ann@ douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. QIGONG CLASSES Qigong exercises contribute to a healthier and longer life. Classes offer a time to learn the exercises and perform them in a group setting. Class length averages 60 min. Any level of practice is welcome. $15 ongoing. qigongtim.com/.

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

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

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

LADIES DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Wednesday women climb for half price, $5. See website for info. ongoing.

912-495-8010. 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., May 6, 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. SUNDAY ACRO (YOGA) JAM Acro Yoga Savannah has weekly jams every Sunday in Forsyth Park. Jams are free and open to everyone. Just a friendly reminder that Acro can be dangerous if you don’t use safe practices. Gather in the east side field between the tennis courts and the stage.

Free Sun., May 7, 2-5 p.m. facebook.com/ events/285648371880303/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. TURBO KICK CARDIO WORKOUT Lose calories while dancing and kick-boxing.

No experience or equipment needed. Tues. and Thurs. 6pm, Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton Wed. 6pm Lake Mayer

Community Center, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. $5 ongoing. 586-822-1021. facebook.com/turbokicksavannah.

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

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

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. YOGA FOR CYCLISTS WORKSHOP A regular yoga practice is beneficial as part of training or to compliment everyday cycling, including improved strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. Additionally, it can play a key role in injury prevention.

Join SYC teacher Lauren during an hour long journey with a yoga class designed specifically with cyclists in mind. *Bicycle Campaign members bring proof of membership and register in studio. $25 or $15 for members of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign. Sat., May 6, 4-5:15 p.m. 912232-2994. kelley@savannahyoga.com. clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ ws?studioid=17857&stype=-8&sView=day& sLoc=0&sTrn=100000189&date=05/06/17. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 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. facebook.com/ZumbaFitnesswithSheena/. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. 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.

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MAY 3-9, 2017

OCEAN TO TABLE: GEORGIA SHRIMP Kick off shrimp season with an afternoon workshop at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium focused on this delicious and nutritious crustacean.

Discover the history of Georgia’s shrimping industry and learn about the impact it’s had on our state’s economy. Find out about innovative fisheries technology that makes Georgia’s shrimping industry unique. Talk to experts in seafood safety and food sciences while sampling Georgia shrimp and receive tips on how you can confidently and safely purchase and prepare local seafood. To register call or email Kayla Clark at (912) 598-3345 or kayla270@uga. edu by Wednesday, April 26 $37 May 3, 1-4 p.m.. 912-598-3345. kayla270@uga.edu. gacoast.uga.edu/event/ocean-table-georgiashrimp/. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle.

TYBEE WINE FESTIVAL Presented by the Tybee Post Theater, this year’s event features three days of international wines, fine food, and, of course, live music set in three special venues across the island. May 4-6. Tybee Island, Tybee Island.

FIRST FRIDAY OYSTER ROASTS First Friday Oyster Roasts return to The Westin Savannah Harbor for all of Savannah to enjoy. We invite everyone to take the Free Ferry from River Street or park at the hotel to enjoy this local favorite. Guests will delight in specialty cocktails, enjoy coastal cuisine like oysters, Lowcountry boil 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! May 5, 6:309:30 p.m.. 912-201-2000. westinsavannah. com/firstfriday. westinsavannah.com/.

Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive.

KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY PACCI Italian Kitchen + Bar will be featuring traditional Derby fare and gourmet bites.

Special bourbon drinks, open bar and of course, Mint Juleps are included in the ticket price. $69 May 6, 4 p.m.. 912-233-6002. paccisavannah.com. Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar, 601 E Bay St. 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-jean-savannah/. 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, firewood and more. In addition, 100 percent grass fed ground beef in various quantities are available at the farm stand, which is raised and distributed 46 by Bethesda Academy’s Cattle & Beef

information. ongoing. 912-236-7423.

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. TYBEE WINE FESTIVAL Presented by the Tybee Post Theater, this year’s event features three days of international wines, fine food, and, of course, live music set in three special venues across the island. Tybee Island, Tybee Island.

WINE SAMPLING Sample the variety of wines Lucky’s Market has to offer. luckysmarket.com/ savannah-ga/. Lucky’s Market, 5501 Abercorn St.

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First Friday in Starland

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

FREE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 6-9 P.M. 40TH AND BULL. Operation. Specialty cuts are also available. merrin.slocombe@bethesdaacademy.org. bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. FIRE & WINE Half priced bottles of wine, campfires in the courtyard, marshmallows and s’mores kits. 912-401-0543. info@foxyloxycafe.com. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights.

Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale.

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. GHOST COAST DISTILLERY TOURS Tour & Tasting Visit Ghost Coast Distillery, where you will hear about Savannah’s unique history of drinks and revelry, while learning how we create our unique, hand crafted spirits. Hours Tuesday – Wednesday: 12–6 (last tour starts at 6) Thursday – Saturday: 11-8 (last tour starts at 8) Tours begin every hour, on the hour Closed Sunday and Monday Tour with tasting: $12.50 Tour with tasting and Souvenir Bottle of Ghost Coast Vodka 261: $32.00 All guests must be 21+ or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. ID Required $12.50 Saturdays.

(912) 298-0071. ghostcoastdistillery.com.

Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. HAPPY HOUR 39 Rue De Jean favorites at happy hour prices! Enjoy $4 house wine, $4 well cocktails, $8 daily cocktail feature, Moules en Six Preparations for $8, $8 1/2 dozen raw oysters, and more. Mondays-Thursdays, Sundays, 5-7 p.m.. 912-721-0595. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeansavannah/promotions/. holycityhospitality. com/39-rue-de-jean-savannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W Oglethorpe Ave. HONEY TASTING AND BODY CARE SAMPLES + STORE TOUR Daily honey tastings and body care demonstrations. Come see honeybees in the observation hive or call 912.629.0908 to schedule a tour of the Bee Garden. Garden tour available March through October. $3 per person. Must call ahead. Free MondaysFridays, 10 a.m.. 912-234-0688. jessie@ savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

PREPARE SUNDAY SUPPERS AT UNION MISSION Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people. Groups must sign up in advance and bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm on Sundays. Call for

ARMSTRONG PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP-OFF Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. hosts a permanent drop box for disposing of unused prescription drugs and over the counter medication. In the lobby of the University Police building on campus.

Open to the public 24 hours/day, year round. Confidential. All items collected are destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. ongoing. 912-344-3333. armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/ index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior offers blood pressure screenings on every Monday from 10 AM to Noon in the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts on 836 E. 65th Street. No appointment is necessary; the screenings are free and open to the public.

For more information, call (912) 352-4405. ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. FREE HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENING Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am.

Speech: First Thursdays. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HEARING SCREENINGS The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Children ages three years old to adults of all ages are screened on a first-come, first-serve basis by a trained audiology assistant. If necessary, a full audiological evaluation will be recommended. Free and open to the public Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. 912355-4601. speechandhearingsav.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HIV TESTING AT CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-644-5217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr.

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HIRING!! Great opportunity for Full time/Part time positions. We are seeking experienced Sushi chef, Grill chef, and/or Kitchen helper. Willing to train with paid training. Accepting applications everyday from 2:30-3:30pm and 10-11am, Monday - Friday.

Address: 4426 Habersham St. Savannah, GA in Habersham Village Shopping Center

Linoleum Printing Workshop, Saturday, May 6, 10 AM - 11:30 55.00. Participants will create their own monogrammed note cards. Materials included, limited enrollment. Call 912-247-3957.

Cobblestone Printmaking, 2421 JANITORIAL POSITION: Clean Desoto Avenue . restrooms, floor care, vacuuming and dusting with established Hypnoticquality and performance intervention standards based on scope of work. 912-655-2038

relaxation therapy 4 MEN • body scrubs • hypnosis • massage • reiki Call or text Jayson at 912.344.0468 to schedule

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Jobs Help Wanted ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Looking for an Assistant Superintendent for a multi-family construction development.

At least 3 years experience.

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CLIFTON’S DRY CLEANERS Hiring for All Positions. Apply within: 8401 Ferguson Ave. No phone calls.

LAWN MAINTENANCE Worker Needed. Must have Experience.

Call 912-658-6298 or 912-4120720 LOCAL AMUSEMENT and Home Game Room Company has full-time opening for pool table/arcade game mover/installer.

Pool table mechanic knowledge helpful but not required.

Drivers license/ thorough background check required.

Apply in person Wed-Fri, 9am-12pm.

Amusement Sales & Service, 5500 White Bluff Road, Savannah.

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We can work with your schedule.

Please contact Yvonne James at:

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5 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd, Suite 140 Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: 912-433-6555 Email: yjames@3plworx.com www.my3pljob.com

801 W. 39th St. 3bd/1ba Central heat and air, fenced in backyard, LR and dining room $850/month Available June 1st

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Seeking a full-time maintenance associate for an apartment complex in Hinesville. Experience working with general building maintenance and small appliance repair. Must provide own tools.

Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Excellent benefits package. Send resume to hr@tishcollc.com

TREE REMOVAL STUMP GRINDING Call Michael at 912-341-5115

CLEAN, Furnished Room on busline. $110-$145 per week plus deposit. Utilities included. Call INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR 912-963-7437 or 912-660-2875 SALE: 4-Plex. Great Cash Flow.

Over 95% occupancy rate. DUPLEX: 1115 East 53rd Street.

All units occupied. Turn Key 2BR/1BA $590/month plus Investment. $165,000 OBO. Call $590/deposit. Two blocks off 912-657-1344 Waters Avenue, close to Daffin Park. Call 912-335-3211 or email adamrealstate@gmail.com. Days/ For Rent Nights/Weekends.

Duplexes For Sale

2031 New Mexico Apt. B. 1BR/1BA Efficiency, off Pennsylvania. Kitchen w/ appliances, LR, carpet, ceiling fans. $720/month includes utilities or $189/weekly option payment.

2wks. deposit needed.

912-228-4630

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm 1 Green Gate Ct. Apt. 56 Savannah, GA 31405 www.bnetmanagement.com WE ACCEPT SECTION 8 I’m a Realtor AND own properties in Parkside, Gordonston, Ardsley, Midtown, East Side and Whitemarsh Island. Would it benefit you to LIST your home with a Realtor REALLY HAVING A FINANCIAL INTEREST in YOUR SALE? YES IT WOULD! Please call or text Tom Whitten, Realty Executives Coastal Empire, 912663-0558

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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. Call 912-677-0271

FOR RENT 1131 E. 54th Street, 2 bed/1 bath $550/month.

42 Chatham Street, 1 bed/ 1 bath $650/month.

Call 912-398-0404 GREAT RENTAL on Caroline Drive.

2 Bedroom/1 Bath, new paint and flooring. Nice ground floor apartment. $725/month, $725/ deposit. Call 912-655-4303

Clean and safe. Call Gail, 912-650-9358 or Linda, 912-690-9097

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SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE

SENIOR LIVING AT IT’S BEST FOR AGES 50 & BETTER Shared community living for full functioning seniors ages 50 & above. Nice comfortable living at affordable rates.

Shared kitchen & bathroom.

All bedrooms have central heating/air and cable.

Bedrooms are fully furnished and private. Make this community one you will want to call home.

SAVANNAH’S HOUSE OF GRACE also has community housing with its own private bath. Different rates apply.

Income must be verifiable.

We accept gov. vouchers.

Prices starting at $550.

Call 912-844-5995

Off ACL Blvd. & Westlake Ave.

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.*

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11515 White Bluff Rd. 1BR/1BA, all electric, equipped kitchen, W/D connection. Convenient to Armstrong College. $695/ per month, $300/deposit.

DAVIS RENTALS

310 EAST MONTGOMERY X-ROADS, 912-354-4011 OR 656-5372

VERY BIG HOUSE FOR RENT *15 Sidney Court: 4BR/1BA, central heat/air. $1,025/month plus $1,025/security deposit. Call 3BR/2BA DOUBLE WIDE 912-631-7644, 912-507-7934 or MOBILE HOME, on private lot. 912-927-2853 Midway area. Central heat & air.

Application required, no charge.

Room for Rent $800/month. Call for info, 912312-6955 ROOMS FOR RENT

APTS. & ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT - Ages 40 & better. $150 weekly. No deposit. Furnished rooms. All utilities included. On Busline.

Call 912-844-5995

$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.

PRIVATE SUITE FOR RENT with private entrance and bath. All utilities included. Southside area. $700/month, $300/deposit. 912777-7530

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

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Paint & Body Repairs.

Insurance Claims. We Buy Wrecks. 49 years Exp. Call 912-355-5932.

Service Directory Business Services FOR ALL TYPES OF MASONRY REPAIR

Brick, Block, Concrete, Stucco, Brick Paving, Grading, Clearing, etc., New & Repair Work. Call Michael Mobley, 912-631-0306

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MAY 3-9, 2017

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Last summer, one of our campers invented Whiskersbot 9000!

At STEAM Camp, we take robotics seriously! But that doesn’t mean building them and programming them can’t be a lot of fun! We use cutting edge technologies like Ozobot, Makeblock and a variety of building and programming tools to bring robotics and automation to life.

STEAMCAMP STEA STEAMCAMP

STEAM is STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) with an ‘A’ for art, because our campers use STEM skills to create functional pieces. In Video Game Design, for example, campers write the code and generate the graphics for their own video game. In Robotics & Automation, campers build their own robots, designing the structures and programming them to compete against other ‘bots. In Mindcraft Class, campers build structures and experiment with concepts like curcuit design and quantum mechanics; all inside a virtual world.

We’re not playing around at STEAM Camp, but we are going to have a lot of fun!

Full day (9AM - 4PM) with early drop-off and late pick-up options. Plus lunch at The Chromatic Dragon! Early bird pricing ends soon, so act fast! Classes start after Memorial Day. Open to rising 4th-9th grade students.

Visit SteamSavannah.com or call (912) 208-5008.

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