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WEDNESDAY 3.14 Budweiser Clydesdales

The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will appear for a parade around Daffin Park and end at Grayson Stadium. The event will feature music, lawn games, and arts and crafts.

5 p.m.

Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr.

Clydesdales!

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The famous Budweiser Clydesdales not only march in Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. They make several appearances around town. See the listings and the ad this issue.

Common Grounds

Common Grounds is a collaboration of the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Wesley Fellowship.

8 p.m.

The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. facebook.com/commongroundssavannah

Lecture: Women’s Suffrage

Roger Smith of The Learning Center, Senior Citizens, Inc., and Luciana Spracher of the City of Savannah Archives will discuss the national Women’s Suffrage Movement and corresponding efforts in Georgia to win the vote for women. noon First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.

Mystery Screening of 1974 Horror Film

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You know the drill. Relax by the green fountains after a long day of watching our world-famous parade. Just don’t drink and drive. Have fun, but let’s be careful out there, people.

Parade begins 10:15 a.m.

Downtown Savannah

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Corey Smith tours his new album, While The Gettin’ Is Good.

8 p.m.

The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $25 savconcerts.com

The exact title will remain a secret until showtime, but the film has one of the wildest and most bizarre plots of any movie the PFS has shown in its 14-year history.

8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $7

THURSDAY 3.15 Budweiser Clydesdales

The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will appear for a parade around Daffin Park and end at Grayson Stadium. The event will feature music, lawn games, and arts and crafts.

5 p.m.

Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr.

Film: The Quiet Man

A tired American ex-boxer returns to his native hamlet in Ireland to win the hand of a spirited young woman.

7 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne $10

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Panel: Interpreting Slavery in a Historic City

St. Patrick’s Day at Prohibition

Help Prohibition Savannah set the Join museum and history professionworld record for most Gran Rosta Irish als for a conversation about interpreting coffees drank in one day. A portion of slavery at historic sites, including why this the proceeds will be donated to the work is important and how to ensure that Savannah Firefighters Association’s Fallen Firefighters Fund. we do it responsibly.

11 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Prohibition, 125 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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Corey Smith

Corey Smith tours his new album, While The Gettin’ Is Good.

8 p.m.

The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $25 savconcerts.com

Mystery Meat: The Mixtape Vol. 1

Mystery Meat is half rap concert, half sketch comedy show.

Oyster Roast with The Train Wrecks Learn about tea traditions and experience 8 p.m.

Enjoy all you can eat oysters for $20 and an early 19th century tea in the historic Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. live music by the Train Wrecks. atmosphere of the Davenport House $10 members, $15 non-members 5 p.m.

Museum.

Savannah St. Patrick’s Day The Wyld Dock Bar, 2740 Livingston Ave. Thurs. & Fri., 5 p.m.

The annual Saint Patrick’s Day River Street $20 Davenport House, 324 East State St. throwdown is two days long this year. $18 plus tax Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s St. Wristbands are needed to drink within the Pat’s Bike Check FRIDAY 3.16 control zone. For more information, visit Get a free set from the Savannah Bicycle riverstreetsavannah.com.

Campaign, along with a free bicycle safety Budweiser Clydesdales March 16-17, 10 a.m. check. If your bike has been hibernating in The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will River Street appear for a parade around Daffin Park a garage or shed all winter, bring it down $10 per day and end at Grayson Stadium. The event for tire inflation, chain lubrication, brake check, and other minor adjustments. That will feature music, lawn games, and arts Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s Learn about tea traditions and experience a and crafts. way you’ll know your bike is good to go 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere 5 p.m. (and good to get you back home). of the Davenport House Museum.

Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. 7 p.m.

Thurs. & Fri., 5 p.m.

Savannah Bicycle Campaign, 1301 Lincoln St. Davenport House, 324 East State St. bikes@bicyclecampaign.org $18 plus tax

Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s

Savannah Professional Firefighters Association Charity Fire Ball

Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvre stations, an open bar with beer, wine, and top shelf liquor, live entertainment from Tell Scarlet, and a silent auction and raffle.

Jack Daniels is our title sponsor. Food will be provided by Savannah Event Catering, Magnolia Grill, Rue De Jean, and Bella Napoli. Coastal Pet Rescue will have puppies for guests to take pictures with.

The general public is welcome. The attire is dress blues or semi-formal. Benefits the National Fallen Firefighter’s Fund, which provides support for families of firefighters that have lost their lives serving others.

6-10 p.m.

Savannah Station, 601 Cohen St. $50 per person, $95 per couple

SATURDAY 3.17 Savannah St. Patrick’s Day

The annual Saint Patrick’s Day River Street throw down is two days long this year.

Wristbands are needed to drink within the control zone. For more information, visit riverstreetsavannah.com.

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Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade The second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the United States.

Begins 10:15 a.m.

Downtown Savannah

Top o’ the Mornin’ Run

Fast or slow, wide awake or continually yawning, enjoy a no pressure fun run. Meet at Fleet Feet and run through downtown Savannah. The route is 7.2 miles, but feel free to alter the route to whatever mileage suits you. No registration required--just show up.

7 a.m.

Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave.

Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans

An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Followed by long form comedy.

8 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $10

SUNDAY 3.18 St. Patrick’s Day Soccer Showcase The Savannah Clovers will play host to Lowcountry United and Hilton Head Wanderers in the second edition of the

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2 p.m.

Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. $5

MONDAY 3.19 Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness

Built around a series of improv games, the show relies on audience suggestions to put the players into hilarious characters and scenes to drive the show forward.

7:30 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $5

TUESDAY 3.20 Paprika Southern Spring Release Party

Join Paprika Southern to celebrate their spring issue release. Featuring a pop-up shop with Wildflower Gypsy, nail art bar

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Kissing to be clever

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I’M NOT SURE which recent St. Patrick’s Day development has gotten Savannah more worked up: 1) The decision by the U.S. Army to discourage people from kissing its soldiers marching in this Saturday’s parade; 2) Or the visit — not entirely confirmed as we go to press — of Vice President Mike Pence to our big, world-famous parade.

Since as I write this only one of those things is a confirmed reality, we’ll start with the Great Kissing Debate first.

Some background: Decades ago, the tradition sprang up for students from the all-girls St. Vincent’s Academy to walk up to young cadets from the all-boys Benedictine Military School who were marching in the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and give them a big ol’ kiss on the cheek.

The practice spread to moms, and grandmoms, and sisters and aunts, etc.

By parade’s end, many of the young cadets would be sporting gobs of lipstick from all the kisses.

This practice then spread to various soldiers marching in the parade, usually the locally based U.S. Army Rangers and U.S. Army Third Infantry Division.

After 9/11, the practice became even more widespread, to include more or less all uniform-wearing (male) first responders in the parade, police and firefighters.

In the era of the War on Terror, the general good feeling among the public towards the U.S. military and law enforcement — historically not always a 100 percent proposition — cemented this practice of stolen parade kisses.

However, just last week the Third Infantry Division announced that they urged parade-goers to refrain from the practice of kissing that unit’s soldiers marching in the parade this year.

There are some mixed messages as to what prompted this statement.

Someone from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee — whose members can often be counted on for a colorful quote or two — equated the decision to safety: “Really the worldwide situation, terrorism, you just don’t want people running out to active military. It’s a fun thing, but it puts them on edge and it could be a danger,” said a Parade Committee representative.

However, an actual officer with the Third Infantry Division, based at nearby

Ft. Stewart, referenced lipstick not being part of the soldier’s uniform, and respecting the professionalism of their soldiers — which is really reason enough.

In any case, you’d have thought someone wanted to cancel Christmas judging by the outraged local reaction.

The outcry has been loud and long from local folks who insist kissing the soldiers is an inviolable and nearly sacred local tradition.

It’s just good clean fun, say supporters of the practice. Nobody has a sense of humor anymore, they say.

Hey, I love a good boozy local tradition as much as the next Savannahian. In fact, I’m usually all about it.

But as is the case with many such traditions, the more you look at this one, the dumber it gets.

Especially in the current era, it is probably best to consign the parade kissing bandit tradition to memory.

(And this is leaving aside the whole issue of the U.S. currently being in perhaps the worst flu epidemic in 100 years. ) Regardless of the gender of the recipient, kissing strangers without their consent is simply a bad idea — an idea that gets worse as time goes on.

The statement from the parade rep regarding the threat of terrorism seems like the least convincing reason to stop the practice.

He makes it sound like our soldiers are so poorly trained that they’re ready to snap on a moment’s notice at the slightest provocation —which, besides being untrue, would beg the question of why they should march in the parade at all.

As I see it, the simplest and best explanation as to why you should keep your lips to yourselves boils down to respecting the personal and professional boundaries of other people.

Period, full stop.

(Technically and only partially tongue in cheek, I remind you that we actually have a legal term for kissing people without consent while they’re trying to do their jobs: “Hostile Work Environment.” ) Bottom line, if you respect the military as much as most people insist they do, don’t just talk about how much you respect them.

Show them that respect.

Save your kisses for those closer to home.

THE SECOND big controversy this year involves the purported visit from VP Mike Pence.

Suddenly many people in Savannah are instant experts on the Secret Service, and

what the Secret Service is and isn’t capable of protecting.

Thing is, this wouldn’t be the Secret Service’s first rodeo.

President Obama dined at Mrs. Wilkes’ when he was here in 2010.

When he was president, Jimmy Carter visited Savannah on St. Patrick’s Day without incident.

While there is little doubt that a Pence visit would cause a greater than usual amount of security and inconvenience — possibly a much greater than usual amount — this is, after all, what the Secret Service does.

Oddly, the soldier-kissing controversy might actually be tied into the Pence story, as there is a chance he will march with the soldiers —in which case no one will be allowed to run up to them, or him, for any reason whatsoever.

But much of the opposition simply has to do with Pence himself.

There is a real sense of outrage that Trump’s vice president is visiting an area that only gave Trump about 40 percent of the vote.

There is particular outrage from the local LGBT community and their allies that the infamously anti-gay rights Pence is coming to a town known for its tolerance of, and celebration of, its LGBT community.

However, the truth also remains that for every local person outraged at the idea of breathing the same oxygen Pence breathes, there is probably someone coming in from out of town who might think he’s just peachy.

In my mind the most puzzling thing about a Pence visit is neither the security threat nor his politics per se, but simply that....

St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah just doesn’t seem to be Pence’s kind of scene.

Like, not at all his kind of scene.

Despite our St. Patrick’s Day being a day dedicated to a saint, the atmosphere is anything but straight-laced.

While Jimmy Carter is also a teetotaler and an evangelical Christian, he was actually quite a gregarious politician back in the day — and certainly more a man of the people than Pence could hope to be.

If Pence comes, he would be coming purely for politics.

To borrow a line from a friend that I wished I’d thought of: “I don’t want to worry about red and blue on Saturday. I just want to be green.”

Keeping politics out of our St. Patrick’s Day is a tradition I can fully support. CS

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BY JIM MOREKIS

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St. Patty’s Day in the SAV is lit, fam!

Amirite?

The U.S. Army is requesting that you refrain from the tradition of kissing soldiers in the parade. And that dog needs to be on a leash for sure. PHOTOS BY JOHN ALEXANDER

YEAH it’s lit. But if you insist on abbreviating it, “St. Paddy’s Day” is actually correct.

Though “Paddy” is often a derogatory term for the Irish, not to mention pretty disrespectful to a saint.

OK how about other street parking?

SATURDAY, March 17, parking is prohibited on the parade route and in the marshaling areas. Savannah Police will tow vehicles parked in the prohibited zones and parade route beginning 6am on Saturday, March 17.

Meters & Time Zones WILL be enforced Friday, but NOT Saturday/Sunday.

Cool story, Broseph. So we hear that in Savannah you can just walk around and get your drink on? Southerners are crazy, smdh.

MAYBE we are crazy. But we don’t consider to-go cups crazy.

Savannah’s to-go cup tradition is one of the most enlightened things about our fair city, an admirable legacy of the days when Americans were trusted to be capable, competent citizens responsible for their own decisions.

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

But you guessed it: There are special rules on to-go cups just for this Festival and for this Festival Area.

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That “Festival Area” tho. What is it IRL?

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

To use to-go cups between River Street to the north, East Broad on the east, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on the west, and to the south from Broughton Lane to Drayton, where it moves north to Bay Lane, you must buy a wristband at $10 a day.

The cost of the wristbands goes to pay bands and pay for cleanup and other things which make our fine Festival possible.

Wristbands needed Fri. 10 a.m.-midnight and Saturday, March 17, post-parade until midnight.

Note you don’t need a wristband during the parade proper on Saturday morning/ early afternoon, and none at all on Sunday.

Ten bucks a day to drink? Nah, we’ll just get turnt inside my car. That’s my “Festival Area,” lol.

NO. That’s more accurately described as the “DUI Area.”

Yeah but everybody says Savannah is super chill about underage drinking, is that true?

YES AND NO. It’s as illegal here as anywhere else. Local police confiscated about 80 fake IDs during last year’s celebration and promise even more of a ramped-up effort to bust underage drinkers, including the use of plainclothes officers.

Yeah but y’all just legalized weed in the SAV, right?

What about parking garages? We can party our ass off in the garage right?

NO, we didn’t exactly legalize it. Beginning July 1 — which comes after St. Patrick’s Day, Einstein — penalties for being caught with an ounce or less of pot will be reduced to a $150 fine and no arrest or jail time.

However, the new city ordinance will NOT be in effect for this year’s celebration in any case.

NOPE, tailgating from vehicles & loitering in the garage is prohibited, but the City strongly encourages use of our many fine garages.

Bryan Street Garage, State Street Garage, Liberty Street Garage, the Robinson Garage, Visitors Center Lot, and the Whitaker Street Garage underneath Ellis Square will be open to the public during the festival for $20 a day Friday and Saturday, and $10 Sunday.

The Civic Center Parking Lot is closed for the duration of the festival.

Vehicles parking in the garages will not be allowed to exit until after the parade ends. Be ready to wait.

YASSS! Scored a parking spot on the parade route! We’ll just take this yellow bag off the meter, the one that says “No Parking.” No one will know, right?

NO one except the police and the tow truck driver. You can’t park on the parade route, dummy!

Towing begins very early the morning of St. Patrick’s Day. Owners of towed cars must get a release form from police HQ at Habersham and Oglethorpe.

And then you’ll be dealing with a tow company the rest of your St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah. Good luck!

How about Uber? Up here where we’re from somebody told me you shoeless rednecks down there never heard of it.

YES we have Uber and yes we have heard of it and yes we wear shoes. We even have electricity now. There will be designated Uber/Lyft/rideshare dropoff/pickup points at the west end of the Festival Zone

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on Indian Street and the east end at Rossiter Park.

restrooms at Ellis Square. Hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-midnight Friday, 6 a.m.midnight Saint Patrick’s Day, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday.

Our rescue pit bull is gonna love the parade. We had the really unique idea to put a green bandana on him. We’re positive no one else will think of doing that on St. Patrick’s Day. Also, we’ll let him go off-leash in crowds. He really loves small children, don’t worry.

NOT actually questions. But no, dogs aren’t allowed in the Festival Area.

The only exceptions are service dogs and residents walking their own dogs, and those absolutely must be on leashes.

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

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

A map of wristband sales locations and other pertinent sites, courtesy of Savannah Waterfront Association.

We hear the soldiers marching in the parade are real cute. We might kiss some. Has anybody done that before?

YES, and please don’t. Over the years it has become quite a tradition to kiss marching soldiers, a tradition which started with kissing the cadets of the Benedictine Military School who also march in the parade.

However, the U.S. Army’s Third Infantry Division, which will have units in the parade as usual this year, has requested that people refrain from the practice.

So keep your lipstick and your germs to yourself and respect the personal boundaries of our professional fighting men and women.

Just a harmless peck on the cheek?

Come on.

NO MEANS NO.

Oh well. Hey, I gotta pee. Any porta– potties in this town?

WE will have what’s called in the business a Crap Ton of portable toilets. Most are along the route itself or nearby adjacent squares. Bull Street, Abercorn Street, and Bay Street are your best bets. River Street will have nearly 100 from one end to the other, and City Market will have about 20.

The City of Savannah has public

What are the best feeds to follow for breaking news? Holla at ya boy.

THE City of Savannah is tweeting breaking festival updates at @savstpat Savannah Metro PD tweets at @scmpd Our Twitter and Insta handle is: @connectsavannah But just as you don’t drink and drive, don’t text and drive either! CS

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Tips to get you through the green day

THE SAVANNAH St. Patrick’s Day Parade is generally considered the second largest in the country, after only New York’s.

As anyone who has marched in it will attest, it is the longest such parade pretty much anywhere.

At over 3 miles and 3 hours long, with about 300 total units, it is a marathon trek not only for participants, but sometimes for watchers as well.

While a city-wide celebration, our parade is technically a privately organized event, by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, which gets a permit just like any other group that wants to march would.

Here are some key points to remember:

at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Another early morning phenomenon happens when some families and groups gather at 6 a.m. to “claim” prime paradewatching space in various squares of the City. (Technically it is illegal to camp out overnight to claim a space.)

Every year, tons of people, mostly tourists, just assume they’ll be able to drive right into the heart of downtown right before the parade and get a great spot.

As many downtown routes are shut down for the parade, these folks are always disappointed and always look like idiots trying to back up and/or turn around.

Don’t be an idiot.

Top O’ The Mornin’. For many members of Savannah’s Irish Catholic community, the day starts early indeed, with Mass

Crowd Control: The squares along Abercorn tend to be by far the most crowded parade-watching areas. If you’re

looking for a bit less crowded scene (but still pretty darn crowded), venture north to Broughton and Bay Streets or closer to the end of the parade route.

Security is anticipated to be extra-tight for this edition of the parade, with local police citing increased terror concerns.

In addition, as we go to press, Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to be in attendance at the parade in some form or fashion. Expect even tighter security from a variety of law enforcement agencies.

Booze Clues: Savannah’s to-go cup tradition means those of age can carry a 16 oz. or less alcoholic beverage (no glass) in all public areas of the “Festival Zone.”

But only if you’re 21 and up! An epidemic of underage drinking has prompted local police to ramp up efforts to crack down, including plainclothes officers.

While to enjoy to-go cups Friday and Saturday you are urged to purchase a $10 per day wristband from one of the many kiosks, there will be NO enforcement of wristbands during the parade itself.

And if you aren’t going to drink alcohol you don’t need a wristband at all.

The Main Event: The parade itself cranks up a little after 10 a.m. and finishes up somewhere in the 2 p.m. range.

Yes, the parade actually goes the “wrong way” around the squares. This is the third year of this tweak, designed to make entry/ exit of emergency personnel more feasible.

If you hear very loud booms, don’t freak out: There are some floats which utilize fake cannonshots.

Speaking of this, the funny older dudes dressed in kitschy costumes on equally kitschy floats are the Alee Temple Shriners, who raise money for children’s hospitals.

The families ambling along with green jackets and clothes, and occasionally with babies in strollers, are members of various local Irish societies.

This may seem odd or anachronistic to outsiders, but these marchers are technically the reason we have this parade honoring Savannah’s long Irish heritage. CS

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Getting around on St. Patricks Day PHOTOS BY JOHN ALEXANDER

If you drive

We don’t recommend driving downtown on parade day. But here are some tips if you do PARKING anywhere near downtown on St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah requires the luck of the Irish. Some years you get lucky, but most years you don’t.

Fortunately there are several options for those opting to drive close to the festival area.

While normal parking hours in Savannah have been extended from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., please note that NO parking meter enforcement will take place Saturday of this week, as a nod to the parade. So you’ve got that going for you.

City of Savannah Parking Garages, March 16-March 18

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The City of Savannah runs several large and modern garages for your convenience. Special event pricing will apply.

City officials caution that if you do park in a garage for St. Patrick’s Day, there might be a substantial wait to get out until traffic is cleared and all normal routes are restored.

Monthly cardholders are guaranteed access to their usual garage throughout the festival period.

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Special Event Parking Rates & Hours: Bryan St. Garage –$20 Friday/Saturday, $10 Sunday, 5 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16-18; garage open 24 hours.

Curtis V. Cooper Lot -- $20 on St. Patrick’s Day, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Liberty Street Garage – –$20 Friday/Saturday, $10 Sunday, 5 a.m.-5 p.m.

March 16-18.

Henry & Whitaker Lot -- $20 on St. Patrick’s Day, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

Robinson Garage – –$20 Friday/Saturday, $10 Sunday, 5 a.m.-5 p.m.

State Street Garage – –$20 Friday/Saturday, $10 Sunday, 5 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16-18.

Whitaker Street Garage – –$20 Friday/Saturday, $10 Sunday, 5 a.m.-5 p.m.

March 16-18.

Visitors Center Lot – –$20 Friday/Saturday, $10 Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. March 16-18.

Pre-sale spaces, if still available, are sold at the Bryan Street Parking Garage, at 100 E. Bryan Street. For more information, call 912-651-6477.

Vehicles parking before 6 a.m. must purchase a pass. Vehicles not displaying a pass will be cited. RV and Motor Coach parking is permitted and limited during the festival. If any vehicle leaves during the festival, the parking space is not guaranteed.

Civic Center Parking Lot – CLOSED to the public from Wednesday March 14-Sunday March 18.

Vehicles exiting after 5 a.m., Sunday, March 18 will be charged an additional $10. Vehicles exiting Monday, after 5 a.m. daily rate applies. Lost ticket charge is $30.

No re-entry permitted.

Parking on Hutchinson Island

Paid parking is available across the Savannah River on Hutchinson Island, with downtown accessible via the FREE Water Belles Ferry system.

Hutchinson Island parking is

available Friday and Saturday at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, at a rate of $20 per day.

The ferries run from 6:50 a.m.-12:20 a.m. Friday and Saturday, between the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center and the Savannah Waving Girl Dock at the east end of River Street.

NOTE: The City Hall landing for the ferries will NOT be in service this weekend.

On-street Parking

If you see a bag over a meter saying you can’t park there because of the parade, that means… don’t park there. You’ll definitely get towed. This is a celebratory time for local towing companies as well.

Towing will begin before dawn on St. Patrick’s Day, and they mean business.

Regular parking meter hours and rates WILL be enforced Friday March 16.

That’s 8 a.m.-8 p.m. But parking meters will NOT be enforced Saturday.

All other parking violations will be enforced as usual, all days.

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If you don’t drive

If you bike

Tips for navigating the celebration without your own vehicle

Tips for bicycling into the St. Patrick’s Day celebration DON’T forget about the option to just ride your bikes into town! It’s so easy that a lot of people forget to think about it.

While Savannah’s bicycling infrastructure is in many ways not as complete or as friendly as it could be, there are some key bike routes.

Combine that with our flat topography and you have a viable option that gives you dependable car-free transportation for the St. Patrick’s Day festival.

The main bike routes north into downtown are on Lincoln Street (northbound traffic only) and Habersham Street.

Lincoln Street is a heavily trafficked route on Parade Day morning, so keep your head on a swivel.

Note: The Lincoln Street bike lane is unusual in that the lane is on the left side of this one-way, northbound road.

The main bike route south out of downtown is on Price Street (southbound traffic only). This is a more standard bike lane than Lincoln Street, but you should still keep aware that not all auto drivers realize it’s there, espejcially when they want to turn right and think it’s a turn lane.

Washington Avenue is a welldesigned east/west corridor to use to get to the aforementioned north/south routes.

It can be difficult to walk a bicycle through throngs of revelers, so consider locking your bike to a bike rack just outside the main party zones. For instance, if you plan to watch the parade from

Calhoun Square, consider locking your bike to the rack near the United Way building on Monterey Square.

Our good friends at the Savannah Bicycle Campaign also offer this sage advice: “If you are planning to ride your bike on the big day, make sure to bring lights, in case you stay out later than you thought you would, and your lock to protect your bike from mischief. And, of course, wear a helmet and stay alert for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers.”

Don’t have lights? You can get a free set from the Savannah Bicycle Campaign, along with a free bicycle safety check on Thursday, March 15 from 7-9:30 p.m. at 1301 Lincoln St. If you bike has been hibernating in a garage or shed all winter, bring it down and for tire inflation, chain lubrication, brake check, and other minor adjustments. That way you’ll know your bike is good to go (and good to get you back home).

For more information, email bikes@ bicyclecampaign.org or visit: https:// bicyclecampaign.org/event/get-yourbike-ready-for-st-patricks-day-freesafety-inspection-and-adjustments/

DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH was designed for horse and carriage. It is already crowded enough on a regular day, considering tourist and local vehicle traffic, tourist trolleys, rideshare vehicles, and yes, horses and carriages.

St. Patrick’s Day is on a whole other level. We strongly recommend not taking your private vehicle into the festival area, on the parade day or the rest of the festival.

There’s also this thing called a DUI you want to avoid…..

Here’s a roundup of helpful information:

Parade Shuttle

The City of Savannah has partnered with Chatham Area Transit to provide a $5 round trip shuttle service that will dramatically help reduce vehicle traffic into downtown on Parade Day, March 17.

The daytime shuttle will run from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, with shuttles going to the parade 7 a.m.-11 a.m., and then returning shuttles from noon to 4 p.m.

Shuttle service will run from/to the following locations: From the Island Towne Centre on U.S. 80 on Whitemarsh Island to the intersection of Price and Oglethorpe Ave. From Savannah Mall located on Abercorn Extension to the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center on Oglethorpe Ave. From Westside Shopping Center in Garden City to the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center on Oglethorpe Ave.

From Rice Creek Elementary to the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center on Oglethorpe Ave. Keep in mind these shuttles can get pretty crowded. You may have to wait for the next one. Best advice is to get on them as early as you can.

Other CAT Service

Chatham Area Transit will run their usual fixed route service each day FREE OF CHARGE from 5 a.m. Friday March 16 through 3 a.m. Sunday March 18.

This is another great way to get around town without bothering with finding a parking space or getting a DUI. (To be clear: The special daytime shuttle mentioned above is $5 round trip. That is not a usual fixed route.)

However, the dot Downtown Shuttle, Forsyth Shuttle, and Senior Circulator will not be in service on Saturday, March 17.

Uber/Lyft/Rideshare

All the usual rideshare apps will be available throughout the festival (including surge rates when applicable of course).

Very Important: This year there will be two designated rideshare dropoff points downtown for the celebration. One will be on the west end of the Historic District on Indian Street. The other will be on Rossiter Square on the east end of River Street.

We cannot speak for the individual drivers or companies but it would be best to limit your dropoff requests to these areas only to avoid any further congestion downtown.

You’ll thank us for this advice.

From Pooler

There is a privately run round trip shuttle running between Pooler and downtown Friday, March 16 through Sunday, March 18, with a pickup point at Molly McPherson’s in Pooler. Cost is $20 per person 11 and older, $10 10 and under, $15 active duty military. Call 748-0110.

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ROCK LIKE A LOCAL Your downtown live music guide

BY ANNA CHANDLER

anna@connectsavannah.com

HEADING to the “Control Zone”—or, as we prefer to call it, The Party Zone? Local musicians and touring acts are offering live shows from River Street to Broughton and everywhere in between. Whether you want to dance to a DJ, hear world-class jazz, or get down to classic rock, Savannah’s got it.

Shout-out to Chris Finney for helping us with this handy guide!

(Staying away from downtown? Check out Soundboard for our full music listings.)

LOCAL FAVORITES Joe Nelson and James Pittman

Joe Nelson and James Pittman are Savannah’s secret string weapons. The masterful pickers employ fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and close harmonies to pay tribute to hillbilly music of yore, fiddle tunes, and bluegrass and country. They’re fond of dipping into the Peach State’s musical history.

Voodoo Soup

If you feel like funkin’ it up, get down to the Voodoo Soup show. With bass monster Eric “Big E” Moore at the helm, Voodoo Soup offers an electrifying set of amazing chops, deep grooves, and charisma.

Sarah Poole

You can find Savannah’s Sarah Poole captivating crowds solo and fronting the rock band Ember City. With a captivating voice and ‘90s rock kid heart, Poole’s originals and covers keep spirits high.

Hitman Blues Band

Get a taste of Savannah’s raucous blues underground through a Hitman performance. The Hitman himself offers an entertaining show with fiery guitar chops and a pyramid of support from bassist Jon Hill and drummer Larry Duff.

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Thomas Claxton and The Myth

Rock fans prowling the festivities should seek out in-demand Savannah guitarist/ vocalist Thomas Claxton and his band The Myth. The tight band dishes out original material, driven by Claxton’s incredible vocal range, as well as classics from the likes of Queen, Pink Floyd, and more.

Seldom Sober

Traditional Irish music gets a fun local twist thanks to two-piece band Seldom Sober. Enjoy spirited fiddle and acoustic guitar while sipping on an adult beverage 16 to honor the group’s name.

The Lineup

Barrelhouse South 6:30 p.m.: Sidereal 8:30 p.m.: Gang of Thieves 12 a.m.: Groove Town Assault Bayou Café 1 p.m.: Don Coyer 5 p.m.: Hitman Blues Band 10 p.m.: Jon Lee & The Hextones B&D Burgers (Congress Street) 1 p.m.: Christy Alan Band Billy’s Place at McDonough’s 6 p.m.: Nancy Witt Congress St. Social Club 10 p.m.: Chew, DJ Precisa El-Rocko Lounge 10 p.m.: Whitehall, Funk You

Thomas Claxton & The Myth rock Rousakis Plaza on Saturday.

Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant 8 p.m.: The Eric Jones Trio ft. Laiken Williams Jazz’d 9 p.m.: Bottles & Cans The Jinx 12:30 p.m.: Lulu The Giant Find Hitman Blues Band at the Bayou and beyond.

2:30 p.m.: Joe Nelson and James The Rail Pittman 7 p.m.: In For A Penny 4:30 p.m.: Damon & The Shitkickers 6:30 p.m.: Bottles & Cans Seldom Sober gets into the spirit at Kevin Barry’s.

River Street – Craic Stage 9 p.m.: Cold Heart Canyon 12 p.m.: In For A Penny 11:30 p.m.: Blood on the Harp 8:30 p.m.: Liquid Ginger 2 p.m.: Bottles & Cans 4:30 p.m.: Cranford Hollow Kevin Barry’s Rocks on the Roof 7 p.m.: Eric Culberson 8 p.m.: Harry O’Donoghue 8 p.m.: Jawan Mathis and DJ Music Group 9:30 p.m.: Lyn Avenue 8 p.m.: Carroll Brown 8 p.m.: Frank Emerson Rusty Rudders Tap House River Street- Rousakis Plaza 6 p.m.: Live acoustic music 12:30 p.m.: American Hologram Morrell Park Stage 2:30 p.m.: Keith & Ross 12:30 p.m.: Strange Boat Ruth’s Chris Steak House 4:30 p.m.: SYR 2:30 p.m.: Randy Knight & Parrot Party 8 p.m.: David Duckworth 6:30 p.m.: Erin Alvey O’Sullivan 5 p.m.: The Bill Miles Band 8:30 p.m.: Lance Stinson 7:30 p.m.: Mystery Machine Saddle Bags 10 p.m.: Love Sick Radio 8 p.m.: Radio Romance River Street – Slainte Stage 12:30 p.m.: Sarah Poole Pour Larry’s Savannah Smiles 2:30 p.m.: Hitman Blues Band 8 p.m.: Jacob and the Good People 7 p.m.: Dueling pianos 4:30 p.m.: Bobby Lee Rodgers & Andrew Gill PS Tavern 6:30 p.m.: The Train Wrecks 9 p.m.: Drive

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Wild Wing – City Market 3 p.m.: The New High 5:30 p.m.: Broadcast 90 8:30 p.m.: U-Phonik 10 p.m.: DJ Natty Heavy World of Beer – Savannah 3 p.m.: In For A Penny Yuengling Stage (City Market) 10 a.m.: Bucky N Barry 12 p.m.: Bounty Hunter 3 p.m.: Jack Love Band 6 p.m.: High Velocity 9 p.m.: 8 Mile Bend

Morrell Park Stage 12 p.m.: Hitman Blues Band 2 p.m.: Erin Alvey O’Sullivan 4 p.m.: Lance Stinson 6:30 p.m.: Eric Culberson Band 8:30 p.m.: Emerald Empire City The Rail 4 p.m.: In For A Penny River Street – Craic Stage 1 p.m.: In For A Penny 3 p.m.: SYR 5 p.m.: Ember City 9 p.m.: Souls Harbor

River Street – Rousakis Plaza 12 p.m.: SYR B&D Burgers (Con2 p.m.: Wild Planes gress Street) 4 p.m.: Voodoo Soup Sarah Poole rocks solo and with Ember City. 6 p.m.: Thomas Clax1 p.m.: Everchange ton & The Myth Barrelhouse South 8:30 p.m.: Liquid Ginger 4 p.m.: Greco 6 p.m.: The Norm River Street – Slainte Stage 8 p.m.: Mayday, Little Stranger 1:30 p.m.: Laiken Love 12 a.m.: Groove Town Assault 3 p.m.: Danielle Hicks & The Resistance 5:30 p.m.: Lyn Avenue Bayou Café 7:30 p.m.: Cranford Hollo 1 p.m.: Don Coyer 9:30 p.m.: Mystic Vibrations 5 p.m.: Ben Keiser Band 10 p.m.: Hitman Blues Band Pour Larry’s 1 p.m.: Jacob and the Good People Congress St. Social Club 7 p.m.: Jacob and the Good People 2 p.m.: Versatile Band, The Hypnotics, DJ Square One Rusty Rudders Tap House 6 p.m.: Live acoustic music Edgar’s Proof & Provision 11 a.m.: The Mercers Saddle Bags 8 p.m.: Andy Velo and the Daniel Lee Band El-Rocko Lounge 11:30 p.m.: Pajahm, CLVLND Savannah Smiles 7 p.m.: Dueling pianos Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant 8 p.m.: Puzzullo/Thornton Jazz Quartet Stafford’s Public House 8 p.m.: DJ Carlito Baby Jazz’d Tapas Bar 9:30 p.m.: DJ Rudy Lui 9 p.m.: The Train Wrecks Wild Wing – City Market The Jinx 11 a.m.: Dave Landeo 12 p.m.: Lulu The Giant 12:30 p.m.: Tokyo Joe 2 p.m.: The “F” Bombs 3 p.m.: U-Phonik 4 p.m.: The Train Wrecks 5:30 p.m.: Whiskey Run 6 p.m.: Damon & The Shitkickers 8:30 p.m.: Individually Twisted 8:30 p.m.: Bottles & Cans 10 p.m.: DJ Natty Heavy 10:30 p.m.: Crazy Man Crazy 12 a.m.: Lust for Vomit (Pogues tribute World of Beer – Savannah band) 8 p.m.: In For A Penny 1 a.m.: Dropkick Murphys tribute band Yuengling Stage (City Market) Kevin Barry’s 8 a.m.: Twinz 2 p.m.: Seldom Sober 12 p.m.: Jack Love Band 8 p.m.: Harry O’Donoghue 3 p.m.: Bounty Hunter 8 p.m.: Carroll Brown 6 p.m.: 8 Mile Bend 9 p.m.: High Velocity 8 p.m.: Frank Emerson

GREAT FOOD. GREAT BEER.

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D.C. and the San Francisco Bay area before spending “the most Irish month of all” right here with us.

“Though the Jewish community of

BY ORLANDO MONTOYA Ireland is small, it has been immensely influential,” says Shane Stephens, Ireland’s Consul General in Atlanta, the Irish govIN 1957, the mayor of Boston, James Curernment’s official representative in the ley, introduced his Dublin counterpart, Southeastern United States. “It’s quite Robert Briscoe, to an audience as follows: dramatic in the Irish case.”

“There once was an Irishman and a Consider the Oscar-winning film direcJew… And here he is.” tor, Lenny Abrahamson; the Irish women’s Like any good joke, it has an element of rights activist June Levine; or Abraham truth. Ireland has only three synagogues Weeks, the first person killed in the 1916 and about 2,500 Jewish residents Easter Rising, the first armed action of out of a total population of the Irish revolutionary period.

4.7 million.

“It’s been there all along,” Savannah has more says Pól Ó Dochartaigh, Jews, about 3,000.

Deputy President of the Even at their 1940’s National University height, Irish Jews of Ireland in Galway, only numbered whose studies focus about 5,500. on Jews in Irish litAnd yet, Irish erature. “But nobody Jews produced thought to take it all an Israeli prime and say, ‘Okay, what minister, Chaim threads are running Hertzog; an though this?’” influential cabiAnd so now we net minister of have to talk about recent times, Alan fictional characters Shatter; an internalike Leopold Bloom, the tional rugby player, outsider in James Joyce’s Bethal Solomons; the “Ulysses;” Shylock, the novelist and playwright Shakespearean moneylender Stanley Price and scores in “Merchant of Venice;” Daniel O’Connell, an Irish Catholic or Melmoth, the titular, of other notables. patriot, also campaigned for the demonic “Wandering Jew” They are not a joke. rights of Jews; portrait by They exist and thrive on of Charles Maturin’s book.

Bernard Mulrenin an Emerald Isle that’s All of these anti-Semitic richer than you think. characters greatly influ“We often have such a narrow underenced the English speaking world. The standing of Ireland,” says Dr. Howard exhibit doesn’t shy away from this history Keeley, Director of Georgia Southern Uni- or the more complex appropriation of Jewversity’s Center for Irish Research and ish struggle in the struggle narratives of Teaching. “Ireland is much more complex Irish nationalist movements. and interesting. Being Irish means all “We’re investigating what the represensorts of things.” tation of Jews in Irish literature says not Keeley hopes to get that message out only about Jews in Ireland but also what it there into our consciousness with a new says about Irish identity,” Ó Dochartaigh exhibit that’s on display at Savannah’s says.

Congregation Mickve Israel, the thirdOf particular interest to you and me oldest Jewish congregation in America are the exhibit’s Irish-Jewish-Savannah with a “punching above its weight” story connections. of its own.

Our city’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade The exhibit explores Irish-Jewish conin 1824 welcomed the Irish-born Catholic nections in literature and history. The Bishop of Charleston, who delivered an displays traveled to seven different Irish address in which he compared the Irish in cities and to New York City, Washington their native land to the Israelites in their

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L-R: Pol O Dochartaigh, Deputy Pres. of the National University of Ireland in Galway, speaks at Congregation Mickve Israel; Georgia Southern students interacting with re-enactors focused on Ireland’s rebellions organized by Robert Emmet, after whom Savannah’s Emmet Park is named; Georgia Southern students at the National Archives of Ireland in Dublin.

captivity.

Let my people go. An eternal rallying cry.

When Savannah’s Hibernian Society was formed in 1812, among its first members was Isaac Minis, grandson of Abraham Minis, one of Savannah’s original Jewish settlers in 1733.

The Hibernian society lives on today, as does the Minis family.

And then there’s George Solomons, an Irish orphan who came to Savannah by way of Mississippi and ended up serving Mickve Israel as its rabbi for the first

four decades of the 20th Century. A Jewish reformer, he also chaired the Georgia Interracial Committee.

You might call his great-great nephew, Mires “Bubba” Rosenthal, Jr., the congregation’s current president, an official supplier of St. Patrick’s Day, since, as owner of Habersham Beverage, he might sell you some fine Irish whiskey or beer. The world unites in drink.

“We are pushing the message of Ireland’s diversity,” says Stephens, whose government is sponsoring the exhibit.

“Ireland really has changed quite

dramatically in recent times. The most obvious thing is that our prime minister isn’t called Murphy or O’Connor.”

Y’all pay attention now. Ireland’s prime minister is Leo Varadkar. He’s the son of Indian immigrants.

And he’s openly gay, only the fourth openly LGBT head of government in the entire world.

So let’s change what we think of old Eire.

And maybe old Irish Savannah and the whole world while we’re at it.

We humans are a lot more than our jokes make us out to be. CS

ALL EVENTS AT CONGREGATION MICKVE ISRAEL, MONTEREY SQUARE: Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipist, Hero to the Jews and in Savannah, Thurs. March 15, 7 p.m.

Children of Erin and Abraham: Irish-Jewish Connections in Savannah, Sat. March 24, 12:30 p.m.

Pop-Up Ceili: An Irish-Jewish Celebration, Exhibit Closing Event, Wed., March 28, 7 p.m.

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Getting realistic about sea level rise

BY JASON COMBS

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NOT FEELING St. Patrick’s Day? I’m here for you.

Close your eyes, and imagine all the River Street revelers up to their necks in litter-strewn salt water.

Curmudgeonly fantasy? Maybe not.

Yes, it’s time for another healthy dose of sea level rise realism. I may commit to doing this every six months or so.

My last foray into this subject was due to Hurricane Irma. This one is due to a different visitation, that of Professor Richard Dagenhart’s urban design studio from Georgia Tech.

Last Saturday they presented initial findings from their semester-long project to interested parties at the Parkside Worship Center on Washington Ave. First, let’s learn a little terminology, as it will help in visualizing the future they are looking at.

Mean Higher High Water (MHHW): This is our baseline, our zero, to which we will be adding increments of increased sea level. It is not an average of all tides, high and low. It is the average of all regular high tides, excluding periodic anomalies like a King Tide.

Unusual High Tide Events: Events such as the previously mentioned King Tide, a “Super Moon” Tide, etc. Locally, these events tend to be the MHHW plus 12 to 18 inches. These not uncommon events sometimes inundate Highway 80 out to Tybee Island. Keep that in mind — that is just MHHW + 18 inches.

Storm Surge: This is the temporary rise in sea level caused by low air pressure, strong prevailing winds, and combined wave energy from a large storm system such as a hurricane. Individual large waves then ride on top of this increment.

Hurricane Irma had a storm surge of 4.7 feet at Tybee Island, and coincided with a King Tide. And remember, despite just days earlier being the strongest Cat 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic, Irma’s eye passed well west of Savannah as “just” a Tropical Storm. It could have been much, much worse.

Seal Level Rise (SLR) will be added to all of this. It actually moves the baseline itself, the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW). This could be anywhere from 1 foot to 6 feet (or more, given time).

To get a good look at what one foot of sea 20 level rise over the past century looks like,

Urbanist/Georgia Tech grad student Tejas Khandekar explains options for altering the Truman Parkway in the future.

take a quick drive up to Hunting Island, S.C. and walk the beach, noticing all the “ghost trees.”

This gradual rise that we have already experienced is mostly associated with a 2-degree rise in ocean temperatures, and the resulting expansion of those waters.

Ice melt is not the primary cause.

So when can we expect to experience future rise in sea level?

Professor Dagenhart exhorts us not to get caught up in the “when,” but instead concern ourselves with the “how much.”

“We have to begin thinking about sea level rise in feet, not time. Time is elastic. We know seas will rise, because they already have, and there is scientific consensus that the rise will continue. Instead of arguing when we must act to adapt, we need to focus on what we should be doing and planning now, for IF seas rise 1 or 2 or 4 or 8 or 12 feet in the future. We can plot any rise of sea level on the ground, now, and know the consequences. If we try to plot time, we would be on a fool’s errand.”

Think of it this way – if you live in an area where home theft and invasion are a threat, are you going to obsess over exactly when it might occur?

Or are you going to go out and buy the dog, the deadbolts, the alarm system and the cameras in order to prepare for the threat, whenever it may come?

The latter is the smart route, versus crossing your fingers and hoping that it just won’t happen (also a popular route).

Here are some numbers for two scenarios that the students looked at for metro Savannah. First, MHHW + 3 feet of sea level rise, with unusual high tide events on top of that – 13,512 houses and 24,322 people would be affected.

Second scenario, add to the previous example a storm surge of 4 feet (less than experienced with Irma). Now 49,135 houses and 95,863 people are affected.

Wow. So what can we do? Students outlined two basic responses, with too many subheadings to recount:

1. Retreat to High Ground. Perhaps the most obvious response, but easier said than done. How is this accomplished?

Renters can just move. Homeowners can sell, but how long will there be buyers for these at-risk houses? And at what prices? Another strategy would be to hold on and hope for some sort of government buy-out sometime in the future, when and if retreat must be mandated.

As to where this higher ground is: Tybee, as I’ve said before, is pretty much screwed. It’s just a matter of time.

Whitemarsh, Wilmington, and other islands have interior areas high enough to remain safe. However, the fringes of these islands will be flooded, splitting them into more, smaller islands, and probably isolating them from the mainland as roadways become unusable.

The area east of the Truman Parkway will at some point become a new island, with Skidaway Road running along its crest. With redevelopment (more on this later), the area may be able to accommodate many of those leaving the “old” islands, if they don’t just choose to move further inland to Pooler, Macon, or Atlanta. It is likely that this new island can remain well-connected to the mainland.

2. Live with/on the Water. You know some people are going to be obstinate to the last, or just not have the resources to move. So, there are strategies for living with increasingly chronic flooding, but eventually a lot of homes are going to be lost unless they can be periodically moved (don’t knock those wheels off your mobile home), elevated high enough on stilts, or even become free of any foundation and float with the rising waters.

There are actually some very interesting examples of floating communities both in America (ex: Sausalito, CA) and abroad (ex: The Netherlands, of course). Some of these are clusters of boathouses, while others are actual floating buildings with floating “streets” connecting them, all tethered to the shore.

But the land that will be directly impacted by sea level rise is just one aspect of these students’ studies in Savannah.

Here are four other related issues: Stormwater Management. Sigh. In addition to sea level rise and storm surge, we have to also deal with that water falling on the land as precipitation.

Already, we are not doing a great job at this, and as MHHW rises, it will become more difficult to drain the land.

Problems include: large expanses of impervious surfaces (roads, parking lots, structures) that don’t absorb water, creating extra runoff; a very low slope to the

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land in most areas, making it difficult to move the runoff; and lots of structures built in flood zones (which will expand), where the runoff wants to go.

For at-risk structures, tactical solutions include flood-proofing buildings that are worth the cost, and evacuating those that are not.

Strategically, students are examining ways to enhance the Casey Canal parallel to much of the Truman Parkway, adding to it several small and/or one large reservoir that would allow stormwater to recharge back into the ground aquifer.

This would help in combating saltwater intrusion, rather than just draining out to the Savannah River and then the Atlantic Ocean.

The Truman Parkway. This subject is going to cause the most coronaries. The students are looking at several options for major changes to a piece of hugely significant infrastructure that was just completed a few short years ago.

But as Dagenhart says, “It never should have been built like that.”

There’s not room to go into all three preliminary options presented, but the one I found most compelling was to re-integrate portions of the Truman into the “groundlevel” street grid, mainly in more northern sections (DeLesseps and above).

While this would require new intersections that would slow north-south drive times, it would greatly help to reconnect neighborhoods east to west, and mitigate traffic pile-ups like we see daily at Victory. It would also free up land that could be used as public greenspace and enhance drainage into the Casey Canal.

Retrofitting Victory Square, et al.

While on the subject of Truman and Victory, the students also looked at how the many big-box shopping centers in that vicinity might be redeveloped.

Basically, they are exploring a phased approach to cutting smaller streets and

blocks back into these areas, while “regreening” low-lying portions that are adjacent to the Truman Parkway and Casey Canal.

If denser development were allowed here, it would be an obvious area that people could move to as they abandon areas farther east that will be inundated or chronically flooded in the future.

Skidaway Road could become a dense, mixed-use urban corridor with a population that could support much greater public transit investments.

Victory Drive. Finally, assuming that some of the above suggestions are implemented, it could allow Victory Drive to return itself to a more idyllic past, handling traffic that is primarily local rather than regional.

With alternative east-west connections opened up by integrating the Truman, and less people inhabiting the areas east of Skidaway, perhaps Victory could even be taken down to two lanes, and all its wonderful trees given more room.

I have barely been able to scratch the surface of what these Georgia Tech students presented. They covered an entire wall in two layers of diagrams, illustrations, and bullet-points.

My goal has merely been to whet your appetite, as they will be presenting again at least two more times — once again to the Savannah stakeholders, with more detailed recommendations from all study areas, and again at CNU 26 in May. You can also refer to the “Smart Growth Savannah” page on Facebook for video of this presentation and future updates.

Nick Palumbo, who has acted as a local liaison for this project, says “It’s imperative we look at how building, development, and urban design impact water. It’s all about the water, and how we’re going to live with it in the future. The sooner we plan for it — the better.” CS

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Disappointed in your answer regarding infectious diseases. Ten million annual deaths by 2050 NOT! Bacteriophages to the rescue. Maybe you should answer the question: What are bacteriophages? —Jerry THAT’S AN optimistic take, Jerry, and it may yet prove right. But optimism doesn’t typically get everyone off their asses and into problem-solving mode, which was the point of that UK governmental report I cited in the December column you’re referring to. Worldwide, we’re already losing 700,000 people a year to infections that won’t respond to antibiotics; in 30 years, the Brits concluded, that could be 10 million if we don’t buckle down now.

The report didn’t mention bacteriophages, probably because research still hasn’t gotten to where we can really think of them as a silver bullet. In general, though, phages (as they’re known) tend to get less coverage than you’d figure they deserve, if only in that they outnumber all other organisms on earth put together— there’s ten million trillion trillion of them out there.

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So what are they? They’re viruses that infect bacteria, sometimes modifying their activity, sometimes killing them outright.

Phages are crucial in maintaining the world’s microbial equilibrium; every day, they kill off 40 percent of all bacterial cells in the ocean.

Phages have been admired for their antibacterial potential since their discovery just over a century ago. After showing some initial promise, research on phage therapy to treat bacterial infection lost steam once antibiotics came along in the ‘40s and took over the bug-fighting game, at least in the West. Behind the Iron Curtain, where doctors lacked broad access to our antibiotics buffet, phage therapy remained a subject of hotter scientific pursuit, notably at a facility in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Phages are back on everyone’s radar now, though here in the U.S. we still aren’t at full speed on testing<emdash>not much thus far in the kind of double-blind controlled clinical trials, for instance, that the FDA likes to see before it greenlights a treatment for widespread use. What we have instead are largely case studies— anecdotal, but certainly intriguing.

Consider Tom Patterson, a 69-yearold psych professor at the University of California, San Diego, who picked up an antibiotic-resistant strain of Acinetobacter baumannii while on vacation in Egypt in 2015. When the infection spread from his pancreas and through his system at large, he went into septic shock and fell into a coma. Luckily for Patterson, his wife, Steffanie Strathdee, happens to be an infectious-disease epidemiologist who heard from a colleague about a patient who’d sought phage treatment in Tbilisi. With Patterson having basically reached the end of the line optionswise, Strathdee was able to persuade the UCSD medical team to

acquire some phages and pump them into his bloodstream, to great effect: out of the coma within three days, bacteria all gone within three months.

With stories like this turning up, and with the antibiotics situation looking ever bleaker, the West is coming around to the phage way of thinking. Right now, clinical trials in Europe are examining phages’ effectiveness on burn-related infection, and two small-scale trials are getting underway in the U.S. in 2018.

Still, there’s some roadblocks. As discussed here back in December, one obstacle to the development of better antibiotics is pharmaceutical companies and their eye for the bottom line; cynically but correctly, they see pouring a couple billion into developing a new antibiotic as a bad investment, since sooner or later bacteria will evolve to resist it, too.

The regulatory apparatus in the U.S. and Europe, meanwhile, isn’t really set up to deal with phages, as there’s a virtually limitless variety of them and no established courses of treatment to give approval to.

One idea that’s been floated is to create pre-approved national phage libraries, from which doctors could select to match whatever infection needed zapping.

Backing up our beleaguered antibiotics would presumably be phages’ most important task, but they’ve been seen to be effective on gangrene and food-borne illnesses like salmonella and E. coli, and in hand washes to prevent the spread of staph in hospitals.

If you think you hear people talking up probiotics all the time now, wait till they want to tell you about the new phagesmoothie bar down the street.

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Road, through a window. The man left after several minutes. He stole a silver flashlight as well as a green bookbag that contained gloves, a skull cap and a pair of shoes,” police say.

The subject is described as a thin-built, white male, who is about 6-feet-tall with a crew cut haircut. He also had a 912 tattoo on the back left side of his neck.

Anyone with information on the incident or the suspect’s identity is asked to contact the Southside Precinct at (912) 3513403. Information can also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (9120 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

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Detectives seek burglary suspect

Southside Precinct detectives need assistance identifying a man caught on surveillance footage during a burglary at a Montgomery Cross Road business in February.

“About 4:20 a.m. Feb. 24, an adult male was seen on surveillance footage entering Auto Shine, 239 E. Montgomery Cross

It’s been almost two years since the death of Eva Fullmer, and Savannah Police Department detectives and her family are asking for the community’s help in solving her homicide.

On May 12, 2016 at around 11 a.m., officers responded to Adel at Lamar street and discovered a burning vehicle with human remains inside. The victim was later identified as Fullmer, 22, which prompted detectives to launch a homicide investigation.

“My daughter was a special young lady as she never met a stranger,” said Fullmer’s

mother, Ann Morrison. “My children and I mourn her every single day, and her loss has affected all who knew and loved her.”

Anyone with information about this case should contact the SPD tip line by dialing (912) 525-3124.Information may also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

Beware of phone scam

Savannah Police’s Financial Crimes division is warning the public of phone scams, including one where callers pose as Savannah Police officers saying the person is under investigation but will settle in exchange for a cash payment.

Police say the scam works similarly to the well-known “jury duty scam,” whereby the caller says the person missed jury duty and must make an immediate payment over the phone or be taken to jail.

Another common scam this time of year is the “IRS tax scam” that involves a caller who claims to be an IRS agent. The “agent” will make demands for the victim to pay a bogus tax bill immediately.

The IRS never collects money over the phone or demands payment be made without giving the taxpayer the opportunity to question or appeal the amount owed, police say.

If you receive a call from someone claiming to be an IRS agent, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov or call 800-366-4484.

East Derenne sexual assault

Savannah Police detectives are investigating a home invasion that resulted in the sexual assault of an adult female on the 100 block of E. Derenne Avenue this afternoon.

“Reportedly at around 2:45 p.m., the female victim answered the front door of her residence where she encountered a male suspect, who was posing as a delivery man. After a brief exchange, the suspect forced her to open the back door of the residence, letting two additional suspects inside. As the two additional suspects collected items, the initial suspect sexually assaulted the victim. The victim was able to retrieve a firearm and fired shots at the suspects, who then fled the residence,” police say.

There are no reported shooting injuries.

One suspect is described as a Hispanic male of average build. The second suspect is described as a tall black male.

The third suspect is a male of an unknown race. CS

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Police in Mainz, Germany, responded to an apartment building after cries were heard from within one unit early on Feb. 17, The Associated Press reported. When they arrived, officers found two men, the 58-year-old tenant and a 61-year-old visitor, “hopelessly locked up” with a mannequin dressed as a knight and a large remote-controlled car. The men were too drunk to explain how they had become entangled, and one officer remarked that “the whole thing would have remained a funny episode” if the younger man had not become “more than impolite.” He now faces a charge of insulting officers.

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• Shanghai, China, police posted a video on social media of two men trying to break into a business on Feb. 14 by using bricks to shatter the glass storefront. But as United Press International reported, when Suspect A’s brick bounced off the glass, he bent to retrieve it and ended up squarely in the path of Suspect B’s brick, which struck him in the head and apparently knocked him out. In the video, Suspect B can be seen dragging Suspect A away from the store.

Police remarked: “If all burglars were like this, we wouldn’t need to work overtime.”

• A drug smuggler from Brazil apparently didn’t know he was under investigation by the National Anti-Narcotics Trafficking Unit in Portugal when he arrived on a flight Feb. 12 wearing a set of false butt cheeks, filled with 2.2 pounds of cocaine, reported United Press International. The 32-year-old unidentified man was detained at the Tax and Customs Authority and searched, where his unusual derriere aroused suspicion. An accomplice, waiting for him at a Lisbon train station, was also arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

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Crestline, California, resident Claudia Ackley, 46, has teamed with “Discovering Bigfoot” filmmaker Todd Standing to sue the state of California, requesting on Jan. 18 that state agencies acknowledge the existence of a Sasquatch species. Ackley and her daughters, 11 and 14, say they

were hiking a trail at Lake Arrowhead in March 2017 when they spotted a large figure braced in a pine tree. “I ran into a Sasquatch -- a Bigfoot. We were face to face,” Ackley told the San Bernardino Sun. Forest rangers insisted at the time that Ackley and her daughters had seen a bear, and Ackley fears that by not acknowledging the presence of the legendary creatures, the state is putting the public at risk. “People have to be warned about these things,” she said. “They are big.”

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Inexplicable

Firefighter Constantinos “Danny” Filippidis, 49, from Toronto, was the subject of a weeklong search by more than 250 people using drones, dogs and helicopters starting Feb. 7, when he disappeared from Whiteface Mountain ski resort in New York’s Adirondacks. When he finally turned up in California at the Sacramento International Airport on Feb. 13, he was still dressed in his ski pants and ski boots, and he still had his helmet, along with a new iPhone and a recent haircut. But, according to the Syracuse Post-Standard, Filippidis couldn’t tell officers anything about how he had traveled across the country, other than he rode in a “big-rig-style truck” and “slept a lot.”

The truck dropped him off in downtown Sacramento, but he was unable to explain how he got to the airport. He was taken to an area hospital.

Compelling Explanation

A woman claiming to be on a mission from God led a Kentucky State Police trooper on a chase at speeds up to 120 mph on Feb. 10, stopping only when another trooper pulled in front of her car. According to the Elizabethtown (Kentucky) News-Enterprise, Connie Lynn Allen, 52, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, told officers that she was Mother Mary, en route to pick up Baby Jesus, and that God had given her permission to speed. She also said that she had died six years ago. She was charged with several offenses and is being held in Hardin County.

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Staffers at a Bangor, Maine, day care called Watch Me Shine were happy to receive Valentine’s cookies made by a parent -- until those who ate them started to feel high. “Within 15 minutes, teachers were reporting they had concerns about those cookies,” Tiffany Nowicki, director of the center, told the Bangor Daily News.

About 12 staff members felt the effects of the treats, which were confiscated by the police and are being tested. “If they find something that shouldn’t be in those cookies,” Nowicki said, “that’s a big problem and we’ll make sure it’s addressed.” The day care has instituted a new policy that no outside food can be brought in for the

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children or staff.

The Continuing Crisis

Donna Walker of Linthwaite, England, just wanted a nice night out to celebrate her 50th birthday; she wasn’t anticipating a trip to the emergency room. Walker, along with her husband, Carlton, 45, and their two sons, was waiting for takeout food at the Atlantis restaurant in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, early on Feb. 18 when a brawl broke out. The Walkers don’t know what started the fight, but Carlton told Metro News: “When the fight spilled out of the takeaway, I said to Donna to stay inside. When I turned round my wife was at the doorway being attacked and was covered in blood. My son was being strangled.” Donna sustained a 2-inch gash on her forehead and was bitten on the arm by the young woman who attacked her, calling for a tetanus shot and antibiotics.

“I wiped my eye and saw all the blood,” Donna said. “I had no idea I had been struck.” Police were still looking for the attackers at press time.

Weird History

Union College in Schenectady, New York, excitedly announced on Feb. 13 that a librarian flipping through the brown pages of a 1793 almanac found a real historical treasure: a lock of President George Washington’s hair. Librarian John Myers came upon an envelope with “Washington’s hair” written in script on it, and

inside, tied with a thread, were several strands of grayish hair. Keith Beutler, associate professor of history at Missouri Baptist University and the author of a book called “Washington’s Hair,” told The New York Times that in Washington’s day, it was not uncommon to exchange locks of hair as remembrances. “Exchanging locks of hair were like the selfies of the day,” Beutler said. Experts are examining the almanac and its provenance to determine whether the hair likely belongs to our first president, but in the meantime, college officials are learning how to preserve it.

Animal Antics

At 10 Downing Street in London, Larry the cat is an institution, charged with chasing away mice and offering pet therapy to any willing caressers. Meanwhile, at the Foreign Office, Palmerston the cat serves the same purpose. But Larry and Palmerston have a long-running feud, according to The Telegraph, and on Feb. 16, they went at it again. Jezebel reported that fur was ripped and a collar torn off as the two cats duked it out in the street. Nick Dixon of “Good Morning Britain” said it appeared that Palmerston won this round: “Palmerston seemed to strut out of Downing Street. Larry seemed a bit dazed and confused after the fight.” CS

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AS AN Irish Celtic folk punk band, it’s In For A Penny’s duty to make every day feel like St. Paddy’s Day. Now that the official holiday is here, the Savannah-based group is set with a full schedule and a new EP, “Sometimes It’s Better To Not.’ With guitarist Jeremy Riddle plugging in and cranking up, vocalist Sean McNally trading in his mandolin for the bouzouki (a Greek instrument with a sound similar to a mandolin but with a lower pitch), and the always-energetic drums of Henny “Da Butcha,” In For A Penny’s electrified a vibrant sound that’s putting them at the forefront of modern Celtic punk.

We chatted with McNally before the big holiday weekend.

What’s the story behind the title ‘Sometimes It’s Better To Not?’ The title is an inside joke. Our drummer Henny says a lot of things that we find hilarious. They don’t mean anything to anybody else, but we’re constantly saying them. Very few people actually know the circumstances of the title’s origin…but it’s also some really sound advice.

What was the recording process like for this particular release?

The recording process was a happy accident. Our buddy Justin has a studio set up in his garage on Tybee. As usual, things were really slow during the winter… I said, “[Henny], you’ve got your kit set up at Justin’s, lets jam some of the new stuff I’ve been working on.”

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set up mics and hit record while we were jamming and Jeremy had a few days off, so he came out and we basically finished the four songs in the studio and recorded the majority of it in two nights. I was headed off to St. Croix to work for a few months, so it turned out pretty cool that we could get it mostly done before I left. The guys went back in and recorded backing vocals and some additional guitar tracks after I left. My son Bryce recorded one of the bass tracks and sent it to us so that he could still be part of it.

I reached out to a couple of piper friends of mine to see if they could play on the track “Your Claddagh Heart” at the last minute. Johnny Piper from the New York based Celt-punk band Alternative Ulster jumped at it and did a great job. Thanks to Al Gore for inventing the internet so that we could do this from all over the place.

“Dancing with the Stars” is my tonguein-cheek commentary on all of the protests recently. So many people want to post stuff on Facebook and act outraged, but then it’s like...“Oh, wait, Dancing with the Stars is on!” And it all kinda fades away until the next time.

“Broken” is hopefully an encouragement to people that it’s okay to be broken. We all are and you’re not alone.

“Your Claddagh Heart” I wrote for my wife after she lovingly reminded me that I’ve written a lot of songs about whiskey and dedicated songs to friends, but have never written her a song...so I did and it turned out pretty darn good.

What’s a typical St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah like for a working Irish punk band?

St. Patrick’s Day is like a marathon wearHow does Irish tradition influence your ing a backpack full of cinderblocks! It’s the one time of the year we don’t have to lyricism and arrangements? look for work—we were booked solid three I love Irish music and Irish punk stuff, so months ago. Since the festival is only two it’s what I play and what I write. The previ- days this year, we’re taking it easier and ous releases have been a bit lighter in their only playing seven times in three days…it’s exhausting, but we love it. Anybody want tone, but the stuff on this one was stuff I to come help us lug gear? We have had a had written when I was sitting and thinking. Not a single song about whiskey, which beach wagon that we load up like The Beverly Hillbillies and drag down the sidewalk is really weird for us. to get from gig to gig. My voice will be shot “‘Fore The Devil” is a different take on halfway through Saturday and our livers the Irish saying, “May you be in Heaven a half an hour before the Devil knows you’re will hurt for weeks after. Good times. dead.”

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In the beginning we were a folk band with a punk edge. I played mandolin and Jeremy played acoustic guitar. Within the last year, I started playing bouzouki, and I don’t even take the mandolin anymore.

Jeremy is playing a lot more electric, so we’ve got a heavier, fuller sound. A lot of times we don’t have a bass player, so it’s just drums, guitar and bouzouki and the sound is still huge, because of the way we arrange the songs.

So many Irish punk bands just take traditional songs, play them twice as fast and call it a day—that’s why there’s only few that stand out. Our backgrounds are so diverse—Henny grew up playing drums in church, Jeremy has reggae and metal influence, Matt Price, who has been playing bass with us on this one and live for the past few months, is an amazing guitar player who just grabbed the bass. I’m really the only one who knows Irish punk bands, so we don’t sound like any of them.

We’ve never had a band practice in the entire time we’ve been doing this. I think this sounds more like what we’ve always known we could do...and it has bagpipes... c’mon! We’re jacked about St Paddy’s and want everyone to come get rowdy with us. You may not have been Irish when you walked in, but you will be by the time you leave! CS

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FOR EIGHT YEARS, Ryan Koch has been known as one of the most vocal supporters of local music in Savannah.

As the host of Rock 106.1’s Underexposed and Night Shift with Ryan, the Detroit transplant and his wife, artist and SCAD MFA grad Brandy Kennedy Koch, could be found supporting local shows, helping out with Savannah Skatepark, hosting art shows, and engaging the Savannah they love so much.

The couple, who’s been together for 16 years, recently bought a home in The Hostess City. Koch earned a 2017 Georgia Association of Broadcasters award and was voted Best Local Radio Personality for the second year in a row in Connect Savannah’s Best of Savannah Awards.

“As much as you can try in life to get comfortable, you can think you got it all figured out—” Kennedy Koch begins.

“—Then life serves you up some shit,” Koch cracks.

To the surprise of many, including Koch and Kennedy Koch—let go from Rock 106.1 at the beginning of 2018.

“You buy a house, you have a job, then bam—there you go,” he says. “You still wake up the next morning and you gotta keep going.”

Ever a creative team, Koch and Kennedy Koch wasted no time. As unparalleled hustlers with a dark sense of humor and seemingly indefatigable positive outlook, the couple took the loss as a chance to start over entirely.

“We spent two weeks in panic, thinking we were going to have to move and that our fate was up to other people,” Kennedy Koch shares. “Then we decided we don’t need permission from other people to tell us we can keep doing what we want to do.”

That dawning realization led to the creation of The Kennedy Koch Show, a podcast, radio show, and eventual TV show.

The duo just launched a Patreon account 30 for the “unfiltered, untimed, uncut”

Ryan Koch and Brandy Kennedy Koch bring local love and all manner of conversations to the airwaves. PHOTO BY ANTHONY JUSTIN LEWIS

venture.

Ever since he first got involved in radio, Koch has been an agent of change. Rock 106.1 was his first radio job—while booking shows at The Rock House on Tybee, he’d learned about Underexposed, a show highlighting under-the-radar acts.

The half-hour segment was desperately in need of a passionate, in-the-know host— and Koch saw the potential.

“I begged them to let me host that show,” he remembers.

For two years, Koch hosted Underexposed for no pay. Eventually, the station hired him for their promotions team, and Koch became a face of Rock 106.1. Between Night Shift and Underexposed, the DJ was sharing local and regional acts, hyping up concerts from touring acts and hometown heroes, and encouraging listeners to get involved in their community.

Koch’s approach has always had an oldschool feel, trademarked by his genuine love and support for the scene. Spinning the FM dial in 2018 is a vastly different experience than it was 20 years ago, and for an anti-corporate community builder with a passion for grassroots efforts and DIY, Koch had to make difficult choices throughout his time on-air.

“I grew up listening to radio in the late ‘80s,” Koch explains. “I trusted my DJs— they showed me new music, they took your phone calls, you saw them in the community. Through the early ‘90s, and even today…somewhere, that broke.”

The 1996 Telecommunications Act, which allowed companies to own more

radio stations than ever before, certainly had a hand. Media moguls like Clear Channel spent billions on billions to snap up radio stations across the country (Clear Channel, now iHeartMedia, owned 1,200 stations in 1996—today, they own 850) to homogenous results.

In 2005, Apple released their podcast app for iTunes—and while plenty of giant networks like NPR and BBC jumped on the platform, the format democratized broadcast as a medium.

It’s worth noting that, in 2014, Clear Channel changed its name to iHeartMedia, amping up its digital engagement and online presence—right as Pandora and Spotify were becoming the de facto for music discovery. It’s also of note that iHeartMedia filed for bankruptcy just this month.

It’s a dynamic time of change for radio— Savannah experienced it with the arrival of the community station WRUU 107.5, born as a result of the FCC’s 2013 decision to open the airwaves to qualified nonprofits.

Koch’s firing from Rock 106.1 was a jarring experience, but he and Kennedy Koch believe it’s a blessing in disguise and have no hard feelings toward his former employer. In their signature style, they’re blazing forward with a splash of color and a supportive, eager audience.

The Kennedy Koch Show combines the duo’s wicked sense of humor, love of community efforts, and passion for creative endeavors together into one entertaining podcast. In “Childfree By Choice,” the couple will discuss the taboo of choosing to

stay childless. They have interviews with comedians, political lawyers, and musicians scheduled. There’s even an episode about alien encounters.

The Kennedy Koch Show also appears on WRUU on Wednesday nights, with Kennedy Koch and Koch spinning local and regional music and talking to interesting folks from all walks of life.

“We’re having fun with it,” Kennedy says. “Especially in the radio room— watching Ryan be able to play whatever he wants instead of having to play what his boss told him. We’ve changed a lot in the last months.”

“I’d gotten comfortable at the radio station,” Koch observes. “It got a little cushy over there. One door closes, another opens.”

“We’ve been just trying to gamble our luck, and the outreach for the show has been amazing,” Kennedy Koch says.

“We’ve been here for our community for eight years, and the community has always come back to help us. That’s what makes us want to stay here.”

“We love our community,” Koch adds.

“We personally feel like these ventures can keep us here and keep us productive.

We’re coming up on ten years here—we’re not born here, but we want to put in a lot of work here.” CS The Kennedy Koch Show airs on Wednesday nights on WRUU 107.5. More information is available at patreon.com/thekennedykochshow.

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Savannah Stopover THE ANNUAL Savannah Stopover Music Festival was another raucous weekend of musical discovery. From intimate concerts in Trinity United Methodist Church to the technicolor ecstacy of a live of Montreal performance, audiences turned out in droves to see it all. Locals lit up the stage and introduced out-of-towners to all the sounds Savannah has to offer. Touring bands marveled at our cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty and promised to return. The Deep Eddy vodka and Lagunitas beer flowed and the soles of many shoes were worn ragged from dancing into the wee hours of the night.

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GINO FANELLI

DEEP DISCO HOUSE BOOGIE @HOUSE OF STRUT

Turn up with DJ OB-1 Benobi at House of Strut. Keeping with its Third Thursday dance celebration, the House Boogie series digs into the stacks to bring Deep Disco to the floor. DJ OB-1 Benobi will explore disco’s rich history while the audience dances among vintage threads and wares. All ages are welcome to hit Starland, get down, and enjoy sips from the Boogie Juice Bar. THURSDAY, MARCH 15, $10, ALL-AGES

DEEP DISCO HOUSE

GINO FANELLI @JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR

Eclectic music maker Gino Fanelli returns to Savannah this weekend. Fusing jazz, Western swing, and rockabilly, Fanelli’s charismatic stage presence and admirable chops promise an evening of entertainment.

Originally from Detroit, Fanelli is now based in Chattanooga. The self-taught guitarist began playing when he was 14 years old, scoring his first paid gig at 16.

He’s pursued music as a career ever since.

Fanelli will perform at Jazz’d with his trio on Tuesday. If you’re out and about on Sunday, March 18, pop in Goorin Brothers Hat Shop on Broughton Street to see him performing live in-store.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 7-10:30 P.M., FREE

NAVY GANGS, ANNA MCCLELLAN @EL-ROCKO LOUNGE

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Experience a night of Omaha-rooted, Brooklyn-living indie rock.

Navy Gangs originally formed in Omaha, following music instead of finishing high school. The band saved up and moved to Brooklyn, finding a new home at guitarist Noah Kohll’s grandmother’s house and transforming it into a makeshift studio. It was there that the group recorded its debut self-titled EP, released in 2016 via Modern Sky. With just the right amount of dirt, sunny arrangements, and infectious hooks, Navy Gangs holds tight to its Omaha indie rock tradition and pairs it with a DIY ease.

Anna McClellan is a songwriter based in Brooklyn with Omaha origins. She released her second album, Yes and No, in February, via Father/Daughter Records. A record of reflective piano pop written during a solo trip through the country, Yes and No is a reassuring, contemplative album of beautiful, sometimes humorous, lyricism and McClellan’s clear, decisive, worn-on-the-very-edges voice.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 9 P.M., FREE, 21+

COREY SMITH @THE STAGE ON BAY

CHEW @CONGRESS STREET SOCIAL CLUB

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Beloved Georgia songwriter Corey Smith has been making regular stops at The Stage on Bay to perform for the audiences that have supported him over ten albums.

His Savannah stop marks the end of Smith’s Great Wide Underground Tour. The musician embarked on the tour as a way to celebrate the palpable shift in country music and a return to authenticity—something Smith has cherished over popularity throughout his career. In addition to authenticity, he’s long celebrated creative freedom and doing things his way as an independent artist. Fans, keep those fingers crossed for some new songs in the set—Smith is currently working on a new album.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, DOORS AT 7 P.M., SHOW AT 8 34 P.M., $25-30 VIA TICKETFLY.COM, ALL-AGES

A live favorite, CHEW returns to dominate the stage at Congress Street Social Club.

Blending jazz, psychedelic, rock ‘n’ roll, and ambient music, the Atlanta-based trio has been hypnotizing audiences around the world since its formation. Featuring the incredible drum chops of Sarah Wilson, bassist Brandon Pittman, and guitarist Brett Regan, the band has captured fans as far away as France and as close as Savannah itself.

CHEW most recently released the six-track album A Fine Accoutrement.

Released in November 2017 via Stolen Body Records, the tracks welcome additional instrumentation in the form of synthesizers and vibraphone to create an otherworldly journey of a listen.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 10 P.M., FREE, 21+

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WEDNESDAY 3.14 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Ben Lewis, 9:30 p.m.

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

Bayou Cafe Ray Tomasino, 9 p.m.

Boomy’s Eric Culberson Band, 10 p.m. coffee deli Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m.

Five Oaks Taproom Eric Britt, 8 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Claire Frazier Quartet, 7 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Sarah Poole, 7 p.m.

The Jinx Radiation Risks, Skippy Spiral, Pointless Honey, 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Rachael’s 1190 Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.

The Sandbar Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 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.

The Wormhole Open Mic, 9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

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

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Trivia Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

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

World of Beer Trivia, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Hercules Bar & Grill Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Stafford’s Public House Weird Wednesdays Open Mic Comedy, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Open Mic Comedy, 8:30 p.m.

DJ

Little Lucky’s Live DJ SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

THURSDAY 3.15 LIVE MUSIC

B & D Burgers (Congress St.) Willie Jackson and the Tybee Blues Band, 5 p.m.

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

Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m.

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

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

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

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Jody Espina Quartet, 7 p.m.

House of Strut House Boogie: Deep Disco, 10 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ramona the Band, 7 p.m.

The Jinx Lullwater, Polar Waves, 10 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub

Radiation Risks, Skippy Spiral, Pointless Honey @THE JINX

It’s a night of noise, psych-punk, and synth-punk at The Jinx.

Buffalo’s Radiation Risks headlines with locals Skippy Spiral and Pointless Honey.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 10 P.M., 21+ (Pooler) Trivia PS Tavern Rachael Shaner, 9 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m.

River House Levi Moore Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

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

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright, Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Thomas Claxton Duo, Liquid Ginger, Nickel Bag of Funk, DJ Natty Heavy, 3 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.

The Wyld Dock Bar Oyster Roast w/ the Train Wrecks, 5 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Brewer’s Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

Southbound Brewing Company Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia, 8 p.m.

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

KARAOKE

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.

Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke Totally Awesome Bar 80s and 90s Karaoke, 10 p.m.

World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.

DJ

The Jinx Live DJ, 10 p.m.

Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Live DJ Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

Foxy Loxy Cafe Vinyl Appreciation, 7 p.m.

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

Stafford’s Public House Open Mic, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 3.16 LIVE MUSIC

B & D Burgers (Congress St.) Christy Alan Band, 1 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, Brett Barnard and the Hitman Blues Band, Jon Lee and the Hextones, 1 p.m.

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

Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina Phillip Wise, 6:30 p.m.

Bowtie Barbecue Co. Cyril Durant, 6 p.m.

City Market Bucky & Barry, Bounty Hunter, Jack Love Band, High Velocity, 8 Mile Bend, 10 a.m.

Coach’s Corner Monkey Man Congress Street Social Club DJ Precisa, Chew, 5 p.m.

Craic Stage In for a Penny, Bottles & Cans, Cranford Hollow, The Eric Culberson Band, Lyn Avenue, noon Dockside Seafood Bluegrass Happy Hour, 4 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge Funk You, Whitehall, 10 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft. Laiken Williams, 8 p.m.

The Jinx Lulu the Giant, Joe Nelson and James Pittman, Damon and the Shitkickers, Bottles & Cans, Cold Heart Canyon, Blood on the Harp, 12:30 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music

Morrell Park Strange Boat, Randy Knight and Parrot Party, The Bill Miles Band, Mystery Machine, Love Sick Radio, 12:30 p.m.

Pour Larry’s Jacob and the Good People, 8 p.m.

PS Tavern Drive, 9 p.m.

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

Rocks on the Roof Jawan Mathis and JD Music Group, 8 p.m.

Rousakis Plaza American Hologram, Keith & Ross, SYR, Erin Alvey O’Sullivan, Lance Stinson, 12:30 p.m.

Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m.

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

Saddle Bags Radio Romance, 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

Slainte Stage Sarah Poole, The Hitman Band, Bobby Lee Rodgers and Andrew Gil, The Train Wrecks, Liquid Ginger, 12:30 p.m.

Southbound Brewing Company Kung Fu The Stage on Bay Corey Smith, 8 p.m.

Taste of India Don Read, 6:30 p.m.

Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Jon Lee and the Hextones, 6 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright, Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe The New High, Broadcast 90, U-Phonik, DJ Natty Heavy, 3 p.m.

World of Beer In For a Penny, 3 p.m.

The Wormhole Basshole IV, 10 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Coach’s Corner Movies & Music Trivia, 8 p.m.

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 7 p.m.

Brewer’s Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke, 8 p.m.

The Islander Karaoke, 10 p.m.

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

Sunny’s Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

COMEDY

Bull Street Labs Mystery Meat: The Mixtape Vol. 1, 8 p.m.

Foxy Loxy Cafe Comedy Night, 7:30 p.m.

DJ

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

El-Rocko Lounge DJ D-Frost Hercules Bar & Grill DJ Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Live DJ Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok, 10 p.m.

Tree House DJ Phive Star

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock, 9 p.m.

Club One Drag Show

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B & D Burgers (Congress St.) Everchange, 1 p.m.

Barrelhouse South Greco, the Norm, Mayday, Little Stranger, Groove Town Assault, 4 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, Ben Keiser, Brett Barnard and the Hitman Blues Band, 1 p.m.

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

Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina The Mandrakes, 6:30 p.m.

City Market Twinz, Jack Love Band, Bounty Hunter, 8 Mile Bend, High Velocity, 8 a.m.

Club Elan St. Patrick’s Day Party w/ DJ Remy and DJ Madd Max, 8 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Versatile Band, The Hypnotics, DJ Square One, 2 p.m.

The Crab Shack The Junkanoo, 6:30 p.m.

Craic Stage In For a Penny, SYR, Ember City, Souls Harbor, 1 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge The Whitehall Groove Band, 11 a.m., Pajahm, CLVLND, 11:30 p.m.

Fia Rua Irish Pub Josh Johansson, 4 p.m.

Flashback ShamRock-A-Licious, 9 p.m.

Foxy Loxy Cafe Fire and Wine w/ Waits & Co., 7 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Puzzullo/Thornton Jazz Quartet, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Train Wrecks, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Lulu the Giant, The F Bombs, The Train Wrecks, Damon and the Shitkickers, Bottles & Cans, Crazy Man Crazy, Lust for Vomit (Pogues Cover), The Gang’s All Here (Dropkick Murphys Cover), noon Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Seldom Sober, Carroll Brown, Frank Emerson, 1 p.m.

Morrell Park The Hitman Band, Erin Alvey O’Sullivan, Lance Stinson, The Eric Culberson Band, Emerald Empire City, noon The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Pour Larry’s Jacob and the Good People, 1 & 7 p.m.

The Rail Pub In for a Penny, 4 p.m.

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

Rousakis Plaza SYR, Wild Planes, Voodoo Soup, Thomas Claxton and the Myth, Liquid Ginger, noon Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m.

Saddle Bags Andy Velo and the Daniel Lee Band, 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

Slainte Stage Laiken Love, Danielle Hicks and the Resistance, Lyn Avenue, Cranford Hollow, Mystic Vibrations, 1:30 p.m.

Stafford’s Public House DJ Carlito Baby, 8 p.m.

The Stage on Bay Irish on the Bay, 9 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Jawan Mathis and JD Music Group, 6 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Frank Bright, Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Dave Landeo, Tokyo Joe, U-Phonik, Whiskey Run,

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Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Bucky and Barry, 9:30 p.m.

World of Beer In For a Penny, 8 p.m.

The Wormhole Underwear Comedy Party, 8 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m.

The Chromatic Dragon 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.

PS Tavern Karaoke

COMEDY

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

DJ

Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m.

Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 p.m.

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

Tree House DJ Phive Star

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Barrelhouse South Boozy Breakfast, 7 a.m.

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

SUNDAY 3.18 LIVE MUSIC

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m.

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

Flashback Open Jam, 5 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft.

Huxsie Scott, 7 p.m.

Goorin Bros. Gino Fanelli, 2 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eric Britt, 7 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson PS Tavern CC Witt, 1 p.m.

River House Ricky Standard Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, Liquid Ginger, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Brewer’s Sports Bar and Grill Family Trivia, 5 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Trivia, 8 p.m.

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

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

DJ

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

Saddle Bags Bar Olympics

MONDAY 3.19 LIVE MUSIC

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 10 p.m.

Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m.

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

The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

The Britannia British Pub Bingo, 8 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Bingo

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.

COMEDY

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

Foxy Loxy Cafe Acoustic Tuesday w/ City Hotel, 7 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Jeremy Davis and the Equinox Quintet, 7 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Gino Fanelli, 7 p.m.

The Jinx Beat and Track Battles w/ DJ Precisa, 11 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.

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

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Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m.

Coach’s Corner Trivia, 8 p.m.

CoCo’s Sunset Grille Trivia, 7 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Trivia, 10 p.m.

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

McDonough’s Bingo, 7 p.m.

Mellow Mushroom Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

PS Tavern Poker Rachael’s 1190 Adults Only Trivia, 9 p.m.

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

The Wormhole Trivia, 10:30 p.m.

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Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 7 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

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El-Rocko Lounge 117 Whitaker St. 912-495-5808

Exclusives Bar & Grille 2003 Greenwood Street 912-695-2116

Fannie’s on the Beach 1613 Strand Ave.

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

Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina 2518 Hwy 17

The Rail Pub 405 W. Congress St.

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CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH

‘Jewels from the Past’ opens at Roots Up

Betty Nathan’s collage collection inspires awe

BY RACHAEL FLORA

CONNECT SAVANNAH | MAR 14-20, 2018

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THE Betty Alder Nathan collection at Roots Up Gallery needs to be seen to be believed.

The collages take up the entire 90-foot wall at the gallery, which in itself is impressive. But get closer to the pieces and you’ll realize that each collage is made up of easily hundreds of other pieces, all salvaged from thrift shops or her children’s bedrooms. Small toys, beads, other pieces of wood—Nathan glued it all down with a meticulous hand.

“Her son Harris would say she’d start with one piece,” curator Russell Kueker explains, “but sometimes you can’t quite figure out which piece started it.”

As you look closer at the display, which includes a whopping 170 pieces, the sheer amount of pieces starts to get overwhelming. Kueker placed some on tables or the floor in an effort to show as many as possible. There are even still 60 or 70 pieces in storage at the gallery.

“I don’t think she could stop,” says owner Leslie Lovell.

Nathan, who passed away in 2014, was clearly a prolific creator. Active on the craft show circuit, she constantly worked on her collages.

“She was very OCD,” notes Lovell. “She

was always working on something, but a lot of times she’d sit and work on something.

It’d take her eight hours, but she’d finish it in one sitting.”

“She always had things going on around the house,” Kueker adds. “Harris was like, ‘We’re trying to eat and she’s still got her glue out!’”

When Harris approached Roots Up several years ago with the full collection, Kueker and Lovell were fascinated by the sheer amount of work available. The show has been in the work since before their move, but they finally got around to putting the collection together.

“With her work, it helps to show it as one big collage, as you will,” Kueker says.

Nathan’s sense of humor shines through in these pieces. In one, a deer figurine’s leg broke off, so she glued a red bead to the stump and painted blood around it. In another, she painted tiny paintings to go into frames in a living room.

“In a lot of these, you can kind of see there’s smaller bits that she’s cut out and collaged around, and then there are some smaller panels that she decided to put together on a bigger piece to paint and collage together,” Kueker says.

Nathan’s father worked for Liberty Plumbing Supply and would recycle a lot of items, which in turn inspired her to collect items.

“Whatever was in the house was fair game to be hers, so when her kids went off

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to college, she went in their room and took things and used them, never to be regained again,” laughs Lovell.

The collection also features some of Nathan’s paintings, which give some insight into the way her collages work.

“In contrast with the collages, her paintings, I think, are very well composed,” Kueker says. “The color selection is really good, and they feature her humor as well.”

Nathan used puffy paint and stickers in her paintings, mimicking the way her collages feature tiny details.

Lovell says the show so far has attracted a lot of awe.

“At the opening, people were like, ‘What is that?’ They really got it,” she recalls.

“Even with the people just looking around, they were like, ‘Oh, my God,’ and then they understood it.” CS

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CULTURE BOOKS

The story of a slave trader

Jim Jordan’s latest book details the life of Savannahian Charles Lamar

BY RACHAEL FLORA

CONNECT SAVANNAH | MAR 14-20, 2018

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IMAGINE the last time you cleaned out your attic. Did you find anything important? How much old junk did you throw away?

Now imagine finding a book of letters a slave trader wrote in the 1850s that have been sought after for years.

That’s what happened in Montclair, New Jersey, in 1969. A couple moved in and found an old package of letters in the attic. The wife wanted to throw the letters away, but her husband thought they might be important. After the husband’s death in 2009, the wife called the Georgia Historical Society inquiring about the letters. The Georgia Historical Society called local historian Jim Jordan.

Jordan knew instantly the letters belonged to Charles Lamar, a persistent slave trader who commandeered the slave ship The Wanderer. In his years of research on Lamar and The Wanderer, Jordan had never come across the letters but knew they existed due to an 1886 article that quoted them.

Jordan put the letters, along with an overview of Lamar’s life, into his latest book, “The Slave-Trader’s Letter-Book: Charles Lamar, The Wanderer, and Other Tales of the African Slave Trade.”

“Charlie was a really out-of-control individual,” Jordan says. “He was outrageous.”

Lamar, a Savannah businessman, survived the explosion of the Pulaski when he was just 14 years old.

“One wonders whether that had any impact on the rest of his life,” Jordan muses, “but other people go through tragedies and don’t become outlaws. It’s an interesting point that when you research a person, you try to build blocks to craft a roadmap that will tell you how someone turned into a slave trader.”

Lamar was involved in the filibustering movement of the 1850s that sought to gain control of South American countries as a way to increase the slave power

in Congress. For the rest of his life, he attempted to get involved in the slave trade, all ending poorly. His most notorious attempt, though, was the slave ship The Wanderer in 1858.

“It’s an incredible story,” Jordan says.

“It was the first known successful landing of African slaves on American shores in forty years. I don’t know about any others.

The book is about what happens after the slaves are landed, how they’re distributed, how the law comes down on them.”

The Wanderer landed at Jekyll Island with 400 slaves, and the size of the cargo sparked attention.

“He wasn’t particularly discreet,” Jordan says. “A good part of the book after that has to do with how Charlie reacted to the authorities. He stuck his tongue out at them, and the net result of that is that nobody paid for the crime.”

The Wanderer was eventually seized by the government.

“They held a trial in admiralty court and [Lamar’s] father-in-law was the district court judge,” Jordan explains.

“He ruled on it saying that the ship was used in slave trade and he would put it up for auction. Guess who was there? Lamar—he bought it back. He had cahones.”

Lamar passed away in one of the final battles of the Civil War, and the letterbook ended up with his father, Gazaway Lamar.

Jordan traced the letterbook, which was included in Gazaway’s will, through several administrators of the estate, ending up in that attic in New Jersey.

At the Ships of the Sea discussion, Jordan will also discuss the slave trade and its complexities.

“A lot of people just don’t understand the slave trade in general,” Jordan says. “I just want to explain to people that it was legal, there was a transition period, and then it was illegal. When it was illegal, it was totally different from when it was legal.” CS Jim Jordan will discuss his book and sign copies at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum on Mar. 21 at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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POSSIBILITIÉS TROIS — Join Craig Steven’s Experimental Printmaking class for Possibilitiés Trois. All work created in this show has redefined the definition of a printed digital image. Participating Artists: Craig Stevens, Ann Van Epps, Keri Cronan, Kylie Petrie, Mady Sieracki and Tricia Virtue. free and open to the public March 15-17. 912.

231. 7105. info@sulfurstudios.org. facebook. com/events/425241631255792/. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. REMEMBERING THE GREAT WAR — In honor of the centennial anniversary of the signing of the Armistice of World War I, the City of Savannah presents “Remembering the Great War.” On display at City Hall through December 2018, “Remembering the Great War” commemorates the contributions and sacrifices made by citizens of Savannah during World War II. March 14-Dec. 31. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS ALONG THE LINES — Through March 16.

East + Up, 6 E. Liberty St. ALTER EGO — SCAD presents “Alter Ego,” a group exhibition offering diverse approaches to the broad theme of the artist’s alter ego.

The exhibition, featuring various artistic practices, follows a rich history of persona, but offer fresh approaches that critique or celebrate notions of celebrity, commodity culture, reality and fiction. Through March 31.

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BEACONS — An illuminated installation in the Museum’s North Garden created by artists Karen McVay Butch and Martha Enzmann inspired by lighthouses and beacons - beacons to light and guide, and sometimes to warm. Through March 18. shipsofthesea. org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

BONAVENTURE: A HISTORIC CEMETERY IN ART — Steeped in art and history, Bonaventure Cemetery is one of Savannah’s most scenic locales, attracting visitors since the early 19th century. Drawn from Telfair’s and others’ collections, this exhibition includes paintings, prints, photographs, and sculpture inspired by or connected to the cemetery. Through Sep. 23. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. CARBON — Jennifer Moss is interested in discovering inherent properties of the materials she works with and highlighting these qualities through unexpected material interactions. Through April 12. In Vino Veritas, 102 E. Liberty St.

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CARRIE MAE WEEMS: SEA ISLAND SERIES — Considered one of the most influential contemporary artists, Carrie Mae Weems (American, b. 1953) has continued to explore the African American experience throughout her career.

Weems became interested in the unique Gullah-Geechee culture found on the Sea Islands off the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina while studying folklore in graduate school at the University of California, Berkeley, and the resultant Sea Islands Work by Marcee Musgrove is at Starland Cafe. series made between 1991-1992 comprises black-and-white photovarious media, including photography, video, graphs with lyrical, folkloric texts devoted to sculpture and installation, often employing a Gullah-Geechee communities. Through May playfulness in her practice to explore darker 6. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the themes. Through Aug. 19. scadmoa.org/.

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CONNECTION: SEEING WITH THE MIND’S EYE — Marcee Musgrove has pursued abstraction as a soul driven expression of the connection of people and place that exist both inside and outside of ourselves as individuals. This exhibition represents a full range of her career exploring nature, color and place. Through April 10. Starland Cafe, 11 East 41st St. DRAWN — Featuring pen, pencil, crayon works and more. Through March 30. Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty, 417 Whitaker St. FADE INTO BLACK — Pia Camil lives and works in Mexico City. “Fade into Black” is curated by Humberto Moro, SCAD curator of exhibitions. Through July 15. May Poetter Gallery (SCAD), 342 Bull St. GIL GILLIS: ABSTRACTION IN WAX — Gil works in encaustic (beeswax) to create pieces inspired by his love of abstraction, color, shape and texture. His ability to contrast the wax surface from placid to dynamic creates a body of work always in flux. Free Through March 15. 912-721-5007. anna.quinlivan@ kesslercollection.com. grandbohemiangallery.com/. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St. I DID IT AGAIN — SCAD Museum of Art presents “I Did It Again,” an exhibition of four re-configured installations by Italian multimedia artist Paola Pivi. The artist works in many international contexts and uses

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1966) is a conceptual artist whose work is a meditation on the color black, specifically as an entry point into discussions of identity, race, and masculinity. Benjamin creates multilayered and large-scale sculptures and video installations, incorporating history, text, and popular culture. This solo presentation at Telfair Museums will be the artist’s largest presentation to date and includes largescale video installation, sculpture, and new site-specific works. Through May 6. telfair. org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. RELIEF PAINTINGS AND STILL LIFES — Lind Hollingsworth works in mixed media, striving to capture the character of both the southeast’s flora and fauna and man-made structures through “relief” paintings which incorporate clay, collage, photo transfers, found objects and paint. Mary Ellen McLaughlin will display still life pieces in her unique, exquisitely realistic style. Through March 31. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr.

CULTURE IRISH DELIGHTS

Give some love to local food & bev this St. Patrick’s Day AS YOU’RE ransacking your closet for shades of green and planning your spot for the parade, servers are stocking their aprons and bartenders are preparing themselves for the inevitable Guinness keg change.

This Saturday, give our food and bev industry some with our list of places that are doing something a little extra.

The Pirate’s House hosts two buffets on Saturday. The first, a breakfast buffet at 7 a.m., features corned beef hash and green grits among other breakfast staples for $12.95. The second, a lunch buffet at 11 a.m., has all your Southern fixins for $14.95.

Moon River Brewing Company serves a limited menu and their seasonal Irish stout all day Saturday. The best part? Their outdoor beer garden is open all day for drinking that doesn’t require a wristband.

The Rail Pub’s annual Kegs and Eggs party starts bright and early at 8 a.m., serving a complimentary full breakfast with

The Collins Quarter is one of many spots hosting special events.

purchase of a beverage. There’s even free stuff for the early birds.

Congress Street Up’s bartenders will have a drink cart posted up outside Ellis Square with Irish Chatham Artillery Punch, PBR draft and bottles, Dubliner shots, and Dubliner car bombs.

For those seeking a really early start,

McDonough’s opens at 6 a.m. They’ll serve breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m. and host bagpipe bands throughout the day.

Barrelhouse South has a boozy breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. $10 gets you all you can eat, and $15 gets you all you can drink.

Longtime Savannah favorite Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub on River Street is a nobrainer stop on Saturday. They open at 1 p.m. and have Traditional Irish music all day by Seldom Sober, Carroll Brown, and Frank Emerson.

Don’t want to buy a wristband? 17 Hundred 90 is located outside the wristband zone and opens at 7 a.m. They have one of Savannah’s most classic bar scenes, and an outstanding menu to boot.

The Collins Quarter will turn into a private St. Patrick’s club with an open bar and food buffet on Saturday. Enjoy streetfront parade route seating with wait staff service. Tickets are $200 and are limited to the first 80 people.

The Desoto hosts its annual Irish breakfast with corned beef hash, green grits, and green donuts. Your ticket includes the buffet and a day-long wristband for the restroom, which will

definitely come in handy later. The buffet starts at 6:30 a.m. Adult tickets are $20, and children’s tickets are $10.

Prohibition opens at 10 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day with a limited menu through the evening. Most importantly, on March 15, Prohibition will attempt to beat the world record of selling the most Irish coffees in one day. Prohibition’s owners James Walsh, Ray Burns, and Jim McCourt, all from Belfast, Ireland, have agreed to give a percentage of the proceeds of all Irish coffees sold that day to the Savannah Firefighters Association’s Fallen Firefighters Fund.

Thought ironically a teetotaler, President Jimmy Carter paid a visit to Pinkie Masters bar on St. Patrick’s Day 1978.

This favorite local bar right near the parade route will open early St. Patrick’s morning and always has something interesting going on.

Last but not least, if you’re seeking a truly traditional Irish pub experience, don’t forget about O’Connell’s on Drayton. This quiet and friendly pub is off the beaten tourist path but is as Irish as it gets.

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IT’S springtime in Savannah. The birds are chirping, the azaleas are blooming, blankets of yellow pollen cover the city, and daylight savings has kicked in.

For those of us who live here year-round, we can all agree that spring in the South measures up to Goldilocks’ preference, not too hot and not too cold, it’s just right.

Since the frosty winter has finally melted away, people have begun to shed their outer layers, spending more time in the great outdoors. While some may stroll around downtown, weaving in and out of squares, others can be found jogging laps around Forsyth Park.

These are classic ways to inaugurate the warmer weather, but if you’re looking for a unique experience, The Savannah Picnic Company has got you covered.

The Savannah Picnic Company is Savannah’s only full-service luxury picnic service. Owner Chelsea Rowe designs lavished Parisian picnics in parks and yards

all across Savannah.

Her love for nature and eating beautiful food as well as her creative innovation inspired Rowe to develop this personalized picnic amenity.

There is something so intimate and peaceful about a picnic. From the dewy grass and warm breeze to the lush blankets and snug pillows, noshing al fresco captures the perfect moment. A picnic is intentional and effortful, perhaps that’s the reason why it is such a special event.

The Savannah Picnic Company started from humble beginnings in March 2016.

Rowe went from booking 4-5 picnics in 2016 to over 50 last year.

She explains that most clientele utilize The Savannah Picnic Company for celebrations such as anniversaries, birthdays and bachelor/bachelorette parties.

“I want to help people celebrate something. I want to be apart of their memory in Savannah,” says Rowe.

Whether Rowe arranges a picnic for two, to set the scene for an epic proposal, or composes a Gulfstream company picnic for 200 employees, attention to detail is top priority.

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Each picnic is a personalized representation of the celebration and of those experiencing it. After consultation, Rowe designs color palettes and arrangements to suit her guests.

The foundation to every picnic is a cozy blanket. To guard picnickers from a soggy bottom, Rowe places a tarp underneath the blanket. Layered on top are plush pillows, silky blankets, and lounge seating.

Distressed vintage low-legged tables, only a foot or two off the ground, are adorned with fine stoneware dishes, golden chargers, wine goblets and silverware.

Glass cloches are cloaked over French patisserie fruit tartlets, beckoning you to sit and stay a while. Vases of freshly arranged flowers perfume the site. Baskets of scratch-made croissants and baguettes sit alongside a marble charcuterie board of cured meats accompanied by local cheeses and seasonal fruit.

Rowe partners with local purveyors to provide the most seasonal and freshest menu items. Handmade croissants, baguettes and French fruit tartlets are from Le Café Gourmet, an authentic French café in Savannah.

Cheeses like southern goat cheese with bourbon and pecan or Havarti with dill are sourced from Smith Brothers Butcher Shop. Other pastries and confections are

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procured from Café M and Two Smart Cookies.

“I like to give my guests lots of food. I do not want them to walk away thinking that they didn’t get enough to eat,” Rowe explains.

Patrons can choose from a variety of menu options ranging from baskets of cheese and charcuterie and gourmet sandwiches to desserts and French pastries.

Selections of locally bottled sodas, scratchmade marmalades, herb butters and pâte

de fruit (fruit gummies) complement the goods. Rowe personally picks up each component of the menu.

It wouldn’t be a Savannah picnic without some bubbly or a brewsky, so if the picnic is set up at a residence or downtown, picnickers can bring their own alcohol. Rowe hopes to obtain a wine license soon, as most clients request wine glasses as part of the package.

As a busy mother of four, wife, local children’s book author and business owner,

Rowe counts her blessings every day. Since each picnic lasts two hours, Rowe remains no more than 15 minutes away from the site, in case her guests need anything. She utilizes this precious downtime to spend quality time with one of her children.

“We get coffee or have lunch together, just me and them for two hours. God has blessed me in a way I was not expecting,” says Rowe. CS Visit www.savannahpicniccompany.com

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pages of comic page artwork and a handful of vintage animation cels.

White Whale you should know by now.

Located on Bull Street a block south of Forsyth Park, White Whale has been Savannah’s primary craft beer-only bottle shop for a while now. If you follow White Whale on Instagram you’ll see that they often make references to comics in their posts, so it will come as no surprise that the owners of White Whale are comic book fans themselves.

Craft beer and superheroes have never been more popular than they are right now. This event is perfect for these two local super hero retailers to team up and bring happiness and love to their nerd

friends.

This collaborative event is set to take place on March 31 10:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., perfect timing if you’re already attending the Farmers Market. With White Whale only a block away it’s an easy walk to pick up a six pack or a growler and a few comics while you’re at it.

Now that Savannah allows White Whale to serve pints in shop you can peruse Neighborhood Comics wares while enjoying a glass of excellent craft beer. You can find White Whale at 1207 Bull Street and, until you can find them in their store Neighborhood Comics can be found at https://neighborhoodcomics.com. CS

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ALL NERDS are the same. The definition of a nerd is “a single-minded expert in a particular technical field,” so let’s shake off those negative connotations and embrace the title of craft beer nerd.

If you are a craft beer nerd then you know all about craft beer, and what IPA, DIPA, ABV, IBU, RIS are. I’ll bet you even have a want list, maybe a long list of stouts you want to try or craft beer whales you want to hunt down and trade for.

This makes you no different than your comic book nerd brethren. They too have a want list, maybe a list of X-Men or Batman comics or maybe it’s a long list of comic book whales they are willing to hunt down on eBay. Maybe you’re one of those truly poor souls who is both a comic book nerd and a craft beer nerd. You, my friend, are truly my brother. We’re all in the same boat no matter how you look at it, so let’s join forces.

On March 31, White Whale Craft Ales will host an event that will bring both of these two worlds together. Savannah’s newest comic store, Neighborhood Comics will be setting up at White Whale for a pop up event that also coincides with the Forsyth Farmers Market.

You may not have heard of Neighborhood Comics and that wouldn’t be surprising -- they are very new to Savannah and don’t yet have a brick and mortar location.

Neighborhood Comics is a locally owned operation that focuses on sharing the art and culture of comic books. They sell comics and comic related artwork and animation cels.

They say it this way, “We love comic books. The art, the storytelling, the history. So much of our current popular culture is driven by square panels, bright colors and sounds written out into words.

Neighborhood Comics is our way of contributing to this culture. We create custom experiences designed for real comic book nerds.”

Neighborhood Comics has popped up at a few local events, including the Rick and Morty Mobile event and at Savannah Comic Con a few weeks ago, and plan on continuing to do these pop up events from time to time until they are able to open a walk in store.

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A Wrinkle in Time

A WRINKLE IN TIME

OO A literary classic becomes a cinematic clunker with A Wrinkle in Time, the ambitious but ultimately disappointing adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s lovely 1962 novel.

Remaining faithful enough to the plot of the book, this screen version finds Meg Murry (Storm Reid), still understandably upset over the disappearance of her scientist father (Chris Pine) four years earlier, being handed an opportunity to locate him thanks to the involvement of three celestial beings. Introduced to Meg and her friend Calvin (Levi Miller) by her younger brother Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe), the trio of Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey), Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon) and Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling) informs the children that Dr. Murry vanished upon discovering that the fabric of time and space can fold on itself.

But Dr. Murry is now being held prisoner by an evil interstellar entity known simply as “It,” and with the members of The Losers’ Club off in their own movie, it’s up to these comparable outcasts to save the day – and the universe.

Ava DuVernay, who earned an Oscar nomination for the mesmerizing documentary 13th and should have earned one for the powerful drama Selma, seems paralyzed with reverence for the source material, as her direction is atypically muted and her set-pieces alarmingly flat.

For a film that traffics in imagination and phantasmagorical sights, A Wrinkle in Time is surprisingly cumbersome in its visual splendor, with much of the film caught in a chokehold that’s mercilessly

being applied by impersonal and deadening visual effects.

Worse, most of the actors are urged to deliver their dialogue in monotonous rather than melodious waves, none more so than poor Storm Reid. Winfrey sounds like she’s already practicing for a presidential run, speaking her words in measured and drowsy tones, while Kaling’s Mrs. Who barely registers as a character. Only Witherspoon seems to be having any fun in her role, providing the picture with some much-needed pep (and until his character turns into a more verbose version of Pet Sematary’s Gage in the third act, McCabe also adds some life to the proceedings with his boyish enthusiasm).

A Wrinkle in Time is recommended for children, who will enjoy its colorful palette and benefit from its messages involving individuality, self-worth, anti-bullying, and other notable pursuits. But for the adults who accompany them, their only interest in Time will be in determining how much of it remains before the closing credits begin their roll.

GRINGO

OOP A-list actors cutting loose is the prime draw of Gringo, an irreverent comedy in which Charlize Theron mocks the deaf, Joel Edgerton informs a Mexican that “Yo quiero Taco Bell,” and David Oyelowo is shown gettin’ jiggy wit it.

Oyelowo, Selma’s MLK, here plays Harold Soyinka, who, when he’s not busy singing along to Will Smith in his car, is being played the patsy by practically everyone around him. Too nice for this world, the sweet and trusting Harold works for

bosses (Edgerton and Theron) ready to sell him out, loves a wife (Thandie Newton) who’s been cheating behind his back, and runs afoul of a powerful drug lord known as (with apologies to Marvel) The Black Panther (Carlos Corona).

The only decent person he encounters during his disaster-plagued business trip to Mexico is a fellow American named Sunny (Amanda Seyfried) – he might be able to trust a cheery mercenary (Sharlto Copley) who unexpectedly arrives on the scene, but he’s not entirely certain.

A hot mess of a movie, Gringo initially maintains interest with its various twists and turns. But as the film progresses, the storyline splinters rather than gels, and the climax is the usual standardprocedure car chase followed by the usual standard-issue shootout. Still, the picture nevertheless benefits from its engaging roster of actors, including Oyelowo in an immensely likable turn.

Best of all, though, is Theron, who has lately been testing her action credentials with the likes of Atomic Blonde and Mad Max: Fury Road. This time, she prefers to flex her comedic muscles, resulting in a ferociously funny performance that takes no prisoners.

A FANTASTIC WOMAN

OOO The newly anointed Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film, the Chilean import A Fantastic Woman tells the story of Marina (an excellent Daniela Vega), a waitress who’s the partner of the affluent and older Orlando (Francisco Reyes). Late one night, Orlando discovers he doesn’t feel well, and it isn’t long after being taken to the hospital that he passes away.

Everyone is allowed to mourn in proper fashion after Orlando’s death – his ex-wife, his brother, his children. Everyone, that is, except Marina. Because she’s a trans woman, she is treated horribly by almost everyone she encounters. She’s bullied by one of Orlando’s grown kids. She’s badgered by an investigator whose specialty is sex crimes. And she’s forbidden by Orlando’s disgusted ex-wife from attending his funeral.

Writer-director Sebastián Lelio indulges in a couple of flights of fancy during the course of A Fantastic Woman, but they’re superfluous moments that really aren’t required. This is a movie that’s at its best when it operates simply and without flourish, satisfied merely to point out the awfulness of people when they refuse to show basic human decency toward those who are different. Like Get Out, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and other 2017 Oscar-entrusted peers, it’s a movie of the moment, similarly pleading for hope and change against formidable, unfortunate odds. 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. third Thursday of every month. (912) 341-7427. livingliberally. org/drinking/chapters/GA/savannah.

Tondee’s Tavern, 7 E. Bay Street.

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.

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

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

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

AUDITIONS AND CALLS FOR ENTRIES

AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA Open to students enrolled in primary grades through high school and including Armstrong students (available for course credit). Auditions, by appointment, are in Armstrong Fine Arts Hall. To schedule an audition, e-mail: savaayo@yahoo.com. Info is also available at www.savaayo.org. AYO is sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, www.savannahfriendsofmusic. com ongoing. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR TEDXSAVANNAH Speaker applications open Monday, Nov. 20 for the 2018 TEDxSavannah, scheduled for May 11, 2018. For details, go to tedxsavannah.com on Nov. 20 or visit the TEDxSavannah Facebook page. Ticket sales begin March 12. Through May 11.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER 500 High school students aged 16 and over, who are currently enrolled in either public or private school are encouraged to apply for the Summer 500 internship program.

Summer 500 internships will pay a minimum of $8 an hour with a minimum of 32 hours a week. Students will be required to pass

a pre-employment drug test, and interns will be placed in jobs in either the public or private sector. The summer internship program helps students gain valuable experience and create important networking connections. Students who are interested in this internship opportunity are asked to submit an application, which can be found online at the City of Savannah’s website at www.savannahga.gov/summer500. Through March 30.

CALL FOR AUDITIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DELILAHS DANCE CABARET The Downtown Delilahs dance cabaret are holding auditions for several upcoming shows. To set up an audition, contact Jade Bills at 912-272-7601. Through March 28.

No physical address given, none.

CALL FOR COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION The Downtown Neighborhood Association is accepting grant applications from community organizations which have an impact on the greater downtown area, particularly those that help or enrich the residential quality of life. The DNA is looking for proposals that support the downtown area in the following ways: Youth Development, Humanitarian Causes, Beautification/Improvement in the Downtown Area, and Arts and Culture Life. The application process can be found on the DNA website, savannahdna.org.

The deadline for submission is March 14. Questions shoudl be directed to kbrenneman@savannahdna.org. Through March 14. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR A SENSE OF HOME Ron Longsdorf will create a site-specific installation in the Jepson Center’s Barnard Street windows for Boxed In/Break Out and is seeking participation. He is asking residents of Savannah/Chatham County to submit a photo interpreting the idea of a sense of home. Please email high quality, high resolution images to Ron at ronlongsdorf@gmail.com by Monday, March 19 to have your photo considered. Through March 19. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR HELEN LEVITT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Both amateur and professional photographers are invited to freely interpret the theme ‘Contemporary Life in America.’

Participants are encouraged to submit between three and six photos starting January 15, 2018. The deadline for entries is March 23, 2018. Winners of the contest will receive cash prizes ranging from $50 to $250, as well as being featured in Aint-Bad Magazine, an independent publisher of new photographic art, and a solo exhibit in a Savannah gallery.For more information, go to a-towngetdown.com. Through March 23.

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR VIGNETTE SAVANNAH Vignette Savannah is looking for

HAPPENINGS IS CONNECT SAVANNAH’S LISTING OF COMMUNITY EVENTS, CLASSES AND GROUPS. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT CONNECTSAVANNAH.COM TO SUBMIT A LISTING. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EDIT OR CUT LISTINGS DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS.

contributors in writing and photography! vSav’s tagline is “Indulging in Savannah’s most coveted decor, design, & awe-inspiring spaces.” Contribute to the blog and social media channels with your writing and/ or photography (credit will be given) featuring restaurants, coffee shops, or any other creative spaces and design you find inspiring! Preference will be given to students/professionals that can be consistent contributors-- build a portfolio with the vSav blog and on its social media channels and gain a reference in the process! Visit vignettesavannah.com and email Anita at vignettesavannah@gmail. com to express your interest! ongoing.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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 LOCAL PRODUCTS AND RETAILERS FOR COHEN’S RETREAT ONSITE BOUTIQUE SHOP Cohen’s Retreat, a historic destination for art, food and community located in Savannah’s famed Moon River District, is seeking specialty retailers interested in placing their locally or regionally-made products in its onsite boutique shop, Brown Dog Market. Cohen’s Retreat is refreshing its product lines at Brown Dog Market to feature more of a mix of mainstream local products to include with their current artisan products. Retailers who would like access to some of Savannah’s largest neighborhoods located in and near the Moon River District are encouraged to apply for shelf space. Interested retailers should reach out to Colleen Smith at colleen. smith@cohensretreat.com or by calling 912.355.3336, ext. 4. Please include product name(s), description, price point, availability, contact information and any other essential details. ongoing. Cohen’s Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd. CALL FOR MUSICIANS FOR EFFINGHAM COUNTY ORCHESTRA Effingham Community Orchestra is now accepting additional musicians.

Instruments included are winds, orchestral strings and orchestral percussion. For information contact the Director at www. effinghamcommunityorchestra.org or call 912-826-5300 ext. 110. ongoing. No physical address given, 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 more information about the PROGrESS

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

CALL FOR WORLD WAR I ITEMS FOR CITY EXHIBIT The City of Savannah Research Library & Municipal Archives is currently planning a World War I Centennial exhibit for 2018 to honor Savannahians’ role in the war.

The City would like to include items from local residents and families to further personalize the exhibit. Residents are asked to share World War I related artifacts or documents with the City to help create the exhibit. To lend an item to the exhibit or to learn more about the exhibit, please contact Luciana Spracher, City of Savannah Library & Archives Director, at Lspracher@ savannahga.gov or (912) 651-6411. ongoing. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

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 CONTINUES ON P. 49 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.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

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

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BOATER SAFETY COURSE Chatham County Marine Patrol and Georgia Department of Natural Resources Rangers will be offering a free Boater Safety Course.

This course will cover all required equipment and laws to operate in Georgia waters. This course is a legal requirement for anyone born after January 1, 1998 that wants to operate any type of watercraft in Georgia waters. All students must bring or know their Social Security Number to receive an ID card upon passing the Boater Safety Exam. third Saturday of every month, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

912-264-7237. gooutdoorsgeorgia.com. savannahmall.com/. Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street.

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. 912-3583160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate. edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/.

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

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

COUNTRY TWO STEP Country Two Step Love Country Music?

Well, join us and learn how to dance to it.

Basics to beyond basic- we can teach you to move with ease around the dance floor to all of your favorite down south songs. $40.00 for 4 weeks Thu., March 15, 7-8 p.m.

612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. COUNTRY TWO STEP GROUP CLASS Country Two Step: no partner needed or experience required. 4 weeks for $40 or drop in for $15. $40 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 50 US Hwy 80 SE.

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. 323-539-1760.

DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL.COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. DUI PREVENTION GROUP Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers.

Meets monthly. $40/session 912-443-0410.

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

FANY’S SPANISH/ENGLISH INSTITUTE Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing. 912921-4646.

GETTING STARTED IN GENEALOGY Wednesdays, 10 AM – 11:30 AM, February 21 – March 28 at Southwest Chatham Library. This comprehensive 6 week program gives you skills to create a plan to research your family history. Lead by Charlie Bourland. Free and open to the public; registration required. Call 912-925-8305.

Free Wed., March 14, 10-11:30 a.m. 912-9258305. liveoakplga@liveoakpl.org. liveoakpl. org/genealogy/. liveoakpl.org. Live Oak Public Libraries, 2002 Bull Street.

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. JEWELER’S GUIDED OPEN STUDIO Use our space to practice your skills and knock out your personal pieces. Tuition includes access to the studio with support from Christina or one of her assistants.

Students are responsible for their own materials. Prerequisite of Jewelry I or similar instruction from another studio. $30 Fridays, 6 p.m. 912-289-8337. christina@ dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio. com. Join us for time to practice your skills and knock out some projects you’ve been dreaming up. Tuition includes access to the

studio with support from Christina or one of her assistants. Students are responsible for their own materials. Prerequisite of Jewelry I or similar instruction from another studio. $30 Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. 912-2898337. christina@dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcatstudio.com. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. KNITTING & CROCHET CLASSES Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website.

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

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

MOM & ME DANCE Mom and ME DANCE Join one of our newest and most popular classes for kids 4 and under with Mommy or Daddy! Learn to dance Ballroom, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop. Grab your space and let’s get the next generation dancing! $40 for 4 weeks Tue., March 20, 11-11:45 a.m. 612-4706683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES: ALL INSTRUMENTS, ALL AGES Portman’s Music Academy offers private lessons on piano, guitar (electric, acoustic, classical), mandolin, ukulele, banjo, bass guitar, drums, percussion, voice, clarinet, saxophone (alto and tenor), oboe, flute, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, DJ, Pro Logic, Composition, Ear Training, violin, viola, and cello. Group classes for beginner piano and guitar. Music Adventures for ages 5 to 7. ongoing. 912354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. 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. Tuesdays 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-on-

one or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES Photography Workshops: Beginner to Advanced level. 4-hour sessions. $250 per student. See website for complete list. 410251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotography. com. chrismorrisphotography.com/learn.

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

POWER SELF DEFENSE Get fit and develop powerful selfdefense skills. For active adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah.com.

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. westbroadstreetymca.org. 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. 323-539-1760.

DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL.COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. SENIOR BALLROOM FIT 55+ Senior Ballroom Fitness 55+ Calling all mature adults 55 and older! (Retired Military 50% off) Always wanted to learn how to

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ballroom dance? Don’t have a partner? Want to get in shape and have fun in the process?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this program is for you! Learn how to ballroom dance and get a great workout in the process. We use all styles of music that are modern or traditional. Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Jive, Samba, Foxtrot, Waltz, Hustle, and more! $40 for 4 weeks Wed., March 14, 11:30-12:30 a.m. 612-4706683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. 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 awardwinning 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

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

FIBER GUILD OF THE SAVANNAHS A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, and other fiber arts.

Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. ongoing. fiberguildsavannah. homestead.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. HISTORIC FLIGHT SAVANNAH A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing. 912-5961962. honorflightsavannah.org.

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

HOSTESS CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB 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, 6:15-7:15 p.m. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs.org. bullstreetlabs.com. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. 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.

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NOW HIRING TAKE YOUR CONSULTATIVE SALES EXPERIENCE TO A NEW LEVEL As a multimedia sales executive you’ll join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team. It will be your mission to consult with customers and develop customized, targeted multimedia solutions from a broad, diverse portfolio of exceptional products leveraging highly recognized local print and online brands in the greater Savannah, Georgia area.

You’ll also receive a generous compensation plan and much more.

To be a fit for the Multimedia Sales Representative role in our group, you will have: • Two or more years in consultative, solutions-oriented sales, with a track record of success, and a demonstrated understanding of needs-based selling • A Bachelor’s Degree • Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time-management skills • A valid driver’s license • Residency in the greater Savannah, GA area While this is a multimedia sales role where digital media sales experience is strongly preferred, it’s not required. At a minimum, however, you should have some knowledge of print advertising and the growing digital media marketing landscape.

Whatever your level of experience -- an active social media presence, experience creating websites, in-depth study of related topics and/or an understanding of terms/concepts like SEO/SEM, content marketing, programmatic advertising, audience targeting, retargeting, Google AdWords, CPM, CPC, etc. -- if you have the sales skills, motivation and passion to learn, we’ll provide the training and tools you need to succeed.

Connect Savannah is a Morris Multimedia company.

Take the first step. Send your resume and a cover letter to sales@connectsavannah.com

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

Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com.

PROOFREADER’S WHISKEY CLUB Membership includes the first whiskey drink free, free monthly private whiskey tastings from various brands, 15% off the member’s bill for the year, and a personalized book card including a list of 75 whiskeys in each chapter in the DeSoto library. Library series meetings will be the last Thursday of every month and include one free guest pass per member for the year. They will pick a book from the Edgar’s P&P library to hold their personalized book card which will be used to keep track of their progress on the whiskey list. $50 ongoing. eventbrite. com/e/proofreaders-whiskey-clubtickets-42943991635. proofsavannah.com.

Edgar’s Proof and Provision, 15 E. Liberty St. R.U.F.F. - RETIREES UNITED FOR THE FUTURE RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912344-5127. Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull Street.

SAFE KIDS SAVANNAH 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. 912-447-0943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. 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. careyhilliards.com. Carey Hilliard’s (Southside), 11111 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH NEWCOMERS CLUB Open to women who have lived in the 52 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 SACRED HARP SINGERS Savannah Sacred Harp Singers welcome you to join our monthly community singing on the second Saturday of the month from 2-4pm at Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church.

Sacred Harp is an American tradition of singing hymns in four part harmony. No particular religious affiliation is required or endorsed. All are welcome. No experience necessary. ongoing. Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church, 10050 Ferguson Ave. SAVANNAH TOASTMASTERS Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the Conference Room C. ongoing. 912-484-6710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. SAVANNAH VEGGIES AND VEGANS Join the Facebook group to find out more about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and to hear about upcoming local events.

Mondays.

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.

UKULELE CLUB Open to the public, instruction available, and loaner ukuleles provided! What more could you want? Tue., March 20, 7 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 671 Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-656-6818. jsphmtler@ gmail.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.

CONCERTS

THE LOVE AND SOUL EXPERIENCE Kimberly Gunn Music Presents The Love and Soul Experience every third Friday of the month beginning May 17th. There will be music, poetry, comedy, creative arts, and networking. Kimberly Gunn Music and

friends will provide musical entertainment.

An event for ages 18 and up. $10 Admission $12 VIP third Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. (912) 224-6084 or (912) 224-4461. kimberlygunn.com. The Eden Room, 1105 Stiles Avenue.

EVENTS

BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will appear for a parade around Daffin Park and end at Grayson Stadium. The event will feature music, lawn games, and arts and crafts. Wed., March 14, 5 p.m., Thu., March 15, 5 p.m. and Fri., March 16, 5 p.m. thesavannahbananas.com. Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. COMMON GROUNDS Common Grounds is a collaboration of the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Wesley Fellowship. We meet on Wednesday nights for open theological discussion on hot button issues. All are welcome regardless of faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey. We are open and affirming of the LGBT community. Order for Compline by candlelight is offered on Sunday nights at 8PM. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. facebook.com/commongroundssavannah.

The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. DANIEL O’CONNELL: A HERO TO THE JEWS & TO SAVANNAH’S IRISH As part of the Irish-Jewish exhibition, running through most of March 2018 at the synagogue, Dr. Howard Keeley presents an illustrated lecture about the Irishman who massively advanced the rights of Jews and was a hero to Savannah’s Irish community.

FREE and open to all Thu., March 15, 7-8:15 p.m. 912-233-1547. info@mickveisrael.org. irishgeorgia.com/jewish. mickveisrael.org/.

Congregation Mickve Israel, 20 East Gordon Street.

DRINKS AFTER WORK This group is for people that enjoy getting out mid-week, being social after work, and want to discover new places in the downtown Savannah area. Come have a cocktail, make new friends, and get over the hump. The group will meet on Wednesdays at various establishments throughout Downtown Savannah and nearby area. http://www.meetup.com/Drinksafter-work/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/960991837322187/ Wednesdays, 7 p.m. drinksafterworksavannah@gmail. com. meetup.com/Drinks-after-work/ events/227656080/. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF SAVANNAH In a rut? The Exchange Club of Savannah welcomes men and women like you to support, serve and encourage the best teachers, students, firefighters, crime fighters, leaders and organizations in our community. Check us out at savannahexchange.org or find us on Facebook. Mondays, noon. 912-441-6559. ddewitt30@yahoo.com. Savannahexchange. org. Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street.

GET A NEW LIBRARY CARD Get a new library card at any Live Oak Public Libraries branch as we join the PINES library network in Georgia. Enjoy access to more

books and resources. www.liveoakpl.org Through April 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 912-6523600. liveoakplga@liveoakpl.org. liveoakpl. org/. liveoakpl.org. Live Oak Public Libraries, 2002 Bull Street.

GUIDED TOURS OF THE LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre on a 20-30 minute tour. Restoration, architecture, history of the theatre and of early cinema. $4. Group rates for ten or more. School trips available. Tours are Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and must be scheduled. To schedule a tour, contact Megan Chandler at 912-525-5029 or mchandle@lucastheatre.com. ongoing. 912525-5023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. IWORSHIP CAFE OPEN MIC NIGHT Its an evening of artistry designed to elevate you. Come out and here positive vibes from local spoken word performers, singers, and musicians. Performers can sign up in advanced or walk-in. Free third Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. theinheritancecenter@ gmail.com. ticsav.com/iworship-cafe. ticsav.com. The Inheritance Center, 42 W. Montgomery Crossroads.

LECTURE: WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE Roger Smith of The Learning Center, Senior Citizens, Inc., and Luciana Spracher of the City of Savannah Archives will discuss the national Women’s Suffrage Movement and corresponding efforts in Georgia to win the vote for women. They also will highlight the roles of women in Savannah government after passage of the 19th Amendment.

Wed., March 14, noon. fpc.presbychurch.net.

First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP DINNER AND MEETING Membership meeting with dinner and speaker. Navy League supports our Sea Services and their families. You do not have to have been in any of the military services to join. For further information contact Jeff Zureick at 912 450 0521 $22.00 third Tuesday of every month & 5:45-8:15 p.m. 912 450 0521. piwi@hargray.com. savannahnavyleague.us. Savannah Navy League, 17 lake heron ct west.

THE ORIGINAL MIDNIGHT TOUR One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866-666-3323.

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

PAPRIKA SOUTHERN SPRING RELEASE PARTY Join Paprika Southern to celebrate their spring issue release! Featuring a pop-up shop with Wildflower Gypsy, nail art bar

by Mani Pedi, drinks and light bites by Bar Food. A portion of proceeds will benefit Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire.

Free to attend Tue., March 20, 6 p.m. mail@ paprikasouthern.com. facebook.com/ events/1992534211007668/. mani-pedi, 4511 Habersham St. PBJ PANTRY A free food pantry held every Thursday, 10-11am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica

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Ballet Body Toning

Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 ongoing. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

SAVANNAH STORYTELLERS Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm.

Reservations encouraged by calling 912349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore. com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. SCAD DAILY TOURS SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, and allow prospective students an opportunity to view classrooms and administrative buildings, galleries, residence halls and dining facilities and see where our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. For more information please visit, https://www. scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/dailytours. ongoing. SCAD Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. SHIRE OF FORTH CASTLE FIGHTER PRACTICE Local chapter of the Society for Creative

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

SOUTHBOUND BREWERY SATURDAY TOURS AND TASTES Savannah’s first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday - Fridays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 2-4. Hang out, have a few cold ones, and learn a little more about Savannah’s first craft brewery. Free Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.

912-335-7716. info@southboundbrewingco. com. southboundbrewingco.com.

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING All former students of St. Pius X High School are invited to attend this meeting.

Meet old friends, make new friends and have a great time. Several social events are hosted throughout the year. Dues are $24 a year. third Saturday of every month, 1 p.m. Savannah Classical Academy, 705 E. Anderson.

TEA AT MRS. DAVENPORT’S Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House Museum. Patrons will tour areas of the historic home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea with costumed interpreters. $18 plus tax Thursdays, Fridays, 5 p.m. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY Unity in the Community is a nonprofit organization that promotes and hosts free, family-friendly culturally diverse events to give back to the community. The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits. Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every month. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St. WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE COMES TO GEORGIA Serving the community as a nonpartisan political organization, the League of

Women Voters Coastal Georgia (LWVCGA) is organizing a series of programs to inform and activate the public on issues across the local political spectrum. The League presents unbiased information about elections, the voting process, and vital issues affecting the region. Tickets: Available by calling The Learning Center (TLC), (912) 236-0363. $7 TLC or LWVCGA members; $14 Visitors; add $3 after March 7. Box lunch: $7 Wed., March 14, 12-1:30 p.m. 912-236-0363. lwvcga@gmail.com. lwvcga.org. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.

FESTIVALS

SAVANNAH ST. PATRICK’S DAY The annual Saint Patrick’s Day River Street throw down is two days long this year.

Wristbands are needed to drink within the control zone. For more information, visit riverstreetsavannah.com. $10 per day March 16-17, 10 a.m. riverstreetsavannah. com/. River Street, River St. SAVANNAH ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE The third largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in

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

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Open to the public, instruction available, and loaner ukuleles provided! What more could you want?

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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.

ADULT DANCE FITNESS Come out to the Lake Mayer Community Center and participate in “Twist & Shout.”

Work out while you dance to the oldies in this fun and varied fitness class. This program is free and open to the public. Bring 54 a yoga mat, bottled water, and a friend. FREE

Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1 p.m. 912-652-6863. sedavis@chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

AERIAL YOGA CLASSES Increase flexibility and strength using aerial yoga, a relatively new approach to a traditional yoga practice. We use a silk fabric called a ‘hammock’ to support the weight of our bodies, helping us achieve various postures with more depth, ease and excitement. Every Saturday. Class size limited. Required to register online ahead of time. $25 Saturdays, 12:30-1:45 p.m.

954.682.5694. elyse.thestudio@yahoo. com. thestudiosav.net/schedule.html. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE

Let the excitement begin as Mahogany takes you to the best staycation each and every Tuesday night to the Islands through movement and rhythm. This class will focus on the cultural movement of Afro-Caribbean dance. Get ready for hip winding and arms in the air as we explore our bodies’ rhythm through Caribbean and reggae music. $10 Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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. 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

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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. BALLROOM FIT Always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance? Don’t have a partner? Want to get in shape and have fun in the process? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this program is for you! Learn how to ballroom dance and get a great workout in the process. We use all styles of music that are modern or traditional. Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Jive, Samba, Paso Doble, Foxtrot, Waltz, Hustle, and more! Check out our schedule for more details. 4 classes for $40, 10 classes for $80, UNLIMITED for $120 Sundays, 5-6 p.m., Mondays, 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays, 12:30-1 p.m., Wednesdays, 12:30-1 & 6-7 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:30-1 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. BARIATRIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP Located in Mercer Auditorium of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those who have had or are considering bariatric surgery.

Call or see website for info. third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 912-350-3438. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. BEACH BODY WORKOUTS WITH LAURA MONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake Mayer Community Center $5.00 per session Mondays, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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

Personal training options available.

See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com. westbroadstreetymca.org. 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. CANDLE(LIT) COMMUNITY FLOW Catherine Mulligan teaches this vinyasa flow yoga class in efforts to raise money for local

charities in the Savannah community. The class is heated, candlelit, and set to upbeat music. Charities are rotating and chosen based on feedback from the students who show up. $8 Thursdays. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham St. 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 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.

GLUTE CAMP WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. 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 7am10pm. Call or see website. ongoing.

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

INSANITY LIVE WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. 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.

LINE DANCE Line dance class teaches basic instructions, coordination, and dance combinations, to the rhythm of different styles of music. Line Dancing is exercise for the body & mind, and is a fun way to dance socially without a partner. Dancing styles covered in this class include Country Western, Swing, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz & more. $10 Wednesdays, 6-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. LINE DANCE SPRING 2018 Line dance class is an hour and 45min class that teaches basic instructions, coordination, and dance combinations, all to the rhythm of different styles of music. Line Dancing also is exercise for the body & mind. Line Dancing is a fun way to dance socially without a partner.

Dancing styles covered in this class include Country Western, Swing, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz & more. $65 for 10 week session Wed., March 14, 6-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook. com/events/501826426870927/. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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. 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. POWER YOGA This is an hour of stretching your mind and body to become one, and a reset in the middle of the work week. Come experience the endless possibilities as you take yourself to the next level with Mahogany. $10 Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. PRANA YOGA Prana Yoga is a practice that integrates breathing techniques and chakra sounds into the yoga. Come experience a deep sense of grounding, learn to be present, and develop your center, passion, strength, compassion, creativity, intuition, and light. $10 Mondays, 6:45-8 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. PREGNANCY YOGA Ongoing series of 6-week classes with Ann Carroll. This class will help strengthen the body and increase the ability to relax so that moms-to-be will be better prepared fora pregnancy, labor & deliver. Meets every Tues beginning 3/20. $135 Tue., March 20, 6-7:15 p.m. 912-200-4809. ann@aikyayoga.com.

SavannahYogaBarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

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. 912495-8010. 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.

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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.

SHIMMY CHIC Shimmy Chic Fitness is an energetic, fun dance workout based on the ancient art of belly dance- with a modern twist.

The class provides calorie-burning and muscle-toning moves, along with increased flexibility, grace, and sense of self. No dance experience necessary. Shimmy Chic provides fun & repetitive routines suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers (you do not have to show your stomach).

Open to all ages and fitness levels. $10 Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. SHIMMY CHIC BELLY DANCE FITNESS Shimmy Chic Fitness is an energetic and fun dance workout program based on the ancient art of belly dance- but with a modern twist! The class provides both calorie-burning and muscle-toning moves, along with increased flexibility, grace, and sense of self. No dance experience necessary. Shimmy Chic provides fun & repetitive routines suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers (you do not have to show your stomach). Open to all ages and fitness levels. $65 for 10 week session Thu., March 15, 6-7 p.m.

912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. facebook. com/events/1782280308737673/. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. SLIDERS WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.

Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TIMED INTERVAL TRAINING WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TOP O’ THE MORNIN’ RUN Fast or slow, wide awake or continually yawning, enjoy a no pressure fun run. Meet at Fleet Feet and run through downtown Savannah. The route is 7.2 miles, but feel free to alter the route to whatever mileage suits you. No registration required--just show up. Sat., March 17, 7 a.m. fleetfeetsavannah. com. Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave. TRX CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on 56 Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St.

p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. YOGA WITH BIANCA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Mondays, 6 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. ZUMBA Zumba Fitness is a dance fitness class for everybody and every body! With easy to follow moves, Zumba focuses on a wide variety of Latin and International rhythms.

This hour long class is guaranteed to make you sweat. It’s not a workout, it’s a party. $10 Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May 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/. 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.

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Film: The Quiet Man

A tired American ex-boxer returns to his native hamlet in Ireland to win the hand of a spirited young woman. He is confronted by strict local customs and the woman’s belligerent brother. Set in the verdant Irish countryside, this lively film has beautiful scenery, brilliant repartee, and local charm. $10 THU., MARCH 15, 7 P.M. TYBEEPOSTTHEATER.ORG. TYBEE POST THEATER, 10 VAN HORN. TRX FUNCTIONAL TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. VINYASA YOGA In this vinyasa yoga class you will experience dynamic movements while linking breath, building heat, and endurance.

This class is open to all levels. We will explore each pose with special attention to alignment. This class will be the perfect way to start your week and stay energized. $10 Mondays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St.

WEIGHTED WORKOUT A 45 minute, total body workout that includes a 5 minute warm-up and a 5 minute cool-down/stretch. We will use dumbbells and steps to perform compound functional movements to maximize workout time. $10 Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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

ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT PROHIBITION Help Prohibition Savannah set the world record for most Gran Rosta Irish coffees drank in one day. A percentage of the sales go towards the Savannah Firefighters Union Foundation Charity. March 15, 11 a.m.

Prohibition, 125 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

OYSTER HAPPY HOUR Bring your dogs and grab some tasty snacks, wine, and beer in Savannah’s beautiful weather. March 16, 4-6 p.m.. thegreyrestaurant.com. The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

KEGS AND EGGS Full complimentary breakfast served with purchase of beverage. March 17, 8 a.m.. therailpub.com/. The Rail Pub, 405 W. Congress St. ST PATRICK’S DAY PARTY Celebrate St Patrick’s Day @ Brewer’s. Open early for Breakfast at 8am. Special St Pat’s Menu. Beer Garden Patio all Day. Next to Shuttle Stop. Free March 17, 8-2 a.m.. 912200-3625. www.brewerssavannah.com. brewerssavannah.com. Brewer’s Sports Bar and Grill, 5710 OGEECHEE RD STE 100.

OYSTER HAPPY HOUR Bring your dogs and grab some tasty snacks, wine, and beer in Savannah’s beautiful weather. March 18, 4-6 p.m.. thegreyrestaurant.com. The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

SUNDAY SUPPER Join the family style feast every third Sunday of the month starting at 5:30pm. Cost is $30 per person. March 18, 5:30-10 p.m.. thegreyrestaurant.com. The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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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

by Bethesda Academy’s Cattle & Beef Operation. Specialty cuts are also available. merrin.slocombe@bethesdaacademy.org. bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. FARM TRUCK 912 The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods.

Mercy Housing: Savannah Gardens Courtyard, 515 Pennsylvania Avenue.

The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market

that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods.

Moses Jackson Advancement Center, 1410B Richards Street. The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods. Sheppard’s Gas and Food Mart, 1302 W. Gwinnett St. The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods. savannahjea. org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn Street. The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods. W.W. Law Gym, 909 E. Bolton St. The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods. 1 p.m. Skidaway

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1 “Today” co-anchor Hoda 2 “Am ___ only one?”

3 John with a green-andyellow logo 4 Eugene O’Neill, for instance 5 Ending for human or planet 6 Place for two (or more) peas 7 S.F. NFLer 8 It makes felines go nuts 9 2012 AFTRA merger partner 10 Vanilla-flavored soft drink 11 “Arrested Development” actress Portia de ___ 12 “Caught a Lite Sneeze” singer Tori 13 President with a specially made bathtub 18 Big trip 19 Heavenly home of the

Norse gods 24 Jake Busey, to Gary Busey 25 “Much ___ About Nothing” 28 Go from place to place 29 Impersonated 30 Doesn’t hold back 32 They may get played 33 At all times 34 Baby ___ (some potato options) 37 ___ tai (rum cocktail) 38 Period for the history books 39 Kathmandu’s country abbr., if they were in the 2018 Winter Olympics 42 ___ Cooler (“Ghostbusters”-themed Hi-C flavor) 44 Educational acronym sometimes paired with the arts 47 Bailout request 48 Influential groups 51 In pursuit of 53 ___-garde 54 Uno + dos 55 Mr. Chamberlain 56 Make a call (even though nobody physically does it) 57 “Home” author Morrison 58 “___ creature was stirring ...”

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Island, Diamond Causeway. The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods. 3:30 p.m. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington 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.

KEGS AND EGGS Full complimentary breakfast served with purchase of beverage. therailpub.com/. The Rail Pub, 405 W. Congress St. OYSTER HAPPY HOUR Bring your dogs and grab some tasty snacks, wine, and beer in Savannah’s beautiful weather. thegreyrestaurant.com.

The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

PREPARE SUNDAY SUPPERS AT UNION MISSION Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people. Groups must sign up in advance and bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing. 912-236-7423.

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Brunch is served from 11 am – 3 pm. Jason B. James Live vinyl DJ spinning classic soul, R&B, indie, rock, pop, and everything in between begins at noon. foxyloxycafe.com.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. ST PATRICK’S DAY PARTY Celebrate St Patrick’s Day @ Brewer’s. Open early for Breakfast at 8am. Special St Pat’s Menu. Beer Garden Patio all Day. Next to Shuttle Stop. Free 912-200-3625. www. brewerssavannah.com. brewerssavannah. com. Brewer’s Sports Bar and Grill, 5710 OGEECHEE RD STE 100.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT PROHIBITION Help Prohibition Savannah set the world record for most Gran Rosta Irish coffees drank in one day. A percentage of the sales go towards the Savannah Firefighters Union Foundation Charity. Prohibition, 125 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

SUNDAY SUPPER Join the family style feast every third Sunday of the month starting at 5:30pm. Cost is $30 per person. thegreyrestaurant.com. The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

WINE SAMPLING Sample the variety of wines Lucky’s Market has to offer. luckysmarket.com/ savannah-ga/. Lucky’s Market, 5501 Abercorn St.

HEALTH

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. ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE Free in-person, enrollment and renewal assistance for children’s health insurance programs, Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, Pregnancy Medicaid and other public benefits (SNAP and CAPS) will be available. Please bring a government-issued ID and the most recent month’s income documents. third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 912-661-1272. Rincon Library, 17th Street & Highway 21.

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. HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD 8 WEEK MINDFUL EATING PROGRAM 8 week workshop series using the Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Program. Learn how to break your eat-repent-repeat cycle and to eat what you love and love what you eat... without rules. You will be provided tools to end mindless and emotional eating. You will learn to eat healthier without depriving yourself. Eat the foods you love without overeating or guilt! Taught by Liz Juneau, RDN, LD, Licensed Facilitator/Coach Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Program $350 Wed., March 14, 5:30-7 p.m. 318-4516394. eatmovelivenutrition@outlook.com. whitebluffpc@bellsouth.net. White Bluff Presbyterian Church, 10710 White Bluff Rd. HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED PEOPLE Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. HYPNOSIS, GUIDED IMAGERY AND RELAXATION THERAPY Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com.

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

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

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

Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-2647154.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-350-2676. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. THE SAVANNAH 7-DAY DIABETES REPAIR If you are ready to take control of your life and health, call today, enroll in this fun but intensive seven week program to heal your body of diabetes. You will learn how changing can heal. You can reverse

diabetes by following a new protocol, even if you have been diabetic for years.

Includes over a year of follow-up support. $450 Thursdays, Saturdays. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. WOMENHEART OF ST. JOSEPH’S/ CANDLER WomenHeart of St. Joseph’s/Candler welcomes women heart patients or women at risk of heart disease to its monthly support network meeting at 5:00-6:30 PM in Building #6 at the Medical Arts Center at 836 East 65th Street. For more information call 912-388-1836 or email womenheartsavannah@gmail. com Free of charge third Thursday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-388-1836. womenheartsavannah@gmail.com. facebook.com/womenheartsavannah. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St.

KID’S HAPPENINGS

AFTER SCHOOL DANCE BREAK YOUTH DANCE CLASS Pop in the Lake Mayer Community Center on Tuesdays and join youth dance class “After School Dance Break.” This is a recreational dance class designed to get kids moving.

Dance to the latest hits and get fit at the same time. Bring bottled water and a friend.

FREE Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. 912-652-6863. sedavis@chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

KIDS CLUB The Kids Club’s mission is to educate and inspire children to take part in their local farmers market while enjoying nutritious foods and empowering their families to make healthy choices at home. Saturdays, 10 a.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.

SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SCHOOL YEAR HOURS SCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Open on holiday Mondays that SCC Public Schools are not in session including Labor Day. For more details go to savannahchildrensmuseum.org ongoing.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

TODDLER TIME Bring your 2-4 year old to enjoy stories, games and learning designed just for them.

Each week there will be a different naturebased theme. $5 parking Thursdays, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/skidawayisland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

TODDLER TUESDAYS AT OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER Toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their adults. Themed programs--story books, singing songs, finger puppet plays, crafts, guided walks, up close encounters with Oatland animals. Preregister by 4pm Monday. $5 children. Gen. Admission for adults ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland. org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

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LGBT

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

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

GAY AA MEETING True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing.

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

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

STAND OUT YOUTH A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7pm. Call, email or see website for info. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. 912-288-1034. info@standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth. org. Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street.

WHAT MAKES A FAMILY A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. ongoing. 912-352-2611.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

PANEL: INTERPRETING SLAVERY IN A HISTORIC CITY A major part of our responsibility as historic site stewards is a deep consideration of how we talk about the institution of slavery and the experiences of people who were enslaved. Join museum and history professionals for a conversation about interpreting slavery at historic sites, including why this work is important and how to ensure that we do it responsibly. Free Thu., March 15, 5:30 p.m. telfair.org/jepson/.

COFFEE WITH A RANGER Start your morning right by getting coffee and having a discussion with a park ranger.

Fridays, 8:30 a.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

DOLPHIN PROJECT Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment.

Age/grade appropriate programs and handouts. See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org.

GARDENING SESSION Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public third Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER BEACH WALK South beach walks depart from the science center. Join a knowledgeable marine science educators on an hour-long, guided walk of Tybee’s south beach. Learn about the dynamics of Georgia’s barrier islands, the importance of the intertidal zone, the forces behind the waves, Tybee’s unique tidal surge, and the role that sand dunes perform in keeping Tybee protected. $10 per person, $8 per science center member Wed., March 14, 10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m., Thu., March 15, 1-2 & 2:303:30 p.m., Fri., March 16, 1-2 & 2:30-3:30 p.m., Sat., March 17, 1-2 & 2:30-3:30 p.m. and Sun., March 18, 1-2 & 2:30-3:30 p.m.

912-786-5917. tybeemarinescience.org. tybeemarinescience.org/. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand Ave. TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER MARSH TREK Enjoy a hands-on exploration of Georgia’s salt marsh, searching the mud for fiddler crabs, snails, and more. Learn about adaptations necessary for survival in this

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environment, how the marsh functions as a nursery for many organisms, a filter for pollutants, and as an abundant food source. Please wear closed-toed, closedheel shoes, such as rain boots or old tennis shoes (no flip flops or Crocs) and expect to get muddy. Marsh Treks meet off-site. $10 per person, $8 per science center member Wed., March 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Thu., March 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Fri., March 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Sat., March 17, 3:304:30 p.m. and Sun., March 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m. 912-786-5917. tybeemarinescience. org. tybeemarinescience.org/. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand Ave. TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER TURTLE TALK On Saturday and Sunday at 3:30, enjoy an introduction to the amazing lives of sea turtles in th ehour-long Turtle Talk. Learn about anatomy and natural adaptations of sea turtles and discuss Tybee’s Sea Turtle Project conservation efforts. Based on program content, Turtle Talks are recommended for kids ages 6 and up and. $10 per person, $8 per science center members Wed., March 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Thu., March 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Fri., March 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sat., March 17, 10:3011:30 a.m. and Sun., March 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 912-786-5917. tybeemarinescience. org. tybeemarinescience.org/. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand Ave. WALK ON THE WILD SIDE A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland,

salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am-4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.

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

PETS & ANIMALS

LOW COST PET CLINIC TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 5pm-6pm.

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

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find loving homes. The graduated dogs are available for adoption can be viewed at www.humansocietvsav.org, and www. chathamsheriff.org. Operation New Hope is funded by the Humane Society and community donations. ongoing. chathamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav.org/.

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

Inc, 618 Abercorn St.

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL

BAND OF SISTERS PRAYER GROUP All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne Seaver or see website for info. “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hands of the Lord.” (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. 912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.org/ georgia.

BUDDHIST MEDITATION Everyone is welcome. Experience not necessary. Visit our website for

location, meditation periods and classes. savannahzencenter.com. Individual instruction upon request. Email Cindy Un Shin Beach at revfugon@gmail.com for more information. ongoing. Online only, none.

CATHOLIC SINGLES A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 meet frequently for fun, fellowship and service.

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

GRATITUDE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARES Gather with others to share gratitude.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

The British science fiction TV show *Dr. Who* has appeared on BBC in 40 of the last 54 years. Over that span, the titular character has been played by 13 different actors. From 2005 until 2010, Aries actor David Tennant was the magic, immortal, time-traveling Dr. Who. His ascendance to the role fulfilled a hopeful prophecy he had made about himself when he was 13 years old. Now is an excellent time for you, too, to predict a glorious, satisfying, or successful occurrence in your own future. Think big and beautiful!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

New York City is the most densely populated city in North America. Its land is among the most expensive on earth; one estimate says the average price per acre is $16 million. Yet there are two uninhabited islands less than a mile off shore in the East River: North Brother Island and South Brother Island. Their combined 16 acres are theoretically worth $256 million. But no one goes there or enjoys it; it’s not even parkland. I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because I suspect it’s an apt metaphor for a certain situation in your life: a potentially rich resource or influence that you’re not using. Now is a good time to update your relationship with it.

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The iconic 1942 movie *Casablanca* won three Academy Awards and has often appeared on critics’ lists of the greatest films ever made. That’s amazing considering the fact that the production was so hectic. When shooting started, the script was incomplete. The writing team frequently presented the finished version of each new scene on the day it was to be filmed. Neither the director nor the actors knew how the plot would resolve until the end of the process. I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because it reminds me of a project you have been working on.

I suggest you start improvising less and planning more. How do you want this phase of your life to climax?

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

If all goes well in the coming weeks, you will hone your wisdom about how and when and why to give your abundant gifts to deserving recipients -- as well as how and when and why to *not* give your abundant gifts to deserving recipients.

If my hopes come to pass, you will refine your ability to share your tender depths with worthy allies -- and you will refine your understanding of when to *not* share your tender depths with worthy allies. Finally, Cancerian, if you are as smart as I think you are, you will have a sixth sense about how to receive as many blessings as you disseminate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

How adept are you at playing along the boundaries between the dark and the light, between confounding dreams and liberated joy, between “Is it real?” and “Do I need it?”? You now have an excellent opportunity to find out more about your capacity to thrive on delightful complexity. But I should warn you. The temptation to prematurely simplify things might be hard to resist. There may be cautious pressure coming from a timid voice in your head that’s not fierce enough to want you to grow into your best and biggest self. But here’s what I predict: You will bravely explore the possibilities for selftransformation that are available outside the predictable niches.

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trumpeter Miles Davis collaborating with saxophonist John Coltrane . . . and inhale the aroma of the earth as you stroll through groves of very old trees. Catch my drift, Libra? Surround yourself with soulful beauty -- or else! Or else what?

Or else I’ll be sad. Or else you might be susceptible to buying into the demoralizing thoughts that people around you are propagating. Or else you may become blind to the subtle miracles that are unfolding, and fail to love them well enough to coax them into their fullest ripening.

Now get out there and hunt for soulful beauty that awakens your deepest reverence for life. Feeling awe is a necessity for you right now, not a luxury.

engineer named George de Mestral. While wandering around the Alps with his dog, he got curious about the bristly seeds of the burdock plants that adhered to his pants and his dog. After examining them under a microscope, he got the idea to create a clothing fastener that imitated their sticking mechanism. In accordance with the astrological omens, Capricorn, I invite you to be alert for comparable breakthroughs. Be receptive to help that comes in unexpected ways. Study your environment for potentially useful clues and tips.

Turn the whole world into your classroom and laboratory. It’s impossible to predict where and when you may receive a solution to a long-running dilemma!

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

In the Sikh religion, devotees are urged to attack weakness and sin with five “spiritual weapons”: contentment, charity, kindness, positive energy, and humility.

Even if you’re not a Sikh, I think you’ll be wise to employ this strategy in the next two weeks. Why? Because your instinctual nature will be overflowing with martial force, and you’ll have to work hard to channel it constructively rather than destructively. The best way to do that is to be a vehement perpetrator of benevolence and healing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Cultivating a robust sense of humor makes you more attractive to people you want to be attractive to. An inclination to be fun-loving is another endearing quality that’s worthy of being part of your intimate repertoire. There’s a third virtue related to these two: playfulness. Many humans of all genders are drawn to those who display joking, lighthearted behavior.

I hope you will make maximum use of these qualities during the coming weeks, Virgo. You have a cosmic mandate to be as alluring and inviting as you dare.

In 1970, a biologist was hiking through a Brazilian forest when a small monkey landed on his head, having jumped from a tree branch. Adelmar Coimbra-Filho was ecstatic. He realized that his visitor was a member of the species known as the golden-rumped lion tamarin, which had been regarded as extinct for 65 years. His lucky accident led to a renewed search for the elusive creatures, and soon more were discovered. I foresee a metaphorically comparable experience coming your way, Sagittarius. A resource or influence or marvel you assumed was gone will reappear. How will you respond? With alacrity, I hope!

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

I suggest you gaze at exquisitely wrought Japanese woodcuts . . . and listen to jazz

Everyone welcome. Park next to Bull Street Library. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. 917-676-4280. facebook.com/ savannahgratitude. liveoakpl.org. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. GUIDED SILENT PRAYER Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org.

JESUS YESHUA Holidays and plans for 2017 underway for young adults and college Christians.

The Velcro fastener is a handy invention that came into the world thanks to a Swiss

On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed to the top of Mount Everest. They were celebrated as intrepid heroes. But they couldn’t have done it without massive support. Their expedition was powered by 20 Sherpa guides, 13 other mountaineers, and 362 porters who lugged 10,000 pounds of baggage. I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, in the hope that it will inspire you. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to gather more of the human resources and raw materials you will need for your rousing expedition later this year.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Although her work is among the best Russian literature of the twentieth century, poet Marina Tsvetayeva lived in poverty.

When fellow poet Rainer Maria Rilke asked her to describe the kingdom of heaven, she said, “Never again to sweep floors.” I can relate. To earn a living in my early adulthood, I washed tens of thousands of dishes in restaurant kitchens.

Now that I’m grown up, one of my great joys is to avoid washing dishes. I invite you to think along these lines, Pisces. What seemingly minor improvements in your life are actually huge triumphs that evoke profound satisfaction? Take inventory of small pleasures that are really quite miraculous.

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Contact Reverend Brenda Lee @yahoo.com or call (912) 236-3156. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

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

The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

A NEW CHURCH IN THE CITY, FOR THE CITY Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Courses are now being offered at the new Savannah Extension of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Full course loads for both Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees will be offered. Apply now at www.nobts. edu to start classes this winter. ongoing.

912-232-1033. revwasson@gmail.com.

Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street.

PSYCHIC MEDIUM YOUR PAL, ERIN Ready to reconnect you with your loved ones who’ve passed and your own inner knowing? I’m here to help. Let’s all work together to create the amazing new life you truly desire, releasing old situations that no longer serve you. Readings available in person and by phone. 60 minutes, $65.

Group readings of 5 or more, $30 per person for 20 minutes. Get your personalized, 45 minute prerecorded “Tuesday Tune-Up” emailed to your inbox for just $45. Visit www.yourpalerin.com for more information or contact psychicyourpalerin@gmail.com today. ongoing. Online only, none.

READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR A Bible book club for those wanting to read the Bible in one year. Open to all. Book club format, not a traditional Bible study. All welcome, regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, religion. Thurs. 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-233-5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th Street.

SAVANNAH FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKERS) Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, third floor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Call or email for info.

All are welcome. ongoing. 636-2331772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. SAVANNAH REIKI SHARE During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah.

Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. and third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

SERVICE OF COMPLINE Enter the stillness of another age. Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing.

Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull.

SOUTH VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH Weekly Sunday services. Sunday school, 10:00am. Worship, 11:30am. Tuesday Bible Study/Prayer Service, 6:30pm. Pastor Rev. Dr. Barry B. Jackson, 480 Pine Barren Road, Pooler, GA “Saving a nation one soul at a time.” ongoing.

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

From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah. com. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. THEOLOGY ON TAP Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm-10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. FILM: THE QUIET MAN A tired American ex-boxer returns to his native hamlet in Ireland to win the hand of a spirited young woman. He is confronted by strict local customs and the woman’s belligerent brother. Set in the verdant Irish countryside, this lively film has beautiful scenery, brilliant repartee, and local charm. $10 Thu., March 15, 7 p.m. tybeeposttheater. org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn.

MYSTERY SCREENING OF 1974 HORROR FILM The exact title of this little-known 1974 sci-fi/horror hybrid will not be announced before showtime, but we can tell you this: It has one of the wildest and most bizarre plots of any movie the PFS has shown in its 14-year history. $7 Wed., March 14, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com.

GRIEF 101 SUPPORT GROUP Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge.

Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

SAV. STRIDER WEEKLY GROUP RUN OR WALK DOWNTOWN Join us for a run or walk downtown or over the bridge if you’re feeling froggy. The best part is afterwards when we get coffee or whatever else your heart desires from Savannah Coffee Roasters. Free Sundays, 7-8 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live. com. savystrider.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

SAVANNAH BIKE POLO Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/ savannahbikepolo.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY SOCCER SHOWCASE The Savannah Clovers will play host to Lowcountry United and Hilton Head Wanderers in the second edition of the showcase. $5 Sun., March 18, 2 p.m. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. ULTIMATE FRISBEE Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. savannahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/ pick-up/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

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ADULT AND JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS On Thursdays. Intended for a class size of 4-8 students. Buy four classes, get the fifth class free. $15 per class ongoing.

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

The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. ADULT COED FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE 8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-220-3474. savadultrec.com.

BEARS ELITE FOOTBALL Learn the fundamentals of football. Ages 4-12. Sign up now. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-272-6684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. DERBY DEVILS ROLLER DERBY CLASSES Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS Adult children of Alcoholics is a fellowship and support group for those who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes.

Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. 24 Hour Club, 1501 Eisenhower Drive.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Please go to alanon.org for daily meeting schedule. ongoing. savannahalanon.com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join. Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongoing.

912-356-3688. savannahaa.com.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP For individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members. Second Monday, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, 195

Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursday, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 Jasper St. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-236-0363 x143.

AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-7778.

BACK PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Second Monday of every month,7:00pm.

Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. ongoing. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS GROUP Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc. presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP For anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info. ongoing.

912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CAREGIVER’S COFFEE Caregiver’s Coffee, an informal support group for caregivers of cancer patients, meets on the second and third Wednesday of every month in the lobby of the Nancy N. and J. C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP), located on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. For more information, call 912-819-5704. third Tuesday of every month. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. CHILDREN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. Support, coping tools, utilizing play and activity to learn to live with loss. Free of charge. A service of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for dates. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

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2-3 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. DEBTORS ANONYMOUS For people with debting problems. Meets Sundays, 6:30pm at Unity of Savannah.

See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-572-6108. debtorsanonymous.org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

EATING DISORDERS ANONYMOUS Free, volunteer-led support group for recovery from anorexia/restrictive eating and/or bulimia/binge/purging. Not a diet group, nor for those who struggle solely with overeating. Mondays, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Email for info. ongoing. edasavannah@yahoo. com. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. ESSENTIAL TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP For those with the disease, care partners, family and caregivers. Managing the disease, treatments and therapies, quality of life. First Thursdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-2224. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM NAMI Savannah offers their Family to Family Education Program to families who have a loved one diagnosed with a chronic mental illness. This free 12-week class is taught by trained NAMI family volunteers, and participation and discussion is confidential. The class includes diagnosis, crisis, relapse, medications, communication techniques, problem-solving skills, recovery, rehabilitation, and self-care. Starting date is Monday, Jan. 8 at 6pm. Reservations are necessary as space is limited. Call Lisa at 912-313-3272 or Pam at 912-4012689. ongoing. namisavannah.org. NAMISavannah, Inc., 224 Stephenson Ave., Suite B. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Second Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-8196743. sjchs.org. sjchs.org. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5353 Reynolds Ave. GAMBLING PROBLEM 12 STEP PROGRAM Twelve step program offers freedom from gambling. Meets weekly. Leave message with contact info. ongoing. 912-748-4730.

GEORGIA SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP A group for people with scleroderma for the greater Savannah area and surrounding counties. Meets regularly. Call for day and time. Lovezzola’s Pizza, 320 Hwy 80 West, Pooler. Info: 912-412-6675 or 912-414-3827. ongoing.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle offers a full array of grief support groups and individual counseling for children, teens and adults is available at no charge.

Counseling is offered at 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H in Savannah, and appointments are also available in the United Way offices in Rincon and in Richmond Hill. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442.

HospiceSavannah.org/GriefSupport.

HEAD AND NECK CANCER SUPPORT 62 GROUP MEETING

This group is open to individuals with cancers of the head and neck area and their caregivers. At the meetings, we have a brief discussion from experts in the treatment of head and neck cancer and allow time for group discussion. For more information, please call Suzy Buelvas at 912-350-7845.

Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. HEARTBEATS FOR LIFE Free support and education group for those who have suffered from or want to prevent or reverse heart disease and/ or diabetes. One Tuesday/month, 6pm.

Free and open to the public. third Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. KLINEFELTER SYNDROME/47-XXY SUPPORT GROUP For parents of children with this diagnosis, and for men with this diagnosis. Started by the mother of a boy with 47-XXY. Email to meet for mutual support. ongoing. amkw21@gmail.com.

LEGACY GROUP: FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ADVANCED AND RECURRENT CANCER. Group addresses the concerns of advanced and recurrent cancer survivors from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of healing. To register for a specific session and to learn about the group, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912-3507845. ongoing. 912-350-7845. Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ. Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave. LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call or see website for info.

Located in the Summit Cancer Care office at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-3507845. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Call for the Savannah Lowcountry Area NA meeting schedule. ongoing. 912-238-5925.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Savannah meetings Mon 6:30pm, Wed 5:30pm, Fri 6:30 p.m. See

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PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH IEP’S (INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS) For parents of children attending ChathamSavannah Public School System who have IEP plans, to offer mutual support through the challenges of the IEP process. Email for info. ongoing. amkw210@gmail.com.

PARENTS OF ILL CHILDREN Backus Children’s Hospital sponsors this group for parents with a seriously ill child receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment.

Case manager facilitates the meetings.

Meets weekly. Call for info ongoing. 912350-5616. memorialhealth.com/backus. memorialhealth.com/backus. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Ave. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet on the first Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds Street. Featuring medical and therapeutic guest speakers, join us for discussion, support, and new community activities. For more information, call Fran McCarey at 912-819-2224. ongoing. 912355-6347. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: MAN TO MAN This group is for prostate cancer patients and their caregivers. Meets in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute.

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. RAPE CRISIS CENTER Assists survivors of rape and sexual assault.

Free, confidential counseling for victims and families. 24-hour Rape Crisis Line operates seven days a week. 912-233-7273. ongoing.

REAL TALK Real Talk and Peer to Peer is a support group for the LGBT community to come together to sit, eat and socialize while talking about issues relevant to the community. Meetings are completely confidential and private. Meets in the Lecture Conference Room. third Monday of every month, 4-5 p.m. 912-231-0123 ext.

1410. Chatham Care Center, 107 Fahm St. REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY SUPPORT GROUP Second Tuesdays at 7pm in Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For anyone with this disorder, plus family members/ caregivers interested in learning more. Call for info. ongoing. 912-858-2335. sjchs.org/.

Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. SBC TOASTMASTERS Toastmasters is an organization dedicated to the art of public speaking. In a friendly, supportive atmosphere, members learn to speak more precisely and confidently via prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and constructive evaluations. It’s fun, informative, and a great way to network with area professionals. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. 912-663-7851. St. Leo University, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite A. SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS If you believe you have a problem with sex addiction (or are wondering if you

might) and you want to change your behavior, we recommend that you attend a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous. The only requirement is a desire to stop your addictive sexual behavior. Meets Mondays at 7 pm. Call for venue information. ongoing. 731-412-0183. saa-recovery.org.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

SPINAL INJURY SUPPORT GROUP Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-3508900. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. SPOUSE/LIFE PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP Open support group for adults whose spouses or life partners have died. Meets Thursday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP A support group for those whose loved ones have died by suicide. Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Full Circle from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. third Monday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Suicide often leaves survivors with guilt, anger, hurt and unanswered questions. Hospice Savannah/United Way of Coastal Empire/Coastal Suicide Prevention Alliance offer an ongoing support group.

Third Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Safe and confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912-6291089. ongoing. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

TEENS NURTURING TEENS (CANCER SUPPORT) Support group for teens with a family member or loved one impacted by cancer.

Meets at the Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for information. ongoing. 912-819-5704.

Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. TEENS WITH NO ONE TO TURN TO Help for people ages 11-18, or concerned parents of teens. Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-234-4048. parkplaceyes.org.

TRANS* SUPPORT GROUP Our meetings vary; we have discussions, watch documentaries, share stories, give out resources, plan community events, have social hour. Come check us out some time if you exist on the Trans* spectrum and are looking to help build community! Free third Sunday of every month. 843-368-4490. info@transcendentsSAV.org.

YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION Young breast cancer patients and their caregivers in the greater Savannah, Hilton Head, and Coastal Georgia area are invited to join this group. Meetings include presentations from local medical community and discussions. Meetings conducted in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

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Find us on Facebook at: B Net Management, Inc. for available property listings 718 West 38th Street: 3BR/2BA house, LR, DR, kitchen w/appliances, fenced yard, CH&A, hardwood floors & carpet. $825/month.

4 Peachtree Place, Apt 64 3BR/1BA, LR, appliances, double door refrigerator, central heat/air, carpet throughout, washer/dryer hookup $765/month.

5 Peachtree Place, Apt 65 3BR/1BA, LR, appliances, double door refrigerator, central heat/air, wood floors & carpet, washer/dryer hookup $885/month.

807 Paulsen Street. 2BR/1BA, central heat/air, appliances, newly remodeled $695/per month.

426 E. 38th St. Apt. B. (Habersham & Price) 2BR/1BA Apt. Appliances, central heat/ air, carpet $695/month.

1527 Chester Street: 3BR/1BA. Single family home.

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