Connect Savannah February 27, 2019

FEB 27-MAR 5, 2019 NEWS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

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WEDNESDAY 2.27 Film: The Stolen Life aka Han Varasti Elaman

When a novice murderer hides out in a small rural town, he finds out it’s a lot harder to start fresh under a new name and identity than he predicted. Presented by the Psychotronic Film Society.

8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $8

Habersham Portrait Unveiling

In 2017, Telfair Museums acquired a portrait of Richard Wylly Habersham and his family. The portrait was badly in need of conservation.

6 p.m.

Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St.

Lecture: The Revolutionary Impact of Black Filmmakers in the 21st Century

Crawl of Thrones SAT 3.2

Choose your house and join your fellow Lords and Ladies as you traverse multiple pubs in historic downtown Savannah for an event like no other.

4-11 p.m.

See Facebook event page $15-$25

From documentaries that bring to life the historic records of black history, to epic blockbusters like Black Panther, black filmmakers have changed the industry.

6 p.m.

Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Free, but reserve your ticket

SCAD deFINE ART

SCAD celebrates a decade of deFINE ART, an annual program of special commissions, exhibitions, lectures and performances.

Through Feb. 28 scad.edu/defineart2019

THURSDAY 2.28 2019 Savannah Autism Conference

Autism activist Temple Grandin will be the keynote speaker.

Through Mar. 1 Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. 912-355-9098.

2019autismconference.com

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Theatre: Lombardi

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Sport produces great human drama and there is no greater sports icon to bring to theatrical life than Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi.

Though football’s Super Bowl trophy is named for him, few know the real story of Lombardi the man—his inspirations, his passions and ability to drive people to achieve what they never thought possible.

Savannah Rep’s PLAYShop, 980 Industry Drive. $25

Film: Before They Die

Mardi Gras Tybee 2019 SAT 3.2

Fun! Mardi Gras Parade @2pm. Street Dance & Live Music 12-6pm at Tybrisa Round-A-Bout. Grand Prizes for Outrageous Costumes, Adults, Pets and Kids!

12-6pm 5 Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, Georgia

The true story of the survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race riot and their quest for justice.

6:30 p.m.

Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Free, but reserve a ticket

Film: Free Solo

Join a SCAD film class for an exclusive screening of this Oscar-nominated short film.

7:30 p.m.

AMC Classic Savannah 11, 1150 Shawnee St

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Savannah Antiques & Architecture Weekend

The Third Annual Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend will focus on the architecture, style and music of the Jazz Era in Savannah.

Through March 2 savantiquesweekend.com/events-2019/

Theatre: Lombardi

There is no greater sports icon to bring to theatrical life than Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi.

Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.

Savannah Rep’s PLAYShop, 980 Industry Drive. $25

FRIDAY 3. 1 The 7th Annual Savannah Blues Festival

Scheduled to appear are Sir Charles Jones, Calvin Richardson, Pokey Bear, TK Soul and Theodis Ealey.

8 p.m.

Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

First Friday for Folk Music

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

March’s performer is David Bankston. first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian, 520 Washington Ave. $5 donation

First Friday in Starland

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

Starland District, 40th and Bull.

Free

Front Porch Improv: All-Stars

Front Porch Improv is a never-seen-before improvised comedy show. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh at other people crying.

8 p.m.

Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. $10, $5 with a student ID

Kung Fu Night

The Communication Arts Department at Savannah Arts Academy will screen two Hong Kong Kung Fu comedy classics, 1 Stephen Chow’s “Shaolin Soccer” and Jackie Chan’s “Legend of Drunken Master.”

6 p.m.

Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave $8 online, $10 at door

Savannah Boat Show

The show boasts a wide variety of powerboats and accessories all under one roof.

12-6 p.m.

Trade Center, 1 International Drive. savannahboatshow.com

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.

Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m.

Davenport House, 324 East State St. $18 per adult, $14 per child plus tax info@davenporthousemuseum.org

Theatre: Curious George and the Golden Meatball

Curious George and his friend in the yellow hat are coming to Savannah Children’s Theatre.

Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 3 p.m.

Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. $12-$15 912-238-9015. savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Theatre: Hello Again

Hello Again explores the depths of sexuality and sexual attraction among 10 characters in a musical fantasy spanning multiple generations.

Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.

Kennedy Fine Arts Building, 3219 College St. $25 www.collectiveface.org

SATURDAY 3. 2 Art on River Street

Local artists display and sell their art on the river. first Saturday, Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.

Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free

Fit Kids Fest

Teaches the importance of growing a fit body and mind through a fun and interactive day.

1 p.m.

Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Free

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Forsyth Park

GCD Birthday & Bourbon Release

Enjoy tons of special Bourbon Cocktails, live music by Mary Kenyon Music, and comfort food from Pie Society.

12-9 p.m.

Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St.

Islands Farmers’ Market

The Island Farmers’ Market (previously Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market) is held every Saturday rain or shine.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Lighthouse Baptist, 401 Quarterman Dr.

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Jason Bible and the Rights Album/ BENEFIT FOR Book Release THE WOUNDED BENEFIT FOR WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT WARRIOR PROJECT

As a multimedia storytelling experience, each chapter of the book Anicca correlates with a song on the recorded album.

8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream.

8 p.m.

Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $89-$195

Lecture: All That Jazz

Saturday, 2019 Saturday, March March 9,9,2019 Doors open at 7pm Show Doors open at begins 7pm at 8pm American Legion Postat 135 Ballroom Show begins 8pm 1108 Bull St., Savannah, GA (on Forsyth Park) American Post Cash Bar (noLegion credit cards) Guest Vocalists: Regina Graham & Jason Salzer 135 Ballroom

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$20 adults; $25 premium seats 912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.org

Tybee Mardi Gras

Mardi gras parade, street dance and live music, and grand prizes for outrageous costumes. noon Tybee Roundabout, Tybrisa Street and Strand Avenue.

Free

The Weeping Time Commemoration

This memorial ensures that these ancestors will not be forgotten and that we will continue to draw strength from their courage and perseverance.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Brock Elementary School, 1804 Stratford St Free

The rich history of jazz comes to life with Paula Scott Fogarty, Executive Director of Coastal Jazz Association, and worldrenowned trombonist and educator Teddy SUNDAY 3. 3 Adams.

10 a.m.

Artist Talk w/ Katherine Sandoz Cranmer Hall, 27 W. Charlton St. Join artist Katherine Sandoz for a discus$25 sion of her site-specific installations at the Lecture: Cami Soctow: Waste Not, Jepson Center.

Want Not 3 p.m.

Cami Sockow is Coordinator for Georgia Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free to members or with museum admission Southern’s Center for Sustainability Program.

Jason Bible & The Rights w/”Anicca” 10:30 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church, 307A E. Harris Fourteen years into his time fronting the hard-gigging alt-country band The Train Free Wrecks, Jason Bible is still discovering Odd Lot Improv: Saturday new ways to tell compelling, raw stories. In Shenanigans this special concert, Bible releases Anicca, An improv comedy show in the style of a contemporary Southern Gothic tale told “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Followed by in written word and song. long form comedy.

7 p.m.

8 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne.

The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $15 $10

Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour

The tour is hosted by Danny and Johnny Moron, two local actors, comedians, and history buffs.

11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Visitor’s Center, 301 MLK Jr. Blvd. $33 savannahformorons.com

Savannah Local Artists Market

SLAM stands for Savannah Local Artists Market, and this event promises food and family fun.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Salvation Army Baseball Field, Bee Rd. and Washington Ave.

Those Were the Days w/ William Florian

An upbeat musical journey of America’s greatest songs of the 60s, starring folk music performer, William Florian.

7 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne.

Savannah Songwriters Series

Performing will be David Bankston , Jason Slone , and Greg Williams.

7 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $5

MONDAY 3. 4 Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness

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

8 p.m.

The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $5

Oscar Docs: New Voices in American Documentary

SCAD Cinema Studies program presents a documentary double feature: Hale County This Morning, This Evening (2018) at 6pm and Minding the Gap (2018) at 8pm.

6 & 8 p.m.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Free and open to the public

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

Seaboard reckoning approaches AT THIS WEEK’S meeting, Savannah City Council is scheduled to take up the controversial issue of the demolition of the 1929 Seaboard Freight Station to make way for high-rise luxury apartments.

While there is talk that a compromise will be reached that might save the building, the documentation I’ve seen prior to the meeting indicated that at most the developer might be required to merely save the sign and some building material.

It will be interesting so see how far the developer goes to placate public outcry.

Currently the staff recommendation of the Metropolitan Planning Commission – whose voting board has already approved the site development plan including the demolition – just suggests that the developer “Incorporate some aspect of the historic building (i.e. historic sign, bricks, etc.) into the design of the new building and allow for historic building materials to be salvaged.”

That is the weakest of weak tea, if indeed that is what ends up happening. The language couldn’t be more vague.

And as for allowing materials to be salvaged, all that means is that a private company will get to sell the razed material by the piece.

Looking at the development plan, it is hard for a layman such as myself to

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Until then, we will stay on top of the latest developments as they happen.

IN OTHER big political news, First District Alderman Van Johnson officially announced his bid for Mayor of Savannah.

He joins a field that as of this writing includes incumbent Mayor Eddie DeLoach, former Georgia State Senator and Representative Regina Thomas, and Anthony Oliver.

While no one was particularly surprised at Johnson’s announcement, it does change the game. Johnson, along with his main ally on City Council, Tony Thomas, is one of the longest-serving aldermen.

Johnson and Thomas typically vote with Alderwoman Estella Shabazz on many issues, as a dissenting counterweight to DeLoach and the usual Council majority.

So there will be clear policy contrasts moving forward, as every Council vote will now be tinged with election year politics.

Two of Johnson’s key supporters are former Savannah Mayors Edna Jackson and Otis Johnson, who stood with him at his official announcement in Forsyth Park.

(Van Johnson actually first broke the news of his bid on Savannah’s community radio station, WRUU FM 107.5.)

The presence of both former mayors on Van Johnson’s side will no doubt help his campaign moving forward.

But one can’t help but be concerned that much of the rhetoric might focus too heavily on relitigating the prior election and making this one a form of “do-over,” rather than looking to Savannah’s future. CS

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Open letter to Mayor and Council about the Seaboard Freight Station

Honorable Mayor DeLoach and Aldermen, As a tour company owner and operator in Savannah, I often tell my guests that in order to truly appreciate Savannah, you have to understand that it’s not only a story of what’s here but also what’s left. It’s a war story of sorts.

We’ve lost The Mulberry Grove. We’ve lost Mary Musgrove’s Savannah Town. We’ve lost The Hermitage.

A lot has been lost. Too much to list really and lots of arguments as to why they were.

Everyone’s got an angle or an agenda or a right, etc.

I don’t know much about the Seaboard building to be honest.

I don’t have any romantic stories about it.

I just know that I like driving by it and then glancing at the other nearby railroad buildings of history. And while it seems a little lost sheep where it sits, it just makes sense that it’s there.

I’ve always felt a sort of satisfaction that it exists and that it speaks esthetically and historically to that side of town where so much life and commerce was oriented around it. That it was part and parcel and even central.

It’s really more monument than building at this point. It’s sacred space somehow.

To knock it down in my view is a crime even if the letters have been dotted and the T’s crossed.

Albeit it isn’t The Davenport House, I do wonder in this day and age, where are those ladies

or people willing to stand in front of the wrecking ball? Have we all gotten so comfortable?

I realize that leadership is often a thing where one’s hands are tied. But why is it that it seems that this developer didn’t have more vision to include it from the beginning?

No architectural class or tour will ever make a point to marvel at another blightful residential complex in our town.

No tour company 100 years from now will ever race to show it to their guests. No books will boast of its architect.

In fact, in my opinion, it would be quite the opposite. It would be discussed loathingly as part of the “Atlanta” or “Charlotte” trend of building ugly condos up that tower and overshadow the nearby neighborhoods and have

no connected feeling.

And that the leadership allowed a beloved structure to be sacrificed for them.

If the Seaboard is to be demolished, that might also be seen by the developers as a victory for more. More as in other buildings will meet the same fate and more will be lost.

And historians and storytellers like me will have to bemoan the leadership who didn’t fight harder to both hold the line for that loss and then push for a better vision.

Your names will in effect, be tied to one of those outcomes forever in the history books.

So I say let there be development, but push for a vision that keeps a valuable member of the family.

Shannon Scott Shannon Scott Tours

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envision any way the ambitious “Gateway Project” can be built with the Seaboard Freight Station staying intact where it is.

I hope to be proven wrong.

The entire project has in some ways been problematic from the beginning. The development relies on the City selling a tract of surplus property abutting the adjacent Savannah-Ogeechee Canal, but the City has already agreed to go ahead and sell the property without the usual bid process, at the low price of only $120,000.

Perhaps the main reason the City is so eager to shepherd this highly controversial and seemingly out-of-scale development to fruition does indeed have to do with the Canal itself.

Part of the agreement with developer WEDP involves the developer taking on the task of widening and reinforcing a section of the old Canal, to the tune of $1.5 million. At the conclusion of the work, the developer would deed the canal improvements back to the City.

While certainly this would seem a winwin for the taxpayers – private money improving a public works project – one can’t help but wonder if that offer from the developer sweetened the deal, essentially making the City an offer it couldn’t refuse.

While taxpayers would conceivably save over a million bucks, you can’t say that no strings are attached if the price includes the loss of the Seaboard Freight Station.

If indeed the cavalry arrives at the last minute in the form of a late-breaking deal to save the Seaboard, then kudos to all involved, including the developer.

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NEWS & OPINION COMMUNITY

Annual Autism Conference expands efforts

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Temple Grandin is guest speaker at weekend event

BY RACHAEL FLORA

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ONE IN 59 children will be diagnosed with autism.

That means everyone will know someone with autism, which necessitates knowledge of how to handle the disorder.

That’s the goal of the fourth annual Autism Conference put on by the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism.

This year’s conference takes place at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, a significant jump from previous venues.

“Before, we’ve been at the Coastal Georgia Center, which seats 400,” shares Patti Victor, president and CEO of the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism.

“This year, it’s a lot bigger. We’re able to offer a lot more speakers. We sort of geared the conference towards the audiences we’re looking to address: families and caregivers and educators.”

These audiences are most likely to interact frequently with people with autism.

“Every teacher is going to have children with autism in a classroom,” says Victor.

“There are a lot of undiagnosed children.

It’s really important that educators learn the skills, learn the signs, learn what to do and how to help people with autism.”

As Victor explains, there are strategies to simplify the life of a person with autism, 8 but those strategies are not widely known

or disseminated.

“One of the things I find interesting is our culture’s expectations that a person with autism is supposed to make all of the modifications,” says Victor. “Our society is frequently unwilling to make space for people who are different and to slow down for people who don’t maybe move at that fast pace, or to even broaden your horizons to recognize that there are many paths to a successful outcome.”

“We’re really excited this year for the educator track in particular,” adds Erin Roma, an advocate at the Center. “We have a leading expert in inclusion strategies for a general education setting. What I mean by that is in that gen ed classroom, in our school setting, there’s been a big push over the last decade to include children with disabilities. There’s not been a lot of backup with support and services to make that happen. Gen ed teachers maybe get half a class in training. We’re relying on this system that’s been set up but not providing backup.”

As both Roma and Victor attest, it’s important to modify expectations for people with autism.

“Once you modify your expectations, the way autistic brains work is fascinating,” says Roma. “Getting to know that kid’s niche and what works for them, what is going to lock them in, can be really fun. I am a parent of two autistic children and the hooks are important, and ever-changing.”

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Roma, Victor, and fellow advocate Faye Montgomery have been planning the festival for four years.

“With the conference being so much larger this year, we’re able to offer five sessions running at any given time, which is really exciting,” says Roma. “[Planning the conference] is a big job, but it’s exciting because it’s something we’re really passionate about. We get to look into speakers who are coming to talk about this issue from many different angles. There are so many different ways you can talk about autism and so many different audiences that it’s really fun for us to be able to make those connections.”

This year, the keynote speaker is Temple Grandin, one of the most well-known adults with autism. She is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and a consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior.

Along with Grandin, the list of over 20 speakers includes seven who are autistic.

Conference favorite Daniel Wendler kicks off the conference.

“He’s gained a little following here in Savannah with teenage boys,” shares Roma. “He’s done a TEDx talk, ‘What Being Autistic Has Taught Me About Being Human.’ And the Georgia Southern folks are coming to talk about self-management—that’s something we all do,” says Roma. “We all have to learn how to manage and control ourselves. What Daniel’s message is, is, ‘I’m autistic, but the needs I have are human needs. My autism might add a layer onto that and how I cope with that, deal with that, learn from that, but they’re all human needs. Attention, love, friendship, kindness.’”

Adds Victor, “Human beings, we all really want the same things.” CS

2019 MATTHEW REARDON CENTER FOR AUTISM CONFERENCE

Feb. 28 and Mar. 1, 7:15 a.m.-5 p.m.

Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, 1 International Drive $135 for both days, $100 for single-day ticket, $60 to Grandin’s lecture only. SCCPSS employees are eligible for a discounted one-day ticket as well. For a complete schedule and to register, visit 2019autismconference.com.

NEWS & OPINION ENVIRONMENT

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BY JESSICA FARTHING

LAST WEEK the City of Tybee Island hosted a groundbreaking ceremony and reception for the new location of the Tybee Marine Science Center on North Beach.

Area restaurants donated appetizers and drinks for the community to celebrate the start of construction, made possible by a combination of a recreation bond through the Chatham County Commission, fundraising and a generous anonymous land donation. Construction is planned to begin right away, resulting in a closure for the northernmost beach crossover.

Turning the shovels during the event were Cathy Sakas, Chair of the Board for the Marine Science Center, Executive Director Maria Procopio, Mayor of Tybee Jason Buelterman, City Manager Shawn Gillen and all six council members.

Also participating were Matt West of West Construction, the contractor for the project and architect Craig Clements of Sotille & Sotille.

Cathy Sakas is excited for the project to begin: “This has been in our dreams for longer than 15 years. We are just ecstatic that the City of Tybee, the mayor, the city council members and city manager decided it was good for Tybee.”

The plan for the new location is unique.

Designed for sustainability, the center makes use of natural light, passive ventilation and cooling from prevailing wind patterns.

Great care was taken by the architect to make the least impact on the natural dune system surrounding the area.

The roof has different grades — one portion is flat for an eventual vegetated green roof and the other is sloped to collect rainwater for reuse. A focal point is the outdoor theater, which provides unobstructed views of the dunes.

The structure will have around 6,000 square feet of covered space on the main level, but the center is strictly a stopping point before venturing out on the sand.

Cathy Sakas sees this as logical: “The center will be the launching point to push people out to the beach. What more incredible classroom can you have than the beach and the Atlantic Ocean?”

As visitation for Tybee increased over the last few years, the need for a new building became apparent.

Typical days during the summer had Girl Scout troops touring the center, classes being given and visitors coming through the door to check out the exhibits.

While the curious crowd was a great problem to have, the chance to spread out and use of the outdoors made better sense for their educational goals.

Nestled by the beach access near Fort Screven, the new center will be part of the North Beach Education and Cultural District. That area will also include the lighthouse complex, the Tybee Island Museum, the Shrine Club and the North Beach Grill.

Fundraising will continue for the effort to build the exhibits inside the main structure. For more information, representatives are available at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, (912) 786-5917. CS

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NEWS & OPINION BLOTTER 2019 Sav/Chatham County Crime Stats through Sunday February 24

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Person of Interest sought in Pooler shooting incident

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A shooting incident that occurred Feb. 23 near Sam’s Club on Pooler Parkway led to a police pursuit that ended in Savannah.

“On February 22, there was a shooting that took place in Effingham County, where a 10 year old girl was struck and taken to the hospital with nonlife threatening injuries,” a Pooler Police spokesperson says.

The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office investigation led them to Pooler. The Pooler Police Department and the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office then began working in cooperation on this joint investigation.

“On February 23, 2019 just after 7 PM a shooting incident occurred near Sam’s Club on Pooler Parkway. There was a Pooler Police Officer within hearing range of the incident who was able to immediately engage the suspects. A vehicle pursuit ensued which led to Savannah’s Windsor Forrest area. One person of interest was

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detained,” Pooler Police report.

The victim of the shooting was transported to a nearby hospital with life threatening injuries.

Surrounding agencies are looking for the second suspect, Cierra Mims. Mims is a black female, 25 years old standing 5ft 8inches and 118 pounds.

Anyone with information should contact Pooler Police Department, Crime Stoppers at (912) 234-2020 or their local Police Department. Photograph of Mims is attached.

Police say the Effingham shooting and the Pooler shooting are currently believed to be related.

Both the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Pooler Police Department believe that these two shootings were not random in nature. “These incidents were very targeted, specific, and deliberate,” says Chief Ashley Brown.

Kidnapping suspect arrested

Savannah Police detectives have arrested a suspect in a kidnapping that took place outside a Waters Avenue residence today.

Charles Poag, 53, has been charged with kidnapping and theft by taking (auto).

According to an investigation, a 22-yearold woman was kidnapped outside of her

Savannah Police form Family Violence Unit

Cierra Mims

apartment complex in the 8000 block of Waters Avenue around 12:10 p.m. by a man whom she did not know. The woman was able to escape and run to Carey Hilliard’s, where several SPD officers were eating lunch. The suspect fled in her vehicle.

About two hours later. Poag was taken into custody in Chatham County Police jurisdiction by officers with the SPD Strategic Investigations Unit and the CCPD. Poag, who was driving the victim’s vehicle at the time, was also a suspect in an incident being investigated by CCPD.

Last week Savannah Police announced the formation of a Family Violence Unit.

“The formation of the new unit, which consists of one supervisor and five detectives, will provide a more centralized approach that the department feels will be more effective at investigating and reducing family violence-related crimes.

Approximately 45 percent of aggravated assaults occurring in the Savannah Police jurisdiction are family-violence related,” says a department spokesperson.

“Family violence calls are some of the most dangerous calls our officers respond to and some of the most stressful and traumatic situations for families also,” Chief Roy Minter said during a press conference at police headquarters.

“Over the past several years, the Savannah Police Department has had a decentralized approach to investigating these types of incidents. While this approach has been very effective, we believe a more centralized investigative process is a better way to investigate these types of incidents.”

Detectives assigned to the unit will be working closely with Safe Shelter and the District Attorney’s Office to better identify resources for victims.

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NEWS & OPINION NEWS OF THE WEIRD Zen TV painter Bob Ross has been gone for 24 years, but his inspiration lives on -- at least at Madison Middle School in Abilene, Texas, where on Feb. 7, students in Brady Sloane’s art class donned curly brown wigs, blue shirts and paint palettes for a “Flash Bob Flash Mob.” Sloane’s pre-Advanced Placement students were stressed about grades and projects, and she “wanted to find a way to reward them,” she told the Abilene Reporter News. The students used music stands as makeshift easels, where they painted “happy little trees” and projected an episode of “The Joy of Painting” as parents memorialized the special day with photos and videos.

Hangry

Asalene Branch, 29, was only defending her spot in a McDonald’s drive-thru lane on Feb. 18 when she stabbed another woman in the head. Fox News reported that Branch and the other woman were waiting at a Memphis restaurant when a physical fight broke out over their places in the line; Branch took out a knife and assaulted the alleged victim, resulting in injuries that were not life-threatening.

Branch was tracked down by police and charged with aggravated assault.

The Foreign Press

Valentine’s Day is complicated in Japan.

On Feb. 14, women traditionally give men chocolates: “giri choco,” or “obligation chocolates,” to their male colleagues, and “honmei choco,” or “true feelings chocolate,” to their boyfriends or husbands.

(Men return the favor on White Day, March 14.) But according to Japan Today, Japanese women are rebelling against giri choco; 40 percent of workers see the custom “as a form of power harassment,” and some companies have banned the practice.

Women find giving chocolates to associates stressful: “Before the office ban, we had to worry about things like how much is appropriate to spend on each chocolate and where we draw the line in who we give the chocolates to,” said one worker.

People Different From Us

Looking for a new home? A newly listed suburban Philadelphia home offers something a little sideways from your typical basement rumpus room. The fivebedroom, 2 1/2-bath brick colonial in Maple Glen has three fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen -- and a sex basement. The finished lower level includes a bed-in-a-cage, complete with straps, whips and other accouterment. Realtor Melissa Leonard stresses, however, that the basement “can

be converted back to a typical suburban basement.” Neighbors are shocked to find out what’s been going on in their ‘hood, but “I know it’s a way of life for people,” Leonard told Slate.

The Weirdo-American Community

A dispute over a box of Cheez-Its provoked a DeKalb County, Georgia, man to do the unthinkable on Feb. 12. As Jeremy Lamar Wyatt, 32, his brother and 61-yearold mother argued over the salty snacks, Wyatt went outside, locked his family inside the home, poured gasoline on the front steps and started a fire, according to WGCL-TV. Wyatt’s brother was able to lower the mother down from a secondstory window, and both escaped without injury. Wyatt, who had reportedly been enjoying some adult beverages with his Cheez-Its, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with arson and criminal damage to property.

News That Sounds Like a Joke

At Towson University in Maryland, a woman was reported wandering around campus just before Valentine’s Day, showing coeds a photo of her son and asking if they’d like to go on a date with him. Towson police are hoping to identify her, not so they can arrest her, but to ask her to stop.

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Stopover Genre Guide:

Good time rock ‘n’ roll

Plan Your Itinerary The bands, their sounds, and where they’re playing

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com The Artisanals

THE SAVANNAH STOPOVER Festival brings an increasingly diverse array of bands to town each year, with a wide range of musical flavors.

It’s not easy navigating the options, but figuring out your journey is part of the fun.

Here’s our quick guide to the various genres represented at this year’s festival, so you can plan your musical trip.

Damn Jackals // Thurs., Mar. 7, 10:30 p.m., Congress Street Social Club The Artisanals // Thurs., Mar. 7, 10:30 p.m., The Jinx Ruen Brothers // Thurs., Mar. 7, 11:30 p.m., The Jinx Super Doppler // Fri., Mar. 8, 10 p.m., Congress Street Social Club Little Bird // Fri., Mar. 8, midnight, El-Rocko Lounge Bencoolen // Sat., Mar. 9, 9 p.m., Congress Street Social Club

Dope KNife

Hip-hop/rap

Dope KNife // Fri., Mar. 8, 10 p.m., ElRocko Lounge McKinley Dixon // Fri., Mar. 8, 11 p.m., El-Rocko Lounge

Teddy and the Rough Riders

Foot-stompin’ alt-country

The Underhill Family Orchestra // Thurs., Mar. 7, 9:30 p.m., The Wayward Teddy and the Rough Riders // Sat., Mar. 9, 3 p.m., The Jinx Damon and the Shitkickers // Sat., Mar. 9, 5 p.m., The Jinx

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Aaron Paul Zimmer // Thurs., Mar. 7, 6:30 p.m., Ships of the Sea North Garden The Train Wrecks // Thurs., Mar. 7, 9:30 p.m., The Jinx Esther Rose // Fri., Mar. 8, 5 p.m., Service Brewing Company The Maggie Valley Band // Fri., Mar. 8, 5 p.m., The Jinx The Kernal // Fri., Mar. 8, 6 p.m., Service Brewing Company William Tyler // Fri., Mar. 8, 6 p.m., The Wayward Caitlin Rose // Fri., Mar. 8, 7 p.m., Service Brewing Company Faye Webster // Fri., Mar. 8, 7:30 p.m., Ships of the Sea North Garden Andrew Combs // Fri., Mar. 8, 8 p.m., Service Brewing Company Skylar Gudasz // Sat., Mar. 9, 1 p.m., The Grey Savannah Conley // Sat., Mar. 9, 2 p.m., The Grey Michigan Rattlers // Sat., Mar. 9, 4 p.m., The Jinx

Paul Cherry

Genre-bending

Sneaks // Thurs., Mar. 7, 11:30 p.m., Club One Paul Cherry // Thurs., Mar. 7, 12:30 a.m., Club One Empath // Fri., Mar. 8, 10:30 p.m., The Jinx Graham Van Pelt // Fri., Mar. 8, 10:30 p.m., Barrelhouse South Pinc Louds // Fri., Mar. 8, 12:30 a.m., Club One Heavy Books // Sat., Mar. 9, 9:30 p.m., Service Brewing Company

Bright Light Social Hour

Shoegazing psych rock

Faux Ferocious // Thurs., Mar. 7, 11 p.m., El-Rocko Lounge Lovelorn // Thurs., Mar. 7, 11:30 p.m., Congress Street Social Club Bright Light Social Hour // Thurs., Mar. 7, midnight, Service Brewing Company Holy Knives // Fri., Mar. 8, 5:30 p.m., Congress Street Social Club Deerhunter // Fri., Mar. 8, 8:30 p.m., Ships of the Sea North Garden Tallies // Sat., Mar. 9, 3:30 p.m., El-Rocko Lounge Basically Nancy // Sat., Mar. 9, 4:30 p.m., Congress Street Social Club Honey Lung // Sat., Mar. 9, 4:30 p.m., Congress Street Social Club Dead Soft // Fri., Mar. 8, 6:30 p.m., Congress Street Social Club Spider Bags // Sat., Mar. 9, 11 p.m., The Jinx

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Dreamy synth-pop

SLEEPWALKERS

Enen // Fri., Mar. 8, 8:30 p.m., Barrelhouse South Home Body // Fri., Mar. 8, 10:30 p.m., Club One Pip The Pansy // Fri., Mar. 8, 11:30 p.m., Club One SLEEPWALKERS // Fri., Mar. 8, midnight, Congress Street Social Club Living Hour // Sat., Mar. 9, 5:30 p.m., El-Rocko Lounge Bero Bero // Sat., Mar. 9, 9:30 p.m., Club One TEEN // Sat., Mar. 9, 11:30 p.m., Club One

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Hard-charging punk, garage rock

Jeff Two-Names and the Born Agains // Thurs., Mar. 7, 9:30 p.m., Congress Street Social Club Valley Gals // Thurs., Mar. 7, 10 p.m., El-Rocko Lounge Billy Moon // Thurs., Mar. 7, 10:30 p.m., Club One The Minks // Thurs., Mar. 7, 11 p.m., Service Brewing Company Shouldies // Fri., Mar. 8, 7:30 p.m., Congress Street Social Club Priests // Fri., Mar. 8, 12:30 a.m., The Jinx The Joy Formidable // Sat., Mar. 9, 9 p.m., Ships of the Sea North Garden Chastity // Sat., Mar. 9, 10 p.m., The Jinx Mike Krol // Sat., Mar. 9, midnight, The Jinx

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Indie rock and post punk

Sontalk // Thurs., Mar. 7, 7:30 p.m., Ships of the Sea North Garden Lucy Dacus // Thurs., Mar. 7, 8:30 p.m., Ships of the Sea North Garden Well Wisher // Fri., Mar. 8, 9:30 p.m., The Jinx Weakened Friends // Fri., Mar. 8, 11:30 p.m., The Jinx Pylon Reenactment Society // Sat., Mar. 9, 8 p.m., Ships of the Sea North Garden VACATIONS // Sat., Mar. 9, 9:30 p.m., Barrelhouse South Nancy Druid // Sat., Mar. 9, 10 p.m., El-Rocko Lounge Hot Flash Heat Wave // Sat., Mar. 9, 10:30 p.m., Barrelhouse South Babe Club // Sat., Mar. 9, 10:30 p.m., Club One Bad Bad Hats // Sat., Mar. 9, 11 p.m., El-Rocko Lounge Susto // Sat., Mar. 9, 11:30 p.m., Service Brewing Company The Beths // Sat., Mar. 9, midnight, El-Rocko Lounge

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MUSIC STOPOVER SPOTLIGHT didn’t know how they’d come out. They didn’t fit on any album, and I guess I just figured out they have this element in common where they’re based around holidays or events or celebrations, things that happen annually. I think putting stuff out the whole year is casual and low stakes. I don’t feel nervous about any of it. It’s not a highstake thing, like putting out a whole album.

None of the songs denote a new direction.

It’s nice to share things consistently.

Let’s talk about your album Historian.

I’ve read that you said this is the album you needed to make, which is as highstakes as it can get.

That was high-stakes. It really expressed something vital to who I am as a person and an artist. Now that that’s out and people have access to the most important part of where my head is at, everything else is going to be better understood. It felt like a really important part of a context of who I am as a person. I feel way more free.

I think the way I laid out the album, it’s a lot about loss and hope. I want people to know that as a person, I’m trying to communicate hope and the possibility of growing your own hope and getting through loss. [It’s about] not looking away from difficulty and looking straight at it, and knowing you have the strength to do those things. I’m trying to cultivate that in myself, and I hope that comes through.

What do you hope people learn about you through Historian?

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LUCY DACUS is wise beyond her years.

She speaks with maturity, assertion and poise, the same traits that carry through in her songs. Historian is a compelling, insightful album that Dacus has said is the album she needed to make. Its ten songs discuss loss and hope with the sense of a much older person.

At only 23, Dacus has a long career ahead of her as well as a definitive album she’s proud to have made. It’s an artist’s sweet spot, and she comes to Savannah Stopover at a swell of success.

We spoke with Dacus last week.

school because I’ve been singing it. I sing it to myself and then once I learned how to play guitar, I’d play it at shows. It’s always a song that’s been present. I felt like a recording needed to happen, recording without knowing how or when it would come out. That’s what’s nice about this holiday EP project is there’s a ton of songs like that that happened to have this underlying thread of a holiday-esque theme.

Tell me more about that project.

Through the year, I’m putting out songs around holidays or significant events.

Some of them were just made-up holidays I’ve been listening to your cover of just to get the songs out there, like Bruce “La Vie en Rose” a lot. How did you decide you wanted to cover that song in Springsteen’s birthday and Taurus season—my mom and I are both Tauruses. particular?

These songs, I had been recording I’ve been covering it for years, since middle because I wanted recordings of them. I

I think the main takeaway is the responsibility that carries. I’m very conscious of the fact that not everybody gets a platform, and if you get one, you should really be caring about the people granting you that. I care a lot about the people who care about my music. Not everyone needs the same thing.

That’s why I thought it was important to talk about hope, because I think everyone shares a need for hope. Hope can only do good. Overall, I think that’s what I want to do with most songs.

What’s next for you?

I’m definitely always working on an album.

I’ve been writing a lot, and I’ll probably end up recording. I don’t know when, and there’s a big question mark there. It’s captivating to me a lot of the subject matter and the way we’re going to record and the way we’re going to put it out. I love having all this time ahead to meet people. I’m really excited about what’s next. CS Lucy Dacus will perform at Savannah Stopover’s opening night Thurs., Mar. 7, Ships of the Sea North Garden at 8:30 p.m. Opening night tickets $24. Single day passes $39. Full festival passes $89. Visit savannahstopover.com.

MUSIC INTERVIEW

Bloodkin’s rock ‘n’ roll fantasy lives on Celebrated Athens band prevails three decades in

BY SEAN KELLY

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BLOODKIN IS kind of a big deal. The legendary Athens band came up in the same scene as Vic Chesnutt and Widespread Panic in the same city that birthed R.E.M. and Pylon. They were embraced by the same people who love those artists, yet they’ve always been the stylistic outlier in many ways.

When you talk to Daniel Hutchens, you quickly realize that the reason they’ve become so ingrained in that scene is because Athens isn’t about genre - it’s about community.

Ahead of the band’s show at El-Rocko, which they’ll play alongside local faves the Eric Culberson Band, we spoke to Hutchens about their career and what it’s like being a part of Athens music history.

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How long has this band been going now?

What brought you guys together musically? Were you bonding over certain bands, even as kids?

Yeah. We were definitely always into the classic old rock and roll stuff. The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, people like that.

In particular, The Rolling Stones was the band that we got obsessed with in high school. They’re just the band that shifted our perspective, and still are. We wound up playing with Bobby Keys at the end of his life a little bit.

You guys aren’t from Athens originally, but you’ve really become part of the history of the city even though you were kind of the stylistic outsider.

What led you there and what made you want to plant yourselves there?

We grew up in West Virginia, and grew up in Huntington. It was a college town,

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and the same vibe as a lot of college towns.

But there was a real ceiling there as far as opportunities. If you wanted to get a regular gig, you had to be in a cover band. That just wasn’t what we were interested in.

So our plan was, we just started traveling. We were going to recognized music towns. We planned to go from one to another, but we went to Athens first and just never left In terms of the songwriting things, it was the flip side of the coin from Huntington. In Athens at the time, cover bands were looked down on. These were the early days of Vic Chesnutt, and R.E.M. was around. It was a melting pot of great writers, and the bar was very high. It was exactly what we were looking for.

Everybody in that scene was so musically different, but it did seem like you all played with and supported each other. Did you feel that?

There was total camaraderie, and we were all kids together. Vic, the Widespread Panic guys, us, everybody in town. At the time, there were really two places to play.

It was a much smaller community in those days, and we all knew each other. Straying

into other music towns later, I figured out that Athens was always the kind of place that if your amp blew up, there were 10 people who would loan you an amp. We all cheered each other on.

It felt very much like home for me.

Where Eric and I came from, we would’ve been considered weirdos [laughs]. People gravitated to places like Athens.

After so many years and so many records, what’s changed about the way you guys work as a band? And what keeps you going after all these years?

The reason that we’ve stuck around so long is because there’s really no point in breaking up [laughs]. In other words, when you really look at the history of Bloodkin, we’ve had a number of lineups. For other bands, that would’ve meant breaking up or forming another band. But Eric and I have an unspoken musical communication. We’ve done it for so long, and we remain great friends. CS Bloodkin, Eric Culberson Band @El Rocko Lounge Sat., March 2, 9 P.M., $20

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Hutchens: 32 years now. But this was initially Eric Carter and I. It was very loose - we’re mainly a songwriting team.

That’s what we spend a lot of our time on. We put out our first record in ‘94, but there were many years where we weren’t really recording or releasing things. So it’s kind of been a lot of underground activity [laughs].

I’ve known Eric since I was about 8 years old. We’ve been playing music long before it was even called Bloodkin.

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BY NOW, most everyone who’s tuned in to the local music scene has heard the name Jason Bible. As part of The Train Wrecks, Bible has woven himself into the fabric of the Savannah music community and continues to thrive over a decade later.

One thing that seemingly keeps him going is doing more ambitious projects like Anicca, the book and companion album he’s set to release on March 1.

The project - featuring a book co-written with Athens writer William Sackler - is layered, emotional, and thoughtful and tells a gripping tale of addiction. He’s accompanied on the recording project by many local favorites, collectively calling themselves The Rights.

Bible and his bandmates are set to celebrate the release of Anicca three times - once during an intimate in-store at Graveface Records & Curiosities on March 2, again later that night at the Sentient Bean, and once more the following night at the Tybee Post Theater on Tybee Island.

Ahead of his marathon weekend celebration of Anicca, we spoke to Bible about the genesis of the project, what the experience of writing a book was like, and the new challenge of writing a record from character perspectives.

Where did the idea come from of doing a project this unique?

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Bible: Well, it originated around current events. I talked to William about it, and we discussed doing a project. It took a couple of years to get things really moving towards the completion of it. There were a few points where it really didn’t seem like it was going to happen.

The songs kind of wrote themselves. It was nice having the characters to go off of, instead of “I” or “we.” It was kind of a freedom to not sing from my own personal experience. I guess it came about just really after losing people from overdoses. I got tired of that, man. It’s not rock and roll anymore. The idea was to make some good art and just put it out there.

So did it start as a book, and then the album came later?

Bible: I think it was conceptualized all in one. We’d done a tentative thing with another story, and it didn’t quite have the weight. It was very similar subject matter, but that never saw the light of day. The goal with this one was just to get to the finish line and go from there.

There have been works in the past about addiction, of course, but I feel like this really views it through an interesting lens.

Bible: The story is about a pill mill, which are very profitable things, and the

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experiences of seeing that side of life.

There’s desperation, there’s addiction, and there’s all kinds of things involved with these characters. The intent was to tell a kind of grittier side of it and not really candy coat it too much. Just make it true to these people’s lives and make it relatable.

Essentially, it’s entertainment. But at the same time, I wanted to make something that was important and get something across to people about the perils of [addiction]. The last line of the last song, there’s this idea of the dopamine hitting whether it’s drugs or not, there’s so many people being bombarded daily with that type of thing in our brain. There’s all kinds of vices waiting.

You talked about the freedom of writing from a character perspective. Talk a bit more about what that was like. It must’ve been a very different approach to songwriting? Do you feel like you had to sit down and embody these characters?

Bible: I think what really started it was when we were working on naming the chapters. Once the chapters were named and we had a couple of different endings, I waited until the last minute to really dig on [writing lyrics]. I had tendonitis in my right arm, and to make a chord on the guitar was brutal for about three months.

When I had everybody over to do the recording, I couldn’t play the guitar so I just did vocals at that point. The week before that, I’d formulated a bunch of phone memo demos and had printed

everything up that had been written. The song “20 Years On Paper” was something that I had three or four different versions of, and I had to settle on one version.

People came over and then we worked out the final stuff for most of the record from there. It was fun to write from the point of view of not having to think about whether it was any sort of topical subject matter for me personally. I think the songs just really happened. I can’t say I can recall really trying. It was almost like doing a thesis paper during that last week of crunch time. Once I saw everything on paper, it was a lot easier to get an idea of what we were looking at.

It’s a great piece of art, truly.

Bible: I appreciate it. I did most of the stuff here at the home studio. I wanted to make sure I could get something from my house that was releasable. We did three days of sessions, and then over the next year I added things. I threw so much stuff at the wall with this thing. I’d do a piano track and then decide to do another on top of it and pan it. I kind of revisited stuff after a year and realized that sometimes in order to get it right, you just have to abandon songs for a while. CS

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MUSIC INTERVIEW Formed in 1998, Weedeater remains one of stoner metal’s most respected OG proponents. The entire genre is experiencing a renaissance of sorts —in part fueled figuratively and literally by the increasing acceptance and celebration of cannabis in all its forms.

Weedeater returns to Savannah to play the Jinx on March 6, in one of the most anticipated metal shows here in a long time. We spoke to Dixie last week.

Bands like Weedeater, Bongzilla, and Sleep have been around awhile but still draw huge crowds on the road. I’m seeing a lot of younger fans these days.

Have you noticed a new excitement for sludge metal with younger people?

Dixie: Yeah, on the tour we just finished, with Mothership and Crowbar, we noticed a lot of young kids who seem really into our music. It’s funny, because younger people didn’t seem to care at all about it for years.

But now it really seems to have turned around. Now they love it.

Is it because this type of metal is just less bombastic than a lot of the genre?

It’s super heavy, but also just fun.

I don’t know if there’s necessarily a secret to what we do. We’ve always done things the same way, and I’m sure we’ll continue doing things the same way. It’s very much an if-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it kind of thing.

This is cave metal, man. We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel here.

I’m curious about the evolution from Buzzov*en’s sound to Weedeater.

The former is much faster and more aggressive.

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BY JIM MOREKIS

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THE WORLD mostly knows Wilmington N.C. and surrounding area as a quiet, polite, pretty place featured in a lot of movie scenes.

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It has similarities but key differences.

Weedeater is definitely a slower, heavier tempo, whereas Buzzov*en was more uptempo. Weedeater’s uptempo is more like mid tempo!

But the music world knows Wilmington as a Southern capital of stoner metal.

At the center of the dank storm is Dave “Dixie” Collins,” a seminal figure in the stoner/sludge metal genre. Currently fronting Weedeater, Dixie was also a member of the deeply influential cult punk/thrash outfit Buzzov*en, and a former member of the legendary Bongzilla.

Y’all recorded two albums with the legendary Steve Albini. What does he understand about this kind of music that so many producers just don’t get?

He’s one of the best in the world at what he does. Of course we’ve had a lot of great producers over the years – Billy Anderson gets it, too.

They both understand live sound. Their goal is to record the band as close to what we sound like live as possible. It’s all basic tracks, pretty much played live. Steve’s really good at mic placement.

A band should sound better live than on the record anyway — if your band sounds better recorded than it does live, your band might suck!

Steve’s basic philosophy boils down to less is more. This band is supposed to sound like one thing: Bulldozing. We don’t need a lot else.

Your music is experiencing a resurgence at the same time cannabis is becoming more mainstream. Is that a coincidence? Is pot part of your creative process as well as your brand?

I’m a big advocate for it, for sure. It’s certainly better than many other things you could ingest. And it is a part of our creative process, to an extent.

But Weedeater isn’t actually named for weed, it’s named after your dog.

Well, it’s kind of named after weed. My dog ate some weed that someone had left out on a table. So we called her Weedeater, and named the band after her.

Was she OK? She slept for quite awhile! She was fine — she lived a long time after that. We always figured she’d actually outlive the band!

You’re touring with a new drummer, fellow Buzzov*en vet Ramzi Ateya, after the tragic death of Carlos Denogean.

Carlos just fell over with a brain hemorrhage. He was just 30 years old. So young.

It’s crazy. I mean, I was already playing in bands when he was born.

He lived a healthy life. Didn’t drink, didn’t abuse anything, stayed in shape, ate right, he jogged every day.

I always said that the most unhealthy thing he ever did was stand next to me!

Tell me about the music scene in Wilmington. There’s a lot going on, but it’s been sort of under the radar.

It’s always been a great scene in Wilmington, but what hampered the scene was a lot of bands just didn’t get out and work around. We’ve always worked really hard and toured a lot. We play with some other area bands like ASG, who’s on this tour with us, and Toke.

Good stuff started happening with the scene when a lot of local bands started to get out and play more. Now they’re showcasing the real music scene here. It doesn’t surprise me that it’s now becoming more popular.

In this genre especially, you can’t rest on your laurels. You’ve got to get out and work and tour. That’s what we’ve done for 25 years. CS Weedeater w/ ASG/Toke/BEiTTHEMEANS The Jinx, March 6, $20 at Eventbrite.com

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Depeche Mode tribute brings beloved English band’s catalog to town

Strangelove swings through Savannah for a gig at Coach’s Corner

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Meyer: Yeah, and thankfully the band shares that view. The members of Depeche Mode are very supportive of us. They typically have a four-year album and tour cycle, and so in those three year breaks I know we help sell a lot of Depeche Mode records [laughs].

What a great thing that they’ve been supportive of this.

It is!

How did Strangelove start? Were you all longtime fans?

I’m pretty much the one constant member, and the music director. The inception of this project began about 13 years ago

THURSDAY FEB., 28 Strangelove visits Savannah with the music of Depeche Mode in tow.

now, and it’s grown and grown into what it’s become today. The original kernel of the idea was that I saw a shift with cover band musicians who were looking to do something more upscale. There were only a handful of tribute bands at the time, so I thought, what could I do along these lines that suited my personal musical tastes?

At the time I was living in Los Angeles, which is a huge epicenter of Depeche Mode fandom.They’re enormous out there.

It was basically an organic outgrowth of wanting to do something in tribute.

Depeche Mode was something I felt I could do that I was passionate about, that didn’t feel like I was a weekend wedding musician in a tuxedo playing Bruno Mars [laughs].

There are several cities we’ve been where it’s the first time into a market, like Houston, Texas. We played a venue that held 1,700 people and they turned away 300 people.

And they’d never seen us, so it was all on the strength of Depeche Mode. They’ve sold 120 million records — they’re kind of a behemoth, but a little under the radar.

What does it look like when you figure out what songs you want to do? Do you all sit down and go through the records when putting together setlists?

Most of that is me, honestly, as music director. I’ve got about 3,500 hours into parts and sound design and backing programming and all of that. We’re up to about 75 songs now out of their catalog.

Wow. Do you change the set a lot?

Absolutely! It completely depends on where we’re playing. In Savannah you can expect a hits heavy set, because the demographic we expect there will be general ‘80s nostalgia. And that’s a safe bet whenever we go into new markets anyway.

But when we play L.A., we’ve done the Some Great Reward album front-to-back plus B-sides. It can be that esoteric of programming.

I think something that some people might not understand about tribute bands is that a lot of the time, it truly comes from a place of absolute passion I was going to ask about that, actually.

Was it part of the goal for you to expose for the music. That being said, as someone who’s a fan of Depeche Mode and people to the deeper cuts? Because they really are a band who is massively performs the music, how would you sum up what they mean to you? successful but simultaneously underappreciated in terms of their catalog as I would use this analogy — a lot of times a whole. people look at tribute musicians in a Sure, that’s part of our indulgence. And the diminutive light or something like that, but I consider us like Yo Yo Ma or Luciano crowd loves those indulgences. The fans that follow us love that we’ll pull out some Pavarotti. We are playing great concert repertoire and playing it to the best of our album cuts from Black Celebration that abilities. That’s our approach. CS they themselves haven’t performed since the ‘86 tour if at all.

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DEPECHE MODE is one of those bands that seems to be having a bit of a resurgence, and is even getting popular these days with younger audiences.

The groundbreaking electronic group, perhaps best known by the general public for their massive hits “Enjoy The Silence” and “Personal Jesus,” has a vast and incredibly inventive body of work that spans decades, and the band continues to sell out arenas worldwide.

For those times when you just want to enjoy the music without sitting in nosebleeds or shelling out arena prices, Strangelove is a truly special substitute. They’re also simply a great band of stellar musicians in their own right, but they’ve truly committed to flying the flag of Depeche Mode all over the world in tribute to the synth pioneers and their legacy.

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David Bankston’s storied musical journey Folk singer and music educator comes to First Presbyterian

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SINGER AND SONGWRITER David Bankston has had a long and diverse career in music. After starting out in a 70s folk rock band that had a major label deal, he transitioned to musical theater and other artistic ventures before becoming Associate Professor of Music at Coastal Carolina University.

His educational career still affords him the opportunity to write and perform, and he’ll be bringing his vast collection of songs to First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary on Fri., March 1. The show, presented by the Savannah Folk Music Society, will feature a diverse set list and likely some of the amazing stories Bankston tells about his many years in the industry.

“My father was a minister of music in Baptist churches way back in the day,” he tells Connect of his early life in music. “My father was my model. We always would sit around the piano and sing, and he was always the singer in the family. It took me a while to realize that I was a singer, too.”

As a child, Bankston moved to Lafayette, Louisiana, where he was exposed to folk artists like Bob Dylan.

“That really impacted me, and of course The Beatles did too. But their music was a little more tonally sophisticated than I was ready for,” he says. He learned how to play guitar on instruments he borrowed, and set himself on a course towards an impressive career.

While still in high school, he collaborated with the acclaimed Sam Broussard and legendary guitarist Sonny Landreth, among others. He eventually landed in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he started teaching music at Coastal Carolina.

“Coming to Coastal, I was able to pursue anything I wanted to. So I produced popular singers, musical theater singers, and opera singers,” he says. One of those singers was Elise Testone, the Charlestonbased singer who rose to prominence after a stint on American Idol.

Musician David Bankston plays at First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary on March 1.

The Savannah show is set to be musically diverse, spanning a number of genres.

“I’ll be doing songs in the Americana genre, some jazz-influenced songs that I’ve written, I’ll do some Hoagy Carmichael, maybe some Joni Mitchell. I do a Gullah spiritual, and maybe a field holler. So it’ll be eclectic,” he says.

When it comes to his passion, Bankston says he’s still energized by playing, singing, and writing after so many years. Discovering different types of music from around the world, he says, keeps him intrigued and inspired.

“I’ve been drunk on music my whole life,” he says. “I look to other forms of

music for inspiration. I’m a big fan of Brazilian music, and I’ve done a lot of research on that. Another big inspiration for me is Flamenco music. A singer/songwriter friend of mine said, ‘Why would I listen to that, man? I don’t perform any Flamenco songs.’ But that’s not the point. The point is, are they achieving art? That’s kind of the thing that I’m trying to maintain.”CS

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Nashville’s Sweet Fever delivers arena-worthy riffs and powerful vocals in front of a tight rhythm section - all coming together to create something reminiscent of rock greats like Aerosmith and even more modern rock acts like Kings of Leon.

Don’t miss them when they swing through town for a night at Congress Street Social Club.

FRI., MARCH 1, 10 P.M.

AFTM @BARRELHOUSE SOUTH

Athens-based southern rock band AFTM has made quite a name for themselves around the southeast over the past few years.

The six-piece offers a blend of soulful melodies, high energy and classic rock guitar hooks. They’re bringing all of that to Barrelhouse for the kind of rock and roll you’ve come to expect from a Georgia-bred band.

FRI., MARCH 1, 9 P.M.

DANIELLE HOWLE @ROASTING ROOM If you haven’t been to the Roasting Room in Bluffton, you won’t get a better introductory show than Danielle Howle.

To say Howle is a world class singer is probably an understatement. She’s a veteran performer and indie rock legend who’s recorded for labels like Sub Pop and toured around the world with the likes of Indigo Girls, Fugazi, and the Avett Brothers.

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Local singer and songwriter Mary Grace Comber takes Foxy Loxy’s courtyard stage for their Acoustic Tuesday series, bringing her signature brand of lyrics and dynamic melodies along with her. Foxy’s acoustic series is never something to miss if you love live music, and Comber’s show will surely be no exception.

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

Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band Bayou Cafe Ray Tomasino, 9 p.m.

Boomy’s Blues Night w/ Ben Keiser, 9:30 p.m.

Fia Rua Irish Pub Liv Annalise, 6:30 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Charlie Fog Band, 5 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft. Laiken Williams, 7 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Gino Fanelli, 7 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m.

Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Bill Smith Trio, 6:30 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.

Southbound Brewing Company Boogaloo Bingo and DJ Miami, 7 p.m.

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.

Coach’s Corner Trivia Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

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

Service Brewing Company Trivia Night with Daniel, 6:30 p.m.

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

Totally Awesome Bar Trivia, 9 p.m.

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

World of Beer Trivia, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

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 Savannah Comedy Underground, 11 p.m.

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SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

THURSDAY 2.28 LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m.

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m.

Coach’s Corner Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience, 7 & 8 p.m.

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

Congress Street Social Club DJ Basik Lee El-Rocko Lounge Squarist, 11 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Ben Keiser, 5 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Randy Reese Quartet, 7 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Shrimp City Slim,

BullMoose, Reconciler, Dead Oak @THE JINX

Augusta stoner-rock band BullMoose comes to The Jinx alongside Reconciler and Dead Oak for a night of ferocious prog-influenced heaviness. The band has become known for their intense arrangements, and draws heavily from bands like Queens of the Stone Age, Fidlar, and Primus.

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The Jinx Slave Grave, Black Tusk, White Treasure, Jeff Zagers, Hot Plate, 10:30 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Open Mic The Perch at Local 11 ten Adam Nye PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Ray Tomasino Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Top Deck James Lee Smith, 6:30 p.m.

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

Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, 7 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Jarrod Wade, 7:30 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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The Jinx Live DJ, 10 p.m.

Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

House of Mata Hari The Downtown Delilahs w/ Sex, Love, and Rock & Roll Jazz’d Tapas Bar Shrimp City Slim, 7 p.m.

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

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

FRIDAY 3. 1 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South AFTM, 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m.

Big Bamboo Café Just Jevon, 7:30 p.m.

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m.

Club Elan Ladies Night, 9 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Sweet Fever El-Rocko Lounge The Titos, Dustin Price, Andy Dale Petty, 9 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant

Eric Jones Trio, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Shrimp City Slim, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Scaryoke Johnny Mercer Theatre The 7th Annual Savannah Blues Festival, 8 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Levi Moore Molly MacPherson’s Xuluprophet Molly McGuire’s Danielle Hicks Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Saddle Bags Larry Frick, 8 p.m.

The Savannah Civic Center The 7th Annual Savannah Blues Festival, 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Bluegrass

By The Pint w/ City Hotel, 5:30 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Rachael Shaner Taste of India Don Read, 6:30 p.m.

Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) DJ Midnight Rocker, 6 p.m.

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

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Wild Wing Cafe Brandon Reeves, Bill Hodgson, DJ Bil-E, 5 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) CC Witt, 9:30 p.m.

The Wormhole Raelyn Nelson Band, 9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Sunny’s Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke w/ Wrath Nasty

COMEDY

Ghost Coast Distillery Front Porch Improv: All-Stars, 8 p.m.

The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Friday Funnies, 8 p.m.

DJ

Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m.

Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ C-Rok, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock House of Mata Hari The Downtown Delilahs w/ Sex, Love, and Rock & Roll

SATURDAY 3. 2 LIVE MUSIC

Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton, 8 p.m.

Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m.

Boomy’s Liquid Ginger, 10 p.m.

Club Elan Madd Max, 9 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club DJ Precisa El-Rocko Lounge Bloodkin, Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Latin Caravan, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Shrimp City Slim, 9 p.m.

The Jinx BullMoose, Reconciler, Dead Oak, 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m.

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Rachael Shaner Molly MacPherson’s AMAR Molly McGuire’s CC Witt The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m.

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

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Eddie Wilson Saddle Bags Trea Landon, 8 p.m.

The Savannah Civic Center Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Jason Bible and the Rights Album/Book Release, 8 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Stan Ray Stafford’s Public House DJ Rudy Lui, 9:30 p.m.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Willie Jackson and the Tybee Blues Band, 6 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater Those Were the Days w/ William Florian, 7 p.m.

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

The Warehouse Kyle Yardley Band Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay Band, Sarah Poole, Bill Hodgson, DJ Race, 1 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) DJ Dance Party, 9:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke w/ Wrath Nasty

COMEDY

The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans, 8 p.m.

Visitor’s Information Center Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

The Wormhole Comedy Planet, 8 p.m.

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The Black Rabbit DJ Square One, 9 p.m.

Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m.

Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m.

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201 Tapas Lounge Mardi Gras Party, 8 p.m.

Barrelhouse South A Party of Ice and Fire, 9 p.m.

Downtown Savannah Crawl of Thrones, 4 p.m.

House of Mata Hari The Downtown Delilahs w/ Sex, Love, and Rock & Roll

SUNDAY 3. 3 LIVE MUSIC

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m.

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

Cuoco Pazzo Sunday Jazz Brunch, 10 a.m., Bill Smith and David Keller, 6 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m.

The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson River House Georgia Kyle The Sentient Bean Savannah Songwriters Series, 7 p.m.

Shrimp Factory Justin Moore Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Tybee Post Theater Jason Bible & The Rights w/ Anicca, 7 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, High Velocity, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m.

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

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

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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. 4 LIVE MUSIC

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 10 p.m.

Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge Body Thief, Ember City, Basically Nancy, 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Joey English, 7 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina Pubstar Trivia, 7 p.m.

Club One Bingo with Dawn Dupree, 5:30 p.m.

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White Whale Craft Ales White Whale Open Mic Comedy

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The Black Rabbit DJ D Frost, 9 p.m.

The Jinx DJ Lucky Bastard, 10 p.m.

SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Fia Rua Irish Pub Family Movie Night, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY 3. 5 LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Earl Williams Quartet, 7 p.m.

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The Nurse (Cecilia Tran Arango) and The College Boy (Brandan Howell). PHOTOS BY ARDSLEY PARK PRODUCTIONS

The Young Thing (Adam Casey Dunn) and The Writer (Tyler Price).

The Soldier (Dennis Lopez) and The Nurse (Cecilia Tran Arango).

Collective Face stages ‘musical fantasy’ exploring passion and pain

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

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TEN CHARACTERS, ten scenes, one tale of love and lust and passion and betrayal.

That’s Hello Again, a musical with adult themes that was the toast of Off-Broadway when it premiered in 1993.

With script, score, and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa, it ties together five pairs of sexually involved people from all walks of life, from each decade of the 20th century.

The Whore, The Soldier, The Nurse, The Young Thing, The Senator – the characters have no names but are instantly recognizable.

While the effect of this bracing series of vignettes – unconnected in some ways, but deeply connected in others – comes across as very modern in approach, LaChiusa’s brainchild is based on source material 26 from the 19th century.

“This material is ingeniously written. I knew the source material, La Ronde, which was a play by Arthur Schnitzler back in 1897,” says David I.L. Poole, who directs this production for the Collective Face Theatre Ensemble.

Hello Again’s episodic and brief nature allows a lot of storyline to be packed into a relatively compact theatrical package.

“This show has been surprising in a lot of ways. In a vignette style musical, the challenge here is to find the interconnectivity of all the stories,” Poole says.

The balance of spoken word and music is part of this show’s unique genius.

“As a composer, LaChiusa has musical interludes throughout the show that subconsciously direct them. He was influenced by many great American composers – I’d say Sondheim chief among them. This is a very Sondheim-y show,” Poole laughs.

“It’s part opera, with some sections like

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“ A must view for children and adults.”

--The State

“A storybook perfect performance.”

--The State

The Senator (Kim Patrick Limehouse) and The Whore (Adam Casey Dunn)

“Regal and graceful.”

--The Free Times

“The audience is essentially asked to choose their own adventure. We try to show how the journey of each of these characters is portrayed, hopping time periods.” some making their debuts in the ensemble: Kim Patrick Limehouse is the Senator; Adam Casey Dunn is the Whore and the Young Thing; Dennis Lopez is the Soldier; Cecilia Tran Arango is the Nurse; Brandan Howell is the College Boy; Emily Grainger is the Young Wife; Gary Shelby is the Husband; Tyler Price is the Writer; and Abigail Eller is the Actress. CS

HELLO AGAIN BY COLLECTIVE FACE

Friday and Saturday evenings on March 1-2, 8-9 and 22-23 at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees on March 3, 10 and 24 at 3 p.m.

All performances are in the Kennedy Fine Arts Auditorium on the campus of Savannah State University and produced in partnership with the SSU drama group Players by the Sea. No performances during St. Patrick’s weekend, March 15-17.

Opening night Friday, March 1 will include a post-show reception with light hors d’oeuvres and a meet-and-greet with the cast and crew.

Artistic Director David I.L. Poole will host “David’s Dish,” a pre-show talk on Saturday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Fine Arts Center Gallery at SSU. Donation of $5 is requested.

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Sweeney Todd. Each vignette’s music is influenced by that time period.”

Hello Again seeks to involve the audience in interpreting the character’s motivations. There is no judgement, no right way or wrong way to view them.

“The audience is essentially asked to choose their own adventure. We try to show how the journey of each of these characters is portrayed, hopping time periods,” says Poole.

“Is The Nurse from one vignette the same nurse as the one in the later episode?

Are they all figments of our imagination?”

The material is of a decidedly adult bent and for mature audiences only.

“This is a rated R musical. It’s a sexual musical, about the longing for something more. We talk about what intimacy really means. It’s about how lust and desire play out through and within any class structure,” says Poole.

“But it’s more than sex scene after sex scene. Some scenes are truly heartbreaking in how the characters reveal themselves.”

Adaptations of the script are encouraged; the 2017 film version, for example, makes The Senator a female figure in a secret same-sex relationship.

“We were allowed to get in and tweak the script a bit,” says Poole. “In one sequence a prostitute is changed to a male wearing drag, for example.”

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EVERYONE knows Curious George. He’s perhaps the most beloved cartoon monkey in history, and he’s had a continued legacy that spans decades. Savannah Children’s Theatre is bringing the wonder and joy of Curious George to their stage with their production of the musical Curious George: The Golden Meatball, a unique tale directed by longtime Children’s Theatre director Carmel Cowart.

“This musical is not based on a specific book. It’s been developed and embellished off of the character and fun storylines that we’re used to where there’s always some sort of conflict and George gets into curious trouble, and has to find his way out of it,” Cowart explains.

“In this show, he’s traveling to Rome.

[Prior to this], he learns how to make meatballs with his friend Chef Pisghetti.

There’s a new character in this show who has created a Meatball-o-matic 9000 machine that makes instant meatballs.”

The meatball machine quickly puts Chef Pisghetti out of business due how fast he can produce meatballs, prompting him to take George to Rome to enter the “Golden Meatball” contest.

“They go to the contest to try to prove that the best way to make meatballs is with love and by hand,” Cowart says with

a laugh. The director, who’s been with Savannah Children’s Theatre for many years, says she’s excited for people to see the show - which is a fairly new story in the Curious George universe.

“I’m very excited that we chose this one,” she says. “It’s pretty new, and most people don’t know the musical. It’s going to leave everybody smiling and singing and swinging to the beat. It’s just a very high energy and fun show.”

For Cowart, getting to do shows like this one is an extension of a love she’s always had for theater - having done it since she was young.

“I was a theater kid and didn’t have an outlet like the Children’s Theatre. There was very little do for children in Savannah 20-30 years ago. There wasn’t a lot that was geared towards not just putting on a show but educating and inspiring them,” she says.

“It’s been my passion for a long, long time. That’s why I continue to do it. I love to teach and instill that in kids who remind me of myself. This show in particular has been really special. George is fun and lovable and mischievous in a kind way. I love the George stories.” CS

CURIOUS GEORGE: THE GOLDEN MEATBALL March 1 and 8 at 7 P.M. March 2, 3, 9, 10 at 3 P.M. $15 adults / $12 seniors, kids, military

CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH

Charles Ellis and David Laughlin. PHOTO BY RACHAEL FLORA.

A SLAM dunk

Inaugural Savannah Local Artists Market takes place this Saturday

WHEN Charles Ellis first dreamed up an artists’ market, he was met with mixed reviews.

“I went to a friend of mine and was mentioning it, and she said, ‘Charlie, it won’t work. People are not going to come out,’” remembers Ellis. “I said, ‘Okay, I’m going to try it anyhow.’ We’ll prove her wrong.”

No disrespect to the friend, but Ellis is on to something here.

The Savannah Local Artists’ Market, or SLAM, takes place this Saturday at the old Salvation Army baseball field on Bee Road, a spot many longtime Savannahians know.

“I wanted Daffin Park at first,” says Ellis.

“I went to the city and asked if I could hold it in the park, and they said, ‘Well, if you’re selling stuff, you can’t.’ I’m driving home and I drove by here, and I slammed on the brakes. I got out of the car and looked around, and I’m like, ‘I’m sure glad that Daffin Park said no.’”

In planning the event, Ellis recruited David Laughlin, local artist and co-host of WRUU’s “Art on the Air” program.

“David has been a big help,” says Ellis.

“He knows the media; he works with the radio station.

“The quality of the people is cool,” says Laughlin. “He’s got sculptors, painters, photographers, all the types of artists.”

Over 50 artists are signed on to participate, and they represent a cross-section of

Tiffany O’Brien is one of the artists participating in SLAM. PHOTO COURTESY OF O’BRIEN.

Pasaquan, an art compound in Buena Vista, Georgia.

“It was this place built by Eddie Owens Martin, and he’s deceased now, but it’s wild and crazy,” explains Ellis. “These guys [that are coming] are influenced by Pasaquan, and they’re coming down here.

With what, I don’t know—it’s top secret.”

Ellis is also an artist himself.

“I fiddle with art,” he says.

“He’s an outsider artist,” adds Laughlin.

“I hate to label it, but he finds things and creates things.”

“I make art out of found items,” says Ellis. “I make driftwood fish. I like that because it represents the cycle—I find wood that’s driftwood and make a fish out of it, which cycles it back home. It’s something associated with the water.”

Now that the hard work is over, Ellis is excited for the big day.

“There are two things I have to do,” Ellis says. “One is getting the artists, so I can

strike that off. Two is to get people to come out, so now I’m focusing on that. I’m just real happy at the way it’s turning out.” CS

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Savannah’s art scene.

“I am just really amazed at how many people are coming,” Ellis shares. “Way back at the original start, I was talking to one of the arts association leaders, and he said, ‘What do you want from us?’ I said, ‘Enthusiasm.’ He said, ‘Well, okay.’”

Enthusiasm is precisely what Ellis got.

“I’ve got lots of enthusiasm, mostly from galleries like Leslie Lovell at Roots Up, and then individuals like Barbara Dukes who is a sculptor, and Susie Chisholm, who got a lot of people from City Market,” explains Ellis. “Then Brigitte van Balen, who puts on the Isle of Hope art show, was very helpful. So I’ve got a lot of help and I feel so good about it.”

In his search, Ellis went straight to the source for artists.

“I went to all three art associations— there’s Tybee, the Landings, and Savannah,” says Ellis. “I asked them all one question: Are there too many types of shows like this? Or too few? Or just the right amount? And they all said too few.”

Indeed, SLAM is one of, if not the, only event of its kind, size and scope in Savannah.

“I thought that we should have a poetry reading,” says Laughlin. “It’s part of the whole mix. One of the other things was for [WRUU] to be out here and for one hour, we wanted everyone to tune into the radio for that one hour of classical music on their phones.”

There will also be live music from Athens musician Caroline Aiken, who’s sung with Muddy Waters and Arlo Guthrie.

Ellis also got some artists inspired by

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Third annual “SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show” kicks off this weekend

BY RACHAEL FLORA

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HOW MUCH consideration do you give to your drinking vessel?

The Savannah Clay Community believes it should be a lot. They celebrate the versatility, beauty, and function of the cup this Friday.

“SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show” is an annual favorite, and this year’s event promises to be even bigger.

In 2017, SIP’s first year, there were around 100 cups submitted. Now, in its third year, there are just under 200 cups.

“Things look a lot brighter,” says David Peterson of the Savannah Clay Community.

In its first year, SIP was held at the nowdefunct Non-Fiction Gallery. They then moved to the Whitefield Center on 37th Street, a much better—and bigger—fit.

“Every one of these cups has its own little shelf that we’ve made,” explains Peterson. “They’re the same type of shelf—it’s a kind of clear plastic or Lycra shelf and we set each piece along it. It really comes off well in this space. We had somewhere around 200 people at the opening [last year]. I wouldn’t think 250 people would fit in that place, and it was shoulder to shoulder.”

The Savannah Clay Community puts out a nationwide call for entries, and the jurors take it from there.

“We can only accept so many because we’re limited with space,” says Peterson.

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and make decisions on how many and who.

The guest juror this year is Liz Zlot Summerfield and she’s a potter of her own right.

She’s pretty successful—she does lectures and workshops and seminars, and she makes a lot of stuff that’s very popular.”

The cups range in price and function.

“Some people just do simple stuff, and people will buy it because they don’t want to spend a lot of money, but they can support and buy for $25 or $30,” says Peterson.

“Prices will go up to over $200 on some things. Obviously those are more complicated and it runs the gamut, which makes the show really interesting. The potters get together and say, ‘Wow, did you see hers or his? I wonder how they did that!’ It goes on all night long and I spent, three years ago, about $350 on mugs. I had to have them!”

The cups are sold to benefit the Emmaus House, which provides nourishment to Savannah’s hungry. A week after the opening, the people who purchased cups come back for a little test run.

“The people come back, get their cups, take them off the shelves, and we drink wine out of them,” says Peterson.

The Savannah Clay Community also helps the Emmaus House with the Empty Bowl Fundraiser.

“The ceramic community gets together and they make bowls,” explains Peterson.

“You go in and just take a bowl. If you’ve got a family, everyone gets a bowl. The chefs from around town make all these fancy soups and other things that go along with it. They raffle off some bigger bowls and they’ve been doing this for years.”

Peterson has been a ceramicist for a long time and enjoys being part of the Savannah

Photos of cups from years past. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAVANNAH CLAY COMMUNITY.

Clay Community, which is a warm and welcoming group.

“You don’t have to be potters or ceramic artists or even clay people to belong to the group. You can be anybody you want—anything related to the arts. We have painter and sculptors and people who are just interested in clay. We have over 60 members. They’re not all from Savannah—some

like to join and see what we’re doing. Some of them stay members.” CS

SIP: A CERAMIC CUP SHOW

Whitefield Center, 106 E. 37th St. Opening reception Mar. 1, 6-9 p.m.

Closing reception Mar. 8, 6-9 p.m.

Visit savannahclaycommunity.com for more information.

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BY RACHAEL FLORA

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YOU’RE about to lose all of your memories.

Which one would you save?

That’s the central question of Chelsea Voss’ “Call for Memories,” an interactive multimedia experience that happens this Friday at Sulfur Studios.

Voss put out a call for participants to submit memories that define them, as well as a visual image that represents the memory. She’ll compile the results into an immersive, engaging exhibition that invites participation from its attendees.

We spoke with Voss last week.

1. Tell me how you got

started with the Call for Memories.

My undergraduate degree is in sculpture, and during that time my work focused on the intersection between cognitive science and neurology structure of the brain vs. the psychology of what makes us the way we are. Ultimately, the inspiration came from my dad. When I was in high school, we started noticing the beginning of Alzheimer’s. Over the course of ten years, it progressed. After college, I stayed home and helped take care of him. It was really impactful.

So it’s very much thinking about the idea of what if we could encapsulate ourselves in one memory, and if we protect that memory enough, would we never lose ourselves? It’s fanciful thinking, but I think it’s poetic and beautiful to think about preserving ourselves like that.

2. What have the submissions been like?

They’ve been very diverse. There have been very happy ones focusing on the birth of children or getting married, and then of course there have been darker ones, stories of trauma, stories of loss. Someone’s outlook could define their most impactful memory, but I find that sometimes the most positive, loving, and optimistic people I know have a very traumatic memory that deeply defined them.

I always want to see more just because I

love hearing people’s stories. I have more than enough to fill the gallery, and I’m going to have to be very careful with which ones I select.

3.

What can we expect from the exhibition?

I’m so excited about that. The memories and the artifacts of these memories that people share with me will be on display. If that’s what you’re hoping for, you’re going to get that, but that is not the focus of the exhibit. I am going to be cultivating an experience you can participate in as much or as little as you’d like. I want people to come with an open mind, a defining memory they want to share, and the willingness to be vulnerable. I’m going to keep the rest a secret for now—you’ll have to come to the show to see what that’s like.

4. What feelings do you

think these memories will inspire?

I imagine it’s going to help humanize others to us. It’s so easy to walk around this world seeing other people as non-player characters. I feel like all [the project] can do is inspire empathy, which is the one thing I feel we really need most right now.

5. What’s the one thing you want people to take away from this project?

There’s a barrier with the arts world for some people. There’s this stigma that the arts are for the educated elite. And if you don’t have that education, if you don’t know the history and dialogue with contemporary art, you don’t really have the language to read what it’s saying. How do you appreciate or understand a sports game if you don’t know the rules? I don’t think that’s fair. So my goal for this is to make this [exhibition] something anyone can enjoy, regardless of background. Of course people well-versed in art history will understand the Fluxus roots, they’ll see a bit of Allan Kaprow in there.

I’m really interested in art that isn’t tangible and doesn’t have commercial value.

You can’t sell the experiences that I’m going to cultivate here. What is the value of art to society? The value is not directly financial. Art can help all of us grow as a whole, and I think when we have this stigma against the arts, that’s stopping us from doing that. CS

CALL FOR MEMORIES

Fri., Mar. 1, 6-9 p.m.

Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.

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CULTURE DEFINE ART

QUESTIONS

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Le’Andra LeSeur

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

SCAD CELEBRATES its 40th anniversary this year, and one special initiative is the SCAD40 prize.

The SCAD40 prize is the highest recognition an alumnus can receive and is awarded for exemplary contribution to their creative career. SCAD’s president and founder Paula Wallace will present Le’Andra LeSeur with the SCAD40 prize this Thursday.

In her work, LeSeur explores black identity, particularly through the lens of racial trauma. LeSeur has exhibited throughout the Southeast and has won multiple awards for her work.

We spoke with LeSeur last week.

1.

Tell me about your current body of work you are exploring and working on. “brown, carmine, and blue.” is my most recent body of work. It explores identity in a broad sense, but I’m also looking at how racial trauma affects the way in which we navigate the world and ultimately how that informs our day to day life. Within this work, I’m also tackling how that affects black women specifically and drawing from my own personal narrative. The work is about using my body in a direct way to navigate these feelings of pain and loss and ultimately releasing that energy to heal and get to a place of true vulnerability and tenderness which is something I define as Joy.

2. How do you explore the black iden-

tity through your work?

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My work incorporates a lot of video, text, and photographic imagery. These are things we see every day in mainstream media but it’s not always embracing the entire black experience based on who is telling the story so I’m interested in reclaiming that language so it’s not something that is perpetuating a negative view of the black experience. For instance, what does it look like to honor a black woman and her voice–or to just honor a black body in general?

I’m also interested in portraying parts of blackness that may not be directly understood but are very important aspects of my 32 life–the presence of black soul music, the

Stills from LeSeur’s performance art. PHOTO COURTESY OF SCAD.

joy and laughter with family and friends, the rhythmic motion of your body and soul through vulnerable actions such as publicly crying or dancing–they are all intertwined and they are also a part of my story and my identity as a black woman. Things like that bring me joy so I know that will show through in the way I incorporate it in my work.

3.

What’s the main thing you hope people take away from your work?

I just want people to walk away knowing that your existence is powerful. No matter who you are or where you come from, your existence is powerful. We live in a world that tries to negate the thought of “existing” because there is so much pressure to fit all of these different molds and continuously reach certain points of success based on another person’s validation.

I really want to confront that idea. We are all powerful and resilient people. What if we began celebrating our life, not based on success, but based on how we show up for ourselves and others and how that is defined for each one of us. I think that’s a radical act because it would allow people to just be.

4. You also curate exhibitions that include women of color. Why is that important?

“The function of freedom is to free someone else.” This quote by Toni Morrison is a great way to define why that’s important for me. I’m thankful for all the people in my life who have given me opportunities to share my voice and my story. I think about my first gallery show in Atlanta at Arnika Dawkins Gallery right after graduating from SCAD. Arnika believed in me and my work and that alone gave me the confidence to keep going. I believe we all need people in our life that can offer those affirmations. While there is power in validating yourself, it is a hard battle to constantly uplift yourself with no help so I also fully believe in the power of affirmations. My mother and grandmother affirmed my existence for years–continuously telling me that I would be someone.

I’m always pushing to make space for women of color so they’re voice and story is visible and they also have a chance to fully envision themselves as “someone”.

5. What does it mean to you to receive the SCAD40 prize at deFINE?

It means everything. Going to SCAD was not an easy decision for me but it was the best decision I could have made. It was my second bachelor’s degree moving from a focus in business admin to a full focus within the arts. I was scared that I was making a mistake but the family at SCAD, the people who make that community, put that worry to ease. I had professors who pushed me to think outside the box and fellow students who are now lifelong friends who continuously supported me through everything. To know that I took a chance on myself by enrolling in SCAD and have come out of the situation not just as a better artist, but a better person is truly a testament to the community Paula Wallace created along with the faculty, alumni, and students. I’m forever thankful for that and I know this prize wouldn’t be possible without those people. CS

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Through March 3. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

BILLY AND THOMAS CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY — Billy Cassat owner of Tramp Art Tattoo and Thomas Jordan owner of Anomalous Art Gallery invite you to a birthday celebration and art exhibit. You know, it’s also the birthday of Dr Seuss! 0 Sat., March 2, 6 p.m.-midnight. Anomalous Art Gallery, 302 W Victory Dr.

COOLING EFFECT — Each large-scale, square-format oil painting reveals a complex material and emotional journey, employing gravity, dripping, textured layering, brushwork, mark-making, and intention. Through March 2. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.

CALL FOR MEMORIES — A meditation on the life events that define the individual.

If all of your memories were to be lost but one, which would you keep? This interactive, multimedia experience requests your participation. Share your memory at the exhibit and on Facebook/Instagram with the tag #callformemories. See event page for details.

Free Fri., March 1, 6-9 p.m. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. Work by Katherine Sandoz is set to go up at Laney Contemporary in ‘Vernonburg: A March CARMEN MARIE AGUIRRE — Carmen Marie Aguirre is a figurative painter working in oil on canvas and/or panel. While she represents scenes of daily life, her objective is also to convey how the subject touches and inspires her. Reception Mar. 7, 5-8 p.m.. March 1-31. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. ECHOES BY KARA ADOFF — Fri., March 1, 5 p.m. White Whale Craft Ales, 1207 Bull St. HABERSHAM PORTRAIT UNVEILING — In 2017, Telfair Museums acquired a portrait of Richard Wylly Habersham and his family. The portrait was badly in need of conservation, and after a great deal of work it is now ready to be unveiled to the public. This unveiling is free and open to the public and will be followed by a lecture from Jonathan Bryant, a Professor of History at Georgia Southern University. Wed., Feb. 27, 6 p.m. telfair.org.

Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. HERBERT ALBIN — Herbert Albin was German born and a trained artist and violinist.

After his retirement Albin began making inlaid wood artworks he called Wood Mosaics, also known as marquetry. Roots Up Gallery acquired his massive collection and is very excited to share these incredible pieces.

Feb. 28-March 23. Roots Up Gallery, 412-C Whitaker Street.

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March 1-June 9. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. LUSH: A CELEBRATION IN PINK — Celebrate Location Gallery’s three-year anniversary as they kick off International Women’s Month with pink works by various artists. Gallery profits from show are donated to League of Women Voters Coastal Georgia. Fri., March 1, 5 p.m. Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty, 417 Whitaker St. SAVANNAH LOCAL ARTISTS MARKET — SLAM stands for Savannah Local Artists Market, and this event promises food and family fun. Sat., March 2, 10 a.m. Salvation Army Baseball Field, Bee Rd. and Washington Ave. SIP: A CERAMIC CUP SHOW OPENING RECEPTION — SIP is an exhibition celebrating the ceramic arts, and an extraordinary display of the often overlooked cup. All cup sales benefit each artist, and a percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Emmaus House to help provide nourishment for the hungry in Savannah. free Fri., March 1, 6-9 p.m. The Whitefield Center, 106 E. 37th Street.

IPHONEOGRAPHY — Printed images created by Pamela Beckwith on an iPhone.

Some are framed, others are under acrylic.

Fri., March 1, 6 p.m. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.

TALKING CONTINENTS — Jaume Plensa (Spanish, b. 1955) is one of the world’s foremost living sculptors. He is widely known for large-scale public artworks and more intimate and meditative installations that aim to unify people through connections of spirituality, the body, and shared memory. Museum Admission Rates Vary March 1-June 9.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

JAUME PLENSA: TALKING CONTINENTS — Talking Continents is a floating collection of 19 cloud-like, stainless steel sculptures.

Their biomorphic forms are made of die-cut letters taken from nine different languages.

VERNONBURG: A MARCH SURVEY — In this exhibition by Katherine Sandoz, a dozen large-scale paintings seem to weave one into the next with a diorama-effect encouraging the viewer to experience this variegated rural

neighborhood located just south of Savannah. March 5-May 18. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS AMERICAN ABOLITIONIST AND ANTISLAVERY ACTIVISTS: CONSCIENCE OF THE NATION — The exhibit consists of photographs and engravings of historic abolitionists and anti-slavery activists. The exhibit begins in the 18th century with some of the early colonial American anti-slavery activists. Curated by Eric Saul. Through Feb. 28. americanabolitionists.com. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. ABSTRACTS AND ANIMALS — Abstracts & Animals showcases the diverse talent of two local artists through a vibrant exhibit of art quilts. Donna Stankiewicz works with realistic subject matter using paints, dye, and fabric.

Jody Beth Wigton uses color and pattern to create multi-pieced abstract and improvisational designs. Through Dec. 31. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART FROM THE KING-TISDELL COTTAGE FOUNDATION PERMANENT COLLECTION — Artists include William Tolliver, Luther Vann and more. These legendary African-American expressionist artists have gifted the foundation with exceptional works that will leave you in awe. IThrough April 30. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. CONTEMPORARY SPOTLIGHT: ERIN JOHNSON — Telfair Museums presents a Contemporary Spotlight exhibition with artist Erin Johnson (American, b. 1985), who is creating new work that addresses questions and themes specific to our region and considers what it means to tell the history of a place.

ENTHUSIASM MAKES THE DIFFERENCE — Zara Bell’s work explores relationships: between figure and ground, thought and action, the narrative generated by the interaction of forms and bodies, and where the viewers’ associations meet the artist’s decisions. Bell sourced her images (as well as this show’s title) from books that have been around a long time because she is interested in what they might reveal about her contemporary culture and the lineage of her beliefs. Through March 5. Starland Cafe, 11 East 41st St. FRUITION BY MICHAEL MAHAFFEY — “Fruition” offers the fully realized vision of some of Mahaffey’s favorite stencil concepts. Through Feb. 28. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. HARRIET ZABUSKY-ZAND — Harriet Zabusky-Zand attributes her lifelong love of color and interests in drawing and painting to the early influence of her parents. Seeking new vehicles for personal expression, she learned to weave and moved to England and set up a studio. Through Feb. 28. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. INVOLUNTARY MAPS — Bridget Conn explores gesture, symbolism, intuitive markmaking, and written language through the medium of chemigrams. Through March 14.

In Vino Veritas, 102 E. Liberty St. IT’S SIMPLE: PRINTS BY MELISSA HOLDEN — Melissa Holden grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She left California to pursue a degree in fine arts from the University of Colorado. Melissa focused on printmaking, mostly intaglio and woodcuts, and found she has an affinity for the medium. Through March 31. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. KATNISS — Part of a yearlong commission process, the museum’s largest to date, katniss is the result of a creative collaboration between Katherine Sandoz and Rachel Reese, Telfair’s Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, the museum’s dedicated exhibition staff, and Julio Garcia of Price Street Projects, who fabricated the work in Miami. Through June 2. telfair.org/jepson/.

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FOOD & DRINK EPICUROPEDIA

The Fettucini Fruitti di Mare.

Chefs McLain and Landrigan.

about all of the zeal that was placed in picking every single adornment by Lubowicki and Downey. Nothing was forgotten—even the powder rooms are orante.

When you walk in, the towering staircase, reminiscent of the old home’s vertebrae, strikes you. Each room has a speckling of dressed tables, antiques, imported European fixtures, and almost all have mantles. As you pass under each archway, you are transported to a different region in Europe. Even the downstairs bar, which I would consider the most important part of any restaurant, was made just for La Scala.

Besides the cool, cave-like wine cellar that sits below the grand space, the most challenge was stalwartly conquered by the breathtaking room of all is the chapel on two who have now ran Circa 1875 for many the second floor—a vestige from the Cathoyears. lic Diocese that once inhabited the home.

“Our love is food and libations. We were The space is rentable and would make for getting phone calls from people asking an intimate wedding venue. to take parties of 50, and we had no room Executive Chef David Landrigan is from there for that [at Circa 1875]. Right then New York and has been working in kitchand there, we outgrew the place. At that ens since the age of thirteen. After gaining point we started looking for places around experience from various northern kitchtown and, three and a half years ago, this ens, Chef Landrigan completed culinary came on the market. We purchased it and school at The Culinary Insitute of America. the rest is history,” Lubowicki’s rememAfter moving to Savannah, Chef Landrigan bered on La Scala’s beginnings. worked with The Olde Pink House before During my visit, I was given a tour of the joining the Circa 1875 family. immaculate three story Victorian, which When the team behind Circa decided to emanates that Savannah feel from the very open its second endeavor, Chef Landrigan’s foundation. Lubowicki proudly guided me right hand man and now La Scala’s Chef de through each room, narrating the work Cuisine, Chef Stephen McLain, joined the that it years of research and preparation to team. accomplish.

Chef McLain worked as the ExecuI could have stayed for hours learning tive Chef at Alligator Soul, a Sous Chef at

Italian from a team of culinary all-stars

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BY LINDY MOODY IF YOU’RE a local, you have probably noticed the magnificent pink Victorian that sits on East 36th Street by now. What looks like a grandiose home of Savannah’s elite is not that at all, instead housing Savannah’s newest upscale authentic Italian restaurant, La Scala Ristorante.

The bold duo behind the massive undertaking, Donald Lubowicki and Jeffrey Downey, have been a part of the food scene of Savannah for over a decade. So when the two located this particular empty home, the restoration of the historic space began.

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Leoci’s, and many other local well-known Savannah kitchens. He was quick to inform me that he owes all of his culinary education to his grandmother, who owned several restaurants south of Nashville.

“We always try to do a seasonal menu.

With the seasonal menu approach of this restaurant, we are trying to focus on regions of Italy. On the autumn, winter menu we have been focusing on the northern regions, coming into the spring we are going to focusing more on the central regions like Tuscany and EmeliaRomagna. Summertime will be a lot more Calabrian, Sicilian, Southern Italian.”

The ingredients are procured from local sources including Russo’s, Vertu Farms, Savannah River Farms, Joseph Field Farms, Ed Fields Coffee, Kachina Farms, and Canewater Farms. Lubowicki elaborated that their “pasta is also sourced locally, from Frali. We are really trying to tie into the community.”

A quick glance at the menu and you can see that every single locally procured ingredient was calculated in its application and expertly used.

Fettuccine Fruitti di Mare includes a beautiful, night-sky-black squid ink fettuccine pasta layered diver scallop, Georgia shrimps, Little Neck clams, and octopus.

Each piece of seafood your fork finds is more tender than the last. The scallop is hard seared to create a crunchy shell, yet the inside is sweet and delicate. My favorite shrimp are our coastal shrimp because their meat is sweeter than most, and these did not disappoint.

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The Branzino Arrostito is one of La Scala’s more popular dishes. A hearty roasted sea bass is served with artichoke, risotto peppered with fresh herbs, charred broccolini, and lemon.

Just as popular with loyal patrons is the Osso Bucco, a true Italian classic of roasted veal shank. The Chefs serve their version featuring roasted squash and cippolinis, a type of onions, risotto milanese, and gremolata.

Lubowicki was quick to tell me about the Pollo Mattone, saying “the roasted chicken will blow your mind.” Not only is the chicken extremely juicy but it is well balanced through all of its accompaniments.

Sweet figs, briny olives, peppery arugula, and creamy polenta are paired with this superstar.

As for the preparation, Chef McLain explained that they “beer brine it overnight. The beer brine has oranges, coriander, bay leaf, and some cinnamon sticks.

You get a lot of those spices’ notes inside of

the chicken as well as all of the maltyness of the beer. The cooking technique is really simple—it is an old Tuscan cooking technique. We put it on the grill and put a brick on top of it. It flattens it out as it is grilling and gets the skin really crisp.”

The Chefs are even making their own desserts. Chef McLain gave me the rundown on the dessert menu.

He said, “Right now we are making all of our desserts in-house except for our sorbets. We make tiramisu, panacaot, a really nice Meyer lemon cheesecake, chocolate torts, and biscotti.”

The building may be the gorgeous Victorian architecture that you probably pass every day, but inside of La Scala, you are transported to a villa in the hills of the Italian countryside with a dish in front of you that would make any Nonna exclaim, “Bellisimo!” CS LA SCALA IS AT 119 E. 37TH ST.

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SAVANNAH did not become a preferred filming destination based solely upon Mother Nature’s bounty. While warm weather, beaches, forests, creeks, and marshes (not to mention some of the most beautiful architecture on the planet) can offer up a feast to any camera’s lens, the truth is that the lifeblood of the film industry is illusion.

One room with a simple green wall can be instantly transformed into any location in the universe. Thus, despite the breathtaking nature beauty of the Coastal Empire, continued success will not be assured by our looks alone.

Movies and television shows can be insightful, inspirational, and uplifting.

They have the ability to mentally transport the viewer to another time and place and have motivated some of the greatest leaders of our generation.

But first and foremost, they are also a business. That means that money counts.

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The state of Georgia has become one of the top filming locations in the world due to the generous film tax credits offered by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Those financial incentives are why the dead walk in Senoia, Georgia and the Black Panther’s homeland of Wakanda has an Atlanta ZIP code.

While that is great for the state as a whole, what about Savannah? That is where the Savannah Entertainment Production Incentive comes into play. \ The Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) has just approved a three-year renewal of this unique set of financial incentives for movie and television productions.

Thanks to SEDA, Savannah became the first city in the state to add additional benefits on top of Georgia’s already generous incentives. These local incentives provide $4 million to qualifying film and television productions that shoot in Savannah.

They have also earmarked $100,000 of that total for professional auditing to ensure that the guidelines are being followed by the recipients.

So how do these incentives benefit local businesses? In the broad economic picture, everyone in the region indirectly profits due to the boost that productions provide the local economy. Movie and television productions directly spent more than

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$120 million in the Savannah area in 2018, which equates (according to the experts) to a total economic impact of over $250 million. Landlords, florists, security firms, antiques dealers, equipment rental firms, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and many other industries all shared in that windfall.

If you would like to apply for the incentive directly, however, you must be planning a feature film or television pilot with a budget of at least $2 million with at least $500,000 of that amount being spent on approved expenditures within Chatham County.

Productions that meet those requirements can qualify for a 10 percent rebate on qualified local spending up to a cap of $100,000.00. Television series have higher budgetary requirements but the annual cap goes up to $250,000.00.

The precise guidelines may be found on the Savannah Regional Film Commission’s website, savannahfilm.org. The incentives previously applied only to Chatham County but now cover any filming within a 60-mile radius of Savannah City Hall.

It should also be noted that SEDA is providing economic incentives to help build the local crew base, as no production would be possible without the myriad of individuals working diligently behind the scenes. If you have five years of verifiable experience as a film or television technician and would like to relocate to Chatham County, the local incentive will reimburse up to $2,000 per household for qualified moving expenses.

The current budget allocates up to $100,000 per year on these crew

relocations. That is enough for fifty crew members per year to move to Savannah, helping ensure that producers can find the local crew they need.

Even better, the production itself can qualify for a bonus incentive if 50 percent of its official crew is hired locally.

Given the tremendous advantage that Atlanta has over Savannah in terms of both population and infrastructure, Atlanta will likely always remain the top filmmaking destination in Georgia. Indeed, Atlanta showed up No. 2 on MovieMaker Magazine’s January 2019 list of the best major cities for making movies.

Savannah, however, claimed the No. 1 spot on that same magazine’s list of best small cities and towns for film and television production. This is a tremendous testament to the hard work of all the individuals in the Savannah Regional Film Commission, SEDA, and the countless other individuals and companies that have tirelessly and diligently labored to help build the Savannah film and television industry.

If your business has benefitted from the entertainment industry, or even if you just enjoy the thrill of wondering whether that person at the corner table in your favorite coffee shop is a movie star who has slipped away from the bright lights, a great deal of the credit goes to the Savannah Entertainment Production Incentive. CS Charles Bowen is an entertainment attorney and founder of the Savannah Film Alliance.

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/// (out of four) Going for the threepeat, the How to Train Your Dragon series ends on a high enough note that fans won’t be feeling a discernible letdown. So while How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World might be the runt of this particular litter, it won’t come near to stirring memories of The Matrix Revolutions, X-Men: The Last Stand or other trilogy closers that left depressed devotees reaching for the Jack Daniels.

Based on the children’s book by Cressida Cowell, 2010’s How to Train Your Dragon centered on Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel), a young Viking who befriended a Night Fury dragon he named Toothless.

The conflict there came from the fact that humans and dragons were sworn enemies, a stance that melted away by the film’s conclusion.

In 2014’s How to Train Your Dragon 2, everyone in Hiccup’s village of Berk had a pet dragon, yet fun and games weren’t the order of the day in that picture, a second installment that was a shade darker and deeper than its predecessor (basically, it was The Empire Strikes Back of the franchise).

In How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Berk has blossomed into a paradise for human and dragon alike, with Hiccup constantly rescuing dragons imprisoned elsewhere and adding them to his village’s population. But not everything is groovy in this corner of the world.

The tagline for the 1935 classic Bride of Frankenstein asserted that “the monster demands a mate,” and that’s applicable here as well. OK, so Toothless is too adorable to be deemed a monster, and he doesn’t exactly demand, but once he catches sight of a female Light Fury, he becomes smitten.

Unfortunately, the Light Fury is a prisoner of the ruthless dragonslayer Grimmel (F. Murray Abraham), and he plots to use her as bait to capture Toothless. Desperate to save not just Toothless but all the dragons in his domain, Hiccup convinces everyone to pack up their belongings to begin the long journey to The Hidden World, a place where he hopes Berkians and beasts can continue to live in peace.

What made the first two Dragon installments pop is that the themes of responsibility and sacrifice — often only given insincere lip service in animated features — were carefully woven into the fabric of the stories, thus raising the emotional stakes when the characters were confronted with hard decisions or even the specter of death itself.

That continues in full force in this latest picture, with the best moments saved for the last act. Indeed, the final stretch is what provides this entry with its power

How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

and makes it a worthy companion piece to its predecessors. In other words, don’t be too surprised if lumps suddenly develop in the throat.

The character of Valka (Cate Blanchett), Hiccup’s mother, joined the series in the second chapter and proved to be a vital player; here, she’s reduced to an afterthought. But the trusty Gobber (Craig Ferguson) again provides the reliable comic relief, and even the antics of Hiccup’s dimwitted friends (voiced by, among others, Kristen Wiig and Jonah Hill) are more amusing and less irritating than usual.

Grimmel proves to be a worthy adversary, and Astrid (America Ferrera) continues to ably function as Hiccup’s wonder woman, serving as romantic interest, sounding board, conscience, and kick-ass warrior.

As for the animation, it remains topnotch, particularly in the design of the various dragons. This is especially true when it comes to Toothless, whose look and movements resemble nothing so much as a silky feline. More than any other visual ingredient in this imaginatively conceived franchise, he has steadfastly remained the cat’s meow.

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/// One need not be a wrestling fan to enjoy Fighting with My Family, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser sure to entertain even those who just always assumed that Hogan was the Christian name of The Incredible Hulk rather than a lord-of-the-rings superstar in his own right.

Turning to both real life and a 2012 documentary for his source material, writerdirector Stephen Merchant (co-creator of BBC’s The Office) examines the odyssey of Saraya Bevis (Lady Macbeth’s Florence Pugh), who hails from a family jampacked with wrestlers. Under the proud tutelage of their parents Patrick (Nick Frost) and Julia (Lena Headey), Saraya, calling herself “Paige” in the ring, and her brother Zac (Jack Lowden), known as “Zac Zodiac,” devote their lives to landing

a tryout with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment).

They succeed, but after carefully screening all the applicants, only Paige is chosen by the trainer-scout (Vince Vaughn) to continue the path to possible WWE stardom. Among those sent packing is Zac, who must return to their Norwich, Norfork home in England while Paige heads to Florida for further tryouts.

Co-produced by Dwayne Johnson (who also appears as himself), Fighting with My Family is full of rowdy humor (much provided by a garrulous Frost) and introspective moments (most provided by a perfectly cast Pugh), but what elevates the movie’s game is its willingness to also follow Zac as he copes with crushing disappointment.

If Paige’s journey infuses the movie with spirit, Zac’s ordeal provides it with poignancy, and the resultant tag team of emotions makes it easy to cheer for this family and this film.

ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL

// Produced by James Cameron and directed by Robert Rodriguez, Alita: Battle Angel is a visually ugly and unseemly movie — and that’s meant as the highest compliment possible.

Adapted from Gunnm (aka Battle Angel Alita), a manga series created by Yukito Kishiro back in 1990, this expensive endeavor takes place in a post-apocalyptic future in which the masses toil in squalor, the one percent live in the cloud city of Zalem, and the most popular sport is a death-and-destruction game called Motorball (basically Rollerball, minus James Caan).

Dr. Dyson Ido (Christoph Waltz) is one of those scraping together a living on Earth, and he’s excited when he discovers the remains of a female cyborg in a junk heap. Possessing a functional human brain, this cyborg is rebuilt and brought back to life by Ido, who calls her

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Alita (Rosa Salazar). That was actually the name of Ido’s murdered daughter, and this new christening annoys his ex-wife Chiren (Jennifer Connelly), who’s presently working alongside a corrupt businessman known as Vector (Mahershala Ali).

It turns out almost everyone — Chiren, Vector, the mysterious Nova (an uncredited cameo by a three-time Oscar nominee), the murderous cyborgs Zapan (Ed Skrein) and Grewishka (Jackie Earle Haley) — wants a piece of Alita, and it’s all the poor girl can do to stay alive and intact.

Luckily for her, it’s soon revealed that she’s not some docile teenager but rather a fierce, ages-old warrior with uncanny fighting abilities.

As far as the world-building is concerned, Alita: Battle Angel isn’t as eye-popping as 2017’s Ghost in the Shell, another anime property that was transformed into a live-action offering. It also isn’t any more impressive than what was conjured for last December’s box office bomb Mortal Engines.

Where the movie excels is in the design of its metallic characters. There’s something both unsettling and exciting in seeing human faces grafted onto otherwise all-hardware bodies, and it’s the only instance in which the film feels like it’s breaking any new ground.

Otherwise, there isn’t much in Alita: Battle Angel that warrants attention or excitement. Alita herself is an interesting creation, but Salazar is limited in her ability to breathe life into this CGI construction — since it’s a motion-capture performance, perhaps Andy Serkis should have been tapped to play the part (just kidding … kind of).

Ido is also a potentially fascinating character — a scientist who doubles as a hunterkiller (aka a bounty hunter, not a Gerard Butler flop about a submarine) — but Waltz plays the part as too much Geppetto and not enough Dr. Frankenstein. Waltz has no problem piling on the twitchiness (Inglourious Basterds, Big Eyes), but here’s he’s too sweet-natured to be believable as a man who bludgeons fugitives in his spare time.

Narratively, Alita: Battle Angel is so focused on the sequels that (may or may not) lie ahead that it cobbles together too many story strands and then rushes through them anyway. This results in some lapses in logic (Alita doesn’t recognize anybody in that rigged Motorball game?) as well as a serious deficit in defining key characters.

Connelly’s Chiren does a moral aboutface that would scarcely be believable in an old episode of Highway to Heaven, let alone here. On top of all this clutter, there’s a romance between Alita and a pretty-boy street kid (bland Keean Johnson) that turns out to be particularly insipid.

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should have been one of the defining themes of the film had it been directed at adults instead of young children: Alita’s sexual identity. Here’s a 300-year-old halfhuman, half-cyborg who’s modeled after a man’s dead daughter, who’s given breasts on her metallic child-like body, and who’s engaged in a relationship with a teenage boy. I daresay Freud, Kinsey and Dr. Ruth would all have had their hands full trying to sort this one out.

HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U

// When it comes to a movie dealing with a multiverse or a parallel universe or an alternate universe or whatever the kids are calling it these days, Happy Death Day 2U unfortunately skewers closer to the lameness of The Cloverfield Paradox than the giddiness of Spider-Man: Into the Multi-Verse. It should also be noted that it frequently bolts away from the original Happy Death Day. In other words, this is one time when (with apologies to Herman’s Hermits and that jolly Henry VIII) the second verse — multi or otherwise — is not the same as the first.

Released in 2017, Happy Death Day added a Groundhog Day wrinkle to the traditional slasher flick and took that notion about as far as it could go. The result was a fairly clever and fairly entertaining murder-mystery — and a standalone film that absolutely did not require a sequel.

But when your movie costs $5 million and grosses $55 million stateside and another $70 million worldwide … well, I think even the U.S. Constitution states that a followup must be made.

Happy Death Day 2U is only partly a repeat of the first film. The rest of the time, it feels more of a piece with Back to the Future Part II (actually referenced in this new movie), Real Genius, Weird Science, My Science Project, and other teen-centric sci-fi flicks from the hallowed 1980s. But the results are more grasping

than ingenious, never disguising the fact that this new slant muddles rather than enhances the appeal of the initial premise.

Jessica Rothe returns as Tree, this time learning that her never-ending loop of a day — one in which she died over and over again, only breaking the cycle once she identified the killer — was the result of a science project conceived by Ryan (Phi Vu), the roommate of her boyfriend Carter (Israel Broussard). More mishaps result in an attempt to get the science project under control; instead, the inadvertent result is that Tree has to again relive that same nightmarish day over and over again — only this time in an alternate universe, and with a different murderer wielding the knife.

It plays out as desperately as it sounds, and it strips the original film of the raw power of its premise (Tree even states as much in this new movie). Worse, the murder-mystery angle is now completely obliterated in favor of the rote sci-fi shenanigans as well as a barren side drama involving Tree’s mother (Missy Yager).

Whereas the original offered up a number of suspects, this entry basically has one — and, yeah, that’s who it turns out to be.

On the plus side, Rothe is again terrific as Tree, and here’s hoping she starts landing more prominent movie roles (so far, she’s mainly been guesting on TV series and popping up in obscure indies). On the negative side, Happy Death Day 2U ends with a setup for yet another installment, one that will doubtless head off in an even more nonsensical direction. If Happy Death Day turned to the ‘90s (Groundhog Day) and Happy Death Day 2U borrowed from the ‘80s (Back to the Future Part II), then will Happy Death Day 3Peat lift from the ‘70s? And will Travis Bickle or Sheriff Buford T. Justice be making an appearance?

// The 2000 Mel Gibson hit What Women Want undergoes a sex-change operation and emerges as What Men Want, a rousing if rocky remake-of-sorts that proves to be no better or no worse than its predecessor.

In that Y2K smash, Gibson played a misogynistic advertising executive who, through a freak accident, is given the gift/ curse of hearing the inner thoughts of members of the opposite sex. At first, he uses his newfound ability to get ahead, but once he slows down and starts to really listen to what’s being internally said, he blossoms into a sensitive male with a new interest in women’s rights. More nonsensical than knowing, What Women Want found the superstar delivering a charming and believable performance (more so since we now know the true inner thoughts of Mr. “Sugar Tits”).

The dynamics are slightly changed in What Men Want. Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) looks down on most guys not because she’s a man-hater but because they’re perpetually keeping her down at her place of employment. A high-powered sports agent, she’s repeatedly passed over for partnership at her firm, even as she witnesses the usual mediocre white males ascending ever higher. Interestingly, though, she’s not much better than her dude-bro co-workers. For starters, she treats her harried assistant Brandon (Josh Brenner) poorly, she blows off her best friends with regularity, and she’s selfish in the sack, leaving her lovers hanging once she enjoys her orgasm.

A well-timed bump on the head changes all that — at least eventually. Once she’s able to read the thoughts of all men, she’s able to stay one step ahead of the colleagues who are trying to box her out. It also provides her with the inside track on acquiring as a client the most promising newbie in the upcoming NBA draft: Jamal Barry (Shane Paul McGhie), a sensible kid who’s under the thumb of his well-meaning but overbearing dad, Joe “Dolla” Barry (Tracy Morgan). But her newly acquired gift doesn’t seem to curb her self-centered attitude, as she still treats Brandon shabbily and even uses her boyfriend (Aldon Hodge) and his young son (Auston Jon Moore) in her scheme to get ahead.

Clearly, Ali needs to become a better person while subjugating the louts around her, and that she does with clockwork precision in a film that, like the Gibson version, never takes full advantage of its intriguing premise. In its depiction of the male-female dichotomy, even the dated Tootsie still works better than this new effort, which goes for the obvious gags and the obvious reads on too many occasions.

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ACTIVISM & POLITICS

SAVANNAH AREA YOUNG REPUBLICANS Get involved. Meetings are the last Tuesday of every month (except for December) at 7:00pm. Contact number: (912) 657-9623 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr.org. sayr.org.

VICTORIAN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS The VNA represents all residing, working or otherwise involved in the Victorian District and meets every second Tuesday of each month to the exception of the month of August. Meetings are held at The Mansion on Forsyth Park. Social starts at 5:30 p.m. and meetings start at 6 p.m. There is no fee to attend our meetings. For anyone using the Valet Parking at The Mansion, there is a $5. fee. MEMBERSHIP YEARLY FEES are: Individual $25. - Household (2 people) $40. - Business $50. and Students $10. Free ongoing, 6-7 p.m. vnasavannahga2013@ gmail.com. mansiononforsythpark.com.

Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St.

AUDITIONS AND CALLS FOR ENTRIES

Thankful Tuesday at The Grove

All Firefighters, EMS, Police & First Responders get 50% off lunch & dinner food on Tuesdays at The Grove.

THE GROVE SAVANNAH, 301 WEST CONGRESS STREET. Causes, Beautification/Improvement in the Downtown Area, and Arts and Cultural Life.

The application process can be found on the DNA website at www.savannahdna. org/grants. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Questions should be directed to Kathleen Brenneman, kbrenneman@savannahDNA.org or P.O. Box 9416, Savannah, GA 31412. Applications are reviewed by the DNA Board of Directors and will be awarded to selected recipients in May 2019. Through March 20.

CALL FOR EARLY 19TH CENTURY DANCERS/REGENCY DANCING The Davenport House has a social dance program which meets most Wednesdays at 5 p.m. The Museum is looking for new participants in this free community activity. For information contact info@davenporthousemuseum. org or call 912-236-8097. ongoing. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. 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. cohensretreat.com/ shopping.html. Cohen’s Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd.

BENEFITS

ROYAL FLUSH CASINO NIGHT The casino-themed party will feature heavy hors-d’oeuvres, an open bar, live music, dancing and complimentary casino. Guests can “go all in” to support this event, which will feature Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Texas Hold’em and Wheel of Fortune with the opportunity to win up to $3,500 in cash and other prizes. Each guest will receive $25,000 in funny-money chips when they arrive but will be able to get additional chips throughout the evening for a suggested donation. 55-85 Thu., Feb. 28, 7-11 p.m. 720-982-8779. facebook.com/ events/203482630599669/. Savannah Station, 601 Cohen St. THE ROYAL FLUSH CASINO NIGHT The casino-themed party will feature heavy hors-d’oeuvres, an open bar, live music and dancing. Guests can “go all in” to support this event, which will feature Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Texas Hold’em and Wheel of Fortune with the opportunity to win over $3,500 in cash and other prizes. Proceeds

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AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA Auditions for our spring session will be held January 9, 2019. Students who played in the Fall 2018 session, and who plan to remain in the same ensemble, do not need to re-audition in January. The January auditions are for new students, or students wishing to move to a different ensemble.

Choose your instrument from the list on their website - https://ayosavannah.org/ auditions/ -to see the audition requirements for applicable ensembles. Then, contact them via email at ayosavannah2004@gmail. com to reserve an audition date and time, or with any questions you may have. ongoing.

Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR ARTISTS Multi-media performance art show “Burning the Stage” is looking for talent! Singers, dancers, comedians, performers, and talented individuals of all ages welcome to apply. The show is scheduled for the evening of May 12th at the Savannah Repertory Theatre. Please send contact information, social links and/or links to past performances for consideration to vvvivianwang@gmail.com Deadline to apply is March 17th! There is no fee to apply.

Open to individuals and groups. Thank you!

Through March 17.

CALL FOR COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) 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

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benefit families at the Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire. $55 individual, $85 per couple Thu., Feb. 28. Savannah Station, 601 Cohen St. SCI FANS FOR SENIORS DRIVE Members of the community who would like to donate a new box fan or make a cash donation to purchase a fan may come by SCI’s headquarters at 3025 Bull Street, Savannah between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday or donate on-line at www.seniorcitizensinc.org/give. ongoing.

Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

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2018 SUMMER BONANZA The program will expose young people to local government, cultural diversity, and positive role models. Strengthening academic development while providing safe, structured, and fun activities for youth is essential. Summer Bonanza meets once per week on Saturday mornings from 10 am – 1 pm at the Moses Jackson Center.

Saturdays, 9 a.m. (912) 663-4528. Moses Jackson Advancement Center, 1410B Richards Street.

2019 AUTISM CONFERENCE $30.00-$135.00 Thu., Feb. 28, 7 a.m.

Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Drive.

2019 SAVANNAH AUTISM CONFERENCE Autism activist Temple Grandin will be the keynote speaker when the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism hosts its 2019 Autism Conference Feb. 28 and March 1 at the Savannah Convention Center.

60-135 Thu., Feb. 28, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fri., March 1, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. 912-3559098. pvictor@matthewreardon.org.

2019autismconference.com. savtcc.com.

Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. ACCENT REDUCTION GROUP CLASS In this 6-week course, you will receive individual guidance on your specific speech sound patterns by a licensed speech-language pathologist. Benefit from observing and practicing with others in a small group format. By the end of the course, you can expect to have a basic understanding of your own sound deviations, how to produce target sounds, and strategies for effective practice. You will receive practice materials after each class to reinforce the concepts discussed.

Email tricia@newyorkspeechcoaching. com to register or to schedule a free phone consultation! Georgia Speech Coaching is the Savannah branch of New York Speech Coaching. $295 Tuesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. tricia@newyorkspeechcoaching.com. 2222 Bull St, 2222 Bull Street.

BACHATA AND SALSA DANCE CLASSES New 4 week dance series, designed for absolute beginners to learn the fundamentals of Bachata or Salsa for social dancing! Bachata and salsa are fun dances from the Dominican Republic that can be found in cities all over the world, and is a great way to meet other people and enjoy amazing music. No partner or dance experience needed, just come and have fun! Special discount if you decide to do the 40 salsa and bachata series together! RSVP via

First Friday Fireworks

Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks, presented by Wet Willie’s. Free first Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m.

ROUSAKIS PLAZA, RIVER ST.

facebook or email. $40 for 4 classes, $70 for both bachata and salsa series ongoing. stephaniehmetzger@gmail.com. facebook. com/events/239285403377870/.

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

Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street.

BEGINNING BELLY DANCE CLASSES Taught by Happenstance Bellydance.

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

BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CLASSES Monday/Wednesday- Competition 5:30pm and Fundamentals at 7:00pm Tuesday/ Thursday- Fundamentals at Noon and Fundamentals at 5:30pm Friday- Private Lessons by appointment Saturday- Open Mat at 10:30am ongoing. Serg Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 401 Mall Blvd.

BRIDGE LESSONS Learn to play bridge. BB2 Competitive Bidding: Monday, September 24@7:00PM. BB4: Play of the Hand/ Declarer/Play: Saturday, September 15@10:00AM. Intermediate/Advanced Workshops: Friday, September 14@10:00AM ongoing. 912-2284838. bridgewebs.com/savannahclubs.

Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. CHILD CARE CONFERENCE CLASSES $20.00 Sat., March 2, 8:30 a.m. GSU Armstrong Campus Auditorium, 11935 Abercorn Street.

A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: MENTAL WELLNESS Take part in an open discussion to change the stigma. CEU credits available for professionals. Join us each month for Saturdays @ Southwest to learn from local experts about thought-provoking topics. Free and open to the public. Sat., March 2, 11 a.m.-noon. 912-927-4079. communications@liveoakpl.org. liveoakpl.

org/saturdays/. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. CONTEMPORARY DANCE FUSION CLASS AT THE STUDIO IN THUNDERBOLT Join a classically trained dance teacher for a fun and challenging dance class. Focus on technique, choreography, and whatever else you would like to do! Opportunity to learn aerial hammock moves as well.

Every Sunday from 6-7pm $20. To reserve a space call/text 912-483-2109 or email ktoyogasurf@gmail.com ongoing.

COUNTRY TWO STEP GROUP CLASS Join us every week to learn how to dance to the classics and modern day songs of country music. All levels welcomebeginners to advanced. Each week will progress from the previous. First week is the top of the month and runs for 4 weeks. Sign up today! $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 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. You’re Invited To A Free Masterclass: 5 Steps to Turning Your Talents and Expertise Into A Successful Online Coaching Business (even if you have no idea how to get started!) See website for more info at www.laurenl.com/creativity_ coaching/ or contact Creativity@LaurenL. com ongoing. Online, ---.

DRUM FOLK: A RIDDIMIC RESCUE Join a new folk and funk cultural movement built within the classic traditions of GullahGeechee cultural legacy. Learn about juba, hand jive, ring play, ring shout, tambourine, riddimic movement, and vocalization along with the various regional drum legacies connecting national and international culture. $12 per 1.5 hour session

Wednesdays, 7 p.m. nowgriot1@aol.com. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. 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.

Sign in time begins 6:00-6:20 p.m. Panel starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. and ends at approximately 8:00 P.M. Fee is $40.00 money orders or certified bank checks only payable to DUI Prevention Group. Meets monthly, check the website. $40/session (912) 691-4905. info@duipreventiongroup. org.

EXCEL BASICS This course offers a fundamental understanding of Microsoft Excel 2016, including basic Excel environment, navigating the worksheet and ribbon, creating and formatting worksheets, entering and editing data, using functions and formulas, controlling the print output, and using basic tables. We will create: an address list a timesheet a checkbook register a simple payroll sheet a budget a sales sheet with charts At the conclusion of the class, you will be able to use templates, formulas, functions, charts, graphics, and styles. Handouts will be provided. The instructor will be using materials from GCFGlobal.Org Early Bird by Jan 18-$115 Then $120 Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. 912478-2560. adaniels@georgiasouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ ce/programs/excel-courses/. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. FAA PART 107 DRONE PILOT CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE Did you know anyone who flies a drone for commercial or business use is required to be certified by the FAA’s Small UAS Rule (Part 107). This includes commercial drone use for real estate, engineering, media/marketing, forestry, agriculture,

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emergency services, utility companies and civil authorities. Whether you are new to drone technology or currently using it for your commercial business, this 22-hour course will enable you to learn everything you need to become an FAA Certified Drone Pilot. The cost of the class is $595 and will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the week of February 25th. $595 Wed., Feb. 27, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Thu., Feb. 28, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Fri., March 1, 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Sat., March 2, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 912-4433012. continuinged@savannahtech.edu. savannahtech.edu/pce-drone. Savannah Technical College, Crossroads Campus Auditorium, 190 Crossroads Parkway.

FIRE SAFETY $30.00 Sat., March 2, 8:30 a.m. GSU Armstrong Campus Auditorium, 11935 Abercorn Street.

GETTING STARTED IN CREATIVE WRITING Are you ready to move beyond writing for your own satisfaction in writing to share with others and perhaps be published?

This class is designed to help you take that step. Maybe you are working on a memoir, telling the story that only you can tell. Perhaps you have the seed of an idea for a short story. Family history? Personal essays? The instructor will produce individual critiques of manuscripts, and class members will present their work to the class as well. Participants can bring a duplicate copy of a current writing project if they have one. Early Bird by Jan 18-$140 Then $150 Mon., March 4, 6-8 p.m. 912478-2560. adaniels@georgiasouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ ce/programs/creativewriting/. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. HANDS-ON CPR TRAINING Staff from Memorial Health present a special CPR training. Learn about heart attack risk signs and how hands-only CPR can save a life. Free and open to the public.

Wed., Feb. 27, 2-4 p.m. 912-644-5932. communications@liveoakpl.org. liveoakpl. org/program/cpr. Garden City Library, 104 Sunshine Ave. HIGH VIBE / LOW COST YOGA Join Melissa DeLynn for all-levels, beginner friendly Yoga classes. These classes are well-balanced, nourishing, and challenging with an emphasis on philosophy and spirituality. Expect to learn, heal, meditate and connect. $15 Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. 706-614-4715. mdelynn@gmail.com.

WELMONT, 1930 Montgomery Street.

HISTORICAL WRITERS GUILD OF RICHMOND HILL MONTHLY WORKSHOP In addition to the regular meetings offered on the second and fourth Monday of each month as a writing feedback group, the Historical Writers Guild of Richmond Hill will begin offering its members a writing skills workshop on the first Monday of each month. This monthly workshop will address topics such as: show versus tell, conflict, how to build your story, fiction strategy and structure, characterization, and other topics as chosen by the group. The mission of the Historical Writers Guild (HWG) of Richmond Hill is to improve members’ writing skills and to help each writer become published.

Richmond Hill History Museum 11460 Ford Avenue Richmond Hill, GA 31324 7:00 p.m.

- 9:00 p.m. first Monday of every month. richmondhillhistoricalsociety.com/historicalwriters-guild.html. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. JEWELER’S GUIDED OPEN STUDIO 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.

912-289-8337. christina@dreamcatstudio. com. dreamcatstudio.com. 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. dreamcat studio, Hover Creek RD. LEARN HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY OUT OF PROBATE COURT Tue., March 5, 10 a.m. Queensborough Bank Conference Room, 7393 Hodgson Memorial Dr. MONDAY BRIDGE LESSONS If you know the bridge basics and would like more information on basic conventions, Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center 8511 Ferguson Ave. (912-228-4838) is offering lessons beginning Monday March 4 through March 25th. Lessons are 7-9pm and the cost is $10 per lesson. Topics include: Ace Asking Conventions, Negative Doubles, Jacoby 2NT and Splinter Bids, and New Minor Forcing. Through March 13. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. 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. NAMI FAMILY TO FAMILY EDUC PROG Help caregivers understand and support loved ones with serious mental illness. every week from 2/5/2019 through 4/16/2019 Free Tue., March 5, 6-8 p.m. 912-401-2689. namisavannah.org. Isle of Hope Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Rd. POWER SELF DEFENSE Join us for fun and fitness in the heart of downtown Savannah. Fit912Savannah offers fun, safe, friendly classes in yoga, self defense, dance, and fitness, with more classes coming soon! Have a question, want to register? Contact us at nfo@ fit912savannah.com! Located in the lower level of the United Way Building, 428 Bull Street, Savannah, GA (Enter via the red doors CONTINUES ON P. 42

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“YOU’RE ALL OUT OF ORDER” --IT’S ALL ABOUT THE POSITION

ACROSS

1 Bodily pouches (and not something like what Santa carries, unfortunately) 5 Airline to Adelaide 11 Adversary 14 How some sit by 15 Lacking the resources 16 Hedwig, for one 17 Midday song by The Moody Blues, out of order?

19 Cup edge 20 Blissful 21 Jots down 23 Throat problem, briefly 24 “Forgot About ___” (2000 single) 26 Frigid 27 Oscar winner 29 Stylish, to some 32 “We try harder” rental company 35 “Forever Mine” singer Day 37 Ray of sunshine 38 “Good Will Hunting” campus 39 Comedian Black who was Anger in “Inside Out” 40 GOP fundraising org.

41 It’s red, white, and blue for a bunch of countries 43 “Love Story” author Segal 44 “The Duchess of Alba” painter 45 Croquet need 47 “Far out!”

49 “Smallville” villain Luthor 50 “Moonrise Kingdom” director Anderson 51 Addis ___ (Ethiopia’s capital) 55 Breed of chicken once known as Indian Game 58 Vexation 59 Kimono sash 60 Punny Stephan Pastis comic strip, out of order?

63 Guitar master Paul 64 “Honor Thy Father” author Gay 65 River from Lake Victoria 66 Turn purple?

67 Like some tomatoes 68 Boat bottom

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1 Building locations 2 Mature 3 Disperse 4 “All ___ go!”

5 College square 6 “... join in ___ reindeer games” 7 Photographer Goldin 8 Short loin cut 9 ___ gobi (Indian potato dish) 10 Mailed, as a contest entry, way back when 11 Temperature where the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales meet, out of order?

12 Boo-boo

13 They give shade 18 ___-Provera (birth control injection) 22 “But she’s calling ___” (“Mr. Brightside”) 24 Off-the-highway eatery 25 It pairs with steak 28 Parking person 29 Malia’s sister 30 Buffoonish 31 1970s song whose first two words denote the first two letters 32 Letters on a boom box 33 ‘80s “This Old House” host Bob 34 Persevere, out of order?

36 Some side dishes 42 Country singer Campbell 44 Fail to bring up a memory 46 Is 48 Cassette contents 50 During 52 Eagle’s perch 53 Disney “princess” fond of reading 54 Adams who photographed Yosemite 55 Target of some overthe-counter medicine 56 Toe the line 57 Go after flies 58 Went 40 in a 20 zone, e.g.

61 Mint-condition 62 Ending for Nepal

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on East Wayne Street) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah. com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street.

QIGONG CLASSES Qi Gong energy cultivation. What used to be an ancient Chinese secret is now known as one of the best healing modalities available.

Come learn these amazing exercises from a twenty year practitioner. Relax, energize, destress, revitalize, balance and strengthen.

Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30 p.m. classes only $8. www.savannahyogabarre.com 912-200-4809 ongoing. savannahyogabarre. com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

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. SAT MATH PREP This course focuses on thinking strategies and skill development needed for maximizing scores on the math portion of the SAT. We will review the use of various formulas essential to solving problems and discuss effective strategies for increasing the likelihood of answering problems correctly. The Official SAT Study Guide, 2018, Edition, by College Board is required for this class, ISBN #978 145 7309 281. This book has a BLUE cover.

The SAT test is on Saturday, March 9, not at the Armstrong Campus, but throughout Savannah Early Bird by Jan 10-$170 Then $180 Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 912-478-2560. adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/sat/.

Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. SAT PREP FOR READING, WRITING, AND VOCAB This 6-week series focuses on strategies used in active reading that pertains specifically to the SAT, and addresses writing strategies used on possible topics during the writing portion. The writing process will be emphasized and students will practice timed writing sessions to prepare for the reading and writing portions of the SAT. By improving these skills, students will be able to approach the SAT with confidence and the necessary tools for optimal results. Early Bird by Jan 10 - $170 Regular Registration-$180 Tue., March 5, 6-8 p.m. 912-478-2560. adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/sat/.

Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. SURFING AND UKULELE LESSONS Surfing & Ukulele Lessons and surf camps. Tybee Surf Lessons, Tybee Island/ Savannah. Email or call Turner for more info 808-385-5364. TybeeSurfLessons.com.

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TAI CHI The tai chi classes are open to the first 25 participants 60 years of age or older.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 912-877-0056. Senior Citizens, Inc. Liberty County Neighborhood Center, 800 Tupelo Trail.

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

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. For more info visit https://www.abeniculturalarts.com or call 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@ gmail.com. abeniculturalarts.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.

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 Our mission is to further the art of beading and bead education within our membership and our communities.

Visit website for more info regarding the next Bead-In Class or the next CBS Meeting! ongoing. coastalbeadsociety. com/coastalbeadsociety-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 (in the 2nd floor studio), first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am - 1pm.

Visit website for more updates! ongoing. fiberguildsav.com. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. 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. ONE MILLION CUPS Opportunity to polish your pitching skills while networking and making valuable connections. Pitch your idea/business in front of fellow entrepreneurs and get real-time constructive feedback. 2222 Bull Street, weekly Wednesday 9-10am, no charge, free coffee. www.1millioncups.com/ savannah Wednesdays. bullstreetlabs.com.

Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. 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. 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 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. 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.

STITCH AND BITCH Slow down and nurture your creative spirit in a constructive, casual atmosphere. Bring a project or enjoy one of our kits curated to focus on the dedicated process of craft: embroidery, knitting, needlework, or any of the fiber arts. All ages are welcome!

Cheeseboard + wine deals to be had.

Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m. foxyloxycafe.com.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

CONCERTS

ACOUSTIC CONCERT Join SCAD Radio and talented student musicians for a cozy night of acoustic music in the SCAD Museum of Art ruins.

We’ll toast s’mores and chill out picnic style.

Sat., March 2, 6 p.m. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

FIRST FRIDAY FOR FOLK MUSIC Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a friendly, alcohol-free environment. $5 donation March’s performer is David Bankston.. first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. 912-4011900. patmooneylcsw@bellsouth.net. savannahfolk.org. fpc.presbychurch.net.

First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. PIANO IN THE ARTS Crossroads, Jazz meets Classical Sun., March 3, 7:30-9 p.m. 912-344-2801.

Armstrong Campus Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St. SAVANNAH WIND SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT Join Savannah Winds for this eclectic concert that showcases both familiar and lesser-known pieces. This fun concert boasts a wide variety of songs that are sure to please. Tue., March 5, 7:30-9 p.m.

912-344-2801. Armstrong Campus Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St. SPRING CONCERT Join Savannah Winds for this electric concert that showcases both familiar and lesser-known pieces. This fun concert boasts a wide variety of songs that is sure to please. Located in Fine Arts Auditorium. $15 (discounts available) Tue., March 5, 7:30 p.m. 912-344-2801. armstrongboxoffice@ georgiasouthern.edu. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. SPRING FLING AND JAZZ CONCERT Family fun, games, a book sale, and music from the Effingham Community Orchestra. Sat., March 2, 10 a.m. Effingham County Recreation and Parks Department Gymnasium, 808 Highway 119 South.

CONFERENCES

LECTURE: HOW DO YOU ESTIMATE THE VALUE OF YOUR COMPANY? Managing Director of Business Valuation, Inc., Patrick Emmet along with C. Don Wiggins, President, Business Valuation & Heritage Capital Group, will address Georgia Tech-Savannah’s “Learners and Leaders” breakfast series. They will discuss business strategy, explain financial infrastructure, and lay out 35 Business Value Killers to help lead your company on the right path to success. You will learn where to start your valuation journey and develop a baseline understanding of the process. $15, includes breakfast Thu., Feb. 28, 7:30 a.m. savinfo@ pe.gatech.edu. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 Technology Circle.

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3-6. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ ce/conferences/nationalyouthatrisk/. savannah.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-savannah/ index.jsp?null. Hyatt Regency Savannah, 2 West Bay St.

EVENTS

2019 TAK ARGENTINIS VALOR AWARDS Join us as we honor some of the area’s most courageous first responders at the 2019 Valor Awards. Valor Awards are presented to law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel from the Coastal Empire who have exhibited extreme valor while on duty. $25.00 Thu., Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m. 912 721 4418. info@twohundredclub.org. twohundredclub. org/club-events/. charleshmorriscenter. com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. ARTIST TALK W/ KATHERINE SANDOZ Join artist Katherine Sandoz for a discussion of her site-specific installations at the Jepson Center. Free to members or with museum admission Sun., March 3, 3 p.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. BLACK IS THE BODY- AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR EMILY BERNARD Wed., Feb. 27, 6 p.m. shipsofthesea.org.

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

DOCUMENTARY FILM: BEFORE THEY DIE Thu., Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center, 502 East Harris 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. ELECTRIC LUCIFER NIGHT An evening of electronic music deconstructions with performances by Men Smash Atoms, Infinite Neutral, Vinay Arora, and Skippy Spiral. $5 Sat., Dec. 5, 10-11:45 p.m. 912-570-8330. nicodemus@inbox.com. electriclucifernight.com/. wormholebar. com. The Wormhole, 2307 Bull 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.

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Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks, presented by Wet Willie’s. Free first Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m. info@riverstreetsavannah.com. riverstreetsavannah.com/event/first-fridayfireworks. Rousakis Plaza, River St. FIRST TUESDAY TOUR OF CITY HALL The First Tuesday Tour series gives an overview of the history, architecture, and art of historic City Hall. Participants will also hear stories about some of the City’s more fascinating characters and learn about their City government. The tour is free, but space is limited and registration is required, at savannahga.gov/FirstTuesdayTours. first Tuesday of every month, noon. 912651-6411. lspracher@savannahga.gov.

Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS WITH SAVANNAH TOURS AND TALES True tales of the Irish Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans of Savannah’s past. Join KT O’Brien, a native Savannahian, for a leisurely stroll through the serene squares of Savannah.

Frequent stops for seats and refreshments available. Reservations required for tours daily at 10:30am and 8:00pm 2hours $30. Private tours upon request. ongoing. savannahtoursandtales@gmail.com.

LECTURE: ALL THAT JAZZ The rich history of jazz comes to life with Paula Scott Fogarty, Executive Director of Coastal Jazz Association, and worldrenowned trombonist and educator Teddy Adams. In his new book, The Up of the Down Beat, Adams shares many great anecdotes about Savannah’s early jazz scenes and its legends including Ben Tucker. $25 Sat., March 2, 10 a.m. Cranmer Hall, 27 W. Charlton St. MARCH BIRTHPLACE GENERAL TOURS $15 Fri., March 1, noon. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. $15 Sat., March 2, noon. juliettegordonlowbirthplace. org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave. MARCH GIRL SCOUT TROOP EXPERIENCE $13.00 Sat., March 2, 8:45 a.m. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. $13.00 Mon., March 4, 8:45 a.m. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave. NIGHTLY SPIRITS GHOST TOUR Explore haunted bars, haunted buildings, and Savannah’s oldest area, all while having time to enjoy some tasty beverages along the way. Step back in time to the 1700’s to explore the parts of Savannah that most only dare to talk about. You’ll hear tales about the dead that haven’t quite moved on, visit some of the most haunted places in the city and get to know the spirits that haunt the locals…and the places that the locals haunt. $20 Fridays, Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. nightlyspirits.com/savannah-ghosttours/. savannahtaphouse.com. Savannah Taphouse, 125 E. Broughton St. NON-SURGICAL HAIR REPLACEMENT CLASS. $305-$494 Sun., March 3, 9:30 a.m. Nu Impressions Barber Studio, 111 U.S. 80.

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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.

PREPARE YOUR HOME TO SELL Thu., Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Keller Williams Realty Pooler Office, 110 Pipemakers Circle, Suite 108.

R+F APPRECIATION EVENT $0-$20 Wed., Feb. 27, 6 p.m. Cohen’s Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd. SATURDAY INDIVIDUAL VERBAL VALUATIONS $25.00 Sat., March 2, 9:30 a.m. Cramer Hall, 1st Floor, 27 West Charlton Street.

SAVANNAH ANTIQUES & ARCHITECTURE WEEKEND Continuing to celebrate Savannah’s rich architectural and decorative arts history, the Third Annual Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend will focus on the Architecture, Style and Music of the Jazz Era in Savannah. Organized by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia, this event supports the ongoing preservation of two of the City’s prominent historic houses, the Andrew Low and Green-Meldrim Houses. $25- $500 Feb. 28-March 2. 912-238-3264. savantiquesarchitectureweekend@gmail. com. savantiquesweekend.com/events2019/. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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.

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

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

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

SPONSORSHIP FOR SAVANNAH ANTIQUES & ARCHITECTURE WEEKEND $200.00-$800.00 Thu., Feb. 28, 7 p.m.

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 per adult, $14 per child plus tax Fridays, Saturdays, 5 p.m. info@davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. THURSDAY COCKTAILS WITH CARLETON VARNEY $50.00 Thu., Feb. 28, 5 p.m. graceshuttleservice.com/. Grace Shuttle Service, Savannah.

TWO HOUR WALKING GHOST TOUR Chilling stories & eerie properties that paved the road to this fascinating title. Pre-colonial ghost history, all the way up to the 21st century. The most complete picture of all of the human psychical and paranormal events that put Savannah on the map as the ghostly city of greatness. Presented by America’s Most Haunted City Tour. ongoing, 9 p.m.

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WATERWAYS MODEL HOME GRAND OPENING Thu., Feb. 28, 4 p.m. Dream Finders Homes WaterWays Model Home, 30 Long Creek Lane.

THE WEEPING TIME COMMEMORATION This memorial ensures that these ancestors will not be forgotten and that we will continue to draw strength from their courage and perseverance. This year marks the 160th Anniversary of The Weeping Time.

The 429 empty chairs serve as a public memorial of the tragedy that occurred here in 1859. This memorial ensures that these ancestors will not be forgotten and that we will continue to draw strength from their courage and perseverance. Free Sat., March 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 678-524-7284. kwesid@ gmail.com. oceans1.org/. Brock Elementary School, 1804 Stratford Street.

WILMINGTON ISLAND FARMERS’ MARKET The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market (WIFM) is a non-profit organization that provides Wilmington Island and adjacent islands’ residents with locally grown produce, baked goods, natural skincare solutions and a variety of artisan creations. Free Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org. Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road.

FESTIVALS

FIRST FRIDAY IN STARLAND A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. Free first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Starland District, 40th and Bull.

SAVANNAH BOAT SHOW The show boasts a wide variety of powerboats and accessories all under one roof as well as fun family activities throughout the weekend. The Savannah Fishing Expo, sponsored by Coastal Carolina Fisherman e-magazine will feature expert fishing captains including many from North Carolina. $10 adults, $5 children 4-12, $8 seniors, $5 military Fri., March 1, 12-6 p.m., Sat., March 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., March 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. savannahboatshow. com. Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Drive.

TYBEE MARDI GRAS Mardi gras parade, street dance and live music, and grand prizes for outrageous costumes. Free Sat., March 2, noon. Tybee Roundabout, Tybrisa Street and Strand Avenue.

FITNESS

$10 HOT FLOW On Monday and Friday mornings in March: Breath based practice designed to ignite your core, strengthen your body, and energize your day. Learn to move fluidly with your breath. All levels welcome-from beginner to experienced yogi--move through challenges to find your personal change.

Practiced to light music in heated room (90-95 degrees) $10 Mondays, Fridays, 9:3010:30 a.m. 912.356.8280. info@thehubsav. com. thehubsavannah.com. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham St. 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.

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 reservation before class. This is a semiprivate class so space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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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. 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. 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)

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

South Koreans work too hard. Many are on the job for fourteen hours a day, six days a week. That’s why a new concept in vacations has emerged there. People take sabbaticals by checking into Prison Inside Me, a facility designed like a jail. For a while, they do without cell phones and Internet and important appointments.

Freed of normal stresses and stripped of obsessive concerns, they turn inward and recharge their spiritual batteries. I’d love to see you treat yourself to a getaway like this—minus the incarceration theme, of course. You’d benefit from a quiet, spacious, low-pressure escape.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

The astrology column you’re reading is published in periodicals in four countries: the U.S., Canada, Italy, and France. In all of these places, women have had a hard time acquiring political power. Neither the U.S. nor Italy has ever had a female head of government. France has had one, Édith Cresson, who served less than a year as Prime Minister. Canada has had one, Kim Campbell, who was in office for 132 days. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the coming months will be a more favorable time than usual to boost feminine authority and enhance women’s ability to shape our shared reality. And you Tauruses of all genders will be in prime position to foster that outcome.

Homework: Meditate on specific ways you could contribute, even if just through your personal interactions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

A 19-year-old guy named Anson Lemmer started a job as a pizza delivery man in Glenwood, Colorado. On his second night, he arrived with a hot pizza at a house where an emergency was in progress. A man was lying on the ground in distress.

Having been trained in CPR, Lemmer leaped to his rescue and saved his life. I expect that you, too, will perform a heroic act sometime soon, Gemini—maybe not as monumental as Lemmer’s, but nonetheless impressive. And I bet it will have an enduring impact, sending out reverberations that redound to your benefit for

quite some time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Scientist Michael Dillon was shocked when he learned that some bees can buzz around at lofty altitudes where the oxygen is sparse. He and a colleague even found two of them at 29,525 feet—higher than Mt. Everest. How could the bees fly in such thin air? They “didn’t beat their wings faster,” according to a report in *National Geographic*, but rather “swung their wings through a wider arc.”

I propose that we regard these high-flying marvels as your soul animals for the coming weeks. Metaphorically speaking, you will have the power and ingenuity and adaptability to go higher than you’ve been in a long time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Do you find it a challenge to commit to an entirely plant-based diet? If so, you might appreciate flexitarianism, which is a less-perfectionist approach that focuses on eating vegetables but doesn’t make you feel guilty if you eat a bit of meat now and then. In general, I recommend you experiment with a similar attitude toward pretty much everything in the coming weeks.

Be strong-minded, idealistic, willful, and intent on serving your well-being—but without being a maniacal purist.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

If you gorge on sugary treats and soft drinks, you ingest a lot of empty calories.

They have a low nutrient density, and provide you with a scant amount of minerals, vitamins, protein, and other necessities.

Since I am committed to helping you treat yourself with utmost respect, I always discourage you from that behavior. But I’m especially hopeful you will avoid it during the next three weeks, both in the literal and metaphorical senses. Please refrain from absorbing barren, vacant stuff into the sacred temple of your mind and body—including images, stories, sounds, and ideas, as well as food and drink.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Charles Grey was the second Earl of Grey, as well as Prime Minister of England from

ongoing. ashleyyoungblood@fit4mom.com. savannah.fit4mom.com. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. 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. Visit the website for more info. Mondays-Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. and TuesdaysThursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 912-663-5833.

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1830 to 1834. His time in office produced pivotal changes, including the abolition of slavery, reform of child labor laws, and more democracy in the nation’s electoral process. But most people today know nothing of those triumphs. Rather he is immortalized for the Earl Grey tea that he made popular. I suspect that in the coming weeks, one of your fine efforts may also get less attention than a more modest success. But don’t worry about it. Instead, be content with congratulating yourself for your excellent work. I think that’s the key to you ultimately getting proper appreciation for your bigger accomplishment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

At a young age, budding Scorpio poet Sylvia Plath came to a tough realization: “I can never read all the books I want,” she wrote in her journal. “I can never be all the people I want and live all the lives I want. I can never train myself in all the skills I want. And why do I want? I want to live and feel all the shades, tones, and variations of mental and physical experience possible in life.” Judging by current astrological omens, I can imagine you saying something like that right now. I bet your longing for total immersion in life’s pleasures is especially intense and a bit frustrated. But I’m pleased to predict that in the next four weeks, you’ll be able to live and feel more shades, tones, and variations of experience than you have in a long time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

When Europeans invaded and occupied North America, they displaced many indigenous people from their ancestral lands. There were a few notable exceptions, including five tribes in what’s now Maine and Eastern Canada. They are known as the Wabanaki confederacy: the Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Micmac, Maliseet, and Abenaki. Although they had to adjust to and compromise with colonialism, they were never defeated by it. I propose we make them your heroic symbols for the coming weeks. May their resilient determination to remain connected to their roots and origins motivate

you to draw ever-fresh power from your own roots and origins.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Capricorn javelin thrower Julius Yego won a silver medial at the 2016 Summer Olympics. How did he get so skilled? Not in the typical way. He gained preliminary proficiency while competing for his high school team, but after graduation, he was too poor to keep developing his mastery. So he turned to Youtube, where he studied videos by great javelin throwers to benefit from their training strategies and techniques. Now that you’re in an intense learning phase of your cycle, Capricorn, I suggest that you, too, be ready to draw on sources that may be unexpected or unusual or alternative.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The first edition of *Action Comics*, which launched the story of the fictional character Superman, cost ten cents in 1938. Nowadays it’s worth three million dollars. I’ll make a bold prediction that you, too, will be worth considerably more on December 31, 2019 than you are right now. The increase won’t be as dramatic as that of the Superman comic, but still: I expect a significant boost. And what you do in the next four weeks could have a lot to do with making my prediction come true.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Until the sixteenth century in much of Europe and the eighteenth century in Britain, the new year was celebrated in March. That made sense given the fact that the weather was growing noticeably warmer and it was time to plant the crops again. In my astrological opinion, the month of March is still the best time of year for you Pisceans to observe your personal new year. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to start fresh in any area of your life. If you formulate a set of New Year’s resolutions, you’re more likely to remain committed to them than if you had made them on January 1.

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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. 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. ISRAELI KRAV MAGA SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES A system of self-defense techniques based on several martial arts. The official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

Custom Fit offers individual and small group training and intensive workshops. Visit website for more info. ongoing. 912-4414891. customfitcenter.com.

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. PINTS + POSES BREWERY YOGA This light hearted 60 minute class taught

by Melissa DeLynn will be every first Saturday of the month. $15 for a 60 minute session first Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon. 912-667-0033. natalie@ southboundbrewingco.com. facebook. com/SBpintsposes/. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop 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

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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. 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. 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. STUDIO DANCE PARTY Free lesson at 7:30 p.m. Social dancing, light refreshments, and fun. All ballroom dances, Argentine Tango, Hustle, West Coast Swing, and more. $15.00 first Saturday of every month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 612-4706683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. 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. 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 Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. 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 p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. YOGA SHRED - ONE DAY ONLY! A quick and powerful blend of yoga and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) moves to trim and tone you in less time. On your mark, get set, let’s shred! Sunday, March 3 @9:30AM 45 minutes Students need to bring a mat, sweat towel, and water $20 reserve your spot today $20 Sun., March 3, 9:30-10:15 a.m. 912.356.8280. info@ thehubsav.com. thehubsavannah.com. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham St. 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. YOGA, PILATES, AND SPIN Flow, Yin Yasa, Sculpt, Pilates, Spin, and the only studio in Savannah with the original Hot Yoga. Introductory Special: $49 for 30 days of unlimited classes. Visit thehubsav.com to see our awesome lineup of teachers and classes. $49 ongoing. 912.356.8280. info@ thehubsav.com. thehubsavannah.com. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham St. YOGA@THELIBRARY The All Levels class meets from 10:30-11:30 and the Chair Yoga class meets from 12:001:00. Tuesdays. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn 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.

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ALLEYCAT LOUNGE UNIVERSITY COCKTAIL CLASS $20.00 March 2, 2 p.m. Alley Cat Lounge,

207 West Broughton Street, #B. GCD BIRTHDAY & BOURBON RELEASE Enjoy tons of special Bourbon Cocktails, live music by Mary Kenyon Music, amazing comfort food (like fish & chips and pies) from Pie Society, while the day’s proceeds benefit EmployAbility.

Celebrate the first ever bourbon made in Savannah. March 2, 12-9 p.m.. kelcie@ ghostcoastdistillery.com. facebook. com/events/2045824412381382/. ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. ISLANDS FARMERS’ MARKET The Island Farmers’ Market (previously Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market) is held every Saturday rain or shine. This outdoor market sets up on the property of Lighthouse Baptist Church. Food and Artisan Vendors will be at the market each Saturday, along with a kids club, a special guest, story time, a musical gust, kid’s crafts, and nonprofit events. Free 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. islandsfarmersmarket@gmail.com. facebook.com/IslandsFarmersMarket/.

Lighthouse Baptist Church, 401 Quarterman Dr. OYSTER ROAST WITH THE GEORGIA CONSERVANCY Oysters, beer, and BBQ - it doesn’t get any better. The Georgia Conservancy’s biggest coastal event is just around the corner! Join us, along with hundreds of our closest friends and newest supporters, on March 2nd in Savannah for a celebration of Georgia’s unrivaled coast! Our annual Oyster Roast features all-you-can-enjoy oysters and clams from Sapelo Sea Farms, local music from Velvet Caravan, delicious BBQ from Erica Davis Low Country Catering and SweetWater Brewing Company beer. $55 March 2, 3-6 p.m.. 404-876-2900. rmoore@ gaconservancy.org. georgiaconservancy. org/oysterroast. Grove Point Plantation, 2298 Grove Point Rd. FRENCH MACARONS SEMINAR $50 March 3, 1 p.m. Baking Sweets Academy/Bakery & Cake Shop, 104 Dogwood Avenue.

LUNCH AND LEARN Ben Anderson, administrator of St. Joseph’s/ Candler Hospital Pooler Campus, will update the new hospital, services, grand opening date, and much more. $15 for Pooler chamber members, $18 non-members March 5, 11:30 a.m.. mightyeighth.org/.

Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave. A SHORT STACK FOR A TALL CAUSE Funds from this event will specifically benefit United Way’s funded program, Horizons Savannah. Come enjoy some flippin’ good pancakes and Guerry Lumber will donate $5 per attendee to Horizons.

March 5, 7 a.m. Guerry Lumber, 123 W. 44th St. THANKFUL TUESDAY AT THE GROVE All Firefighters, EMS, Police & First Responders get 50% off lunch & dinner food on Tuesdays at The Grove. info@ thegrovesavannah.com. The Grove Savannah, 301 West Congress Street.

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