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2 Time Grammy Nominated Songwriter 8 - #1 Songs Over 100 Artists have recorded Archie’s songs Hall of Fame Songwriter What A Difference You Made in My Life It Was Almost Like A Song Let's Take the Long Way Around The World You Gave Me Love When Nobody Gave Me A Prayer He's Got It All in Control Jesus Is Your Ticket to Heaven

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Grammy Winning Songwriter 9 - #1 Songs Hall of Fame Songwriter Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue The Greatest Man I Never Knew Somewhere in My Broken Heart Life’s Highway Only Here for A Little While That’s the Thing About Love I’ll Get Over You Put Your Dreams Away Come from The Heart

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Lead Singer for Shenandoah 2011 – 2014 Over 40 cuts to his name Accompanied some of the biggest names o Vocals o Percussion One of Nashville’s top demo singers Check out so much more of Doug’s works at https://www.dougstokes. com/

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Hall of Fame Songwriter Over 700 recordings of Byron’s songs 91 certified Gold and Platinum albums and singles Fool Hearted Memory Pickin’ Up Strangers Nothing on But the Radio Born Country If I Was a Drinking Man Size Matters Lifestyles of The Not So Rich and Famous The Pages of My Mind High Tech Redneck

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Hall of Fame Songwriter Accomplished Producer Over 40 songs cut ACM and CMA Awards for Song of The Year For “Three Wooden Crosses” President of Giant Records Vice President of A&R for Epic Records Associated acts include o Doug Stone o Ty Herndon o Patty Loveless o John Michael Montgomery o Gibson/ Miller Band

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Grammy and Dove Nominated Songwriter Performer and writer of over 300 songs on radio, tv and films Songs #1’s o If You Stole My Heart o Bubba Claus o If The Heart Is Right o But Then o Since I Found You Professional Wrestler – Johnnie Meadows, World Champion – NWA, WCW, WWE

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Broken Bow Records / BMG recording artist Songs o My Boy o Sometimes o Tiny Towns o Sundress Performed with o Toby Keith o Billy Currington o Brothers Osborne o Cole Swindell o Brett Young o Walker Hayes o Lady Antebellum o Aerosmith Influences include Steve Earle, John Fogerty and Roger Miller

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Fender Guitar endorsed Hayley as “The Guitar Goddess” Multi-Instrumentalist Producer Played guitar for o Maren Morris o Buddy Guy o Chad Brownlee o And many more Signed with Kobalt Music Wrote, Played, Produced and Engineered the Texada Project Songs o “All My Life” 3.4m streams

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Award Winning Canadian Recording Artist/ Songwriter Songs o Love Me Loud o Life Signs o Take This Rock (And Roll) Ambassador for o DEBRA Canada o Be You Girl Partnered with The Syndicut an Artist Development Company Focuses on Empowering Young Women to achieve their dreams

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Hall of Fame Songwriter Grammy nominated Winner of ACM and CMA song of the year Songs o The Dance o Here I am o I’m Holding My Own o Dreaming With My Eyes Open 3 Solo Albums released Cuts by o Garth Brooks o Suzy Bogguss o Patty Lovelace o Lee Roy Parnell o Trisha Yearwood And many many more

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Hall of Fame Songwriter Over 200 cuts 5 - #1’s, 5 – Top 5s and 5 – Top 10s Songs o Point of Light o Love Will Turn You Around o A Long Line of Love o 16th Avenue o My Old Yellow Car President/ Chairman CMA Guided careers of o Kenny Chesney o Martina McBride o Alabama o Clint Black o Lonestar

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Self-titled EP released May 2019 Opened for o Kenny Rogers Songs o Girl at The Bar o Only For The Summer o Little by Little Acted in Hallmark’s o Christmas in Homestead o Traces Her original song “Warning Signs” was featured in Lifetime’s “Bad Stepmother” Movie

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WEDNESDAY 8.14 7th Annual Savannah VOICE Festival The seventh annual festival will be in and around Savannah, offering music from opera, musical theatre and popular song.

Aug. 3-25 Westin Savannah Harbor, 1 Resort Drive. $25-75 855-766-7372.

Mystery James Garner Film

Reggae Night at 201 Tapas Lounge FRI 8.16

Biggest reggae night at 201 Tapas Lounge with DJ Carlitobaby & DJ Gutty Innocent bringing vibes with reggae, dancehall, soca, afrobeat, and reggae all night. Pull up and get ready to drink up and sweat it out.

Tickets available on Eventbrite.

10pm-3am $10 General Admission 201 James B Blackburn Drive

The Psychotronic Film Society hosts a memorial tribute to actor James Garner.

8 p.m.

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

THURSDAY 8.15 9 to 5 the Musical

Hilarious Broadway comedy about three female co-workers who concoct a plan to get even with their egotistical, sexist boss.

Parental discretion advised for under age 16.

Thurs and Fri at 8pm, Sat at 3pm and 8pm Sun at 3pm.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $39 adult, $19.50 child 912-233-7764. savannahtheatre.com

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Yes And, Downward Dog

Join us for a 40 minute practice that will be merging the benefits of yoga with the foundations of Improv for a wacky fun stretch time. The class is a fundraiser for Front Porch Improv’s permanent theater at 210 W. Victory Drive.

8 p.m.

Revolution Yoga Studio, 204 West Victory Drive. $15-$20 suggested donation

Leopold’s Ice Cream 100 Year Birthday Block Party

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The Birthday Cake ice cream has been filled with rainbow sprinkles, the face painters have their brushes in hand and the Kids’ Zone is stocked with free fun. That can only mean one thing … Birthday Block Party time at Leopold’s Ice Cream! Come help us celebrate 100 years of Tasty Memories! Join us for music, games, dancing in the street! In recognition of 100 years of Leopold’s Ice Cream, and to thank Savannah and our surrounding communities for their long and loyal support, Leopold’s will offer $1 single scoops all day.

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 East Broughton St. FREE 912-234-4442.

FRIDAY 8.16

Robert Lewis Quartet SUN 8.18

Based in Charleston, SC, saxophonist/composer/educator Robert Lewis is enjoying a growing presence in the jazz community of the South.

Presented by the Coastal Jazz Association.

5 p.m.

Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. Free for CJA members, $20 for guests

Bee Gees Now!

Bee Gees Now! presents a dynamic interactive and thoroughly entertaining live tribute to the multi-platinum kings of disco.

8 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $25/$30 premium 9124724790. info@tybeeposttheater.org.

Book Signing w/ Adam Messer

Adam Messer is an author, journalist and radio host. What the Night taught me is Messer’s first poetry book.

1 p.m.

E. Shaver, Booksellers, 326 Bull St.

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Film: The Gate: Dawn of the Baha’i Faith

SATURDAY 8.17

This groundbreaking documentary tells the amazing, true story of the Prophet Herald, his message, and the origins of a new era in world religion.

6:30 p.m.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free, but please register in advance

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Film: The African Queen

Film: Mamma Mia

After a religious spinster’s missionary brother is killed in WWI Africa, dissolute steamer captain offers her safe passage.

She’s not satisfied so she persuades him to destroy a German gunboat.

7 p.m.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $5-$8 912-525-5050.

Film: Wild Rose

In Wild Rose, Jessie Buckley, in a careerdefining performance, plays a rebellious country singer who dreams of trading the working-class streets of Glasgow for the Grand Ole Opry of Nashville, juggling . her menial job, two children, and committed mother, to pursue her bold ambition of a one-way ticket to musical stardom.

Presented by CinemaSavannah.

6:30 p.m.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St. $10

Odd Lot Improv: Friday Funnies

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

8 p.m.

The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $10 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol

Reggae Rum Day for Randy Davis

Ghost Coast is giving back a portion from every drink purchased to the Save Randy Davis fund. Enjoy live reggae music from Mystic Vibrations and specialty Ghost Coast Distillery Rum cocktails. Krazian food truck will be on-site with Asian fusion favorites.

5-8 p.m.

Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St.

Theatre: HAIR

It’s 1967 amidst the Vietnam War and a young tribe of hippies are questioning authority, fighting the establishment, dodging drafts, getting high, and living and loving in New York City.

Fri.-Sun. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.

Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. $25

CBDB is a progressive rock, jam-band from Alabama and their music is spreading from the southeast across the nation like wildfire.

9 p.m.

Victory North, 2603 Whitaker Street.

Set up your blankets and chairs, pack some snacks, and bring the whole family for a free movie at dusk in Memorial Park.

7 p.m.

Memorial Park on Tybee, 402 Jones Ave. Free 912-472-5045

Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Forsyth Park

Front Porch Improv: Fun House

Front Porch Improv is a never-seen-before improvised comedy show. Using audience suggestions the cast will create original comedic scenes and games.

8:30 p.m.

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

Gardening Session

Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month. third Saturday of every month, 9:30 a.m.

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

Hannah Dasher

A Nashville transplant with a dream and a six string, Hannah Dasher is making waves in country music.

7 p.m.

Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street. marstheatre.com

Leopold’s Ice Cream 100 Year Birthday Block Party

The Birthday Cake ice cream has been filled with rainbow sprinkles, the face painters have their brushes in hand and the Kids’ Zone is stocked with free fun.

Leopold’s will offer $1 single scoops all day.

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Little Drippers and Big Sippers

A Jackson Pollock-inspired action painting for children led by Cynthia Knott. Once the paintings are dry, they will be cut according to where each kid was standing and hung up in the gallery that evening with a silent auction of the paintings and an open bar.

10 a.m.

Cedar House Gallery, 122 E. 36th St. cedarhousegallerysav.com

Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans

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

8 p.m.

The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $10 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol

912-525-5050. tickets.savannahboxoffice. com/

Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour

The tour is hosted by Danny and Johnny Moron, two local actors, comedians, and history buffs. This comedy show on wheels will roast nearly 300 years of Savannah in a 90-minute ride. The tour consists of musical numbers, costume changes, a few surprise appearances and a ton of Savannah history.

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

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

SIDC Diversity Summit

Step up your social understanding and make new friends while enjoying preThe Original Star Wars Trilogy sentations covering a range of diversity Relive the most epic saga of the 20th topics. The purpose of the Diversity century when Lucas Theatre for the Arts Summit is to highlight the diversity in presents an all-day movie marathon of the our community and facilitate respect for original Star Wars trilogy. Purchase tickets one another through understanding our for just one screening or get an all-day differences. movie marathon pass.

10 a.m. noon Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. St. Single tickets $5-$10, all-day pass $12-$25

Tribute to Legendary Songwriters

This exclusive concert follows last summer’s sold-out tribute of the same name and features the songs of Paul Simon, John Lennon, Carly Simon and Lyle Lovett.

8-10 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $15 912-472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.org

Unity in the Community

The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits. Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every month River Street

Robert Lewis Quartet

Based in Charleston, SC, saxophonist/ composer/educator Robert Lewis is enjoying a growing presence in the jazz community of the South. Presented by the Coastal Jazz Association.

5 p.m.

Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. Free for CJA members, $20 for guests

MONDAY 8.19 Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness

SUNDAY 8.18

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 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol

The Local Love Marketplace

Tybee Island Farmers Market

The Local Love Marketplace’s goal is to create a hub that encourages the circulation of the dollar in our community, fostering a sense of interdependence and economic growth. third Sunday of every month, 1 p.m.

Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St.

Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products.

4 p.m.

30 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

CANDLEMAS, LLC presents… THE BLUE HERON CHAMBER ENSEMBLE performing…

An Afternoon of Chamber Music featuring the works of Savannah composer

J. Harry Persse The Blue Heron Chamber Ensemble

Eligible for Student Credit

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Sinisa Ciric, Violin Jeana Melilli, Flute Kristen Spiridon, Clarinet Andrew Ripley, Oboe Bob Harris, Host

WHERE: Wesley Monumental UMC 429 Abercorn St, Savannah WHEN:

Sunday, August 25th

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5:00 PM

This Concert Is Free and Open to

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NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

So that leads me to that other great defining characteristic of Savannah life,

BY JIM MOREKIS other than our Historic District itself: jim@connectsavannah.com To-go cups.

As I’ve written before, I don’t regard THERE SEEMS to be a growing consensus to-go cups as just a frivolous amenity or a — something felt in the air as well as spocute touristy thingamabob. In my opinken of openly — that though locals might ion to-go cups are perhaps our most basic still enjoy it, downtown really isn’t for us expression of truly civilized and demoanymore. cratic behavior as well-rounded citizens.

This isn’t to say that Savannah has tired Let me explain: of its downtown, or doesn’t want to enjoy It makes no logical or even constituit, or isn’t still very proud of it. tional sense that a free American who But it’s become obvious to even a casual is age 21 or over can be trusted to drink observer that the vast bulk of people down- responsibly inside a bar or restaurant, but town at any given moment are tourists or can’t be trusted to drink responsibly three day-trippers, whether walking around, feet outside that same bar or restaurant on dining, or staying at an Airbnb or hotel. the sidewalk.

So where do locals go for fun now? A lot If you’re old enough to drink, you’re old of locals who used to regularly seek recenough to drink. Period. (As long as it’s not reation downtown have moved the game behind the wheel of a vehicle, of course. south, to the area between Forsyth Park Your right to imbibe stops where another and Victory Drive. person’s right to live begins.)

You might be tempted to call it Starland, To say otherwise is to say you distrust though that’s technically just a few blocks. your own citizenry. That should be a nonI’m really referring to the whole general starter in a democracy.

If you don’t believe this, spend some time driving around Atlanta at midnight or 1 a.m. on a weekend. You’ll be surrounded by drunk drivers speeding and weaving their way to the next club. It’s insane.

So here’s my humble thesis: 1) Since to-go cups in the Historic District are an inalienable right of all adult Savannahians; 2) And since the Historic District is now mostly a playground for tourists rather than Savannahians; 3) Therefore it makes perfect sense that the legal area for to-go cups should be enlarged for the enjoyment of those who actually live and work and pay taxes here.

Think about it. It’s almost impossible to argue with the logic of this.

(If your first thought is “but Jim, we can’t let all the riff-raff have to-go cups,” take a long hard look in the mirror and ask yourself who you mean by riff-raff. And show yourself the door on your way out.)

I think this is a no-brainer, I really do. I think someone running for City office right now should make it a platform item.

With downtown now mostly a tourist playground, it makes perfect sense that the legal area for to-go cups should be enlarged for the enjoyment of those who actually live and work and pay taxes here. area, which includes the Habersham corridor as well as the full length of the burgeoning Bull Street corridor.

These days when locals say they’re going out for a bite or a brew, it’s even money that this is the area they’ll go.

And why not? Parking’s free, the prices are lower for same or better quality, you run into more people you know, it’s very bikeable and walkable, and there aren’t 30-60 minute waits …… yet.

Parts of the Bull Street/Starland corridor are now getting as much pedestrian/ customer traffic as the high-traffic zones of downtown, occasionally more. This trend is only going to increase.

(Side Note: Let’s not forget the pioneering early role of Foxy Loxy in this remarkable renaissance.)

Even the local music scene is migrating out of downtown, with the quick success of Victory North in Starland almost certainly to be followed by similar activity.

If we can’t trust and empower our citizens with something as simple as the right to responsibly enjoy a beer in a to-go cup, are they really empowered at all?

While Savannah’s extraordinary walkability, physical beauty, and remarkable town plan all make walking around with a to-go cup thoroughly delightful, there’s no reason why everyone of age in every American city shouldn’t be allowed to enjoy this very basic adult activity.

A few other U.S. towns also enjoy the use of to-go cups to varying extents. But I’d say Savannah and New Orleans are the only places where to-go cups are part of the city’s core civic identity, with both having demarcated, if very large, areas where they are allowed.

As to the understandable worries about drunk driving, I think to-go cups actually decrease drunk driving, because there’s no need to hectically drive from place to place just to get another drink.

A proposal to extend to-go cups to include Forsyth Park was in a draft ordinance as recently as 2015, so it isn’t as radical as you might think.

In doing so, Savannah would have something to teach the rest of the country: A successful model of how to-go cups can increase livability, increase cultural enjoyment, and boost the economy.

Simply put, to-go cups should be extended out from their current southern border at Jones Street.

If you want to up the ante and say they should also be allowed east of East Broad and west of MLK Boulevard and all the way south of DeRenne, hey, I’m all about it.

That’s really my point: People of legal drinking age should be able to enjoy to-go cups anywhere, not just in the Historic District.

Let’s go big. Let’s make Savannah America’s first truly all to-go cup city. Works for me. CS

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Medical marijuana in Georgia: A closer look

The state’s low THC oil registry still faces legal and bureaucratic hurdles

BY KRISTY EDENFIELD

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DOES GEORGIA’S low THC oil registry work for all Georgians who need it?

No, not unless you’re able to pay for access — and even then, no.

Before we continue, we must explore the difference between CBD and THC. Both CBD and THC are found in marijuana. THC is the component of the plant that can cause a high if taken in a quantity higher than what is legal in Georgia’s medical marijuana law.

CBD found in Georgia is grown from the hemp plant, which is related to the marijuana plant, but it does not contain THC. The low THC oil that is legal for some patients in Georgia is CBD dominant and contains minimal THC — the medication will not get you high.

CBD has gained immensely in popularity and you can purchase it in many forms over-the-counter. Oils, capsules, lotions containing CBD are easy to find in many local Savannah pharmacies and stores you can even purchase CBD products specifically made for your pets.

Low THC oil is highly regulated and you can’t purchase it in Georgia yet, but it’s coming since the state legislature passed HB 324 during the last session, a law which will allow up to 9 acres of indoor growing space for medical marijuana oil.

But it could take a year or longer before state-sanctioned low THC oil is available in Georgia - the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis board has not yet been appointed and once the appointments are made, there is a lot of work to do before growing can even begin.

Since 2015, there has been a Georgia low THC oil registry, but patients have to drive out of state or purchase online with their state-issued low THC oil registry card.

Up until now, state law prohibited buying, selling or transporting the oil.

So even though a patient had their low THC oil registry card making it legal to possess the oil, it was still illegal to obtain the oil.

There are seventeen conditions in Georgia where low THC oil is legal. Ten of the conditions are when a patient is in “severe 8 or end stage” of their illness.

A professional in the medical field said, “Just legalize it already. On the continuum of severity, end stage is at the end.

Nowhere to go but in the ground.”

There are only 10,543 people who reside in Georgia who have their low THC oil card versus estimated 13,676 Georgia residents who have Crohn’s Disease, one of the seventeen qualifying conditions.

If you have a qualifying condition, first you will have to find a doctor who is willing to sign up on the Georgia Department of Public Health low THC oil directory. There is an easy, step-by-step, 13-page guide for doctors to follow, but the majority are still reluctant.

There is one gastroenterologist in Savannah who has one patient registered to the Georgia low THC oil directory for Crohn’s Disease.

While the doctor prefers to stay anonymous, they were willing to say it was not a cumbersome process and that the Georgia Department of Public Health makes it easy for doctors to participate in the registry.

Outside of local hospitals, SouthCoast Health is the largest provider of healthcare in Savannah, yet none of their doctors have registered a patient to the Georgia Department of Public Health low THC oil registry. and don’t have time or interest to invest in it. The US lags far behind other counThe Georgia Department of Public Health will not release a list of doctors who tries in empirical data on marijuana use as medicine.” participate, making it even more difficult Regarding the future of medical canfor patients to navigate the system and find nabis in Georgia, Dr. McClain says, “Hopea doctor who can help them. fully continuing to expand the qualifying Due to the lack of Savannah doctors disorders and adding to the list of allowwilling to register their patients to the directory, many are having to turn to tele- able forms of marijuana to include key uses medicine doctors based out of Atlanta. Dr. like topical applications and edibles.”

If you’re patient that has one or more Linda McClain of Aerete Integrative Mediof the legal diagnoses for low THC oil, you cine of Atlanta is one of those doctors. can find out how to contact her online, but In 2015 Dr. McClain was practicing addiction medicine along with her regular since this is not her full time medical job, you will have to leave a phone message or hospital work and saw this as a good fit.

She has always been concerned for patients email.

Dr. McClain’s services are not covered that traditional medical therapies have not by insurance, so be prepared to pay outbeen able to help. of-pocket; also the oils are not covered by Dr. McClain was the first physician insurance either. But in comparison, as an certified in Georgia to add patients to the example, the retail price of one medicalow THC directory, and she said that she tion for Crohn’s Disease is over $11,000 took a 20 hour online certification course and comes with a long list of potential to get started. Since 2015, she has registered nearly 400 Georgia patients with her side effects including lymphoma; versus a month’s supply of low THC oil costing practice. about $100.

Dr. McClain says the reason she thinks This is one reason pharmaceutical that more Georgia doctors don’t use the legal registry is “They don’t know anything corporations and their lobbyists are adaabout the potential benefits of cannabis mantly against cannabis.

“Certainly I applaud Georgia for doing what has been done so far. It’s not close to many other states, but it is significant for those patients who have and will qualify under current conditions,” Dr. McClain says.

“Many find it easy to criticize the Legislature and Department of Health for not going as far or as fast as other states, but the relief that thousands in Georgia have experienced is real and should be celebrated.”

After a patient is registered, they will receive a call from the Department of Public Health in Atlanta to confirm all of their information is correct. At that point, they will print the patient’s card and mail to one of only 20 health departments in Georgia allowed to receive the cards, and each one has only one staff person trained to dispense the card.

The patient must pick up the card in person and it will cost them $25. Savannah is fortunate to be one of the 20 locations, but a patient from Brunswick or Statesboro would have to drive to Savannah to pick up their card.

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states that have medical cannabis do not reciprocate. For instance, you can’t use your Georgia low THC oil card to purchase medication at a Florida THC dispensary. Therefore most patients resort to mail order their medication from California or Colorado.

The entire process will take about a month, and that can be problematic for patients who are in the “end stage” of an illness, especially those who find travel difficult and will need to drive hours to one of the limited number of Health Departments to pick up their card.

Even with your low THC oil card, you can not travel with your medication to a state where it is not legal. Of the five states that share a border with Georgia, Florida is the only state that allows medical cannabis.

No doctor can write you a prescription for low THC oil — they can only add you to the Georgia registry if you have one of the legal qualifying conditions.

There is much debate in the medical community over low THC oil. Many doctors feel it should be a last-line treatment when all other options have been exhausted.

Other doctors who know that it is legal, safe, and natural think that it should be an option in their proverbial medical arsenal

“Just legalize it already. On the continuum of severity, end stage is at the end. Nowhere to go but in the ground.” that they offer to their patients who are suffering.

“Intractable pain” is one of the conditions where THC is legal in Georgia, and there is a real opportunity for doctors to register patients to the directory vs. prescribing addictive and deadly opiates. You can not become addicted to or die from low THC oil.

Once the low THC oil is produced in Georgia, there will still need to be decisions made about how it will be distributed. The State Pharmacy Board will have to license any pharmacies wanting to sell the Georgia produced low THC oil. In Savannah there are a number of pharmacies ready to help their customers once it is legal.

“Our family pharmacy would carry low THC oil given that it is allowable by law,” says Daniel Zeigler of Medicap Pharmacy on King George Boulevard. “Every other

independent pharmacy that I know of would want to carry it too. We are always willing to go the extra mile to do what is needed to help our patients.”

Karen Stephens Brown, owner of Quick Rx Drugs pharmacies located in Chatham and Effingham counties says, “We would love to sell any alternative that benefits our patients and has less side effects than opiates. Often times the anecdotal confirmation from both local physicians and patients supersedes science, and confirms my clinical judgment that it’s a great alternative.”

Stephens Brown thinks that pharmacies are the best source to sell the low THC oil once it is produced in Georgia as local pharmacists have the best and most complete picture of the needs of each patient.

“We are ready to be the go-to source for an alternative that is less addictive, and once the Georgia Board of Pharmacy

approves the policies and means of distribution, we are ready to go,” she says.

“All of our pharmacists are trained, as we already provide the THC free version that’s quality tested and made in America.

Georgia is antiquated and behind the times with 33 other states already providing non-synthetic alternatives. It’s impossible to ignore the folks who simply want their child to have fewer seizures or diminish cancer pain as a result of using THC oil.”

Low THC oil is not covered by insurance, so between telemedicine doctor bills and medication, qualifying patients should plan on spending a few thousand dollars per year.

For the at least 24% of Savannahians who live below the poverty rate, this medication might not be attainable - but the cost to consumers would be reduced dramatically if more local doctors were willing to help their patients with this medication.

The current state of medical cannabis in Savannah is that there is a culture of willful ignorance while patients languish in pain. Hopefully that will improve as doctors become more educated about the current law, and once the low THC oil starts to be grown and produced in Georgia. CS

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Georgia lawmakers thought that passing a 2018 e-commerce tax revenue law (HB 61) that came into effect in 2019 would be the silver bullet that would cure the revenue blues around the state of Georgia.

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who seem to be running the show.

This loss of potential revenue is called “Sales Tax Erosion,” and it is estimated in a report by the Faith, Truth and Justice Report, released in June, that Georgia is losing a whopping $1.8 billion per year.

According to the report, Walmart, a leading employer in the State, contributes to this problem by allowing 90% of its online business to be done by third party providers who are not collecting sales tax, but then again, neither is Walmart on behalf of the sellers.

Walmart is not going to follow-up to see if these persons followed the law. It is a lose-lose for the coffers of government, but it is a win for those Walmart third party sellers who have an unfair advantage over brick and mortar stores that are forced to collect and remit sales tax.

Mom and pop operations in cities and towns across Georgia, and online, struggle to do the right thing, while there is an uneven playing field under the current legislation due to lack of enforcement.

Walmart does collect sales tax on its

Sales tax collection is not keeping pace with growth. Something is very wrong.

The loss for the state and local governments is estimated to be $82 million dollars courtesy of Walmart’s inaction.

What has the number crunchers scratching their heads is the fact that the economic growth is on an upswing along with personal income, but sales tax collection is stagnant or reduced in some markets despite having big box giants dominating sales in the state.

Sales tax collection is not keeping pace with growth. Something is very wrong.

In Walmart’s defense, there is a gray area in the law which may or may not be to Walmart’s advantage. It states: “ (2) A delivery retailer shall collect and remit the tax imposed by this Code section or shall (A) Notify each potential purchaser immediately prior to the completion of each retail sale transaction with the following statement: ‘Sales or use tax may be due to the State of Georgia on this purchase. Georgia Law requires certain consumers to file a sales and use tax return remitting any unpaid taxes due to the State of Georgia.;” The word “shall” in legal terms is very strong and connotates that something must be done, but the word “may” is a word that should be destroyed from every legal contract ever written. Why? Lawyers are taught, when they see the word “may,” that it means you drive a stake through that portion of the contract and declare it null and void. Any seasoned legislator should know this, shouldn’t they? Is it possible they do know?

Another question might be, “What is the definition of certain consumers?” It is quite vague.

The average consumer is not going to say to themselves after buying online, “Oh, I better go on the Department of Revenue’s webpage and pay my fair share of sales tax.”

own goods, but they need to comply with the law in all sales. The remedy to this situation would be to revise the above tax law to simply state: “(2) A delivery retailer shall collect and remit the tax imposed by this Code section on all transactions occurring on or through their e-commerce site.”

It would eliminate all of the confusion, and third-party sellers would be in compliance under the Walmart umbrella. It is curious lawmakers could not easily fix this situation, and it begs the question, “Is there a political will to do this?”

If you divided the lost Walmart revenue of $82 million between 159 counties, that would give an additional $515,723 per county. Add in all the other major retailers avoiding the proper sales tax and that number climbs rapidly.

In conclusion, both state legislators and local leaders need to look at what is happening with the Walmart situation and other big box stores. A potential pot of at least $24 million is off the table locally, and the burden is being shouldered by residential homeowners and struggling local business owners.

Many people will fail to raise the battle flag in favor of lower priced goods from China and the promise of local jobs in rural areas across the state. The greater good is to realize that sometimes even well-run government engines perform better when the fuel is not tainted, and the payment is completely shared by all - not just by the unsuspecting taxpayers of Chatham County. CS Jeff Rayno is a recovering politician who has revived STOP- Stop Taxing Our People. Contact him at 912-507-1901 or JeffRayno@aol. com. Hear his podcast “Outside The Box” on Spotify, Google or Castbox.

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Alex Bonilla, 49, took revenge to an extreme on the man he told police he had caught cheating with his wife in May, according to WCJB. On July 14, Gilchrist County (Florida) Sheriff’s deputies said, Bonilla entered a house in the town of Bell, firing a gunshot and forcing a man inside into a bedroom, where he tied the man up and, using scissors, cut off his penis, which he ran away with. Later that day, deputies arrested Bonilla at his place of employment; his bond was set at $1.25 million.

The family of the victim declined to comment, but said through the sheriff’s office the victim was doing well medically.

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• It’s been a hot summer in Europe.

Among those suffering was an unnamed 66-year-old military veteran in the small southeastern French town of Les Arcssur-Argens, who had been complaining for several weeks to his landlady, Maryse Malin, 71, about the lack of air conditioning in his villa. That may have been why, the Local reported, he shot the “sweet, kind and caring lady” three times, killing her. Malin had agreed to install air conditioning but told the tenant it couldn’t be done until October.

• Two men in Antwerp, Belgium, felt the heat on July 24 when they accidentally got locked in a shipping container full of cocaine in the huge port there, reported AFP. That day, temperatures reached a record high of 104 degrees Fahrenheit, stifling the 24- and 25-year-old, who had entered the container “to remove drugs,” according to prosecutors. As the mercury rose, they desperately called a police emergency number and when police finally found them two hours later, they gratefully gave themselves up. Port workers were videoed pouring water over the pair to try to lower their body temperatures.

Going to Extremes

Kim Gordon, 55, vanished on Feb. 25, according to his 17-year-old son, after going for a nighttime swim at Monastery Beach in Monterey, California, an area with a deadly reputation sometimes called “Mortuary Beach.” The Associated Press reported that police searched for three days before learning the Scotsman from Edinburgh, also known as Kim Vincent Avis, faced 24 charges of rape in Scotland, which made them suspicious about the story. “When that came up, we start to wonder if this is a hoax,” said Monterey County sheriff’s Capt. John Thornburg.

Finally, on July 26, the U.S. Marshals Service announced it had caught up with Gordon in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he is now being held; the son had been returned to Scotland and will not be charged with filing a false report.

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Least Competent Criminals

• Police in Sydney, Australia, had a drug bust land in their laps on July 22, when an unnamed man slammed a van loaded with 600 pounds of methamphetamines into a patrol car parked outside a suburban police station. The car was empty at the time of the collision, Reuters reported. The van sped away from the scene, but police caught up with the 28-year-old driver an hour later and charged him with drug supply and negligent driving. The drugs had an estimated street value of about $140 million.

• Michael Harrell, 54, strolled into a U.S. Bank in Cleveland on July 29 with a note demanding cash from a teller: “This is a robbery. Don’t get nobody hurt.” Unfortunately, according to WJW, he wrote the note on a document he had apparently received from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, which included his full name and address. The teller, who called Harrell by his first name after seeing it on the letter, gave him $206 and summoned police, who later arrested him.

Sticking It to the (Recycling) Man

A man in Spain who is a serial mocker of recycling efforts was fined 45,000 euros ($50,000) and ordered to retrieve a refrigerator he tossed down a hillside in July. Spain’s Guardia Civil identified the man from a Twitter video he posted of the refrigerator incident with the truck he used and its license plate, visible behind him. He could also be seen in a different video throwing a washing machine into the ravine in the same area. The truck was registered to a house-clearing company in Almeria, from which the man was promptly fired. In a tit for tat, officers later posted video of the man struggling to bring the refrigerator back up the hill.

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Beloved longrunning event hits milestone

BY RACHAEL FLORA rachael@connectsavannah.com

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BACK IN 2004, Steven Baumgardner was an up-and-coming rapper who was seeking out places to perform.

He and his friends began hosting a hip hop night at Mellow Mushroom a few years before, “back when Mellow as half the size and twice as dirty,” he laughs.

After one friend passed away and another friend moved back home, Baumgardner—aka Basik Lee—heard that two DJs were hosting a hip hop night at the Jinx. One of those DJs was D-Frost, aka Josh Miller.

“The Jinx was the brand new bar that had opened back in the day,” remembers Miller. “I was in college, and they had a dance night going on Thursdays and it was the thing to do.”

Miller and his friend DJ Selvis, aka Seth Padgett, approached the Jinx’s owner Suzanne Warnekros to see if she’d be interested in hosting a hip hop night in addition to the dance night.

“We didn’t know what we were doing,” remembers Miller. “We were just like,

‘Well, we’ll just DJ hip-hop music the whole night.’ Eventually, emcees always want to get on the mic, and there were break dancers that were coming around, too. So we’d play for the break dancers and let the emcees have the mic, but it wasn’t really organized.”

That’s where Baumgardner came in.

He’d been coming every Tuesday night and wanted to take the reins.

“When Steve came in and asked to host, we were like, ‘Hell yeah. We just want to DJ, we don’t want to host,’” says Miller.

“Steve could break dance, Steve could rap, he knew all those guys.”

“At that time, I started getting heavily into break dancing,” Baumgardner remembers. “I didn’t think I was strong enough of a rapper to host. I literally started hosting to become better onstage because I knew I could rap, but my stage presence sucked. I was like, ‘This is the way to get it.’”

Fifteen years later, Hip Hop Night has become one of the longest, if not the

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longest-running, regular weekly events in Savannah—outlasting the dance night, as Miller points out—and gave Baumgardner the stage presence he sought.

“It’s made me better at stage presence, it’s made me recognize the individual art of hip hop,” Baumgardner says. “We’re all hip hop, but everyone’s got their own lane. It’s about becoming that individual, becoming more of yourself.”

Hip Hop Night is the place to go for aspiring rappers to hone their craft. DJs provide a beat for them to rap along to, emcees battle it out onstage, and break dancers show off their moves.

The night’s structure has changed many times over its long tenure, with Baumgardner tailoring it each week.

“I would make up different things for different types of rappers,” he explains.

“Not everybody’s good at freestyling, not everybody’s good at doing a song, not everybody’s good at battling. So it was like, ‘Alright, you’re not good at freestyle, here are other things. I can offer you to be able to perform your tracks.’”

Baumgardner also gets the crowd involved as often as he can. He used to ask each audience member for a word that he’d then ask rappers to use it in their freestyle.

“Making the crowd part of it instead of just observers makes everybody feel like we’re all part of this,” he says. “I’d do stuff that would being everyone in to let you know that no one is excluded ,we’re all a part of this community. If you love this, whether you’re up here rapping or just watching, we’re all part of this.”

That community is so needed, and the biggest testament to why is that people still don’t know Hip Hop Night is a thing.

“I tell people about it all the time, and they’re like, ‘Hmm, never heard of it,’” says Miller. “I’m like, ‘Yeah, it’s been going on for 15 years.’”

“Trust me, we’ve been fighting the city for years,” says Baumgardner. “It’s the view of hip hop, how people respond to it as a negative thing. It’s hard changing that image in people’s minds.”

He points to other programs, like AWOL, or All Walks of Life, an organization that gave at-risk youth the chance to explore art. AWOL has since moved to Atlanta, which, Baumgardner says, is partly due to the hard work of keeping the dream alive in the face of stereotype.

“It makes me happy to be a part of something like this,” he says. “I just wish it was getting more of an audience to recognize it.

Seriously, there are a lot of really good hip hop artists here in Savannah, and I feel like for years I’ve watched myself and others struggle working with different places and venues to cultivate a culture here. It’s still a culture that I think is beautiful. There’s a scene here that needs a bigger light shining on it.”

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“It’s made me better at stage presence, it’s made me recognize the individual art of hip hop,” Baumgardner says.

“We’re all hip hop, but everyone’s got their own lane. It’s about becoming that individual, becoming more of yourself.” together on stage.

“These guys have never met each other sometimes—they’re from different parts of the city, different parts of the state, country, all that,” says Baumgardner. “They’re coming up on this one stage and working with each other. It shows community, and I think you earn respect, learn to respect everybody for what they bring. That’s something amazing to watch; it’s always humbling.”

It’s humbling for Baumgardner to see this night make it to fifteen years.

“It’s been a trip figuring all this out,” he laughs.

When Hip Hop Night officially began in 2004, social media didn’t exist, so marketing the event was not simple. Flyers

helped, as did word of mouth, but Baumgardner remembers sending mass texts to every person who attended.

“That’s when you couldn’t send out 100 texts at a time—you had to send out ten texts at a time to 200 people trying to let them know,” he recalls. “It got to the point people felt so annoyed, they were like, ‘Please, take me off of this list!’”

The downtown landscape has also changed in that time. The Jinx seems like a landmark on Congress now, but Miller remembers when it was the Velvet Elvis.

Ellis Square is a popular place for families to hang out, but Baumgardner remembers when it was an above-ground parking lot.

Through all the change, Hip Hop Night has happened every single Tuesday—and

with good reason.

“People are always like, ‘Why don’t you move it to the weekend?’ It’s too much wild energy on the weekends,” says Baumgardner.

“To me, hip hop is an aggressive sport.

You add in alcohol and a ton of people screaming at you and all this other stuff— on a weekend? It’s a little much. But for Tuesday, I feel like I get people who are about the culture. We understand you’ve got jobs, you’ve got kids, you’ve got school.

It makes me appreciate it even more when I see consistent people come in.”

The consistency is especially appreciated as everyone gets older.

“Honestly, I joke, but for myself and I probably could say some of the heads at the Jinx, we’re all older,” says Baumgardner.

“Social media and using it properly is not in our wheelhouse. It’s hard knowing what works and how to do it. We’re trying a lot of new stuff now, but it’s getting there, it’s just figuring it out—it’s a whole different world now.”

No doubt, Baumgardner has seen so much in the past 15 years.

“I feel like once this is all said and done, I need to write a book of all the stories that have gone on,” laughs Baumgardner.

“There’s been some crazy stuff.”

One of the crazier things was when Savannah native Big Boi came through the Jinx one Hip Hop Night years ago.

“One of the MCs comes running up to the stage and is like, ‘Steve, Big Boi’s in the back,’ and I’m like, ‘That’s just some dude in a hat, shut the hell up,’” says Baumgardner.

But it was Big Boi, and Baumgardner said hi and left it at that. The next day, he got a call from Warnekros that Big Boi wanted to film a music video at the Jinx, and since Baumgardner hosted Hip Hop Night, he had to be there.

At the time, Baumgardner was part of the collective Dope Sandwich, and the crew kept trying to get him to slide Big Boi a copy of their album, but Baumgardner wasn’t having it.

“I literally walk into the bathroom of the Jinx like, ‘Fuck this,’ and I go inside and Big Boi’s in the bathroom,” he remembers.

“His boy’s holding the door closed and they’re smoking a joint. I’m like, ‘Nah, I’m cool,’ and he’s like, ‘No, man, hit it! You’re the host, right?’ So I end up sitting there chilling, smoking a joint with Big Boi.” He also remembers two stars from the movie CBGB calling to reserve a table.

“We’re all looking around like, ‘Reserve a table? Okay, yeah, we’ll do that,’ and you just see Tony [Beasley] write ‘Reserved’ on a folded piece of paper and put in the table, like, ‘All right, it’s reserved!’” laughs Baumgardner.

There’s no end in sight for Hip Hop Night, thanks to the community that supports it. CS

MUSIC FEATURE

CBDB BRINGS THE JOYFUNK

BY JIM MOREKIS

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THE RESILIENCE and continued popularity of Jam Band culture is one of the most notable, if underreported, phenomena of modern music.

With roots in the late ‘60s, the genre has weathered every trend and seismic shift in the industry to stay as popular as ever, through several generations.

CBDB is one of the main purveyors of the art form these days, and arguably at their musical peak. Initially tongue-incheek, the name they coined for their particular brand of feel-good music — Joyfunk — caught on.

The Tuscaloosa, Alabama quintet was voted “Jam Band of the Year” in a huge Reddit poll, and they play Victory North this Saturday, Aug. 17.

Of the timeless appeal of the jam band phenomenon, CBDB vocalist Cy Simonton says, “It’s definitely a culture thing. It’s got a fun, free spirit to it. There are no rules. It makes people feel free. The Grateful Dead started it, and it’s become so huge.”

Simonton says that the genre’s popularity continues despite — or because of? — being almost completely ignored by radio.

“It’s just not something you hear on the radio. It’s more personal. It’s something shared between friends, family, and fans.”

CBDB’s sound centers on two things: Their off-the-charts musical chops, and Simonton’s own vocals, which he considers “definitely like a separate instrument.”

With most jam bands, he says, “the vocals are way off to the side and not really so important. For some bands the vocals are more about silly words. We write full lyrics, with an emphasis on hooks.”

Also, Simonton says, having strong, identifiable vocals “really opens up the fan base to other people. I can’t tell you how many times people have come up to me and said, ‘I really enjoyed your show, and I usually hate jam bands!’”

The band’s new record, Out of Line, was recorded in Nashville at the legendary Southern Ground studio, now owned by Zac Brown.

“It was an incredible experience recording there,” says Simonton. “It used to be a house. It has such history behind it. Many

of the great country singers have recorded there. It’s a big beautiful room, with floors made with extra wood from Taylor Guitars.”

The album’s top-shelf production values are due largely to producer Dan Davis, Simonton says.

“We evolved a great working relationship on this album. It was a situation where we really trusted him and listened to his opinions. If something wasn’t working like we all thought it should, we’d talk about it and work it out together.”

Out of Line features a B-3 organ once played by the late Gregg Allman himself.

Also featured on the album are backing vocals by Maureen Murphy, who has sung with Phish, STS9, GRiZ, and other stellar names in the genre.

While the album is next-level stuff for the band, needless to say the heart of any jamband is in live performance.

“The whole point of a jam band is to get creative and get loose,” Simonton says.

“Something that happens on a record may or may not happen live.”

Simonton says their tune “Opelika Jam” is probably the band’s purest expression of

this ethos.

“We’ve always seen that one, especially, as a jam vehicle. The first big jam comes after the first verse.”

CBDB’s live pedigree continues to stack up, with festival gigs at Hulaween, Okeechobee, Sweetwater 420, Summer Camp, Electric Forest, Sloss, Aura, Backwoods, Euphoria, and The Werk Out. They’ve shared the stage with Umphrey’s McGee, Papadosio, Galactic, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Perpetual Groove, Kung Fu, The Wailers, Blues Traveler, in addition to having played Barrelhouse South locally.

The band has a large following in their native South, but Simonton says they don’t do anything special to identify as Southern when they play out of the region.

“Whatever is Southern about us just comes naturally. We don’t do it consciously at all,” he says. CS

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This is your first time in Savannah with this project. How’d you get it started?

I’d written all these songs and was like, “I’m starting a new band.” It’s people I’ve known from the past that have respected me as a songwriter. I wanted a bigger band so I’m kind of moving into—I hate utilizing this word—funk. It’s a very misunderstood word [laughs]. Over the last few years I’ve been really getting into Parliament and Curtis Mayfield. Funk was the subculture, psychedelic funk; it was just an idea that I presented and I have the songs and people were like, “Let’s do this.” It’s scary starting fresh, but it’s worth it. The songs were worth it to me. It’s probably the most exciting thing I’ve ever been a part of. There’s this underground scene that’s happening in that world, and it’s very free and freeing. It’s not hipster yet. I don’t like when art starts becoming hipster and it starts getting hurt, and right now it’s a very free world of people.

Black Magic Flower Power brings groovy show to El-Rocko

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

BLACK MAGIC Flower Power, headed up

by Dustin Hill, is set to play at El-Rocko this Friday night.

You may know Hill from previous projects, including Black Pussy and White Orange, so you’ll certainly be surprised to hear his new sound, which is a big departure from the usual.

Hill’s been listening to a lot of 70s funk, and that subculture is what informs the sound of Black Magic Flower Power.

We caught up with Hill last week.

With previous projects and this project, you tour a lot—you personally have been to Savannah a lot lately. What’s the tour life like?

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That is the job of being a musician—not staying home, wishing for a lottery ticket [laughs]. I think that’s what a lot of people imagine nowadays, that they’re just going to be rich and famous. But actually, you’ve got to get out there and do what all the old bands used to do and play to people.

If you didn’t like touring, you couldn’t do it. I’ve definitely dealt with that with other musicians that have bene in and out of my life; they’re really excited to get the job and about two weeks in they realize it’s not for them. That’s pretty common. I try as a working musician to express that to 16 the up-and-comers. There’s no difference

between a small show and a big show.

That’s the job. Then if you can be in the van or the RV or the bus or whatever—it’s all the same. Some people are on an airplane and some people are in the station wagon, but it’s the same job. If you don’t like it on the small scale, you’re not going to like it on the big scale. It’s not a detached job.

You and the people at the show are in it together. The smaller shows are a lot more fun.

I think most bands throughout the years have said this: that small club energy feels good, and it’s true. Not that I don’t like playing big shows, and I’ve had my share of big shows, but there’s something about a packed small room that it just reminds you of why you got into this. There’s a life and an energy that can’t be duplicated anywhere.

Our goal is to tour enough where you almost seem local in every town. That’s really what it’s about. You don’t want to see someone once a year. We really try to see people at minimum twice a year, and there are some markets where we see people four times a year.

We’ve basically been on the road since February, I want to say. We had to break it up into legs, but it’s been pretty consistent since February. We did eight weeks in the Northeast, back through the Rockies, then six days at home and this leg is four months. It’s pretty intense, but I have no complaints. I try to always communicate with my 15 year-old self how excited that 15 year-old would be, and at the end of the day, it’s pretty awesome. It’s hard, but it’s

This project is so new you only have two songs on Spotify. What will you perform at the show Friday?

feels like every night on stage, there’s an excitement with the band. We’re excited to play the songs—we like them so much. WE never feel tired.

What’s the band like?

I sing and play guitar, and I’m the songwriter, whatever that means [laughs]. I’m more of a songwriter than a musician—I’m a mediocre musician—but I put my energy into writing songs. Someone has to do that, and then luckily I have really great players to let my ideas come to fruition. There’s two guitars, drums, bass, and keyboard.

Lots of clav, lots of old-school synth.

We’re really bringing in the traditional 70s soul and funk sound. It’s the real deal in the sense of the ingredients, not necessarily that we sound exactly like Parliament or anything, but the ingredients are the same, tones are the same, instrumentation is the same.

I’m interested in how you make that happen, because the 70s are very popular right now and there are some bands—cough cough, Greta Van Fleet— that are essentially glorified cover bands.

It’s unfortunate because they have a very talented singer that can basically mimic Robert Plant, but tonally, they’re kind of I have this approach as a writer that I’m missing the mark, which, missing the mark kind of a comedian in a sense—comedians is sinning and they’re sinning against rock go on tour and work new material in front ‘n’ roll [laughs]. of the crowd, and then they do a special.

It’s still coming through the filter of us.

I’ve always done things that way. This year, You can’t copy. All the artists have said I’ve been playing the new record in front of people. Everything is brand new and the this: amateurs copy, professionals steal.

You have to be able to take it and make it only things that are released are the two yours. That’s stealing it. Copying is a bad songs on Spotify, and those aren’t necesrepresentation. If it actually becomes sarily high-quality recordings. They were yours, it’s coming through your filter. just something in between tour dates I Even on “Funky Town Sex Machine,” recorded real fast to have something out it’s obvious I’m taking a James Brown there. lyric and throwing it in the song purposely Everyone’s getting hammered with all because I want to spark that nostalgia, the new stuff, basically the whole album, but the song sounds nothing like James and then this tour wraps up mid-September, then I’m straight to the studio to make Brown. But, I’m paying tribute in a major way by utilizing that lyric and also being the record. bold enough to take that lyric. That’s James Brown, that’s his, he owns that shit, What’s this project been like to work but he’s definitely a huge influence and on? inspiration.

When I write songs, it just comes to me.

It’s really been amazing being in so many Things just start coming out of my mouth different projects through my life. I’ve been in so many projects that this project is and I let it happen. It’s so obvious, but it came out so natural. I feel lucky that I was just rolling out smooth; it’s working, from allowed to do this. CS beginning to end. From my perspective through a show, there are no lulls and it’s BLACK MAGIC FLOWER POWER amazing. People are getting it. It’s almost W/ LITTLE VICIOUS AND STREET like they’ve been waiting for this music.

Not to sound egotistical or anything, but CLOTHES I’m always honest through bands I’ve been Fri., Aug. 16, 9 p.m. $7 in; I’m like, “Oh, you might not like this El-Rocko Lounge, 117 Whitaker St. one,” but this project seems to be working across the board and cross-pollinating through genres, so that’s pretty neat. It

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N.C. band returns to Savannah, this time at The Jinx

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

SAVANNAH STOPOVER veterans might remember the North Carolina band Arson Daily, who played the local festival this past March in a memorable show typical of their electrifying stage presence.

The band returns to Savannah, playing the Jinx this Friday.

“We played Barrelhouse South for Stopover,” recalls Zach Dunham, guitarist and lead vocalist. “That was awesome, but we walked next door to the Jinx and immediately thought it felt more like our vibe.”

While the band is currently based in Raleigh, N.C., the trio of Dunham, Quincy Platt on bass, and Adam McLean on drums formed in 2014 while attending college at Appalachian State, in Boone N.C. in the western part of the state.

“After a while, we narrowed it down to two choices: Raleigh or Nashville. We decided on Raleigh,” says Dunham. “Nashville has just become too saturated. We’d rather be big fish in a small pond than the other way around.”

You’d be forgiven for assuming Arson Daily is a doom metal band from their name alone.

“We get that a lot,” laughs Dunham.

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“And then there are the younger people who don’t get the reference at all, and I guess never watched TRL Live.”

They’re not a metal band, but they are a very tight rock trio with an aggressive sound — indie rock with a punk sensibility.

“As a three-piece we knew we had to make a lot of noise. So a lot of our early stuff was very uptempo,” says Zach. “We got started playing basement shows in Boone — I guess that environment really rubbed off on us.”

Dunham’s distinctive vocals are often compared to those of Matt Shultz of Cage the Elephant and John Gourley of Portugal. The Man. The comparisons aren’t exact, however, as Arson Daily has a more indie sensibility than the former and a harder edge than the latter.At their hardest, they give off a noticeable Nirvana vibe.

As the five-year old band settles into its identity, they’ve expanded their sonic palette.

“As a trio, we utilize a lot of space in the songs. A lot of times I’ll sing over the bass and drums and let the guitar take a back seat. Sometimes I’ll just strum open chords,” Dunham says.

“These days our set list is a lot more dynamic. It’s something we’re definitely more conscious of.”

The growth in songwriting is part of the band’s push toward their first full-length release, which they’re in the act of raising money to record as we speak.

This southeastern tour is part of that effort.

“We really stepped it up. We got an agent and are making a real effort to raise money for our record,” says Dunham.

The music scene in central North Carolina, he says, is vibrant. “ There are a lot of venues, and a lot of opportunity. I’m noticing a lot recently that it’s more and more focused on inclusivity,” he says.

“Bills will have all different kinds of things, and our hiphop scene is increasingly a big part of that. Of course there was always a folk scene around here. The rock scene tends to be more locally-based stuff.”

The experience at Stopover impressed the band.

“They seemed extra accountable not only to artists but to the festivalgoers.

There were plenty of options for genres. We heard a lot of people that we’ve played with in the past,” Dunham says.

So of course the band jumped at the chance to come back.

“Our agent booked a gig in Macon, and when I heard that I was like, let’s get back to Savannah while we’re down that way.” CS

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Victory North continues its Cabaret series with a collection of songs from singers and songwriters who had a mission and a message. The Cabaret series at Savannah’s newest venue has proven to be a successful, popular series showcasing different musical themes and all kinds of incredible songs.

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TURTLE FOLK @BARRELHOUSE SOUTH

Richmond, Virginia’s Humungus walk the line between thrash and more melodic heavy metal, incorporating elements of different facets of the genre that make them a singular experience. The songs are as heavy as they come, but there’s really something there for metal fans of all kinds. Don’t miss thema alongside Occultist and JD Pinkus.

SAT., AUGUST 17, 9 P.M., $10

Atlanta’s King Of Summer is the perfect pop-punk band for people who love hooks, big guitars, and lyrics that aren’t always super serious. Songs like “Houses of the Holy Shit” make this band entertaining on multiple levels, but it’s their knack for clever arrangements and hooks galore that make them one to seriously watch. They’ll be joined at El Rocko by Teen Divorce and Garbage Dog. SAT., AUGUST 17, 9 P.M.

With influences ranging from Beck to Black Sabbath to Wilco, Turtle Folk is anything but an ordinary band. Originating here in town, the band soon branched out and became a regular at festivals and on the jam band circuit.

Their sound is unique, eclectic, and imaginative, and their show at Barrelhouse is an opportunity to see their buzzed-about live show in action.

FRI., AUGUST 16, 11 P.M.

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Taste of India Anders Thomsen Trio Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Jeremy Riddle, 5 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Claire Frazier and Steven Bryan, 7 p.m.

The Warehouse Jubal Kane, Rachael Shaner Wild Wing Cafe Andrew Gill, Tyler Rowe, Bill Hodgson, DJ Billy Ball

LIVE MUSIC

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.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Phil Morrison Trio, 7 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Malachi Mills, 7 p.m.

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

Mansion on Forsyth Park George Evans, 7 p.m.

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

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

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 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.

White Whale Craft Ales Open Mic Music, 7 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay and Uncle Buck, 7 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Jam, 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 Human Jukebox Trivia, 10 p.m.

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

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

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

World of Beer Trivia, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Savannah Comedy Underground 2 Year Anniversary, 9:30 p.m.

DJ

Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Two Tides Brewing Company Bring Your Own Vinyl Night, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY 8.15 LIVE MUSIC

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trevor Clendenin, 7-10 p.m.

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.

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

Congress Street Social Club DJ Basik Lee El-Rocko Lounge Year of October, Lilakk, 9 p.m.

The Flying Fish Anne Allman and Michael Moody, 6:30 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Josh Bowlus Trio, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Truett @ROASTING ROOM

Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Truett is most certainly all three of those things, but those descriptors don’t truly do him justice. He’s a real player with an extremely powerful and soulful voice, and his songs are diverse and musically eclectic. He’ll be doing an intimate show at the Roasting Room that shouldn’t be missed by music fans of all kinds.

SAT., AUGUST 17, 8 P.M., $15 Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jackson Lundy, 7 p.m.

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

The Perch at Local 11 ten Adam Nye PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m.

River House Jacob Evans Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

Savannah Spirits Kitchen JD Music Group The Shrimp Factory Rachael Shaner Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m.

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

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Sarah Poole Duo, 5:30 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon Victory North 2019 Cabaret Series: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, 8 p.m.

The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Matt Hill, 7 p.m., Matt Hill Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Jason Courtenay

TRIVIA & GAMES

B & D Burgers (Congress St.) Pop Culture Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m.

Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia, 10 p.m.

Southbound Brewing Company Riddle Me This?, 7:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

The Jinx Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

The Wormhole Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Totally Awesome Bar Totally Open Mic, 8 p.m.

DJ

Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One SAFE WORD: A Fetish Burlesque Show, 8-11 p.m.

Foxy Loxy Cafe Vinyl Appreciation, 7 p.m.

House of Mata Hari The Downtown Delilahs w/ The Hot Nasty, Rides Again, 11 p.m.

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

FRIDAY 8.16 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Turtle Folk, Indulgence Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m.

Club Elan ATLiens, 9 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club DJ Square One El-Rocko Lounge Black Magic Flower Power, Little Vicious, Silver Tongue Devils, 9 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Teddy Adams’ Birthday Bash w/ Eric Jones, Teddy Adams Alumni, Jaron McCarr, Robert Stringer, Andre Murchison, 8 p.m.

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

The Jinx Arson Daily, Early Branch, Dustin Price, 9 p.m.

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

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Josephine Johnson Molly McGuire’s Draucker, 7 p.m.

Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Prohibition Bootleg Beats, 10:30 p.m.

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 David Duckworth, 8 p.m.

Saddle Bags Corey Cox, 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

Savannah Spirits Kitchen High Velocity Service Brewing Company Bluegrass

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

The Shrimp Factory Alex Bazemore

Bay Street Blues Karaoke Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m.

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

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

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Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock House of Mata Hari The Downtown Delilahs w/ The Hot Nasty, Rides Again, 11 p.m.

SATURDAY 8.17 LIVE MUSIC

201 Tapas Lounge Old Skool Night with CJ the DJ & DJ 3XL, 10 p.m.

B & D Burgers (Congress St.) Evenpete, 8 p.m.

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

Coach’s Corner Big Engine, 7 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club DJ Kut Daily El-Rocko Lounge King of Summer, Teen Divorce, Garbage Dog, 9 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Teddy Adams Sextet w/ Kevin Bales and Rodney Jordan, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Magic Rocks, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Humungus, Occultist, JD Pinkus, 9 p.m.

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

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Adam Nye Mars Theatre Hannah Dasher, 7 p.m.

Molly McGuire’s The Island Boys, 7 p.m.

The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Prohibition Bootleg Beats, 10:30 p.m.

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

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

Saddle Bags Larry Frick, 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

Savannah Spirits Kitchen FreeSpirits The Shrimp Factory Justin Morris Stafford’s Public House DJ Rudy Lui, 9:30 p.m.

Taste of India Eric Culberson

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The Flying Fish Anne Allman and Michael Moody, 5 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Eric Jones Trio w/ Teddy Adams and Cynthia Utterbach, 7 p.m.

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

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

Mansion on Forsyth Park Robert Lewis Quartet, 5 p.m.

The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson The Perch at Local 11 ten Eric Britt Prohibition Bluegrass Brunch w/ Cory Chambers and Evan Rose, 11 a.m.

River House Ricky Standard Saddle Bags Malibu Games, 7 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Georgia Kyle Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) Jeremy J Riddle, 6 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton, Thomas Claxton The Wayward Sunday Night Service, 9 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Matt Hill, Irritating Julie

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

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

SUNDAY 8.18

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Jenna Lyn, 6 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Claire Frazier and Steven Bryan, 7 p.m.

Victory North CBDB, 9 p.m.

The Warehouse Brett Barnard, Jacob Evans Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay Group, Liquid Ginger, Bill Hodgson, DJ Henry Race Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) DJ Dance Party

KARAOKE

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

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Ghost Coast Distillery Front Porch Improv: Fun House, 8:30 p.m.

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 WOW: A Really Good Comedy Show, 8 p.m.

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Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap House of Mata Hari The Downtown Delilahs w/ The Hot Nasty, Rides Again, 11 p.m.

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Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 10 p.m.

Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m.

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

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jacob Evans Wild Wing Cafe Eric Britt The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

The Flying Fish Trivia Night, 7 p.m.

The Jinx Music and Movie Trivia, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Boomy’s Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

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Barrelhouse South Aaron Matthew & The Eat Mo Booty Rhythm Section, 10 p.m.

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

Foxy Loxy Cafe Acoustic Tuesday features City Hotel Solo Sessions, 7 p.m.

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

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Levi Moore, 7 p.m.

The Jinx Hip Hop Night Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m.

The Ordinary Pub Jeremy J Riddle, 7 p.m.

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

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

Wild Wing Cafe Chuck Courtenay

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The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness, 8 p.m.

White Whale Craft Ales White Whale Open Mic Comedy

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Asbury Memorial UMC 1008 E. Henry Street B & D Burgers (Congress St.) 912-238-8315 912-238-8315 www.bdburgers.net

Barrelhouse South 125 W. Congress St. 912-662-5576 barrelhousesouth.com

Basil’s Pizza and Deli 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

912-897-6400 basilsonline.com

Bay Street Blues 17 E. Bay St. 912-236-6655

Bayou Cafe 14 N. Abercorn St. 912-233-6411 bayousavannah.com

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

912-231-9049 billysplacesavannah.com

The Black Rabbit 1215 Barnard St. Blueberry Hill 546 Dean Forest Rd. 964-8401

Fia Rua Irish Pub 10132 Ford Ave.

The Perch at Local 11 ten 1110 Bull St. Pour Larry’s 206 W. St. Julian St.

The Flying Fish 7906 E. Hwy 80

Prohibition 125 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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

912-459-4160 fiaruairishpub.com

912-897-2009 www.flyingfishbarandgrill.webs. com/

Ghost Coast Distillery 641 Indian St.

912-920-7772 rachaels1190.com

(912) 298-0071 ghostcoastdistillery.com

The Rail Pub 405 W. Congress St.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant 107 W. Broughton St. House of Mata Hari 306 W. Factor’s Walk Jazz’d Tapas Bar 52 Barnard St.

912-238-1311 therailpub.com/

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant 402 MLK Jr. Blvd.

912-401-0543 foxyloxycafe.com

912-236-7777 www.jazzdsavannah.com

The Jinx 127 W. Congress St. 912-236-2281

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

Little Lucky’s 6 Gateway Blvd. E.

Charles H. Morris Center 10 East Broad St.

912-341-8897

The Chromatic Dragon 514 MLK Jr. Blvd.

912-289-0350 chromaticdragon.com

Club Elan 301 Williamson St. Club One 1 Jefferson St. 912-232-0200 clubone-online.com

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

CoCo’s Sunset Grille 1 Old U.S. Hwy. 80 912-786-7810 cocostybee.com

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill 417 East River St. The Loft on Liberty 215 W. Liberty St. Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St.

912-238-5158 mansiononforsythpark.com

Mars Theatre 109 S. Laurel Street

912-754-1118 www.marstheatre.com

McDonough’s 21 E. McDonough St.

912-233-6136 mcdonoughssavannah.com

Mellow Mushroom 11 W. Liberty St. 912-495-0705 mellowmushroom.com

Molly McGuire’s 216 Johnny Mercer Boulevard

Cohen’s Retreat 5715 Skidaway Rd.

912-898-0852 liveoakstore.com/mollymcguires

Congress Street Social Club 411 W. Congress St.

912-447-0943 www.moonriverbrewing.com/

912-355-3336

912-238-1985 congressstreetsocialclub.com

Dub’s Pub 225 W. River St.

(912) 200-3652 dubspubriverstreet.com

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

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

912-925-1119

912-443-3277 www.charleshmorriscenter.com

912-200-9255

Foxy Loxy Cafe 1919 Bull St.

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

912-232-5778

Moon River Brewing Co. 21 West Bay St. The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St.

Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun 1190 King George Blvd.

912-292-1656 ranchoalegrecuban.com

River House 125 W. River St.

912-234-1900 liveoakstore.com/riverhouse

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

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

Saddle Bags 317 West River St.

912-349-5275 saddlebagssavannah.com/

Savannah Classical Academy 705 E. Anderson Savannah Smiles 314 Williamson St.

912-527-6453 www.facebook.com/pages/ Savannah-Smiles-DuelingPianos/118909441502557

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

Service Brewing Company 574 Indian Street The Shrimp Factory 313 East River Street

912-236-4229 www.theshrimpfactory.com

Southbound Brewing Company 107 East Lathrop Ave. Stafford’s Public House 306 W. Upper Factor’s Walk Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill 11215 Abercorn St. 912-921-2269

912-232-4286 www.plantersinnsavannah.com

Taste of India 401 Mall Blvd.

The Ordinary Pub 217 1/2 West Broughton Street

Tijuana Flats 1800 E. Victory Dr.

(912) 238-5130 www.theordinarypub.com/

912-356-1020

912-344-9111 tijuanaflats.com

Top Deck 125 W. River Street Totally Awesome Bar 107 B Whitaker St. 912-349-1707

Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) 115 East River St. 912-233-0770 www.liveoakstore.com/ tubbysriverstreet

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

Two Tides Brewing Company 12 West 41st St. Vic’s on The River 26 E. Bay St. 912-721-1000 vicsontheriver.com

Victory North 2603 Whitaker Street Visitor’s Information Center 301 MLK Jr. Blvd.

912-944-0455 savannahvisit.com/

The Warehouse 18 E. River St.

912-234-6003 thewarehousebarandgrille.com

The Wayward 257 E. Perry St. Wet Willie’s 101 E. River St. 912-233-5650 wetwillies.com

White Whale Craft Ales 1207 Bull St. Wild Wing Cafe 27 Barnard St. 912-790-9464 wildwingcafe.com

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 417 Pooler Pkwy.

912-208-3700 wildwingcafe.com

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

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

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CULTURE HISTORY Gail Smith leads a presentation on crabbing at Pin Point Heritage Museum. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIN POINT

On the boat to Ossabaw Island for Lift Every Voice tour in 2018. PHOTO BY

HERITAGE MUSEUM.

ELIZABETH DUBOSE.

Lift Every Voice marks three years this weekend

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

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THIS WEEKEND, a Savannah tradition of sorts continues with Lift Every Voice.

Now in its third year, the initiative started at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2016 as a way to support African American history and culture. Savannah is one of the only communities that have celebrated every year since.

Begin the weekend with a fee-free boat trip to Ossabaw Island and Pin Point Heritage Museum. Both places are full of rich history.

“After slavery, when people became freed, they were able to buy land and start their own communities,” says Holly Elliott, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the Coastal Heritage Society.

“At that time, even though we think that waterfront land is really special and such a premium, back in those days, if it wasn’t farming land, people didn’t think of it that way.”

The low importance placed on waterfront land at that time allowed African Americans to purchase the land at an affordable rate and begin their own communities there.

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so you could really only access it by footpaths or by boat,” says Elliott. “That’s how this became a Gullah-Geechee community; those traditions over time were passed on, some of the language things were passed down from generation to generation, and they were isolated, so those traditions continued on. Of course, now there’s a bridge, so they’re not completely isolated from everything, but it’s important for them to be able to share this important history.”

Because of that isolation, the traditions of the area have remained rich.

“With a lot of the Pin Point families, people that still live in this community, they were either related to enslaved people or working as freed people on Ossabaw Island,” says Elliott, “so a lot of people who do our guided tours have a strong connection to Ossabaw Island.”

The Coastal Heritage Society has been a participant in the event every year since its inception.

“This is a really great way for us to connect to other African-American cultural sites in Savannah,” says Elliott. “Starting out with Lift Every Voice, we were part of the inaugural year, and it’s really wonderful we’ve been able to continue it on since then.”

Massie Heritage Center also participates on Sunday with a family-friendly lineup.

The events are centered around “Dave

the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave,” an awardwinning book by Laban Carrick Hill.

WSAV’s Kim Gusby will read the book and kids will get to make their own clay pots and write pottery.

“Dave the Potter was an enslaved person who was born in South Carolina during the Antebellum period,” explains Steve Smith, curator at Massie Heritage Center. “He lived to see freedom—he died in the 1870s.

He made literally thousands of pots, and he would have been obscure, we wouldn’t have known anything about him had it not been for something very important: he was literate.”

Dave the Potter’s story fits perfectly into Massie’s mission.

“That’s one of our themes we talk about here. Massie was a freedman school after the Civil War, and the Freedman’s Bureau authorized it, and we have an exhibition devoted to the Clandestine School and how enslaved people were not as entitled for how to read and write,” explains Smith.

“It’s amazing because he was literate, so he was able to write poetry on his pot sand sign his pots.”

The use of clay in the activities was also a conscious choice on Massie’s part.

“We try and maintain a STEM theme here, and that’s why we incorporated clay into this,” says Smith. “We teach students a lot about the architecture of Savannah and the technologies associated with that, and

we also teach them a lot about Savannah Gray brick. That’s an amazing history— those bricks were made by African Americans at the Hermitage plantation, so we do a lot with that. Since clay is so common to our area, and since we’re a port city and we export so much clay, we wanted to focus on clay and how it’s been used by humans throughout time.”

Massie’s participation in Lift Every Voice is a natural fit.

“One of our primary themes of Lift Every Voice is African American history and culture, and we teach a lot of that here,” says Smith. “We focus a lot on civil rights history here, so we thought Lift Every Voice was a good fit for us.” CS Ossabaw and Pin Point Tour Sat., Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m.

Depart from Rodney Hall Boat Ramp, 25 Diamond Causeway Space is limited to 36 people and reservations are required. Admission to Ossabaw and Pin Point is free, but there is a $30 transportation fee. Visit ossabawisland.net for reservations and more information.

Massie Heritage Center Children’s Activities Sun., Aug. 18, noon 207 E. Gordon St. Free and open to the public. Visit internet. savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/schools/massie for more information.

CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH Revelstoke Town Park, British Columbia, 2018 by Ansley West Rivers.

Anglers, Gray’s Ferry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill River, 2013 by Michael Kolster.

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

ART HAS the power to change perspectives. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Currently, the Jepson Center is exhibiting two awe-inspiring, thought-provoking photographic exhibitions on rivers that use beauty to urge preservation.

“Take Me to the River” by Maine photographer Michael Kolster is a collection of ambrotype photographs of four American rivers: Androscoggin, Schuylkill, James, and Savannah.

Savannah’s own Ansley West Rivers’ “Source to Sea,” in the #art912 gallery, includes photographs from seven American rivers: Colorado, Missouri/Mississippi, Columbia, Rio Grande, Tuolumne, Altamaha and Hudson.

“There are a few interesting connections between them,” says ### Erin Dunn.

“Ansley is showing these bigger, majestic rivers through this large-scale digital print, and then Mike is showing them through these very unique ambrotype that are small-scale and intimate. They’re both inviting us to think about it, but through beauty and magic.”

Kolster had never seen an ambrotype until he wanted to make them, but once he learned of them, he was obsessed.

“After having made a couple thousand of them, I still look at them and am amazed by them,” he says. “They’re a strange,

beautiful, mysterious object. They also, I think, put a lot of our assumptions of what the photograph is on their heads.”

An ambrotype is made on a glass plate and coated with collodion, then dipped in silver nitrate, creating a negative image that has to be set against a dark background to be seen. As Kolster explains, in other photography forms, a lighter tone indicates less of that substance, whether pigment or silver, but ambrotype is the exact opposite.

“When you see dark areas, there’s nothing on the plate, and you’re seeing the black of the background,” he says. “When you see highlights or things that are sort of mid-tones or lighter, it’s the presence of silver or substance that allows you to see that tone. It’s a complete reversal—it’s bizarre and the thing that’s weird about it is that the plate itself is actually a negative.”

The long process means that Kolster has to use a longer exposure when shooting.

“The exposures that I take the pictures with are very different from what we think of as conventional photographic exposure.

These are long; a lot of my exposures are 15 seconds to a minute and a half,” explains Kolster. “That’s kind of strange when you look at the pictures—you’re actually looking at the accumulation of time, really more so than we’re used to in pictures that we typically take, because those are a fraction of a second.”

In her process, Rivers manipulates the image in the camera.

“I build up compositions; I create landscapes that don’t necessarily exist,” she explains. “Nothing is double exposed, but

I mask off certain areas through a layering process of my negatives. There are usually several shots on one piece of film.

Because of my large format carrier, I put a piece of tape and I write heavy notes. The back of my camera is gridded, so I’ll write, ‘I exposed 4 up, 4 over.’ Everything is done in-camera—nothing is done in Photoshop.”

The antiquated forms of photography represent a simpler time, and that “The invention of photography and the use of the wet plate collodion process came at a point in the 19th century which was almost exactly synchronized or in coincidence with the industrialization of our rivers and their adulteration,” says Kolster.

“Photography and the changes in the landscape kind of happened at the same time.”

Kolster’s inspiration came, literally, from his own backyard: his former studio overlooked the Androscoggin River, which has the distinction of being an inspiration for the Clean Water Act of 1970.

“In 1970, a biologist did a water quality sampling in the lower stretches and he said it was biologically dead,” says Kolster. “Buildings near the river would turn black—it was a bad scene. Then Edmund Muskie, a senator from Maine who grew up along the banks of the Androscoggin, authored the Clean Water Act. Forty years later, here we are and we’ve got a river that has vestiges of its industrial history all over the place, but it also has bald eagles and fish in it. The transformation of the river was one that I couldn’t even get my mind around. Most of the people that live around here still think about the river as being utterly filthy, but I’m floating down it

and pulling these really beautiful fish out of it. I was intrigued by the idea of the reality of it.”

In a way, Kolster’s photographs comment on the necessity of preserving these rivers and the beauty of these bodies of water, which is what Rivers does as well.

“I want to bring the viewer into the image by using beauty as a tool,” she explains. “I want you to fall in love with these watersheds. I chose not to go in a more documentarian way because I feel like we’re so inundated by those images.

Unfortunately, the environmental conversation has become political, so people can turn off. The environment supports all of us and we should be coming at it together.

I wanted not to show the everyday norm with a documentarian or journalistic way of showing a landscape.”

“These rivers will never be restored to pre-Columbian purity. Even though there are people advocating for it, it’s not going to happen,” says Kolster. “I think that’s doing a disservice to reality. It’s an instance where we have something that is not pure nature or not purely ruined. It’s a vibrant, interesting, beautiful resource that is a combination of adulteration and loving care—it’s both. We’ve got to find new ways of seeing something that has changed to such an extent that we don’t necessarily have the language or an understanding of how to think about it.” CS

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Jepson Center exhibits two bodies of work about our watersheds

“Take Me to the River” is on view through Sept.

29. “Source to Sea” is on view through Nov. 3.

The Jepson Center is located at 207 W. York St. For more information, visit telfair.org.

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CULTURE VISUAL ARTS

QUESTIONS

WITH

Kelly Boehmer

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

ARTIST Kelly Boehmer’s work is bright and colorful, lapsing into eerie and grotesque at times.

She’s a Foundations professor at SCAD, where she integrates her background in performance art and painting into her teaching.

We spoke with Boehmer last week.

1.

You’re a multidisciplinary artist and got your start painting. How did you begin the work you do now?

It was just this bad struggle. It’s what I love—if I go into a museum, I go straight for the paintings always. But I would try to do these collages and they were very forced. When I was in grad school, they pushed me to try some different stuff to see what works. They said, “All of a sudden, you discovered color when you got your hands on fabric. You weren’t using all these murky, muddy, sad colors anymore—you found color.” So that was good. It was a helpful breakthrough!

It’s this funny full-circle thing. I started embroidering on drawings, and then it exploded off into full 3D pieces, and then I just wanted to go as 3D as possible. I’m making these massive 20-foot installation pieces, but then now I’m going back to the canvas and putting things on canvas.

2. You just had a piece in 300 and

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Under at Location Gallery, and that was pretty small. What’s it like to go small when you’re used to working big?

Some of that stuff has been the biggest challenge, trying to make small works.

How do you make a statement with something that tiny? How do you cut it?

I’ve been experimenting with that and the key is you have to have something a little silly and make it fun for yourself. Or, I’ll think of it as a bite-sized section of something bigger and that’ll help me wrap my head around it. Doing the smaller works is hard.

3. Tell me more about your style.

Somebody will walk up to it and say, “Ew!” Or say, “That’s hilarious!” I like when peo24 ple have that complicated reaction because

Boehmer’s style is at once cutesy and grotesque. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ARTIST.

if it’s about love or relationships or things like that, there are grosser aspects , sadder aspects—it’s all very complicated.

It’s funny because I’ll feel that way in the studio making it. I’ll have a weird reaction to the materials and now I’m kind of hooked on that. I can’t just go back to paint, I don’t think.

be like cats and bring me these dead things.

I’ll be like, “Okay, that’s great,” and use them. Or I’ll use eBay. I find lots of scrap stuff, and it’s mostly stuff people throw out.

That ends up being my favorite stuff.

I do rip apart my old sculptures to make new sculptures. The work’s not really ecofriendly, I wouldn’t call it that, but at least that one aspect of it is! It started out in How do you choose what items to grad school when I had to do it. I found out use in your work? the materials would take on more history and look more interesting, a little more I like to have really complicated stuff. I like processed. Also, it’s just harder. It’s actuto have something that’s really lush, like a ally more challenging to find out, how do I real fur texture, with something really vis- repurpose this rather than just start from ceral and gross. I like the same with cheap scratch? I thought it’d be easier, that it and expensive—something really chintzy would save me time, but no. matched with real fur.

I think it all just goes back to that thing Sometimes my students find out I work of, I had to change my medium and it with these weird, creepy things, and they’ll keeps you on your toes. You’re not just on

4.

autopilot. I think I’m always finding ways to do that.

5. What’s next for you?

I try to do lots of work and shows before school starts. I just got back from Athens and took down an show, and I was really lucky that I got to take down work and put up work for a new show at the same time, same trip. I set up a show called “Yellow.”

It’s a big group show at Athica. All the work is yellow, so I set up this big beehive tentacle piece I have, and it has this creepy queen bee in it.

Right now, I’m making a cactus garden out of fabric. I’m planning it to be a couple panels, one with this gross flayed creature arm and then the other will be a bug that’s molting. CS

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MICHAEL KOLSTER: TAKE ME TO THE RIVER — Michael Kolster: Take Me to the River is a solo exhibition of contemporary wet-plate ambrotypes from the artist’s Rivers series. Through Sep. 29. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

OPENINGS & RECEPTIONS ALUMNI EXHIBITION — Visit our gallery to see magnificent alumni-created originals in photography, ceramics, painting, digital design, mixed media, and much more. Free Aug. 19-Sep. 27. armstrongboxoffice@ georgiasouthern.edu. Fine Arts Gallery (Armstrong Campus), 11935 Abercorn St., Fine Arts Hall.

ENTANGLEMENTS: RECENT WORK BY SUZANNE JACKSON, SONYA YONG JAMES, PAM LONGOBARDI, JIHA MOON, SHARON NORWOOD, AND LIZ SARGENT — Entanglements features recent work by three Savannah-based and three Atlantabased artists whose formal and conceptual considerations are rooted in exploring complex social structures, relationships, and ecosystems. Working in a variety of media— painting, drawing, installation, and sculpture, including fibers and ceramics—each artist’s creative practice tracks, teases out, intuits, or otherwise systematizes observations about order and disorder, and perhaps all of the entanglements in between Aug. 15-Oct. 26. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.

I WON’T SHARE YOU CLOSING RECEPTION — This exhibition “I Won’t Share You,” has been on display from late winter, through spring and high summer, finishing now as we head into fall. A time when the we open up and push forward, we see it in all the natural world around us, the plants and the animals do this without any effort. The works included here by talents Kristen Thiele and Maggie Hayes, for me are about that same exact drive manifested in our human nature.

Thu., Aug. 15, 5 p.m. local11ten.com. Local 11 Ten, 1110 Bull St. IMAGINARY LIVES — The paintings in Imaginary Lives by Jon Witzky are populated by the ghosts of an unrealized past, they are besotted by a strange mystery, one deeply rooted in the imagined light of the deep south. These large works are both cinematic and abstract. A watery landscape fades into a void, patterns and drips coalesce into something recognizable. The familiar arises out of the unknown, narratives come together only to fall apart again. Aug. 15-24. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. MARCUS DUNN: OTHER YOUTH — A member of the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina, artist Marcus Dunn explores his Native American cultural heritage through historic representation of Native life. “Other Youth” presents the artist’s recent large-scale works that examine the oppression of Native Americans in boarding schools in the late 19th century. These schools aimed to assimilate Native American children into white society

ON::VIEW: PIECING STARLAND (QUEER) — Joseph Malson makes work that creates new possibilities of interpretation and experience through material decontextualization and re-assemblage. Through Sep. 7. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. PAINTED LANDSCAPES: ARCHITECTURE AND NATURE — Chris D’Antonio is an artist currently living and working in Philadelphia, PA. Phil Musen lives and works in Savannah, GA. Through Aug. 20. Starland Cafe, 11 East 41st St. Closing reception for ‘I Won’t Share You’ is this week at Local 11 Ten.

through the suppression and annihilation of their culture. In this series of works, Dunn reinterprets archival photos sourced from the Library of Congress, employing his signature style of loose, confident layers of translucent brushwork. Aug. 20-Nov. 3. scadmoa.org/.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

MARSH PERSPECTIVES: SAVANNAH AERIALS MEET & GREET — Chris Ryba, owner and drone operator at Savannah Aerials, has found his niche for photographing the low country from a higher perspective.

All featured artwork was captured via drone or aircraft of locations throughout the low country. Fri., Aug. 16, 6-8 p.m. El Coyote, 1 W. Victory.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS THE ARTIST AS MUSE — In “The Artist as Muse,” SCAD undergraduate and graduate students, alumni and other contemporary artists take on the timeless subject of the self-portrait. Through Oct. 5. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St,.

BERTA FISCHER — The SCAD Museum of Art presents an exhibition by Berlin-based artist Berta Fischer. Through Sep. 1. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

BLACKEST NIGHT: A SURVEY IN BLACKNESS — SCAD Museum of Art presents the first museum exhibition by New York-based artist Azikiwe Mohammed. Through Sep. 1. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

CAROL F. COHEN AND ANGELA BEASLEY — Angela Maggioni Beasley and Carol Fleischaker Cohen, two friends from childhood, have spent their lives following their

own artistic paths. Through Aug. 30. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. FOLKLORE — Folklore is a site-specific installation by Jessica Pope for the 2019 iteration of Telfair Museums’ annual Boxed In/ Break Out project. Through Oct. 27. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. JESSICA KNAPP — Cherrybox work is always cheek puckering, saccharine styled fluff. Through Aug. 30. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. LARA FAVARETTO: WORKS FROM THE RENNIE COLLECTION — “Lara Favaretto: Works from the Rennie Collection” is an eponymous exhibition that presents a selection of works by the artist. Through Dec. 22. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

LEATHER, LACE AND LUSTER — Throughout history, black clothing has come to symbolize everything from wealth to bereavement to teenage angst. Through Jan. 25, 2020. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

LIU JIAKUN: WEST VILLAGE — In his multidisciplinary work, Lia Jiakun contextualizes local building traditions, social needs and ever-changing ecological environments.

Through Jan. 12, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

MANIFESTATIONS OF PEACE AND JOY — Through Sep. 3. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. MARK WALLINGER — Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger is one of the most influential artists working today. Through Jan. 19, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST — This exhibition presents photographic portraits of artists, entertainers, and celebrities from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection.Through Nov. 24. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. THE RAINBOW CONNECTION: SCREENPRINTS BY LESLEY ANNE NUMBERS — Lesley Anne Numbers’ art practice developed in conjunction with becoming a mother and motherhood. Through Sep. 29. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. SOURCE TO SEA: ANSLEY WEST RIVERS — Through photography, West Rivers bears witness to the state of water now, as time is pertinent to understanding the effects of change. Through Nov. 3. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. STELLAVERDE — In her fibers work, Jennifer Moss explores the intersection of traditional textile patterns and unexpected materials. Through Sep. 22. Drive Thru Art Box, behind Green Truck Pub, 2430 Habersham St. SUZANNE JACKSON: FIVE DECADES — Telfair Museums proudly presents Suzanne Jackson: Five Decades, the first full-career survey and most comprehensive presentation to date for American artist Suzanne Jackson (American, b. 1944). A luminous career that spans over five decades, the retrospective will include her visual art practice as well as her connections to dance, theatre and costume design, poetry, and social activism. Jackson’s lyrical and playful dream landscapes and nonobjective paintings push against any definitions to categorize, and instead rightly define a unique perspective that evolves and sharpens over the course of one’s life pursuits. Through Oct. 13. telfair. org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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FOOD & DRINK EPICUROPEDIA

Shrimp and Grits Arancini at Cotton & Rye.

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Cotton & Rye’s smoked trout

BY LINDY MOODY

LOCALS love to enjoy the salty air with a cocktail in hand. So for a Savannah restaurant worth its salt to be successful here, a proper happy hour menu is a must. What better to go with a well-crafted adult beverage than a well-crafted adult snack?

Keeping only the interest of the locals 26 in mind, two restaurants have recently

introduced a new buzzworthy happy hour menu full of crafty cocktails and tasty snacks: Cotton & Rye and The Fat Radish.

I took the time last week (because I will truly do anything for our readers) to take each menu for a spin.

I left each establishment far from disappointed, and I ordered extra food to take home for another day.

The idea behind each menu is to give guests the opportunity to try a new menu item without having to fork out money for the entire dish. But the catch is that after tasting these delicious dishes, you then have a reason to shy away from the same entree you order every single time.

Executive Chef Andrew Oliva took the time to explain why Cotton & Rye implemented their new menu.

“The idea was, obviously, what can we get to the customer for a reasonable price and also for it to make sense. So, what made a lot of sense is to take a couple of ideas that were very well received and classic staples from the opening menu, in particular the chicken thighs and the shrimp and grits,” Oliva says.

The Smoked Trout Toast is a lightly smoked trout dip that is packed with dill and pickled shallot.

“The pickled cucumbers have that little bit of spice from the garlic and habanero in there. They are a little bit more approachable, and a little bit more briney, a little bit sweeter. And we add the pickle shallot which is just a nice sharp bite to go along with it to cut through the creaminess and

the smokiness on the trout itself,” says Chef Oliva.

“The empanada came about because we did a special happy hour with Ghost Coast Distillery one evening. They came in for a couple of hours and put together some special cocktails with their liquors and liqueurs, and we paired food with it. We had a mojo pork belly, which made it onto the happy hour menu. We kept the empanada on because of the reception of it. It is a real easy-to-eat hand food, very appreciable. We change out the filling and sauce every so often just to give people a different idea,” Chef Oliva says.

During my happy hour excursion, a mushroom duxelles filling was featured and wrapped in a handmade crust, by Chef Oliva, with at least a thousand layers of flaky buttery shell.

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FOR MY second stop, I hung out at the Lowcountry inspired bar of the brand-new The Fat Radish. Like Cotton & Rye, their happy hour snack menu also featured four perfectly portioned and well thought-out snacks.

Again, taking one of their classic menu items and making it more accessible for first time tasters, one of the bar snacks is a twist on their popular Chicken Schnitzel.

The Pastrami Brined Drums are soaked in the same salty and pepper brine as its sister main dish and then flash-fried until crisp.

They are served lacquered with a punchy yet sweet glaze, fresh rainbow carrots, and a creamy sauce to cool everything down.

Ever so generous, Executive Chef NichoChicken drums at Fat Radish. las Wilber only puts drums on the plate.

Cilantro, green chilies, garlic, and many When you sink your teeth into the other green spices are used to created the Shrimp And Grits Arancini, ooey, gooey shabazi spice that coats The Fat Radish’s Canewater grits fill your cheeks then your Shabazi Popcorn. This bar snack takes tongue will find just a hint of plump sweet plain old popcorn to the next level with a Georgia shrimp. The hint of bacon adds punch of fresh yet spicy ingredients. a touch of smokiness and the panko shell To cool down your palate, the Garden adds an ideal amount to texture.

Avocado Dip is a stellar option. Fatty The Fried Chicken Skins are a true clas- yet creamy fresh avocados are smashed sic. They are made using the same techtogether with vivacious vegetables and niques as Cotton & Rye’s famous fried bright fresh herbs. The herbs are the perchicken thighs and served with a side of fect accompaniment to cut through the house-made hot honey. richness of the buttery avocado.

Crunchy, salty, savory, spicy, and sweet, The Market Ceviche featured fresh tensouthern food has never been more balder and flaky grouper marinated in fresh anced. I challenge you to refrain from citrus juice. Chef Wilber is able to maineating them like a bag of freshly opened tain the delicate flavor of the fish while potato chips. balancing each addition to complete his As for washing it all down, go for their light and refreshing market fresh ceviche. featured happy hour cocktail. When I was To sop it all up, warm freshly fried tortilla there the Watermelon Mint Refresher was chips are served on the side. the special, a light and refreshing summer For the happy hour cocktails, you’ll find drink to balance out the meal. several $7 house mixed drinks like the Other drink specials include $3 beers, $4 Mini Vodka Martini and the Gin Smash. well liquors, $5 wines, a $6 martini, and $5 There are two featured wines for only $6 Fernet or Slane Whiskey. per glass, and local $4 beers like Service’s Rally Point Pilsner. CS

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OO Don’t let the headliners fool you. Despite the presence of powerhouse comediennes Melissa McCarthy and Tiffany Haddish, The Kitchen is no laughing matter.

Rather, it’s yet another crime drama that’s married to the mob, albeit with one key difference. Instead of a Tony Montana or a Tommy DeVito or one of the other wiseguys or goodfellas driving the story, this one’s all about the ladies.

Initially, Kathy Brennan (McCarthy), Ruby O’Carroll (Haddish) and Claire Walsh (Elisabeth Moss) are presented as the damsels in distress and under duress. Set in the late 1970s in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen district, the film reveals that the three women are married to mid-level Irish mobsters of varying temperaments.

Kathy is the luckiest of the trio, since Jimmy (Brian d’Arcy James) is a devoted husband and father. Ruby, meanwhile, is married to the hotheaded Kevin (James Badge Dale), who cares more for his influential mob mother (Margo Martindale) than his oft ignored wife.

And Claire is simply saddled with Rob (Jeremy Bobb), a lout who so enjoys beating his wife that he doesn’t even care that his pummeling once caused her to lose their unborn baby.

A robbery gone wrong leads to all three men being sent to prison, thus leaving their spouses with no financial support. Mob boss Little Jackie (Myk Watford) reneges on his promise to help them, forcing the women to take matters into their own hands.

Learning that Little Jackie and his crew have been taking protection money from local businesses without actually providing any protection, they decide to offer their services. Pay us, they declare, and we will protect you.

It’s a gamble that works, as Kathy, Ruby and Claire begin raking in the green even as Little Jackie sees red. But it’s not long before the turf war begins, leaving dead bodies littering the landscape.

Furthermore, there are as many

complications as corpses: The Italian mob boss across town (a wonderful Bill Camp) sees the potential in teaming up with these women; a mentally shaky hitman (an appropriately low-key turn by Domhnall Gleeson) reappears on the scene and becomes Claire’s lover; and early parole means that the hubbies will be returning home sooner than expected.

Based on a comic book series produced

by DC’s Vertigo label, The Kitchen certainly isn’t lacking for conflicts. What it’s missing, though, is any semblance of a moral center to hold it together.

Of course, that sounds like the last thing a mob movie generally needs, but in the cases of, say, 1931’s Little Caesar, 1990’s GoodFellas, or Scarface (either the 1932 or 1983 version), the pleasure comes in watching these amoral yet intriguing characters enjoy the good-bad life before ultimately learning that crime doesn’t pay.

In The Kitchen, writer-director Andrea Berloff clearly views her protagonists as heroines, in the process confusing murderous rage with feminist ideology.

Initially, there’s pleasure in watching these women who’ve been kept under heel their entire lives get the upper hand in a disgustingly patriarchal society. But, to quote everyone’s favorite uncle, with great power comes great responsibility, and we see none of that in The Kitchen.

Are we supposed to cheer when one of these women orders the execution of a virtuous cop? Are we supposed to applaud when one of them masterminds the slaying of an innocent Jewish jeweler? The film thinks so.

In one of the most odious sequences, one of the women allows the slaying of a family member — a mobster, yes, but one who’s more harmless than most and one whose greatest offense is that he lets his fragile male ego interfere with his familial love.

The reason for his murder isn’t, as initially posited, because he placed his children in a potentially dangerous situation (a sound reason). As our heroine explains, it’s because he’s a man and she’s tired of living in a man’s world. That’s an excellent

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reason to stage a strike; it’s a terrible one to approve a killing.

It also doesn’t help that The Kitchen comes on the heels of Steve McQueen’s Widows, which landed on my 10 Best list for 2018. Similar in that it also focuses on women who pick up the criminal reins when their men are removed from the equation, that one was blessed with an abundance of riches in terms of its character dynamics, its complexity of issues, and its unpredictability of plot. The Kitchen only offers those ingredients by the milligram, ultimately resulting in a recipe for disaster.

DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD

OOO When a movie hits the screen that’s been adapted from a television series, it makes Isabela Moner in Dora and the Lost City of Gold sense that a familiarity with the source FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: material is often required for maximum HOBBS & SHAW enjoyment. That’s not the case with Dora OOd and the Lost City of Gold, an ingratiating While an animated Calvin and Hobbes family feature with the capacity to please movie might seem like a better bet, a even adults with limited knowledge of the Hobbs and Shaw film at least would propopular Nickelodeon show.

James Bobin, who directed those vide a fair amount of mounting excitement delightful Muppet reboots earlier this surrounding the exploits of its own anidecade (2011’s The Muppets and 2014’s mated leads.

Muppets Most Wanted), here tackles a liveThat’s certainly what’s offered with Fast action offshoot of Dora the Explorer, the & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, a spinanimated series about a little Hispanic girl off of the popular vroom-vroom series that and her educational adventures. began all the way back in 2001.

The age of Dora has been raised for While the every-other-year schedule for this film, with the plucky heroine now a The Fast and the Furious franchise sugteenager and played by Isabela Moner. gested that the ninth installment would Having grown up in the South American reach us in 2019, that chapter in the main jungles alongside her explorer parents series has been given a breather while (Michael Pena and Eva Longoria), she’s this offshoot makes its presence known suddenly sent to California to attend instead. high school and, as she puts it, study the (That next picture is scheduled for “indigenous people” found in this learning release in 2020; given such numerically environment. playful titles as 2 Fast 2 Furious and The But the sudden disappearance of her Fate of the Furious, I maintain it should be folks as they search for the ancient Incan called So Nine, So Fine, So Furious.) city of Parapata inevitably leads to her and Guaranteed to gain more traction her classmates off on a quest to find them, than such forgettable spin-offs as Evan with a bumbling professor (a tiresome Almighty and Get Smart’s Bruce and Lloyd Eugeno Derbez) and Dora’s pet monkey Out of Control, Hobbs & Shaw centers on Boots also along for the bumpy ride. two popular characters who joined the What makes Dora and the Lost City of series long after it had commenced its Gold so appealing is the characterization lengthy run. of its heroine as a perpetually chipper, Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) joined never-say-die sort, with Moner irresistthe franchise with 2011’s Fast Five and ible in the part. There are also some witty immediately positioned himself as a references to the cartoon series, including co-lead alongside Vin Diesel’s Dominic one that seems inspired by The Wizard of Toretto and the late Paul Walker’s Brian Oz until it heads off in its own animated O’Conner. As for Deckard Shaw (Jason direction.

Statham), he began his stint with a tail-end Watching Dora navigate the high school cameo in 2013’s Fast & Furious 6 before halls is amusing, and it’s initially disapestablishing himself as the primary villain pointing when she’s snatched from this in 2015’s Furious 7. setting and sent back to the jungle. But any But because Statham is so gruffly lovable fears that the picture will turn into a pinteven when he’s killing off series stars (poor size Laura Croft rip-off are quickly alleviHan), the shift was made in 2017’s The ated thanks to the inventive situations Fate of the Furious to allow him to join the good guys. cooked up by the scripters.

Yet despite now being on the side of the angels, Shaw still maintains his testy relationship with Hobbs, which is naturally the driving force behind this new picture.

Working for an evil organization that operates from the shadows and has the power to distort media information, the genetically enhanced Brixton Lore (Idris Elba) attempts to steal a virus that will be used to destroy everyone deemed inferior. MI6 operative Hattie Shaw (Vanessa Kirby) manages to abscond with the virus before Brixton can nab it, but he retaliates by painting her as a rogue agent and framing her for the murder of her entire team.

It’s decided that Hobbs and Shaw are the two best people to find and arrest her, a decision complicated not only by the men’s hatred of each other but also by the fact that Hattie is Shaw’s sister. Because Hobbs and Shaw both know Hattie is innocent, the evil outfit employs “fake news” to also paint them as traitors, resulting in all three heroes going on the run.

Since Hobbs & Shaw has so much Fast & Furious DNA in its system, it’s expected that there will be plenty of vehicular action, though these sequences alternate between being rote and being ridiculous (yes, even by the generous standards of this series).

Far more engaging are the fisticuffs, even if they aren’t quite as extraordinary as the set-pieces featured in director David Leitch’s earlier picture, 2017’s underratedand-ripe-for-discovery Atomic Blonde.

Still, it’s the prickly interplay between Hobbs and Shaw that defines this picture, with Johnson and Statham clearly relishing every opportunity to flex their mouths as much as their muscles. Even when the movie unfortunately extends its stay by heading to Samoa to provide more familial drama (after all, what’s a Fast & Furious flick without constant yammering about “family”?), the banter between the two leads remains energetic and engaging.

OOO Quentin Tarantino is notorious for sprinkling pop-culture references in all of his films, whether they’re taking place in the Wild West or during World War II. With a movie that places “Hollywood” right there in the title, it’s guaranteed that the trivial pursuits will be working double overtime, with the auteur flooding every reel with shout-outs to the movies, television series, and stars of the selected era (chiefly the late 1960s).

As a wet dream for movie buffs, TV aficionados, and nostalgists of a certain age, Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood clearly can’t be beat. But when it comes to anything more substantial, the picture is on shakier ground. Tarantino has decided to marry a real story with a reel one, not exactly an uncommon practice in cinema.

At the center of the fictional one are former leading man Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime friend and stunt double, Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt).

Rick once enjoyed headlining a popular Western show (Bounty Law) but has since fallen on lean times, forced to appear as the guest-starring “heavy” in other actors’ hit series.

Career opportunities have similarly dried up for Cliff, who nevertheless remains content serving as Rick’s chauffeur, handyman, and all-around go-to guy. While Rick prepares to portray yet another villain on yet another Western series (Lancer), Cliff becomes (platonically) involved with Pussycat (Margaret Qualley), a hippie who’s actually part of a larger commune.

It’s here where fact and fiction dovetail, as Pussycat and her fellow dropouts are all followers of Charles Manson (Damon Herriman). And who should live right next door to Rick Dalton but actress Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) and new hubby Roman Polanski (Rafal Zawierucha)?

With the “Polish prick” (as Steve McQueen calls him) usually away on business, a pregnant Tate keeps herself occupied by hanging out with friends and watching herself in such efforts as the Dean Martin spy spoof The Wrecking Crew. Meanwhile, Manson’s followers eagerly await word from their master, who of course has murder and mayhem on his mind.

The majority of Tarantino’s movies are long, but few suffer from flab — that’s not always the case here, as some of the scenes involving Rick’s work on Western sets could easily have been trimmed. The brightest moments involving this character are the ones that find Tarantino cannily inserting him into existing properties.

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Happenings ACTIVISM & POLITICS

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

A gathering of Liberals for an informal discussion of politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, and the world around us. Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. third Thursday of every month. (912) 341-7427. livingliberally. org/drinking/chapters/GA/savannah.

Tondee’s Tavern, 7 E. Bay Street.

HOMELESSNESS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING: WORKSHOP Free Tue., Aug. 20, 1 p.m. Garden City Library, 104 Sunshine Ave. LWVCGA SUMMER HAPPY HOUR Come learn about the League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia, write your legislators, and find out more about activism and advocacy. Free Tue., Aug. 20, 6-7:30 p.m. lwvcga@gmail.com. lwvcga.org/ events. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

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

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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 FOR THE 2019 SAVANNAH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL OFFICIAL POSTER DESIGN CONTEST 30 From varied architectural styles to dramatic

Spanish moss, there is no shortage of visual inspiration in an iconic city like Savannah.

Help bring the historic stories of Savannah to life by joining in on the 2019 Savannah Food & Wine Festival’s search for this year’s signature poster design. The premier culinary and wine festival is opening the poster competition to any artist or student over 18 years of age, in any medium. Let’s see your work. For more information, email info@savannahfoodandwinefest.com.

Through Sep. 30.

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 NOMINATIONS FOR 2020 LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM Leadership Southeast Georgia, a leadership development program for professionals in a 10-county coastal region, is calling for nominations for the class of 2020.

The program fosters relationships among leaders in the region and offers professional development related to critical leadership skills and issues such as conflict resolution, self-awareness, communication and strategic thinking. For more information, visit http://www.lsega.com/home.html. ongoing.

GIRLS ON THE RUN COACH TRAINING A Girls on the Run Coach believes in the inherent power within every girl. A Coach wants to leave a lasting impact on the lives of girls and the community. Coaches do not have to be runners. Girls on the Run teams meet twice a week for 10-weeks, followed by the end-of-season Celebration 5K. Head Coaches are given a meticulouslyprepared curriculum box with lessons and materials. Everything they need to work with the girls is provided. Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m. gotrcoastalgeorgialowcountry.org/coach.

Sylvan Learning Center, 340 Eisenhower Drive #10.

SINGERS NEEDED (PAID ONGOING POSITIONS) : AUDITIONING NOW Singers: St. John’s Church in Savannah (Episcopal) has multiple openings for paid choral singers in the soprano, tenor, and bass-baritone sections. Rate is by call, competitive to the region and commensurate with skills and experience.

Rehearsals Wednesdays 7-9pm (SeptMay) and rehearsal/service Sundays 10- noon(approx), year round. Additional calls for Evensong rehearsals and services (Sept-May). Sight reading and/or excellent musicianship is needed; learning parts prior to rehearsal is required for staff singers. For audition times or questions, please contact sbranyon@stjohnssav.org or text 912-5724326. No prepared material is required to audition. Positions open until filled. ongoing.

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REGGAE RUM DAY FOR RANDY DAVIS Celebrate National Rum Day and Save Randy Davis. Ghost Coast is giving back a portion from every drink purchased to the Save Randy Davis fund. Enjoy live reggae music from Mystic Vibrations and specialty Ghost Coast Distillery Rum cocktails. Krazian food truck will be on-site from 5-8pm with Asian fusion favorites. Fri., Aug. 16, 5-8 p.m. facebook.com/events/918156965199888/. ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian 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.

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CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

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.

ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES WORKSHOPS Wednesday, August 14th – ADA Requirements for Fixed Route Bus Services Thursday, August 15th – ADA Requirements for Demand Responsive Services – (ADA Paratransit, Dial-A-Ride, Deviated Fixed Route, Human Services Transportation) These workshops will review all of the elements required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in providing fully accessible Bus and Demand Responsive Services (Paratransit, Dial-A-Ride, Deviated Fixed Route, etc.) to people with disabilities.

Designed for Public Transit professionals working for cities & transit agencies, their contractors and consultants; Managers, Planners, Trainers, Road Supervisors, Dispatchers and Bus Operators are recommended to attend. $245 per person; both sessions for $365 Wed., Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Thu., Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 626-379-8400. NavigatorMobility@ gmail.com.. navigatormobility.com/ workshops. CAT Central (Chatham Area Transit offices), 900 East Gwinnett 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 salsa and bachata series together! RSVP via 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.

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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.

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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. COCKTAIL CLASSES Congress Street Up hosts Cocktail Classes every Monday night at 6:30. Learn how to shake and stir like a pro. Learn all about the fancy tools we use and their fascinating history. Impress your friends and make your co-workers envious. $35.00 Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912.220.1249. kblack@historictours. com. facebook.com/pg/CongressStreetUp/ about/?ref=page_internal. Congress Street Up, 220 W. Congress St. CONTEMPORARY DANCE FUSION CLASS AT THE STUDIO IN THUNDERBOLT Join a classically trained dance teacher for a fun and challenging dance class. Focus

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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, ---.

CREDIT BUILDING FOR ENTREPRENEURS Is bad credit holding you back from starting or growing the business of your dreams?

SBAC and CCCS offer FREE credit building workshops to help individuals and small businesses rebuild or establish strong credit to reach their business goals. Come to one credit building workshop and ask how you can qualify for a secured credit card and $1000 loan Free Tue., Aug. 20, 12-1 p.m. 912-232-4700. sbac@sbacsav.com. sbacsav.com/. Small Business Assistance Center, 111 E Liberty Street.

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.

FREE BRIDGE LESSONS Free Bridge Lessons beginning August 19, 2019 from 7-9 pm. For more information call 912-238-4838. ongoing. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson 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.

HYPNOSIS AND GUIDED IMAGERY Hypnosis, Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, Eft, will create neural pathways in the brain Because our brains are neuroplastic it has a positive effect and helps you to recover from anxiety, stress, trauma, and PTSD, It’s great for weight loss and to stop smoking.

Kind and compassionate care. 25 years experience. Call 912-927-3432. Website:

The Original Star Wars Trilogy Marathon

It’s been 42 years since audiences were first introduced to the Force, Jedi, lightsabers, X-wings and the Death Star. Relive the most epic saga of the 20th century when Lucas Theatre for the Arts presents an all-day movie marathon of the original Star Wars trilogy on August 17. Join Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca for this special event! - 12 p.m. - Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope - 4 p.m. - Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back - 8 p.m. - Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi Tickets for each screening are $5 for SCAD Card holders, non-SCAD students and children under 15; $8 for military and seniors; and $10 for general admission. An all-day pass for three screenings is available.

SAT., AUG. 17, 12-10 P.M. 912-525-5050. LUCASTHEATRE.COM. LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS, 32 ABERCORN ST.

www. Savannahypnosis.com. Facebook: Alpha Institute. ongoing.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH CLASSES Enroll in intensive English classes for the fall semester with the English Language Program at Georgia Southern University (Statesboro). Part-time and full-time options are available. Classes in the mornings and afternoons. Orientation August 19. Classes are from August 21-December 6, 2019.

Tuition and fees: varies Mon., Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Tue., Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

912-478-5796. elp@georgiasouthern.edu. cah.georgiasouthern.edu/elp/. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro.

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. 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. 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 on East Wayne Street) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah. com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 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. SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL’S MARK SCHNAIBLE MASTER CLASS A formidable performer in his own right,

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his teaching has launched singers that perform around the world. Full of energy and technical expertise, Schnaible shows young singers the ins and outs of great singing as a part of the Savannah VOICE Festival. Free Thu., Aug. 15, 1-2 p.m. 855766-7372. info@savannahvoicefestival. org. savannahvoicefestival.org/festival/ master-class-mark-schnaible-voice/. Westin Savannah Harbor, 1 Resort Drive.

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. ongoing. Tybee Island, Tybee Island.

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.

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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, 32 basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting,

3rd Friday of the month at a local coffee shop. third Friday of every month, 8 a.m. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. 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.

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$20 THU., AUG. 15, 6 P.M. GHOSTCOASTDISTILLERY.COM. GHOST COAST DISTILLERY, 641 INDIAN ST. 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.

SOCIAL MEDIA BREAKFAST Social Media Breakfast Savannah (#SMBSAV) is a grassroots, nonprofit community of professionals in the greater Savannah area who meet every month to discuss social media and its application to business. Meetings are usually held on the

THE ARTS AT MESSIAH ~ JOSEPH PRAMBERGER MEMORIAL CONCERT David Fung, a Steinway Artist, was a winner in two of the “top five” international piano competitions -- the Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition in Brussels and the Arthur Rubinstein Piano International Masters Competition in Tel Aviv. In Tel Aviv, he was further distinguished by being awarded the Chamber Music and Mozart Prizes. This solo recital will feature works by Mozart, Mompou, Rachmaninov, Ravel, and Scarlatti. No admission charge.

Donations gladly accepted to help defray costs. Fri., Aug. 16, 7-8:15 p.m. 912-5981188. allenpr@comcast.net. messiahsi.org. messiahsk.com. Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 Westridge Road (The Landings).

BEE GEES NOW! Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for Saturday Night Fever – on a Friday night! Bee Gees Now! presents a dynamic interactive and thoroughly entertaining live tribute to the multi-platinum kings of disco. Bee Gees Now, a national premiere tribute band based in Florida, takes the audience on a masterful musical journey that encompasses the Brothers Gibb songbook of beautiful love ballads to the fever-inducing hits that made the Bee Gees a musical sensation. $25/$30 premium Fri., Aug. 16, 5 p.m. 9124724790. info@ tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater. showare.com/. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne.

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

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

SAVANNAH LIVE! 2-hour high-energy variety show featuring award- winning singers, dancers and band performing 60s, 70s and 80s pop music, rock and roll, Broadway, Motown, Stomp and comedy that’s fun for all ages! $39 adults, $19.50 child Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. savannahtheatre. com. savannahtheatre.com. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. TRIBUTE TO LEGENDARY SONGWRITERS It all starts with a song, and four Savannah

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songwriters will honor the legends that gave us some of our favorites. This exclusive concert follows last summer’s sold-out tribute of the same name and features the songs of Paul Simon, John Lennon, Carly Simon and Lyle Lovett. $15 Sat., Aug. 17, 8-10 p.m. 912-472-4790. info@ tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.org.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne.

of the triumph over slavery through faith, culminating in a historic meeting in which the aspirations of 4 million African-Americans became distilled in a single phrase: “40 acres and a mule.” You will visit six of Savannah’s most historic squares as you learn the truth about crucial events that took place in the city between 1733 and 1865 that shaped the life and times of Savannah for years to come.

CONFERENCES Private tours only. $40 ongoing. 912-659SIDC DIVERSITY SUMMIT 4383. rumpel@40acresandamule.org.

Step up your social understanding and make 40acresandamule.org. new friends while enjoying presentations ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC covering a range of diversity topics. The TRANSIT SERVICES WORKSHOPS purpose of the Diversity Summit is to Wed., Aug. 14, 9 a.m. CAT Central (Chatham highlight the diversity in our community Area Transit offices), 900 East Gwinnett and facilitate respect for one another Street. through understanding our differences.

AUGUST BIRTHPLACE GENERAL TOURS This empowers us all to build a stronger $15 Thu., Aug. 15, noon. community. Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m. Southwest juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. $15 Fri., Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Aug. 16, noon. juliettegordonlowbirthplace. org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 EVENTS East Oglethorpe Ave. 360° TOUR AUGUST GIRL SCOUT TROOP This 360° tour is scheduled around the full EXPERIENCE moon and gives our guests the opportunity $13 Thu., Aug. 15, 8:45 a.m. to watch the sunset in the East and then juliettegordonlowbirthplace. view the full moon rising out of the ocean org/. $13 Sat., Aug. 17, 8:45 a.m. on the West side of tower. $50 Thu., Aug. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.

15, 7:45-9:15 p.m. 912-786-5801. desiree@ org/. $13 Mon., Aug. 19, 8:45 a.m. tybeelighthouse.org. tybeelighthouse.org/. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. Juliette Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe 40 ACRES AND A MULE TOUR Ave. This is the story of Savannah and its BEE GEES NOW! significant role of promoting slavery Put on your dancing shoes and get ready CONTINUES ON P. 34 throughout the South and it’s the story

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1 Door piece 5 “Good Eats” host Brown 10 Geometric art style 14 Miscellany 15 Jordan heard in “Toy Story 4” 16 Island WNW of Molokai 17 Speedometer locations 19 Sandpaper grade 20 Song starter 21 Oktoberfest snack 23 Language suffix 24 2006 Nintendo debut 26 High-priced Japanese beef 29 Part of the French Revolution noted for guillotines 34 Brad’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” costar 35 New Zealander, informally 36 Workout unit 37 Corner office occupant 40 Pageant wear 42 Kiddo 43 Waze, for one 44 ___ Bizkit 45 Intelligence-gathering org.

47 Cheerleader’s equivalent to “jazz hands” 51 Willamette University locale 52 Positive vote 53 “Barry” network 56 Canadian beer orders

60 Word after trade or credit 62 Pro sports org. with teams whose names begin the four theme entries 64 Annual June celebration 66 Leave suddenly 67 Like almost all music 68 ___ noire (fearsome thing) 69 Overly ornate 70 “Thong Song” performer 71 Georgia used to be part of it

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ego 22 Two, to Tom Tykwer 25 Outfielder’s yell 27 Part of NYSE 28 Instinctive impulse 30 Golfer Ernie 31 Giraffe-like creature 32 Christmas tree type 33 Like some country songs 37 Les Claypool’s instrument 38 “___ Gangnam style ...”

39 Tells a secret 41 Global currency org.

42 Steamrolled stuff 44 Life partner?

46 No-___ (gnat) 48 “Are you kidding me?”

49 Where Microsoft trades 50 Polishes 54 Bertie ___ Every Flavour Beans (“Harry Potter” candy) 55 “___ Majesty’s Secret Service” 57 Units with nos.

58 “Star Trek” counselor Deanna 59 Sardine containers 61 Celebrity chef Matsuhisa, or his restaurant 62 Pelicans’ gp.

63 Kids’ card game for two 65 “Xanadu” group, initially

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for Saturday Night Fever – on a Friday night! Bee Gees Now! presents a dynamic interactive and thoroughly entertaining live tribute to the multi-platinum kings of disco. Bee Gees Now, a national premiere tribute band based in Florida, takes the audience on a masterful musical journey that encompasses the Brothers Gibb songbook of beautiful love ballads to the fever-inducing hits that made the Bee Gees a musical sensation. $25 Fri., Aug. 16, 8 p.m.

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

BUTLER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SOCK DRIVE Butler Presbyterian Church’s second annual sock drive is underway. If anyone would like to contribute to this venture, please drop off new socks any size or color to Butler Presbyterian Church @ 603 West Victory Drive- Savannah, Georgia. All items will be contributed to members of the homeless community via the various shelters. The drive officially ends at the end of September.

Through Sep. 30. Butler Presbyterian Church, 603 W. Victory Dr. DJ PRESS PLAY PRESENTS BRING YOUR OWN VINYL NIGHT DJ Press Play brings out his vinyl collection and invites people to do the same. Bring your records, grab a beer and listen to records with old friends or make some new ones. Each person that purchases a beer is entered to win a $50 Graveface gift certificate. Free second Wednesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. facebook.com/ events/1233540836783959/. Two Tides Brewing Company, 12 West 41st St. DRINKS AFTER WORK This group is for people that enjoy getting out mid-week, being social after work, and want to discover new places in the downtown Savannah area. Come have a cocktail, make new friends, and get over the hump. The group will meet on Wednesdays at various establishments throughout Downtown Savannah and nearby area. http://www.meetup.com/Drinksafter-work/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/960991837322187/ Wednesdays, 7 p.m. drinksafterworksavannah@gmail. com. meetup.com/Drinks-after-work/ events/227656080/. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. EAT & DRINK LOCAL - HAPPY HOUR Help Corleone’s Trattoria kick off their new weekly happy hour. Drink and eat local with 1/2 priced appetizers, $3 off all Ghost Coast Distillery cocktails, and $1 off Coastal Empire Beer Co. Tybee Blonde draft.

Mon., Aug. 19, 4-6 p.m. facebook.com/ events/637221046788477/. corleones.tv/.

Corleone’s Trattoria, 44 MLK Jr. Blvd.

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, Carey 34 Hilliard’s Abercorn across from Lowe’s.

GEORGIA BRIDAL SHOW $10 advance, $15 day of Sun., Aug. 18, 12:30 p.m. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. HEADSHOTS & HANDSHAKES Use your downtime to meet local business womxn and small business owners, while enjoying a specialty cocktail and snacks provided by TCU. $29.95 Fri., Aug. 16, 6 p.m. The Culturist Union and the women of Bluemercury invite you to a private networking event. Use your downtime to meet local womxn small business owners, while enjoying a specialty cocktail and lite bites provided by TCU. Local photographer Calvin Parker will be on-site to capture professional headshots to spruce up your Linkedin, update your resume or website.

Your purchase of merchandise from Bluemercury will come with a makeuprefresh before your personal headshot session. We look forward to seeing you on the 16th, visit TheCulturistUnion.com to join our networking membership and gain access to all of our events. 29.95 Fri., Aug. 16, 6-8 p.m. hello@theculturistunion.com. theculturistunion.com/events-initiatives.

Bluemercury, 110 W. Broughton St. 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.

IWORSHIP CAFE OPEN MIC NIGHT Its an evening of artistry designed to elevate you. Come out and here positive vibes from local spoken word performers, singers, and musicians. Performers can sign up in advanced or walk-in. Free third Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. theinheritancecenter@ gmail.com. ticsav.com/iworship-cafe. ticsav.com. The Inheritance Center, 42 W. Montgomery Crossroads.

LIVE MUSIC Live music featuring local Savannah Legends in an ever changing rotation. All musicians are inspired by the Prohibition Era with a Modern Twist! Enjoy it with a craft cocktail from the Best Bar Staff in Savannah. Thursdays, 9-11 p.m. Congress Street Up, 220 W. Congress St. THE LOCAL LOVE MARKETPLACE The Local Love Marketplace’s goal is to create a hub that encourages the circulation of the dollar in our community, fostering a sense of interdependence and economic growth. third Sunday of every month, 1 p.m. bullstreetlabs.com. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. MOMMY & ME DAY $35-$45 Sat., Aug. 17, 1 p.m. whitebluffpc@ bellsouth.net. White Bluff Presbyterian Church, 10710 White Bluff Rd. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP DINNER AND MEETING Membership meeting with dinner and speaker. Navy League supports our Sea Services and their families. You do not have to have been in any of the military

services to join. For further information contact Jeff Zureick at 912 450 0521 $22.00 third Tuesday of every month & 5:45-8:15 p.m. 912 450 0521. piwi@hargray.com. savannahnavyleague.us. Savannah Navy League, 17 lake heron ct west.

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. ON DEMO RUN Let’s face it... We’ve all wished we could go for our daily run in those new pair of shoes we’ve been checking out before buying them... Turns out, you can! We’re bringing in our Tech Rep from ON to give you the chance to hit the streets in a pair of ON running shoes! Free of charge! This demo will feature 5 ON shoes: Cloudwsift, Cloudflow, Cloudswift, Cloudflyer, and Cloudace! We will have snacks, drinks, and music! FREE! Tue., Aug. 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

9123553527. ace@fleetfeetsavannah.com. facebook.com/events/357001388274242/.

Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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

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

REGGAE NIGHT $10-$750 Fri., Aug. 16, 10 p.m. 201 Tapas Lounge, 201 James Blackburn Drive.

ROBERT LOUIS QUARTET $20 Sun., Aug. 18, 5 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park, Autograph Collection, 700 Drayton Street.

SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL’S MILNES AT THE MORRIS After over 650 performances at the Metropolitan Opera and holding the title of leading baritone around the stages of the world, Milnes has many stories to tell and performances to share.

This special “Masters in VOICE” class showcases the renowned artist in video presentation, stories and song at the historic Morris Center as a part of the Savannah VOICE Festival. A 90-minute Video Presentation and Discussion.

Free Tue., Aug. 20, 1-2:30 p.m. 855-7667372. info@savannahvoicefestival.org. savannahvoicefestival.org/festival/milnesat-the-morris/. charleshmorriscenter.com.

Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. 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.

SIDC DIVERSITY SUMMIT $10 Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m. Wingate by Wyndham Savannah Airport, 50 Sylvester C. Formey Drive.

ST. PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING All former students of St. Pius X High School are invited to attend this meeting.

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

TATEMVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION BANQUET The Tatemville Community Improvement Association, Inc. cordially invites you to attend our annual banquet. Sat., Aug. 17, 6 p.m. Tatemville Community Center, 333 Coleman Street.

TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER Free point based poker! Beginners welcome! Games at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm. 0.00 Thursdays, 6:30-11 p.m. 912988-1281. savannasocialmedia@gmail. com. facebook.com/201TapasLounge/.

201 Tapas Lounge, 201 James Blackburn Drive.

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. 6thsenseworld. com/.

UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY Unity in the Community is a nonprofit organization that promotes and hosts free, family-friendly culturally diverse events to give back to the community.

The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits.

Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every month. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St.

FESTIVALS

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Savannah VOICE Festival is unveiling an impressive lineup for their 2019 season.

The seventh annual festival will be in and around Savannah, offering music from opera, musical theatre and popular song. As a means of supporting their mission to build a sought-after Festival, SVF presents classical artists that not only shine in the operatic repertoire, but are able to display their versatility in many enchanting crossover happenings throughout the over 30 events. $25-75 Through Aug. 25. 855-766-7372. info@ VOICExperienceFoundation.org. savannahvoicefestival.org. Westin Savannah Harbor, 1 Resort Drive.

BROADWAY: “HEAVEN ON EARTH” The Savannah VOICE Festival celebrates great music from the stages of Broadway once again with the extraordinary voices of the Festival Artists. From heavenly tunes to earthly themes, this concert will span 50 years of great musical theatre. $35-45 Fri., Aug. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. 855766-7372. info@savannahvoicefestival. org. savannahvoicefestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. LEOPOLD’S 100TH BIRTHDAY BLOCK PARTY Celebrate 100 years of tasty memories with music by the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, games, face painting, dancing in the street, and an exposition by former Harlem Globetrotter Gator Rivers. Sat., Aug. 17, 11 a.m. leopoldsicecream.com/. Leopold’s Ice

Cream, 212 East Broughton St. MISSION: AUDITION After two weeks of perfecting their audition package, the audition track singers perform for a distinguished panel to learn just what will take them to the next level. Gain insight into the mind of the auditioner and the auditioned in this unique event $25-35 Thu., Aug. 15, 7-8 p.m. 855-7667372. info@savannahvoicefestival. org. savannahvoicefestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. RACHEL PORTMAN’S THE LITTLE PRINCE After being forced to land his plane in the Sahara Desert a pilot is awakened by the gentle but determined voice of a Little Prince with a strange history. The two become unlikely friends, and while experiencing lessons from the desert’s many creatures, together they discover what is essential in life. Working with the Milnes Studio Artists conducted by Michael Ching and directed by Chad Sonka, this collaboration with Chatham County schools allows young students to learn, conceptualize and present this great work as part of the Festival. $35-45 Sun., Aug. 18, 2-3:30 p.m.

855-766-7372. info@savannahvoicefestival. org. savannahvoicefestival.org. Yamacraw Performing Arts Center, 649 W. Jones St. SANTIAGO BALLERINI IN CONCERT Beloved VOICE alum and celebrated international tenor, Santiago Ballerini, is returning to the Festival to sing a special

benefit concert at the Morris Center. This shining light of the Festival sings an entirely new concert with beloved tenor arias, Latin music and some wonderful surprises. Beginning his American career in Savannah years ago with the Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs, Santiago Ballerini is now recognized in the Americas as one of the leading tenors in bel canto repertoire. Ballerini hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has sung in all major opera houses in South and North America. $43-53 Tue., Aug. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. 855766-7372. info@savannahvoicefestival. org. savannahvoicefestival.org. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St.

FITNESS

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

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

Call or see website for info. third Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. 912-350-3438. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. 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. EXERCISE CLASS Stretches, strengthening and general feel good moves. ongoing. 912-667-0487.

Functional Bodies, 821 E. 66th St. 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

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program. 1 hour long stroller based workout with kiddos. Moms- Pre and Post Natal, and kids of stroller age. Savannah Mall (M,W,F). Daffin Park (T,Th), Hull Park (Sat) ongoing. ashleyyoungblood@fit4mom.com. savannah.fit4mom.com. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. 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. getexcitedandmove.com. Anderson-Cohen Weightlifting Center, 7230 Varnedoe Drive.

GLUTE CAMP WITH KAYLA All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. 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 Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

Class sessions and intensive workshops scheduled throughout the year and held at CustomFit Center. Visit savannahkravmaga on facebook for more info. 912-224-2085. ongoing. 912-224-2085. facebook.com/ savannahkravmaga. customfitcenter.com.

CustomFit Center, 101-A West Park Ave. JIU JITSU/MMA CLASSES Classes everyday. Free woman’s class every Wednesday at 5:30. Other classes 6:30 to 8:30 for everyone else Monday thru Thursday. Kid classes 4:30 to 5:30 Monday thru Thursday. Visit constantexpansion.net for more information. ongoing. Constant Expansion, 302 W. Victory Dr., unit B. 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. PILATES CLASS Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC) offers, to church and non-church members alike, basic Mat Pilates classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:1510:15 a.m., for only $5.00-$6.25 per class, depending on the number of classes taken per month. Classes focus on improving core strength, posture, flexibility and muscle tone. Participants must be able to lie down and stand up from a floor mat.

Class instructor is Elena Bennett, a certified exercise instructor with 25 years of teaching

experience. For more information, visit: www.siumc.org/nurture or call 912-5988460. ongoing. siumc.org/. Skidaway United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway.

POWER YOGA This is an hour of stretching your mind and body to become one, and a reset in the middle of the work week. Come experience the endless possibilities as you take yourself to the next level with Mahogany. $10 Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. PRANA YOGA Prana Yoga is a practice that integrates breathing techniques and chakra sounds into the yoga. Come experience a deep sense of grounding, learn to be present, and develop your center, passion, strength, compassion, creativity, intuition, and light. $10 Mondays, 6:45-8 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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. 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. YES AND, DOWNWARD DOG Join us for a 40 minute practice that will be merging the benefits of yoga with the foundations of Improv for a wacky fun stretch time. Brianna Ahlmark will lead us through an upbeat and unpredictable dynamic flow so come ready to move and laugh. This class will be beginner and advanced friendly. The class is a fundraiser for Front Porch Improv’s permanent theater at 210 W. Victory Drive. $15-$20 suggested donation Thu., Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Revolution Yoga Studio, 204 West Victory Drive.

YOGA - $10 FLOW 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 in this dynamic flow. Practiced to light music in warm room. $10 Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mondays, 6-7 a.m. and Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. 9123568280. info@thehubsav.com. thehubsavannah.com. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham St. YOGA - $8 YIN YASA A slow-paced style of yoga with postures, or asanas, that are held for longer periods of time. A more meditative approach to yoga, its goals are awareness of inner silence, calming the mind, and bringing to light a universal, interconnecting quality. Practiced with relaxing music. $8 Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15 p.m. and Mondays, 7:15-8:15 p.m. 9123568280. info@thehubsav.com. thehubsavannah.com. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham 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 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, BARRE, PILATES MAT CLASSES Join our experienced and knowledgeable teachers for a variety of classes at Savannah Yoga Barre. No matter what your fitness/wellness goals or level, we have something for you. Open 7 days a week.

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your own skin. Visit our website for full class schedule or call for more info. $$ ongoing.

9122004809. info@SavannahYogaBarre. com. SavannahYogaBarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

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.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

How did sound technicians create the signature roar of the fictional monster Godzilla? They slathered pine-tar resin on a leather glove and stroked it against the strings of a double bass. How about the famous howl of the fictional character Tarzan? Sonic artists blended a hyena’s screech played backwards, a dog’s growl, a soprano singer’s fluttered intonation slowed down, and an actor’s yell. Karen O, lead singer of the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, periodically unleashes very long screams that may make the hair stand up on the back of her listeners’ necks. In accordance with astrological omens, I’d love to see you experiment with creating your own personal Yowl or Laugh or Whisper of Power in the coming weeks: a unique sound that would boost your wild confidence and help give you full access to your primal lust for life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

“If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough,” said Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, ex-President of Liberia. In accordance with astrological imperatives, I propose that we make that your watchword for the foreseeable future. From what I can tell, you’re due to upgrade your long-term goals. You have the courage and vision necessary to dare yourself toward an even more fulfilling destiny than you’ve been willing or ready to imagine up until now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

How did our ancestors ever figure out that the calendula flower can be used as healing medicine for irritated and inflamed skin? It must have been a very long process of trial and error. (Or did the plant somehow “communicate” to indigenous herbalists, informing them of its use?) In any case, this curative herb is only one of hundreds of plants that people somehow came to adjudge as having healing properties. “Miraculous” is not too strong a word to describe such discoveries. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Gemini, you now have the patience and perspicacity to engage in a comparable

process: to find useful resources through experiment and close observation—with a hardy assist from your intuition.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Today the city of Timbuktu in Mali is poor and in the throes of desertification.

But from the fourteenth to seventeenth centuries, it was one of the great cultural centers of the world. Its libraries filled up with thousands of influential books, which remained intact until fairly recently. In 2012, Al-Qaeda jihadists conceived a plan to destroy the vast trove of learning and scholarship. One man foiled them.

Abba al-Hadi, an illiterate guard who had worked at one of the libraries, smuggled out many of the books in empty rice sacks.

By the time the jihadists started burning, most of the treasure had been relocated. I don’t think the problem in your sphere is anywhere near as dire as this, Cancerian.

But I do hope you will be proactive about saving and preserving valuable resources before they’re at risk of being diluted, compromised, or neglected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Moray eels have two sets of jaws. The front set does their chewing. The second set, normally located behind the first, can be launched forward to snag prey they want to eat. In invoking this aggressive strategy to serve as a metaphor for you in the coming weeks, I want to suggest that you be very dynamic and enterprising as you go after what you want and need.

Don’t be rude and invasive, of course, but consider the possibility of being audacious and zealous.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

It’s relatively rare, but now and then people receive money or gifts from donors they don’t know. Relatives they’ve never met may bequeath them diamond tiaras or alpaca farms or bundles of cash. I don’t think that’s exactly what will occur for you in the coming weeks, but I do suspect that you’ll garner blessings or help from unexpected sources. To help ensure the best possible versions of these acts of grace, I suggest that you be as generous

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

FIRE & WINE IN THE COURTYARD Fire & Wine at Foxy Loxy Cafe features halfpriced bottles of wine, courtyard fire-pits, free marshmallows for roasting, and s’more kits. This weekly event is fun for family & friends alike! free 7-11 p.m.. foxyloxycafe. com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. BOOMBOX BRUNCH Brunch is served from 11 am – 3 pm. DJ Press Play Live vinyl DJ spinning classic soul, r’n’b, indie, rock, pop, and everything in between begins at noon. FREE 12-3 p.m.. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

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as possible in the kindness and attention you offer. Remember this verse from the Bible: “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”

So my advice is: don’t try to make people and processes ripen before they are ready.

But here’s a caveat: you might have modest success working to render them a bit more ready.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

“For though we often need to be restored to the small, concrete, limited, and certain, we as often need to be reminded of the large, vague, unlimited, unknown.”

Poet A. R. Ammons formulated that shiny burst of wisdom, and now I’m passing it on to you. As I think you know, you tend to have more skill at and a greater inclination toward the small, concrete, limited, and certain. That’s why, in my opinion, it’s rejuvenating for you to periodically exult in and explore what’s large, vague, unlimited, unknown. Now is one of those times.

Libra-born Ronald McNair was an African American who grew up in a racist town in South Carolina in the 1950s. The bigotry cramped his freedom, but he rebelled.

When he was nine years old, he refused to leave a segregated library, which prompted authorities to summon the police. Years later, McNair earned a PhD in Physics from MIT and became renowned for his research on laser physics. Eventually, NASA chose him to be an astronaut from a pool of 10,000 candidates. That library in South Carolina? It’s now named after him. I suspect that you, too, will soon receive some vindication, Libra: a reward or blessing or consecration that will reconfigure your past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 3-Nov. 21)

Scorpio author Zadie Smith wrote, “In the end, your past is not my past and your truth is not my truth and your solution—is not my solution.” I think it will be perfectly fine if sometime soon you speak those words to a person you care about. In delivering such a message, you won’t be angry or dismissive. Rather, you will be establishing good boundaries between you and your ally; you will be acknowledging the fact that the two of you are different people with different approaches to life.

And I bet that will ultimately make you closer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“Nothing fruitful ever comes when plants are forced to flower in the wrong season,” wrote author and activist Bette Lord.

That’s not entirely true. For example, skilled and meticulous gardeners can compel tulip and hyacinth bulbs to flower before they would naturally be able to.

But as a metaphor, Lord’s insight is largely accurate. And I think you’ll be wise to keep it in mind during the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“Look into my eyes. Kiss me, and you will see how important I am.” Poet Sylvia Plath wrote that, and now, in accordance with astrological omens, I’m authorizing you to say something similar to anyone who is interested in you but would benefit from gazing more deeply into your soul and entering into a more profound relationship with your mysteries. In other words, you have cosmic permission to be more forthcoming in showing people your beauty and value.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

In his *Anti-Memoirs*, author André Malraux quotes a tough-minded priest who served in the French Resistance during World War II. He spent his adult life hearing his parishioners’ confessions.

“The fundamental fact is that there’s no such thing as a grown-up person,” the priest declared. Even if that’s mostly true, Pisces, my sense is that it is less true about you right now than it has ever been. In the past months, you have been doing good work to become more of a fully realized version of yourself. I expect that the deepening and maturation process is reaching a culmination. Don’t underestimate your success! Celebrate it!

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ALL YOU CAN EAT LOW COUNTRY BOIL Join us EVERY 3rd Tuesday of the month for A.Y.C.E Low Country Boil for $30.00 per person ~ Buffet Style, Includes: Shrimp, Crab, Corn, Sausage, and Potatoes!! Reserve your table for your group - Contact us for more information! $30.00 third Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m.. 912-348-2739. sales@poolerbowl.com. facebook.com/ events/2167223853333175/. PoolerBowl. com. Premier Bowl & Bistro, 4 Towne Center Court.

BETHESDA FARM AND GARDENS STAND Featuring in season, organic (not certified) veggies, herbs and flowers. All proceeds go directly to funding tuition expenses for Bethesda Academy students. For specialty orders, contact Merrin at merrin.slocombe@ bethesdaacademy.org. merrin.slocombe@ bethesdaacademy.org. bethesdaacademy. org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. FARM TRUCK 912 The Farm Truck 912 is a mobile market program of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market that aims to improve healthy food access by bringing locally produced fruits and vegetables into Savannah’s neighborhoods.

Check the website for more info, including the location where the truck would be found in different days of the week. forsythfarmersmarket.com/farmtruck912/.

W.W. Law Gym, 909 E. Bolton St. FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights.

Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale.

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. SUNDAY SUPPER CLUB ecome part of a Savannah tradition. Join us at our festive community table with new friends and old to share in a night of food, libations and southern hospitality.

Each Sunday you will experience unique thoughtfully created dishes paired with meticulously selected wines to complement each delicious course. $55 for four-course meal and wine pairings paccisavannah.com.

Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar, 601 E Bay St. TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. Artisans are also featured each week. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. Located on beautiful Tybee Island, GA at 30 Meddin Drive.

We are right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. Visit the website for more info. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com. Tybee Island, Tybee Island.

WEEKLY CASK & FOOD PAIRING Each Wednesday, we create a special cask and pair it with a complimentary dish. Follow us on Facebook for more information! moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St.

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BEE THERAPY HUT SESSIONS Experience the sounds, smells, and vibrations of one of North America’s first ever honeybee therapy houses. Separated by a screen from the four beehives underneath 38 the seating, you will become an extension

of the hive. Participants have expressed feelings of deep relaxation and enhanced meditation. 30 min. $30; 60 min. $50 (local discounts) Sundays, 12-6 p.m. 912-6290908. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior offers blood pressure screenings on every Monday from 10 AM to Noon in the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts on 836 E. 65th Street. No appointment is necessary; the screenings are free and open to the public.

For more information, call (912) 352-4405. ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. CODE BLUE FILM SCREENING - ONE NIGHT ONLY! $10 Sat., Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of the LowCountry, 110 Malphrus Road.

FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Are you gradually feeling more alone as friends and family don’t seem to get what you are going through as the unpaid caregiver of a loved one with dementia, serious illness or disability? Our drop-in and non-disease specific Caregiver Support Group meets twice a month to provide a safe place to connect with others who truly understand. Second Tuesday of each month from 10 – 11 a.m. and/or the fourth Monday of each month from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive off Chatham Parkway.

912.629.1331. ongoing. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive.

FREE RESTORATIVE YOGA FOR CAREGIVERS Are you the unpaid caregiver for a loved one with dementia, serious illness or disability?

Schedule some relaxation time just for you! Our free restorative yoga and deep relaxation classes use bolsters and blankets to support the body and quiet the mind.

Dress comfortably and join us at the Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive off Chatham Parkway. 912.629.1331. ongoing. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive.

HIGH VIBE/ LOW COST YOGA WITH MELISSA DELYNN Join this accessible, all-levels class for meditative movement, breath and meditation! Ample free parking, beauty facility and no-fuss yoga. Expect a little sweat, philosophy and possibly enlightenment! $15 Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. 706-614-4715. mdelynn@gmail.com.

WELMONT, 1930 Montgomery Street.

NATIVE AMERICAN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Georgia’s only Native American Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. Meets every Thursday at 2 pm at 517 East Broad Street, Savannah.

Court papers will be signed. Open to all.

You do not have to be Native American to attend Free ongoing, 2-3 p.m. 912-712-3314.

Islandmedicinewoman@gmail.com. East Broad Native American Group, 517 East Broad Street.

SIPS AND SUCCULENTS $20 Thu., Aug. 15, 6 p.m. ghostcoastdistillery.com. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St.

KID’S HAPPENINGS

CHILDREN & TWEEN/TEEN PAINTED HEIRLOOM PORTRAITS These heirloom painted portraits are Renaissance in style with rich tones and neutral expressions, yet at the same time they invoke a modern touch. They showcase the beauty of your child and will give you an absolutely timeless heirloom that your child can one day display in their home and hand down to their children as well. ongoing. 912-266-6100. candy@ candacehiresphotography.com. Candace Hires Photography, 1508 Newcastle St. LEOPOLD’S ICE CREAM 100 YEAR BIRTHDAY BLOCK PARTY The Birthday Cake ice cream has been filled with rainbow sprinkles, the face painters have their brushes in hand and the Kids’ Zone is stocked with free fun.

That can only mean one thing … Birthday Block Party time at Leopold’s Ice Cream!

Come help us celebrate 100 YEARS of Tasty Memories! Join us for music, games, dancing in the street! In recognition of 100 years of Leopold’s Ice Cream, and to thank Savannah and our surrounding communities for their long and loyal support, Leopold’s will offer $1 single scoops all day. FREE Sat., Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 912-234-4442. info@leopoldsicecream.com. facebook. com/events/2331209103639329/. leopoldsicecream.com/. Leopold’s Ice Cream, 212 East Broughton St. LITTLE DRIPPERS AND BIG SIPPERS A Jackson Pollock-inspired action painting for children led by Cynthia Knott. Children will be provided a turkey baster and a bucket with a paint color and then will be instructed to paint on the rolled-out canvas in the yard. Once the paintings are dry, they will be cut according to where each kid was standing and hung up in the gallery that evening with a silent auction of the paintings and an open bar. Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m. cedarhousegallerysav.com. Cedar House Gallery, 122 E. 36th St.

LGBT

FIRST CITY NETWORK Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985) is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm.

Mondays. 912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork. org.

GAY AA MEETING True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing.

SAVANNAH PRIDE, INC. Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBTQI community in the South.

Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. PO Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414. 501c non-

profit. ongoing. info@savannahpride.com. savannahpride.com.

LITERARY EVENTS

BOOK SIGNING W/ ADAM MESSER Adam Messer is an author, journalist and radio host. What the Night taught me is Messer’s first poetry book. In addition to writing poetry, he is also hosting a Word Beat Poetry hour on his radio show, where he features poets. Fri., Aug. 16, 1 p.m.

LET’S ROAM SAVANNAH SCAVENGER HUNT Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Savannah? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Savannah like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Savannah discovering different destinations along the way, Historic Savannah Adventure has it all! Through Dec. 31, 2020, 1 a.m.-11:45 p.m. 833-2027626. support@letsroam.com. letsroam. com/scavenger_hunt/historic_savannah_ scavenger_hunt?utm_source=partner&utm_ medium=mwrtvxmr. LetsRoam!, 10 East Oglethorpe Avenue.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

DOLPHIN PROJECT Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment.

Age/grade appropriate programs and handouts. See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org.

GARDENING SESSION Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public third Saturday of every month, 9:30 a.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. WALK ON THE WILD SIDE A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am-4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.

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

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