Connect Savannah October 16, 2019

OCT 16-22, 2019 NEWS, AR TS & ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

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Liquid Ginger at B&D Congress FRI 10.18

Free show with Liquid Ginger in the beer garden!

Don’t miss out!

7pm-10pm B&D Burgers 209 West Congress St, Savannah 912-339-8187

Dance: Jack the Ripper

Film: The Reincarnation of Peter Proud

This strange tale is of a college professor who is haunted by strange, recurring dreams. Presented by the Psychotronic Film Society.

8 p.m.

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

Thomas Bollyky will explore why the news about the global decline of infectious diseases is not all good. Presented

by Savannah Council on World Affairs.

7:30 p.m.

Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway.

FRIDAY 10.18 17 South Haunted Forest

Do you dare to enter the 17 South Haunted Forest? Presented in association with the Richmond Hill High School Drama Club.

Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.

17 South, 5899 N Coastal Hwy. $20 912-417-5377. info@17SouthHauntedForest. com.

The DeSoto Street Market SAT 10.19

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Alison Krauss began playing fiddle at the age of five.

7:30 p.m.

Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. savannahcivic.com

Lecture: Plagues and the Paradox of Progress: Why the World is Getting Healthier in Worrisome Ways

Join Savannah Ballet Theatre as they explore the Whitechapel area of London in the fall of 1888. Everyone knows the story of Jack, but what about his victims? Savannah Ballet Theatre’s professional dancers will take you on a journey through the lives of the women deemed ‘the canonical five’. Both performances of this world premiere will feature a meet and greet after the show.

7:30 p.m.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe St. $25

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THURSDAY 10.17

FRI/SAT 10.18/19

Join on Saturday, October 19th for the fall DeSoto Street Market. There will be a mix of new and repeat local vendors, including the Humane Society who will be bringing some pups with them that are up for adoption! DJ Press Play will be spinning tunes in the morning, followed by live music in the afternoon. A kids coloring and a face-painting station will be set up in Sip Shop Make with a sidewalk chalk area out on the street, and Two Tides Brewing Company will be serving beer through the brewery doors facing DeSoto. Like always, this event is family and fur-baby friendly.

10am-6pm 2418-2420 Desotor Ave, Savannah www.desotostreetmarket.com.

WEDNESDAY 10.16

Book Signing w/ J.A. Bishop

Allison Krauss WED 10.16

Born in Champaign, Illinois, Alison Krauss grew up listening to everything from folk to opera to pop and rock music, but quickly fell in love with bluegrass -when she began playing fiddle at the age of five.

7:30 p.m.

Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. savannahcivic.com

J.A. Bishop is the author of “Her Colored Scars,” a poetry book.

4 p.m.

E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St. Free

Dance: Jack the Ripper

Join Savannah Ballet Theatre as they explore the Whitechapel area of London in the fall of 1888.

Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets. $25

From Drowning to Dysentery: A Deadly Look at Fort Pulaski

Fort Pulaski might not have its own

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ghost story, but the island has certainly witnessed its fair share of the macabre.

Fri. & Sat. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Fort Pulaski, US Highway 80 E. $18 nps.gov/fortpulaski

The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival

A weekend of mouth-watering seafood, live entertainment, and more. Headliners are The Marshall Tucker Band with David Lee Murphy and Crawford & Power.

-20 J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill. $8 advance, $10 door

Halloween Hike

Take a walk with your Trick or Treaters down the forest trail.

Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. $10 adults, $5 children, cash only

Lulu The Giant

Lulu the Giant is a sterling Savannah sound. Joined by the Stardust Pixxies.

8 p.m.

Victory North, 2603 Whitaker Street. $21

Masquerade in the Mansion

Don your masks for a momentous night of revelry in the beautiful, historic Telfair Academy for its 200th anniversary.

8 p.m.

Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. See website for details 912-790-8807.

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

Soft Launch with Aaron Belz and Ariel Felton

Celebrate the hard launch of Soft Launch, the newest collection of electric poetry by Aaron Belz.

7 p.m.

The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St.

Theatre: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the classic novella. Presented by the Tybee Arts Association.

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

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne.

Theatre: The Realistic Joneses

Unvarnished Theatre Company puts on their first production.

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

The Hen House, 744 E. 39th.

Wicked South Haunted Corn Maze

Celebrate Halloween excitement, this year completely outside mixed within the darkness of a corn field.

Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.

Madrac Farms, 580 Ralph Rahn Road. $15 912-596-7639. wickedsouthproductions.com

Yellow Fever in Savannah 1820

The Museum will present a dramatic recreation of early 19th century life when yellow fever ravaged the city.

Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.

Davenport House, 324 East State St. $16 advance, $19 at door davenporthousemuseum.org

SATURDAY 10.19 Andrea Gibson

Lord of the Butterflies is a masterful showcase from the renowned poet.

9 p.m.

Victory North, 2603 Whitaker Street. $16

Book Signing w/ Chris Berinato

Chris Berinato is the author of “Secret Savannah: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.”

3 p.m.

E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St. Free

Contra Dance

Join in the fun of contra and squares and a couple of waltzes.

7:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 W 31st St. $9 or $6 students and members 9128266504. facebook.com/savfolkmusic

Fall Festival

Peruse local handmade goods, tie-dye your own Bee Cause t-shirt, and more.

10 a.m.

Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. kristin@savannahbee.com

Fall Oyster Roast and Low Country Boil Fundraiser Benefits 100 Black Men of Savannah.

3:30 p.m.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. $45/person

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

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Front Porch Improv with Nameless Numberhead

Expect a high energy night filled with social satire, original music and absurdity.

8:30 p.m.

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

Global Warming

[CTRL]Alt hosts a music, art and fashion show festival, all with local talent.

3 p.m.

The Stables, 7 Rathborne Dr, Savannah, GA 31415. $10

Islands Farmers’ Market

Islands Farmers Market offers local food vendors with fresh and local produce.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Islands Farmers’ Market, 401 Quarterman Dr. Free islandsfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Celebrate life at this walk with a mission to end breast cancer, celebrating Survivors & Caregivers.

9:30 a.m.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. No charge, but must register.

912-355-1378. lauren.mcgrath@cancer.org.

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Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, 10 Ocean Science Circle.

Free 9123-598-2325. mike.sullivan@skio.uga. edu. skio.uga.edu

The Theo and Brenna Band

This sibling duo is known for their engaging harmonies, warm instrumentation and heartfelt songwriting.

8 p.m.

Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 East Hwy. 80. $23

SUNDAY 10.20 An Afternoon with Chemistry

Celebrate National Chemistry Week and learn about the importance of chemistry in everyday life.

1:30 p.m.

Morrell Park, River Street.

Free

Book Signing w/ Terri Watts

Terri Watts is the author of “Bitter Root II,” a Christian novel.

1 p.m.

E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St. Free

Don Braden Quartet

Savannah Jazz welcomes jazz saxophonist and flutist, Don Braden.

5 p.m.

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

An improv comedy show in the style of MPH Market October Makers “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” NAH WIND SY ON AN V Shop Savannah 8 p.m.

Y makers and artists.

A S noon The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. $10 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol

Pink Talking Fish

Pink Talking Fish takes the music from three of the world’s most beloved bands-Pink Floyd, Phish, and the Talking Heads.

8 p.m.

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. $20 advance, $25 doors

Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour

This comedy show on wheels will roast nearly 300 years of Savannah in a 90minute ride.

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

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

Skidaway Marine Science Day

A day of activities and tours focused on the ocean, the coast and the environment.

11 a.m.

Theatre: Mame

The special worship services will combine sermons and liturgy with the themes and music from Broadway shows.

11:15 a.m.

Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St.

MONDAY 10.21 Tybee Island Farmers Market

Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, and more.

4 p.m.

30 Meddin Drive, 30 Meddin Drive. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

TUESDAY 10.22 Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey

A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. fourth Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

Does anyone really want to be mayor?

BY JIM MOREKIS

jim@connectsavannah.com

EARLY VOTING is now underway throughout Chatham County. And just like that — the election is upon us.

This year, we vote in municipal elections. If you live in any of the cities and towns in Chatham County — Savannah, Tybee Island, Pooler, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Bloomingdale, Thunderbolt, Vernonburg — you can vote for that city or town’s offices.

If you live in unincorporated Chatham County, there is still something important to vote for or against: Another round of the one-percent SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax).

Municipal elections are the real lifeblood of democracy, and the closest thing in 2019 to a more or less pure form of it.

Whether it’s the ancient Greeks and their individualistic form of direct democ-

election, with DeLoach garnering the vast bulk of the voter support from the candidates who didn’t make the runoff.

Four years later, other than in a couple of down-ballot alderman races, there seems to be significantly less interest in this City of Savannah election.

Like, nearly crickets compared to 2015.

I’m far from the only one to make this observation. Many others are wondering, where’s the sense of urgency? Not just from voters, but from the candidates themselves.

Incumbent Mayor Eddie DeLoach is confidently defending his record, and not backing down from criticism. But frankly, he just doesn’t seem all that enthused about another four years holding the gavel.

Those who know him will tell you that’s just his laidback, unassuming style. But there’s an old political phrase about “having fire in the belly.” And I’m just not sensing a whole lot of it from DeLoach.

Two districts, the Fourth and the Fifth, are already decided, with Nick Palumbo and Estella Shabazz running unopposed, respectively. And if we’re being honest, the First District is almost as much of a foregone conclusion for Bernetta Lanier.

So that means half of the district seats will see either no or very little competition.

Even Savannah’s answer to Donald Trump, Tony Thomas, seems to be in a fairly low-key race to defend his Sixth District seat against challenger Kurtis Purtee, who for his part has refused to get down in the mud with Thomas.

If you’re looking for 2015-style fireworks, that would be in the Third District race between incumbent John Hall and Linda Wilder-Bryan, and the Alderman at Large race between incumbent Carol Bell and Kesha Gibson-Carter.

Both of these races will likely be close, and also worth closely watching for the clear Status Quo vs. Reform divide involved in both.

This time four years ago, we were in the middle of an extraordinarily contentious Savannah City election, bitterly fought from the Mayor’s office on down to all the Council seats.

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I’d say the same thing about Van Johnson, DeLoach’s main challenger. Johnson has been prepping a run for mayor for years, potentially ever since being first elected to Council 16 years ago.

You’d think if ever he had a moment, this would be it. But even Johnson seems a bit tentative in his campaigning, thorough as it might be.

Again, those who know him might tell you it’s not his style to be hysterical. Anyone who’s watched Johnson at work in City Council meetings or interacted with him on Facebook knows he is very measured and rational in his public statements.

But where’s the fire? I don’t see much spark from either of the top two contenders.

The other two mayoral contenders, Regina Thomas and Louis Wilson, have run for mayor previously and are largely running on the same platforms as before.

Those who remember the rancor and bitter vitriol of 2015 might say all this calmness, bordering on stoic resignation, is a good thing, or at least preferable to the alternative.

But I have to ask the question: Does anyone really want this job?

Down ballot, things don’t get much more electrifying.

But what about the issues, you ask? Isn’t that what matters?

Certainly. Issues matter the most.

But in this case most everyone is aware of the one overarching challenge facing Savannah government: The City now spends more money than it takes in.

In order to solve or even attempt to solve any of the other issues facing Savannah — crime, poverty, transportation, balancing tourism vs. quality of life, to name a few — the budget first has to be balanced, and able to handle the expenses.

As incumbent Second District Alderman Bill Durrence said at a recent Council meeting: “The council that sits around this table in January is going to have some real hard decisions moving forward in the four years they’re going to be facing.”

Some of these hard decisions will be so hard, in fact, that they could easily threaten the political future, and legacy, of anyone involved in making them.

A potential tax hike is just one of many potentially very unpopular moves that might arise.

Maybe that’s one reason why that ol’ fire in the belly is so hard to come by this election season.

Would you want the job? CS

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racy, or the old New England town hall system, the smaller the universe of voters, the more likely you are to have your voice truly heard from the grassroots.

This time four years ago, we were in the middle of an extraordinarily contentious Savannah City election, bitterly fought from the Mayor’s office on down to all the Council seats.

First and foremost, there was great public concern over crime. (If you said that those of us in the local media were partially responsible for contributing to the overheated atmosphere... you might not be entirely wrong.)

There was concern that the administration of then-Mayor Edna Jackson wasn’t up to the task of coping with the huge spike in homicides over the preceding year.

There were various other challenges, from dissatisfaction with then-City Manager Stephanie Cutter, to the inexplicable $3 million Fairgrounds purchase (where nothing’s been done four years later), to the Keystone Kops-style mismanagement of the now-defunct police merger of Savannah and Chatham County.

In an almost unheard-of development, voter turnout for the runoff between Jackson and challenger Eddie DeLoach was actually higher than in the general

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NEWS & OPINION FREE SPEECH

Savannah’s LGBT community needs action, not words

BY DUSTY CHURCH IT’S 5:45AM and I can hear the coffee maker bubbling. Somehow even the sound of caffeine wakes me up.

Like any morning, I roll over to check dozens of emails and messages that have come in overnight. Updated rental order, invitation to a luncheon, cancelled calendar appointment… I work my way through my various email accounts and social media pages before getting to my personal Facebook.

Some kid who wants to be honest but is afraid of how the world will treat them.

Some kid who, even on an LGBTQ Facebook page, has just had confirmed that they’re different and the world won’t be kind to them for it.

This week our entire community is reminded of our place in this world.

The Supreme Court has taken up three cases which all pose the same question: Can a person be fired for being gay or transgender?

In 29 states, including Georgia, my existence is, in fact, cause for termination. My existence is also reasonable cause to deny housing, or to refuse service, including medical care.

population, is conspicuously absent. Current City ordinance provides protections in hiring and employment of City employees, but it ends there.

Recently, we started asking why Savannah is so far behind. For context, Washington D.C. passed employment protections for queer people that extended into the private sector in 1973.

Entire states have banned discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity for decades.

It seemed at first glance like this must be an oversight. Yet, as we wade further into City politics, we discovered that, by cowardice or apathy, our City government prefers to lean on excuses to avoid action.

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I’m at an age and position in life to recognize these judges aren’t ruling on my humanity, they’re adjudicating their own. But for many in our community, that fact is of no consolation.

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“If I ever see you, I’m knocking your ass out. Fuck you faggot!”

The message comes from a portly, bearded man somewhere in Georgia I haven’t heard of. I delete and move on.

These notes are common enough at this point to garner little more than an eye roll from me. I do some interview in the paper or appear on TV advocating for the rights of LGBTQ people, and a few misguided souls always track me down.

It’s the bargain I signed up for, so I’ve learned to ignore the glares in the grocery store or the occasional message encouraging self-fornication.

I finish my coffee and am on my way to the gym when a new notification pops up on my phone. “What do you perverts have to be proud about?”

This one isn’t directed at me. It’s a post comment on a Savannah Pride event ad we’re running on Facebook. But unlike the earlier message, this one has me anxious.

I’m driving, so there’s nothing I can do until I am stopped. It’s almost 10 minutes until I get to the gym, and the only thing I can think about during that time is the word “pervert” and some kid who is hurting and reading those words as they get ready for school.

I’m at an age and position in life to recognize these judges aren’t ruling on my humanity, they’re adjudicating their own.

But for many in our community, that fact is of no consolation.

They’re homeless and struggling for a chance to survive. They’re selling the one thing they have to offer because the world has told them they don’t deserve anything else.

They’re kids afraid their school will kick them out and their family will follow. They’re employees who avoid standing out because with advancement comes questions.

They’re visitors calling hotels to make sure they’ll be welcome on the most important day of their lives.

Whether SCOTUS agrees or not, they’re people who deserve the same basic human dignity guaranteed by law to anyone else regardless of their innate differences.

While much of the country waits for a SCOTUS decision on employment this spring, many cities have already acted to provide non-discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment, and public accommodations.

In Georgia, this includes Atlanta, Chamblee, Clarkson, Doraville and Dunwoody. Savannah, a city with a large queer

We’ve heard that there may be federal laws that would prevent such action (there are none). They claim not to regulate housing, employment, or public accommodations (tell that to any business or property owner).

We’ve been told that they’d love to help, but it might just be impossible. For the first 33 years of my life, getting married was impossible too. Our community is not intimidated by “impossible.”

We need to be clear on this. Silence is complicity. One cannot oppose discrimination and yet seek to maintain access to impose it. We don’t need to wait for politicians at the State Capitol or in D.C. to act. We don’t need to dream of a day when SCOTUS finds their humanity and grants us ours.

We can take action here and now on our own as Savannahians, and when our City officials throw their hands up as though they are helpless, they make fools of us all.

This month we celebrate 20 years of Pride in Savannah, and more than ever we need allies to fight along side us. We need Savannah to make clear that the bigotry of an ignorant world has no place here. And we need action to protect the most vulnerable in our community.

No more waiting. No more excuses. The time to act is now. CS

NEWS & OPINION SPECIAL REPORT

Georgia Southern under fire for diversity crisis

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ON OCT. 9, author Jennine Capó Crucet came to Georgia Southern’s Statesboro campus to read from her new book, “Make Your Home Among Strangers.”

The award-winning novel, which Georgia Southern selected for its First Year Excellence reading, is a collection of essays about Crucet’s experience as a Hispanic woman in America.

The essay she read dealt with white privilege, which struck a nerve with some attendees.

According to Crucet’s statement she shared via Twitter, “[A] white student questioned whether I had the authority to address issues of race and white privilege on campus. Her hostile reaction to my work closely mirrored the exchange that I recount in the essay itself. It was very surreal and strange.”

The discussion became heated as students began shouting at each other. After the event, as reported by the school newspaper the George-Anne, a video of Georgia Southern students burning a copy of Crucet’s book began to circulate on Twitter, as well as students ripping pages from her book.

There was also a rumor that students showed up at Crucet’s hotel, which has since been debunked, but led her to be moved to different lodging. Crucet canceled her appearance in Savannah the next day, and the incident has since gone viral.

This is shocking, but indicative of a cultural problem at Georgia Southern made evident in a damning report concluded over the summer by Dr. Damon A. Williams and his staff at the Center for Strategic Diversity Leadership and Social Innovation.

Connect was provided a copy of this report when it was released on Aug. 28.

Georgia Southern hired Williams in the fall of 2018 after another viral incident, widely referred to as the “triggerish” incident. A black student received a text from a potential future roommate that used a racial slur in describing her to a third roommate, and the incident was picked up by various news outlets.

At this point, Georgia Southern had already been in hot water for the largely unsuccessful merger with Armstrong State University, which took effect Jan. 2018.

So, Georgia Southern asked Williams to assess its diversity and leadership across all three campuses (Liberty is the third).

Williams used several forms of data collection, including a survey and opening listening sessions, to get feedback from all three campuses, including students, faculty, and staff across all demographics.

What Williams and his team found was definitive proof to the whisperings of discontent at the university. Participants at all three campuses reported low marks in the areas of satisfaction, feeling valued, and an institutional commitment to diversity.

In fact, 46% of all respondents felt like they belonged on campus. On the Armstrong campus, only 36% of respondents felt a sense of value and belonging, and 55% felt satisfaction with the campus climate.

At Statesboro, those statistics were respectively 49% and 67%; Liberty campus reported, respectively, 84% and 80%.

The report reads, “We believe GSU’s overall low scores in general campus climate, in belonging and valued and in institutional commitment are in part indicative of the pain, confusion and lack of understanding that resulted with the consolidation of the three institutions into one Georgia Southern University infrastructure.”

In this way, the report gave validity to the feeling of loss of campus culture Armstrong experienced after the transition.

Also troubling in the report, and essential to understanding the magnitude of the Crucet incident, is the discovery that white participants reported higher value and institutional commitment than Black participants.

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“We believe GSU’s overall low scores in general campus climate, in belonging and valued and in institutional commitment are in part indicative of the pain, confusion and lack of understanding that resulted with the consolidation of the three institutions into one Georgia Southern University infrastructure.” — Center for Strategic Diversity Leadership and Social Innovation study

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respondents (55%), Black respondents (48%), and non-identified respondents (45%).

The “triggerish” incident was frequently brought up in listening sessions, as well as a faculty member using a racial slur in class and a “watermelon ceremony” that was not explained in the report.

Importantly, the report also cited an issue of diversity backlash at only the Statesboro campus. In the open comment section of the survey, respondents pushed back against diversity and inclusion.

“Serious comments included calling for ‘the building of walls,’ comparing ‘diversity and inclusion to a mental disorder,’ and calling for a stop to any conversations—for ‘racial and gender equality to be stamped from existence,’” reads the report.

In other words, Statesboro is a less progressive campus than Armstrong, which creates tension between those campuses.

This incident with Crucet is exactly what Williams refers to in the report as a diversity flashpoint, which they define as “a potentially explosive interpersonal situation between community members that arises out of identity differences and the conflict that can emerge as a result.”

At the town hall, Williams emphasized that, moving forward, Georgia Southern needs to focus on their major goals in terms of diversity and inclusivity.

“What I did see was there were three institutions that were all on different pathways to trying to figure out not just this question of inclusive excellence, but trying to figure out what it means to be Georgia Southern right now,” explains Williams.

“Trying to understand what stays, what goes away, what am I a part of now?”

Williams presented several recommendations to Georgia Southern leadership, namely creating a new strategic framework and prioritizing institutional

diversity. However, he acknowledges that those are ultimately just suggestions.

“Obviously, I’m not the president, nor the provost, nor a cabinet-level officer,so there’s limits to how many of these questions I can totally respond to,” says Williams.

“You need to articulate what is going to be your strategic diversity leadership framework, meaning, what is the big picture goals of where you want to go?”

The Crucet incident, then, is a litmus test of sorts for how Georgia Southern would respond to its first flashpoint after the report.

At the end of the day on Oct. 11, Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero released a statement that many felt was too lenient.

“From what we have been able to determine, the night’s events were another example of freedom of expression and a continuing debate of differing ideas, which are tenets of our ongoing efforts to align with our values and initiatives encompassing exclusive excellence,” writes Marrero in the statement.

“Specific to the reported events of that evening, while it’s within the students’ First Amendment rights, book burning does not align with Georgia Southern’s values nor does it encourage the civil discourse and debate of ideas.”

Historically, book burning has represented censorship and unwillingness to hear the ideas presented in the book.

While the students were within their right to disagree with the ideas Crucet presented, it’s a dangerous precedent for the university not to condemn such an aggressive form of censorship. CS

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Voting machines and the paper trail THE GOOD AND EVIL of politics can be traced forensically through the money

the Handel position changes in favor of the use of these unstable machines. Why the change?

Could campaign contributions have caused this? VoterGA.org believes it is directly connected to donations by friends and family members of Lewis Massey’s lobbying group.

The corrupt history of the electronic voting machines is one that deserves a close inspection. trail. If cash is used the path vaporizes before it can be found, but with written records the audit potential is obvious.

Sadly, when you have an electorate that refuses to diligently watch the political wheels that turn before them, honesty and virtue are left by the wayside. It is then that money and power take over.

The corrupt history of the electronic voting machines is one that deserves a close inspection. It is a tale of using money for influence, turning former politicians and bureaucrats into advocates for a failed technology, and convincing everyone that electronic voting machines are a safe, reliable way to conduct modern elections despite the growing evidence against it.

The leaders in this fight for transparency have been the Georgia Constitution Party under Ricardo Davis, and Garland Favorito from VoterGA.Org. Their hard work and research led to the recent Federal Court decision that the current voting systems used in Georgia are not secure, unconstitutional, and should be dismissed immediately.

Judge Amy Totenberg in the North GA Court ruled that electronic machines can be compromised, and she based that ruling on the compelling plaintiffs’ arguments and the testimony of experts like Princeton Computer Scientist Andrew Appel.

Totenberg concluded there is no way to absolutely verify results that are generated by a machine compared to the gold standard of votes written to paper which are 100% verifiable.

The voting fiasco of the Bush-Gore 2000 election with hanging chads and frustration with Optical Scan Recorders (OSR) led to the discussion about moving toward an electronic voting machine system which many believed would be more efficient and secure.

A great deal of time and effort was spent on the sanctity of the vote and verifiability. Oddly, the only real problem with OSR technology was you had to occasionally

vote.

The point is if a recount was done on an electronic voting machine in that race, the recount would have had no change in the count. When people voted on paper, their vote counted.

On April 18, 2001, the GA Governor, Roy Barnes, signed into law Act 166, and it included the provision that: “Such voting systems shall be required to have an independent audit trail for each vote cast.”

This was almost universally interpreted to mean it would have a paper backup because it is a physical way of observing the true intent of the vote.

Something went off course in 2002 when the Secretary of State, Cathy Cox, entered into an agreement with Diebold for a 54 million dollar contract to buy their electronic voting machines which did not comply with Act 166.

The machines didn’t have a verifiable paper trail. The lobbying company for Diebold was headed by Lewis Massey and Bruce Bowers (Massey Bowers LLC).

Massey just happened to be Cathy Cox’s supervisor as the former Secretary of State. Was there a conflict of interest?

There must be something in the Fulton County water because every Secretary of State seems to change their position on electronic voting machines when they become part of the bureaucratic system.

In 2006, Karen Handel wrote a white paper on these early electronic machines with very strong positions. She proposed: a) The electronic voting machines currently used in Georgia’s elections are already obsolete. b) Voters should have the ability to review their ballot… c) Procedures must be established for audits of elections to verify that the electronic vote totals are accurate. d) The paper audit trail should be the determining factor in discrepancies in the vote and should be the ballot of record.

In 2009, in the heat of a political race,

In a moment of irony, Handel lost a 6th District Congressional race in 2018 on electronic machines and demanded a recount. Those stubborn machines spit out the same result every time. The paper absentee ballots were rock solid.

This was a solid Newt Gingrich district, and she lost to a gun control advocate. Was there hacking involved? Who knows? There was no audit trail.

There is much more to be discussed about the electronic voting machines. The

new machines we are spending millions on are no better than the last ones.

The reassuring article by Cathy Cox published recently in newspapers around the state is suspect. She created a report in 2001 entitled, “The 2000 Election: A Wake Up Call for Change and Reform.” This “white paper salvo” played a major role in where we are today.

Your right to vote is being tampered with by people who bow down to money, power and other idols of their choosing. You hold the sword of truth and possess a power given to you by the founders of this country.

“We the people” is a force to be reckoned with, but you must be willing to enact it. Regardless of the political party you support, America’s future depends upon it. CS Jeff Rayno is a recovering politician and now the President of Stop Taxing Our People. You can hear an interview with Garland Favorito with VoterGa.Org on the podcast “The State of Chatham” on Spotify, I Heart Radio, Spreaker, Castbox and more.

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In Chatham County there was a recount in the 2003 race between John McMasters and Gordon Varnadoe which resulted in a difference of one vote. Someone placed their mark outside the bubble on the OSR paper ballot which nullified that particular

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SAVANNAH IS a town full of mystery.

Despite how long you’ve lived here, there’s always something new to discover.

Luckily for us, Chris Berinato shares some of our town’s hidden stories in “Secret Savannah: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure,” published by Reedy Press and available for purchase now.

The book takes readers through the Coastal Empire, sharing some littleknown facts that even the most seasoned Savannahian might not know.

Berinato kicks off a local book tour of sorts with a reading Oct. 19 at E Shaver, Booksellers. We caught up with him last week.

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I jumped at the chance for two reasons.

One, it was an opportunity for work, to do some writing. But the idea of it, that I’ve lived in Savannah for 20 years but have kind of taken it for granted, thinking I knew everything about it, but when I was honest with myself, I realized there’s a lot I’ve heard of but haven’t seen, and probably a lot of stuff I haven’t heard of. I need to investigate and revisit this city as a tourist again.

Over half the book is stuff that I’ve heard of but never actually checked out. Everyone goes to Bonaventure, but there’s Lauren Grove Cemetery too.

One of the stories I found interesting was that Joe Namath tried to turn the Kehoe House into a nightclub. I just recently found out he used to live here.

That’s something I’ve heard from tour guides over the years. Even the website for the Kehoe House says Joe Namath owned the building. As far as the story, I don’t think they put out there that he wanted to make it a disco. That’s more of just local lore. But knowing that Joe Namath owned a nightclub in New York called Bachelors III, it did not strike me as unrealistic at all.

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It was designed by a couple famous architects; I guess they were slumming when they made it. They’re basically building a shed that no one is ever going to see.

What’s another thing in the book you found interesting?

I couldn’t believe I’d never heard of the Black Holocaust Memorial. An artist named Jimmy “Double Dutch” Kimble built these papier-mache structures outside his house on Anderson and East Broad. He built something called the Black Holocaust Memorial that’s a depiction of a chained-up slave and the women around him, and he built it to teach the local atrisk kids that he knew in his neighborhood what slavery was really like, as opposed to stuff they might be learning in school. I had no idea it was there.

How long did this book take you to write?

I think I had, from the moment they hit me up to write it to when I finally signed the contract and started work, about nine months of thinking about it. Then, as a writer, actually working on it for about four months. Once the gears got going, it was a lot of fun. A lot of it got done over the summer, so I had my son with me and we’d drive out to places and take pictures.

The thing about this book is, even though it’s Secret Savannah, I included a lot of places that are about a day trip away— St. Simon’s, Jekyll Island. The reason I did that was because this book is not just meant for tourists. It’s meant for locals to rediscover the city. Locals hear about these things outside the city limits but close by, and I don’t think they’re going to do a “Secret Jekyll Island.” I included that stuff because it’s a catch-all of the Lowcountry and the Coastal Empire.

One of the fun things about working on this book is it reminded me that this is an extension of something I did right out of high school. My friends and I took a road trip from north Virginia to Minnesota to see the biggest ball of twine made by one man in the country. I think we were inspired by a Weird Al song. Along the way, we hit other weird spots, like the Spam Museum or Robot World or the Circus Museum. That kind of interest in weird attractions carried over. CS

Book Signing @ E Shaver Booksellers, Oct. 19, 3 p.m.

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The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University Will honor the late MR. DAVID SAI LEE, and wife JING DAI; business entrepreneurs, the Chinatown Market and DR. STEVEN R. SMITH, retired SSU professor

October 29th at 6:00PM SSU’s Confucius Institute’s 5th Anniversary Celebration Chinese Opera, Kennedy Fine Arts auditorium.

DAVID AND JANE LEE David and Jane Lee, from Shanghai and Hong Kong, respectively, came to Savannah decades ago as a young couple, to make a new life for themselves. David’s family started a take-out restaurant, Peking House, on Abercorn, and soon became popular recognized for its authentic Chinese food with specialty spices. In 1996 David and Jane bought up the old McCorkle’s bakery and started shipping in the genuine goods from China, New York and San Francisco. Due to the store popularity the business grew quickly and David built his own place on the corner of Price and Henry Streets. The China market stands as the only “China-Town Market” in Savannah

DR. STEVEN SMITH Dr. Steven Smith, retired SSU professor, was instrumental in fostering the first significant China relations with Savannah State University, opening up faculty and student exchanges in 1984 through Northeast Normal University and Peking University.

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CNT makes fentanyl, meth, coke busts

During the early morning hours of Friday, September 27, 2019, the ChathamSavannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) Clandestine Response team and the Savannah Police Department’s SWAT team executed a search warrant in the 4500 block of Ogeechee Road.

The search warrant resulted in the seizure of various forms of controlled substances to include a large amount of fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), cocaine, and other substances that are currently unidentified. Also seized was more than $800 and six firearms.

Four of the firearms returned stolen.

CNT arrested 43-year-old Dale Bowers, 40-year-old Wendy Helmey, 41-year-old Berlin Thornton, all of Savannah. Bowers was charged with multiple felony charges to include Trafficking Fentanyl, Trafficking Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of

a Felony. Helmey and Thornton were both charged with multiple drug-related charges to include Possession of a Controlled Substance (Crack Cocaine). All three remain in the Chatham County Detention Center.

Additional charges and arrests are expected.

CNT’s investigation began in early August after receiving information heroin suspected to be laced with fentanyl was being sold from the residence. Undercover CNT agents began to make narcotic purchases from the residence and identified the persons involved.

On the morning of the search warrant, CNT’s Clandestine Response team searched the location to ensure agents would not be exposed to a clandestine threat. In a separate investigation and later that same day, CNT executed a search of a hotel room at the Deluxe Inn located at 3680 Ogeechee Road.

Agents seized a variety of controlled substances to include heroin, powdered cocaine, and crack cocaine. Agents also seized items consistent with the distribution of controlled substances, two firearms, one of which returned stolen. CNT arrested 37-year-old Luther Ward III of Savannah. Ward was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

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Officers made contact with Walker in the area of Gwinnet and Montgomery streets, and he was successfully apprehended.

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and is currently being held at the Chatham County Detention Center. Additional charges are expected.

Homicide suspects arrested

Savannah Police’s Violent Crimes Task Force (VCTF) and the U.S. Marshal’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force (SERFTF) worked together to make an arrest in an August 29 homicide.

At approximately 9:15 p.m., SPD officers responded to the 400 block of W. Bryan Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Travis Eady, 32, suffering from gunshot wounds. Eady was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Throughout the course of the investigation, detectives identified Jaudan Walker,

The Savannah Police Department is beginning a Pre-Arrest Diversion Program that will give officers the option to divert offenders with low-level misdemeanors to an alternative program that would not result in jail time or an arrest record.

The program is the result of a 2017 grant the city received through the National League of Cities that required the creation of a program to reduce the number of firsttime offenders entering the justice system.

The program is intended for low-level misdemeanor offenses that result from an error in judgement, uncontrolled emotions or a mistake. Examples include disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, underage possession of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction by fleeing, giving false information or affray. The diversion program will only be available for non-violent crimes or non-traffic violations. CS

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NEWS & OPINION NEWS OF THE WEIRD Jennifer Colyne Hall, 48, of Toney, Alabama, was distraught when she called the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office dispatch on Oct. 2, so officers were sent to call on her. Public information officer Steven Young told The News Courier the officers first approached Hall’s landlord, who told them she had been “acting strangely” and hinted she might be on drugs. When the officers spoke to Hall, she produced a clear bag from a baby wipes container and told them, “I want this dope tested” because she feared the methamphetamines in the bag had possibly been tainted with another drug. Asked if she had consumed the drugs, Hall said she had, but couldn’t remember when. She was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and was held at the Limestone County Jail.

Inexplicable

A front-door camera in McDowell County, North Carolina, twice captured a bold loiterer on the home’s porch: a naked man. Sheriff’s officers arrested Denny Lynn Dover, 45, in early October after identifying him by his distinctive tattoos, The McDowell News reported. Dover had visited the home in April and again on Oct. 3, when he attempted to break in. He was charged with first-degree burglary and

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Unintended Consequences

• An unidentified 89-year-old woman who has had previous trouble with trespassers on her remote property outside Piru, California, was hospitalized on Oct. 5 after her attempt to shoo away a group of nine people went wrong. After spotting the interlopers, she warned them away and fired two rounds from her rifle into a hillside to “emphasize her point,” Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Eric Buschow told the Los Angeles Times. As the group retreated, the woman pursued them in her pickup truck to be sure they were leaving and pointed her gun at them. One man tried to talk with her, but she couldn’t hear him, so he opened the door of her truck and grabbed the gun barrel. “In the process,” Buschow said, “she fell out of the truck (and) unbeknownst to (the man), the truck was still in gear, so the rear wheel drove over her leg, continued to roll and went off a cliff.” She was airlifted to a hospital with injuries to her ankle, and neither party wanted to press charges, so no arrests were made.\

• An unidentified man in Phoenix became angry at his upstairs neighbors for making too much noise on Oct. 6. He first tried banging on their door around 11:20 p.m., but then returned to his apartment and fired several shots into his ceiling -one of which apparently ricocheted and hit him in the face, according to the Arizona Republic. Although no one else was injured, the shooter was taken to the hospital in extremely critical condition.

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An apparent dispute over pigeons at Pershing Field in Jersey City, New Jersey, has resulted in Charles Lowy, 69, facing eight years in prison for reckless manslaughter, according to The Jersey Journal. In April 2018, Lowy stabbed former schoolteacher Anthony Bello, 77, to death after they argued about Lowy’s habit of feeding pigeons in the park. Lowy’s attorney called Bello the “mayor of the block” and said he was the aggressor in the altercation, and that Lowy had stabbed him in self-defense.

Hudson County Superior Court Judge Sheila Venable sentenced Lowy on Oct. 4; he must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence.

Springfield, MO, authorities have come up with a clever campaign to curb pet waste downtown, AP reported. Piles of dog poop are being tagged with recycled paper flags sporting messages such as: “Is this your turd? ‘Cuz that’s absurd,” and “This is a nudge to pick up the fudge.” The city noted it spends $7,500 a year to pick up 25 pounds of waste per week from downtown parks and parking lots.

Open your wallet: If you have enough scratch, you can buy a customized pair of Nike Air Max 97s dubbed “Jesus Shoes” from a Brooklyn, New York, company called MSCHF. Introduced online Oct. 8, the shoes have 60ccs of holy water from the Jordan River injected into the soles “so you can literally walk on water,” noted Cosmopolitan, a crucifix in the laces, red insoles harkening to Vatican traditions, and a Matthew 14:25 inscription. They are also scented with frankincense and sport a godly white and light blue colorway. The Jesus Shoes originally sold for $1,425, but are now fetching anywhere from $2,000 to upwards of $11,000. CS

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presented by A.U.R.A. Fest, the production team responsible for the beloved rock and metal festival of the same name.

The show, taking place on Fri., Oct. 18, is one of several on the books so far as part of a collaboration between A.U.R.A. Fest and the Bean.

Both bands on the bill don’t play very regularly these days, which makes this particular night all the more special. The Ramages are a unique outfit in that they exist entirely on stage—no recordings have ever been released from the quartet.

The show will be particularly significant for Last Call, a young punk and thrash band on their way up whose roots were planted at Savannah Arts Academy.

“Last Call originally started as me, Kyle [Dietz, drummer], and Caleb [Walzak, vocalist],” guitarist Daniel Lucovich tells Connect. Their current bassist, John Upchurch, was discovered by bandmates at a bowling alley—in true punk fashion. They began as a straight-ahead hardcore punk band, but have recently been shifting towards more thrash influences.

“We all like hardcore, and it’s really fun to play. Now, though, we’re going back more to our thrash roots and mixing it with hardore. It’s more of a Suicidal Tendencies kind of vibe,” Lucovich says.

Lucovich and Dietz initially started playing together a few years ago, working for “maybe 10 hours a day” on a daily basis. The project was intended briefly as a more metal-leaning band conceptually, and Walzak was asked to join to provide clean vocals. They quickly realized, however, that punk rock was where his vocals shined.

“One day, he came in, and he started doing vocals. We were like, ‘Oh my god. You’re really good.’ We had no idea he had so much talent,” he says.

Aside from the Sentient Bean show, Last Call is currently working on a few recording projects that include studio versions of older songs in the hardcore vein, as well as an entirely new project that Lucovich feels stylistically similar to bands like Knocked Loose.

“It’s weird, but it’s really, really cool.

And Caleb’s vocals have evolved to the point where he can really do anything,” he says.

“We’re wanting to get a lot more technical with our songs. We definitely want to evolve our sound.” CS

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Rachael Shaner, Jacob Evans, and Daniel Malone promise a special Lulu The Giant show at Victory North.

Lulu The Giant headlines Victory North Local trio plots special show with guests and surprises

LULU THE GIANT is a long-running local trio known for their blues, jazz, and soul-infused songs led by bassist, singer, and songwriter Rachael Shaner. They’ve garnered critical acclaim for their unique sound and eclectic shows, with local gigs becoming more and more rare due to the demands of the road.

If you’re looking for a chance to see the band right here at home, look no further than Savannah’s newest venue, Victory North. There promises to be special guests and surprises planned, as well as an opening set (and post-show fire dancing in the courtyard) from Stardust Pixxies.

Ahead of the show on Fri., Oct. 18, we spoke to Shaner about what fans can expect and what’s next for the group.

You say that this is the first local headlining show at Victory North.

Yes, it is!

How did that happen?

We begged them, and gave them gold, silver, and our first-born children [laughs].

We approached them and said, “We need local bands to be showcased in a space that’s not necessarily a bar.” It’d be a shame if there still wasn’t a place for local bands, even with this new venue. They were really open to it.

It’s so great that they’re supporting locals, especially considering all the touring shows that have come through so far. Are you planning a special set?

Absolutely. And what I’m super excited about is that the Stardust Pixxies are opening the show with a new collaboration

pleasure of writing, and then the privilege of bringing it to the band and saying, “How do you feel about this?”

Jacob, our guitar player, is great because he’ll either have the same idea as Daniel or he’ll do the complete opposite of whatever Daniel says and it turns out to be perfect [laughs].

What’s the new album like?

Yeah, and that’s definitely taken a few years to culminate and come by. There’s still the initial, primal defensiveness. But thankfully, at the end of the day it’s like, “Alright, we’ve got to do this and we’re going to make this happen. It’s going to be great, but it’s just not great right now.”

I’d say we’re kind of going back to our first album. The first album wasn’t really released on any major platforms because it was more like a heart work, you know? But the sound of it was really deep in a groove.

Someone described it as “walking through the forest alone, as dusk is settling. You think someone might be behind you, but it’s still a comfort to be there.”

That really got me. There’s an ominous comfort in the bass for sure, so that’s always been a focal point in the sound that we want.

How does the writing process for y’all?

I generally write everything lyrically, but the music generally starts with me on upright bass. I bring the band this concept, and that uses starts with our drummer Daniel because we keep it pretty percussive. He’ll say, “That’s shit, so cut that.” [laughs].

The song kind of grows a bit, and from there it’s a very general experimentation.

We’ll have a theory and test it. The only thing that always clicks is the lyrics and what I want to convey in a song. How to convey it is all on the table. So I get the

That’s the hardest part of navigating the band dynamic—trying to find the chemistry between people that allows you to be honest about ideas and the way things are going. When you have that, everything else is easy.

Is there anything else you wanted to add about the Victory North show?

I’m honestly just so stoked to play this venue. Big Frieda is the week after us and I’m just like, “What are we doing on this stage?” [laughs]. I’m thankful for the venue to be hosting us. I’m stoked. I just hope people come out and support.

It’s easy to support a big band coming through, but to support a local show is important so that we can get more local bands in this space.

And we can prove that Savannah may be small, but she’s mighty. CS

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performance art piece, which we plan on releasing in the fall of 2020. It’s almost Fantasia-esque in the kind of collaboration it is. We’ve got some really fun people joining us. Wayne Wilson is an incredible singer—he’s just ridiculous. I don’t know how else to explain it [laughs].

We’re going to have a trombonist joining us as well, who’s actually a Marine trombonist. Anders Thomsen is going to be joining us on a song, and some other guests as well. We’ll be showcasing some songs from our upcoming album—this show will definitely be new material, since we only play, like, two shows a year here [laughs].

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CULTURE THEATRE perspective. It’s told through other characters.

Stevenson originally told the story through Jekyll’s lawyer/ solicitor. He’s the storyteller in this version, and we see maybe a little more of the original intent. The original twist was, “Who is this Mr. Hyde?” Now, of course, we know who it is because it’s such a famous, classic story. That twist ending doesn’t quite work for modern audiences [laughs].

An intimate 100-seat venue featuring national touring artists.

What has the process been like of staging this particular version of the story?

It moves really fast. The first act alone has 19 scenes. The setting is very expressionistic, and very stylized. It almost needs to be, because we’re going from scene to scene very quickly. We have a very sparse set, and we have a few moving pieces. This version focuses on this idea of the “door.” We have a red door that symbolizes the crossover from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde.

We have actors playing multiple roles—sometimes changing roles right in front of our eyes. There are four people playing Mr. Hyde, and none of them are played by the actor who plays Dr. Jekyll.

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BY SEAN KELLY

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IT’S POSSIBLE that Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the most recognizable tale ever told around Halloween. The story, originally published as Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, revolves around Dr. Henry Jekyll and his evil alter-ego, Mr. Edward Hyde. It’s a story that has been told on stage, film, small screen, and more almost 150 years, but Tybee Post Theater guarantees a version of the classic tale like you’ve never before witnessed.

The theater is readying a production of Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Dr. Jekyll

and Mr. Hyde, opening on Oct. 18 and running for two weekends. Ahead of the show, we talked to director Tony-Marchetti Knarr about staging this unique telling of the spooky tale.

This seems like a fairly new take on this story. Is that accurate?

Well, Tybee Post did this production in 2009. But it’s got, I think, a more modern sensibility to it. The playwright tried stay true to the original Stevenson novella, but I think he put in elements that were excluded from versions of the story over the past several decades of adaptations.

For instance, this version is not told from Jekyll’s perspective or even Hyde’s

In a scenario where you have different actors playing the same character, how do you approach that as a director?

Every actor has their own take because they’re their own person, which I’d imagine makes the interpretations varied.

Right. That’s a great question; because that device was added by Jeffrey Hatcher into this adaptation, of course it causes a lot of discussion. What is similar about these four different Hydes? And are they the same? Are we talking about split personality of Jekyll and Hyde, or multiple manifestations of the same character?

They’re all slightly different. In fact, one of our Mr. Hydes is played by a woman. So I think it provokes you to think a little bit differently about this idea of duality. Is it a bigger, more complex picture? Are we looking at just one [person]? In fact, they literally ask that question in the show. Are there two sides to us, or is there a lot more?

CS

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FUNK YOU @BARRELHOUSE SOUTH

Funk You is a large band with a large sound. The Augusta-based progressive funk group mixes the energy and groove of the original funk style with intricate arrangements and instrumentation. The nine-piece tours regularly and is making Savannah a stop on their current run with a show at Barrelhouse South.

FRI., OCT. 18, 9:30 P.M.

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ANNE ALLMAN TRIO OPEN JAM @FLYING FISH

Guitarist and drummer Anne Allman brings her trio to the Flying Fish on Wilmington Island this month for an open jam session. Allman and company are inviting anyone who wants to jam to jump and play, and be part of a unique musical experience. Allman has toured nationally, and even played with her cousins’ group, The Allman Brothers Band. This is a musical experience you won’t want to miss.

SUN., OCT. 20 AND 27, 1 P.M.

JP HARRIS, PERPETUAL CARE @THE JINX

JP Harris describes himself as “a carpenter who writes country songs,” which is an amazingly fitting and intriguing way to categorize oneself. Aside from that, he’s an incredible songwriter and performer who plays a number of instruments including harmonica, clawhammer banjo, and guitar. He’ll be joined by local favorites Perpetual Care.

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Gainesville’s Cryliner brings emo night to Savannah with a set of hits you know, love, and emotionally rely on from the 90s and 2000s. The band plays songs from the era accurately and passionately, and they’ve become a popular show throughout the Southeast over a short period of time. Don’t miss this chance to relive your youth.

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Barrelhouse South VuDu Shakedown, 10 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.

Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Turtle and the Heads Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Lavon Stevens Quartet, 7 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar CC Witt, 7 p.m.

The Jinx Captured By Robots, DJ sets by Laura Pleasants, 9 p.m.

Johnny Mercer Theatre Allison Krauss, 7:30 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.

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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.

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Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Barrelhouse South Savannah is for Lovers: Emo Pop Punk Throwback, 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 Baisk Lee, 10 p.m.

Soundboard El-Rocko Lounge DJ Square One, 11 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Marcus Kuhlmann Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Howard Paul Quartet, 7 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ben Keiser Duo, 7 p.m.

The Jinx The High Divers, Rev Bro Diddley and the Hips, 10 p.m.

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

PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m.

River House Georgia Kyle Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Brews and Bands, 6 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Levi Moore Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m.

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

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) City Hotel, 6 p.m.

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

Wild Wing Cafe Chuck Courtenay Band, 7 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) CC Witt

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

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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B & D Burgers Pop Culture Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m.

Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia, 10 p.m.

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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

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Club One Tied and Tasseled: Pulp and Punishment Sci-Fi Burlesque, 8 p.m.

Foxy Loxy Cafe Vinyl Appreciation, 7 p.m.

Peregrin The Best Dam Happy Hour with Damrak Gin, 6 p.m.

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

FRIDAY 10.18 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Funk You, 9:30 p.m.

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

Congress Street Social Club Damon and the Shitkickers, 10 p.m.

Dub’s Pub Keith & Ross El-Rocko Lounge Emo Nite with Cryliner, 9 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Doc Holiday and His Northside Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Voodoo Soup,

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

Saddle Bags Jordan Rowe, 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Rachael Shaner Southbound Brewing Company Pink Talking Fish, 8 p.m.

Stafford’s Public House DJ Rudy Lui, 9:30 p.m.

The 5 Spot on Broughton Sip, Savor, Sondheim....It’s Roger’s Birthday, 7 p.m.

The Stables Global Warming, 3 p.m.

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

The Warehouse Eric Culberson Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay Group, Ben Torres, Bill Hodgson outside, Draucker inside Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) DJ Dance Party

Weedeater, Horsewhip, Colonial Wound, To Forget @THE JINX

Weedeater returns to The Jinx after a mandatory evacuation kept them away during Hurricane Dorian. They’ll be celebrating the 16th anniversary of The Jinx with this jampacked show, which is sure to be one of the craziest of the year.

FRI., OCT. 18, 9 P.M., $15 ADV./$18 DAY OF SHOW 7 p.m.

The Jinx Weedeater, Horsewhip, Colonial Wound, To Forget, 9 p.m.

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

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Greg Williams Molly MacPherson’s Electric Church Molly McGuire’s Moss City Groove, 6 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 Matt Eckstine Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m.

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

Saddle Bags Caleb Lee Hutchinson, 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

The Sentient Bean The Ramages, Last Call, 7 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint w/ City Hotel, 5:30 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Ford Natirboff Taste of India Don Read, 6:30 p.m.

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

Victory North Lulu The Giant, 8 p.m.

The Warehouse Eric Culberson, Georgia Kyle Wild Wing Cafe Thomas Claxton, Individually Twisted outside, Voodoo Soup inside Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Clear Daze The Wormhole Garbage Dog, Naw, Over the Counter, 9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

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

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

COMEDY

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

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

DJ

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

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Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock Peregrin The Best Dam Happy Hour with Damrak Gin, 6-8 p.m.

SATURDAY 10.19 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Three Star Revival, 9:30 p.m.

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

Civvies Cunabear Congress Street Social Club Kut Daily, 10 p.m.

El-Rocko Lounge DJ Square One, 11 p.m.

Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Teddy Adams Sextet, 8 p.m.

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

The Jinx JP Harris, Perpetual Care, 9 p.m.

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

Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Josephine Johnson Molly MacPherson’s The Bazookas 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.

Randy Wood Guitars The Theo and Brenna Band, 8 p.m.

River House Josephine Johnson, Josephine Johnson

Ghost Coast Distillery Front Porch Improv with Nameless Numberhead, 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 One Night Only: Joe Kelly ft. Josh Wagner, 8 p.m.

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

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

SUNDAY 10.20 LIVE MUSIC

Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m.

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

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

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eric Britt, 7 p.m.

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

Mansion on Forsyth Park Don Braden Quartet, 5 p.m.

The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson Prohibition Bluegrass Brunch w/ Cory Chambers and Evan Rose, 11 a.m.

River House Josephine Johnson Saddle Bags Silent Disco Sunday, 6 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Cory Chambers 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 Wild Wing Cafe True Gentlemen, Individually Twisted

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill

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KARAOKE

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.

DJ

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.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

Saddle Bags Bar Olympics

MONDAY 10.21 LIVE MUSIC

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 10 p.m.

Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Philip Wise Open Mic Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m.

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Ray Tomasino Wild Wing Cafe Andrew Ottimo The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m.

KARAOKE

COMEDY

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

White Whale Craft Ales White Whale Open Mic Comedy

DJ

Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke

TRIVIA & GAMES

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

TUESDAY 10.22 LIVE MUSIC

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

UPCOMING SHOWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH

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Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Big E and Ben Keiser Foxy Loxy Cafe Acoustic Tuesday featuring The Lark and The Loon, 7 p.m.

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

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Gino Fanelli, 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.

The Sentient Bean Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey, fourth Tuesday of every month, 8 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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Coach’s Corner Texas Hold ‘Em, 7 p.m.

CoCo’s Sunset Grille Trivia, 7 p.m.

Congress Street Social Club Trivia, 10 p.m.

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

McDonough’s Bingo, 7 p.m.

Mellow Mushroom Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

PS Tavern Poker Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun Adults Only Trivia, 9 p.m.

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

The Wormhole Trivia, 10:30 p.m.

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Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

The Rail Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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CULTURE SPOKEN WORD

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THOUGH ONE of the most celebrated and influential poets of their generation, Andrea Gibson’s starkly observant and deeply humanistic writing has flown beneath the radar of popular culture long enough now to have accrued a mythology among poets, songwriters and storytellers worldwide.

Emerging from the late ‘90s spoken word milieu, Gibson is an award-winning spoken word artist and activist whose topics meditate widely on the conundrum of life, love, loss and renewal while seating gender norms, social reform, identity and the struggles of the LGBQT+ community down front and center.

For over two decades, Gibson has been providing the world with exacting and vulnerable poetry that does not shirk from raw truth nor deep compassion.

Their newest and fourth collection of poems “Lord of the Butterflies” and their seventh spoken word album “Hey Galaxy” are a righteous continuance of the established oeuvre of truth, hope, and redemption.

Joining Gibson on the bill, a first of two poets headlining a rock club on a Saturday night in Savannah, is poet Buddy Wakefield, also widely known for keen and trenchant commentary.

Gibson graciously came through with an excellent Q&A ahead of the show.

go where we can first imagine going. That even when the truth isn’t hopeful, the telling of it is.

Where do we find the necessity of identity, what yearns us toward us?

My relationship to “identity” has changed Was there ever a particular no-looking- for me a lot this year, as I’m trying to lisback moment for you as a poet? ten more and more for the voice that lives beneath my personality. My personality, My first National Poetry Slam. I watched I know, is like dust on the surface of who a poet named Shane Koyczan read a poem I really am, and I’m interested in who I titled “Beethoven” and it was, at the time, really am, and by that I mean the me who the most moving thing I had ever witwill remain after I die. nessed. Nothing was the same for me after So when I write these days I think that. I wanted to break all over the place for “Would dead-me say this?” And if dead-me that kind of beauty, and never stop. wouldn’t say it I throw the poem away and start again.

In regards to queerness though---speWhat does poetry allow us that the side Was there an essential thing that confirmed your voice, brought you from cifically my gender-queerness-- it does of a cereal box cannot? then to now? make me smile to imagine that’s the part of me that is most inline with the eternal The sweetness inside is actually It was never confirmed. That’s probably me. ALL that said, I’m whole-heartedly nutritious. why I’m still writing. I’m still searching in touch with how much my “identity” for it. Still listening for it. Still trying to has been the source of many of my most What did poetry discover for you? find it beneath the distractions of all that is impactful connections over the years. It unreal. Still trying to find something truly has shaped my life in almost every way, and That rightness is boring. That the questions are the answers. That we can only true.

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It is always the personal we are talking about. How our lives connect to the lives of others and how all of our lives are equally gigantic. The politics of politics suggest it’s OK to debate the value of lives, but that has never been OK. That has never been sane part of our culture.

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The act of simply creating is activism in a world that is addicted to destruction.

We’ve become the nuts and bolts of the war machine in more ways than we can pinpoint in any given moment, but to venture into a creative space is to break free from that at least temporarily.

Spoken word poetry takes an additional step in that it is very often a rally cry for immediate direct action. It doesn’t tip-toe around what desperately needs changing, and I’ve personally been compelled towards real-life actions many times because of poems I’ve heard or read.

In that sense, where does Lord of the Butterflies pick up where previous work leaves off?

My subject matter hasn’t changed much over the years. What’s changed is my lens, and in what direction I’m looking. In my early books I did a lot of pointing outwards.

These days it feels more constructive to point inwards.

You released three spoken word albums between 2003 and 2006 before releasing your first printed collection of poems, Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns in 2008. Since then, have you seen progress in the print world with getting more stage poets to the page?

Some of the best “page poets” in the world right now are spoken word artists.

That’s been the case for a long time, but I do notice a positive shift in that being acknowledged on a greater scale.

I don’t think it’s difficult for great spoken word artists to find a way to have their work live beautifully on the page. What I think is more difficult is teaching a “page poet” to read a poem out loud in a way that is emotionally resonant.

Is there a name for the poem that you knew would lead to the rest of your life?

I SING THE BODY ELECTRIC, ESPECIALLY WHEN MY POWER IS OUT. You’ve just condensed a screenplay from the ongoing autobiography of Buddy Wakefield. Elevator pitch for Buddy Wakefield?

Buddy Wakefield, thank goodness, was torn from the Bible the day it was burned for that verse about dancing to tambourines. CS

ANDREA GIBSON AND BUDDY WAKEFIELD @VICTORY NORTH Saturday, October 19, 9 p.m. $16-21, victorynorthsavannah.com

CULTURE THEATRE

BY JOSEPHINE BEISEL

have to go at least once to see what it feels like. It’s just a wonderful, fun, campy, sexy, adult evening.”

Not unlike Phish and other bands with cult followings, it is completely normalized for a superfan to go to every single production of the show. Until having seen several showings, you probably won’t be considered a superfan.

“It’s one of those shows where some people come and see every single performance. It does have a loyal following, and tickets tend to sell very fast for it. It’s because it’s a tradition, you know,” Poole states.

When asked about what is allowed regarding audience interaction, Poole stated that this specific production utilizes callbacks, and callbacks only to protect the actors.

“With the production on Bay Street there is none of the throwing of items, and all of that stuff- we’ve limited that to protect the actors. No water guns or hot dog throwing or any of that!”

When considering how this show has stayed so relevant in society today, Poole says, “It’s this idea of letting loose of our inhibitions. People become other people when they go see Rocky Horror,” he laughs, “and that’s a fun idea!”

“It’s kind of one of those plays where you could show up as your favorite character in costume, and just let loose, and be wild, and nobody cares. Nobody cares whether you come in a costume that you’ve spent

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days and days and days on, or one you threw together 5 minutes before you walked out the door. Nobody cares, you know, and you’re just appreciated for your efforts.

I think that’s why it’s remained prominent in our society,” he adds.

Poole conveys how honored he is to be the director of such a production and expresses his love for the film itself and its deeper meanings.

“To me, camp and comedy are always the best when there is tragedy. So there are these moments, especially towards the end, where it is about the tragedy of things. It’s kind of an interesting full circle.”

Most of all, Poole understands the significance of the play to Savannah specifically.

He recognizes the play is ultimately about individuality and acceptance, and being a safe space for everyone.

“It’s important for Savannah to have this show because it is about diversity. It’s about diversity, it’s about acceptance of people, it’s about the subversive, it’s about the marginalized,” he says.

“It speaks on LGBTQ+ rights, which is interesting because it’s a fun-filled evening

show that also has a message that speaks to all of us- being accepted, trying to fit in. It’s political, social, and contemporary at the same time. It’s all of these things thrown into one show.” CS

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW @ BAY STREET THEATRE

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I SEE you shiver with antici — (SAY IT) — pation! This year, the Rocky Horror Show will celebrate another year in Savannah at the Bay Street Theatre.

Harking back to original themes this year, director David Poole takes inspiration from the concepts and visuals of the 1975 film.

“It looks and feels like a tribute to the film,” he says about this year’s production, his directorial debut with Rocky Horror.

Tradition may be more of a statement than any, following themes like circus, sitcom tropes, and more.

Although the themes do change every year, the cast, for the most part, doesn’t.

These cast members are all mostly veterans of the show. Some, for example, Gwen Leahy playing Columbia and Trey Norris playing Frank-N-Furter have either played the same role or been in the production for several years.

Although the cast is experienced with this production, you don’t have to be. You’ll only be dubbed a Rocky Horror Virgin - “Oooooo, Rocky Horror virgins!” says Poole- and may be subject to some playful scrutiny.

As advice to newbies, or ‘virgins’, Poole states, “It’s unlike any shows you’ll ever see- there’s a lot of audience participation.

The audience participates in our production by callbacks and things like that, and it’s just a wild time. It’s a wild show with a cult following, and for newbies to go see it, it’s kind of one of those things where you

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CULTURE DANCE

Savannah Ballet’s Jack The Ripper tells tale from a new perspective The women are the focus in this re-telling of the gruesome murders

BY SEAN KELLY

sean@connectsavannah.com

ON THE SURFACE, the idea of a ballet re-telling of the Jack the Ripper murder case of the late 1800s might seem strange. Savannah Ballet Theatre’s version, however, turns it from a dark and horrific story to a powerful and memorable portrayal of the victims’ stories.

Ahead of the show’s opening on Fri., Oct. 18, we spoke with Savannah Ballet’s Abby McCuen about what makes this an important performance.

had children, etc. We kind of built a script, if you will, outlining what we wanted to portray.

The story is linear—we understood that there weren’t going to be Ripperologists

Where did the idea come from to put this story into a ballet format and tell it this way?

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Over the years, I’ve found that I’m less of an artist and more of a storyteller, if that makes sense.

Everybody knows Jack the Ripper and the story—I think the most intriguing part of it is that nobody knows who he is. But we do know who he is; we know there was a killer and we know he killed these women.

What we don’t know is who these women are, which is ironic because we even know their names. I just found that intriguing, so I started researching the women. They led incredibly complicated lives. I wanted to tell their story, and while obviously the show is called Jack The Ripper, it is more based around these women and who they were.

was happening. We sourced music that we liked, came to the studio and started putting movement to it.

Why was it important to you that this story be told from the women’s perspectives?

One of the questions I asked myself was, “Why is this story relevant?” Why would people want to come see it, and would people grab onto it as something that’s relevant to today’s world? Women are still paid less than men. It’s a fight for women to be paid more, and these women were getting paid next to nothing and sleeping on the street. I grabbed on to that idea, and just kind of ran with it. This show was chosen and approved by our board because we do want to attract a new audience.

We want people to know that you don’t have to see Swan Lake or The Nutcracker. There are ballets that are different pieces of history.

I should mention that this is the first historical ballet we’ve ever done. Everything we’ve done is fiction, so we had to be historically accurate. We didn’t want to make up something to please the audience. This is all history—it’s facts.

Is there anything else you want people to know about what they can expect from this production?

It’s a 55-minute show, and it’s one act. It’s just the right amount of time! [laughs]. On Saturday, between 6:30 and 7 P.M., we’re going to have a free pre-show talk with the directors and the choreographer. So if you have questions or you’re just curious and want to listen, come early and listen. CS

That is a really interesting approach! How did you go about trying to tell their stories in this format?

It started with research. I watched every movie I could get my hands on and I was reading books. My choreographer was reading books. So we just picked out certain things that we latched on to about these women, whether it was what they were 26 wearing, a job they had, if they

[at the show]. We did this knowing that there weren’t going to be a lot of those people. We were going to have an audience of people who weren’t as familiar as that, so we wanted to be very clear about what

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CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH

Garrigan has been photographing Savannah’s drag and burlesque performers for years, and now she’s reimagining that work in an inventive residency at Cedar House. POLA-

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

TO DESCRIBE Shaye Garrigan’s latest project, just use one word: extra.

“Everything I do is always extra,” she laughs. “It’s extra details, it’s always with materials I’ve never worked with before, so it’s troubleshooting. I love a challenge, and I hate a challenge. It’s a terrible thing, but I have to do it—it’s a vice.”

This project is certainly extra. Garrigan’s taken up residence at Cedar House Gallery for just a few weeks, where she’ll be working on “The Rest is All Drag,” her return to sculpture after three years away.

“It’s a relatively short residency and my first sculpture series,” says Garrigan, “so I’m hoping to have at least five finished products.”

She might be best known for her photography—Garrigan has been photographing Savannah’s drag troupe House of Gunt for years and created a campaign for the Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue this past summer—but she doesn’t like to limit herself.

“Whenever someone asks me what my medium is, I understand that question, but

so intense. To me, they are a drag performance [troupe], but every show is performance art. It’s some idea they’re getting across in a really avant-garde way, which is not classic drag.” it kind of boxes artists in,” she says. “I like Indeed, the House of Gunt subverts the to tell them I work in whatever medium classic cabaret-style drag performance and makes sense for the idea that I have, what- does some truly incredible things onstage, ever medium will get the idea across. For but there’s a whole group of people that will this, I think it needs to be real. A photonever know what that looks like. graph is two dimensional, and a sculpture “It’s hard for some people to wrap their of somebody’s face feels like a real person head around, because it comes with so in front of you.” much history or with negative connotaIn “The Rest is All Drag,” Garrigan uses tions,” shares Garrigan. “But besides that, Styrofoam heads in sculpture to accomwith performance art, it’s in your face. It’s pany a portrait series of drag queens as a real person in front of you, almost having fashion icons from the 1960s. a real conversation.”

After an alternative printing class at Drag itself is subversive in the conservaSCAD, Garrigan learned about photo tive South. As such, performers are often emulsion with digital skins. The transfer relegated to bars or private venues. process in particular caught her eye.

“As much as we are in a liberal pocket “I was working at Civvies at the time in Georgia, we’re still surrounded by a and surrounded by drag queens and manbit of that good ol’ boy culture,” says Garnequin heads and a lot of creative ideas,” rigan. “My friend recently asked why she remembers Garrigan, “so seeing the way never sees drag queens out in the daytime, they have manipulated their mannequin because where she lives, she sees them heads, it made me think to adhere one of dressed up. I reminded her, “Hey, you’re in the drag queens’ faces to a Styrofoam man- an area where that’s not a faux pas.’” nequin head.”

By doing the work she does, both in The switch from two- to three-dimenphotography and this residency, Garrisional brings to life a form of performance gan gives space to performers who aren’t art that demands to be seen to be believed. always welcomed into certain circles.

A House of Gunt show truly is best experi“I’m really excited to have them perenced in person. form in a gallery space, a little hoity-toity,” “You just have to come to the show she says. “It brings them in. ‘Hey, they’re and be enamored yourself,” says Garrimeant to be here. They’re just as much gan. “You can’t peel your eyes away. It’s an art form [as anything else]. It’s okay to

watch them and question, because that’s what they’re doing on the stage. What they’re doing is totally valid.’”

At the closing show on Nov. 1, drag queens will perform in the gallery amid the work that Garrigan created through the residency. Her work will obviously be on view, as well as the work from the juried show that Garrigan and Williams chose.

“A bunch of members from the community submitted work that deals with femininity and beauty,” she explains. “It could be any medium, any size, and just had to look like a cohesive showing. It’s a really broad array of ideas of age and gender, which is really fantastic.”

Next, Garrigan plans on moving to New York to pursue some other opportunities.

But for now, she’s content with the project she’s worked on so passionately.

“This project is a celebration of selfcreation. It’s a celebration of creating your own identity,” says Garrigan. “I think we’re in a world where we are told who we are, but why is someone else’s voice more important than my own when it comes to who I am?” CS

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BY RACHAEL FLORA.

“The Rest is All Drag” will go on view Oct. 18.

Open studio days are Thursdays and Fridays through Nov. 1. Garrigan will also host an artist workshop on Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. Cedar House Gallery is located at 122 E. 36th St. 27

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QUESTIONS WITH

Karina Rosenstein

BY RACHAEL FLORA

rachael@connectsavannah.com

THIS election season, you might see a new name among the usual smattering of yard signs: Menstruation.

Artist Karina Rosenstein is performing a two-part social practice project titled “I Bleed All the Time and I’m Fine” as part of her ON::VIEW residency at Sulfur Studio.

The project involves a faux political campaign and an offering of a confidant, both designed to destigmatize the act of menstruation.

Rosenstein is primarily a fibers artist and is pursuing her Masters at SCAD. We caught up with her last week.

1: Tell me about your project for the

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The project is called, “I Bleed All the Time and I’m Fine.” It’s composed of two social practice projects—one is called “Menstruation for President” and the other is “Menstruation Confidant.” They are an attempt at making fine art that deals with this bodily process in a way that is very accessible. I make fine art, I make objects, too, but the people who see those is such a limited group. I wanted to make work that was social practice, that I could talk to as many people as possible.

“Menstruation for President” is this faux political campaign with a real mission, and that mission is to make menstruation more visible, periods more visible—whatever people call them. And that’s it. It’s not really very concrete outside of that, but it’s going to involve the various elements of a political campaign, like the campaign office, which is Sulfur.

We’ll have canvassing, so knocking on people’s doors. That’s the most important part of the project.

“Menstruation Confidant” is more subdued; it’s an ongoing thing. I’m going to give all my volunteers patches that say “Menstruation Confidant,” and they’re going to wear then for about 30 days, wherever we can, on our normal clothes. The goal is to make space available for people to talk about their periods because maybe otherwise they don’t have that space.

2: The political campaign is a really

Part of Rosenstein’s project is “Menstruation for President,” a faux political campaign with a real mission. PHOTO BY ROSENSTEIN

interesting choice, particularly in election season. What was your reasoning for that choice?

The reason I’m choosing the political campaign is I’m hoping to use it to make organizing about menstruation more palatable.

People will recognize all the forms I’m using—they’ll recognize canvassing and lawn signs, they know what a campaign office is. So if I can do things that people already understand, but I’m talking about something that’s a little taboo, they might be more willing to engage.

It’s really daunting, I think, to canvas.

At least if you haven’t done it before. I have that experience and I know I can talk to people and put myself in very vulnerable positions, where someone could choose to shut the door in my face if they wanted.

There’s also this element of, I’m not from the South. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and then went to undergrad in Massachusetts. It’s culturally very different and I don’t know how people are going to respond vs. where I grew up, where I think there might be more openness.

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There’s currently a lot of conversation about reproductive rights. How much did that factor into this project?

It’s definitely a part of it. Our sexual health and reproductive health education is generally very poor, and mine wasn’t very different. I want to make the distinction that I’m not claiming to be a medical doctor or an expert on the biology of our bodies,

but what I am excited for is I’m going to be bringing a lot of my own books and research to the residency space. The campaign literature will have a fact sheet on it.

I don’t necessarily have an agenda outside of [making visible] menstruation, but I want to have people understand that it’s something that isn’t necessarily define your womanhood. It’s not something all women do; it’s not something that only women do. Gender-nonconforming, trans, non-binary people might menstruate as well. And for them, and for everyone that has a period, it’s important to conceive of it individually, to create your own narrative around it.

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What do you hope people take away from the project?

It depends on who they are. There’s a scholar I like a lot named David Linton, and he writes about periods, which is cool that a dude writes about periods. There’s an essay he wrote called “The Menstrual Masquerade,” and it’s about how menstruators go through our lives pretending we don’t menstruate. We hide our products when we go to the bathroom. We never talk about it. If someone has their own menstrual masquerade, maybe they’ll recognize it. Maybe they’ll start to pull it away.

That’d be lovely.

Really, it’s about destigmatization, Is this project indicative of the type whether that’s coming from someone that of work you usually do? experiences periods or someone who never has and never will. If there’s a more willSocial practice is new to me. Before coming ingness to talk about it, that would be ideal. to SCAD, I studied design and worked for Another scholar, Chris Bobel, is this an ethical factory based in India. Coming huge figure in feminist writing about menhere, I decided to turn my attention to art, struation, and she essentially says unless and that gives me the most freedom to say we’re willing to talk about it, we’re never what I want to say. Generally speaking, I going to resolve any issues related to it. make soft sculpture. This is a part of my That’s why I’m doing this work. CS thesis, actually, and it’s been a hard break “I BLEED ALL THE TIME AND I’M between what’s come before. Usually I’ll FINE: SOCIAL PRACTICE AND [make] work about intersectional femiMENSTRUATION” nism and it’s more about that, but more Oct. 8-Nov. 2 niche. Everything right now is red. I’m Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. doing things that are light and funny and kind of unrelated to everything else, but in Open studio hours are Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. On Oct. 26, Rosenstein will host “Talking being unrelated, they are related because About Periods,” a facilitated conversation about they give us a break. They allow us to conmenstruation. View the culmination of Rosentinue with the work we’re doing. stein’s project at First Friday on Nov. 1.

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OPENINGS & RECEPTIONS FLORA — Flora is a large collection of large scale multimedia pieces by Savannah artist Jose Ray. Each work is based on a floral theme and shifts from realistic rendering to intuitive drawings with a seamless flow of organic line and texture. Oct. 17-19. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. PEEP SHOW — “Peep Show” by Angela Burson displays the artists’ fondness for anachronistic images of fashion and objects. Her interest in the surreal connection between realistic subject matter and flat repetitive pattern brings a personal environment that makes mid-century modern simultaneously charming and a little bit naughty. Oct. 18-Nov. 14. Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty, 417 Whitaker St. SAA AIRPORT GALLERY “RENAISSANCE” RECEPTION — Free Sun., Oct. 20, 2 p.m. savannahairport.com/. Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, 400 Airways Ave. SHIFT PINK: PHOTO AUCTION AND RECEPTION FOR SUSAN G. KOMEN COASTAL GEORGIA — $10 Thu., Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District, 520 Bryan St. THE TRANSLUCENTS — Robert Claiborne Morris, Tybee Island based artist and Chief Communications Officer for the Georgia Ports Authority, will demonstrate the process he employed to create his new series.

Oct. 18-31. galleryespresso.com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. VICTORIA WANJUHI — Featuring fiber arts.

Oct. 16-23. starlandstudiossavannah.com.

The Drawing Room at Starland Studios, 115 W. 42nd Street.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS ANNE ALBIZ ARGO — Anne Albiz Argo presents seven original oil paintings with prints for sale. Through Dec. 8. luluschocolatebar. com. Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, 42 MLK, Jr. Blvd.

CAL WOOD ART 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY & RETROSPECTIVE SHOW — Cal Woodum of Cal Wood Art is celebrating his 10 Year Anniversary as an exhibiting artist. Through Dec. 31. Regus, 100 Bull Street, Suite 200.

CHRISTINA FORRER: FEET OF THE DEVIL — The art of Christina Forrer sees the medieval tradition of tapestry thrust into a fanciful vision of the present. Through Jan. 12, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

DUSK TIL DAWN — Honor Bowman Hall’s take on Savannah’s haunted atmosphere and

natural beauty. Through Nov. 19. starlanddining. com/index2.php#/home/.

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MICHAEL CINCO — Phillippines-born, Dubaibased fashion designer Michael Cinco explores his unique global perspective. Through Jan. 5, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

ENTANGLEMENTS: RECENT WORK BY SUZANNE JACKSON, SONYA YONG JAMES, PAM LONGOBARDI, JIHA MOON, SHARON NORWOOD, AND LIZ SARGENT — Each artist’s creative practice systematizes observations about order and disorder, and perhaps all of the entanglements in between. Through Oct. 26.

Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.

ON::VIEW RESIDENCY: I BLEED ALL THE TIME AND I’M FINE: SOCIAL PRACTICE AND MENSTRUATION — During her time as artist in residence, Karina Rosenstein will be executing two differentiated but related social practice projects that thoughtfully investigate contemporary menstrual issues.

Through Nov. 2. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.

FALL SENIOR EXHIBITION — Graduating seniors Jose Ray’s ‘Flora’ opens at Sulfur Studios. showcase their college portfolios for this capstone.

Through Oct. 25. Armstrong THE LAUGHTER AFTER — Jorge Montero’s Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 solo exhibition. Through Dec. 5. corkhouseAbercorn St. gallery.com. Cork House Gallery, 230 W Bay St. FEAST AT THE ALTAR — “Feast at the Altar”

by Eoley Mulally is a show of icons, triptychs, LEATHER, LACE AND LUSTER — Whether and altar boxes reimagining Madonnas and statement-making or more utilitarian, the archetypal human chores. Through Oct. 29. absence of color is never simplistic. Through sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Jan. 25, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD MuPark Ave. seum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

FOLKLORE — A site-specific installation

by Jessica Pope for the 2019 iteration of Telfair Museums’ annual Boxed In/Break Out project. Through Oct. 27. telfair.org/jepson/.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. FREDERICK DOUGLASS: EMBERS OF FREEDOM — Explores the life and legacy of the preeminent social reformer, abolitionist and statesman. Through Jan. 5, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

ISAAC JULIEN: FREDERICK DOUGLASS: LESSONS OF THE HOUR — Lessons of the Hour is a poetic meditation on the life and times of Frederick Douglass. Through Dec. 15. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

BEFOREAFTER — Jason B. James’ food photography on display. Through Oct. 31. The Rat on Bull, 1612 Bull St. LARA FAVARETTO: WORKS FROM THE RENNIE COLLECTION — Favaretto uses play and dark humor to evoke a deep sense of the human condition.Through Dec. 22. scadmoa. org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

LIU JIAKUN: WEST VILLAGE — In his multidisciplinary work, architect/artist/writer 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.

OUR NEST — As a botanical designer in Savannah, Leslie Geer finds herself immersed in the flora of the low country. So often, we can pass through the shapes, the textures, the colors of our natural surroundings without fully appreciating its importance in our daily lives. Our Nest, an installation of native botanicals and preserved mosses, creates a window into this landscape, affording the viewer a brief pause to see themselves in, and their value to, nature. Through Nov. 10.

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MARCUS DUNN: OTHER YOUTH — Marcus Dunn explores his Native American cultural heritage through historic representation of Native life. Through Nov. 3. scadmoa.org/.

SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

MARK WALLINGER — Wallinger is known for his poignant, multifaceted works that take on notions of reality, power, authority, class and religion. Through Jan. 19, 2020. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

MATT TOOLE — By marrying natural forms with manufactured objects, Matt Toole highlights the distinctive aesthetic qualities of both. Through Nov. 19. Gallery F.A.R., 1321 Eisenhower Drive.

THE MEMORY PALACE — An exhibition of collage and mixed media works by Kym Hepworth and Robin Miller. Through Oct. 31.

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MTB plays Great Ogeechee Seafood Fest Doug Gray talks about Marshall Tucker Band’s five decades

BY SEAN KELLY

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DOUG GRAY might be the only original member of the Marshall Tucker Band left in its current lineup, but that certainly doesn’t mean the spirit has changed.

Gray has kept the passion and trailblazing energy of MTB alive and thriving after years of facing the ups and downs of the music industry.

Gray, a Spartanburg, S.C., native who currently resides in Myrtle Beach, knows more than a thing or two about what it takes to keep a band going. The 71-year-old has been carrying the band forward on his own for several decades—he’s so dedicated to the music that, by this point, it’d be easy to mistake him as the band’s namesake if you didn’t know his name wasn’t Marshall Tucker.

(Fun fact: there isn’t anyone in the band’s history by the name Marshall Tucker. Tucker was the name of a blind piano tuner whose name was inscribed on a door key that the band found at a rehearsal space early on.)

Gray and the current MTB lineup remains active today, and they’re set to headline the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival on Sat., Oct. 19. We caught up with Gray on the road and talked all things Marshall Tucker Band.

Typically I start interviews like this at the beginning and work my way to the present, but I’m really curious to know—what keeps you going after so many years with this band?

Well, the good part is the kind of thing that 30 happened last night—selling more tickets

than the actual venue holds. And life has become simpler, so it gives me more time to enjoy it. I have two beautiful daughters and two grandkids, so I get a chance to visit and get a chance to see things. I’m 71 years old, and people go, “Why are you still doing this? It’s been 48 years. Why don’t you give it up?”

We’re still drawing anywhere from 300 to 17,000. How can that possibly be?

God knows. I don’t know. I know that the beauty of our music is that it’s inconsistent, but it’s also consistent. It’s kind of a weird thing.

If we hit a town, people will come see us just because they want to bring back a wonderful memory that they had before.

What else would I do? I love to travel, even when I’m off. It’s something that I’m used to. I’m a million-miler with airlines [laughs].

It’s also something that God gives you when you’re first born. You have an ability to perform and make people happy, and people are drawn to you simply because you make them feel better. And I think that I have that.

there was nobody afraid of each other.

Being that young and sneaking in the back of the venue, nobody really noticed that there was a little white boy sneaking the back of the auditorium. Nobody cared. And that was so cool. I’d never heard music like that in my entire life. I walked in and man, the music just felt so good. I had a communication breakdown that night, you know?

What an amazing experience that must’ve been.

When the band got together, I was a rhythm and blues and soul singer. I went to Vietnam and came back, and we all got together. They were really, really country.

They weren’t from the country, they were just from another side of town. Because of their parents, they were listening to country music. But George [McCorkle, original guitarist] always liked rhythm and blues music.

We were listening to a lot of music, and when you put it all together—you know how at the end of the week, especially if you didn’t have a lot of money, your mom and dad would take all the food that was left over, mix it all up, and make it in a soup Y’all have been credited as pioneers on Sunday or Monday? Marshall Tucker of the Southern rock genre, which in itself is a fusion of styles. I assume you Band itself, when we put ourselves into it, weren’t intending on creating a specific we were the soup. It was a mutation of difsound; what was it that you were trying ferent flavors. Everything that was in that cooker turned into Marshall Tucker. to do early on?

That’s why nobody could ever pin a We all grew up in a cotton mill town, and [genre] on us. They couldn’t say anything we didn’t have any money. Our families bad about our music because we had a flute, worked in the cotton mill, and my mother a sax, guitars, keyboards, and we had the took care of terminally ill people. One of ability to put all of these things together in my first concerts was James Brown when one big bowl.

I was, like, 7 years old. I snuck in the back Is there a song these days that you get way. The venue was 2,700 people and was particularly excited to play each night? two doors down from where I lived.

It was around that period of time where Does it change?

We used to go on Burt Sugarman’s Saturday night show, and then we’d go and do Solid Gold. And you wouldn’t just do the song that was popular [on both shows]. So now, every so often, I’ll pull out a song that we haven’t done in 25 years. And the guys may not know it.

There’s a song called “In My Own Way.” The music is so cool, man. It’s like getting on the best bed you’ve ever had and you never want to get up [laughs]. We’ll do that song on a night when we’re playing to say, 4,000 people at a performing arts center.

I’ll set that song up and say “This is one of my favorite songs, and I hope you take these words home with you.” We all stand up there and play it, but playing it doesn’t mean just standing there and playing the part. It means being a part of one big thing that you want the audience to remember for the rest of their lives. CS

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MOVIES THE FILM SCENE

Thrillers for the Halloween season — and Downton Abbey Mania continues

BY JIM REED

GREETINGS, adventurous movie lovers. Thanks to all Film Scene readers who made it out to the Sentient Bean Coffeehouse for last week’s Psychotronic Film Society presentation of the underappreciated 1959 sci-fi thriller “4D Man.” It was a hoot and a half.

This week on Oct. 16, the PFS’ long-running Wednesday night series of overlooked or marginalized feature films from around the globe continues at the Bean with the organization’s third horror selection in a row (it’s October, don’tcha know): the slightly campy 1958 B&W shocker “Monster on the Campus,” directed by the

great Jack Arnold – who also helmed such classics of the genre as “Creature from the Black Lagoon and “The Incredible Shrinking Man.” Beloved as a guilty pleasure by oldschool monster movie devotees, it’s the tale of a mild-mannered college professor who finds himself occasionally (and unwillingly) transformed into a wild, raging Neanderthal man. Though not nearly as well-known as some of Arnold’s other projects, in many ways it is just as entertaining. 8 p.m. showtime.

One week later, on Oct. 23, the PFS presents a rare public screening of the extremely obscure 1975 romantic horrorfantasy “The Reincarnation of Peter Proud,” based on the popular novel of the same name. This eerie, independently made slow-burn of a flick about a man beset by recurring, confusing and violent nightmares which he comes to believe may

actually be repressed memories of a previous life stars Michael Sarrazin (“They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?”) and Margot Kidder (“Superman”) and was directed by none other than J. Lee Thompson, the highly respected British-born filmmaker responsible for the original “Cape Fear” (shot right here in Savannah) and “The Guns of Navarone,” among other wellknown titles.

An engrossing movie that’s more creepy than outright scary, it lapsed into obscurity almost immediately after its short theatrical run, and for decades could only be found on blurry, cropped VHS tapes.

This presentation features a full, uncut widescreen print. 8 p.m. showtime, and as with all PFS events at the Bean, that restaurant’s award-winning vegetarian and vegan menu will be available, plus fair-trade coffees and teas, and discounts on craft beer and organic wine during the movie.

Moving out to the lovingly restored and updated Mars Theatre in the nearby Effingham Co. city of Springfield, Ga. (just a 35-minute drive from Savannah), that family-oriented, single-screen venue continues its extended run of the just-released CGI animated reboot of the “Addams Family” franchise.

This new take on the close-knit clan of spooky, persnickety oddballs benefits from the voice talents of such esteemed thespians as Allison Janney (TV’s “The West Wing”), Bette Midler (Twitter) and Snoop Dogg (Martha Stewart’s house and, well, there is that old murder trial…) as well as “Stranger Things” breakout star (and guy whose fake porn star name could never possibly compete with his own actual name) Finn Wolfhard. 7 p.m. shows on Oct.17-19.

Then, on Oct. 24, the Mars kicks off a lengthy run of “Downton Abbey,” the first feature-length theatrical film based on the insanely popular ITV network series of the same name (seen here in the states via PBS). Set in the late 1920s, it chronicles the continued exploits of the fictional Crawley family of English aristocrats at their

sprawling country estate.

One of the most adored British TV costume dramas ever made, “Downton Abbey” was celebrated with scores of major industry and viewer awards during its six seasons, and this filmic offshoot (which finds most of the show’s cast reprising their roles) continues in that tradition, with almost universal critical acclaim, and box-office totals of almost $150 million after only one month in cinemas.

My mom fits squarely into a key target demographic for both this show and film, and she swears to me the movie is phenomenal. So there you have it! 7 p.m. showtimes on Oct. 24, 25 and 31, plus Nov. 1 and 2, with matinees at 12 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 3 p.m. on Oct. 27.

And finally, on Oct. 24 out at the beach, the historic, restored Tybee Post Theater will present a one-show-only viewing of celebrated (and, in some circles, reviled) Polish writer and director Roman Polanski’s 1968 psychological horror masterpiece, “Rosemary’s Baby,” starring John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Ralph Bellamy, Mia Farrow and “The” Charles Grodin (in his feature film debut, no less).

A legitimately unnerving motion picture that benefits greatly from a quiet and respectful theatrical setting (hint, hint Tybee folks: no incessant chatting during this one), this portrait of a young, pregnant NYC woman’s descent into paranoia amid fears that a cult of devil worshippers has nefarious designs on her unborn child has been a part of the collective consciousness of American moviegoers for so many decades that it may be difficult to find someone who doesn’t know much about the film — even if they have never actually watched it from start to finish, let alone seen it at all.

Still, that’s no reason to spoil the circuitous plot or to indulge in the type of kneejerk, modern-day revisionism that many younger viewers unfathomably seem to have succumbed to (which renders them incapable of suspending disbelief long enough to appreciate a genre film as

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anything more than the Seth MacFarlanestyle ironic laugh-riots they incorrectly assume anything made before their birth to automatically be).

So, do your friends and family a favor.

Keep the details of this movie to yourself, and then show up, buy a ticket and go along for the ride – even if you know the endgame.

It’s worth it.

Oh, and do also try to separate the value of an artist’s creative work from the reality of their personal lives. The fact that this film’s director and its female lead have both been widely accused of different types of behavior that many understandably view as despicable at best and criminal at worst should have little if any bearing on the caliber and worth of their artistic accomplishments.

In particular, those on display in this beautifully made, Oscar and Golden Globewinning effort by the one-and-only horror film producer extraordinaire William Castle. 7 p.m. showtime, and admission price includes your choice of beer, wine, or soft drink.

Until next week, see you at the movies, be kind to those around you and don’t forget to turn off that cell phone. CS Jim Reed directs the Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah.

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O (1.5 out of four) Employing CGI to de-age actors has been all the rage as of late, but can we call a moratorium on the practice until filmmakers actually get it right? In the Win column, Samuel L. Jackson was convincingly made to look like a younger version of himself in Captain Marvel. In the Lose column, there’s Jeff Bridges in Tron: Legacy, Robert Downey Jr. in Captain America: Civil War, Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Carrie Fisher in Rogue One — the list goes on and on and on.

A Draw column should probably be added to incorporate Ang Lee’s Gemini Man, a thriller starring Will Smith alongside a de-aged Will Smith. For much of the film, the CGI is effective enough to push across the notion that there’s a young Will Smith up there on the screen. At other times, the effects are laughable and unconvincing, stirring memories of the Gumby Hulk that Lee foisted upon us with his illfated 2003 superhero flick. The subpar CGI is particularly noticeable during the film’s final scenes — theoretically, the LAST place you would want the worst effects on full display.

The screenplay is even more ragged than the visual effects. Initially conceived

by Darren Lemke, the storyline has been bouncing around Hollywood for 22 years, along the way catching the attention of such stars as Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford and Nicolas Cage. The script has been worked over more times than a lesser Muhammad Ali boxing opponent, yet the passage of two decades hasn’t allowed it to mature beyond its promising hook.

Smith stars as Henry Brogan, a government assassin who decides to retire after performing one final hit. But after Brogan is duped into killing a respected scientist rather than the usual scumbag, he elects to found out why. This leads to shady operative Clay Varris (Clive Owen) and Brogan’s government overseer Janet Lassiter (Linda Emond) declaring open season on both Brogan and Danny Zakarweski (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), the young field agent assisting him. After Janet’s team fails to terminate them, Clay unleashes his secret weapon: a hitman who looks like a younger version of Henry Brogan.

It’s disheartening to see someone as talented as Lee (a two-time Oscar winner for Brokeback Mountain and Life of Pi) messing around with something as superficial and nonsensical as Gemini Man. Ironically, the best moments come early, when the film functions as a straightforward espionage thriller. It’s when the character of the young Will Smith (called “Junior” throughout) appears that the movie becomes hackneyed and confused.

The picture is so concerned with moving from one generic action sequence to

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the next that it never takes time to really explore the philosophical and moral complications of its premise. Smith adds shades of depth to Brogan, but Junior never comes into focus, always remaining more of a gimmick than an actual character.

Gemini Man won’t leave viewers seeing double as much as it will leave them seeing red.

joined by Gomez’s brother, Uncle Fester (Nick Kroll). All is fine in their dilapidated mansion on the hill until Margaux Needler (Allison Janney), the host of a home makeover TV show, decides that their house is an eyesore and must be removed.

There are a few clever gags scattered throughout the movie (such as the pale Morticia finding her face full of color after being startled and requiring a vampire bat to drain her of blood to return her ashen THE ADDAMS FAMILY complexion), but these prove to be the OO exception rather than the rule. Instead, Here’s the thing about the Addams fam- the picture follows the strict Family Film ily, whether seen in print (Charles Addams’ 101 guidebook by insisting that the usual original cartoons for The New Yorker), on life lessons are handed out with the clocktelevision (the 1960s sitcom), or on film work precision of grown-ups filling kids’ (the early-‘90s features starring Anjelica Halloween baskets with candy.

Huston and Raul Julia). They’re creepy, The fiery passion between Morticia and kooky, mysterious, spooky, and all together Gomez has been neutered, with Isaac and ooky. They’re NOT bland, toothless, cudTheron falling in line by offering flat line dly or conformist. Yet as reimagined for readings. The MVP — in this case standthe new animated effort The Addams Fam- ing for Most Vivacious Performer — is easily, they’re about as edgy as Strawberry ily Kroll, who seems to be channeling the Shortcake or The Care Bears. series’ Jackie Coogan as he brings Uncle The reason, obviously, is that United Fester to loopy life.

Artists wants to snag as many box office The messages of “Be yourself” and dollars as possible, and that’s not gonna “Accept all others” — valuable in other happen with a movie that might unsettle kid flicks — are out of place here. In 1993’s the small fry and encourage parents to Addams Family Values, Wednesday and march to the studio gates with pitchforks Pugsley are sent to a summer camp full in hand. So a property that has always pro- of obnoxious Stepford kids. The movie vided most of its pleasures to adults has ends memorably with Wednesday and the been recalibrated to appeal to the youngother outsiders burning down the camp est of audience members. From a business and sending the entitled brats scattering. standpoint, it makes sense to cast as wide a Were that scenario in this movie, it would net as possible (then again, should we now end in forgiveness and a big group hug. expect animated PG piffle based on Saw or That’s wonderful in real life, but that’s all Hostel?). But those seeking that Addams together icky in an Addams family outing. eccentricity are likely to be disappointed.

JOKER Aping any superhero flick, this begins 33 as an origin story, relating how Gomez The theatrical trailer for Joker — tight, (voiced by Oscar Isaac) and Morticia controlled, and intriguing — suggested the (Charlize Theron) are married just before best movie Martin Scorsese never made. being chased off by pitchfork-wielding The actual movie is a shallow and sophovillagers. They decide to relocate to New moric effort that isn’t about a raging bull as Jersey, along the way picking up a faithful manservant in Lurch (co-director Conrad much as it’s merely raging bullshit.

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into play. Like 1976’s Taxi Driver, Joker is the study of a disturbed individual who eventually finds his catharsis through violence, and, like 1982’s The King of Comedy, it’s a look at a man who desperately wants to become a famous comedian, complete with all the attendant trappings. This all takes place in a movie that at once exists within the comic-book milieu while also simultaneously wanting to remain apart from it.

Set in the Gotham City of 1981 (we know this because a movie theater is showing Blow Out and Zorro: The Gay Blade), this stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, who’s been beaten down by life — and beaten up by everyone around him — from Day One. Desperately wanting to become a beloved comedian like his idol, talk-show host Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro, cast because of his Scorsese connection but, at the end of the day, badly miscast), he toils as a clown-for-hire while waiting for his big break.

But nothing is easy for him, as he’s irritated by his invalid mother (Frances Conroy), mocked by co-workers, assaulted by a gang of street kids, insulted by Murray on live television, and harassed by three Wall Street slugs. It’s that last act that pushes him over the edge, as he turns into 1984-vintage Bernhard Goetz and shoots all of them. Their deaths turn Fleck into a hero — finally, someone sticking it to the rich bastards! — and from here, he only becomes more unhinged.

In all of his previous incarnations — in comics, on TV, in movies — I’ve never thought of the Joker as a cowardly person, yet that’s not the case here. He’s clearly a coward — and so is the movie that shelters him.

Writer-director Todd Phillips, the Road Trip / The Hangover guru who’s clearly out of his league here, and co-scripter Scott Silver huff and puff and try to blow all sociopolitical issues into the filmic conversation, but the movie is all surface and ultimately doesn’t even have the power of its supposed convictions.

Heath Ledger’s Joker, Jack Nicholson’s Joker, and even Jared Leto’s Joker (if memory serves, as I won’t be revisiting Suicide Squad at any point in this lifetime) all had no problem hurting innocent people — ditto another psycho who lived with his invalid “mother,” Norman Bates.

But that’s not the case here. Arthur Fleck takes care to spare the few decent people in his life — an attractive neighbor (Zazie Beetz), a diminutive co-worker (Leigh Gill) — while reserving all his ire for the bad people. This includes Thomas Wayne (Brett Cullen), little Bat-Bruce’s dad and such a repellent character that you can’t wait for him to get shot in that alley (faithful butler Alfred Pennyworth, always the spark of humanity in Batman 34 projects, also registers as a jerk). It’s a bald

attempt by Phillips to make Arthur Fleck sympathetic, but that proves to be a major blunder.

Even while protecting Jodie Foster’s child prostitute, Taxi Driver’s Travis Bickle was never sympathetic — his craziness and creepiness always remained front and center. But Phillips doesn’t want to alienate large segments of his audience — specifically, the white males who feel picked on by women, minorities, and wellto-dos, and who won’t be happy until they can bask in their self-entitlement — so he eases the brakes on Fleck’s otherwise allencompassing derangement.

Fleck is a terrible stand-up comic, but the movie still suggests that he deserves success regardless. Hey, I’ve long wanted to be a star wide receiver in the NFL, but that doesn’t mean I automatically deserve a spot on the Rams or Cowboys roster.

Phoenix delivers an overall strong performance as Fleck/Joker, even if his actorly tics and Method mannerisms are often on full display. What’s missing from his portrayal — admittedly as much of a fault with the script as with his emoting — is any glimmer of intelligence behind those eyes.

The character of the Joker works best as a brilliant counterpoint to the Dark Knight, someone whose brain is always working at Mach speed. Ledger conveyed this perfectly, and even Nicholson’s Joker, initially a mob flunky, was an expert on human nature, able to read, understand and act upon the flaws and frailties of other people. By contrast, Phoenix’s Joker seems rather dim-witted, hardly the stuff of supervillain legend.

Joker is exceedingly well-crafted, but the impressive technical achievements count for little in a movie that’s aimless and unfocused in its trendy nihilism. Like Fight Club, it will serve as a rallying cry for a certain subset of self-pitying males.

But Fight Club is a movie that has been misdiagnosed and misinterpreted by those who champion it the most. Joker, on the other hand, clearly lays out its cards and tells these easily triggered jokers exactly what they want to hear. It offers sympathy for the devil — the one that dances in the pale moonlight.

RAMBO: LAST BLOOD

3 There’s a scene in Rambo: Last Blood in which the teenage Gabrielle (Yvette Monreal), who views John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) as a surrogate father, informs him that she plans to journey from their Arizona home down to Mexico.

“Why would you want to do that?” he asks incredulously. Given his reaction, one would think she had just stated, “I want to push elderly women in front of speeding trucks” or “I want to shoot newborn puppies in the head with a staple gun.”

Indeed, Rambo probably would have preferred those options to the one actually presented before him.

Despite Rambo’s advice to stay home, Gabrielle nevertheless heads down to Mexico to search for her deadbeat dad (Marco de la O) and, in record time, she’s betrayed by her friend (Fenessa Pineda) and sold to a cartel for use in their whorehouse.

Rambo heads across the border to rescue her but ends up getting beaten to a pulp by various cartel thugs. But like The Terminator, he’ll be back, and that’s when things will get really messy.

Aside from the original film in the Rambo series, 1982’s First Blood (based on David Morrell’s novel and co-scripted by Stallone), the sequels, all also co-written

by Stallone, have been mindless, jingoistic junk, and that holds true for this one as well. In style, tone, and characterization, this doesn’t even feel like a Rambo flick as much as a generic action film starring any Tom, Dick or Liam.

Any nuances found in the character of John Rambo in First Blood were immediately stripped for the follow-ups (1985’s Rambo: First Blood Part II, 1988’s Rambo III, and 2008’s Rambo), with the character thereafter nothing more than a one-man killing machine.

Because Stallone is now much older, he tries to add some complexity back into his portrayal in the film’s early scenes, but that gets discarded once he ventures into death wish territory.

There’s little wit, inventiveness or originality to be found anywhere in this tedious picture — even the gruesome action sequences at the end feel rote and mechanical.

JUDY

33 Renee Zellweger is still the best thing about Judy, a shaky biopic that looks at the mercurial entertainer near the end of her rough’n’tumble life. Zellweger doesn’t completely disappear into the part as thoroughly as, say, Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles or Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison, but she still captures the tragic dimensions of a woman whose larger-than-life persona threatened to swallow whole not only herself but those around her.

Judy centers on the period at the end of 1968 when the actress — bitter, broke, and sparring over the children with ex-husband Sid Luft (Rufus Sewell) — arrives in London for several concerts at the popular venue The Talk of the Town. Her stay is punctuated by a series of alcoholic binges, a roller coaster relationship with her British handler (Jessie Buckley as the real-life Rosalyn Wilder), a tender friendship with two gay fans (Andy Nyman and Daniel Cerqueira as the fictional Dan and Stan), and an abrupt marriage to her American

boyfriend Mickey Deans (Finn Wittrock).

The last few months of her life (she passed away in June 1969) are dismissed with closing text that doesn’t even bother to relate how she died (accidental overdose), although there are ample flashback scenes to MGM head Louis B. Mayer (Richard Cordery) verbally abusing the 16-year-old Judy (Darci Shaw) on the set of 1939’s The Wizard of Oz. By linking the flashback sequences to Garland’s London gig, Judy vividly demonstrates how this poor child, under the thumb of a monstrous mother and an uncaring studio, never stood a chance at the beginning and how this informed the difficulties encountered throughout her entire life. But the tragic dimensions never reverberate beyond what we already knew about this remarkable, tortured talent, as the movie settles into the same boilerplate cadences employed by too many screen biopics. Its solutions feel facile, and its moments of uplift (particularly toward the end) feel phony.

AD ASTRA

333 A cautious and contemplative movie that also dropkicks Tarkovsky and Kubrick into the conversation, Ad Astra (Latin for “to the stars”) is a dazzling slice of science fiction, a movie that moves to its own rhythms without bothering to see if everyone has managed to get into the groove.

Visually, this is one of the most astounding employments of CGI I’ve yet witnessed in this realm, with starry vistas that are sure to elicit gasps with their you-arethere expansiveness and clarity.

Created by writer-director James Gray (The Lost City of Z) and co-scripter Ethan Gross, the futuristic Ad Astra finds Brad Pitt cast as Major Roy McBride, who followed in the footsteps of his famous father by becoming an astronaut. But Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) has been missing for well over a decade, seemingly lost to the cosmos along with the other members of a mission known as The Lima Project.

But at the same time that a series of mysterious power surges have been pummeling Earth, the militarized United States Space Command (which employs Roy) is led to believe that not only might Clifford be alive after all these years but that he could have something to do with these surges that threaten to irreparably damage our planet.

Space Command wants Roy to venture into space and locate his father. But all other intel is on a need-to-know basis, and the powers-that-be determine that Roy doesn’t need to know. Still, it isn’t hard to figure out Space Command’s game plan. CS

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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.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN AT-LARGE SAVANNAH CANDIDATE AND DISTRICTS 2 & 6 FORUM Thu., Oct. 17, 6 p.m. The Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. KURTIS PURTEE- TOWN HALL AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN AND ARMSTRONG CENTER Thu., Oct. 17, 6 p.m. The Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. POPULISM, IMMIGRATION, AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING Free Tue., Oct. 22, noon. chathamclub.org/.

The Chatham Club, 15 East Liberty Street.

RICHMOND HILL CITY COUNCIL FORUM Free Thu., Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. Love’s Seafood, 6817 Chief O.F. Love Drive.

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.

UNMERGE MY UNIVERSITY FREE: UN-MERGE MY UNIVERSITY vehicle stickers. Greater Savannah and Statesboro areas. Visit www.unmergemyuniversity.com for details. ongoing.

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

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

Skidaway Marine Science Day

A day of activities and tours focused on the ocean, the coast and the environment will make Skidaway Marine Science Day a can’t-miss event for all ages. The free, family-friendly, campus-wide open house will include the UGA Aquarium, tours of a research ship and hands-on activities. The event is presented by the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. All admissions and activities will be free and open to the public.

CALL 912-598-2325, OR SEE WWW.SKIO.UGA.EDU. FREE SAT., OCT. 19, 11 A.M. SKIDAWAY INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY, 10 OCEAN SCIENCE CIRCLE.

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 AUDITIONS FOR SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC Savannah Philharmonic is slated to hold auditions throughout its 2019-20 season, giving vocalists the opportunity to join the Chorus. Auditions for Chorus members who wish to renew their involvement will be held from 6 – 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 and 6 – 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Auditions for singers interested in joining the Chorus will be held from 10 a.m. – 2p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 14, and Jan. 4. Wed., Oct. 16, Thu., Oct. 17, Fri., Oct. 18, Sat., Oct. 19, Sun., Oct. 20, Mon., Oct. 21 and Tue., Oct. 22.

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 ENTRY FOR RE::CLAIMED Artists working in all media are invited to submit work for Sulfur Studios’ winter national juried exhibition Re::Claimed.

Submitted work must utilize materials and/or imagery that are found, reclaimed, recycled or re-purposed. Artists are encouraged to consider the previous life of their materials and how that material can be highlighted or transformed to support the concept of the work. The deadline is Dec. 8 by 11:59pm. Through Dec. 8. sulfurstudios. org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull 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.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR ON::VIEW ARTIST RESIDENCY We are currently accepting proposals for Late Fall 2019 Residency Sessions: October 8 - November 3 and November 12 - December 8. Thanks to a generous grant from Meowwolf residents my be selected to receive a stipend of up to $500.00 to use for travel, lodging or materials and supplies.

Through Dec. 31. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DRIVE THRU ART BOX AT GREEN TRUCK PUB The Drive Thru Art Box is ideal for showing mounted prints of 2-dimensional work, wheat pasted prints, site specific installations, and any other artistic medium that can hold up to direct sunlight and a non climate-controlled environment. Pegboard and hooks allows for flexibility of display options, and LED lighting ensures the work is visible for late night crowds. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. ongoing. greentruckpub.com. Green Truck Pub, 2430 Habersham St. 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.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 325 Bull St. on Madison Square.

BENEFITS

200 CLUB BOSTON BUTT SALE The Two Hundred Club is now taking pre-orders for their annual Boston Butts fundraiser sale. Pick-up for the sale will be from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 18, 2019, at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, at 1050 Carl Griffin Dr. in Savannah.

Boston Butts will be $25 for approximately 5 lbs. of smoked, fully cooked meat prepared by the best pit masters in the area. Orders of ten or more can be delivered upon request. All proceeds go directly to families of fallen first responders. 25 Fri., Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 912-721-4418. Liesl.

Tanner@SavannahLodging.com. facebook. com/events/2424076861040063/. chathamsheriff.org. Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, 1050 Carl Griffin Drive.

THE BIG FLAMINGO PINK PARTY The event is a networking social and fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia and attendees are kindly asked to

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make a minimum $10 cash donation to the organization, which will support Komen Coastal Georgia’s 2019 Savannah Big Wigs campaign. Guests are encouraged to wear their best pink attire to the event, and will enjoy appetizers and a signature cocktail by Flying Fish, desserts by Wicked Cakes, a cash bar, live music by the Marsh Tacky Buckaroos, photography by Shot by Somi Studios, door prizes, and the best networking in Savannah. Tue., Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m. flyingfishbarandgrill.webs.com/. The Flying Fish, 7906 E. Hwy 80.

CASINO NIGHT GALA & AUCTION Put on your poker face & get ready for a night of casino games, auctions fun. Play blackjack, place bids on silent auction items, and even win big to raise money for Savannah Children’s Theatre’s 16th season, which includes shows like “Matilda,” “Zombie Prom,” and “Seussical.” There’s a Kids Party at the same time, so the whole family can enjoy a night out. The silent auction is web-based, so you can bid on items from your phone while you eat dinner, play roulette, or talk theatre with SCT teachers & volunteers. 75 Fri., Oct. 18, 6:30-10:30 p.m. 9122389015. eventinfo@savannahchildrenstheatre.org. facebook.com/events/518060888942815/. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. SCI FANS FOR SENIORS DRIVE Members of the community who would like to donate a new box fan or make a cash donation to purchase a fan may come by SCI’s headquarters at 3025 Bull Street, Savannah between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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

Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St.

CLASSES, CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

CONNECT SAVANNAH | OCT 16 - 22, 2019

“PECULIAR ABODE” MACRAME WALL HANGING WORKSHOP $65 Fri., Oct. 18, 6 p.m. 2418 De Soto Ave, 2418 De Soto Avenue.

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

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

2019 FAITH-BASED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SUMMIT Did you know that statistics show that 60% of individuals affected by a disaster turn to their spiritual leaders first for guidance?

Everyday within Chatham County, Faith Based Organizations are working to improve the quality of life of individuals within our community. Come out to the 2019 Faith Based Emergency Preparedness Summit and learn from experienced professionals in the emergency management field how to better prepare members of your congregation to respond to and recover from emergency or disaster events. FREE 36 Fri., Oct. 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (912) 201-4500.

mawhiteaker@chathamcounty.org. events. constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5ov auneab&oeidk=a07eglqepp7b480e817. The Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. AN AFTERNOON WITH CHEMISTRY Join the Coastal Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society for a free community event to celebrate National Chemistry Week and learn about the importance of chemistry in everyday life.

Learn about this year’s theme, Marvelous Metals, with several exciting hands-on activities. Free Sun., Oct. 20, 1:30 p.m. ci.savannah.ga.us/cityweb/p&tweb.nsf/0/ c9c342a5f25dc0d885256c5a004a73e2?Op enDocument. Morrell Park, River Street.

AYURVEDIC SEASONAL BALANCE WORKSHOP Learn to create self-care rituals rooted in the self-healing science of Ayurveda, As the seasons shift our self-care rituals should be modified so as to balance our inner and outer environments. Learn how to read your blueprint and make informed decisions regarding your health and well-being. $35 adv; $45 day of. Call the studio for more info or to register. 912-200-4809. $45 Sat., Oct. 19, 1:30-4:30 p.m. 912-200-4809. bebalanced@syb.life. savannahyogabarre. com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

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 CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH Basic Conversational French is an introductory course that will help develop your listening, reading and writing abilities.

As you grow in your knowledge of the French language, you will be able to greet new people, talk about yourself, plan activities and so much more! Instruction will also include how to develop sentences, answer questions and make comparisons using the present tense. This class will consist of lecture, audio, visuals and speaking in partners and whole group skits.

No book is necessary as the instructor will provide handouts. 115 Mondays, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 9124782560. adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu. academics. georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/french/.

Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. BASIC SELF DEFENSE Essential self-defense for adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah.com.

Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street.

BEGINNING BELLY DANCE CLASSES Taught by Happenstance Bellydance.

All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940.

happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com.

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

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

Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave. COCKTAIL CLASSES Congress Street Up hosts Cocktail Classes every Monday and Tuesday night at 6pm.

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. $40 Mondays, Tuesdays, 6 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 This class is designed for those with an established understanding of ballet who wish to expand that knowledge with ongoing practice. $200 City Resident/$240 Non-City Resident Wednesdays. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

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

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

COUNTRY TWO STEP GROUP CLASS Join us every week to learn how to dance to the classics and modern day songs of country music. All levels welcomebeginners to advanced. Each week will progress from the previous. First week is the top of the month and runs for 4 weeks. Sign up today! $40 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com.

Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. CREATIVITY COACHING Do you have a creative idea but don’t know where to start? Is it time to move forward with your project? Work with your very own creativity coach and learn how to blast through blocks, plan your time, and enjoy the richness of a creative life. You’re Invited To A Free Masterclass: 5 Steps to Turning Your Talents and Expertise Into A Successful Online Coaching Business (even if you have no idea how to get started!) See website for more info at www.laurenl.com/creativity_ coaching/ or contact Creativity@LaurenL. com ongoing. Online, ---.

DRUM FOLK: A RIDDIMIC RESCUE Join a new folk and funk cultural movement built within the classic traditions of GullahGeechee cultural legacy. Learn about juba, hand jive, ring play, ring shout, tambourine, riddimic movement, and vocalization along with the various regional drum legacies connecting national and international culture. $12 per 1.5 hour session Wednesdays, 7 p.m. nowgriot1@aol.com. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. DUI PREVENTION GROUP Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers.

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

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

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. LECTURE: PLAGUES AND THE PARADOX OF PROGRESS: WHY THE WORLD IS GETTING HEALTHIER IN WORRISOME WAYS

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First Annual Trustees’ Garden Christmas Festival Saturday, December 21st 11:00am – 7:30pm

Featuring Real Snow! and activities for all ages:

Snow Tubing (Real Snow) Trackless Train

Home Alone (1990) on Kehoe Square

Bouncy House

Musical Performances

Rock Wall Climbing

Food Trucks

Portraits with Santa Claus

Marketplace with Local Vendors and Last Minute Gifts!

23 foot Christmas Tree

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Trustees’ Garden 2019 SAVANNAH,GA

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Thomas Bollyky will explore ‘Why the news about the global decline of infectious diseases is not all good’. There is a paradox in global health: the extraordinary progress being made in overcoming the bacteria, viruses, and parasites that were pervasive in poor societies is causing new sources of instability and impoverishment that threaten to undo all the good that has occurred.

Presented by Savannah Council on World Affairs. Thu., Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID VETERANS For some members of the military, the battle doesn’t end when they leave the battlefield.

Mental Health First Aid for Veterans teaches people how to notice and respond to signs of mental health and addiction challenges with a specific focus on the cultural factors related to military life. Light breakfast and lunch will be served during the workshop. Fri., Oct. 18, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. https://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ ce/programs/mhfaveterans/. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. MODERN/AFRICAN FUSION This class is designed for those with an established understanding of dance who wish to expand that knowledge with ongoing practice. $200 City Resident/$240 Non-City Resident Thursdays. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES: ALL INSTRUMENTS, ALL AGES Portman’s Music Academy offers private lessons on piano, guitar (electric, acoustic, classical), mandolin, ukulele, banjo, bass guitar, drums, percussion, voice, clarinet, saxophone (alto and tenor), oboe, flute, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, DJ, Pro Logic, Composition, Ear Training, violin, viola, and cello. Group classes for beginner piano and guitar. Music Adventures for ages 5 to 7. ongoing. 912354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. NAMI (NAT’L ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION CLASS Class designed for loved ones of individuals with mental illness. Provides up-to-date info about range of mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders, care giving strategies, self-care, management of stress and emotional overload, and guidance on locating local support and services. FREE Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Pam at 912-401-2689. milfield@bellsouth.net. Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. OCEAN TO TABLE: GEORGIA SHRIMP Celebrate local Georgia shrimp during an afternoon workshop at UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Brunswick Office! Discover the history of Georgia’s shrimping industry. Talk to experts in seafood safety and food sciences while sampling Georgia shrimp and receive tips on how you can confidently and safely purchase and prepare local seafood. This class is part of the Ocean to Table series of seafood workshops for adults in coastal 38 Georgia. Ocean to Table is a collaboration

between UGA Cooperative Extension and UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Register online by October 11. $32 Fri., Oct. 18, 1-4 p.m. 912-598-3345.

Kayla270@uga.edu. gacoast.uga.edu/event/ ocean-to-table-georgia-shrimp/. gacoast. uga.edu. UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, 715 Bay Street.

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.

SALSA DANCING This class is open to all skill levels. Learn everything from the basic steps to the more intricate moves, and leave with the confidence to dance outside of the classroom. $120 City Resident/$160 NonCity Resident Mondays. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets.

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. SNAP BENEFITS EVENT WHAT: The Garden City Empowerment Center and Step Up Savannah are partnering to help qualified people in Chatham County access SNAP benefits. SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, is a federal nutrition program that helps individuals and families stretch their food budget and buy healthy food by providing monthly benefits via an EBT card. During this event, Step Up Savannah will help determine if individuals and households are eligible to receive SNAP benefits and help them through the application process. Step Up will also offer assistance to those who need to renew their eligibility to receive SNAP benefits. This event is free and open to the public and a great opportunity to speak to a program representative face-to-face, ask any questions, and gain access to this critical assistance program. Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m.

Garden City Empowerment Center, 4704 Augusta Rd. 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.

UB HENNA CO: HENNA WORKSHOP

$45 Thu., Oct. 17, 6 p.m. 2418 De Soto Ave, 2418 De Soto Avenue.

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

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

ABENI CULTURAL ARTS DANCE CLASSES Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni. For more info visit https://www.abeniculturalarts.com or call 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@ gmail.com. abeniculturalarts.com.

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

CHATHAM SAILING CLUB Friday evening social event at the clubhouse. Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. cdixon604@aol.com. Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. COASTAL BEAD SOCIETY Our mission is to further the art of beading and bead education within our membership and our communities.

Visit website for more info regarding the next Bead-In Class or the next CBS Meeting! ongoing. coastalbeadsociety. com/coastalbeadsociety-com. cgc. georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

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

Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center (in the 2nd floor studio), first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am - 1pm.

Visit website for more updates! ongoing. fiberguildsav.com. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. HOSTESS CITY TOASTMASTERS CLUB Toastmasters International is an organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, seminars, and contests.

Regardless of your level of comfort with public speaking, you will find a club that is interested in helping you improve your speaking abilities. Free Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs.org. bullstreetlabs.com. Bull Street Labs, 2222

Bull St. 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 HOME COOKERY CLUB This is a group for home cooks and bakers to expand, explore, and inspire our skills. Come join us in sharing our culinary adventures. This is a place where we can exchange resources, ideas, and our tastes for food adventure and bring it all home. Meets the second Saturday of every month from 1-3pm. Free ongoing.

None. SavHomeCookeryClub@gmail.com. friendshipcoffeecompany.com/index.html.

Friendship Coffee Company, 205 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Ste I. SAVANNAH SACRED HARP SINGERS Savannah Sacred Harp Singers welcome you to join our monthly community singing on the second Saturday of the month from 2-4pm at Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church.

Sacred Harp is an American tradition of singing hymns in four part harmony. No particular religious affiliation is required or endorsed. All are welcome. No experience necessary. ongoing. Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church, 10050 Ferguson Ave. SCAD DAILY TOURS SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, in Savannah, Atlanta, and Hong Kong. Tours allow prospective students an opportunity to view classrooms and administrative buildings, galleries, residence halls and dining facilities and see where our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. Free MondaysSaturdays. scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/ daily-tours. scad.edu/. Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072.

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

Cheeseboard + wine deals to be had.

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

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. WRUU 107.5 FM ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE

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WRUU’s Annual Pledge Drive is going on now through Oct. 18th! Go to https://www. wruu.org/ and click the DONATE button to donate $107.5 as a one time donation, or make it a $10.00 a month recurring donation and receive an awesome travel mug!

Through Oct. 18. 912-712-5077. program@ wruu.org. wruu.org/. facebook.com/ savsoundings. Savannah Soundings - WRUU - 107.5, 307 E. Harris Street.

CONCERTS

ACOUSTIC HOUSE CONCERT: RHYAN SINCLAIR Rising star Rhyan Sinclair, whose album “Barnstormer” was listed on Saving Country Music’s Essential Albums of 2018, comes to Savannah Yoga Barre for an intimate acoustic concert. This 18-year old singersongwriter from KY will be here for one show only! Family-friendly event. Bring a chair if you’re unable to sit on the floor.

Concert is free; tips and merchandise purchases are appreciated. Free Sun., Oct. 20, 7-8 p.m. 912-200-4809. bebalanced@ syb.life. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

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 Saturdays, 8 p.m. savannahtheatre.com. savannahtheatre. com. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St.

CONFERENCES

CORROSION PRESENTATION: BUILDING THE FIRST “STEAMSHIP” IN HISTORY Historian and author John Laurence Busch will attempt to re-calibrate your mind before showing why the proposition of making the first crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by a “steamship” was met with a mixture of skepticism and fear. He then will show how Captain Moses Rogers designed and built a revolutionary craft that addressed that skepticism and fear, and also dealt with the increasing problem of corrosion. The resulting vessel -- the Savannah -- represents the first example of globalized technology in history. (Free and open to the public.

Ballroom A.) Free Mon., Oct. 21, 5:10-6:10 p.m. sermacs2019.org/. Savannah Marriott Riverfront, 100 Gen. McIntosh Blvd.

EVENTS

17 SOUTH HAUNTED FOREST Do you dare to enter the 17 South Haunted Forest after the sun goes down and night begins to fall? Shadows take on a life of their own in this forest, located just a few

Fix Your Own Bike Night

A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. Free Trolley transportation, Indie Arts Market, and Kids Art Activities.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 6PM-8:3OPM, BIKE WALK SAVANNAH, 1301A LINCOLN STREET, SAVANNAH. SUGGESTED DONATION: $5 EMAIL HENRY AT BIKES@BIKEWALKSAVANNAH.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS. miles outside Savannah. Find out what’s lurking in the darkness of the 17 South Haunted Forest, including six terrifying attractions and horrifying haunts from a ghoulish graveyard to terrifying clowns. Are you brave enough to try? Presented by 17 South in association with the Richmond Hill High School Drama Club. $20 Fri., Oct. 18, 7 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 19, 7 p.m. 912-4175377. info@17SouthHauntedForest.com. facebook.com/events/975349282801430/.

17 South, 5899 N Coastal Hwy. 2019 CANDLELIGHT VIGIL $20 Fri., Oct. 18, 6 p.m. The Local on Laurel, 606 North Laurel Street.

40 ACRES AND A MULE TOUR This is the story of Savannah and its significant role of promoting slavery throughout the South and it’s the story 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.

Private tours only. $40 ongoing. 912-6594383. rumpel@40acresandamule.org.

40acresandamule.org.

BACK N BLACK AN AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND $20-$40 Sat., Oct. 19, 7 p.m. coachs.net.

Coach’s Corner, 3016 E. Victory Dr. CAPITAL DEFENSE CONFERENCE:

TELLING THE CLIENT’S STORY Free Mon., Oct. 21, 9 a.m. Embassy Suites, 605 W Oglethorpe Avenue.

COCKTAILS & COSTUMES AT MOSAIC Join us for an evening inspired by the costumed balls thrown by members of the Jekyll Island Club. We will explore Victorian gothic horror, deadly stories of the Jekyll Island Club, and other spooky-themed activities. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded.

If you don’t have a costume, we’ll provide some masks – so come anyway! Tickets include light hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets. Reserve your spot early. Space is limited, and reservations are required.

21+ preferred, I.D. required for drinks. $30 Fri., Oct. 18, 7-9 p.m. 912-689-9294. sjackson@jekyllisland.com. facebook.com/ events/2448145575503949/. Mosaic: The Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Stable Road.

CONTRA DANCE Come join in the fun of contra and squares and a couple of waltzes. ContraForce Band from Charleston will play tunes in high energy Celtic fusion styling. Joyce Murlless and Bob Beattie will teach and prompt the dancing. Easy to learn, no experience or partner needed, two left feet accepted, come early for beginner lesson, casual dress, teens and up. Friendly and alcohol free setting. Hoffner Social Hall at St Paul’s Lutheran Church (31st Street @ Bull St) $9 or $6 students and members Sat., Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. 9128266504. d79vincent@gmail. com. facebook.com/savfolkmusic. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 W

31st 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. 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 Hilliard’s Abercorn across from Lowe’s.

FALL OYSTER ROAST & LOW COUNTRY BOIL FUNDRAISER $45-$80 Sat., Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

FROM DROWNING TO DYSENTERY: A DEADLY LOOK AT FORT PULASKI Fort Pulaski might not have its own ghost story, but our island has certainly witnessed its fair share of the macabre. Tour participants should be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to maneuver in low lighting. It is recommended that participants dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. $18 Fri., Oct. 18, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 19, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m. nps.gov/fortpulaski. Fort Pulaski, US Highway 80 E. HALLOWEEN HIKE Take a walk with your Trick or Treaters down the forest trail to meet and gather goodies from friendly animal characters. Mother Earth will be there to show you the way and along the trail to the various character and candy stops along the hike. There will be crafts, face painting, a fossil hunt and many more monstrous activities await your arrival.​$10 adults, $5 children, cash only Fri., Oct. 18, 5 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 19, 5 p.m. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION’S 2019 ANNUAL GALA The 2019 Gala – themed “Call of the Triton’s Horn” – is a multifaceted event, designed to give guests a glimpse into the important work HSF does to save Savannah’s buildings, places, and stories.

The elegant affair will begin with privately hosted cocktail parties from 5:30-7 p.m., after which, attendees will head to Forsyth for a silent auction, mingling, and a sumptuous dinner from 7-9 p.m. Live musical entertainment and dancing will cap off the enchanted evening, which concludes at 11 p.m. Dance music will be provided by

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John Brackett and the Equinox All Stars. 250 Sat., Oct. 19, 5:30-11 p.m. 912-233-7787. nmooers@myHSF.org. facebook.com/ events/734062790362787/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. 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.

ISLANDS FARMERS’ MARKET Islands Farmers Market offers local food vendors with fresh & local produce, meats, baked goods, seasonings, and so much more. There are also always artisan vendors onsite with jewelry, yard decor, handcrocheted and sewn items, and many more handmade and unique wares. Come out and meet our vendors and your neighbors at Islands Farmers Market at the corner of Hwy 80 E and Quarterman Dr (on the way to Tybee) on the grounds of Lighthouse Baptist Church Saturdays 9-1. Free Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. islandsfarmersmarket@gmail. com. islandsfarmersmarket.org. Islands Farmers’ Market, 401 Quarterman Dr. 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.

LET’S ROAM’S SAVANNAH GHOST HUNT Things haven’t always been peachy in Georgia. On this ghoulish Savannah ghost tour, explore the horrific past of the city’s best landmarks and meet the ghosts who haunt the streets to this day. What treasure can be found in the Pirates’ House? What’s that chill in Madison Square? Find out on this ghost tour of Savannah. 11 Through Dec. 31, 2021. support@letsroam.com. letsroam. com/ghost_tours/Ghost_Savannah_ Scavenger_Hunt?utm_source=partner&utm_ medium=connectsavghost. Savannah, Savannah.

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. MAKERS MARKET OCTOBER 40 Shop 11 Savannah makers and artists

Yellow Fever in Savannah 1820

In October the Museum will present a dramatic recreation of early 19th century life when yellow fever ravaged the city. Costumed interpreters portray residents coping with the realities of life during a catastrophe with an exploration of death and funeral customs, medical treatments as well as how various sectors of the population dealt with events. $16 ADVANCE, $19 AT DOOR FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, 7 P.M. DAVENPORTHOUSEMUSEUM.ORG. DAVENPORT HOUSE, 324 EAST STATE ST.

offering jewelry, leather goods, home goods, bath products, original artwork, photography, candles, apparel, plants and more. Sun., Oct. 20, noon. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. MAKERS MARKET SAVANNAH: OCTOBER MARKET Come out and shop over 10 local savannah makers, artists and creatives.

Maker categories are Ceramics, Jewelry, Apparel, Original Illustrations, Leather Goods, Home Goods, Bath products, Fine Art, Accessories and more. Sun., Oct. 20, 12-5 p.m. makersmarketsavannah@ gmail.com. facebook.com/ events/408703246693697/?ti=icl. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK Come celebrate life at this walk with a mission to end breast cancer, celebrating Survivors & Caregivers, those who may

have lost the battle to breast cancer. It’s a 3.5 mile course you can complete any way you want. There will be stage activities, food trucks, bounce houses, kid activities, a survivor tent, and stories of survival. No charge, but must register. Sat., Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m. 912-355-1378. lauren.mcgrath@cancer. org. makingstrideswalk.org/savannahga.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. MASQUERADE IN THE MANSION Don your masks for a momentous night of revelry in the beautiful, historic Telfair Academy for its 200th anniversary.

Presented by Telfair’s William Jay Society, this year’s Masquerade in the Mansion brings a unique Savannah theme to the annual soirée: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, a celebration of the city’s notorious characters and the novel’s intrigue while masked merrymakers mingle, dance, and explore Telfair’s original building in all its spooky splendor. This event is open to anyone at least 21 years old. Contact

Calli Laundré at laundrec@telfair.org or 912.790.8807 to reserve your spot. See website for details Fri., Oct. 18, 8 p.m.

912-790-8807. telfair.org/event/midnightmasquerade-in-the-mansion/. telfair.org.

Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. 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. OCTOBER BIRTHPLACE GENERAL TOURS $15 Sat., Oct. 19, noon. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. $15 Tue., Oct. 22, noon. juliettegordonlowbirthplace. org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave. OCTOBER GIRL SCOUT TROOP EXPERIENCE $13 Fri., Oct. 18, 8:45 a.m. juliettegordonlowbirthplace. org/. $13 Sat., Oct. 19, 8:45 a.m. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave. OCTOBER: OVER TEA CUPS: A GIRL SCOUT SENIOR/AMBASSADOR AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCE $20 Mon., Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, 10 East Oglethorpe Ave. 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.

ROYAL LIBRAS $15-$450 Sun., Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m. Island Breeze, 2818 Montgomery St. SAVANNAH DATE NIGHT Savannah Date Night will be a fun, educational, and interactive evening based on the New York Times bestseller, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman. You’ll have a chance to relax, have a drink, and even meet other couples if you like. After the cocktail hour, your co-leaders will guide you through helpful communication strategies to improve your relationship.

You’ll hear what they have to say, see them role-play the concepts in front of you, and then give you a chance to practice each skill privately with your partner. $75 per couple Fri., Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. 912-349-9812. tricia@georgiaspeechcoaching.com. familyfirsttherapy.com/event/savannahdate-night-10-19-19/. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

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SAVANNAH PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS MEETUP Come and have drinks and share personal injury case stories with other lawyers in Savannah. We are professional network of legal professionals comprised of attorneys, law students, legal professional staff, recruiters and legal industry and technology.

This meetup is designed to provide live networking opportunities and support for legal professional in Savannah. We started this event to connect legal professionals and we host this event monthly. Our events are both productive and social allowing members to meet, network, build business referrals, and grow their legal careers. FREE Fri., Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-noon.

404-885-1983. lanlhalexanda@gmail.com. attorneykennugent.com/. Savannah Station, 601 Cohen St. SAVANNAH SCAVENGER HUNT: HISTORIC SAVANNAH ADVENTURE Georgia’s great east coast city has centuries of history at every turn. On this fun-filled Savannah scavenger hunt, we make a loop around downtown in search of storied buildings, great green spaces and Savannah River views. Where do pirates hang their hat? How does Chippewa Square link the city’s founder to Forrest Gump? Find out on this scavenger hunt of Savannah. 11 Through Dec. 31, 2021, 8 a.m. support@letsroam.com. letsroam. com/scavenger_hunt/historic_savannah_ scavenger_hunt?utm_source=partner&utm_ medium=connectsav. Savannah, Savannah.

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. SHIFT PINK $10 Thu., Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District, 520 Bryan 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.

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.

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1 “___ Can” (2008 campaign slogan) 6 Shoes in the 2015 “What are those?!” meme 11 Part of MRE 14 Word repeated on “Teletubbies” 15 Accounting inspection 16 FX in the Transformers series, e.g.

17 “Let’s change the subject” 19 Product of the mined?

20 Egyptian cross 21 Scratch or scuff 22 Oregon lake where you can drive around the rim 24 T-bone region 26 They may be pulled 27 “Baby Driver” actor Ansel 30 Private response?

31 ___ Laredo (city on the Rio Grande) 32 “Go on! Git!” 33 Perform like Migos 36 Instrument with a conical bore 37 Survey choice found in the four theme answers 38 Dash, for one 39 Pieces to be played 40 Breed like salmon 41 Symbol of Canada 42 State capital where Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock was born 44 Declutter

45 Twain, actually 47 “___ n’est pas une pipe”: Magritte 48 Outcast 49 Half of a dance?

50 Ice melter 54 Magician Shin ___, “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” winner 55 Expression when someone suddenly needs help 58 One, in Italy 59 Sewing machine inventor Howe 60 Their work is often in anthologies 61 50-Across, in French 62 Send, as a payment 63 Chilean mountain range

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1 When repeated, a “Seinfeld” catchphrase 2 “Ghostbusters” character 3 Did well at Battleship 4 Heartfelt sign-off 5 H.S. course 6 Settlers of ___ (board game) 7 Industrial region of Germany 8 Shelley work 9 Advertisement insert 10 Clavicle neighbor 11 Healing through nature, e.g.

12 “Hollywood Squares” option 13 Arena levels

18 Leave unmentioned 23 Show initiative 25 Gold, to Pizarro 26 Figure above a 9 or 0, for short 27 1961 space chimp 28 Auto maintenance task 29 Type of power in Iceland 30 Either side of Aruba, for instance?

32 Overdoes the fandom, slangily 34 “Because Freedom Can’t Protect Itself” org.

35 Squishy Easter candy 37 Reason to put up a “Danger” sign on a drilling site 38 Marriott competitor 40 ___-Kinney (band that formed in Olympia, Wash.)

41 Dropped item 43 Former Big Four record co.

44 Unwrap hastily 45 In the high 70s 46 Patrik of the Winnipeg Jets 47 X-ray area, maybe 49 It may be spiced with cardamom 51 Waltzed through 52 Troubadour’s instrument 53 Julia Roberts’s “Ocean’s Eleven” role 56 “I Think You Should Leave” star Robinson 57 Superfund agcy.

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TALK MURDER TO ME LIVE: SAVANNAH $25 Wed., Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. TASTE OF THE WORLD Savannah North Area Women’s Missionary Society presents this event. $10 Sat., Oct. 19, 3 p.m. New Hope AME Church, 105 Brogdon Rd. 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. 912-988-1281. savannasocialmedia@gmail.com. facebook. com/201TapasLounge/. 201 Tapas Lounge, 201 James Blackburn Drive.

THE SWEETEST DAY AND DATE!

$40 Sat., Oct. 19, 1 p.m. Coastal Empire Beer Co., 79 Ross Rd. TRUSTEES GARDEN CLUB 2019 GREENERY SALE Trustees’ Garden Club is selling holiday wreaths, garlands, topiaries, flowers and bows. In addition to Georgia Olive Farms Chef’s Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we will be offering Georgia Pecans wrapped in a burlap bag suitable for gift-giving.

Please place your order on-line at www. trusteesgardenclub.com. Orders must be placed by Friday, October 18. Corporate Orders will be delivered on Monday, December 2. Orders without flowers may be picked up on Tuesday, December

2 between 1-3pm. Orders that include flowers may be picked up on Wednesday, December 3 between 11am-2pm. All orders may be picked up at Wormsloe Historic Site. Delivery may be requested on orders over $250.00 within a 25-mile radius of Savannah. Visit www.trusteesgardenclub. com to see the variety of products we offer and to place an order. Through Oct. 18.

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

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

“We can’t change anything until we get some fresh ideas, until we begin to see things differently,” wrote Aries psychologist James Hillman. I agree. And that’s very good news for you Aries people. In my view, you are more attracted to and excited by fresh ideas than any other sign of the zodiac. That’s why you have the potential to become master initiators of transformation. One of my favorite types of plot twists in your life story occurs when you seek out fresh ideas and initiate transformations not only in your own behalf, but also for those you care about.

I bet the coming weeks will bring at least one of those plot twists.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Metaphorically speaking, Taurus, you are now crossing a bridge. Behind you is the intriguing past; in front of you, the even more intriguing future. You can still decide to return to where you came from. Or else you could pick up your pace, and race ahead at twice the speed. You might even make the choice to linger on the bridge for a while; to survey the vast vistas that are visible and contemplate more leisurely the transition you’re making. Only you know what’s best for you, of course. But if you asked me, I’d be in favor of lingering on the bridge for a while.

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As I write this, I’m sitting in a café near two women at another table. One sports a gold cashmere headscarf and pentagram necklace. The other wears a dark blue pantsuit and a silver broach that’s the glyph for Gemini the Twins. HeadScarf shuffles a deck of Tarot cards and asks PantSuit what she’d like to find out during the divination she is about to receive. “I would very much like you to tell me what I really really want,” PantSuit says with a chuckle. “I’m sure that once I find out that big secret, I’ll be able to accomplish wonders.” I hope the rest of you Geminis will be on a similar mission in the coming weeks. Do whatever it takes to get very clear about what you want most.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates was meandering through an Athenian marketplace, gazing at the appealing and expensive items for sale. “How many things there are in this world that I do not want,” he exclaimed with satisfaction. I recommend you cultivate that liberated attitude. Now is a perfect time to celebrate the fact that there are countless treasures and pleasures you don’t need in order to be charmed and cheerful about your life.

For extra credit, add this nuance from Henry David Thoreau: People are rich in proportion to the number of things they can afford to let alone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

I invite you to try this exercise. Imagine that one springtime you grow a garden filled with flowers that rabbits like to nibble: petunias, marigolds, gazanias, and pansies. This is a place whose only purpose is to give gifts to a wild, sweet part of nature. It’s blithely impractical. You do it for your own senseless, secret joy. It appeals to the dreamy lover of life in you.

Got all that, Leo? Now, in accordance with current astrological omens, I suggest you actually try to fulfill a fantasy comparable to that one in the coming weeks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

My Virgo friend Lola got a text-message from her Scorpio buddy Tanya. “Why don’t you come over and chill with me and my demons? It’ll be entertaining, I promise! My inner jerks are howlingly funny tonight.” Here’s what Lola texted back: “Thanks but no thanks, sweetie. I’ve been making big breakthroughs with my own demons—giving them the attention they crave without caving in to their outrageous demands—and for now I need to work on stabilizing our new relationship. I can’t risk bringing extra demons into the mix.” I suspect this is an accurate description of what could be happening for you, Virgo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

In ancient holy texts from India, soma was said to be a drink that enhanced

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awareness and alertness. According to modern scholars, it may have been a blend of poppy, ephedra, and cannabis. In Norse mythology, the beverage called the Mead of Suttungr conferred poetic inspiration and the ability to solve any riddle. One of its ingredients was honey. In Slavic folklore, raskovnik is an herb with the magic power to unlock what’s locked and uncover hidden treasures. It’s not a four-leaf clover, but resembles it. I invite you Libras to fantasize about using these three marvels. To do so will potentize your imagination, thereby boosting the cosmic forces that will be working in your favor to enhance your awareness, confer inspiration, solve riddles, unlock what’s locked, and find hidden treasures.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Inventor Buckminster Fuller (1895–1983) was a visionary genius in numerous fields, including architecture, design, engineering, and futurism. In the course of earning 40 honorary doctorates, he traveled widely. It was his custom to wear three watches, each set to a different time: one to the zone where he currently was, another to where he had recently departed, and a third to where he would journey next. “I know that I am not a category,” he wrote. “I am not a thing—a noun. I seem to be a verb.” I recommend his approach to you in the coming weeks, Scorpio. Be a verb! Allow your identity to be fluid, your plans adjustable, your ideas subject to constant revision.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“Art is good for my soul precisely because it reminds me that we have souls in the first place,” said actress Tilda Swinton.

How about you, Sagittarius? What reminds you that you have a soul in the first place? Beloved animals? Favorite music?

A stroll amidst natural wonders? Unpredictable, fascinating sexual experiences?

The vivid and mysterious dreams you have at night? Whatever stimuli bring you into visceral communion with your soul, I urge you to seek them out in abundance.

It’s Soul-Cherishing and Soul-Enhancing Time for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The coming weeks will be a favorable time to arrange a series of high-level meetings between your body, mind, and soul. You might even consider staging an extravagant conference-like festival and festival-like conference. The astrological omens suggest that your body, mind, and soul are now primed to reveal choice secrets and tips to each other. They are all more willing and eager than usual to come up with productive new synergies that will enable each to function with more panache and effectiveness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“I believe in inhabiting contradictions,” writes Aquarian author and activist Angela Davis. “I believe in making contradictions productive, not in having to choose one side or the other side. As opposed to choosing either or choosing both.” I think Davis’s approach will work well for you in the coming weeks. It’s not just that the contradictions will be tolerable; they will be downright fertile, generous, and beneficent. So welcome them; honor them; allow them to bless you with their tricky opportunities and unexpected solutions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Piscean pianist Frédéric Chopin (1801–1849) was a poetic genius whose music was full of sweetness and grace.

“Without equal in his generation,” said more than one critic. Today, more than 170 years after his death, his work remains popular. Recently an Italian sound designer named Remo de Vico created an original new Chopin piece that featured all 21 of the master’s piano nocturnes being played simultaneously. (You can hear it here: tinyurl.com/NewChopin.) As you might imagine, it’s a gorgeous mess, too crammed with notes to truly be enjoyable, but interesting nevertheless. I’ll counsel you to avoid a similar fate in the coming weeks, Pisces. It’s fine to be extravagant and expansive and mulitfaceted; just don’t overdo it.

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The Wicked South Haunted Corn Maze at Madrac Farms in Rincon celebrates the 4th season of Halloween excitement, this year completely outside mixed within the darkness of a corn field. $15 Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. 912-5967639. wickedsouthproductions@gmail. com. wickedsouthproductions.com. madracfarms.com. Madrac Farms, 580 Ralph Rahn Road.

YELLOW FEVER IN SAVANNAH 1820 In October the Museum will present a dramatic recreation of early 19th century life when yellow fever ravaged the city.

Costumed interpreters portray residents coping with the realities of life during a catastrophe with an exploration of death and funeral customs, medical treatments as well as how various sectors of the population dealt with events. $16 advance, $19 at door Fridays, Saturdays, 7 p.m. davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St.

FESTIVALS

FALL FESTIVAL Peruse local handmade goods, tie-dye your own Bee Cause t-shirt, enjoy kombucha and cold brews by Fete Chalet and food

by BowTie Barbecue or Dark Shark Tacos, and more. Sat., Oct. 19, 10 a.m. kristin@ savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

THE GREAT OGEECHEE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL A weekend of mouth-watering seafood, live entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival rides and so much more. Headliners are The Marshall Tucker Band with David Lee Murphy and Crawford & Power. $8 advance, $10 door Oct. 18-20. J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

SAVANNAH BEE COMPANY’S 2ND ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL Celebrate the Season at Savannah Bee Company’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival! Food and drinks provided by Bowtie BBQ, Dark Shark Tacos, Fete Chalet, and SBC’s own mead bar. Enjoy live music by Danielle Hicks & the Resistance. Shop handmade goods from local artists and vendors and participate in crafts and activities for all ages. Free Sat., Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

912-629-0908. kristin@savannahbee.com.

Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

FITNESS

6:00 A.M. CLASSES STARTING IN OCTOBER 6:00 a.m. Yoga & Barre classes beginning in October at Savannah Yoga Barre. Karma Classes are only $8 drop-in! Tues/Thurs: All Levels Yoga Flow with Rob begins 10/8. Wednesdays: Barre with Terry begins 10/16. Get up early to workout before going to work! Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E. Victory Dr. $8 Tuesdays-Thursdays, 6-7 a.m. 912-200-4809. bebalanced@syb.life. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

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.

732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail. com.

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. CANDLELIGHT YIN YOGA Breathe, slow down, let go. Join Laura for a special Candlelight Yin Yoga Class. This is a great way to wind down your work week by practicing self-care. You’ll move into supported yoga poses, soften, relax, and breathe. This meditative practice works to release long held tension in fascia and connective tissues. Dress in layers, bring socks, a pillow - whatever you need to get comfortable. $18 for everyone. Class repeats on Nov 15 and Dec 6. $18 Fri., Oct. 18, 6:45-8 p.m. 912-200-4809. bebalanced@ syb.life. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive.

CORE AND MORE WITH MADISON Mondays, 6 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. 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 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. LUNCH CRUNCH WITH CHRISTIAN Mondays, 11:30 a.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. LUNCH CRUNCH WITH MADISON Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton 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. POWER YOGA PRINCIPLES This class is intended for students who are new to Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, as well as those hoping to learn more about finding their best alignment in each of the poses.

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learning experience over eight weeks, new students may join at any time. This class is NOT HEATED. $19 Drop-In ($16 for military/ students/55+) Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

9123492756. info@savannahpoweryoga. com. savannahpoweryoga.com/schedule. savannahpoweryoga.com. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit J-3.

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. TRX CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TRX FUNCTIONAL TRAINING WITH SHAWN All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. VINYASA YOGA In this vinyasa yoga class you will experience dynamic movements while linking breath, building heat, and endurance.

This class is open to all levels. We will explore each pose with special attention to alignment. This class will be the perfect way to start your week and stay energized. $10 Mondays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. WEIGHTED WORKOUT A 45 minute, total body workout that includes a 5 minute warm-up and a 5 minute cool-down/stretch. We will use dumbbells and steps to perform compound functional movements to maximize workout time. $10 Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@westbroadstreetymca. org. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. YOGA - $10 FLOW A dynamic flow class designed to strengthen your body and energize your day. All levels welcome -- from beginner to experienced yogi -- move through challenges to find your personal change. Practiced to 44 light music. Mondays @ 6AM, Tuesdays

@ 6PM, Thursdays @ 4:30PM, Fridays @ 9:30AM, Saturdays @ 9:45AM. $10.

TheHubSavannah.com, 4505 Habersham Street, 912.356.8280 $10 Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturdays, 9:45-11 a.m. and Mondays, 6-7 a.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, 5:45 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:20 p.m. 912-350-4030. memorialhealth.com/.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. 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.

New to the studio? 3 Weeks Unlimited class pass $30. Membership options to suit your schedule and budget. We want to welcome you to our studio family and help you on your way to living comfortably in 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.

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

VIP OFFICE GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING Join us in celebration of our Grand Opening & ribbon cutting as VIP Office Garden City.

We’ll have food, prizes, give-aways and presentations as well as a few featured vendors. Buffet lunch and beverages. RSVP by 10/8 to rsvp@vipoffice.com to be entered to win a giant basket of chocolates! free Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. 9129648400. rsvp@ vipoffice.com. vipoffice.com. VIP Office Garden City, 421 US Highway 80 West.

4TH ANNUAL GULLAH FOOD FESTIVAL Free Oct. 19, 11 a.m. Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, 12 Georgianna Drive.

ADULT BAKING CLASS - HOW TO: TIRAMISU & WINE TASTING $20 Oct. 19, 7 p.m. The Cake Mix Bakery & Academy, 5954 Hwy 21 south.

FALL OYSTER ROAST AND LOW COUNTRY BOIL FUNDRAISER The Skidaway Island State Park will be filled with the smell of roasting oysters and a delicious low country boil. Attendees will be treated to great food, music, and fun, so come out and support our mentoring programs. Hosted by 100 Black Men of Savannah. $45/person Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m.. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

THE SWEETEST DAY AND DATE Bring your sweetie for a date and drink on the Sweetest Day 2019. PaintingsNStuff will be teaching you how to paint a Tybee Island turtle and Coastal Empire will be serving up cold brews perfect for cooling off (or heating things up). $40 Oct. 19, 1 p.m.

Coastal Empire Brewery, Savannah.

NEIGHBORHOOD COCKTAIL CONTEST Calling all Local Bartenders. B Matthew’s Eatery is hosting a Cocktail Contest featuring Ghost Coast Distillery spirits.

Come out and enjoy appetizers, cocktails, and the excitement of watching the ultimate cocktail contest. Oct. 20, 3:305:30 p.m.. louise.christina@gmail.com. facebook.com/events/456990788479148/. bmatthewseatery.com. B. Matthews Eatery, 325 E. Bay St.

Ongoing

$10 PITCHER THURSDAYS It’s Thursday. You’ve almost made it to the weekend, but you need a beer. Swing by with your friends for $10 pitcher night! business. facebook.com/events/771292539893213/.

Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. 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. PRESS PLAY BOOMBOX BRUNCH Brunch is served from 11 am – 3 pm. Jason B. James Live vinyl DJ spinning classic soul, R&B, indie, rock, pop, and everything in between begins at noon. foxyloxycafe.com.

Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. 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. THE SWEETEST DAY AND DATE Bring your sweetie for a date and drink on the Sweetest Day 2019. PaintingsNStuff will be teaching you how to paint a Tybee Island turtle and Coastal Empire will be serving up cold brews perfect for cooling off (or heating things up). $40 Coastal Empire Brewery, Savannah.

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. 30 Meddin Drive, 30 Meddin Drive.

HEALTH

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

For more information, call (912) 352-4405. ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. 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

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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.

HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO WellifeHealth, sponsored by the Early Detection Foundation, will host with the Oglethorpe Mall (Brookfield Mall family), a community health and wellness expo.

Please join us October 19th, 2019, 10am to 5pm, in the center court of Oglethorpe Mall.

Free and no cost health screenings by local practitioners will be available along with alternative and holistic medicine. Vendors include and Walmart National Vision, Tru Coverage ACA. Come and find out what is available in your community. For further information please call 912-663-5563 Free Sat., Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 912-663-5563.

Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn Extension.

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.

THE GARDEN STATE FAIR Free Tue., Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m. Garden State Tile & Design of Savannah, 2500 Abercorn Street.

THE SOUNDBATH SERIES: I MEDITATION & SOUNDBATH $35-$105 Thu., Oct. 17, 6 p.m. Hygge, 600 East Broughton Street.

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING | SAVANNAH, GA Tue., Oct. 22, 8:30 a.m. The Economic Opportunity Authority for SavannahChatham County, Inc., 618 Anderson Street.

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. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Join us for dinner and VBS! Our theme this year is “Athens: Holy Land Adventure Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth”.

Imagine leaving a life of privilege and power to face angry mobs, painful imprisonment, and chain-breaking earthquakes - all to spread the life-changing truth of God’s love. Learn the jaw-dropping story of the Apostle Paul straight from Paul himself.

We will visit the Marketplace shops, share in Paul’s adventures, play arena games and so much more! This VBS is for the WHOLE family. Registration is going on now! free Mondays-Fridays, 5-7:30 p.m.

912-925-4839. trinityoffice@bellsouth.net. trinitylutheransavannah.org. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd.

LGBT

CALL FOR FORMATION OF REFUGE DHARMA GROUP If you are interested in forming a Recovery Dharma home group in Savannah please respond to John at 912-341-5536. Recovery Dharma is a Buddhist-oriented, nontheistic recovery program for all forms of addiction. ongoing.

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

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

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

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

Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. PO Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414. 501c nonprofit. ongoing. info@savannahpride.com. savannahpride.com.

LITERARY EVENTS

ANDREA GIBSON In a fierce oscillation between activism and love, Andrea Gibson’s newest literary triumph, Lord of the Butterflies, is a masterful showcase from the renowned poet whose writing and performances have captured the hearts of millions. With Buddy Wakefield. $16 Sat., Oct. 19, 9 p.m. Victory North, 2603 Whitaker Street.

BOOK SIGNING W/ CHRIS BERINATO Chris Berinato is the author of “Secret Savannah: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure.” Free Sat., Oct. 19, 3 p.m. eshaverbooks.com/. E Shaver Booksellers,

326 Bull St. BOOK SIGNING W/ J.A. BISHOP J.A. Bishop is the author of “Her Colored Scars,” a poetry book. Free Fri., Oct. 18, 4 p.m. eshaverbooks.com/. E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St. BOOK SIGNING W/ TERRI WATTS Terri Watts is the author of “Bitter Root II,” a Christian novel. Free Sun., Oct. 20, 1 p.m. eshaverbooks.com/. E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St. 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.

SIERRA CLUB BOOK CLUB Read and discuss recent releases about critical environmental issues. The first book selection is Falter by Bill McKibben.

We’ll meet Wednesday, October 16 (third Wednesday of each month), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Barnes & Noble bookstore in Oglethorpe Mall. third Wednesday of every month. arountree1@comcast.net. Barnes & Noble, 7804 Abercorn St. SOFT LAUNCH WITH AARON BELZ AND ARIEL FELTON Soft Launch with Poet Aaron Belz & Ariel Felton Come celebrate the hard launch of Soft Launch (Persea Books, fall 2019), the newest collection of electric poetry by Aaron Belz. Joining Belz will be Ariel Felton, who will be reading from her newest nonfiction, working-memoir-in-progress. Fri., Oct. 18, 7 p.m. thebookladybookstore.com/. The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 East Liberty St.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT DOLPHIN PROJECT

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

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. GREENDRINKS SAVANNAH GreenDrinks Savannah is a social networking group initiated by local non-profits and businesses to engage community members in an informal setting.

Everyone is welcome to attend and meet people interested in a more Sustainable and Greener Savannah. Check the “GreenDrinks Savannah” facebook page. Free to attend.

Cash bar. third Wednesday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Lone Wolf Lounge, 2429 Lincoln St. SKIDAWAY MARINE SCIENCE DAY A day of activities and tours focused on the ocean, the coast and the environment will make Skidaway Marine Science Day a can’t-miss event for all ages. The free, family-friendly, campus-wide open house will include the UGA Aquarium, tours of a research ship and hands-on activities. The event is presented by the UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

All admissions and activities will be free and open to the public. For additional information, call 912-598-2325, or see www. skio.uga.edu. Free Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m.

9123-598-2325. mike.sullivan@skio.uga. edu. skio.uga.edu. skio.usg.edu/. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, 10 Ocean Science Circle.

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am-4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.

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

PETS & ANIMALS

LOW COST PET CLINIC TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 5pm-6pm.

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Vaccinations: $12, ($2 is donated to Savannah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. ongoing. tailsspin.com. tailsspin. com. TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village.

ST. ALMO’S Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-3336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St.

what you are wearing, just that you are here. Join every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. THEOLOGY ON TAP Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm-10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL

COURTYARD MOVIE NIGHT Join Foxy in the courtyard for a monthly movie screening with Tex-Mex, beer, wine, and pastries. Free third Friday of every month, 8 p.m. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. FILM: THE REINCARNATION OF PETER PROUD This strange tale of a college professor who is haunted by strange, recurring dreams in which he witnesses the murder of a stranger is a minor masterpiece of supernatural storytelling. Are his dreams premonitions of a future murder, or could it be they are echoes of his own previous life? Michael Sarrazin and Margot Kidder star in this littleknown horror mystery that enjoys a small yet fervent cult following. $8 Wed., Oct. 16, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

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GRATITUDE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARES Gather with others to share gratitude.

Everyone welcome. Park next to Bull Street Library. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m. 917-676-4280. facebook.com/ savannahgratitude. liveoakpl.org. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. GUIDED SILENT PRAYER Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org.

PRAYER & HEALING SCHOOL Prayer & Healing School weekly - Beginning Oct 3, 2019 Thursday Friday & Saturday. For those in need of healing in their spirit, soul, emotions, & body or a miracle from God. We teach what God says about your problems & what’s causing it!. Then act on the Word from Mark 15: 17: These signs shall follow them that believe in my name, they shall cast out devils, speak with new tongues.... they will lay hands on the sick & they will get well! Come out & get God’s power for your life!! There is no charge - if you like you may donate. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.

912-228-2634. pearlerivers@yahoo.com.

Heavenly Books and Gifts, 77D W. Fairmont Ave. SAVANNAH FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKERS) Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, Joy Cottage behind Wesley Oak United Methodist Church. Call or email for info.

All are welcome. ongoing. 636-233-1772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. Wesley Oak United Methodist Church, 3124 East Victory Drive.

SAVANNAH REIKI SHARE During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah.

Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. and third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

SERVICE OF COMPLINE Enter the stillness of another age. Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing.

Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull.

TAPESTRY CHURCH 46 A church for all people! We don’t care

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

SPORTS & GAMES

ADULT AND JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS On Thursdays. Intended for a class size of 4-8 students. Buy four classes, get the fifth class free. $15 per class ongoing.

912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/index.php.

The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. ADULT COED FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE 8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-220-3474. savadultrec.com.

BEARS ELITE FOOTBALL Learn the fundamentals of football. Ages 4-12. Sign up now. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-272-6684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. DERBY DEVILS ROLLER DERBY CLASSES Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com.

GOLFING FOR GIRLS TOURNAMENT The 3rd Annual Golfing for Girls Golf Tournament benefits Girls on the Run Coastal Georgia and Lowcountry. The fee includes a boxed lunch provided by Spanky’s, After Party with hors d’oeuvres

by The Fresh Market, live music, open bar and a silent auction. The fee also includes green fees, practice range, cart, and a swag bag. Registration and boxed lunches will start at 11:00 a.m. and the shotgun start is noon. The After Party will begin at 4:00 p.m. with live music from Jason Bible of The Trainwrecks Band. $800 corporate teams, $600 complete foursomes, $150 individuals

Thu., Oct. 17. theclubatsavannahharbor. com/index.php. The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr. GRIEF 101 SUPPORT GROUP Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge.

Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

SAV. STRIDER WEEKLY GROUP RUN OR WALK DOWNTOWN Join us for a run or walk downtown or over the bridge if you’re feeling froggy. The best part is afterwards when we get coffee or whatever else your heart desires from Savannah Coffee Roasters. Free Sundays, 7-8 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live. com. savystrider.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

SAVANNAH BIKE POLO Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/ savannahbikepolo.

UGA SAVANNAH CHAPTER ALUMNI GAME WATCHING PARTY The Dawgs are back in action and we can’t think of a better way to watch than surrounded by fellow UGA alumni, friends and fans. Put on your spirited red and black and head to one of the Savannah chapter’s game watching parties to watch the Bulldogs play. These events are free, fun and attended by passionate graduates and fans of the University of Georgia. Whether you’re a graduate, parent or friend – all are welcome. Join the Savannah Dawgs at 2 locations for game watching parties this season. Parties will begin one hour before kick-off. Saturdays. bdburgers.net/. B & D Burgers, 13 East Broughton St. ULTIMATE FRISBEE Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. savannahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/ pick-up/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. ULTIMATE FRISBEE FALL LEAGUE Come play top ultimate frisbee. All are welcome. Registration deadline is Wed., Aug. 29, and play begins Sun., Sept. 8. $30 gets you a jersey and a pizza party.

To sign up and for more information, visit ultimatecentral.com/en_us/e/2019-ultimatefall-league or visit Savannah Ultimate Frisbee Pickup on Facebook. ongoing.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave.

SUPPORT GROUPS

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS Adult children of Alcoholics is a fellowship

and support group for those who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes.

Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. 24 Hour Club, 1501 Eisenhower Drive.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Please go to alanon.org for daily meeting schedule. ongoing. savannahalanon.com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join. Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongoing.

912-356-3688. savannahaa.com.

BACK PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Second Monday of every month,7:00pm.

Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing.

BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP A program for people who have experienced a brain or spinal cord injury and their family members and caregivers. The group meets from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Memorial Health University Medical Center. For more information, call (912) 350-7274. ongoing. memorialhealth. com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM Cancer survivorship covers the physical, psychosocial and economic issues of cancer from diagnosis and beyond. Cancer survivorship programs focus on the health and well-being of cancer patients beyond diagnosis and treatment. It also includes follow follow-up treatment, long-term effects of treatment and quality of life. ongoing.

912-819-5704. sjchs.org/cancer/our-care/ cancer-survivorship. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. KID’S GRIEF 101 A seven-week structured educational/ support group for children ages 6-17. Offers support and coping tools, utilizing play and activity in learning to live with loss.

Meets Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 912.303.9442 to register for next session. 2019 dates are January 8-February 19; March 5-April 16; June 25-August 6; August 20-October 1; October 15-November 26. ongoing. 912-303-9442. hospicesavannah.org/what-services-areavailable/grief-and-healing/grief-supportschedule/. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle offers a full array of grief support groups and individual counseling for children, teens and adults is available at no charge. Full Circle also has an office in Effingham County. Bereavement Counselor, Barbara Moss, MSW, holds office hours each Monday at the United Way’s Effingham Service Center, located at 711 Zitterour Drive in Rincon. To find out more or to schedule an appointment, call Barbara directly at 912-629-1089. ongoing.

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