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SHALOM Y’ALL Jewish Food Festival
Film: Psycho
Participants of all ages will enjoy a taste of ethnic Jewish cuisine as well as family entertainment including music and dance. 11 a.m. Monterey Square, Bull and West Wayne Streets. mickveisrael.org/foodfestival/
Film: The Reincarnation of Peter Proud
Marion Crane stops for the night at the Bates Motel and meets Norman Bates. 7 p.m. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. Free
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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. Presented by the Psychotronic Film Society. 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $8
Film: Suppressed: The Fight to Vote
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Big Freedia, known as the Queen of Bounce, is a New Orleans-based rapper and ambassador of Bounce music. A vibrant twist on hip-hop, Bounce music is characterized by call-and-response lyrics over rapid-fire beats and bootyshaking. 11pm-2:30am Victory North 2603 Whitaker St $21 general admission Standing Room Only
Savannah PRIDE PARADE FRI 10.27
Meandering down River Street and Broughton in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, the first annual Savannah Pride Parade is taking Pride and Halloween to all new heights. Costumes are encouraged but not required. 8 p.m. Downtown Savannah
The movie tackles voter suppression in the 2018 election in Georgia. A short discussion will follow the screening. Presented by the ACLU. 6 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Historic District, 321 West Bay Street.
THURSDAY 10.24 Film: Zero Weeks
Join 9to5 Savannah for a brief screening of Zero Weeks, a film about the paid family leave crisis. 6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian, 520 Washington Ave. Free
Film: Rosemary’s Baby
The story of a young pregnant woman who suspects that an evil cult wants to take her baby for use in their rituals. 7 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $10 and come with a complimentary beverage. tybeeposttheater.showare.com/
John Moreland
Singer-songwriter John Moreland performs at Victory North. 8 p.m. Victory North, 2603 Whitaker Street. $16-$39
Piano in the Arts: The Bach Boys
Dr. David Murray will present a recital of sonatas by two of J. S. Bach’s sons. 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Auditorium, Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St.
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Savannah Night Market
Shop over 30 local vendors and enjoy live music in Foxy’s courtyard. 6 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Free
Savannah Pride Festival
Savannah Pride celebrates 20 years with more Pride than ever. Oct. 24-26 Ellis Square Area, Barnard & Broughton Streets. savannahpride.com
FRIDAY 10.25 17 South Haunted Forest
Do you dare to enter the 17 South Haunted Forest? Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m. 17 South, 5899 N Coastal Hwy. $20 912-417-5377. info@17SouthHauntedForest. com.
Anthony Bourdain: A Discerning Palate
Laurie Woolever shares Tony’s many varied interests represented by a selection of items offered at auction on Oct. 15-30 at Everard Auctions and Appraisals. 5:30 p.m. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.
Big Freedia, Low Cut Connie
Big Freedia, known as the Queen of Bounce, is a New Orleans-based rapper and ambassador of Bounce music. 11 p.m. Victory North, 2603 Whitaker Street. $21
Book Signing w/ Leland Kent
Leland Kent is the author of “Abandoned Georgia: Traveling the Backroads,” a history and photography book. 4 p.m. E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St.
Film: Styx
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
I see you shiver with antici...pation for the annual production of this cult classic, just in time for Halloween. Oct 25-27 7:30 p.m. Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St.
Savannah Pride Parade
Meandering down River Street and Broughton in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District. Costumes are encouraged but not required. 8 p.m. Downtown Savannah
Theatre: The Realistic Joneses
Unvarnished Theatre Company puts on their first production by Will Eno about two couples. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. The Hen House, 744 E. 39th.
Theatre: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Henry Jekyll’s experiments with exotic powders and tinctures have brought forth his other self. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne. $20
Trunk or Treat
Kids are invited to wear their costumes and bring a bag to collect candy and meet Chatham County Police officers. 5:30 p.m. Chatham County Police Headquarters, 295 Police Memorial Drive. Free and open to the public
Wicked South Haunted Corn Maze
Celebrate the fourth season of Halloween excitement. 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. Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m. Davenport House, 324 East State St. $16 advance, $19 at door davenporthousemuseum.org
A work of unrelenting intensity and technical brilliance. Presented by SATURDAY 10.26 CinemaSavannah. 6:30 p.m. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK The Dolphin Project’s 30th Anniversary Celebration and Oglethorpe Streets. Join The Dolphin Project for a whale $10, cash preferred of a time as they celebrate their 30th Lecture: Stono: A Commemoration Anniversary. of Escape, Rebellion and Freedom 5-8 p.m. Which Way Savannah Initiative commem- Fish Tales, 3203 Ft. McAllister Rd. orates the self-determination of Africans, $40 per person in advance/$45 at the door Gullah-Geechee and their Native allies. 912-657-3927. n 6 p.m. CONTINUES ON P. 6 Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St.
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The Weird By Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Presented by Savannah State University and Players by the Sea
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Forsyth Farmers Market
Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, and other delights. Rain or shine. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Forsyth Park
Front Porch Improv: Great Pumpkin Fun House
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Islands Farmers’ Market
A culmination of Savannah’s most promising talent, free to anyone with a student ID. 6 p.m. The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $5 donation
Fresh & local produce, meats, baked goods, seasonings, and so much more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Islands Farmers’ Market, 401 Quarterman Dr. Free islandsfarmersmarket@gmail.com Art lovers will have the opportunity to connect and peruse unique and handmade art from over 130 local artisans. 11 a.m. Isle of Hope Marina, 50 West Bluff Dr.
A Nightmare on Congress Street VII - Halloween Bar Crawl Savannah’s creepiest and scariest bar crawl along Savannah’s eeriest strip. 4 p.m. The Rail Pub, 405 W. Congress St. $15 facebook.com/events/740135713019304/
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Celebrate cinematic creativity at this annual favorite. Oct. 26-Nov. 2 Downtown Savannah filmfest.scad.edu/
Using audience’s Halloween suggestions the cast will create original comedic scenes and games. 8:30 p.m. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. $10, $5 with a student ID frontporchimprov.com
Isle of Hope Art and Music Festival
The Visual and Performing Arts BFA program has concentrations in Music, Theatre and Dance and Visual Arts.
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An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Followed by long form comedy. 8 p.m. The Loft on Liberty, 215 W. Liberty St. $10 oddlotimprov@gmail.com. oddlot.lol
Philharmonic in the Streetz
Savannah Philharmonic is once again bringing orchestral music to the community. 1 p.m. Savannah Classical Academy, 705 E. Anderson. Free
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 Center, 301 MLK Jr. Blvd. $33 savannahformorons.com
Get your best Halloween costume on. 2 p.m. River Street
SUNDAY 10.27 Savannah Youth Poetry Slam
Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival
Participants of all ages will enjoy a taste of ethnic Jewish cuisine as well as family entertainment, music and dance. 11 a.m. Monterey Square mickveisrael.org/food-festival/
Theatre: Hairspray
The special worship services combines sermons and liturgy with the themes and music from Broadway shows. 11:15 a.m. Asbury Memorial UMC, 1008 Henry St.
MONDAY 10.28 First Responder Appreciation Luncheon
Featuring free lunch for local paramedics, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical responders. 11 a.m. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. Free and open to all area first responders
Strength Training at Any Age
The 2019 season of the Enmarket Encourage Health Educational Series will wrap up with a presentation by sports science professional Katie Balthrop on the benefits of strength training at any age. 11:30 a.m. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Free healthysavannah.org
Theatre: The Weird
The Weird is a collection of six short, creepy, pulpy plays narrated by horror hostess Margaret Talbot Grave, or M.T. Grave as she is affectionately known around the theater. Oct. 28-31, 7:30 p.m. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. $10 general public, $5 SSU ID
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well within legal electioneering bounds. But ask yourself why a principal in a private architecture firm would want to sway the public’s vote on a sales tax? It belies the notion that better infrastructure is the reason you’re being urged to support SPLOST, and reinforces the idea that SPLOST is now being used more and more to aid and abet private development. In this year’s round of SPLOST, that would specifically be for improvements to the Springfield Canal, in the so-called “Canal District” being developed in and around the new Savannah Arena.
IT’S NO SECRET AGENDA that local government would like you to vote “yes” on a other round of SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax). In its pure form, SPLOST is basically a good, perhaps great, idea: Use the force multiplier of outside visitors to beef up proceeds from a countywide one-percent sales tax, which will go to capital projects that would otherwise be prohibitively expensive. When SPLOST was first passed in the mid‘80s, that’s what it was for the most part: A way to fund necessary infrastructure improvements, such as drainage. Six rounds of SPLOST later — it comes before voters in six-year increments — the tax has morphed into the second-largest revenue stream for the City of Savannah. Now, not only core This mailer from Citizens for Progress touts infrastructure gets funded. Neighborhood the supposed “necessary maintenance” that centers, swimming pools, City Hall renoSPLOST funds vations, parks, are funded by SPLOST. Now, the City will tell you that drainThose are nice things, for sure. Some age improvements are long overdue in that projects, like Tide to Town, are genuinely blighted, mostly neglected area of West great and worthwhile. Savannah. And that is correct. But much of the project list for SPLOST However, the question begs itself: If is well beyond the scope of vital infrastrucsuch infrastructure improvements are ture that the tax was intended for. As both mayoral candidate Van Johnson so long overdue, why then did it take the green light for new private development and Savannah alderman Tony Thomas in West Savannah for drainage there to have admitted, smaller, grassroots-level finally be considered important enough to projects are put on the list every six years fund? specifically so that SPLOST will get more I said there was nothing illegal in the voter support in the districts. mailout. But there is something that is In the old days, that was called “pork arguably intentionally misleading. barrel politics,” though nowadays I’m not The mailout says SPLOST is used for sure how many people get the reference. “necessary maintenance” of projects such There’s a lot of pork for everyone, as roads and sewers. though, not just local politicians. As the phrase goes, that depends on Private developers, it seems, really love “what the meaning of is, is.” SPLOST as well. By law, SPLOST can’t be used for literal, Many of you probably got a mailout from ongoing maintenance of the projects it a group called “Citizens for Progress,” funds. While SPLOST funds can be used urging you to vote for SPLOST. for so-called “renovation” purposes, the Citizens for Progress is a Political Action Committee chaired by former State image of a bad road and the word “mainSenate Majority Leader Eric Johnson, lead tenance” would lead you to believe that SPLOST is how the City fills potholes — architect for the Hussey Gay Bell firm. I’m certainly not saying anything illegal which is an almost absurd description of or even unethical is going on. All this is what the tax actually does.
The truth is that private development in the Canal District would benefit greatly from the taxpayers doing the heavy lifting to make the low-lying, flood-prone area more habitable for high-dollar investment. Many local observers say, not without merit, that it’s useless to speak out against the new Arena project, as it’s a done deal. But the level of public investment to jump-start private development in the rest of the Canal District is very much still an open question. And this round of SPLOST goes directly to the heart of the issue of public money going to help private industry. By one count, over 16 percent of the money collected in this round of SPLOST will go not to necessary infrastructure, but to further enhance the local tourism industry. (This is arguable, and a lot of that depends on your definition of the tourism industry. For example, Broughton Street is getting another $8 million in streetscaping, mostly to make it look good for tourists — but locals at least theoretically go there too.) Lest you think I’m picking on Citizens for Progress, they’re far from the only people trying to get you to support SPLOST. The City, the Chamber of Commerce, SEDA, local construction companies, banks and law firms, etc. would like to see it pass again. And at least we can say the local push for SPLOST is thoroughly bipartisan. The aforementioned Eric Johnson was arguably the most powerful Republican in state government at one point. Another local architect behind several projects benefiting from SPLOST, Patrick Shay, is a former Democratic Chatham County Commissioner. While personally I’m suspicious of any tax which needs its own well-funded advertising campaign, I’m not saying SPLOST is always necessarily bad. What does need reform is the state law surrounding SPLOST, to make sure that the public can get ample measurable benefit from anything funded by it. Even if you usually vote for SPLOST, you can send a message with a “No” vote, and the powers-that-be can simply come to us again next year with newer, better ideas this time around. You don’t have to fall for scare tactics, and you don’t have to settle for less. CS
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Savannah Pride celebrates two decades with blowout weekend, including first-ever Pride Parade BY RACHAEL FLORA
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BEFORE Savannah Pride was a weekendlong, rainbow-filled affair, it was a low-key get-together in the roundhouse of the Georgia State Railroad Museum. In 1999, First City Network, the oldest LGBTQ organization in Georgia, chose to start hosting a Pride festival in Savannah. “At First City Network, we were more of a social organization, and we never did a real Pride event,” says Pam Miller, former co-chair of First City Network. “We were always looking for ways to enhance or improve things, and there were members of the community that really wanted to start a few Pride events that came off the whole Stonewall thing.” The Stonewall riot just recognized its 50th anniversary this year and inspired the first Pride in New York City in 1970. The first Pride for Savannah was at the roundhouse at the railroad museum 10 because of its discreet location, shares
Miller. “We chose that spot because of its somewhat isolated and secure area, because 20 years ago, we weren’t really sure what the response from the community would be,” remembers Miller. “Maybe there would be troublemakers.” At the roundhouse, First City Network grilled hamburgers and Club One offered BBQ. There were seven vendors. Then, as now, there were no troublemakers. “It just shows the evolution here in Savannah of where we were twenty years ago,” says Miller. Over its tenure, Savannah Pride has grown into a major event for the community, bringing people from all over to enjoy the festivities. The festival eventually moved to Forsyth Park, which is during the time Mark Hill was in charge of it. In those days, the Pride board charged attendees because of the incredibly high cost, which Hill estimated to be over $30k. “The group of ladies who had it before me actually went into debt to make it happen,” remembers Mark Hill, who began his involvement around 2012. “They took on personal debt to make it happen, because it was important to the community. It was evolving. It took many years for the Savannah community as a whole to buy in—gay folks got it, but straight folks didn’t. And it was those girls that were brave enough, Heather Byer and Maria Waller.” “It was Regan Drake and Dusty Church that set the scene for what you see today,” says Hill. “They got corporate sponsors that I would never have dreamed of touching.” Today, Dusty Church, the executive
Scenes of Prides past. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAVANNAH PRIDE.
director of Savannah Pride, has been able to secure those corporate sponsors to allow Pride to be free to everyone. He’s also fostered educational opportunities along with the party. “What always gets me excited is the opportunity to educate and to activate, to speak on important issues within our community and tell people the work we’re doing and to encourage them to get involved,” says Church. “All the party and celebration is great, but I’m not a party planner—that’s not the point.”
This year, for the first time, Pride is throwing a parade, a decision that Church calls a little terrifying. “We do so much, and we’re an allvolunteer organization,” he reminds. “Any time we take on something of this scale, it presents a real risk for us. We decided that it was important. This is about being visible and allowing people to come out and participate in a way that the festival doesn’t [allow]. At the end of the day, it’s great to participate, but it’s hard to place yourself in a spot where you can say, ‘I
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support this community, I’m part of this community,’ and the parade gives people the opportunity to do just that.” At the heart of Pride, through the years, is that community. “I think Pride has taken on a different meaning now than it had in the beginning,” says Miller. “In the beginning, it truly was looking for someone of my kind. ‘Look at me, I’m out, I’m okay.’ For me now, Pride is a sense of accomplishment, a sense of carrying on the fight for all these years, and being proud of the collective us.” This year’s Pride is also notable in that it’s the first festival after the merger of Savannah Pride, First City Network, the LGBT Center, and Jeffrey’s Place. “There are a handful of individuals, myself included and a couple of donors and board members from other groups, who felt this has long been needed,” says Church. “We struggle to communicate and make sure we’re working towards the same goal. It’s costly for us to work separately; we’re wasting donor dollars. At the end of the
day, we knew this had to happen.” The merger will help consolidate the efforts of all four organizations. “Because of our merger, there’s now
no-cost mental health care, no-cost HIV testing, all sorts of things in the community that are really valuable and important,” says Church. “That’s an important piece for me.” Another point of pride for Church in this year’s festival is the inclusion of a quiet room, provided by Hotel Indigo. The conference room in the hotel’s basement serves as a respite for anyone who needs to get away from the party atmosphere. “We know we have a lot of folks who are on the autism spectrum. As it turns out, folks who are on the spectrum actually identify as trans or nonbinary more than the general population,” shares Church. He credits the diverse Pride board for bringing up an important perspective, but it’s clear that others are appreciative for his work as well. “I don’t want to say I’m the grandmother—I’m the greataunt of this community,” laughs Miller. “I look at all these people that I know who came up after me and are doing wonderful things for the community. That’s where my pride comes from; I’m
proud of watching Dusty Church. I’m proud to see what he’s done.” CS
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MasQueerade Ball, 8 p.m. The Starland Yard, 2411 Desoto Ave. Hosted by Jason Rodriguez from FX’s “Pose” $5 suggested donation, $30 VIP entry which includes viewing terrace and cocktails
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Pride Parade and Costume Contest, 8 p.m. Indian St. Grand Marshall is Mark Tate of Tate Law Group, with Special Marshall Jaidynn Diore of RuPaul’s Drag Race
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Savannah Pride Pawrade Fundraiser, 10 a.m. City Market Savannah Pride Festival, 10 a.m. Ellis Square area Featuring a street fair, food vendors, LGBTQ panels, a self-guided pub crawl at noon, and merchandise Seminars and Workshops, 11 a.m. Hotel Indigo, 201 W. Bay St. Official Pride After Party, midnight Rogue Water Tap House, 38 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
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THIS Saturday marks 30 years for The Dolphin Project, the longest running organization dedicated to protecting estuarine bottlenose dolphins. Back in 1989, a disease called morbillivirus was killing off estuarine dolphins in alarmingly high numbers. “The scientists came together, and they ended up forming The Dolphin Project,” shares Doris Koch, publicity chair. Each month, except December and any stormy month, the all-volunteer team heads out on the water with the goal of photographing each dolphin’s dorsal fin. “Like a whale, they can be identified by their dorsal fin,” explains Koch. “Each skipper is given charts to see which area they’re going to cover. You go out for a full day, leave the dock at 9 a.m. sharp. You’re out there on effort, and the effort is to go to your designated survey zone and take as many photos as you can of the dorsal fin. We also try to record what size they are. We have a survey sheet, and on there we designate for each period, what’s their behavior? Are they fishing, are they milling, are they traveling?” The Dolphin Project has a permit from the NMFS/NOAA to conduct this research off the coast of Georgia.
“We follow them from the area of the waters by Hilton Head down as far as St. Mary’s,” says Koch. “These guys do not go out into the ocean; they only live in our rivers and tributaries and that’s it.” It’s important for the Dolphin Project to conduct this work because dolphins are a sentinel species, or an animal that’s used to detect risk to humans. “The crucial part is to maintain the numbers,” says Koch. “If the numbers of the dolphins are actually depleted, because of disease or boat strikes, they’re a signal for the rest of the environment on the coast. If they get sick and die because the water is terribly polluted, like down by St. Mary’s where they have the paper companies spewing into the water, there’s a lot of dolphins, [especially] neonates, that die because of the pollution.” As a species that’s only found off the coast of Georgia, estuarine dolphins are also especially affected by offshore drilling. The Dolphin Project has been working tirelessly with other environmental groups, like Oceana and the Savannah and Ogeechee Riverkeepers, to advocate against offshore drilling. “The facts have been presented—let’s face our area. What do we rely on so much?” asks Koch. “Tourism and fishing. I don’t want to say if, but when there is an oil spill, what will happen to our rivers? It’ll ruin the whole fishing industry off our
coast.” Koch notes that, as a 501c3 nonprofit, the Dolphin Project doesn’t take any political stance, instead focusing their efforts onto advocacy and education. “We go out to the schools and educate the children,” says Koch. “We realize that if you go out and educate the children when they’re young about the importance of the environment and taking care of it, then they’ve carried that with them. At least, we hope they do.” The Dolphin Project also holds trainings to recruit more people to join in the organization. The next training workshop is on Sat., Nov. 3 at noon at the Richmond Hill Library. This anniversary not only provides a fun night on the water, but will fund the Dolphin Project’s next effort: measuring the salinity of the waters they survey. “We want to have each of our boats equipped with a salinity test,” says Koch, “so we can see if the salinity has any bearing on them.” CS
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DOLPHIN PROJECT
Sat., Oct. 26, 5 p.m. Fish Tales, Fort McAllister Marina, 3203 Fort McAllister Rd., Richmond Hill Tickets $40 in advance at thedolphinproject@ gmail.com and $45 at door, includes live music, a buffet w/ Lowcountry boil, and silent auction.
NEWS & OPINION BLOTTER
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Murder-suicide in Savannah Gardens
The Savannah Police Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred Oct. 16 at the Savannah Gardens apartment complex. Around 8:40 a.m., officers responded to the apartment complex in the 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on report of a shooting. Officers discovered Ashley Hunter, 32, and Deaundre Kent, 37, deceased. Upon further investigation, detectives determined that Kent fatally wounded Hunter before turning the gun on himself.
SPD announces indictments involving two local gangs
On Oct. 14 the Savannah Police Department released details on multiple indictments involving two local, violent gangs that they say are responsible for at least nine shootings in a five-month span. The Violent Crimes Unit has linked the shootings, which occurred between April
and September 2019, to seven members of the OTM (Only the Mob) and 1100 gangs. The incidents resulted in several individuals being shot as well as occupied vehicles and homes. None of the shootings were fatal. The indictments resulted in more than 100 counts and charges including aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and violation of the Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. “I want to make sure that individuals who are involved in criminal gang activity in our community know that we’re not done focusing on or arresting and prosecuting individuals for these types of cases,” Chief Roy Minter said at a press conference. “Individuals do not have to be involved in violent street gang activity. There are many resources in our community for those who want to get out of this type of activity.” The investigation was a collaborative effort between SPD and the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office. Detectives also commended the community for assisting in the investigations by reaching out to detectives with tips on the activities of both groups. “I think this is a really good example
of people in their neighborhoods standing up for themselves and saying ‘enough is enough’ and partnering with us to see what they can do and we can do collaboratively to address significant issues and concerns,” Minter said. The investigation is ongoing and more indictments are to follow.
Three businesses fail underage alcohol operation
A recent operation into underage alcohol sales by Savannah Police’s Alcohol Beverage Compliance (ABC) Unit resulted in three out of 16 businesses failing. During the operation, which ran from Oct. 16-17, underage subjects visited 16 locations, from restaurants to convenience stores, to determine if they comply with Georgia law in regard to alcohol sales. Out of the 16, three failed the operation. The managers or licensees of the establishments were notified of the alcohol sold, that the buyer was underage, if the buyer was checked for identification, how the alcohol was served or sold, and what actions would be taken by law enforcement. The Georgia Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tobacco Division will follow up with the businesses on fines they will face as a result of the failure.
The 13 businesses that passed will receive letters of congratulations from the Savannah Police Department. According to the City of Savannah’s Alcohol Beverage Ordinance, a first offense results in a minimum fine of $500; second offense, if within 12 months of the first, results in a $750 fine; third offense, if within 18 months of the first, results in a $1,000 fine; and any further offense, if within 24 months of the first, results in issuance of a notice to appear to show cause for why the establishment’s alcohol license should not be revoked. The following businesses were cited: El Potro, 13051 Abercorn St. Cha Bella Restaurant, 102 E. Broad St. Rinconcito Latino, 2308 Skidaway Road The following businesses passed: Artillery, 307 Bull St. Below Zero, 10 Barnard St. CO, 10 Whitaker St. Georgia Tasting Room, 306 W. St. Julian Stoggies, 802 Montgomery St. U.S. Foodmart, 1315 Augusta Ave. Buffalo Wild Wings, 7700 Abercorn St. Chipotle, 318 Mall Blvd., Suite 600C S&M Food Market, 11711 Largo Drive Sushi Zen, 1100 Eisenhower Drive Shivali & Shivam, 8001 Waters Ave. Kroger, 311 Gwinnett St. Jen’s and Friends, 7 E. Congress St.
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NEWS & OPINION NEWS OF THE WEIRD Creme de la Weird
Near closing time Oct. 13 in a pub in Ruinerwold, Netherlands, a “completely confused” and “unkempt” 25-year-old man appeared with a strange story to tell. Pub owner Chris Westerbeek told Dutch media the young man ordered five beers and “said he was the oldest (of six siblings) and wanted to end the way they were living,” according to The New York Times. The man had walked to the pub from a farm outside town, where police found five adult siblings, the youngest of whom was 18, had been living in a secret basement, accessed by a hidden door behind a cupboard, for nine years. They were apparently “waiting for the end of time,” police said, and the younger siblings were unaware there were other humans outside the basement. The family, including the father, who also lived
on the farm, survived on a large garden and a few animals. NL Times reported police arrested a 58-year-old Austrian man, believed to a tenant of the farm and identified only as Josef B., initially for refusing to cooperate and later charged him with holding the family against their will; it was unclear where the mother is.
I’d Walk a Mile ... or 350
Tommy Lee Jenkins, 32, recently moved away from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Whitestown, Indiana, but on Oct. 1, he struck up an online relationship with “Kylee,” a supposed 14-year-old girl in Neenah, Wisconsin, according to the Justice Department. As their correspondence progressed, he requested sexually explicit photos of Kylee and made plans to engage in sexual behavior, court documents said, but when
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Kylee refused to come to Indiana, Jenkins set out toward Neenah -- on foot. The Oshkosh Northwestern reported that waiting for him at the end of his 371-mile trek were Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies (one of whom was “Kylee”) and FBI agents, who arrested him for using a computer to attempt to persuade, induce or entice a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity. Jenkins faced other child sexual assault charges in 2011 and 2012 and had been sentenced to probation.
Ironies
• While patrolling a Bath and Body Works store in Waukesha, Wisconsin, an unnamed security guard let the boredom get to him. Around 2 a.m. on Oct. 11, he slipped his handcuffs on -- then realized he’d left the keys at home. Forced to call police, who responded and freed him from his restraints, the bored guard then hid the cuffs from himself so he wouldn’t be tempted to put them on again. According to WDJT, he told police it wasn’t the first time he had handcuffed himself without having the keys. • Locksmiths at the Timpson shop in Edinburgh, Scotland, drew a crowd and withstood some ribbing after they locked themselves out of their store on Oct. 14, according to the Scottish Sun. Fortunately,
one of the locksmiths had a toolbox with him, and he was able to legally break back into the shop.
Sweet Revenge
During summer 2018, someone robbed 61-year-old Akio Hatori of Tokyo, Japan, of his bicycle saddle. He was so angered, he told police, that he decided to become a serial thief himself -- until he was caught on surveillance video on Aug. 29 and later arrested. Police searching his home said they found 159 bicycle seats. “I started stealing out of revenge,” Hatori told police. “I wanted others to know the feeling.”
Ewwwww!
Halloween came early to Nick Lestina’s home in Bagley, Iowa. The Lestinas have lived next door to Dahl’s Custom Meat Locker for 10 years without incident, but early in October, they discovered almost five inches of animal blood, fat and bones had flooded their basement. Lestina said it would have risen higher if not for his sump pump. He approached the meat locker next door for help, but, he told WHO TV, “They say it’s not their fault and told me ‘good luck.’” Lestina reached out to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which found that the business had slaughtered hogs and cattle on Oct. 3 and flushed fluids
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down the floor drain, probably connected with the Lestinas’ drain. The family of seven has had to move out while trying to resolve the issue. “No one wants to see that, smell that,” Lestina said. “I would’t want that for anybody.”
Awesome!
It was W.C. Fields who said, “Never work with animals or children.” Russian President Vladimir Putin was reminded of that warning on Oct. 14 as he visited King Salman of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. The Daily Mail reported that Putin brought along a gyrfalcon named Alpha for the king, and as everyone admired the bird during the ceremonial exchange of gifts, it chose that moment to take aim on the plush royal carpet and leave its mark. Hunting with birds of prey is one of the favorite pastimes of Saudi royalty.
21st-Century Religion
Hoping to attract tech-savvy young Catholics to traditional rituals, the Vatican has released the eRosary, a wearable device connected to an app available for $110, reported engadget. Worn as a bracelet, the device is activated by making the sign of the cross and features 10 beads and a data-storing “smart cross,” which will help the devout pray a standard rosary, a contemplative rosary or a thematic rosary and keeps track of each rosary prayed. The app also downloads health information from the bracelet.
Police Report
Anna Lindo, 34, of Bloomfield, Connecticut, was arraigned in Hartford Superior Court on Oct. 15 on charges that she bit off her ex-partner’s finger and then bragged about it on Facebook, posting a video of the severed finger. Her victim told police that on Oct. 13, he had been trying to ward her off as she attacked him with a brick when she took a bite from his right middle finger. Lindo’s mother found the finger after police had taken her into custody, but it was too late to reattach it, reported the Connecticut Post. Lindo was charged with first-degree assault and disorderly conduct. CS • In Eldorado Hills, California, homeowner Matthew Eschrich woke up late on Oct. 12, saw a sensor light on next to his garage and went downstairs to investigate. When he heard rumbling, he realized there was an intruder and called 911. Just then, his sister-in-law, who also lives in the home, called to say she had just pulled into the garage and saw a man running away, “wearing just a bra and panties,” KXTV reported. The intruder was later identified as Shaun McGuire, a 37-year-old transient, who was taken into custody and charged with burglary, indecent exposure and trespassing.
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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#SAVFF FAQS
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Film Fest FAQs
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Answers to your most Frequently Asked Questions Why should I bother even trying go when everything sells out right away?
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Tickets to individual movie screening are still available for many of the movies shown during the day. Almost all daytime screenings are still available: competition films, the Refinery 29 Shatterbox Series, Docs to Watch, and Animation Corner films. And the following Signature Screenings: Patti Cake$, Booksmart (with honoree Olivia Wilde and breakout recipient Beanie Feldstein), Greener Grass, The Sound of Silence, Mickey and the Bear (with breakout Camila Morrone), Official Secrets, Her Smell (with honoree Elisabeth Moss) and daytime premiere Gala Screenings: Harriet, The Report, Pain and Glory, Seberg, Honey Boy, The Truth. All of the In Conversation with honorees also have plenty of tickets (Alan Silvestri, Daniel Kaluuya, Samantha Morton. Some evening Gala still have tickets: Clemency (with honoree Aldis Hodge), A Hidden Life, The Two Popes, Just Mercy, Waves, Parasite, and both of the evening After Dark films are available. Lots of tickets! What can I do if I’m just interested in the evening screenings, since that’s when all the really big films come?
Historically, several movies that have gone to win Academy Awards have been shown during the afternoon screenings — BlackKKlansman starring John David Washington was screened during the day in 2018, for example. In 2018, the SCAD Savannah 16 Film Festival had 18 films that were
Oscar- nominated, going on to receive 49 nominations and 11 wins. Over its 22-year history, SCAD Savannah Film Festival has screened over 130 Oscar-nominated films. Many of their films this year also have Oscar buzz. What does the SCAD Savannah Film Festival really do for people in the local film industry? Panels provide opportunities for local actors, set builders and others involved in the Savannah film industry to get advice from the best in the business — from casting directors, film finances and costume designers. How do SCAD students interact with the Film Festival? SCAD students are exposed to amazing films and industry leaders — not only on the red carpet and at the screenings, but also in the classrooms. Many of the directors, producers and actors have Q&A sessions with students during the festival. Last year, for example, Hugh Jackman, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski all spent time with students. How does SCAD pick the movies that will be shown at the festival? The competition films were selected from over 1,700 films submitted throughout the year. Those range from narrative features, documentaries, short films, animated shorts, and student shorts. The Gala, Signature, animation, and After Dark films are pitched by studios and hand selected
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from other festivals by our programmers. The Docs to Watch lineup is a collaboration between festival programmers and Scott Feinberg from The Hollywood Reporter. If people wait in line for the late films, is there really a chance they could get in? Very often, yes! There is a rush line but they do encourage people to line up early on that line, because usually open seats are limited. Why is the SCAD Savannah Film Festival held so late in the season? What is the advantage to this? As a key stop on the Oscar festival circuit, they are in that sweet spot after Telluride and TIFF where studios know exactly what films they want to push for awards. They aren’t late, they’re in the perfect spot! CS
Pain and Glory
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#SAVFF INTERVIEW
The Man In The High Castle final season opener to screen at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
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BY SEAN KELLY
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sean@connectsavannah.com
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AMAZON’S The Man In The High Castle, based on the classic Philip K. Dick novel of the same name, has become a hit for the streaming service among their original content. The series’ success is thanks to a variety of factors, including its stellar cast and just how relevant the show is to the kind of world we live in. For those unaware, The Man In The High Castle takes place in a parallel universe where Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan have divided the U.S. into two territories after the Axis powers win WWII. The characters in the show
happen upon documentation of Japan and Germany losing the war, and their stories begin to collide. The show, adapted by Frank Spotnitz, has garnered critical acclaim since the pilot was released in early 2015. It’d been a long journey up until that point, with development landing in several places like SyFy and BBC, before ending up with Amazon. The pilot became Amazon’s most watched piece of original content since their original productions began, and the show has spanned three seasons since. The fourth and final season of The Man In The High Castle is slated to premiere in November. Isa Dick Hackett, Philip K. Dick’s daughter, is an executive producer on the series and has been an integral part of furthering her father’s work and legacy for years.
She’ll be appearing at SCAD Savannah Film Festival on Wed., Oct. 30 at the SCAD Museum, where the first episode of the final season will be screened ahead of the release date and a Q&A will follow. The screening begins at 2 P.M. Ahead of the premiere screening, we spoke to Hackett about the show’s success and what to expect from the exclusive episode screening. It’s really exciting that season premiere episode is screening here! We’re excited! We can’t wait to come and meet people and screen the episode. You’ve been involved in bringing a lot of your father’s work to the screen and carrying his legacy forward in that
way. Why is it important to you to be involved in seeing his work live on? Well, really what I’m doing is getting people back to the written word. I want people to read his work, and I think the fidelity and quality of the adaptations are a really important part of that. So the work that I do is really trying to get his work in the right hands, and hopefully creating really special film and television adaptations so that people can get to know his work through that [medium]. In terms of this particular project, what about Frank Spotnitz and his prior work made you feel that he was the right person to lead this adaptation?
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There was a version that we’d been working on at the BBC originally, which didn’t end up getting the greenlight. And then it went to SyFy where we partnered with Frank. And really, it was just hearing his vision and knowing his general sensibility. We had conversations about the power of the material, and shared a certain value system around what it was that we wanted to be doing with this show.
There are certainly elements of this show that really struck a chord with people in terms of how they’re kind of relevant to the world and country we’re living in. Yes, kind of! [laughs] Right, that might be a bit of an understatement! What’s interesting is that the show premiered prior to the rise of Trump, and it did incredibly well right out of the gate. What about this story do you personally think has resonated with people, and why? This show became a reality because of Amazon’s willingness to take on some really challenging material. Without Amazon, this truly would not exist, so I’m really grateful that they were willing to take that chance. The reaction to [the pilot] was really gratifying; I think people are just broadly attracted to the “what if” of it all. As time has gone on, the world around us has changed ever increasingly. I think
that myself and some people I talk to keep feeling like we’re in an alternate universe. The “what if” is strangely becoming a little more like the world of the show. I think about this a lot—I cannot imagine a better time to be doing this show. I just imagine my dad seeing this and feeling so incredibly gratified that this book he wrote so long ago is in the world now as this show, and is hopefully helping people to think. One of the central questions we’re asking this final season is, “What side of history will you be on?” That feels particularly relevant right now, and it’s just one of those rare opportunities to be working on a show that hopefully is provocative and makes people think. Is there anything you can say about the episode that will be screened here in Savannah, without giving anything away? It’s never my intention to pry, of course! I appreciate your gentle approach! [laughs]. I think generally, I can say that the entire season is something that we’re really proud of. We were given proper time and resources to plan this out, and we feel like our characters have really compelling narrative conclusions, which is great. Mainly, and this is set up in the first episode, it’s just a really epic culmination in every way. But at the same time, you’re seeing new dimensions to our characters, and some surprises. And I think it’s also really emotionally impactful, which is really important. CS
THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE SCREENING AND Q&A
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It was a long development process on this show; I think this is the 12th year that I’ve been working on this show. There was a version that we’d been working on at the BBC originally, which didn’t end up getting the greenlight. And then it went to SyFy where we partnered with Frank. And really, it was just hearing his vision and knowing his general sensibility. We had conversations about the power of the material, and shared a certain value system around what it was that we wanted to be doing with this show. At its core it’s an anti-fascist novel, and it’s really important to keep the spiritual fidelity of it. He was very, very clear originally that he intended to do that. So he was a great partner on those first couple of episodes.
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#SAVFF HONOREE SPOTLIGHT
‘If I’m going to do this, it’s going to be mine’: Aldis Hodge gets Discovery Award
SCAD Savannah Film Festival honoree opens up about his career BY SEAN KELLY
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CRITICALLY-acclaimed actor Aldis Hodge is one of a group of esteemed actors and film industry heavyweights set to the Discovery Award honor at this year’s SCAD Savannah Film Festival, which is taking place from October 26 through November 2. Hodge, a lifelong actor who started as a child hoping to follow in the footsteps of his brother Edwin, has had a pretty big year. Not only does he star alongside Kevin Bacon in the series City On A Hill, he’s also had some pretty major film roles in Tom Shadyac’s powerful Brian Banks and Chinonye Chukwu’s upcoming Clemency. Clemency is notably inspired by the story of Troy Davis, who was convicted of the 1989 murder of Savannah police offer Mark MacPhail despite decades of doubt surrounding the case. Davis was exectued in 2011, following a widespread effort to be granted clemency that garnered support from the likes of President Jimmy Carter and Pope Benedict XVI. Hodge’s award will be presented during a Q&A following a screening of Clemency at the Lucas Theatre on Mon., Oct. 28 at 9:30 P.M. Ahead of the screening and Q&A, we spoke to Hodge about his incredible career trajectory and what being an actor really means to him. What made you get into this line of work?
I got into this line of work following my 20 brother, Edwin Hodge. He’s actually
in Atlanta right now working on his upcoming film Ghost Draft, starring alongside Chris Pratt. He started when he was 3, and I came up behind him. My mom said that if I was going to do it, I had to be serious about it and earn it. When I was 12 years old, I was fired from a job for performing too well. They thought that my character and two other characters on the show performed a little bit better than their primary lead, and they didn’t want us to distract so they fired us. Oh, wow! Yeah, it was a little weird. How do you do your job too well? [laughs]. But I said, all right, if I’m going to do this, I don’t want to be in a position of being expendable or being something somebody takes off a shelf every now and then when they feel like it. That’s when I really started writing and decided that if I’m going to do this, it’s going to be mine. I don’t want to just be an actor—I’m going to be a full-on artist. It’s not really about acting, for me. It has to do with my passion for being able to contribute to the craft, to the art. I have an ambition for how I see acting, and the issues that I see in the industry that I’d hope to be a part of fixing. So I’m not sure that for me it was every really about acting. I don’t think as a kid I ever said that I wanted to be an actor. I was just in it, and then I had ambitions that grew out if it. Because I wasn’t satisfied. I wasn’t seeing the stories written that were necessary, which I knew to be true. That’s what pushed me to writing. So my ambition comes out of necessity.
Aldis Hodge receives the Discovery Award on Oct. 28. PHOTO BY HUNTER ARTHUR
That’s an interesting perspective. It seems like that mentality is on full display with movies like Brian Banks, where you tell the true story of a man falsely convicted of rape, and Clemency, in which your character was inspired by Troy Davis and his fight for clemency. Why is it important for you to take roles like that?
of playing a thug that doesn’t move the needle? Or am I playing a conflicted villain who actually has a reason for why he is the way he is?
I take those roles because they’re substantive. There are challenges creatively and artistically, and it allows me to have a conversation with my audience about being progressive and hopefully inspiring somebody to get out there and be active and do the work. Granted, not every job I take is going to be in the same vein of cultural responsibility or advocacy, but when those opportunities are there I love to jump on them. Look, I’m a black man. I am not absolved of any of these issues that go on today. It’s frustrating, tiring, and exhausting. Any part that I can play in terms of using my platform to hopefully defeat some of this, I’m going to take it. I do extracurricular work outside of acting, but when it comes to that specifically— I love to take all kinds of roles, whether it’s the main protagonist, antagonist, it doesn’t matter. But what is the point? What story are we telling? Am I playing a thug for the purpose
Right now, I’m getting ready to executiveproduce two films. I’m also producing and directing my first short next year, and always writing new projects to pitch. I don’t have as much time as I’d like to sit and write full films and full scripts; between my shooting schedule and my other work; it kind of takes away my flow. So I spend as much time as I can developing stories, and then putting a writing team together to help finish it. I have an animated [project] that I’m working on, that I’m working with a team to develop. And outside of that, two different TV series that I’m working on as well. So, you know, I try to fit it in when I can. Time is very much a rare luxury, which is a good problem to have. But when I get it, I try and get to work. CS
You mentioned writing; is that something you’re always working on? What do you foresee for the future in terms of those endeavors?
ALDIS HODGE AT SCAD SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL Mon., Oct. 28, 9:30 P.M. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Street
#SAVFF INTERVIEW
Filling the ‘hole in the dialogue’ about PTSD and opioids: Mickey and the Bear’s Annabella Attanasio BY RACHAEL FLORA
rachael@connectsavannah.com
MICKEY AND THE BEAR isn’t your average coming-of-age film. While she’s navigating life in rural Montana, the teenage Mickey (Camila Morrone) also has to deal with her father, the abusive Hank (James Badge Dale), a veteran who struggles with opioid addiction. The film, set for release on Nov. 13, already has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Mickey and the Bear was written and directed by Annabella Attanasio, who comes from a strong acting background and used that experience for this film. We spoke with Attanasio last week. What was your inspiration for writing Mickey and the Bear?
In “Mickey and the Bear,” Camila Morrone portrays Mickey, a teenager in rural Montana. PHOTO COURTESY OF SCAD SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL
I was really interested in the way trauma and addiction filters into a child’s life through their parents, so I would say that kind of codependency where the adult becomes the child was something I drew from in my personal experience. But in terms of the veteran issues, that was more something I just grew interested in exploring and then dramatizing in a movie. I think the familial crisis of how the unit is affected by these things and how it affects the person who’s suffering firsthand, but also the people around them. I think that was something I was looking to see in a movie.
I got a grant to do ethnographic and visual research on a small town in Montana when I was 21, and I fell in love with this town, which is where we shot the movie—Anaconda, Montana. The script started coming together after that, but I didn’t have any sort of formal training about writing. I just read a lot of plays. I’m an actor, so I read a lot for parts that I did, but a lot of it was me teaching myself how to write and learning, through lots of help, what I liked and didn’t like. The final movie lacks exposition and the dialogue is laconic and biting, and for this movie, at least, that was my intention. But when I started writing, it was very expository, very emotion-driven. Then it became this thing where I was like, “Let me reveal no emotion through the dialogue.” Nobody’s saying how they really feel, and to me, that’s what life is.
Tell me about the process of writing this film.
What was lit like to direct for the first time?
When I started writing it, I didn’t have any intention of doing anything with it. This was not a calculated move whatsoever; it happened really organically.
I think directing is much more intuitive. It’s more about taste and feel and the way you can communicate your ideas to people, rather than coming in with such a
Did you draw on any personal experience while writing?
strict agenda. I was definitely scared at the prospect of doing it, but I knew I could do it. And I knew that in terms of directing, there was no one better to direct it than me, because I had been with the story for so many years and I so clearly envisioned what I wanted it to be.
Then the other side of it is, we had local casting. You’ll see in the movie, there’s a ton of Montana-based actors and some non-actors. Abby Hari and Jessie Rafael were the women in charge of that. They’d run the streets and go to a lot of different towns and rodeos and car shows and casinos and all these places where people Since you have an acting background, would be, and they’d scout all day. There how closely were you involved with are 30 local Montana actors or non-actors casting? in the movie, but I think that adds to their authentic feel. I was fortunate to work with Avy Kaufman, I’m interested in merging people with who is a legend. I knew her from working experience with people who are more raw. for her when I was in college, and it was my For me, there’s difference in directing a favorite thing to be in her office. I loved her trained actor versus an untrained actor, taste and creativity, and I loved being a fly but on both sides of the coin, there’s so on the wall and being in the audition room much potential for real brilliance. I like to with her and watching her direct actors. I mix it up and have a collection of both. CS learned so much just through being in her WONDER WOMEN: DIRECTORS presence. Tues., Oct. 29, 11 a.m. Avy brought us our leads and was Gutstein Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St. really supportive. Ben Rosenfield, I had $5, available at savannahboxoffice.com collaborated with in the past and he was someone I was like, let’s just offer it to him. MICKEY AND THE BEAR Whereas someone like Calvin [Demba] Wed., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. or Cami [Morrone], I had not heard of SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. whatsoever and they’re both stars in the making. $5, available at savannahboxoffice.com 21
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Two things: first, there’s a lack of representation of father-daughter stories from the girl’s perspective. Second thing is there’s a lack of representation of veterans’ lives as they re-acclimate to society. There’s definitely a hole in the dialogue about not only PTSD but the opioid crisis in terms of the corruption of pharmaceutical companies, as well as the way the VA handles mental illness. I wanted to encompass a feminist narrative while discussing the point of larger themes that our culture is dealing with.
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Ulysses Davis:
A life in art BY JIM MOREKIS
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ULYSSES DAVIS is one of the most noteworthy artists Savannah has produced. His extraordinary wood carvings are the product of an extraordinary life. Davis was born in 1913 in Fitzgerald, Ga. at the height of Jim Crow. As a young man, he worked for the railroad. After being laid off, he moved his family to Savannah, where he opened up a popular barber shop at Bull and 45th Street, which he adorned with his stunningly imaginative and skillful woodcarvings. Davis, who died in 1990, combined an innate artistic vision with remarkable woodworking skills to create a form of vernacular folk art that has rarely been matched. You can see examples of his work downtown at the Beach Institute — an intriguing mix of busts of U.S. presidents, whimsical figures, and African mythological references. The Vision of Ulysses Davis, a short documentary about Davis’s life and work, will screen at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. We spoke to director of photography Steven Gray.
For those unfamiliar with Ulysses Davis, why is he such an important 22 artist?
Gray: Ulysses Davis is nothing less than one of the premier artists of the American South in the 20th Century. He was a savant in terms of the way he approached wood and woodworking, the way he constructed ideas in shape and form. In addition to having this extraordinary subject matter – everything from fantastical creatures to U.S. presidents , he was notable for being a master craftsman in terms of the tools he used. He made most of them himself, using expertise he gained from his years working for the railroad. Drawing on his railroad background, he became familiar with woodworking and gained a whole set of skills that he would use later. Davis is often viewed as a folk artist, but it seems like his sculptural skills make him the equal of many classically trained artists. Well, there are a lot of different ways to interpret vernacular art. What sets Davis apart is his sheer brilliance in form and the ability to execute really complex ideas. And his sheer skill with wood! But yes, he is an outsider artist in that his practice existed outside the main discourse of art history and outside of the Western canon.
Upper left: Ulysses Davis. Bottom: Examples of his woodwork, many of which were displayed at his barber shop in Savannah.
How was this film originally inspired? My mom, Susan Gray, was volunteering at the Beach Institute. I’d gone to the Beach several times and noticed the Davis collection. It’s an extrarordinarily culturally valuable and dynamic body of work I tried to do more research, and found The Treasure of Ulysses Davis by Susan Mitchell Crawley, usually considered the ultimate book on Mr. Davis and his work. I decided it would be a fun opportunity to make a short documentary to feature his work, and also be available to the Beach Institute itself. After the Film Festival, we’re giving it to the Beach to put it up as a resource for everyone who visits. What was the rationale behind making this a short as opposed to a full-length documentary? Our intended audience is people going to Savannah and to the Beach Institute. We want them to be able to see this film, ideally before they view the exhibit. So we didn’t want it to be longer than ten minutes. The documentary can provide important historical and cultural background before they engage with those works. We had about four or five carvings that in particular we wanted to emphasize. We wanted to provide a framework for the audience to engage with the collection on their own terms. We’re not super heavy in telling the audience how to think or feel.
How did you physically go about shooting this film? Especially Davis’s art itself? We took the classic approach. The majority was shot at the Beach. We shot all the carvings there, and didn’t move any offsite. The Beach Institute was such a pleasure to work with, and everyone was so helpful. As for the interviews, we did a few at the Beach and others on location. Who did you interview?
Susan Mitchell Crawley is the expert who put together the most prominent retrospective on Davis’s work, and literally wrote the book about him. She really anchors the film in terms of approaching the material. We interviewed Vaughnette GoodeWalker — she really added a lot especially in terms of the Savannah context. We talked to Richard Law, a local painter and a barber, who as a child had gone to the same barbershop Mr. Davis worked in, and who was inspired to follow in his footsteps. We talked to Milton Davis, his eldest son. That was a really important conversation for the film. CS
THE VISION OF ULYSSES DAVIS
Oct. 26, 12:30 p.m. at SCAD Museum of Art as part of the “Southern Voices” screening.
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Shatterbox: Expanding opportunity for women directors
Screening at SCAD MoA features seven shorts BY JIM MOREKIS
Jack and Jo Don’t Want To Die
jim@connectsavannah.com
White Echo
Dorothea’s Blues, directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples, “The story of an African-American woman who is rocked to her core when a national news event opens up an old wound.” White Echo, directed by Chloë Sevigny, which involves the “power of persuasion, belief, and frenzy” during an Ouija board session. We spoke with Shatterbox executive producer Shannon Gibson about the whole project. “This was always designed to advocate for more female directors,” she says. “We do that by providing enough money so that they can make something great. At the same time we want to be an incubator for ideas.” While the main focus of Shatterbox is on female directors, the entire industry remains pretty male-dominant – even more so in areas such as directors of photography, for example. “We are really staying focused on women directors right now,” says Gibson. “There are actually a lot of women in
film school — by some measures over fifty percent of film students are women. But for whatever reason, many women directors sort of fall off the radar after making their first feature. Lack of access to capital seems to be a big reason why.” While much of the industry’s creative focus is turning to streaming TV productions, Gibson says Shatterbox views the industry as more of a continuum. “A lot of women directors do want to do TV in addition to film,” she says. “Our goal is to first get them into the system. We want to make sure we are creating a space for a really big diversity of genre. Whether it’s sci-fi, comedy, drama, or whatever, we want to make sure women have a range of opportunity.” Not all Shatterbox directors are lesserknown. This year, for example, actress Chloe Sevigny is directing a short. Kristin Stewart is another well-known actress who has participated. “The transition between acting and directing is still an important one,” Gibson says. “Chloe, for example, is absolutely a director as well as an actress. She just needed an opportunity to make that transition.” CS
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Oct. 28, 2 p.m., SCAD Museum of Art Q&A with Parisa Barani, director, Human Terrain; Amy Emmerich, president North America, Refinery29; Shannon Gibson, executive producer, Refinery29; Channing Godfrey Peoples, director, Dorothea’s Blues; Kantú Lentz, director, Jack and Jo Don’t Want to Die; Veronica Rodriguez, director, Shoot
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CURRENTLY in its third season, Shatterbox is a “culture-shifting series” from Refinery29, in partnership with Level Forward. The point is for female storytellers to have a platform to create short films that “redefine identity, imagination, and storytelling.” Since the series launch in August 2016, Shatterbox has developed and distributed more than 20 short films to date. Three Shatterbox films are currently being developed into features, including Good Time Girls by Courtney Hoffman, who is also slated to direct Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film, Ruthless. Shatterbox brings seven womandirected shorts to the SCAD Savannah Film Festival this year: Shoot, directed by Veronica Rodriguez, in which “two prestige auction houses engage in the ancient form of ritualized combat.” Girl Callin, directed by Tiffany J. Johnson, which is about what happens after a drug deal goes awry, and “two best buds make a presumably careless decision.” Wingmen, directed by Nicole Emanuele, about a bachelorette party going off without a hitch until the bride and her maid of honor get a call to report for active duty.” Human Terrain, directed by Parisa Barani, about an American anthropologist and NGO worker befriending a Muslim Iraqi woman. Jack and Jo Don’t Want to Die, directed by Kantú Lentz, in which a dissillusioned man “works the night shift at a freezing facility where people choose to halt their lives.”
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MONDAY 10.28 ANIMATED SHORTS — 9 a.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. SHORTS SPOTLIGHT: LIVING ON THE EDGE — Real stories of people under pressure, fighting against the odds. 9 a.m SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. EXTRA INNINGS — An aggressive reporter attempts to uncover secrets about the past of a legendary baseball manager. 9:30 a.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. ONE TAXI RIDE — This documentary tells the intimate story of a male rape survivor. 9:30 a.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Just Mercy
SATURDAY 10.26
SUNDAY 10.27
MASTERS — A frazzled young woman prepares to take the hardest test in the world. The only thing on the line is everything. 11 a.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.
SELL BY — Adam and Marklin’s five-year relationship has gone from passionate flame to medium burn. 10 a.m.. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.
WELL GROOMED — Follow a year in the humorous and visually stunning world of competitive creative dog grooming alongside the women who transform their beloved poodles into living sculptures. 11 a.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. SOUTHERN VOICES — Featuring films about the American South. 12:30 p.m.. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. FLY LIKE A GIRL — An in-depth view of a movement of girls and women as they relentlessly pursue their passion for aviation,. 2 p.m.Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.
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LEARNING TO SKATEBOARD IN A WARZONE (IF YOU’RE A GIRL) — In Afghanistan, a nation dubbed “one of the worst places to be born a girl,” an organization named Skateistan recruits girls from poor neighborhoods and teaches them to read, write, and skateboard. 2 p.m.Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.
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PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE — In 1760 France, Marianne is commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a reluctant bride-to-be. 3 p.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. THE AERONAUTS — Set in 1862, wealthy young widow Amelia Wren and ambitious scientist James Glaisher mount a balloon expedition to fly higher than anyone in history. Q&A with director/writer Tom Harper . 7:30 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.
THE NEIGHBORS’ WINDOW — Alli is a wife and mother who has grown frustrated with her daily routine and husband. Her life is shaken up when two free-spirited twentysomethings move in across the street. 10 a.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.
STUDENT SHORTS BLOCK A — 11 a.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. THE POLLINATORS — A cinematic journey around the U.S. follows migratory beekeepers and their truckloads of honey bees as they pollinate the crops we all eat. noon. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. HOMESICK — Two years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Murai braves danger and wanders through the no-go zone to spend time with his 8-year-old son, Jun. noon. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
SOUND DESIGN AND MIXING FOR HOLLYWOOD’S CREATURES, SUPERHEROES AND VILLAINS — Join Lindsey Alvarez and PATTI CAKE$ — In this coming-of-age story Robert Stambler. noon. SCAD Museum of Art, straight out of Jersey, an unlikely rapper finds 601 Turner Blvd. her voice as a hip-hop legend-in-the-making. noon. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. REFINERY29 + LEVEL FORWARD PRESENT SHATTERBOX — Culture-shifting series WHITEOUT — When a young couple gives female storytellers a platform. Q&A with encounters a strange old man wandering in select cast and crew. 2 p.m. SCAD Museum a snowstorm, they must decide if he needs of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. their help, or if he has more sinister intentions. 12:45 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East STUDENT SHORTS: BLOCK B — 2 p.m. Broughton St. fTrustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. ONLY — After a comet unleashes a mysterious plague that begins to kill all females on the planet, the relationship of a young couple is put to the test. 12:45 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. MISSING LINK — Mr. Link is 8 feet tall, 630 pounds, covered in fur and adorably literal, making him the world’s most lovable legend. 3 p.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. HARRIET — Based on the life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. 3:30 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN — A lonely detective with Tourette Syndrome ventures to solve the murder of his mentor. 8 p.m.. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.
FROM $100 TO $100,000,000: FINANCING AND DISTRIBUTING ENTERTAINMENT — 2 p.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St BLACK BOY JOY — An introspective slice of life story about two generations of black men living in the same household and juggling the demands of raising a young son with autism. 3 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. WORKING MAN — When a factory closure threatens a small Rust Belt town, one older factory worker continues going to his former job every day despite the shutdown. 3 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. KNIVES OUT — When crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead the inquisitive Detective Benoit Blanc investigates. 7 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. CLEMENCY — Years of carrying out death row executions have taken their toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams. Q&A with select
cast and crew. 9:30 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
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GLOBAL SHORTS FORUM: HOME(LESS) — 9 a.m.. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. SYLVIA — A trip taken to sell a car named Sylvia seems to embody the vision of family. 9 a.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. THE SHORT HISTORY OF THE LONG ROAD — Teenage Nola grew up living out of a van with her charismatic father Clint. When tragedy strikes, Nola confronts the reality of life on the road alone. 9 a.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. LES HIRONDELLES DE KABOUL (THE SWALLOWS OF KABUL) — In the summer of 1998 with Kabul under Taliban rule, Zunaira and Mohsen are young and in love. . 11 a.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. CRYSTAL FROG — Benjamin visits Miko in Tokyo. At her place, he finds a photo taken at a winery 40 years ago. noon. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. MARTHA: A PICTURE STORY — In 1970s New York, photographer Martha Cooper captured some of the first images of graffiti appearing on the city’s subway carriages. noon. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. A CONVERSATION WITH ALAN CUMMING 12:30 p.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. BOOKSMART — Unfiltered comedy about high school best friends and the bonds we create that last a lifetime. Q&A with select cast and crew. 2 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
LOST BAYOU — A struggling addict ventures into the Louisiana swamps to reconnect with her estranged faith healer father. 3 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. PSYCHIC — A charismatic psychic and his two manipulative sons gain a cult following. 3 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 E Broughton St. WONDER WOMEN: BELOW THE LINE — 2:30 p.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St WONDER WOMEN: DIRECTORS — 11 a.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St WONDER WOMEN: PRODUCERS — 9:30 a.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St WONDER WOMEN: WRITERS — 12:30 p.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St,.
GREENER GRASS — In a bizarro version of suburbia, soccer moms and best friends Jill and Lisa are locked in a passive aggressive battle of the wills. Q&A with directors Jocelyn
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De Boer and Dawn Luebbe. 3:30 p.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. HIDDEN LIFE — Based on real events, this is the story of an unsung hero, Franz Jägerstätter, who refused to fight for the Nazis in World War II. Q&A with select cast and crew. 7 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. IN FABRIC — A lonely woman recently separated visits a bewitching London department store in search of a dress that will transform her life. 9:30 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
WEDNESDAY 10.30
GLOBAL SHORTS FORUM: BEYOND THE RAINBOW — 9 a.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. GLOBAL SHORTS FORUM: MATTERS OF THE MIND — 9 a.m..SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. IMMERSIVE MEDIA IN ENTERTAINMENT — 11 a.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St MICKEY AND THE BEAR — Montana teenager Mickey Peck is doing what she can to keep her single veteran father Hank afloat. While navigating his mercurial moods, opioid addiction, and grief over the loss of his wife, she fantasizes of going to college and living life on her own terms. Q&A session with Annabelle Attanasio and Camila Morrone. 11:30 a.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. THE SOUND OF SILENCE — A New York City “house tuner,” Peter Lucian works meticulously to diagnose the discordant ambient noises that adversely affect his clients’ moods. Q&A with writer Ben Nabors and writer/director Michael Tyburski . 11:30 a.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. THE REPORT — Based on actual events, idealistic staffer Daniel J. Jones is tasked by his boss Senator Dianne Feinstein to lead an investigation of the CIA’s Detention and Interrogation Program created in the aftermath of 9/11. noon, Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. PAIN AND GLORY — Salvador Mallo, a film director in physical decline, experiences a series of re-encounters, some in the flesh, others remembered. 12:30 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. FROM FILM STUDENT TO FILMMAKER — 1 p.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE SEASON FOUR PREMIERE — In anticipation of the fourth and final season of The Man in the High Castle, which debuts Friday, Nov. 15, on Amazon Prime Video, comes the world premiere of the season’s first episode and a special panel with the series’ cast and creators. 2 p.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.
BREAKOUT AWARDS AND PANEL — Take in a discussion with some of the hottest up-and-coming actors about their current projects, their start in entertainment, and what’s next in their careers. 4 p.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St,.
tors plant. Q&A with director Steven Bognar. 2 p.m.. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.
GLOBAL SHORTS FORUM: PERKS AND PERILS OF BEING A WOMAN — 4:30 p.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.
HONEY BOY — Based on Shia LaBeouf’s own experiences, Honey Boy brings to life a young actor’s stormy childhood and early adult years. 2:30 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
WHITE SNAKE — In this visually stunning new take on a classic legend, Blanca has lost her memory and together with Xuan, a snake catcher from a nearby village, she journeys to discover her real identity. 3 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. THE TWO POPES — Frustrated with the direction of the Catholic Church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, Pope Benedict summons Bergoglio to Rome to reveal a secret. 7 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. THE KING — Wayward prince Hal turned his back on royal life to live among the people. But when his tyrannical father dies, the reluctant young king is forced to navigate the politics, chaos, and war his father left behind. 9:30 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
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FUNAN — In April 1975, Chou is a young Cambodian woman whose world is upended by the Khmer Rouge regime. 9 a.m.. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. SHORTS SPOTLIGHT: WONDROUS WORLD — 9 a.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. THE CAVE — In this story of the Syrian war, civilians seek hope and safety inside the subterranean hospital known as the Cave. Q&A with director Feras Fayyad. 11 a.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. BELOW THE LINE: PRODUCTION DESIGN — 11 a.m.. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St SEBERG — Seberg is inspired by true events in the life of Breathless star Jean Seberg, who in the late 1960s was targeted by the FBI for her support of the civil rights movement. 11:30 a.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. MAIDEN — Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old charter boat cook, became the skipper of the first all-female crew to enter the 1989 Whitbread Round the World. Q&A with director Alex Holmes. 11:30 a.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. BELOW THE LINE: COSTUME DESIGN — 12:30 p.m.. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St AMERICAN FACTORY — In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Mo-
BELOW THE LINE: CINEMATOGRAPHY — 2:30 p.m. 201 E Broughton St
OFFICIAL SECRETS — Based on worldshaking true events, Official Secrets tells the gripping story of Katharine Gun, a British intelligence specialist whose job involves routine handling of classified information. Q&A with director Gavin Hood and real life subjects Martin Bright and Katharine Gun. 3 p.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. SCAD ALUMNI PANEL — 4 p.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St JUST MERCY — After graduating from Harvard, Bryan Stevenson had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend the wrongly condemned. 7 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. THE LODGE — On a family retreat to their remote winter cabin over the holidays, the father is forced to abruptly depart for work, leaving his children in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace. 9:30 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
FRIDAY 11. 1
BEST OF ANNECY 2019 — Combines a selection of shorts, winning films from the latest festival, and two tailor-made opening sequences by students from the GOBELINS, l’école de l’image. 9 a.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
VFX WORKFLOW — 2:30 p.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. DOCS TO WATCH ROUNDTABLE — Scott Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter hosts the sixth annual Docs to Watch Directors Roundtable. 4 p.m.. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. SHORTS SPOTLIGHT: DYSFUNCTION JUNCTION — 4:30 p.m.. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. WAVES — The epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family. 7 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. PARASITE — The Park family is the picture of aspirational wealth. The Kim family is rich in street smarts. A symbiotic relationship forms. 9 p.m. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
SATURDAY 11. 2
BEST OF FEST — See the best of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival at this free, all-day screening of the winning films across categories. 10 a.m Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. ONE CHILD NATION — For more than 35 years, China enforced a radical experiment in population control. Q&A with director Nanfu Wang. 10 a.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. THE KINGMAKER — With intimate access, The Kingmaker examines the Marcos family’s attempts at an improbable return to power in the Philippines. Q&A with director Lauren Greenfield. 11 a.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.
SHORTS SPOTLIGHT: STAY FOR THE LAUGHS — 9 a.m.. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.
SEA OF SHADOWS — When Mexican drug cartels and Chinese traffickers join forces to poach the rare totoaba fish in the Sea of Cortez, their methods threaten to destroy the most endangered whale species. Q&A with director Richard Ladkani. 1 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.
KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush, and Paula Jean Swearengin mount grassroots campaigns. Q&A with director Rachel Lears. 11:30 a.m. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.
DIEGO MARADONA — Maradona, one of the most celebrated and controversial footballers in the world, arrived in Naples on July 5, 1984, for a world-record fee. Q&A with director Asif Kapadia. 2 p.m.. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM — Follow the quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream. Q&A with John Chester. noon. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
WRITERS ON WRITING: A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD — 2 p.m.. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St
THE TRUTH — Fabienne is a star of French cinema who reigns among men who love and admire her. 1 p.m. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. SCAD ALUMNI BRING THE SHOW TO SAVANNAH — 2 p.m. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St,.
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD — This story about the triumph of kindness over cynicism is based on the real friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. Q&A with Micah FitzermanBlue, Noah Harpster, and Tom Junod. 7 p.m.. Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.
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THIS ISN’T the first time we’ve written about Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner, a fact he points out almost immediately. Back in 2007, when Weiner was playing piano solo under the name Ladyfingers, he performed at the Jinx, and Connect’s Jim
Reed wrote a preview of it. Weiner liked the write-up so much that he used it to promote other shows. “There weren’t that many write-ups in those days,” Weiner shares. “I can still remember them all—that’s how few there were.” Now, Low Cut Connie is a major act— with plenty of write-ups—but getting there was a total accident.
“It was what I call an unplanned pregnancy,” Weiner deadpans. After gigging around with Ladyfingers and getting nowhere, he took a job teaching English and history in New York, about to put his dreams of a music career on hold. “I was pretty fairly convinced that it wasn’t going to happen for me,” he remembers. “So, before I ratchet down and this becomes more of a hobby, why don’t I do one little fun summer project before I start the school season in the fall?” Weiner got some friends together and played around to create what would become “Get Out the Lotion,” which they didn’t even expect to sell. “It was just a fun project, and I thought, ‘Oh, we’ll give some CDs to my friends,’ back when people listened to CDs,” he recalls, “and maybe once a year we’ll get together and play some of these songs. And then it just completely took off.” It took off, in fact, to the point that Low Cut Connie’s fans include Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, and Elton John. All three have lauded the project, but
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Weiner says that Elton John has been especially supportive. “I’m like him, I’m another funnylooking piano-playing kind of maniac, and he recognized that,” he muses. “He really gave me a lot of advice and encouragement, and I obviously grew up with him, as we all did. Not just his music, but his unbelievable, captivating, fearless personality. He’s somebody that communicated to me as a kid, ‘Be yourself, do your thing, and don’t be afraid of what people will say.’” If you’ve ever seen Weiner play piano, you’ll immediately get the Elton connection. He puts on an electrifying performance, as evidenced by his 2018 Stopover set at Social, which he calls “explosive.” Weiner learned how to work the crowd by performing small rooms, just like the Jinx years ago, where the dynamic between the performer and the audience is most palpable. “As I always say, getting up in front of a thousand fans who know and love your songs—that’s easy,” he says. “But getting in a smaller bar like the Jinx, with twenty people who have never heard of you and don’t necessarily want to like you, and winning them over, that’s the tough work. When you do ten to twenty thousand
hours of that, the bigger stages seem a lot easier. “I don’t need to tell you that I’ve bombed so many times in my life,” he continues. “I mean, there’s no stand-up comedian or writer or performer or singer or actor or athlete that doesn’t know what it is to not nail it, and not nail it many times. But that work is the adjustments you make, and the confidence you build from doing it over and over. I’m not afraid of bombing; I’m excited at the possibility of it might happen. It’s like skydiving; it’s a thrill.” Friday’s show, we’re pretty sure, won’t be a bomb. Low Cut Connie is on tour with Big Freedia, the Queen of Bounce from New Orleans, of whom Weiner’s a longtime fan. While shooting the music video for “Little Queen of New Orleans,” Weiner tried to get Freedia to be in the video, but wasn’t able to connect. Now, they share a manager at Midcitizen in New Orleans, and Weiner interviewed Freedia for his new radio show, Connie Club. “We got together and I said, ‘Do you want to do a song together?’ So Freedia was like, ‘Alright, let’s do it,’” Weiner remembers. “We did a song of hers called ‘I Heard.’ I heard you were looking for me. I played piano and she was rapping on the verses, and it felt really cool. At the end,
Freedia was like, ‘God, I’d love to have piano on stage, it sounds so good.’ So I said, ‘Let’s do some shows together,’ and then it turned into, ‘Why don’t we do a whole tour together?’” The Savannah stop is the third of the tour and happens right on Pride and Halloween weekend, which Weiner knows will be a blast, especially with such a unique bill bringing two sets of fans together. “The beauty of it is that we’re a rock ‘n’ roll band, and we have a very interesting weird crowd, and we’re sort of an outlier for what is cool in rock ‘n’ roll these days,” Weiner says. “And Freedia is an interesting mix of sounds, and an interesting mix of people at her shows. She is iconic in a lot of ways, but is also kind of an outlier in the hip-hop world. I’m excited to bring all these people into the same room that might not otherwise be in the same room.” CS
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MUSIC FESTIVAL FEATURE me, it took a lot of strength. I didn’t feel like I was admitting defeat. I was just speaking my truth and saying, “I’m not the strongest person you know. I may even be a bit of a mess.” [laughs] Do you remember the moment that the wheels began to turn creatively after such a lengthy period away from music?
Rachael Sage celebrates the release of her new single with Savannah Pride performance. PHOTO BY SHERVIN LAINEZ
Rachael Sage reckons with bravery in the face of mortality Singer/songwriter returns resilient after cancer battle, plays Savannah Pride
BY SEAN KELLY
sean@connectsavannah.com
CONNECT SAVANNAH | OCT 23 -29, 2019
VETERAN singer, songwriter, and label owner Rachael Sage has been using her platform for activism and expression ever since she burst onto the independent music scene in the mid-90s. Coming from the same DIY scene that spawned the likes of Ani DiFranco, Sage committed her life to music in an almost nonstop cycle for well over 20 years. She founded MPress Records along the way, providing a home for other artists like indie pop darling Seth Glier, Belgian rock hitmakers K’s Choice, and (full disclosure) this writer’s own band. The cycle of nonstop recording and touring that Sage grew accustomed to came to a halt last year when she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She spent six months away from a musical instrument and was entirely dedicated to treatment. 28 When she found out that her cancer was in
remission, the music once again began to flow. Out of that came her newest single, “Bravery’s On Fire,” a song that confronts the idea of vulnerability in the face of your mortality. With a new album in the works, Sage has returned to music and touring full-force, and is set to play Savannah Pride Festival on Sat., Oct. 26 at 6 P.M with her backing band, The Sequins. Ahead of her performance, we chatted with Sage about the last year of her life, her new single, and what lies ahead.
unfathomable now. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to, I just didn’t have the energy— mentally or physically. It was such a new, strange experience for me. In all honesty, I was nervous that I was forgetting who I was. So much of my energy is wrapped up in what I make and what I do, and perhaps less of it has been traditionally steeped in relationships. I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing; I’ve been very, very lucky to have that focus and to have the passions of music and the arts in general. So it was definitely somewhat of a dark moment for me, but I was also really I know you’ve gone through a lot in the trying hard and optimistic, and doing my last year or so, and I’m curious about very best to heal. when “Bravery’s On Fire” began to So the place that I wrote that song from take shape amid everything. was actually sort of a plea for someone else in my world at the time, to understand That was definitely one of the first songs I that I was not as strong as this person was wrote after a pretty lengthy period, at least asserting that I was. It was my attempt for me, of not writing. I was still in the mid- to be as honest as I possibly could about dle of my cancer treatment when I wrote exactly where I was. It’s a song about it. I really hadn’t touched an instrument finding strength in vulnerability, which is I for pretty much six months, which seems think the most difficult thing to admit. For
I was a full-time patient, so I put all of my energy into trying to heal and have the treatment be effective. So for me, what that meant was testing those boundaries continually, and if I couldn’t push through it then that’s where I was at. I would actually have much preferred to not have stopped [laughs]. But I guess what I’m saying is, it wasn’t conscious. It was purely a physical situation. I’ve been so blessed in my life to have good health up until this past year, and I’d never thought about energy in such a tangible way until this year. I took it for granted, of course, as most people do. I was always one of those people who were, as you know, spinning a zillion different plates. Right! I kind of derived a false sense of confidence and pride from being that type of person. What I’ve really learned about this year is balance. So when you ask me, what was the moment where I felt like I could write again—it’s pretty clear to me that it was a moment when my physical state became much more balanced. Instead of harnessing all of the physical energy I had to sort of power through discomfort, I was actually able to wake up in the morning, have energy, and resume what I consider to be my gift of a job. You’re working on finishing a record that will be out next year—given what you’ve been through, is there a thread or a theme that carries itself through the record? There seems to always be something of that nature with your albums. I do like a good theme [laughs]. That ties in a little bit with Pride, too. I’m so excited to be coming to support Pride, because like many of my peers in the LGBTQ+ community, I do love a good theme! I immerse myself fully, and I extend it to visuals, costuming, and everything else, and I’ll be doing that with this record. It has been really gratifying to find those threads between the songs. CS
RACHAEL SAGE @SAVANNAH PRIDE FESTIVAL Sat., Oct. 26, 6 P.M., Ellis Square
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Aaron Paul Zimmer talks music and parenthood Singer/songwriter plays Roasting Room on Oct. 25
BY SEAN KELLY
sean@connectsavannah.com
LOCAL singer/songwriter Aaron Paul Zimmer is best known for his work with City Hotel, but he also made waves last year for his solo album Saints And Heretics. This year, he’s got a new focus—being a father. This writer knows a thing or two about being a new parent as well, which made for a unique conversation with Zimmer about shifting perspectives when it comes to music, and what the journey has been like so far. Zimmer, who plays the Roasting Room in Bluffton on Oct. 25, spoke about all of that as well as what fans can expect at his upcoming gig.
Yeah! The sound is incredible and the venue is incredible. And we’ve experienced that same thing. I think people know they put on a good show. I’m hoping the same happens with our shows and we pull in a Bluffton crowd. What’s in the setlist for this show? Is it a mix of solo and City Hotel? It’s going to be a lot of songs from the solo record, and there are a few new ones that we have. I’m going to actually do more solo than we’d normally do—just me and my voice and guitar. We’ve got Jalen Reyes opening the show; he’s the drummer for Rev Bro Diddley and the Hips. We’re super psyched, fore. We’re trying to get as many rehearsals in with everyone’s busy schedules, which I’m sure you’re familiar
with now [laughs]. Oh, yeah! Things like that get a little more complicated when you become a parent [laughs]. Has your perspective on music shifted at all since this journey started for you? Aside from priorities shifting, I’ve noticed that it really makes me motivated to pursue music in maybe a more focused way. I think everything in my life has just become that much more deliberate, because there is the time crunch. It makes everything more deliberate—you focus on what’s worth focusing on and you let the other stuff go. That’s happened with who I want to play music with, and the venues I choose to play at. So it’s kind of changed the kind of people I play music in front of, but overall it has made me more motivated and focused on what’s really important.
How has impacted songwriting for you? I’ve found that I have smaller pockets of time to devote to it, which seems to have influenced the process positively so far. And, of course, your perspective changes in terms of what you write about. I’ve definitely had to re-learn how to do everything; re-learn how to cook while holding my son, how to walk the dog, how to answer the phone. So I’ve also learned how to rehearse and write with him, say, while my wife is doing something. And the good thing is that he likes music and it pacifies him. He’s interested in the guitar, and he’s not a very harsh critic either [laughs]. I’ve started playing mandolin for my daughter after bath time, and she seems to really love it. It’s so interesting what babies gravitate towards in that way—you can tell when
they like something and want you to keep doing it! Yeah! My son likes songs that are very rhythmic. Do you feel like your son’s appreciation for music in that way makes you appreciate it in a new light as well? Yes! It’s so fun to imagine what it’s like to experience things for the first time again. You can see the wheels turning in their heads when they, say, hear music for the first time or see a color for the first time. It’s amazing, and it’s fun to put yourself in their head in that way. CS
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The show at Roasting Room seems like it’s going to be really cool. They’re doing great stuff over there. Locals seem to just show up as well, no matter who’s playing. That’s pretty wonderful.
Aaron Paul Zimmer brings his solo material and more to Roasting Room on Oct. 25.
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BY SEAN KELLY
NO SUGAR @THE JINX
CONNECT SAVANNAH | OCT 23 -29, 2019
Germany’s No Sugar takes cues from bands like Bikini Kill, The Sonics, and The Runaways, but they’re certainly their own musical experience. They’ve been touring North America since their debut LP was released, and have been making serious waves all over with their infectious punk-influenced sound. This is sure to be a really special night at The Jinx. FRI., OCT. 25, 9 P.M., $7
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HEDONISTAS @BARRELHOUSE SOUTH
Atlanta-based funk and pop band Hedonistas have been a rising name in the live music world for a while now, with their profile being raised even more when Vulfpeck’s Cory Wong contributed to their single “On The Run.” Their debut album was released last year, and they’re on a seemingly-continuous mission to spread their unique sound around to audiences all over. SAT., OCT. 26, 9 P.M.
DEAD MAN’S PARTY @EL ROCKO LOUNGE
The Love Cats, Savannah’s own The Cure tribute, leads this incredibly fun pre-Halloween party alongside Rev Bro Diddley and the Hips. This is the band’s second Dead Man’s Party since forming, and it’s shaping up to be even spookier than the first. Halloween songs and dancing precede the live music, which is set to begin at 10:30. Don’t miss this unique show that you won’t find happening anywhere else in town. SAT., OCT. 26, 9 P.M.
ROD HARRIS JR. ORGAN TRIO @GOOD TIMES JAZZ BAR
Jazz guitarist Rod Harris Jr. brings his acclaimed catalog and powerful trio to Good Times for a night of modern jazz and all-around great music. Harris has performed everywhere and garnered critical praise, in addition to being nominated for Grammys. He’s a force to be reckoned with on his instrument, and is certainly one of the best guitar players going today. FRI., OCT. 25, 8 P.M.
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LIVE MUSIC
Barrelhouse South Ben Lewis, 9:30 p.m. Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band Bayou Cafe Ray Tomasino, 9 p.m. Boomy’s Blues Night w/ Ben Keiser, 9:30 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Turtle and the Heads Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Eric Jones Trio w/ Laiken Williams, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Gino Fanelli, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park George Evans, 7 p.m. Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Bill Smith Trio, 6:30 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company Boogaloo Bingo and DJ Miami, 7 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane, 8 p.m. White Whale Craft Ales Open Mic Music, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay and Uncle Buck, 7 p.m. The Wormhole Open Jam, 9 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night, 8 p.m.
Coach’s Corner Trivia Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Jinx Human Jukebox Trivia, 10 p.m. Service Brewing Company Trivia Night with Daniel, 6:30 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Bingo, 7 p.m., Tubby’s Bar Bingo, 7 p.m. World of Beer Trivia, 7 p.m.
KARAOKE
Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.
DJ
Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke
THURSDAY 10.24 LIVE MUSIC
Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trevor Clendenin, 7 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 Square One El-Rocko Lounge Shivery Shakes, Mr. Wait, 11 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Olwsen Meddows Foxy Loxy Cafe Savannah Night Market, 6 p.m.
Nicholas Mallis, Hello Joyce @EL ROCKO LOUNGE
Athens’ Nicholas Mallis brings his music to El Rocko, having a history of auxiliary gigs with the likes of Fred Schneider (The B-52s). Opening for Mallis is Hello Joyce, a stellar indie band on the rise from Tampa. FRI., OCT. 25, 9 P.M. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Randy Reese Quartet, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Peter Hennes Duo, 7 p.m. The Jinx NeverNotGoth 3, 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. The Perch at Local 11 ten Josephine Johnson PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m. River House Andrew Gill Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Ray Tomasino Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m. Top Deck James Lee Smith, 6:30 p.m. Tybee Island Social Club DJ Square One, 10 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon Victory North John Moreland, 8 p.m. The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Savannah Speed Show w/ DJ Buck-Star, Matt Hill, 7 p.m.
Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Josh Johansson
TRIVIA & GAMES
B & D Burgers Pop Culture Trivia, 7:30 p.m. McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m. Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia, 10 p.m.
KARAOKE
Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. The Jinx Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Wormhole Karaoke, 9 p.m.
COMEDY
Totally Awesome Bar Totally Open Mic, 8 p.m.
DJ
Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap
BAR & CLUB EVENTS
Peregrin The Best Dam Happy Hour with Damrak Gin, 6 p.m. Stafford’s Public House Open Mic, 9 p.m.
FRIDAY 10.25 LIVE MUSIC
201 Tapas Lounge Vintage All Black Affair, 8 p.m. B & D Burgers Trevor Clendenin, 6 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Club Elan Blunts and Blondes, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Stoop Kids, 10 p.m. Dub’s Pub Hitman El-Rocko Lounge Nicholas Mallis, Hello Joyce, 9 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant RHJ Organ Trio, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jon Murphy Duo, 9 p.m. The Jinx No Sugar, No More, 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Adam Nye Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Agent Zero Molly McGuire’s Keith & Ross, 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 Ricky Standard Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House David Duckworth, 8 p.m. Saddle Bags Cody Purvis, 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.
Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint w/ City Hotel, 5:30 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Alex Bazemore Taste of India Don Read, 6:30 p.m. Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Vic’s on The River Diana Rogers, Claire Frazier and Steven Bryan, 7 p.m. Victory North Big Freedia, Low Cut Connie, & 11 p.m. The Warehouse Kyle Yardley Band, Rachael Shaner Wild Wing Cafe Jennifer Siebenaler, Bill Hodgson outside, JD Music Group inside Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Ben Lewis
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
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 Vice Mojito Bar and Lounge Live DJ
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BAR & CLUB EVENTS
Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock Foxy Loxy Cafe Fire Brand Fridays Poetry Slam, 7 p.m. Peregrin The Best Dam Happy Hour with Damrak Gin, 6 p.m.
SATURDAY 10.26 LIVE MUSIC
201 Tapas Lounge Savannah State Homecoming Old Skool Night with CJ the DJ & DJ 3XL, 10 p.m. Barrelhouse South Hedonistas, 9:30 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt, 6 p.m. Coach’s Corner Bad Company Experience, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Frost and Random Note, 10 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Dead Man’s Party, 9 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Gino Castillo and the Cuban Cowboys, 8 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Levi Moore Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Hitman Molly McGuire’s Danielle Hicks Duo, 7 p.m. The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Prohibition Bootleg Beats, 10:30 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio,
6:30 p.m. River House Rachael Shaner Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Saddle Bags Levi Hummon, 8 p.m. Savannah Classical Academy Philharmonic in the Streetz, 1 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Justin Morris Stafford’s Public House DJ Rudy Lui, 9:30 p.m. Vic’s on The River Diana Rogers, Claire Frazier and Steven Bryan, 7 p.m. The Warehouse Electric Church, Alex Bazemore Wild Wing Cafe JD Music Group, Jennifer Siebenaler Duo, Bill Hodgson outside, Liquid Ginger inside Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) HalloWing
KARAOKE
Bay Street Blues Karaoke Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.
COMEDY
Ghost Coast Distillery Front Porch Improv: Great Pumpkin Fun House, 8:30 p.m. The Loft on Liberty Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans, 8 p.m.
UPCOMING SHOWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
JOHN MORELAND
| 8PM SHOW
7PM DOORS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
BIG FREEDIA
| 11PM SHOW 10PM DOORS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
SEBASTIAN BACH OF SKID ROW 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
| 8PM SHOW 7PM DOORS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST
MAC POWELL AND THE FAMILY REUNION
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| 9PM SHOW 8PM DOORS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
KOE WETZEL
| 8:30PM SHOW 7:30PM DOORS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS
| 8PM SHOW 7PM DOORS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
JIMMY HERRING AND THE 5 OF 7
| 8:30PM SHOW 7:30PM DOORS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
NEON INDIAN
| 8PM SHOW 7PM DOORS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
BUMPIN UGLIES
| 8PM SHOW 7PM DOORS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
YHETI, TOADFACE, MT ANALOGUE, OTTO VAN SCHIRACH , BREWZR
| 9PM SHOW 8PM DOORS
2603 WHITAKER ST | WWW.VICTORYNORTHCONCERTS.COM
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The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue One Night Only: Brandon Kieffer, 8 p.m. Visitor’s Information Center Savannah for Morons: The Trolley Tour, 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
DJ
The Black Rabbit DJ Square One, 9 p.m. Little Lucky’s DJ and Karaoke Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap Vice Mojito Bar and Lounge Live DJ
SUNDAY 10.27 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 Josephine Johnson, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson Prohibition Bluegrass Brunch w/ Cory Chambers and Evan Rose, 11 a.m. River House Ricky Standard Saddle Bags Pre-Halloween Sunday, 6 p.m. The Shrimp Factory Alex Bazemore 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 Jason Courtenay Band, Laiken Love Band
TRIVIA & GAMES
Moon River Brewing Co. Trivia, 6 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.
KARAOKE
Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke/DJ, 10:30 p.m.
DJ
Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.
BAR & CLUB EVENTS
Exclusives Bar & Grille Open Mic Poetry Night, 7 p.m. Saddle Bags Bar Olympics
MONDAY 10.28 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. Peregrin The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, 6 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Greg Williams Wild Wing Cafe Tyler Roe The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m.
TRIVIA & GAMES
Club One Bingo with Dawn Dupree, 5:30 p.m. The Flying Fish Trivia Night, 7 p.m. The Jinx Music and Movie Trivia, 10 p.m.
KARAOKE
Boomy’s Karaoke, 10 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.
COMEDY
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
BAR & CLUB EVENTS
Fia Rua Irish Pub Family Movie Night, 8 p.m.
TUESDAY 10.29 LIVE MUSIC
Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m. Civvies Toybox Theatre, Blacker Face, Skippy Spiral, HAHA Hysteria, Shrimp Etouffee, 7:30 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Teen Divorce, Garbage Dog, Dustin Price, 8 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) Big E and Ben Keiser Foxy Loxy Cafe Acoustic Tuesday featuring Shane Secor, 7 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Earl Williams Quartet, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jason Bible, 7 p.m. The Jinx Hip Hop Night Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, 8 p.m. The Ordinary Pub Jeremy J Riddle, 7 p.m. Top Deck James Lee Smith, 6:30 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Chuck Courtenay
TRIVIA & GAMES
Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m. 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.
KARAOKE
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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B & D Burgers 13 East Broughton St. 912-231-0986 www.bdburgers.net/
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Barrelhouse South 125 W. Congress St. 912-662-5576 barrelhousesouth.com
Basil’s Pizza and Deli 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-897-6400 basilsonline.com
Bay Street Blues 17 E. Bay St. 912-236-6655
Bayou Cafe 14 N. Abercorn St. 912-233-6411 bayousavannah.com
Billy’s Place at McDonough’s 20 E. Perry St.
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Club Elan 301 Williamson St. Club One 1 Jefferson St. 912-232-0200 clubone-online.com
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CoCo’s Sunset Grille 1 Old U.S. Hwy. 80 912-786-7810 cocostybee.com
Cohen’s Retreat 5715 Skidaway Rd. 912-355-3336
Congress Street Social Club 411 W. Congress St. 912-238-1985 congressstreetsocialclub.com
Dub’s Pub 225 W. River St.
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El-Rocko Lounge 117 Whitaker St. 912-495-5808
Exclusives Bar & Grille 2003 Greenwood Street 912-695-2116
Fia Rua Irish Pub 10132 Ford Ave. 912-459-4160 fiaruairishpub.com
Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) 131 West River St. 912-644-7172 www.liveoakstore.com/ fiddlersriverstreet
The Flying Fish 7906 E. Hwy 80
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Foxy Loxy Cafe 1919 Bull St. 912-401-0543 foxyloxycafe.com
Ghost Coast Distillery 641 Indian St. (912) 298-0071 ghostcoastdistillery.com
Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant 107 W. Broughton St. House of Mata Hari 306 W. Factor’s Walk Jazz’d Tapas Bar 52 Barnard St. 912-236-7777 www.jazzdsavannah.com
The Jinx 127 W. Congress St. 912-236-2281
Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub 117 West River St. 912-233-9626 www.kevinbarrys.com
Little Lucky’s 6 Gateway Blvd. E. 912-925-1119
The Loft on Liberty 215 W. Liberty St. Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St.
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McDonough’s 21 E. McDonough St.
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Mellow Mushroom 11 W. Liberty St. 912-495-0705 mellowmushroom.com
Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub 311 W. Congress St. 912-239-9600 macphersonspub.com
Molly McGuire’s 216 Johnny Mercer Boulevard
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Moon River Brewing Co. 21 West Bay St. 912-447-0943 www.moonriverbrewing.com/
The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St.
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The Ordinary Pub 217 1/2 West Broughton Street (912) 238-5130 www.theordinarypub.com/
The Perch at Local 11 ten 1110 Bull St. Peregrin 256 E Perry Lane (912) 415-9000
Pour Larry’s 206 W. St. Julian St. 912-232-5778
Prohibition 125 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-200-9255
PS Tavern 11 W. Bay St. 912-495-5145
Rachael’s : Sports • Food • Fun 1190 King George Blvd. 912-920-7772 rachaels1190.com
The Rail Pub 405 W. Congress St. 912-238-1311 therailpub.com/
Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant 402 MLK Jr. Blvd. 912-292-1656 ranchoalegrecuban.com
River House 125 W. River St.
912-234-1900 liveoakstore.com/riverhouse
Rusty Rudders Tap House 303 W. River St. 912-944-6302
Ruth’s Chris Steak House 111 W. Bay St. 912-721-4800 ruthschris.com
Saddle Bags 317 West River St.
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Savannah Classical Academy 705 E. Anderson Savannah Smiles 314 Williamson St.
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Savannah Taphouse 125 E. Broughton St. 912-201-8277 savannahtaphouse.com
Service Brewing Company 574 Indian Street The Shrimp Factory 313 East River Street
912-236-4229 www.theshrimpfactory.com
Southbound Brewing Company 107 East Lathrop Ave. Stafford’s Public House 306 W. Upper Factor’s Walk Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill 11215 Abercorn St. 912-921-2269
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Taste of India 401 Mall Blvd. 912-356-1020
The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue 2307 Bull Street Tijuana Flats 1800 E. Victory Dr. 912-344-9111 tijuanaflats.com
Top Deck 125 W. River Street Totally Awesome Bar 107 B Whitaker St. 912-349-1707
Tubby’s Tank House (River St.) 115 East River St. 912-233-0770 www.liveoakstore.com/ tubbysriverstreet
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Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) 417 Pooler Pkwy. 912-208-3700 wildwingcafe.com
World of Beer 112 W. Broughton St. 912-443-1515 worldofbeer.com
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CULTURE THE ART•BEAT OF SAVANNAH
Accessible art for all
The 2201 is Savannah’s latest unique art showing space BY RACHAEL FLORA
rachael@connectsavannah.com
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IF THERE was one singular image to sum up Savannah right now, it’d be The 2201: a non-traditional, multi-use space borne out of a lack of affordable gallery spaces. Artist Brittany Reidy rents the unit on Price Street and lives in one half. The other half, she uses as a studio that she opens up to artists on First Fridays. Reidy came up with the idea after talking to another artist friend, Kamryn Shawron, about the difficulty of finding a gallery space. Reidy’s been here since 2012, and in that time, she’s seen plenty of galleries shut their doors. In that same time, she’s seen prices for gallery rentals soar. “I love that there are galleries who allow that opportunity [to show work] to people, but sometimes I do think that price point isn’t accessible to everyone,” says Reidy. “There are some talented people who may not be students with their parents helping them out, or artists in general who are past college, and it’s just not accessible. [The cost of] living here is definitely going up as well.” With The 2201, Reidy is killing several birds with one proverbial stone and offering a space to let the artist do, 34 essentially, whatever they want.
“It’s very much a DIY gallery,” says Reidy. “It’s like, ‘Well, what do you want to show?’” The public side of The 2201 features one white wall, one wall of exposed brick, one huge bay window, and one wall of raw wood, which Reidy says is the only nonnegotiable item in the space. “I’d like to keep this wall as is,” she says. “Hanging stuff from the ceiling? Go for it. It is very DIY, but that keeps the cost low because I don’t have to worry about that too much. I’ll help you in the install if you need it.” Reidy’s laissez faire approach to gallery ownership was tested out on Oct. 4 with Jack Reder’s solo show, which came together after a scheduling conflict. “I was like, ‘Yo, Jack, people are taking off work to come to this thing; you want to do a show?’” remembers Reidy. “He was very enthusiastic, so it came together.” Reder used the space to show illustration work on a variety of media, from digital to textile to old-fashioned sketchbooks. “He’s moved towards doing illustration on textile,” says Reidy. “It’s a big variety but very well-rounded; you still see the style throughout.” The first show experience was helpful for Reidy, who says she was spackling the wall hours before the opening. “I learned a lot this time around, like basic things,” she shares. “Common knowledge in a gallery, I definitely did not have.”
Brittany Reidy, right, takes us inside The 2201, with Jack Reder’s work still installed. PHOTOS BY RACHAEL FLORA.
For that show, Reidy didn’t curate the work, instead letting Reder bring the work he wanted to show. That’s how The 2201 will operate in the future as well: allowing the artist to self-curate. “I think if I was to show somewhere, why would I want someone to stifle what I creatively see in the space?” Reidy asks. “There are limitations everywhere, but I feel as though I wouldn’t have thought of his way of hanging. That’s what I want to show; I want the artist to reflect their work in all elements and how they show, how they hang. That’s what I want to provide.” Going forward, Reidy will schedule shows based on who’s interested in the creative vision of the space and, after that, on what kind of artwork she likes. “I don’t really have serious criteria; it’s very open,” she says. “I’d like to limit it to one or two artists at a time. I don’t want a full curated show with one piece here, one piece there, because that defeats the purpose of them using the space to express themselves.” Reidy’s interested in all forms of art and is open to turning The 2201 into a music venue as well, but for now, she’s keeping it a visual arts space. She’s also limiting it to First Friday openings only to take advantage of the relatively close proximity to other galleries within walking distance. “First Friday is really prime time. That’s when everyone is out with the goal of looking at art,” she explains. “There are a lot of other places where can people can go if it’s not First Friday. There are some amazing museums and galleries that do have open hours, so I don’t feel like it’d be taking away from this space.” Through the rest of the month, Reidy can use the space as her own personal
studio, which she’s glad to finally be able to do. Reidy, a self-proclaimed workaholic, had to take a break from creating art after graduating from SCAD. “College burnt me out majorly,” she admits. “I’d just be working my ass off. I was very sick at the end of it, and then you hit this wall. I felt like I wasn’t doing enough in my day, and that affected my mental state, so I took a two-year break from making anything. This apartment was an investment in my art as well as a place to live.” Now, Reidy is overjoyed to be making work again. A painter and fiber artist, she’s been putting as much on the canvas as possible and working on it as much as she can between two jobs. “People are always like, ‘Are you doing anything? Are you making anything?’ Well, now I am!” she says. “I can respond ‘yes’ now, which is great.” CS
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OPENINGS & RECEPTIONS ARTNITE: WILDLIFE: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST — Open to the general public, all are welcome to attend. Fri., Oct. 25, 6 p.m. artsonthecoast.org. Arts on the Coast Gallery, 10750 Ford Ave. ENTROPY —Entropy by Yunqian Lin features unconventional photographic documentation of different locations along the Savannah River, from the city of Savannah towards Tybee Island. Oct. 24-26. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. SCAD OPEN STUDIO — Make an investment in contemporary artists at Savannah’s premier art sales event, showcasing work in diverse mediums by SCAD students, alumni and faculty. Fri., Suzanne Jackson’s work from ‘Entanglements’ at Laney Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m. Alexander Hall Contemporary which closes this week. Gallery (SCAD), 668 Indian St.
SOUTHERN ARCANA — Stephanie Howard synthesizes modern and imagined folklore, heavily influenced by literary artists such as William Faulkner and Flannery O’Connor. Her work explores eternal themes of childhood and imagination within the culture and geography of the American South. Oct. 29-Jan. 11. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.
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 celebrates his 10 Year Anniversary as an exhibiting artist. Through Dec. 31. regus.com. Regus, 100 Bull Street, Suite 200. CHRISTINA FORRER: FEET OF THE DEVIL — Forrer’s exhibition reveals her exemplary practice through an array of textiles and preparatory works on paper. Through Jan. 12, 2020. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.
DUSK TIL DAWN — Dusk til Dawn is Honor Bowman Hall’s take on Savannah’s haunted atmosphere and natural beauty. Through Nov. 19. Starland Cafe, 11 East 41st St. ENTANGLEMENTS— Features recent work by three Savannah-based and three Atlantabased artists. Through Oct. 26. Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd. FALL SENIOR EXHIBITION 2019 — Graduating seniors showcase their collage portfolios for this capstone. Through Oct. 25. Fine Arts Gallery (Armstrong Campus), 11935 Abercorn St., Fine Arts Hall. FEAST AT THE ALTAR —A show by Eolay Mulally of icons, triptychs, and altar boxes reimagining Madonnas and archetypal human chores. Through Oct. 29. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. 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. CONTINUES ON P. 36
SCAD OPEN STUDIO FRIDAY, OCT. 25 6–8 p.m. Alexander Hall, 668 Indian St. PAINTING ∙ PHOTOGRAPHY ∙ PRINTMAKING ∙ SCULPTURE More than 500 original SCAD artworks available for purchase
Justin Armstrong, B.F.A., painting, 2016, Leeds, Alabama
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SINGLE ORIGIN BY KAY WOLFERSPERGER — “Single Origin” is a collection of tea and coffee centric artwork celebrating the bigness in a cup of coffee’s smallness. Through Dec. 29. foxyloxycafe. com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.
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ISAAC JULIEN: FREDERICK DOUGLASS: LESSONS OF THE HOUR — A poetic meditation on the life and times of Frederick Douglass. Through Dec. 15. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. JASON B. JAMES — James’ food photography is 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. THE LAUGHTER AFTER — Jorge Montero’s work is sure to make you smile. Through Dec. 5. corkhousegallery.com. Cork House Gallery, 230 W Bay St. LEATHER, LACE AND LUSTER — Whether statement-making or more utilitarian, the absence of color is never simplistic.Through Jan. 25, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. LIU JIAKUN: WEST VILLAGE —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 — An installation of native botanicals and preserved mosses by Leslie Geer. Through Nov. 10. Drive Thru Art Box, behind Green Truck Pub, 2430 Habersham St. PEEP SHOW — This work by Angela Burson displays the artists’ fondness for anachronistic images of fashion and objects. Through Nov. 14. Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty, 417 Whitaker St. PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST — This exhibition presents photographic portraits of artists, entertainers, and celebrities from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection. Through Nov. 24. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. PRESTON RUSSELL — Preston Russell is a painter, historian, and writer in Savannah, Georgia. Through Oct. 31. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. RAPHAEL BARONTINI: THE GOLDEN MARCH —Raphael Barontini’s project consists of two parts: a site-specific installation for the museum’s iconic Jewel Boxes. Through Jan. 5, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. ROBERT MORRIS — Through Oct. 31. galleryespresso.com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.
SAVANNAH CLAY COMMUNITY 2019 EXHIBITION — Savannah Clay: 2019 includes over twenty functional and sculptural works.Through Nov. 15. Savannah Cultural Arts Center, Corner of MLK and Oglethorpe Streets. N D I S W Y MPH NAH NPrize-winning ON MARK WALLINGER — Turner A V A artist Mark Wallinger isSone of the most influ- SAVANNAHYSTATE GROUP EXHIBITION ential artists working today. Through Jan. 19, — Artwork from Savannah State University faculty, alumni and students. Through Nov. 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 1. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 601 Turner Blvd. 3219 College St. MATT TOOLE EXHIBITION — By marrying SCRIBBLE ART STUDIO — Through Oct. natural forms with manufactured objects, 27. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Matt Toole highlights the distinctive aesBull St. thetic qualities of both. Through Nov. 19. Gallery F.A.R., 1321 Eisenhower Drive. SOURCE TO SEA: ANSLEY WEST RIVERS — Through photography, West Rivers bears THE MEMORY PALACE — An exhibition witness to the state of water . Through Nov. of collage and mixed media works by Kym 3. info@telfair.org. Jepson Center for the Hepworth and Robin Miller. Through Oct. Arts, 207 West York St. 31. cuptocupcoffee.com/. Cup to Cup, 140 Johnny Mercer Blvd. SOUVENIR SAVANNAH — “Souvenir Savannah” features antique Savannah tourism MICHAEL CINCO — Michael Cinco explores souvenirs that highlight famous landmarks his unique global perspective. Through Jan. as well as traveling mementos popular in the 5, 2020. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of late 19th and early 20th century. On loan from Art, 601 Turner Blvd. private collectors, highlights of the exhibit include early stereographs of Savannah and ON::VIEW RESIDENCY: I BLEED ALL THE intricate sterling silver spoons featuring symTIME AND I’M FINE: SOCIAL PRACTICE bols of Savannah. Through Dec. 31. SavanAND MENSTRUATION — Karina Rosenstein nah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. executes two social practice projects that thoughtfully investigate contemporary menstrual issues. Through Nov. 2. sulfurstudios. org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St. 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.
FOOD & DRINK EPICUROPEDIA
Seared Beef Bowl
BY LINDY MOODY
BULL STREET now has the one of the best versions of a new generation of sushi: poke bowls. Originating in Hawaii, a poke bowl usually features a layer of rice, sushi-grade fish, vegetables, a sauce, and seasoning such as sesame seeds or flake salt. In a seaside town, it should be relatively
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easy to find high quality fresh fish. When the waters are right, Savannah has a plethora of shrimp. However, until this month, when Nom Nom Poke Shop opened its doors, downtown Savannah was still lacking in a steady supply of non-fried seafood. Now sitting on the corner of Bull and West 35th Streets in the heart of Starland is a restaurant that markets raw fish so fresh it tastes as if you just caught it. Owners Ashley Mumbray and Harold Schroeter are partners in life and partners in fusion food. They planned and saved for approximately three years before finally
opening the doors to their dream: Nom Nom Poke Shop. The dream required a lot of hard work and preparation, and the duo worked in the industry for years before finally making it out on their own. Mumbray says, “We both came from food and beverage. He went to culinary school and I served, managed, bartended.” After initially settling on another location, the couple landed on a bustling portion of Bull Street after the first spot fell through. A little bit of elbow grease and help from their generous landlord and the corner store was completely transformed.
The quaint space is bright and warm, and it all comes from the brain of Mumbray. White walls, an adorning antique tin ceiling, and a large frame of preserved moss creates the perfect spot downtown to grab a cold kombucha, sit with a few friends, and overfill on fresh food. As for back of house, that is all Schroeter. “He was the sole creator of the entire menu. We know a lot of Chefs, just because we worked in the industry before this, so he did have his friends that are Chefs taste things. If they said things can be tweaked here or tweaked there, he made it better.” The poke shop’s mantra is simple: deliver the best ingredients through responsible sources. Many of their purveyors are as local as local can get, including Vertical Roots Farm, Ebenezer Greens, Vertu Farms, and Russo’s Seafood. The non-local fish is flown in fresh every morning. The tuna is from Hawaii, which makes the most sense considering Nom Nom is a Hawaiian and Japanese poke shop. Mumbray and Schroeter are extremely proud of their fish, especially the salmon. As Mumbray explains, they practice responsible sourcing. “Our salmon is from Skuna Bay. Skuna Bay practices open ocean beds, so it is farm raised but farm raised done right. It allows their salmon to grow in their natural habitat. Their diet is very well maintained, they are not fed things they shouldn’t be.” Schroeter explains that the quality of their ingredients and products is a priority. Every morning the kitchen staff prepares the ingredients, sauces, and fish to ensure only the best bowl is present to each and every customer. The reasonably sized menu features two
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small snacks: Ahi Tuna Nachos and Guacamole & Pineapple Salsa, which would both be perfect starters. There is a slew of Signature Bowls, meticulously designed by Schroeter, and a daily special bowl. “We try to switch [the specials] up daily. The other day we had a special which was our rainbow bowl. The rainbow bowl had our B-line snapper which was local, the ahi tuna, and tuna bay salmon. It was three fish in one dish and sold really well,” Mumbray says. One of their Signatures, the Spicy Tuna Crunch has become a fast seller in Nom Nom’s short time open. “The Spicy Tuna Crunch is our number one seller. Out of every bowl, that [bowl] sells ten times more than any other bowl,” Mumbray says. My husband ordered the Seared Beef Bowl, and I quickly gained bowl envy. Although a fresh fish specialty shop, the seared beef stood up the quality seafood. The kitchen takes marinated beef tenderloin, gives it a quick hard sear, then pairs it with guacamole, pineapple salsa, fried shallots, and watercress. All of it sits atop a bed a fresh steamed rice. I personally leaned towards the Make Your Own bowl option. The ability to overwhelm your bowl with any number of the daily prepped and prepared ingredients is
too difficult to resist. My choice in protein, tuna, was a no brainer but choosing a sauce proved most difficult. I suggest paying the extra change and getting a few extra sauces to try them all. The sauces (and the fish) are what sets Nom Nom apart from its competitors. As Schroeter puts it, “It is a lot of classic Japanese. A lot of really cool ingredients that people may not be using around here. For example, our tamari that we use, we are probably the only ones using it is Savannah. We get it from Chicago, and they get it from Japan.” Schroeter put months into developing the sauces to the point that Mumbray became sick of trying each nuanced version. The result is a menu full of sauces such as the Aji Amarillo, Lemon Tamari, and Citrus Kosho. Each table has its very own bottle of house made “firewater,” a traditional Hawaiian chili pepper water. You can create your own bowl or fill up on one of Schroeter’s creations seven days a week, from 10:30 am to 9 pm. CS Nom Nom Poke is at 1821 Bull St.
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Film Fest season, and time for Styx – the movie, not the band BY JIM REED THE big news for adventurous movie lovers this week is surely the return of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. The 2019 installment of that major, seven-day, star-studded competition and showcase of buzzworthy, soon-to-be-released international feature films and short subjects (along with plenty of informative and educational roundtable discussions) kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 26. As usual, it promises a valuable and
unique vantage point on narrative, documentary and even experimental, noncommercial film, and I highly encourage all who can attend at least one of the dozens of screenings in this year’s festival to do so. While most of the high-profile evening screenings are already sold out, the truth is that many of the most interesting movies (as well as the ones which are least likely to ever play our market at regular multiplexes) are actually programmed during the daytime. That means there are often plenty of seats to be had for those shows, and tickets cost a bit less, to boot. You can find the full schedule at savannahboxoffice.com, and order tickets
online there as well. However, if you’re willing to drive, bike, walk or rideshare down to the Trustees Theater Box Office, you can purchase tickets or passes in person and save a bundle on online or phone order service charges. Check out the advance articles on the SSFF in this issue, and look for additional advance pieces and comprehensive, regularly updated coverage of the event from myself and other fine members of this paper’s staff throughout the week at connectsavannah.com. Now, let’s take a gander at all the alternative cinematic happenings taking place over the next seven days or so which are not related to the wonder that is the SSFF… On October 23, the award-winning Psychotronic Film Society’s long-running Wednesday night coffeehouse series of overlooked or underappreciated feature films from around the world continues at the Sentient Bean on the Southern end of Forsyth Park. In honor of Halloween, this month they’re showing nothing but forgotten horror and thriller films. That night, they’ll screen the mesmerizing 1975 romantic horror-fantasy “The Reincarnation of Peter Proud.” The tale of a man plagued by recurring nightmares that he comes to fear may be long-buried memories of a previous life, it languished in almost total obscurity after a brief theatrical run, and is almost completely unknown to this day – despite being directed by the British filmmaker behind the original, Savannah-shot “Cape Fear” and the classic military epic “The Guns of Navarone.” The following week, on Oct. 30, the PFS will show ultra-rare 1983 “folk horror” gem “Eyes of Fire,” which has never been released on DVD or for digital streaming in the USA. Notably, unlike most examples of the folk horror genre, “Eyes of Fire” is not set in the U.K., but rather in pre-U.S. wild West of 1750. The multi-faceted plot involves pagan witchcraft, polygamy and Native American superstition Now’s your chance to see it on the big screen, as its creators intended.
Both of the aforementioned Bean screenings take place at 8 p.m., with that restaurant’s award-winning vegetarian and vegan menu available, and discounts on craft beer and organic wine. On Oct. 24 out near the beach, the Tybee Post Theater presents a one-show-only revival of Roman Polanski’s bona fide psychological horror classic “Rosemary’s Baby,” starring Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes. One of the eeriest occultoriented dramas ever released by a major studio )in this case, Paramount Pictures), this tale of a young NYC woman’s pregnancy and the strange attraction her unborn baby holds for an odd group of her and her husband’s acquaintances was nominated for two Academy Awards (supporting actress Ruth “Maude” Gordon took home the Oscar for her portrayal as a conniving neighbor), and was named the ninth greatest American horror movie of all time by the American Film Institute. Produced by the iconic suspense producer, writer and director William Castle, it deserves to be seen at least once in a dark and quiet theater. 7 p.m. showtime, and admission price includes your choice of beer, wine, or soft drink. That same night, the restored, historic Mars Theatre in Springfield, Ga. (about a 35 minute drive from downtown Savannah), which is similar in size and approach to the Tybee Post, begins a n extended booking of “Downton Abbey,” the debut feature-film spinoff from the beloved British TV period drama of the same name. Picking up after the end of that show’s sixth season, it boasts many of the series’ stars and focuses on the ins and outs and ups and downs of a fictional clan of English aristocrats bearing the surname Crawley. So far, this picture is raking it in at the box office, and its success bodes well for a sequel, if not an ongoing post-series film franchise. 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. Heading back into town, on Oct. 25, local film organization Cinema Savannah (which specializes in one-show-only
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engagements of first-run foreign and independent features) offers the regional nontheatrical premiere of the 2018 German/ Austrian thriller “Styx,” directed and cowritten by Wolfgang Fischer. This “unrelentingly intense” tale of a middle-aged female emergency room doctor whose dream of sailing a boat from Gibraltar to a small island in the Atlantic is irrevocably altered by her discovery of a damaged fishing boat overflowing with refugees that is in desperate need of lifeor-death assistance. “Styx” swept the international film festival circuit, racking up scores of major awards for its technical execution and the high caliber of the performances of its cast – most notably its female lead Susanne Wolff. However, outside of a few stateside festival screenings, I do not believe it ever received any sort of official cinematic release here domestically. This is likely your only chance to ever see it on the big screen here. In spoken German, with English subtitles. 6:30 p.m. And last but not least, as is the case on the last Sunday of every month, The Look Back, the area’s only dedicated Queer Cinema series, takes place at the Savannah LGBT Center near the Starland District. Co-curated by yours truly and local drag performer and community activist Max
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Arnzen (of the House of Gunt), The Look Back aims to spotlight memorable, notable examples of LGBTQ-oriented filmmaking in all genres – providing locals and visitors alike the opportunity to have perspectives broadened through the magic of cinema. Since Halloween is on everyone’s minds this month, we’re offering an extraordinarily rare public viewing of “Miss Leslie’s Dolls,” an ultra-lowbudget Florida-made “transvestite horror” flick from 1973 that was believed completely lost for almost 40 years before it was resurrected and shown in a British cinema in 2009. Essentially a queer version of an “old dark house” thriller, in which a group of naive yet sexually active young people take shelter at a creepy, remote old mansion in the middle of the night and soon fall prey to whatever malevolent forces or creatures lurk within (think “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”), it’s a gloriously inept movie packed with amateurish acting, ridiculous dialog and an odd twist on what would otherwise be a fairly hackneyed plot. It also boasts an, ahem, “impressive” turn by Charles Pitts, who’d later play a featured role in Russ Meyer’s 1975 jiggle-fest “Suprvixens.” One reviewer opined that “Miss Leslie’s Dolls” might best be described
as resembling what 1975’s cult sex farce “Thundercrack!” might have looked like if it had been directed by “Plan 9 from Outer Space” auteur Ed Wood, Jr., and that’s a fairly apt description of this mesmerizingly weird and queer oddity. If this sounds like your kind of movie, it is. 7 p.m. showtime, with free admission and free popcorn, candy and soft drinks for everyone (voluntary donations are always appreciated). Join The Look Back’s
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS The Reincarnation of Peter Proud 8 p.m. Oct. 23 The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $8 Rosemary’s Baby 7 p.m. Oct. 24 Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave. $10 tybeeposttheater.org Styx 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St. $10 (cash preferred)
private Facebook group at facebook.com/ groups/2296346350647094/ for advance info on all their upcoming screenings. 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.
Downton Abbey 7 p.m. Oct. 24, 25, 31, Nov. 1, 2; 12 p.m. Oct. 26; 3 p.m. Oct. 27 Mars Theatre, 106 S. Laurel St. Springfield $7 marstheatre.com Miss Leslie’s Dolls 7 p.m. Oct. 27 Savannah LGBT Center, 1515 Bull St. Free (voluntary donations appreciated) Eyes of Fire 8 p.m. Oct. 30 The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $8
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ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP
OOO It took writer-director Richard Linklater nine years before he followed Before Sunrise with Before Sunset, and another nine years before he followed Before Sunset with Before Midnight. It’s now taken director Ruben Fleischer 10 years to follow Zombieland with Zombieland: Double Tap. Should we mark our 2029 calendars with the potential premiere of Zombieland: Triple Play? There are far more gloomy prospects for our collective future than another Zombieland sequel, as Double Tap shows that there’s still life left in this undead franchise. And if the characters don’t grow as much as Jesse and Celine in Linklater’s Before Trilogy — well, nonstop zombie slaying admittedly doesn’t allow much downtime for introspection or navel-gazing.
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If anything, the returning characters are stuck in a rut. Now using the White House as their home, the makeshift family of Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) find themselves occasionally getting on each other’s nerves. Most affected is Little Rock, who is not only lovestarved but also resents how Tallahassee treats her like a kid. As for Columbus and Wichita, their relationship is experiencing severe turbulence, with Columbus wanting to get married and Wichita preferring to maintain some emotional distance. With dysfunction rearing its ugly head, the two women elect to take off on their own. That leaves the men home alone — or at least until another human survivor enters the picture. That would be Madison (Zoey Deutch), who’s quickly revealed to possess the brainpower of a lizard that’s had too many rocks bonking it on the head. She hooks up with Columbus, which leads to tension once Wichita returns to inform the others that Little Rock is heading to a hippie commune alongside a guitar-strumming pacifist (Avan Jogia). Determining that Little Rock might be in trouble, the gang sets out after her, along the way meeting a few more humans and a lot more zombies. Zombieland: Double Tap takes its time getting out of the gate, but it kicks into high gear with the introduction of Madison. The character of the bubbly ditz is old-hat, but Deutch delivers such an ingratiating and amusing performance that she easily steals the show. Also engaging are newcomers Albuquerque and Flagstaff, a couple of zombie slayers played by Luke Wilson and Thomas Middleditch. Without revealing too much, let’s just say that their characters find the movie at its most meta. While such an approach usually reeks of pretension, here it allows for some worthwhile mirth. If anything, the movie is even gorier than its predecessor, but its cynicism is never tainted by mean-spiritedness (thankfully, a massacre that seems all but inevitable never arrives). The film instead laughs at itself and its leading players with unforced levity, particularly in a running gag involving Tallahassee’s disgust at having to drive a minivan. Stick around for a guest appearance by a big star midway through the end credits. Or don’t, since this overlong sequence is DOA and falls with all the grace of a zombie tripping over its own shuffling feet.
GEMINI MAN
O Employing CGI to de-age actors has been all the rage as of late, but can we call a moratorium on the practice until 42 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 ill-fated 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 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.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
OO Here’s the thing about the Addams family, whether seen in print (Charles Addams’ original cartoons for The New Yorker), on television (the 1960s sitcom), or on film (the early-‘90s features starring Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia). They’re creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, and all together ooky. They’re NOT bland, toothless, cuddly or conformist. Yet as reimagined for the new animated effort The Addams Family, they’re about as edgy as Strawberry Shortcake or The Care Bears. The reason, obviously, is that United Artists wants to snag as many box office dollars as possible, and that’s not gonna happen with a movie that might unsettle the small fry and encourage parents to march to the studio gates with pitchforks in hand. So a property that has always provided most of its pleasures to adults has been recalibrated to appeal to the youngest of audience members. From a business standpoint, it makes sense to cast as wide a net as possible (then again, should we now expect animated PG piffle based on Saw or Hostel?). But those seeking that Addams eccentricity are likely to be disappointed. Aping any superhero flick, this begins as an origin story, relating how Gomez (voiced by Oscar Isaac) and Morticia (Charlize Theron) are married just before being chased off by pitchfork-wielding villagers. They decide to relocate to New Jersey, along the way picking up a faithful manservant in Lurch (co-director Conrad Vernon). They eventually have two children, Wednesday (Chloe Grace Moretz) and Pugsley (Finn Wolfhard), and are 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 complexion), but these prove to be the exception rather than the rule. Instead, the picture follows the strict Family Film 101 guidebook by insisting that the usual life lessons are handed out with the clockwork precision of grown-ups filling kids’ Halloween baskets with candy.
JOKER
33 The theatrical trailer for Joker — tight, controlled, and intriguing — suggested the best movie Martin Scorsese never made. The actual movie is a shallow and sophomoric effort that isn’t about a raging bull as much as it’s merely raging bullshit. 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 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. CS
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to re-audition in January. The January auditions are for new students, or students wishing to move to a different ensemble. Choose your instrument from the list on their website - https://ayosavannah.org/ auditions/ -to see the audition requirements for applicable ensembles. Then, contact them via email at ayosavannah2004@gmail. com to reserve an audition date and time, or with any questions you may have. ongoing. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR 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. 23, Thu., Oct. 24, Fri., Oct. 25, Sat., Oct. 26, Sun., Oct. 27, Mon., Oct. 28 and Tue., Oct. 29.
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 NOMINATIONS FOR SAVANNAH STATE’S FOUNDERS DAY Each year, Savannah State University (SSU) celebrates Founders Day, a commemoration of those who established the school and a celebration of the members of the SSU family. SSU is currently accepting nominations for two awards to be presented during Founders Day on Nov. 14, 2019. The Richard R. Wright Excellence award, named for the first president, honors corporate or individual citizens, alumni and outstanding leaders, who have distinguished themselves through their expertise in social, educational and civic arenas. The Cyrus G. Wiley Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding alumni who exemplify the lofty ideals of SSU and demonstrate extraordinary support and loyalty to the university. Nominations will be accepted until Oct. 28. Award criteria, nomination form and more are available at savannahstate.edu/founders-day. Through Oct. 28. 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
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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.
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BRAS & BUBBLY EVENT The Fifth Annual Bra Project will conclude its tour of the Lowcountry with the Bras & Bubbly evening event, when the winner of the competition for best-designed bra will be revealed. Bras & Bubbly will hold a silent auction featuring pieces donated by local artists who have a breast cancer story to share. Guests will also enjoy light refreshments and music. All proceeds from Bras & Bubbly ticket sales and the silent auction will be donated to DragonBoat Beaufort’s support of local cancer patients and survivors in Beaufort County. $25 Thu., Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m. facebook.com/ events/669092870274765/. Thibault Gallery, 815 Bay Street. THE DOLPHIN PROJECT’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Come and join The Dolphin Project for a whale of a time as they celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a low country boil (and a buffet with chicken fingers, salad, dessert and soft drinks), live music and a silent auction with everything from Savannah Theater tickets to dry bags donated by the Bass Pro Shop. $40 per person in advance/$45 at the door Sat., Oct. 26, 5-8 p.m. 912-657-3927. thedolphinproject@ gmail.com. Fish Tales at Ft. McAllister Marina, 3203 Ft. McAllister Rd. GRAB A BAG FOR KIDS Horizons Savannah announces its seventh annual charity luncheon and purse auction, Grab a Bag for Kids, will take place at 11 44 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at The Plantation
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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. YMCA-WEST BROAD ST, 1110 MAY ST.
Club at the Landings. $40 Fri., Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. cedwards@savcds.org. savcds. ejoinme.org/GBK. Plantation Club at The Landings, 1 Cottonwood Drive. PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE Family Promise of Greater Savannah is pleased to announce their latest event Paint With a Purpose at Painting with a Twist at 513 E. Oglethorpe Savannah on Oct. 28 from 6-8 p.m. Family Promise urges the community to paint with a purpose the Monday before Halloween. At least 50% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Family Promise. These proceeds will directly support their “Girls Who Code” program. $35 Mon., Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m. 912-349-4234. facebook.com/ events/554687885304411/. Painting with a Twist, 513 E. Oglethorpe Ave. 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. TOYS FOR TOTS COLLECTION LOCATION Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be collected for Toys for Tots at the River’s End Campground & RV Park office. The office is open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 5 Fort Ave. Tybee Island. Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 912-786-5518. riversend@ cityoftybee.org. River’s End Campground & RV Park, Tybee Island.
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2018 SUMMER BONANZA The program will expose young people to local government, cultural diversity, and positive role models. Strengthening academic development while providing safe, structured, and fun activities for youth
is essential. Summer Bonanza meets once per week on Saturday mornings from 10 am – 1 pm at the Moses Jackson Center. Saturdays, 9 a.m. (912) 663-4528. Moses Jackson Advancement Center, 1410B Richards Street. ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH Advanced Conversational Spanish will help Spanish learners create more complex sentences to build their conversational skills with native and other non-native Spanish speakers. The course will dive deeper into forming paragraphs, listening for meaning, and even learning about Latin and Spanish cultures! Through a multimodal approach, including speaking with partners and creating group skits, students will leave the class with a variety of new skills! Required Texts: Advanced Spanish Step-by-Step: Master Accelerated Grammar to Take Your Spanish to the Next Level by Barbara Bregstein. 115 Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. 9124782560. adaniels@georgiasouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/ programs/advancedspanish/. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. APPLY NOW FOR INTENSIVE ENGLISH CLASSES (SPRING 2020) Apply now for intensive English classes taught by professional instructors with Georgia Southern University’s English Language Program. The 16-week program offers 20 hours of class each week. Spring semester classes will start on January 13, 2020, and end May 1, 2020. High Beginner to Advanced levels are available. This program will help you gain academic and professional skills for school and work. Tuition and fees vary Through Jan. 10, 2020, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 912-478-5796. elp@ georgiasouthern.edu. cah.georgiasouthern. edu/elp/. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. 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/. BAMANA FISH PUPPET WORKSHOP Free Sat., Oct. 26, 11 a.m. savannahafricanartmusuem.org/volunteer. Savannah African Art Museum, 201 E. 37th Street. 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
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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 46 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. MARINE CORPS 101, INCLUDING A BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Free Wed., Oct. 23, 10 a.m. Douglas Visitors’ Center, 283 Boulevard De France. 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. 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. 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. YOGA NIDRA SLUMBER PARTY Treat yourself to a cozy, restful night in - in the studio, that is! Join Con for an hour of relaxing Yoga Nidra followed by 30 minutes of community time to enjoy warm beverages and each other’s company! Yoga Nidra or Yogic Sleep is a deep guided relaxation that empties the container of the mind of thoughts, quieting the brain waves as one is moved progressively through different levels of brain activity with less and less thought. $25 | $20 before October 19th Fri., Oct. 25, 7:15-8:45 p.m. 9123492756. programs@savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com/workshops. savannahpoweryoga.com. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit J-3. ZONA ROSA WRITING WORKSHOP Become the writer you were meant to be: Join Zona Rosa, the internationally acclaimed, monthly Savannah-based writing workshops founded and led by awardwinning author Rosemary Daniell. Over 180 Zona Rosans have become published authors. For information, contact Rosemary at info@myzonarosa.com. Also ask about the week-long, intensive Sixteenth Annual Zona Rosa Writing and Living Retreat,Tybee Island, July 22-29, 2017. ongoing. No physical address given, none.
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ABENI CULTURAL ARTS DANCE CLASSES Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni. For more info visit https://www.abeniculturalarts.com or call 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@ gmail.com. abeniculturalarts.com. BUCCANEER REGION SCCA Local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. See website. ongoing. buccaneerregion.org. CHATHAM SAILING CLUB Friday evening social event at the clubhouse. Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several
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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.
Couple’s Night Out
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies & Chocolate Wine $35 OCT. 26, 7 P.M. THE CAKE MIX BAKERY & ACADEMY, 5954 HWY 21 SOUTH.
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. WAVING GIRLS SMOCKING GUILD The Waving Girls Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America the fourth Monday of the month at the Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Eisenhower and Seawright Drs. in Savannah, at 6:30 pm. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be
served. Each month the chapter presents a program related to smocking or fine sewing. along with a “show and share” opportunity to see members creations. More information contact l.elkin@comcast.net. Free fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. 912-658-4271. l.elkin@comcast.net. Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive.
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PIANO IN THE ARTS- THE BACH BOYS Dr. David Murray, Professor of Music at Georgia Southern University, will present a recital of sonatas by two of J. S. Bach’s sons. The program, which will be performed on the modern piano, consists of three of C. P. E. Bach’s quirky and expressive Württemberg Sonatas and the transcendental Sonata in A minor by W. F. Bach, a work that has rarely been performed since the early 1800s. $15 (discounts available) Thu., Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. (912) 344-2801. armstrongboxoffice@ georgiasouthern.edu. georgiasouthern.edu/ armstrongtickets. Fine Arts Auditorium, Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. 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.
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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 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. 25, 7 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 26, 7 p.m. 912-4175377. info@17SouthHauntedForest.com. facebook.com/events/975349282801430/. 17 South, 5899 N Coastal Hwy. THE 200 CLUB OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE: POLO4HEROES The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire has teamed up with the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes (LFWMH) to plan, organize, and run, the Inaugural Polo 4 Heroes event. The Polo 4 Heroes event aims to support this common mission with an event centered around the backdrop of the Sport of Kings. Attendees can spend a nice fall day socializing and enjoying food, drinks, fashion, and more in a festive fun filled tailgating setting, all the while raising awareness and funds to help serve our men and women in uniform. Varies Sun., Oct. 27, 12:30-9 p.m. (440) 476-2315. Polo4Heroes@gmail.com. polo4heroes. com/. Rose Hill Equestrian Center, 1 Equestrian Center Way. 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. ANTHONY BOURDAIN: A DISCERNING PALATE Laurie Woolever, a writer and Anthony Bourdain’s assistant for nearly a decade, co-authored a cookbook, “Appetites,” in 2016. She shares Tony’s many varied interests represented by a selection of items offered at auction on Oct. 15-30 at Everard Auctions and Appraisals Gallery. Fri., Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. AWWIN COVERING WOMEN’S CONFERENCE & PRETTY IN PINK FASHION SHOW Free Fri., Oct. 25, 10 a.m. Pooler Church, 101 Buckingham Drive, Suite 104. BE THE CHANGE: FLC 2019 Free Sat., Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m. GSU Armstrong Campus Auditorium, 11935 Abercorn Street. BENNIE + COCO OPENING Bennie + Coco is inspired by the Lowcountry coastal lifestyle and features a clean, cool and relaxed aesthetic. Poole, an Isle of Palms, SC, resident and all-things
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beach lover, has curated a carefully edited collection of well-known and up-and-coming brands and designers for the shop. Fri., Oct. 25. Bennie + Coco, 412 B Whitaker St. BOARD TRAINING 101 United Way of the Coastal Empire invites you to take your leadership to the next level. Learn how to join a nonprofit board, roles and responsibilities of an effective board member, core governance structure, key governance principles that distinguish exceptional boards, and tools and practices of exceptional boards. Training is led by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits. The event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are required and space is limited - reservations online at uwce.org/events. Tue., Oct. 29, 5 p.m. uwce.org/. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St. CHARLIE FOG BAND Free Fri., Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. CIRCA LIGHTING SEMI-ANNUAL TRUCKLOAD SALE Shop hundreds of items from our top designers and save up to 90% off retail. Sconces: $25 Flush Mounts: $75 Table Lamps: $100 Floor Lamps: $150 Chandeliers: prices vary Oct. 25-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410 West Jones street, 410 West Jones street. COLONIAL HAUNTED TRAIL Rangers will guide you into the past to the site of colonist Nobel Jones’ home. Keep close together as you explore the trail and hopefully you will be safe from the zombies, ghosts and ghouls drifting under the looming oak tree and Spanish moss. Who knows what ghouls have been disturbed. Not recommended for children under the age of 6. Call the Park office for additional information and details. $15 - $9.50 Sat., Oct. 26, 7-10 p.m. 912-353-3023. Wormsloe. shs@dnr.ga.gov. explore.gastateparks.org/ info/245909?c=17412751. gastateparks. org/info/wormsloe/. Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd. CRITICAL MASS SAVANNAH Join Savannah’s bicycle community for a free ride to raise awareness for bike rights. Last Friday of every month, 6 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. 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. EMPIRE COMIC CON $15-$35 Sat., Oct. 26, 11 a.m. Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Drive. 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 48 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 ART SALE IN ARDSLEY PARK Take advantage of this unique opportunity to shop in one location in midtown. Featuring jewelry from Archipleago Jewelry by Liz Juneau, art works in miniature by Edie Schmidt, and cards from private art collection by Leftwich Kimbrough. Free Sat., Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 3184516394. lizjuneau@icloud.com. Archipelago Jewelry, 302 E. 48th St. FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON In honor of National First Responders Day, Harris Lowry Manton LLP will host the 6th Annual First Responder Appreciation Luncheon, featuring free lunch for local paramedics, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical responders. Catered by Chef Kirk Blaine of The Howlin’ Hound, Castaways and Driftaway Café, complimentary hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, drinks and sides will be available on-site or to-go for all area first responders. The event will feature live music by Junkyard Angel as well as exciting giveaways, including University of Georgia football tickets, Savannah Bananas tickets and restaurant gift certificates. There will also be a special tribute to fallen first responders. Free and open to all area first responders Mon., Oct. 28, 11 a.m. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. GREAT STRIDES SAVANNAH Please join us for Great Strides Savannah 2019 at Tom Triplett Park. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the walk will begin at 9:30 AM. The walk will be a 5K and all are welcome to participate. Great Strides provides a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference in the lives of people with CF. The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building, and leadership, as we collectively take steps to find a cure Continue to link attached for more information. free Sat., Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. vlioon@cff.org. fightcf.cff.org/site/ TR/GreatStrides/40_Georgia_Atlanta?fr_ id=7651&pg=entry. Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West. HALLOWEEN HAVOC Free Fri., Oct. 25, 11 a.m. Keller’s Flea Market, 5901 Ogeechee Road. 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. HUGS BOO BASH The new Vegas theme will include a complimentary casino that includes
Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and more. This ticketed event is open to the public and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres & “spirits,” music, dancing, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and a Vegas-inspired costume contest with cash prizes! Tickets must be purchased in advance through either the Eventbrite link below or by visiting the HUGS website. This is Heads Up Guidance Services (HUGS)’ largest annual fundraiser and is so critical to helping to provide often overlooked resources to our community. $50 Sat., Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Cohen’s Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Rd. 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. LECTURE: STONO: A COMMEMORATION OF ESCAPE, REBELLION AND FREEDOM Which Way Savannah Initiative (in association with Drumfolk Shout + Music Society) presents this program which commemorates the self-determination of Africans, Gullah-Geechee and their Native allies – freeing themselves in the GullahGeechee corridor. Presentation dialogues will address the urgent need for refreshed narratives on the agency of regional African and Indigenous people in the struggle for liberation. A participatory jam and workshop featuring Gullah/Geechee freedom music will further inform the audience. Fri., Oct. 25, 6 p.m. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. 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. NAOM TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION North American Open Masters (NAOM) is a modern tree climbing competition where safe work practices within arboriculture are demonstrated. Male & female tree climbing competitors compete in 5 timed preliminary events; the 5 competitors
with the highest scores then compete in the Masters Challenge. Savannah Tree Foundation will be onsite for the duration of the competition, there will be a “fun climb” on Saturday for kids, teens & adults as well as food trucks! All events are free and open to the public. Free Fri., Oct. 25, 12-5 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 26, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 912-272-3361. nasharkendrick@gmail.com. facebook.com/ events/522225658351278/. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. NAOM TREE CLIMBING COMPETITION NIGHTTIME OPEN ASCENT Corresponding with the Tree Climbing Competition in Daffin Park, 45 Tree Climbers compete head-to-head for the fastest time on a 70 foot ascent. The tree itself and its surrounding area are wrapped in black lights, there’s a DJ on-site as well as fog machines and strobe lights - imagine an athletic rave. Free Fri., Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m. 912-272-3361. nasharkendrick@gmail.com. facebook.com/events/522225658351278/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. NIGHTLY SPIRITS GHOST TOUR Explore haunted bars, haunted buildings, and Savannah’s oldest area, all while having time to enjoy some tasty beverages along the way. Step back in time to the 1700’s to explore the parts of Savannah that most only dare to talk about. You’ll hear tales about the dead that haven’t quite moved on, visit some of the most haunted places in the city and get to know the spirits that haunt the locals…and the places that the locals haunt. $20 Fridays, Saturdays, 8:30 p.m. nightlyspirits.com/savannah-ghosttours/. savannahtaphouse.com. Savannah Taphouse, 125 E. Broughton St. A NIGHTMARE ON CONGRESS STREET VII - HALLOWEEN BAR CRAWL A Nightmare on Congress Street” Halloween Themed Bar Crawl is Savannah’s creepiest and scariest bar crawl along Savannah’s eeriest strip. As opposed to a typical “bar crawl” where participants travel as one big group with designated time slots at each bar, this event allows participants to “crawl” at their own pace.” Along with some free giveaways, crawlers will quench their thirst on drink specials at each participating bar as they creep down chilling and haunted Congress Street. $15 Sat., Oct. 26, 4 p.m. 616-402-5199. kayce@ staffordpromotions.com. facebook.com/ events/740135713019304/. therailpub. com/. The Rail Pub, 405 W. Congress St. 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. PAL FUNDRAISING EVENT: WINE & PET PAINTING $40 Tue., Oct. 29, 6 p.m. Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway. PEREGRIN’S YELLOWEEN ROOFTOP SOIREE $20 Thu., Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Peregrin, 256 E Perry Lane. PUBSTAR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TRIVIA
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Free Wed., Oct. 23, 8 p.m. coachs.net. Coach’s Corner, 3016 E. Victory Dr. 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. SAVANNAH YOUTH POETRY SLAM A culmination of Savannah’s most promising talent, free to anyone with a student ID. $5 donation Sun., Oct. 27, 6 p.m. thegreyrestaurant.com. The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 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. SEMI PERMANENT BROW TRAINING $1,000-$1,500 Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Just Browzin Beauty Bar LLC, 7805 Waters Avenue, Suite 3. 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. SMART SEA LEVEL SENSOR MEETING Free Wed., Oct. 23, 9 a.m. Savannah State University-Student Union Ballroom, 3219 College Street. SPOOKEY-OKE HALLOWEEN MIXER Come join us in your favorite Halloween garb for a night of networking with local veteran businesses of the LowCountry. We will have a costume contest, spooky-aoke contest, food trucks, Halloween-themed drinks, raffles, music, and more. Proceeds will benefit Companions for Heroes. Founder and CEO for C4H, David Sharpe, will be there to speak about the mission of his organization. $30 advance, $40 at door for civilians; $25 advance, $35 door military/ veterans/first responders Wed., Oct. 23, 6 p.m. The Clyde Venue, 223 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. STEVE HOFSTETTER
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1 “Don’t Know Why” singer Jones 6 Wheat center 10 Ruby, for one 13 Kind of acid in proteins 14 One who writes “Happy Birthday” 15 “Rendezvous With ___” (Arthur C. Clarke novel) 16 Ink with obvious spelling errors? 18 Cable sports award 19 Historic stretch 20 Inexpensive beer, for short 21 Andorra la ___ (capital city) 22 Move furtively 24 Ape cousin 25 The study of eggs from certain parrot relatives? 29 Follow to the letter 30 Green, frowning symbol of poison prevention 31 “About the author” info 32 Unidentified slime threatening animals in captivity? 35 “Aaron Burr, ___” (“Hamilton” song) 38 Put away 39 Vibrant glow 40 Brass band sound inspired by a marsupial? 45 Post production? 46 “The House That Gave ___ Treats” (2001 Halloween Homestar
Runner cartoon) 47 Lease out again 48 2006 and 2011 W.S. champs 49 “Arabian Nights” flying creature 52 “Mockingbird” singer Foxx 53 Altogether unlike the Addams Family? 57 Stable locks? 58 Cheese with an edible rind 59 “The Magic Flute,” e.g. 60 Opposite of WSW 61 Passed easily 62 Supreme Court justice since 2010
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$20 Sat., Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. STOMPING THROUGH 90’S Its the Biggest event in Savannah for the true Grown Folks. Celebrating Big Mama music through arguably one of the greatest decades of music in history. For those of you who graduated from High School or College during the 90s we are taking you back to our club and party days. Our host DJ Dr. Doom (Funkfest and Soul on The Harbor) official DJ will be taking you back for one night. Dress in your favorite era. 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s and be prepared to set it off. Food and Cash bar will be included. $25.00 General admission/ $35 V.I.P Sat., Oct. 26-8 p.m. Rosagloverjr@yahoo.com. eventbrite.com/e/stomping-through-90stickets-70383526021. ILA Local 1414 Union Hall, 221 ne Lathrop Ave. STRENGTH TRAINING AT ANY AGE The 2019 season of the Enmarket Encourage Health Educational Series will wrap up with a presentation by sports science professional Katie Balthrop on the benefits of strength training at any age. The series, presented in a lunch-andlearn format, offers the community the opportunity to hear local experts discuss health-related topics in a non-commercial atmosphere. Balthrop, who founded Savannah Sport and Wellness, will discuss the cardiovascular, muscular, neurological and skeletal benefits of lifting weights. The event is free, but pre-registration is required and can be completed at healthysavannah.org Free Tue., Oct. 29, 11:30 a.m. mclements@enmarket.com. healthysavannah.org. charleshmorriscenter. com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. TERRARIUM CLASS Free Fri., Oct. 25, 7 p.m. Cornerstone Minerals & Natural History, 36 Whitaker Street. TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER Free point based poker! Beginners welcome! Games at 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm. 0.00 Thursdays, 6:30-11 p.m. 912-988-1281. savannasocialmedia@gmail.com. facebook. com/201TapasLounge/. 201 Tapas Lounge, 201 James Blackburn Drive. TRICK OR TREAT ON RIVER STREET Get your best Halloween costume on and come join us in trick or treating with some amazing River Street merchants. Sat., Oct. 26, 2 p.m. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St. TRUNK OR TREAT Join us for an early Halloween trunk or treat for the kiddos! If you would like to participate as a trunk, please be parked by 3:30 pm. Kiddos are welcome to start trick or treating from 4-6 PM or until candy runs out. Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy to kick off the Toys for Tots toy drive! We will have root beer on tap for the kiddos and beers on tap for the parents. Nintendo 64, games, and tunes for everyone to enjoy! Sat., Oct. 26, 4 p.m. Coastal Empire Beer Co., 79 Ross Rd. 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 50 century. The most complete picture of all of
the human psychical and paranormal events that put Savannah on the map as the ghostly city of greatness. Presented by America’s Most Haunted City Tour. ongoing, 9 p.m. 6thsenseworld.com/. UNITED WAY MID-CAMPAIGN RALLY Campaign Chair Ken Rabitsch, Savannah Market President of Synovus, will report fundraising progress at the mid-point of the United Way campaign. The goal of this year’s United Way campaign is $8,150,000. Rabitsch will also recognize United Way Ambassadors and companies/organizations that sponsor them. Wed., Oct. 23, noon. Calhoun Square, on Abercorn, between E. Taylor and E. Gordon Streets. USCB HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL $0-$10 Fri., Oct. 25, 6 p.m. USCB Campus Center 105, 1 University Blvd. WICKED SOUTH HAUNTED CORN MAZE 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.
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HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST 2019 Free Halloween comic books, costume contests, and free treats. Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Odin and Sons: Comics and Collectibles, 6 E. State St. ISLE OF HOPE ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Art lovers will have the opportunity to connect and peruse unique and handmade art from over 130 local artisans, offering items from pottery, traditional and multimedia painting, jewelry, home accents, to photography and so much more. For music fans, amazing local bands will be featuring fun tunes at the Isle of Hope Marina stage. Performances will include Junkyard Angel, Lyn Avenue, The Eric Culberson Band, Andrew Gill & Company, Keith & Ross, as well as the famous Crabettes. Sat., Oct. 26, 11 a.m. iohmarina.com/. Isle of Hope Marina, 50 West Bluff Dr. SAVANNAH NIGHT MARKET Shop over thirty vendors for Handmade, Vintage and One-of-a-Kind + DJ Press Play entertaining in the courtyard 6-10pm. This is the first ever Savannah Night Market. All vendors will be set up in the parking lot behind Foxy Loxy Cafe. Thu., Oct. 24, 6 p.m. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.
SAVANNAH PRIDE DOWNTOWN TAKEOVER The queerest bar crawl in the South is back and better than ever. Sat., Oct. 26, noon. Ellis Square Area, Barnard & Broughton Streets. SAVANNAH PRIDE FESTIVAL Savannah Pride celebrates 20 years with more Pride than ever. Join the party in Ellis Square for Pride After Dark on Friday night as we kick off the celebration with the 1st Annual Savannah Pride Parade at 8PM. Saturday morning, we get things started with the 2nd Annual Savannah Pride Pawrade at 10AM (yes our fur gaybies deserve a parade too!). The Downtown Takeover Bar Crawl keeps the party rolling from 12PM-6PM. And Pride After Dark is back with music and surprise performances until midnight. Oct. 24-26. Ellis Square Area, Barnard & Broughton Streets. SAVANNAH PRIDE PARADE Meandering down River Street and Broughton in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, the first annual Savannah Pride Parade is taking Pride and Halloween to all new heights. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Fri., Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Downtown Savannah, downtown. SCAD SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL Spotlight the hottest trends in entertainment all year long. Participants benefit from the experts, information and creative work covering a broad range of fields including animation, gaming, television and digital media, and augmented and virtual reality. Full schedule comes out Oct. 1. Oct. 26-Nov. 2. filmfest.scad.edu/. Downtown Savannah, downtown. SHALOM Y’ALL JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL Participants of all ages will enjoy a taste of ethnic Jewish cuisine as well as family entertainment including music and dance. Sun., Oct. 27, 11 a.m. mickveisrael.org/foodfestival/. Monterey Square, Bull and West Wayne Streets.
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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. 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. CORE AND MORE WITH MADISON Mondays, 6 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St.
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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. Each class will provide additional emphasis on the “poses of the week.” Although the class is intended to provide a progressive 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. CONTINUES ON P. 52
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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 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,
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Singapore has one of the world’s lowest fertility rate. A few years ago, this state of affairs prompted the government to urge Singaporeans to have sex on an annual holiday known as National Day. A new rap song was released in the hope of pumping up everyone’s libidos and instigating a baby boom. It included the lyrics, “Let’s make fireworks ignite / Let’s make Singapore’s birthrate spike.” I have a different reason for encouraging you to seek abundant high-quality sex, Aries. According to my analysis, tender orgasmic experiences will profoundly enhance your emotional intelligence in the coming weeks—and make you an excellent decision-maker just in time for your big decisions. (P.S. You don’t necessarily need a partner.)
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
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In the 1530s, explorer Jacques Cartier led expeditions from France to the New World. As Europeans often did back then, he and his team were rude and brutish to the indigenous folks who lived there, stealing their land, kidnapping some of them, and slaughtering herds of great auks in a bird sanctuary. Yet there was one winter when Cartier’s marauders got crucial help from their victims, who gave them vitamin C-rich pine needle tea that cured their scurvy. I suspect you Tauruses will embark on quests and journeys in the coming months, and I’m hoping your behavior will be different from Cartier’s. When you arrive in unfamiliar places, be humble, curious, and respectful. Be hesitant to impose your concepts of what’s true, and be eager to learn from the locals. If you do, you’re likely to get rich teachings and benefits equivalent to the pine needle tea.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Many software engineers have enjoyed *The Pragmatic Programmer*, a book that helps them develop and refine their code. One popular technique the book offers is “rubber duck deprogramming.” Programmers place a toy rubber duck in front of them, and describe to it the
problems they’re having. As they explain each line of code to their very good listener, they may discover what’s amiss. I recommend a similar approach to you as you embark on metaphorically debugging your own program, Gemini. If a rubber duck isn’t available, call on your favorite statue or stuffed animal, or even a photo of a catalytic teacher or relative or spirit.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Read the following passage from Gabriel García Márquez’s novel *One Hundred Years of Solitude*. “Gaston was not only a fierce lover, with endless wisdom and imagination, but he was also, perhaps, the first man in the history of the species who had made an emergency landing and had come close to killing himself and his sweetheart simply to make love in a field of violets.” I admire the romantic artistry of Gaston’s dramatic gesture. I applaud his imaginative desire to express his love in a carefully chosen sanctuary filled with beauty. I praise his intense devotion to playful extravagance. But I don’t recommend you do anything quite so extreme in behalf of love during the coming weeks. Being twenty percent as extreme might be just right, though.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
In his song “Diplomatic Immunity,” rapper Drake disparages tranquility and harmony. “I listen to heavy metal for meditation, no silence,” he brags. “My body isn’t much of a sacred temple, with vodka and wine, and sleep at the opposite times,” he declares. Is there a method in his madness? It’s revealed in these lyrics: “All that peace and that unity: all that weak sh-- will ruin me.” In the coming weeks, Leo, I urge you to practice the exact opposite of Drake’s approach. It’s time to treat yourself to an intense and extended phase of self-care.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
It’s a favorable time to refresh your relationships with your basic sources and to make connections with new basic sources. To spur your creative thought on these matters, I offer the following
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
BY ROB BREZSNY
beautyandtruth@freewillastrology.com
questions to meditate on. 1. If you weren’t living where you do now, what other place might you like to call home? 2. If you didn’t have the name you actually go by, what other name would you choose? 3. If you had an urge to expand the circle of allies that supports and stimulates you, whom would you seek out? 4. If you wanted to add new foods and herbs that would nurture your physical health and new experiences that would nurture your mental health, what would they be?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Mushrooms have spores, not seeds. They’re tiny. If you could stack 2,500 of them, they’d be an inch high. On the other hand, they are numerous. A ripe mushroom may release up to 16 million spores. And each spore is so lightweight, the wind can pick it up and fling it long distances. I’ll encourage you to express your power and influence like a mushroom in the coming days: subtle and airy but abundant; light and fine, but relentless and bountiful.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
“Sometimes the easiest way to get something done is to be a little naive about it,” writes computer engineer Bill Joy. I invite you to consider the value of that perspective, Scorpio—even though you’re the least likely sign in all the zodiac to do so. Being naive just doesn’t come naturally to you; you often know more than everyone else around you. Maybe you’ll be more receptive to my suggestion if I reframe the task. Are you familiar with the Zen Buddhist concept of “beginner’s mind”? You wipe away your assumptions and see everything as if it were the first time you were in its presence.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Is it always a bad thing to be lost? To wander in the unknown without a map? I’d like to propose a good version of being lost. It requires you to be willing to give up your certainties, to relinquish your grip on the comforting dogmas that have structured your world—but to do so gladly, with a spirit of cheerful expectancy
and curiosity. It *doesn’t* require you to be a macho hero who feels no fear or confusion. Rather, you have faith that life will provide blessings that weren’t possible until you got lost.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
“Worrying is the most natural and spontaneous of all human functions,” wrote science educator Lewis Thomas. “Let’s acknowledge this, perhaps even learn to do it better.” I agree with him! And I think it’s an ideal time for you to learn how to worry more effectively, more potently, and with greater artistry. What might that look like? First, you wouldn’t feel shame or guilt about worrying. You wouldn’t regard it as a failing. Rather, you would raise your worrying to a higher power. You’d wield it as a savvy tool to discern which situations truly need your concerned energy and which don’t.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
“Some wounds go so deep that you don’t even feel them until months, maybe years, later,” wrote Aquarian author Julius Lester. Pay attention to that thought, Aquarius. The bad news is that you are just now beginning to feel a wound that was inflicted some time ago. But that’s also the good news, because it means the wound will no longer be hidden and unknowable. And because you’ll be fully aware of it, you’ll be empowered to launch the healing process. I suggest you follow your early intuitions about how best to proceed with the cure.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
If you’ve been having dreams or fantasies that the roof is sinking or the walls are closing in, you should interpret it as a sign that you should consider moving into a more spacious situation. If you have been trapped within the narrow confines of limited possibilities, it’s time to break free and flee to a wide open frontier. In general, Pisces, I urge you to insist on more expansiveness in everything you do, even if that requires you to demolish cute little mental blocks that have tricked you into thinking small.
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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
DATE NIGHT AT LIQUID CAFE’ $50-$100 Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Liquid Cafe, 10201 Abercorn Street. FREE CANCER SURVIVORS BREAKFAST Hosted by Southern Motors and Presented by the American Cancer Society, SM Honda will be hosting a FREE cancer survivors breakfast. Survivors only, please and you MUST RSVP by 10/17 to attend. Call 912355-1378. No charge, but MUST RSVP by 10/17. Oct. 24, 8-9:30 a.m.. 912-355-1378. rachel.cosme@cancer.org. Southern Motors Honda, 10300 ABERCORN EXT. PEREGRIN’S INAUGURAL YELLOWEEN BALL $20 Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Perry Lane Hotel, 256 E. Perry St.
SSU HIGH SOCIETY & SSUNAA HAPPY HOUR Free Oct. 25, 5 p.m.. thewylddockbar.com. The Wyld Dock Bar, 2740 Livingston Ave. SSU HOMECOMING WEEKEND $0-$250 Oct. 25, 4 p.m. Liquid Cafe, 10201 Abercorn Street. COUPLE’S NIGHT OUT - CHERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES & CHOCOLATE WINE $35 Oct. 26, 7 p.m. The Cake Mix Bakery & Academy, 5954 Hwy 21 south. HALLOWEEN PARTY! Join us on 10/26 for our Halloween Party starting at 6PM! Enjoy Spooky Drink Specials ALL Night, Costume Contest, & FREE Giveaways! Spooky Guests Appearances! 21+ ONLY! DRESS TO IMPRESS! Free Oct. 26, 6 p.m.. 912-3482739. sales@poolerbowl.com. facebook. com/events/501719180629236/. PoolerBowl.com. Premier Bowl & Bistro, 4 Towne Center Court. HUSK OYSTER FUNDRAISER FOR UGA MARINE EXTENSION AND GEORGIA SEA GRANT $35 Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m. Husk Savannah, 12 West Oglethorpe Avenue. OYSTER FUNDRAISER PARTY Exploring and promoting the region’s foodways is an essential pillar of Husk’s philosophy and ethos, and they are honored to have the opportunity to support the revitalization of the once thriving oyster industry in Georgia. Aiming to celebrate and raise awareness for the cause, guests will enjoy cocktails, oysters, as well as industry expert knowledge from special guest, Dan Williams of the University of Georgia (along with other Hatchery Specialists.) $35 Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m. Husk, 12 W. Oglethorpe St. OYSTER ROAST Join us for our Oyster Roast on 10/29 from 6PM-8PM! Tickets are $29.99 per person and includes Oysters & One Drink Ticket! Enjoy Drink Specials ALL NIGHT! $29.99 Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.. 912-348-2739. sales@ poolerbowl.com. PoolerBowl.com. Premier Bowl & Bistro, 4 Towne Center Court.
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$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. COUPLE’S NIGHT OUT - CHERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES & CHOCOLATE WINE $35 The Cake Mix Bakery & Academy, 5954 Hwy 21 south. DATE NIGHT AT LIQUID CAFE’ $50-$100 Liquid Cafe, 10201 Abercorn Street. 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. FREE CANCER SURVIVORS BREAKFAST Hosted by Southern Motors and Presented by the American Cancer Society, SM Honda will be hosting a FREE cancer survivors breakfast. Survivors only, please and you MUST RSVP by 10/17 to attend. Call 912355-1378. No charge, but MUST RSVP by 10/17. 912-355-1378. rachel.cosme@ cancer.org. Southern Motors Honda, 10300 ABERCORN EXT. HALLOWEEN PARTY! Join us on 10/26 for our Halloween Party starting at 6PM! Enjoy Spooky Drink Specials ALL Night, Costume Contest, & FREE Giveaways! Spooky Guests Appearances! 21+ ONLY! DRESS TO IMPRESS! Free 912-348-2739. sales@ poolerbowl.com. facebook.com/ events/501719180629236/. PoolerBowl. com. Premier Bowl & Bistro, 4 Towne Center Court. HUSK OYSTER FUNDRAISER FOR UGA MARINE EXTENSION AND GEORGIA SEA GRANT $35 Husk Savannah, 12 West Oglethorpe Avenue. OYSTER FUNDRAISER PARTY Exploring and promoting the region’s foodways is an essential pillar of Husk’s philosophy and ethos, and they are honored to have the opportunity to support the revitalization of the once thriving oyster industry in Georgia. Aiming to celebrate and raise awareness for the cause, guests will enjoy cocktails, oysters, as well as industry expert knowledge from special guest, Dan Williams of the University of Georgia (along with other Hatchery Specialists.) $35 Husk, 12 W. Oglethorpe St. OYSTER ROAST Join us for our Oyster Roast on 10/29 from 6PM-8PM! Tickets are $29.99 per person and includes Oysters & One Drink Ticket! Enjoy Drink Specials ALL NIGHT! $29.99 Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.. 912-348-2739. sales@ poolerbowl.com. PoolerBowl.com. Premier Bowl & Bistro, 4 Towne Center Court. PEREGRIN’S INAUGURAL YELLOWEEN BALL $20 Perry Lane Hotel, 256 E. Perry St. 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. SSU HIGH SOCIETY & SSUNAA HAPPY HOUR Free thewylddockbar.com. The Wyld Dock Bar, 2740 Livingston Ave.
SSU HOMECOMING WEEKEND $0-$250 Liquid Cafe, 10201 Abercorn Street. SUNDAY SUPPER CLUB ecome part of a Savannah tradition. Join us at our festive community table with new friends and old to share in a night of food, libations and southern hospitality. Each Sunday you will experience unique thoughtfully created dishes paired with meticulously selected wines to complement each delicious course. $55 for four-course meal and wine pairings paccisavannah.com. Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar, 601 E Bay St. TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. Artisans are also featured each week. The market is non-smoking and pet friendly. Located on beautiful Tybee Island, GA at 30 Meddin Drive. We are right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. Visit the website for more info. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com. 30 Meddin Drive, 30 Meddin Drive. WEEKLY CASK & FOOD PAIRING Each Wednesday, we create a special cask and pair it with a complimentary dish. Follow us on Facebook for more information! moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. WINE SAMPLING Sample the variety of wines Lucky’s Market has to offer.
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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. CHAKRA FOR BEGINNERS $25 Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m. Kym’s Thai Yoga, 135 Goshen Rd Ext. 201, Goshen Park Commercial Center UNIT 201. 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
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non-disease specific Caregiver Support Group meets twice a month to provide a safe place to connect with others who truly understand. Second Tuesday of each month from 10 – 11 a.m. and/or the fourth Monday of each month from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive off Chatham Parkway. 912.629.1331. ongoing. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. FREE HATHA YOGA Free Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Kym’s Thai Yoga, 135 Goshen Rd Ext. 201, Goshen Park Commercial Center UNIT 201. FREE MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS Women who meet certain annual income guidelines and are 40-64 years of age without insurance will be eligible to receive a screening mammogram at no cost. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will be accepted. Tue., Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. 912-356-2946. Chatham County Health Department, 1602 Drayton St. FREE RESTORATIVE YOGA FOR CAREGIVERS Are you the unpaid caregiver for a loved one with dementia, serious illness or disability? Schedule some relaxation time just for you! Our free restorative yoga and deep relaxation classes use bolsters and blankets to support the body and quiet the mind. Dress comfortably and join us at the Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive off Chatham Parkway. 912.629.1331. ongoing. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive. HIGH VIBE/ LOW COST YOGA WITH MELISSA DELYNN Join this accessible, all-levels class for meditative movement, breath and meditation! Ample free parking, beauty facility and no-fuss yoga. Expect a little sweat, philosophy and possibly enlightenment! $15 Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. 706-614-4715. mdelynn@gmail.com. WELMONT, 1930 Montgomery Street. HOCUS POCUS - POTIONS & BREWS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS! $5 Thu., Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Asbury Memorial UMC, 1008 E. Henry Street. MONTHLY GRATITUESDAY Join Liz Massey on the last Tuesday of each month for creative practices to cultivate the attitude of gratitude for health and wellbeing. In the group, we’ll trade ideas as we study the ten key components of well-being from the Greater Good Science Center at Berkeley University. You’ll be led in guided meditations and other creative practices to further enhance your understanding of how gratitude affects you. $15/session or $120 for all 10 sessions Last Tuesday of every month, 12:15-1:30 p.m. 912-3492756. programs@savannahpoweryoga. com. savannahpoweryoga.com/workshops. savannahpoweryoga.com. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit J-3. 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. 54 Islandmedicinewoman@gmail.com. East
Broad Native American Group, 517 East Broad Street. SUPPORT HEALTHY DIGESTION Explore Ayurvedic principles, research, and effective herbal products Guest Speaker: Gabriel Smalling, National Educator for Himalaya He will discuss and share: Proven herbs to support healthy gut flora, better digestion and elimination, Stress, antibiotics & other events that can upset your internal balance, More about the Brain-Gut Connection and The importance of the liver in maintaining healthy digestion. Free Tue., Oct. 29, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 912.236.4703. info@brighterdayfoods.com. facebook.com/events/435440453845324. brighterdayfoods.com. Brighter Day Natural Foods, 1102 Bull St.
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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. THE LOOK BACK: AN ON-GOING SERIES OF QUEER CINEMA The Look Back aims to provide a resource for queer cinema in Savannah by engaging the local community with queer theory and representation on an international level through the exhibition of queerrelated moving image works from the past and present. As we learn that not all representation is revolution and look forward to a world of queer futurity, The Look Back posits itself in between the recognition and acknowledgement of how far we’ve come, and how far we have yet to go. Free, donations accepted to the Savannah LGBT center Last Sunday of every month, 7 p.m. thelookbacksav@gmail.com. Savannah LGBT Center, 1515 Bull St. 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.
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BOOK SIGNING W/ LELAND KENT Leland Kent is the author of “Abandoned Georgia: Traveling the Backroads,” a history and photography book. Fri., Oct. 25, 4 p.m. eshaverbooks.com/. E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St.
DRYLONGSO GENEALOGY FOLK GATHERING The Genealogy Resource Support Center (GRSC) at the Beach Institute invites you to come to this special gathering and share your family stories. Share your research or learn about managing your genealogy projects. This Genealogy Folk Gathering promises to be a fun-filled day for all. Free Sat., Oct. 26, 9 a.m. The Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center, 502 East Harris Street. FAULKNER AND MORRISON BOOK CLUB Join our book club discussing the works of Toni Morrison and William Faulkner! We’re starting in September with Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” and continuing monthly on Thursday evenings; future titles include Morrison’s “Sula,” Faulkner’s “Sanctuary” and “As I Lay Dying,” and others. Each month’s info will be placed on the E. Shaver website, and the bookstore is offering a 20% discount on book club books. All are welcome! free fourth Thursday of every month, 6-7 p.m. 920-629-1219. samuel.lwe@gmail.com. eshaver.com/event. eshaverbooks.com/. E Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull St. HALLOWEEN COMIC FEST: A FREE COMIC BOOK PARTY Halloween Comic Fest is the celebration of Halloween and comics. Free Halloween themed comics will be available, along with the chance for fans to participate in “The Greatest Halloween Costume Contest Ever.” Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. facebook.com/ events/583469492060018/. Neighborhood Comics, 1205 Bull St. HISTORICAL WRITERS GUILD The HWG will endeavor to offer a variety of programs for both published and unpublished writers to promote historical fiction and creative non-fiction. All compatible and cross-genre works to historical writing are welcome. HWG is also open to hobbyist writers to enjoy a relaxed and fun environment. Visit website for more info. Annual dues $20 fourth Monday of every month, 7-9 p.m. 713-907-8627. hwg. rh@comcast.net. google.com/search?client =safari&rls=en&q=Historical+Writers+Guild+ sav+ga&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. 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.
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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. 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 A church for all people! We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah. com. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St.
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