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FRIDAY 11. 6

Ghost Coast Distillery reopens its doors with a BBQ & Blues bang! Join the free outdoor show with local favorites, the Ben Keiser Band, and enjoy BBQ classics from Bowtie BBQ. A portion from every drink sold benefits the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

Hosted by BowTie Barbecue Co., Humane Society for Greater Savannah and Ghost Coast Distillery.

5-9 p.m.

Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. ghostcoastdistillery.com

First Friday For Folk Music - Savannah Folk Music Society presents The Resonant Rogues. Sparrow and Keith Josiah Smith’s live stream concert starts at 7:30 at facebook.com/theresonantrogues.

7:30 p.m. $5 donation 912-401-1900. savannahfolk.org

First Friday for Folk Music Virtual Concert: Kim Ware

The Savannah Folk Music Society presents drummer-turned-songwriter, Kim Ware performs at 8:30 p.m. on youtube. com/c/KimWare.

8:30 p.m. savannahfolk.org.

SATURDAY 11. 7

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Climate Change, Pollution and Life In Our Coastal Waters Join Damon Mullis, Executive Director of Ogeechee Riverkeeper and Kris Williams, Director of the Caretta Research Project, to learn how climate change will impact the waterways and marine life of coastal Georgia, and how you can contribute to maintaining their health. Presented by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah Green Team.

10-11:30 a.m.

Free to the public 912 373 5524. jkionno@yahoo.com. uuma. zoom.us/j/92663694816

First Saturday Hike

This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Parking pass is $5. Visit website for more info. first Saturday of every month, 10-11 a.m.

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petition with over 50 lifters, and indoor Scottish Highland Games. Vendors, food and beverages will be available.

8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. savannahstrengthcon.com/

Ghost Coast Distillery BBQ & Blues featuring the Ben Kaiser Band

First Friday for Folk Music Virtual Concert: The Resonant Rogues

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Ghost Coast Distillery BBQ & Blues featuring the Ben Kaiser Band FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 5-9PM

Ghost Coast Distillery reopens its doors with a BBQ & Blues bang! Join the free outdoor show with local favorites, the Ben Keiser Band, and enjoy BBQ classics from Bowtie BBQ. A portion from every drink sold benefits the Humane Society for Greater Savannah.

Hosted by BowTie Barbecue Co., Humane Society for Greater Savannah and Ghost Coast Distillery.

5-9 p.m.

Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. ghostcoastdistillery.com McAllister Rd. $2 912-727-2339. explore.gastateparks.org/ info/213723?c=16531490

Forsyth Farmers Market

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

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. Free to attend. Items for sale.

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com

Gardening Session

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

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

Islands Farmers Market

Weekly farmers market on Talahi Island

highlighting local growers and makers, healthy foods and a positive environment.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Islands Farmers’ Market, 401 Quarterman Dr. facebook.com/islandsfarmersmarket

Raising Spirits with Little Stranger & Good Nature Of Good Nature co-headlines with Raising Spirits and Little Stranger. A $5 donation at the door will go toward the Giving Kitchen and their mission to support service industry members during the pandemic. Attendance will be limited to maintain social distancing and masks required upon entry.

5-9 p.m.

Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. $5 donation facebook.com/ghostcoastdistillery/

Savannah Strength Con

The first annual strength convention in Savannah. Scheduled events and competitions include a powerlifting competition, America’s Strongest Man & Woman com-

The first annual strength convention in Savannah. Scheduled events and competitions include a powerlifting competition, America’s Strongest Man & Woman competition with over 50 lifters, and indoor Scottish Highland Games. Vendors, food and beverages will be available.

8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. savannahstrengthcon.com/

MONDAY 11. 9

The Jay Mason Bartender’s Ball

The Jameson Ball, the popular service industry event may have been canceled, but it hasn’t stopped Savannah bartenders from claiming their rightful honors and night of fun. Jay Trikha and Elan Savannah host The Savannah Bartender’s Ball, complete with Jameson Irish Whiskey. 21 or older. Eventbrite registration for tickets.

7 p.m.

Elan Savannah, 301 Williamson St.

Tybee Island Farmers Market

Weekly 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 at 30 Meddin Drive. We are right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. Visit the website for more info.

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30 Meddin Drive, 30 Meddin Drive. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

TUESDAY 11.10

Harry Potter Trivia Night

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7 p.m.

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THE INFAMOUS HEAT of the low country keeps locals searching for the best trick to keep cool during most of the year.

My favorite way to cool down is to find a frozen treat like a popsicle or ice cream and the family behind Palmetto Pops truly understand the need for a refreshing treat to cool off during unseasonably hotter times in Savannah. But no matter the time of year, an icy cold, handmade popsicle tastes like something special.

With origins in Mexico, the team behind the local shop said they opened to bring traditional Paletas, or fresh fruit popsicles, to the southern part of the United States.

Owner April Perez explained the history of Palmetto Pops: “With our roots

being from Mexico, where the traditional ice pop got reinvented and made into what is known as ‘Paletas’ (Pops made with real fresh fruit), it was that one thing that we really missed from back home and that we couldn’t find anywhere here.

“We would get excited to try the ice pops, whenever we saw a stand or at a grocery store but would be quickly disappointed as it did not come anywhere near to the taste that we knew and longed for. And that’s when the whole concept began and I wanted to make sure people have a chance to taste the difference of a real fruit ice pop and premium ice cream bars. And somehow combine both cultures into an awesome sweet business!”

The Palmetto Pops family started out small by selling their gourmet creations from their quaint mobile cart. After taking off, the frozen treats became more widely available around South Carolina.

“Our dream is to open a storefront in our hometown of Bluffton SC, where we can serve not only our gourmet pops but also

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enjoy fresh fruit drinks and unique artisanal ice cream flavors like our Sweet Corn or Horchata ice cream along with many other delicious treats, so stay tuned,” Perez said.

Luckily for Savannah, there are several shop owners that share the Palmetto Pop goods all over the Low Country and Savannah. Palmetto Pops can be found around Chatham County at places like A Southern Lifestyle Company, Polk’s Plus, Davis Produce and the Tybee Island Farmers’ Market.

If you are in search of these handcrafted popsicles, you need to be fast because they sell out rather quickly.

“We currently participate in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Tybee Island Farmers Market. But several local specialty stores carry our pops in both SC and GA. Please check us out online at palmettopopshhi.com for the nearest place to you!”

Instagram at @palmettopops is another good source to find out more about the frozen treat makers.

Traditionally the popsicles are made with real cane sugar and the freshest of fruit.

“We are inspired by traditional flavors from Latin America but we also listen to customers’ ideas and use local fruits when in season,” Perez said.

For example, customers can find specialty traditional flavors like marzipan,

creamy coconut or mango chili.

Pops are both cream based and fruit based.

“The fact that we use real fresh fruit and no concentrates, frozen or artificial flavors really sets us apart,” Perez said. “We also enjoy making every recipe in an artisanal way that fits any diet restriction, including dairy and dairy free pops or ones sweetened with agave nectar only.”

And although popsicles are usually considered kid’s food, Palmetto’s are nothing like you find in any freezer section of the grocery store.

Palmetto Pops are what popsicles aspire to be when they grow up.

The use of fresh fruit alone takes a normal popsicle and makes it into something great.

I first went for the Banana Nutella. That is right, fresh creamy banana jammed with a creamy Nutella filling. It has the best of both worlds, chocolate and fruit. The natural creaminess of the banana shell is amplified by the gooey chocolate hazelnut center.

I am also a huge fan of the ultracreamy Blackberry Cheesecake. It is not the most traditional flavor but a show stopper nonetheless. The jarring white cheesecake filling that is swirled with vibrant chunky blackberry fruit is visually stunning and stunning in flavor.

There are traditional southern creamy flavors featured as well. Butter Pecan and Peaches and Cream are just a few southern standouts. And the creamy side of the menu includes Strawberries and Cream and Cookies and Cream.

You can see huge chunks of real strawberries floating in the Classic Strawberry.

There is a tropical Mango and a Mango Chili with fiery chili emulsified throughout. A little heat to balance the sweet is a unique but approachable flavor.

Each fruit flavor combination is painstakingly hand made. Hours of work go into peeling, chopping and seasoning the fruit.

And for the fresh coconut, the kitchen even whips out a machete. You can taste the love infused into each popsicle.

According to Perez, “Our Watermelon Lime pops also look like an actual piece of watermelon, but in this case you can eat the white and green, that makes up the Lime flavor! A kid favorite for sure!”

For this popsicle you will find a bright pink top that sits on top of the green lime flavored base, which actually does resemble the actual watermelon fruit.

Recently, the pop shop expanded their menu into ice cream, featuring a Key Lime Pie Ice Cream. Chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, and even mango sorbet have been featured in the past.

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“Johnny had advice for everything and everyone, whether he knew them or not. He would tell you exactly how he felt. He always asked the hard questions; he loved everyone and didn’t have one enemy. His approach to business was, keep it simple.”

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THE CITY OF Savannah lost a community staple October 12 when the part-owner of both the Coffee Deli and Bar Food eating establishments, Johnny Baker, passed away due to complications related to Covid-19. He was 62.

Baker was not only the “larger than life” part-owner the city grew to love, but he also was a philanthropist and a fundraiser for many local nonprofits, along with his co-owner of the two Habersham Village eateries, Paula Letcher.

“He loved doing fundraisers and would

always enjoy packing Paula’s truck for some charities,” Lechter said. “We packed Paula’s truck a few times for Second Harvest, and raised money for the Rape Crisis Center. Hospice was a huge fundraiser that we had done every June. He was one of the most caring people you could ever meet.

He didn’t really show that side to many people but it was definitely there.”

Baker’s friend and colleague, Joey Rosen, was hired by Baker as a social media specialist, which he is still currently doing for both establishments, as well as any side jobs Letcher needs help with.

Rosen was a neighbor of Baker’s and a regular at Bar Food before being hired.

“I started out as his neighbor at his

condo on Habersham in 2006, so I’ve known him since then,” said Rosen. “Then I started going to the bar, just as a regular customer, and became very close with Johnny and Paula. A few years later, I became part of our Bar Food/Coffee Deli family and just started doing social media for them. At first, it was pro bono and then it became a paid position.”

Rosen admired his boss’s approach to both his business ventures and the way he tackled life in general.

“Johnny had advice for everything and everyone, whether he knew them or not.

He would tell you exactly how he felt,” Rosen said. “He always asked the hard questions; he loved everyone and didn’t have one enemy. His approach to business was, keep it simple. Keep everything simple and do it right the first time. Simplicity was key to the way that he lived.”

As far as the timeline as to when Baker contracted the virus, Letcher and Rosen said that some reports were incorrect as to when Baker was diagnosed with Covid-19.

“It was a little bit of an issue with a few of the local news outlets getting it completely wrong, saying that it was a few days [of Johnny being out of work], but it wasn’t, it was at least three weeks that he was out of the business,” Rosen said. “He was home for approximately two weeks feeling ill and then at the end of that two-week period, he checked himself into the hospital where he remained. The last week of his life was in the hospital.”

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down for two days as soon as they knew Baker contracted the coronavirus. They then did a deep and thorough cleaning, sanitizing everything in the restaurants.

Employees also got tested for the virus as a precaution.

“There were a few positive cases, they stayed out of work, and most everyone else was negative,” Rosen said. “They did every CDC guideline that they could to keep everyone safe and thankfully it wasn’t spread to anyone else, so they did exactly what they needed to do.”

The unfortunate circumstances surrounding Baker’s death serves as a harsh reminder to both his friends and the community of how prominent the presence of the coronavirus is and continues to be for not just Savannah, but our country as a whole.

“I am immunocompromised, I have a heart condition, so I’ve taken it seriously from the very beginning,” Rosen said. “But yeah it just hits home when you realize that someone contracts it and finally succumbs to it.”

Bar Food will host a memorial service open to the public, with speeches, cocktails, and food on Friday at 5 p.m.

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“Mountainfilm on Tour – Savannah” will present a special virtual screening of four inspiring films this Veteran’s Day with the 7th annual Honoring Our Veterans and First Responders event, held November 12-14.

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BY TAYLOR CLANYTON ANYONE WHO ENJOYS seeing people persevere in the face of adversity will appreciate the films available at the event.

Each film features military veterans who have turned to positive activities and hobbies in order to combat the effects that have taken a hold on them in the aftermath of their service.

The Mountainfilm festival was brought to Savannah in 2009 from Telluride, Colorado, where the festival had taken place several years prior. Founder Zelda Tenenbaum saw an opportunity to bring the festival to Savannah and, due to the high number of veteran-related stories showcased at the festival in years past, they decided to dedicate a special event specifically for veteran soldiers.

“Mountainfilm is a lot about celebrating indomitable spirit, celebrating heroes, and unlikely heroes,” said the film’s director, Leslie Carey. “Every year at Mountainfilm there’s always great films focused on veteran issues, so it seemed like a natural addition to add that program to our events.”

This year the festival will allow ticket holders to view each film virtually online.

Once the tickets are purchased, viewers will have 48 hours to view the films on display at the festival. The films being shown are “Carving Joy,” “Eddy’s World,” “The Long River Home” and “The Crown.”

“Carving Joy,” is a film about a Vietnam War veteran named Scott Harrison who took up carving unique animals (ones that would not normally appear on a carousel) and placing them on his Carousel of Happiness as a way to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Carey explained that the idea of creating these unique carvings came to Harrison in his sleep.

“He had a dream when he was in Vietnam about a little figurine in a music box his sister had given him,” Carey said.

“When he got back he wanted to get away from the world, he was on a boat and had this epiphany when he saw a whale that was out in the ocean that he didn’t want to hide anymore, so he started carving wooden animals. This developed into this idea for a carousel in his town in Colorado.

The community raised over $600,000 to house the carousel. That’s a great example of how when you’re hiding from—not just veterans but a lot of us in life –something, you can either hide from it or create something beautiful.”

“The Long River Home,” a film that focuses on three men, two combat veterans and a blind Navy veteran, is another story on how veterans who have been affected by the war can be helped by the compassion of others. In this film, the two combat

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veterans, one who suffers from PTSD and one who is an amputee, help the Navy veteran navigate through the rough rapids of the Colorado River, as they paddle downstream together on kayaks.

While “The Long River Home” shows us what we can accomplish together out in the world, “The Crown” focuses on a veteran’s journey to become the first

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African-American man to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking: The Appalachian Trail, The Pacific Crest Trail and The Continental Divide Trail, all while spreading good vibes in the process.

The last film, “Eddy’s World,” digs deep into the life of a World War II veteran, Eddy Goldfarb, who designs toys as a therapeutic way of taking his mind off of the

harsh realities of war. A few of the notable inventions you may have seen from Goldfarb include the classic marble and sticks game Ker-Plunk! and the famous wind-up chattering teeth gag toy.

“What we try to do at Mountainfilm is to inspire people to not only get out and go on adventures but use what they have at their disposal to make the world better,

somehow,” Carey said.

Tickets are available on their website at www. mountainfilmsav.org/community-outreach/ veterans-day/, tickets for all veterans and first responders are free; $10 for the general public; $15 for families

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LOCAL SPIRITS company Ghost Coast Distillery and Athens-based Creature Comforts Brewing Company are partnering to present “Raising Spirits” a safe, free benefit concert event on Saturday, November 7, to give back to the Savannah community struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

If anyone has had a front row seat to watch how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the local tourism and service industries, it’s Chris Sywassink, co-owner of Ghost Coast Distillery.

“Functioning as a distillery, a cocktail bar and tourist attraction, we felt the brunt of this pandemic immediately,” says Sywassink. “In addition to having to slowdown operations ourselves, we provide spirits and support to local restaurants and bars, so we’ve seen firsthand how hard this thing has hit everyone in the pocketbook. We’ve had to close and lay off important staff to make adjustments for business-sake, so you can only imagine what small, independent service industry folks are going through.”

Early on, they changed what they were doing at the distillery to give back— shifting production to make needed hand-sanitizer.

“We saw an opportunity to help out, so we pivoted and put efforts toward helping the community to stay safe and healthy.

Making hand-sanitizer was a no-brainer.

But as everything progressed, we felt like we needed to do more. That’s where the idea for this benefit concert came in.”

“We have a great relationship with Creature Comforts Brewing Company out of Athens,” says Kelcie Beausir, marketing manager at Ghost Coast. “They have a huge local following in Savannah, and we share the same distributor (Savannah Distributing). We were brainstorming partnership ideas and started discussing how many people here have been affected by the slowdown in business. The idea of a benefit concert seemed perfect, but we had to concentrate on creating a fun environment where everyone feels safe and adheres to local health protocols.”

The answer was an outdoor, sociallydistanced music event at The Gardens at Ships of the Sea Museum—which donated the space for the concert—featuring two regional bands that have both played Savannah before: Little Stranger, from Charleston, and Of Good Nature, which hails from the Charlotte area.

While the event is free to attend, it’s requested guests make a minimum five-dollar donation at the gate to Giving Kitchen, and all the proceeds will go toward their mission to help service workers who have been affected by illness or job loss.

The music kicks off at 5:00 p.m., with Little Stranger taking the first set. Of Good Nature will follow, as the event is expected to wrap up around 9:00 p.m. There will be food by Chazito’s Food Truck, and cocktails and beer for sale during the concert from Creature Comforts and Ghost Coast.

But the focus, Beausir says, should really be on the funds being raised to help local service industry workers.

“Creature Comforts has agreed to match every dollar donated at the gate, so whatever you give will be doubled,” adds Beausir.

“We love to be a part of events that focus on human connection,” says David Stein, founder of Creature Comforts Brewing Co. “For Raising Spirits, we’re thrilled to be working with Ghost Coast, Giving Kitchen and the Ships of the Sea Museum to create a great night of music, delicious beverages, and also give back to a community of some of the best people we know.”

Giving Kitchen is a Georgia-based nonprofit that “provides financial assistance to food service workers, based on need and a defined set of criteria,” according to their website thegivingkitchen.org. Food and beverage service workers based in Georgia can apply for financial help if they’ve been hit with hardships or loss of employment, like many in the Coastal Empire have.

“We’re all feeling a little concert and event deprived in Savannah, but we’ve taken all the precautions to bring live music back in a safe way. The Gardens at Ships of the Sea is an outdoor space that holds over 500, so we are limiting admission to 150 at a time. We will have people with counters at the gate to make sure we

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stay at that number. Proper face coverings are required to enter, and we’ll definitely have Ghost Coast Daisy Maze hand sanitizer on hand, in addition to making sure everyone follows social distancing guidelines while inside,” promises Beausir.

“This is important to us,” says Sywassink. “Since we opened the doors at Ghost Coast, we’ve been all about community, especially in times like these. We are doing what we can to help out, and we have been overwhelmed by the positive support by everyone in this area. It’s what makes Savannah stand out.”

To find out more about how you can donate to Giving Kitchen, or if you are a local food and beverage worker in need of assistance through one of their programs, visit thegivingkitchen.org.

RAISING SPIRITS BENEFIT CONCERT EVENT

The Gardens at Ships of the Sea Museum Saturday November 7, 2020, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Featuring Little Stranger and Of Good Nature FREE (Suggested donation of $5 to Giving Kitchen)

Little Stranger Born and raised in Philly, crash landed in Charleston, Kevin and John Shields are breaking into previously uncharted waters with their quirky indie hip-hop group, Little Stranger.

Between John’s melodic singer-songwriter magnetism, Kevin’s in-your-face delivery, and an overall undeniable groove, this duo is sure to get any audience up and moving. Stylistically similar to the Gorillaz but with a loose reggae beat, every track brings the uniqueness and strangeness that their name implies.

Kevin and John Shields bring years of experience to the table. Throughout the course of their careers, they’ve opened for artists like Slightly Stoopid, Papadosio, B.O.B., The Movement and Del the Funkee Homosapien.

After their inception in 2016, Little Stranger was named “Hip Hop Artist of the Year” in 2016 and 2017, and listed jointly as “17 People to Watch in 2017” in the indie Charleston blog “Out of the Woodwork”. They’ve since toured all across the continental United States, constantly growing their fanbase along the way.

With an ever-increasing arsenal of new tunes, Little Stranger is poised to make 2020 another off the backboard slam dunk. littlestrangermusic.com

Of Good Nature leads with a fusion-friendly approach to today’s music, uncovering a highly accessible sound that concentrates on lyrics, uplifting energy, and musicianship, packed into a potent blend of Alternative, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Reggae.. the list goes on.

This group of prolific songwriters, fans know as OGN, are keeping dedicated and grabbing new listeners with their new album release ‘Everything Turns Gold’ May 2020.

In February 2020, Of Good Nature joined Train on their Sail Across The Sun Cruise for the 3rd year along w/ Allen Stone, Matt Nathanson, The Original Wailers, Mark McGrath. The band performed at One Love Music Festival in Long Beach CA w/ Rebelution, Stick Figure, Slightly Stoopid. OGN announced they join The Expendables on their national 10th Annual Winter Blackout Tour presented by Cali Roots across the United States.

OGN also received recognition for their past studio work, album ‘Timeless’- debuted at #1 on iTunes and #3 on Billboard (Reggae Albums Chart) in 2019 and single ‘Take Me Anywhere’ premiered on Sirius XM’s The Pulse. Be The Day is featured on The CaliRoots Radio Show on Sirius XM’s The Joint. ofgoodnature.com

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NEWS & OPINION CRIME

How to Avoid Becoming A Victim of Crime this Holiday Season

BY BRITTANY HERREN

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PACKAGE THEFT IS at an all-time high in the United States. Between a global pandemic and now the kickoff to the holiday season (marked by enthusiastic social media users as Nov. 1), 1.7 million packages are stolen or lost each day in America according to the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a private, research university in New York.

Even despite the highly popular Ring doorbells and similar smart security systems that have replaced the traditional “ding-dongs” of yesteryear, package thieves have now transformed from highly illusive, unseen figures to blurred forms courtesy of a smart security screenshot.

It can be easy to let your smart security system give you the false sense crime avoidance, but at Crime Stoppers of Savannah-Chatham County, we know all too well that cameras are not always the deterrent that we hope them to be.

“Package thefts are about to accelerate,” said Matt Wilhoite, police officer for the Georgia Ports Authority, former investigator at the Rincon Police Department and dedicated Crime Stoppers board member.

According to Wilhoite, most homeowners now have doorbell cameras, which he concedes are great, but still, have just encouraged criminals to work around the

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newly placed obstacle.

“Most suspects are aware of the cameras and they just mask up,” he explained.

While officers encourage homeowners to spend a little extra money for cameras that can see their road or at least their mailboxes or sidewalks to add an extra bit of security that adds the image of a possible getaway car in addition to the suspect, what can you do to avoid becoming victim to package thievery altogether? I polled some trusted, local officers and here are the top two pieces of advice.

If you can’t be home on the day your package is to be delivered, have your package delivered to your work or to a trusted friend or relative. You can also have your package held at your local post office.

While the point of ordering online is to generally avoid the store altogether, the ship-to-store option at checkout can also make sure your package arrives securely.

With most store implementing curbside pickup as a result of COVID-19, you might not even have to go inside.

As a well-established online shopper that orders items weekly from Amazon, I know that there are a few more tricks of the trade. For example, while you can’t always ask your carrier to leave your package somewhere secure, you can decorate your porch or stoop in a way that makes it easier for your carrier to hide packages.

You can also leave notes on your door (that are not visible from the road) that ask your carrier to place the package somewhere specific.

I also personally feel like smart security doorbell cameras are much more than devices to catch criminals. I use my doorbell camera to alert me to when packages are delivered. I then try to run home to get it inside or I ask one of my neighbors to

hold it for me. I haven’t had an attempted theft yet, but if one occurs and my doorbell alerts me of someone’s presence via my smartphone, most doorbells do have the option of speaking from your phone to the device. Yelling at a thief via your doorbell may just spook them enough to drop your package and dart.

As an extra FYI before I go, be sure to download the Neighborly app and join your local neighborhood page on Facebook. As a

homeowner and the head of a crime intelligence organization, I have found those two things to aid in the safety of one’s home and neighborhood greatly. Facebook mom’s are vigilant. I know this because I am one.

If you notice any suspicious activity or suspect you may known a package thief, drop us an anonymous tip at SavannahChathamCrimeStoppers.org or call us 24/7 at 912-234-2020.

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Local bands ‘Ember City,’ ‘Whaleboat’ hit The Rail Pub

LOCAL ROCK BANDS are getting live music back on the rails Thursday at The Rail Pub at 405 W. Congress St. in Savannah.

The local trio ‘Whaleboat’ along with local band ‘Ember City’ are excited to make another return to The Rail Pub after their last show in September proved to be a major success.

Safety has been paramount for The Rail Pub owners Melissa Swanson and Trina Brown. Sean Moloney, who is the drummer for Whaleboat and also runs booking for The Rail Pub, has been scheduling solo and duo acts while working hard to get things back to normal.

Following state and local health guidelines, while challenging, has not been impossible. Reduced capacity and socialdistancing in combination with having the benefit of being an outdoor venue, has provided the owners with means to slowly and safely return to larger acts playing full sets.

Having an earlier-than-usual show scheduled on a Thursday means keeping the audiences smaller and music fans safer.

While the pandemic has posed particularly challenging for local musicians,

See Ember City & Whaleboat at The Rail Pub at 405 West Congress Street, Savannah on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m.

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members of Whaleboat – Brent Collins, Sean Moloney and Blake Yokeley – have used this as an opportunity to focus on writing new material, rehearsing and recording.

Thursday’s show will mark the debut of two new singles, “Sunburst” and “Darkside” from their newly released 3-song EP titled “Lost at Sea.” Their sound is reminiscent of the alternative bands which dominated radio-waves in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.

The three-piece alternative rock/grunge band, Ember City has been a local fixture of the Savannah music scene since their formation in 2016. The band consists of vocalist/bassist Sarah Poole, guitarist Ryan Taito, and drummer David Richard.

Their debut album, ‘Invisible Ruler’ was met with glowing reviews and the trio quickly established themselves as one of Savannah’s best local live musical rock groups.

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MUSIC FEATURE Ulysses Owens Jr.

Juquan Vickers

Jontavious Willis

of Jontavious he’s one of these completely on fire young blues players, he plays acoustic blues, he’ll play a selection of Georgia blues, Piedmont blues, Delta blues and gospel a little bit too, and he’s a great singer.”

Jontavious Willis and Ulysses Owens Jr. also are scheduled to play at the 2021 Savannah Music Festival, held in a social distanced and outdoor setting May 18-30.

Owens Jr. is a gifted percussionist who not only uses his premiere musical talents on stage, but also teaches young musicians as an Artistic Educator in Residence for SMF Jazz Academy. McMaken talked about the role Owens Jr. plays as an educator, as well as what role he will be playing in the Arts Across America series with Vickers.

“He’s a multifaceted player. He helps African-American spirituals. oversee the teaching team, giving lessons The live stream performances are free of to over 40 different students, fifth grade charge and available on the Kennedy Cen- through eleventh grade,” McMaken said. ter Arts Across America Facebook page, “Ulysses is working with a singer out of The Kennedy Center’s YouTube channel, Jacksonville, Juquan Vickers. They’re and on their website kennedy-center.org. going to play something based on a proSavannah Music Festival Artistic Direc- gram with vocals and drums that they tor Ryan McMaken was approached by debuted for the Metropolitan Museum of South Arts, who brought the Arts Across Art’s online series, connecting three AfriAmerica series to McMaken’s attention can-American spirituals.” in order to provide exposure to talented The Arts Across America series not only Southern artists on a national stage. showcases regional artists on a platform “We try to highlight and elevate regional that is available across the world, but also styles of music, a lot of that coming from provides a free experience that enables the Southeast, and also work with emergviewers to see these talented artists who ing artists,” McMaken said. “We talked otherwise may not have had the means to about what we could offer and in the case do so.

Savannah Music Festival, South Arts bring regional artists to national stage

BY TAYLOR CLAYTON

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THE SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL, in collaboration with South Arts, will present two special performances live-streamed from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as a part of the ongoing Arts Across America series on Thursday at 4 p.m.

The episode will feature a live performance by Greenville, Georgia blues musician Jontavious Willis, and “Just You, Just Me: A Musical Conversation Between the Drum and the Voice” featuring highlytouted drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. and 16 vocalist Juquan Vickers performing

“It’s just amplifying these artists and what they are doing,” McMaken said. “I think it’s crucial to provide quality digital content right now and Kennedy Center is making this possible all the way straight through December.”

The performances will be broadcast live, but also will be available in the archives of the Arts Across America Facebook page after the concert. Other artists presenting in the Arts Across America series include six-time Grammy-Award winning jazz bassist Christian McBride, musician, poet and record producer Aloe Blacc, and poet Kwame Alexander.

The series, which runs through Dec. 11, aims to uplift communities and artists during this challenging time, using music and arts as an apparatus to advocate for social justice. Savannah Music Festival organizers plan to highlight similar ideas through music at the 2021 festival.

“Ulysses, his project in 2021 is called ‘Songs of Freedom,’ its music of Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Abbey Lincoln and has some incredible jazz musicians and singers,” McMaken said. “It’s a very positive program that focuses on unity but pulls back historical information and content from civil rights era through today. Jontavious, he’s pulled together this collective of young Southern blues musicians who will be coming to do a special performance in the 21 festival, too.”

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Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

River House Ford Natirboff, 6-9 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint w/ Swamptooth, 6 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Joe Wilson, 7-9 p.m.

The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue Lilakk & Ember City, 9 p.m.

The Warehouse High Velocity, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Bill Hodgson, 7-10 p.m.

COMEDY

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC

Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay, 6 p.m.

Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen Jason Courtenay, 7 p.m.

Plant Riverside District Aaron Lehrian, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Starland Yard Jason Salzer, 6-9 p.m.

The Wormhole Open Jam, 9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Savannah Comedy Underground, 9 p.m.

THURSDAY 11. 5 LIVE MUSIC

Cohen’s Retreat Munchies & Music, 5-9 p.m.

The Perch at Local 11 ten Emily Kenyon, 5:30 p.m.

Plant Riverside District Aaron Lehrian, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

McDonough’s Family Fued, 7 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Late Night Trivia, 11 p.m.

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McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

The Wormhole Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

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

DJ

Club 51 Degrees DJ B-Rad, 9 p.m.

Vice Mojito Bar and Lounge Latin Night with DJ Cesar, 9 p.m.

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Coach’s Corner The Charlie Fog Band, 7-10 p.m., The Charlie Fog Band, 7 p.m.

Driftaway Cafe Andrew Gill, 6 p.m.

Ghost Coast Distillery Ghost Coast Distillery BBQ & Blues featuring the Ben Kaiser Band, 5-9 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Tyler Roe Duo, 7:30-11 p.m.

Plant Riverside District Aaron Lehrian, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Eric Culberson, 7-10 p.m., Kenny Munshaw, 5-9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES KARAOKE

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

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

DJ

Vice Mojito Bar and Lounge DJ Primal, 9 p.m.

SATURDAY 11. 7 LIVE MUSIC

Barrelhouse South Underground Springhouse, 9 p.m.

Churchill’s Pub Mallory Jen, 6 p.m., Hitman Band, 9:30 p.m.

Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay, 6 p.m.

Elan Savannah SlimeLife Shawty Live (Sat. Nov. 7th), 9 p.m., SlimeLife Shawty Live, 9 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ray Lundy, 7:3011 p.m.

Plant Riverside District Aaron Lehrian, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lafaye and the Fellas, 7-9 p.m., Eric Brack, 7:309:30 p.m.

Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

River House Jason Bible, 7-9 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m.

Ships of The Sea Museum Raising Spirits with Little Stranger & Good Nature, 5-9 p.m.

The Shrimp Factory Ford Notirboff, 7-9 p.m.

The Warehouse At Sundown, 8 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay, 3-6 p.m., Hunter Price, 7-10 p.m.

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

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

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Club 51 Degrees Hot 98.3 Live, 10 p.m.

VICE Lounge + Mojito Bar DJ CROK, 9 p.m.

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Collins Quarter at Forsyth Voodoo Soup, 3-6 p.m., Live Music, 3 p.m.

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

The Perch at Local 11 ten Josephine Johnson, 5:30 p.m.

Plant Riverside District Kenny Munshaw, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fabulous Equinox Krewe, 12-3 p.m.

Starland Yard Eric Culberson, 6-9 p.m.

Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay, 1-4 p.m.

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

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

MONDAY 11. 9 LIVE MUSIC

Club One Super Gay Bingo, 5:30 p.m.

Plant Riverside District Aaron Lehrian, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Whitley Deputy, 7-9 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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

TUESDAY 11.10 LIVE MUSIC

Plant Riverside District Aaron Lehrian, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Chuck Courtenay, 7-9 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

B & D Burgers Harry Potter Trivia Night, 7 p.m.

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m.

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

McDonough’s Trivia Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m.

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Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.3 a.m.

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

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GM Kathryn Day looking for ‘Grand Performers’ focuses on building an environment of teamwork, almost a family. They are looking for employees to be part of the hotel’s future.

KATHRYN DAY IS back home at the ManMichael Owens, president and CEO sion on Forsyth Park. The new general of the Tourism Leadership Council, has manager believes that Savannah is her been collecting data on hotel occupancy in place, having worked and lived in the city Savannah through the pandemic. It’s no when the Mansion opened. secret that times are tough in the indusAt the time, she was the front office try, but there are signs of hope. In April, manager and now she’s tasked with the the occupancy rate was just 6% and now daily operations and profitability of the it’s rebounded to 50% on weekdays and property. She has great appreciation for 80-90% on weekends. Compared to last the hotel. year’s 97% “The location occupancy and is in the most upcoming spebeautiful part cial events like of the city,” she the Savannah said. “There are Food and Wine people running, Festival and swinging, havthe Rock and ing picnics in Roll Marathon, the park. It’s like those numbers the epicenter of are low, but Savannah.” they are much Kathryn’s higher than worked all over the economic the world, startduress from ing as a server in earlier in the a Hilton property pandemic. in her native AusThe canceltralia and taking lation of spepositions at The cial events in Drake in Chicago, November and the Four SeaDecember will sons, the Hilton take a toll, but and the Conrad Owens is Maldives. Her adamant in his experience has Kathryn Day belief that the widened her view, numbers will but she sees Savannah as unique, “Savanreturn. nah seems like it’s a little protected mar“There’s no reason that we can foresee ket,” Day said. “We aren’t to our pre-Covid that we won’t have a full recovery,” he said. levels in any way, shape or form, but we are “Travel will return – it’s already returned. seeing a great deal of guests looking for a People are traveling carefully. We are unique experience that can be safe.” going to recover as a market and it’s imporCertainly the pandemic times have tant for everyone. Our sector is the largest impacted the hotel industry and hospiemployer in Savannah and the largest tax tality as a whole, but Kathryn is hosting generating base that the city has. The more a hiring day at the Mansion on Sunday successful our community the less money afternoon that illustrates the faith that the is required from residents. Our success is Kessler brand has in Savannah’s economic everyone’s success.” recovery.

Kathryn sees that employees benefit The job fair will recruit for a full range of greatly from being hired now into the Keshotel positions and hire employees on the sler brand. spot. Kathryn is looking for what the hotel “Here in Savannah, we have five differterms, ‘Grand Performers,’ employees ent locations,” she said. “If someone starts who focus on bringing personality and a their career here at the Mansion, they bright outlook to the workplace. The hotel can continue to grow within the Kessler

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13 Et ___ (Latin for “and others”) 14 Golden ___ O’s (cereal variety that somehow exists) 16 Fix with a needle 17 ITEMS IN THE FREEZER 20 ITEMS IN THE FREEZER 21 Affectionate greeting (that I’m guessing there will be a lot of when this is done) 22 Raphael’s weapon, in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” 23 Gallery offering 24 Raíz cúbica de ocho 27 Long sandwich 29 Makeshift car cleaners 32 Exclamations that have their moments?

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56 Android program 58 Carp in some ponds 60 ITEMS IN THE VEG-

ETABLE CRISPER 67 ITEMS IN THE VEGETABLE CRISPER 68 Words before ante 69 It ended on April 9 this year 70 Musk of Tesla Motors 71 Bedding item 72 Get the idea 73 Some TV rooms

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15 Green “Sesame Street” character 18 “It’s either them ___” 19 Karmann ___ (classic VW model) 24 Rhett Butler’s last word 25 The ___ State University 26 Jonas who developed a polio vaccine 28 Actress ___ Ling of

“The Crow” 30 “Despicable Me” supervillain 31 “Late Night” host Meyers 33 Omit 35 Initialism for the series of “Avengers” movies 37 “Keep ___!” (“Don’t give up!”)

38 “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” star Michael 39 “Jurassic Park” beast 41 God, to a Rastafarian 42 Preternatural power 43 Make retroactive, like a payment 48 “Hawaii Five-O” detective, to McGarrett 49 Go letter by letter 51 “Bon ___” (good evening, in France) 53 Photographer Diane 54 Transform bit by bit 55 Dealt a sharp blow, in the Bible 57 Asks intrusive questions 59 “The Sky ___” (1950 Italian drama) 61 Hurt all over 62 Rapper in “Law & Order: SVU” 63 Dermatologist’s case 64 Miniature golf goal 65 English school founded

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portfolio without having to move.”

That type of job opportunity is beneficial for the community. Overall, Kathryn feels confident that the business will grow to normal levels. “We are feeling very positive. If we weren’t, I don’t think we’d be hiring.”

Guests at the Mansion these days could be families doing online schooling while they enjoy breakfast or couples looking to

have a special engagement. They enjoy the plunge pool, the garden courtyard and live entertainment, plus the view of the park.

The property is used by locals and visitors alike.

To apply for a position at the Mansion on Forsyth Park, Kathryn asks that potential employees bring a resume if they have one, but mostly come with a fantastic attitude and a willingness to learn.

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Live Yoga comes to Forsyth Park Kendra Pricken now offering classes

BY LEILA SCOTT

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LIKE MANY OTHER business, Dancing Dogs Yoga, once located on 30 W. Broughton St., was forced to close their doors in March.

Some yogis traded their usual post-yoga coffee in for a cup of coffee after tuning into a virtual class. While others started jogging around the park or even decided the yogi life wasn’t for them anymore.

At first, Dancing Dogs offered virtual classes until they officially said goodbye in June. Though their other locations remain open, former instructor Kendra Pricken said, “The owner chose to shut down the Savannah studio due to lack of finances. It just couldn’t stay afloat.”

However, Pricken took this opportunity to pursue something she wanted long before the pandemic hit. As the city transitioned into phase three of reopening, Savannahians had to create new routines.

Although some could grab a mask and head to the gym, Dancing Dog members couldn’t return to the studio.

Pricken began offering classes in Forsyth Park for an equally challenging, but safe environment.

“I had no idea if people would come or if they would like the style that I teach,” Pricken said. “But I’ve been amazed at the turnout and positive experiences students have been sharing.”

After teaching at Dancing Dogs for two years, Pricken was able to bring those connections from the studio to the park.

For student Sophie Leopold, attending class in the park was no question.

“Kendra’s teaching style is so soothing,” Leopold said. “I’ve been taking her classes 20 for years now, first at Dancing Dogs studio

An outdoor class in Forsyth

downtown, then on zoom at home during the beginning of the pandemic. When she started park classes, I couldn’t get over there fast enough.”

Pricken’s class times are always changing, but her students remain loyal. Of course, teaching in the park changes things up a bit.

“I’m not sure the role itself has changed, but the circumstances and environment have shifted the way it feels to be a teacher,” Pricken said. “I think it’s more that now I can fully step into the role of teaching, which is not about putting yourself on a pedestal – it’s about reminding people they are their own best teacher.”

If you’re looking for motivation to either get back into or start the practice, as Pricken said, “There’s never been a better

time! Try different styles and teachers, online or in person, and don’t get discouraged if some of them fall flat.”

Yoga challenges your brain, body, and patience alike, but it’s a practice that can be customized to your experience level or ability.

“Remember to trust and honor your body,” Pricken said. “Take time to understand and appreciate the vast history and spiritual wisdom of yoga. Let your practice be more than physical. The poses are great tools, but yoga in itself is so much more than that. If you can breathe, you can do yoga!”

But if headstands and sun salutations aren’t for you, then find aspects of yoga that could benefit your routine.

“Focus on small, achievable tasks that

make you feel grounded and nourished – this doesn’t have to be anything expensive!

I’m talking five minutes of meditation, spending time outside, journaling as soon as you get up in the morning,” Pricken said.

Health and wellness are at the forefront of everyone’s mind right now. It doesn’t matter if it’s a good night’s rest or lifting weights that makes you feel good; it’s just about caring for yourself.

“Don’t worry so much about whether you are doing it ‘right.’ If your routine or self-care doesn’t look like someone else’s, that doesn’t mean it’s wrong.” Pricken said.

Check out her Instagram at www.instagram. com/moveslowbreathebig/ for updates and class times.

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Standing the test of time

Wood sign workshops to guide your inner DIY! The artist taking reference photos

Cora Ennis Morris’ “Driftwood Beach” Series depicts Jekyll Island’s natural beauty

BY NICOLE YOUNGBLUT CORA ENNIS MORRIS’ latest collection of work, the “Driftwood Beach” series, draws photographic inspiration from the enchanted oaks of Jekyll Island. This quaint island along Georgia’s coast is often described as a hidden-gem of a destination. The beauty of the island’s landscape was inspiration for this serene coastal collection.

Eight original pieces will be on display at Dick Blick’s Gallery Nov. 2 through Nov. 29. Two, of the 10 total original pieces from the collection are now on display at Photopoint Gallery as part of the “High Tide/ Low Country” exhibition until Nov. 21.

“My vision was to try and capture the raw beauty in nature after years of getting beaten down by the elements,” Morris said.

“It’s amazing that the trees are still standing with a gnarled and almost petrified appearance.”

Idyllic muted-pastel coloration – that is uniquely her own vision – transports you to a tranquil place with misty-ocean air.

Morris’ subjects are reflective of nature, depicting breathtaking oaks with exposed roots that coyly lay in the low tide.

“I was approached by Photopoint

Gallery owner, Joy Dunigan who was looking to pull together a group show of photographers with “High Tide/Low Country” as the common theme two pieces from each artist,” Morris said. “I immediately thought of my newest series completed this past spring based on Driftwood Beach would fit in perfectly with her vision for the show.”

Morris uses encaustic as a medium for its texture, raised layers of wax and overall sculptural look.

“The Aetna Gallery within the Buttler McCook House in Hartford, Conn., was a pivotal point in laying the ground work for my current style of encaustic, painting, and photography,” she recalls.

Her work digitally manipulates color, applies canvas to a wood cradle panel, and fuses layers clear and colored layers of encaustic medium on top of an image. Her process includes experimenting with new techniques that enhance and constantly evolve her work.

“I immediately felt energized by the fusing of molten bees wax and damar resin,” Morris said. “So much so, I took this knowledge and produced a series of ten pieces inspired by my travels to Morocco.

My process always starts by an inspiration found in nature of my curiosity to explore the world. I like to think I inherited my

travel bug from my dad, who joined the navy at age 17.”

Cora works in her charming sunlit Savannah art studio just above her house, producing an abundance of new work. She speaks of her in-studio collections “South African, through my eyes,” “Low Country Inspired,” and “Savannah Notables.”

She said she’s been inspired by Savannah since moving here with her husband from Connecticut in 2017.

“I’ve been so taken with the abundance of beauty here,” Morris said. “I’m especially impressed with the city’s thoughtfully planned out historic district and abundance of green spaces distinctly unique to Savannah. In fact, I have another completed series titled, “Squares and Live Oaks,” that I hope to showcase when more venues become available in 2021.

“How could I not be inspired among our majestic live oaks and Spanish moss?”

Eight of ten original works from the series “Driftwood Beach” will be on view Nov. 2 through Nov. 29 at Dick Blick’s Gallery, 318 E Broughton St. Two other remaining pieces are currently on display at Photopoint Gallery through Nov. 21.

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