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Volume 6, No.19 , January 31, 2007

On the cover: Illustration by Brandon Blatcher, photos by Sabrina Manganella Simmons

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Lead Story

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Editor’s Note

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Feedback

16 Performance

Sustainable future

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28 Pop

Word to your earth mother Letters to the Editor

Mark Heflin on the record

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Two words: lake effect

Exhibitions and openings

11 FWD

Movies

Interesting e-mails we got

32 Screenshots

12 Blotter

All the flicks that fit

From SPD reports

13 News of the Weird

The 411

Strange but true

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14 Earthweek

Week at a Glance

Our best bets for cool stuff to do

The week on your planet

35 Happenings

We saw what you did last week

42 Sudoku Puzzle

Four days of super fun

39 Free Will Astrology

15 Talk of the Town

All the stuff, all the time

27 Sports

It’s all the rage

Vibes

Rob Breszny’s look at your stars

43 Crossword Puzzle

19 Interview

Scott Howard’s take

29 Art

10 Fishman

Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart

21 Connect Recommends Concerts of Note 22 Music Menu

Gigs a la carte 23 Soundboard Who’s playing and where

Mental Fun

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Thurs, Feb. 1 Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum Special Exhibit continues

What: A 225 square-foot exhibit will feature one of the few remaining Crosley “Pup” two-man experimental jeeps, the cockpit of a German ME109 fighter, a B-17 Flying Fortress propeller, an R-1820 reciprocating piston engine and the uniforms of officers and enlisted men.

When: Jan. 26 through Feb. 4. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler. Cost: Free. Info: 748-8888 or www. mightyeighth.org.

Georgia Days Lecture and Kickoff Event

What: Dr. Stan Deaton, vide president of programs and scholarship for the Georgia Historical Society, will present The Legacy of Abraham Baldwin, a lecture about one of Georgia’s signers of the U.S. Constitution and the father of the University of Georgia. When: Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.

Where: Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker St. Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: Call 651-2125 or visit www.georgiahistory.com.

What: This Italian film is the story of the robbery of a gold depository in Switzerland. When: Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.

Seating begins at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5.

Savannah Theatre continues The Fantasticks

What: This romantic musical holds the record as world’s longest running musical. When: Feb. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m., Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. Where: Savannah Theatre. Cost: $33 adults and $16 children 17 and under. Info: Call 233-7764 or visit www.savannahtheatre.com.www.

Fri, Feb. 2 Mighty Eighth Air Force 65th Anniversary Celebration

What: A ceremony will be held to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, including a B-17 flyover from the Savannah River south down Bull Street. After the ceremony, there will be refreshments and entertainment. Later in the day, a film festival will be held to show the World War II exploits of the Mighty Eighth. When: Feb. 2. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The film festival will begin at 6 p.m. Entertainment will precede the film festival at 5 p.m. Where: The ceremony will be held at American Legion Post 135 at 1108 Bull St. The film festival and entertainment will be at the Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Cost: Free.

First Friday for Folk Music

What: The Savannah Folk Music Society will present Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, Patchwork and Bob Hay and the Jolly Beggars in concert. When: Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Fellowship hall of the Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn St. Cost: $2. Info: Call 786-6953 or visit www.savannahfolk.org.

Potable Gold: Savannah’s Madeira Tradition continues

What: Experience tasting this flavorful wine within the historic atmosphere of the Isaiah Davenport House Museum. Patrons will learn the long and rich tradition of Madeira wine as it related to the history of Savannah, then participate in a simulated Madeira party. Two types of Madeira will be sampled. The program will last one hour. When: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Isaiah Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State St.

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Rogiers in Concert What: Neo-soul, rhythm and blues, hip-hop artist Rogiers will give two concerts as part of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Tickets to the performances are free through a grant from the Get in the Know substance abuse and hepatitis program.

HIV/AIDS testing will be offered throughout the day in King-Frazier rooms 125-128.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Where: SSU’s King-Frazier Center in the Savannah Ballroom. Cost: Tickets are free, but must be picked up at Kennedy 209 or Payne 124 at SSU. Info: Call 356-2368.

Cost: $20. Info: Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 236-8097 or email jcredle@savbusiness.net.

Seventh Annual Taste of Savannah

What: Restaurants and caterers will serve samples of their menu items. Cash bars will be available, as will dancing and a raffle. When: Feb. 2 from 7-10 p.m. Where: Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.

Cost: $75. Info: Visit www.tasteofsavannah. org or call 232-1223.

Savannah Children’s Theatre’s The Secret Garden continues

What: The story of a lonely girl who is sent to live with her uncle, where she finds a secret garden that will change the lives of everyone around her. When: Feb. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 3 and 4 at 3 p.m., Where: Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E Victory Dr. Cost: Tickets range from free to $15.

They can be purchased at etix.com. Info: 238-9015 or info@ savannahchildrenstheatre.org.

First Friday Fireworks on the River

What: Celebrate with fireworks on the river. When: Feb. 2 at 9:30 p.m. Where: River Street. Cost: Free.

Fabulous Free Week at the Jepson begins

What: Free admission to the Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts. When: Feb. 3-9. Where: Jepson Center for the Arts, Telfair Square.

2007 Colonial Faire and Muster

What: Witness 18th century military encampments, sutler’s row, craft demonstrations, period music and dance, musket and cannon firings, slave life in early Georgia and more as part of the Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia Days. When: Feb. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Wormsloe Historic Site. Info: 353-3023.

The Watts Prophets

What: This show is a culmination of two weeks of residency of the Watts Prophets in Savannah, where the group has visited schools, local hangouts, coffee shops, churches and youth centers to put together a hip-hop poetry choir, art and more. When: Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre. Cost: Free, but tickets are required and seating is reserved. Tickets not claimed 10 minutes before curtain will be given to waiting patrons. Info: 525-5050 to reserve tickets.

Sun, Feb. 4 Stacy Earle & Mark Stuart in concert

What: An intimate acoustic show by two alternativecountry performers who both played in Steve Earl’s band, The Dukes. When: Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. Where: Randy Wood’s Concert Hall, 1304 E. Highway 80 in Bloomingdale. Cost: $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Info: Charge tickets online at www.tinyteamconcerts.info.

Mon, Feb. 5 Spelman College Jazz Ensemble

What: A combination of vocalists, wind instrumentalists and rhythm section will perform as part of the Black Heritage Festival. When: Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Where: Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Cost: Free. Info: Call 661-2419.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 Creating a Sustainable Future: Kilowatt Ours

What: A documentary that shows how a normal couple living on a normal budget went about making changes in their way of life that actually made a difference. When: Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:15) Where: Meet at the Fountain at Abercorn Common. Cost: Free.

Men, Money & Gold Diggers: The Stage Play

What: This production stars Robin Givens, Carl Payne, Miguel Nunez, Chico Benymon, Essence Atkins and Patrice Lovely. When: Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. Where: Savannah Civic Center’s Johnny Mercer Theatre Cost: $26 and $31. Info: Call 651-6556 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wed, Feb. 7 Savannah Grays Present CSS Georgia

What: Michael Jordan, public relations director of the Coastal Heritage Society, will discuss the ironclad CSS Georgia, which protected Savannah from Union incursions up the Savannah River until it was scuttled during the Confederate evacuation in 1864.

When: Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.

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Life on the ‘tipping point’

‘Creating a Sustainable Future’ is the theme of the upcoming Creative Minds event Feb. 6-10, featuring a seminar with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a screening of An Inconvenient Truth.

Martin Melaver explains why it’s time to move past the debate over global warming and start taking action The genesis of Melaver Inc. began in 1915 with two humble corner grocers in downtown Savannah, a family business which grew to become the legendary M&M supermarket chain.

After M&M was sold to Kroger in 1985 the company turned to real estate, and is now a national leader in green-friendly, sustainable development. Putting their money where their mouth is, Melaver uses wind energy to power its business operations, and its entire management staff is LEED-certified.

But those smalltown roots are what drive the company to continue to say it’s in the service business.

The products may be different, they say, but the core business is run the same way as before.

Melaver Inc. is one of the prime movers behind the ambitious ‘Creating a Sustainable Future’ conference at various venues around town Feb. 6-10, beginning with its sponsored free screening of the sustainable living documentary Kilowatt Ours this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Melaver property Abercorn Common.

We spoke with CEO Martin Melaver about his company’s role in promoting sustainability in general and the conference in particular.

steady foundational work by a number of very innovative people in the community.

And then you’ve got the confluence of certain top-down events -- greater awareness of global warming, that sort of thing.

Why Savannah? Why now?

Martin Melaver: Well, there’s a huge debate right now as to which sector should take the lead. You can break our culture down into four sectors -- the business sector, the academic or learning sector, the government sector and the nonprofit sector. Depending on where you focus, you get different takes as to where the real bang for the buck occurs.

Ryuzaburo Kaku , the former CEO of Canon, argues that business, because of its overall power and financial resources, really is the sector that has the greatest potential for creating environmental change. Up until fairly recently the business community has been very retrograde in that respect. My feeling is that probably some collaborative effort between government and business is really where the critical push is going to come from.

Martin Melaver: In the past few years I can’t think of any community in the U.S. -- except for maybe Chattanooga, Austin, Santa Monica, Portland or Seattle -- that would have been doing this sort of thing. What’s happened is we’ve created an S-shaped diffusion curve -- perhaps better known as a “tipping point.” What you have is a very innovative group that’s now in the early adopter phase.

The stars are aligned, in a sense. I know that sounds a bit mystical. But we do have an existing core, critical group of cultural creatives that have come to Savannah -and part of that of course is the presence of SCAD, the creation of the Creative Coast Initiative -- and really extended the cutting edge in Savannah.

You’ve got leadership of groups like the Georgia Conservancy, especially Patty McIntosh, who over the last eight years over there has worked steadily, building painstaking foundations. There’s been a lot of slow,

Martin Melaver: The greatest resistors in general are people and entities with a siloed, noninterdisciplinary approach to things.

One of the key issues is that you can’t differentiate the environment area from social justice needs.

Speaking of social justice, I’m still skeptical when people say Savannah is on the cutting edge. We have enormous poverty here, and the racial disparity in particular is incredible.

Martin Melaver: We do have basically a 50/50 black-white divide in this area. We need every citizen to understand the issues involved -- reduction in waste, reduction in water use, the need for lower energy usage, the need for low-cost housing. Education is a critical component of that. And of course environmental education is particularly tricky because it is so interdisciplinary in nature.

It seems more and more as if the private sector is beginning to take the lead on addressing global warming.

What are the forces that would resist such a collaborative effort?

Several shots from the green-living-on-abudget documentary Kilowatt Ours; Melaver Inc. sponsors a screening Tuesday

You’ve seen the same growth estimates I have, of a million residents on the Georgia coast by 2025 or so. How accurate do you think those numbers are?

Martin Melaver: Very accurate. I’m looking at an old essay by one of the preeminent environmentalists of his day, Eugene Odom. He wrote in the ‘70s talking about how Georgia back then had more or less maxed out in terms of its carrying capacity. Of course the growth we’ve seen since the ‘70s has been significant -- as well as its impact on streams, water quality, land consumption.

We need greenspace, not just for aesthetics but for carbon sequestration. We are dumping unprecedented amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Also the fact that Georgia uses dirty energy doesn’t help.

This in turn causes health issues, with an additional strain on the health care system.

Sad to say, development here can still get so much worse. Look at Hilton Head.

Martin Melaver: It doesn’t have to get as painfully bad as Hilton Head to be bad. The problem is wonderfully articulated by a little thin book called Flatland, by Edwin Abbott.

The premise of book is that there is this twodimensional world of lines that can’t con-

ceive of a three-dimensional world -- until one of its citizens breaks out of its world into that three-dimensional space.

Most of us live in a metaphorical version of that 2D world. Collapse doesn’t seem to be right around the corner, though a third of all mammals are in danger of extinction, along with 12 percent of all birds and 15 percent of fish life. There are major degradations of fisheries. Water quality is impaired globally. There are 80-plus thousand synthetic chemicals out there, most of which are untested.

But for most people, they see that their faucet works and there’s plenty of green space around them, so it doesn’t seem to be an issue.

People do tend to tune out really bad news.

Isn’t this a real problem environmentalists face, this tendency to depress people?

Martin Melaver: Al Gore mentions in his movie that we move too often from a position of denial to a position of despair.

The way out is really to use that old cliché of looking at problems as opportunities.

America, specifically, has been replete with examples of taking the depletion or obsolescence of one technology and transforming it into possibilities for the future.

The next generation has immense economic opportunities that the environmental crisis provides. Ninety-five percent of the adoption of most technologies of the 20th Century occurred in a 20-year span. Let’s say solar and wind energy were adopted with the same rates as the telephone, car or computer.

Having said that, we also have to get our heads around the idea of limits to growth and consumption. In my mind there’s no question about that.

I don’t want to drag you into a political discussion -Martin Melaver: Oh, go for it.

-- but doesn’t it seem as if the debate over the cause of global warming is sort of moot at this point?

Martin Melaver: It is a moot point. Global warming is with us. By and large in the history of our country we have placed the burden of proof of skepticism of growth on those resisting growth. But the major elements that have led to environmental degradation in time have come to shift that burden of proof. Therefore I think at this point the burden of proof needs to move to the other side.

One philosopher terms it the “Big Bet

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Phenomenon.” That is, people seem to be willing to make big bets on ways of conducting our lives, such that if we’re wrong the consequences are irreversible.

I would apply that to a lot of different things. Nuclear energy for one. Advocates are always calling it a clean alternative to coal, but I think the burden of proof is now on the utility industry. We have to say, “Wait a second -- this is a huge bet. If it goes wrong we can’t recover from it.”

There are very few businesses out there that make business decisions by betting the farm. My question is: Should the planet? w To comment, e-mail us at letters@connectsavannah.com For a complete schedule go to www.savcds.org/symposium/symposium1.html

Semi-annual Filmmaker to attend documentary screening

Melaver Inc. sponsors a free screening of Jeff Barrie’s documentary Kilowatt Ours, Tuesday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. in Abercorn Common, at the corner of White Bluff and Abercorn. Admission is free but seating is limited to 300. Doors near the fountain open at 6:15 p.m.

The film tells the upbeat story of a couple who make changes in their way of life that make a difference in their cost of living while helping the environment.

Filmmaker Jeff Barrie will be on hand to introduce the film and have a Q&A session.

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‘We’re part of a very special region’ Patty McIntosh on development -- sustainable or otherwise -- on the Georgia coast

Patty McIntosh: The remarkable thing is Patty McIntosh is the executive who shows up to see it, I guess (laughs). The director of the coastal office of The Georgia things Gore talks about in that movie have Conservancy, which works to educate Peach become ordinary in my world, but at the State citizens about how best to steward our same time I’m shocked that not everybody substantial environmental assets and natural has seen it. I do think bringing it here is beauty. bold given the prevailing sentiment.

As part of the ‘Creating a Sustainable Future’ series of Does this signal a sea events, McIntosh will change of sorts? serve on a special discussion panel on Patty McIntosh: I’d like ‘Governing for a Susto think so. I do think tainable Future’ Feb. there’s change coming, 7 in the City Council and change in people’s Chambers. perspectives on a whole Though invitarealm of environmental tion-only because of issues. the small venue, the panel features some The name of the whole key local names, inconference is a little concluding Mayor Otis fusing. Apparently there’s Johnson, Superintena libertarian school of dent Thomas Lockathought called the “susmy, Martin Melaver tainable use movement,” and Micheal Elliot, which most environmenpresident of Union talists do not embrace.

Mission.

We caught up with McIntosh durPatty McIntosh on the balcony of the Patty McIntosh: In some ing a break in her United Way building, which hosts the people’s minds there’s a notion we can manipualways-busy schedule Georgia Conservancy office late nature to our ends, -- made even busier an idea that we can just these days because keep consuming more and more because we the legislature is in session. engineer our way into sustainability. That’s not going to work forever. There are all sorts Is it remarkable to you that an area usually so of secondary impacts involved in that. Naconservative in so many ways is now hosting ture breaks down if you keep altering it to a conference which includes a screening of a satisfy human needs. film by Al Gore? continued on page

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What are your top three priorities these days at the Georgia Conservancy?

Patty McIntosh: Trying to keep the Marsh Act from being weakened. That’s at the top of our list.

The second is keeping public lands safe from development -- for example, Jekyll Island. We want to keep these public areas affordable and accessible to all Georgians.

Number three for me is growth and development on the coast in general. It’s ever-increasing in its rate of acceleration. We’re consuming our most precious lands at alarming rate. Nobody is looking at that big picture. What are we doing? What are we becoming?

I guess you could put all those things under the broader category of the whole tension between private property rights and the common good. Wealth versus commonwealth. One of my favorite quotes is by Sylvia Earl. She said, “The economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment.” It’s not the other way around. Our long-term economic vitality is completely tied to what the ecosystem can support. That’s where I am on that.

A whole culture change needs to happen to come to that realization that what we’re doing now is for short-term gain, and not going to serve us well in long run. We have in our society a moral obligation -- and ethical obligation -- to think about not just ourselves but about future generations.

Are you hoping to see real change come from this conference or is it more just an awareness thing for you?

Patty McIntosh: I’d like to see both of those. Education in the community, and education of our leaders. It’s so important to have new leaders step up who are interested in all of these issues. I’m hoping our leaders will gain an understanding of how this all works together and Savannah will

Alternate energy discussion at The Bean ‘puts the party back in politics’ Last week the Sentient Bean hosted a discussion concerning energy issues, the damaging effects of modern sources of power and proposals for new ways to harness it.

Since May of last year, the group Energy at The Crossroads has been traveling throughout the Southeast to get others involved in this pressing topic. Instead of hammering the audience with droning data, the participants grabbed their attention with a number of sing-a-long songs, and even a satirical skit.

Seamlessly orchestrated, the songs buzzed with a definite folk sound and

sang that “nuclear waste [is] piling high”.

Laced throughout the quips were the issues. The tour’s goal for the future is to break away from the harmful and dangerous effects of coal, oil, and nuclear power and move forward towards the economically and environmentally safe energy obtained from the sun, water and wind.

Burning coal and oil is one of the leading causes of global warming, they said, and nuclear power is a major terrorist threat as an attack on one would be disastrous.

“Both coal and nuclear power are killing us,” said Mary Olsen, Southeast Director of Nuclear Information and Resource Service. Olsen said that renewable solutions, such as direct solar energy, are a safe, nontoxic and improved way of energy.

More importantly, the overall theme of the night became the power

realize it’s not alone – we’ll realize we’re part of a very special region. Savannah has a lot to do with setting precedent and good examples for the coast.

You go to a lot of public input meetings. What are you seeing in terms of citizen involvement?

Patty McIntosh: The one I just got back from on marsh protection was amazing. So many people were there -- cit-

of the people.

“The individual’s sense of powerlessness has to be overcome. The power of the people can not be taken away,” said Avram Friedman, executive director of the Canary Coalition.

With this newfound sense of empowerment, organizers said, individuals can become more involved in alternate energy activism. Voting against taxpayers’ money subsidizing the nuclear industry and thinking smart when using energy can greatly assist creating a cleaner tomorrow.

As one participant said: Energy issues are an extension of the civil rights movement, as people have the right to breathe clean air.

-- Alex Lukas

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izens who stepped up to the mic and said all these things that even some of us in the environmental community might have shied away from saying. It blew my mind the passion I heard about protecting what we have here. Those are real leaders to me. w To comment, e-mail us at letters@connectsavannah.com For a complete schedule for ‘Creating a Sustainable Future’ go to www.savcds.org/symposium/symposium1.html

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Word to your (earth) mother

You know you’re rolling into middle age when you have a 17-year-old daughter named Alex -- and you also have a 17-yearold intern named Alex.

Anyway, we actually welcome two interns this semester: the aforementioned Alex Lukas (the intern, not my daughter), a senior at Savannah Arts Academy, and also Amber Williams, a senior at Savannah State University.

I’m a strong believer in getting interns’ bylines into print as soon as possible -- it gives them an instant boost and also means that much less work I have to do! -- so look for them soon. In fact, Alex’s first offerings are at left on page 8 and also on page 27.

I know I’m inundating you with coverage of the big “Creating a Sustainable Future” conference featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. But it’s hard to overstate the importance of this event, and the fact that it’s being held here in Savannah next week.

For a full schedule go to www.savcds. org/symposium/symposium1.html, and be sure to dig into my interviews this week with Martin Melaver and Patty McIntosh on the preceding pages. It’s worth your time.

The event kicks off this coming Tuesday with a free screening of the green-livingon-a-budget doc Kilowatt Ours in the retail space at Abercorn Common, between White

The first-ever UnCon ‘07 blogging conference was a hoot. Attendance was high and most participants seemed satisfied with the content. An even bigger hoot was the eye-rolling coverage of the event by local TV news stations, who tried to look hip by covering the conference while simultaneously patronizing the participants. Ah, well, at least they covered it.

For my own unvarnished take on the event go to -- where else? -- my blog, which you can find by scrolling down our website at www.connectsavannah.com/.

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Bluff and Abercorn. Seating begins at 6:15 p.m., show at 6:30.

And yes, get ready for still more coverage of the conference in next week’s issue, including my chat with Savannah Country Day headmaster Tom Bonnell, whose school hosts all the Creative Minds events.

I owe Roger Pielke Jr. of the University of Colorado an apology. Last week I incorrectly labelled this conference participant a climatologist; he’s actually a political scientist. As for my inference that he has a skeptical view of global warming, here’s what Dr. Pielke had to say: “I doubt Peter Webster and I have different views on the science of global warming, much less ‘opposing views.’ I am not a climate scientist so defer to the experts on that issue, specifically the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. A correction would be most appreciated.” Done!

This week we welcome yet another new contributor, Nic Sheff, a recent transplant to Savannah from the Bay Area.

A most resourceful young journalist, Nic managed to get an exclusive, extended interview with illustration guru Mark Heflin when he was in town last week to unveil the American Illustrations Timeline exhibit at the Hall Street Gallery. Check out Nic’s interview on page 29.

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Right whale story not right

shallow waters of the Georgia coast rough - conditions that are dangerous to calves that Editor, might drown in such turbid water -- females I have a few comments regarding the armove with their calves to deeper water. In ticle “When ‘save the whales’ isn’t a joke” by instances like these the whales actually move Sabrina Manganella Simmons. from west to east.

I worked with right whales for two calvAdditionally, ships from Jacksonville will ing seasons (1997-98 and 1998-99) as an travel to Brunswick, and from these southeremployee of the New England Aquarium ly areas to Savannah, moving south to north (NEA). We surveyed the coastal areas from and vice versa. These relatively unpredictLittle St. Simons Island to Jacksonville Beach able movements of both ships and whales Florida and offshore to 20 miles. We also biare the reason why whale-spotting suropsy sampled mother-calf pairs by boat veys like that of the NEA are vital to from this region and applied rawarn harbor pilots of the presence of dio tags to whales that were right whales so that they can warn subsequently tracked by ship traffic. boat and airplanes. itor: Ed e th Lastly, Sakas informs us to ss rs ro ac tte Le Cathy Sakas of s from ah prints letter that the shallow waters of ter does Connect Savann let a ing int Pr Gray’s Reef is corideas. nt of the the spectrum of the Georgia coast during our endorseme ply im y ril rect in emphasizing ssa ce not ne rs may be ed therein. Lette the winter not only provide the “sluggishness” opinions express rity. cla d an e ac sp for young whales with a warm d ite m ed .co ah nn of right whales. connectsava E-mail: letters@ place to dwell while they 32 However, to .99 Fax: 912.231 ry Dr., Suite 7, cto Vi E. develop their insulating 00 18 : suggest that Snail mail to 31404 Savannah, GA blubber layer, but they also sleeping behavior serve as a refuge for the or ‘logging’ is attributable young whales against predators like to ship strikes ignores the sharks. maternal duties of whales.

Actually, the shallow waters of the For a large animal like a right whale, Georgia coast are a haven for sharks and mothers can offer protection to their calves we commonly observed very large sharks, by simply remaining close. Because calves often right up to beaches, during our flights. are limited in speed and endurance, a female Local sports fishermen can attest to the whale might find herself in a vulnerable poabundance of sharks in Georgia’s shallow sition, such as in front of an on-coming ship waters, even during winter.

-- a situation that she would otherwise be As for the complaints of those associated able to avoid easily if she were not protectwith the shipping industry and how regulaing her calf. More people might be willing tions enacted to protect these critically ento protect these whales if it were presented dangered animals will adversely affect ship that these majestic mothers are doing nothtraffic, my comment to them is: EVOLVE. ing different than what any human parent Additionally, it is disturbing that the would do: protecting their offspring. co-director of a federal agency like NOAA’s On numerous occasions our survey Gray’s Reef, that is, in part, responsible for planes would spot mother-calf pairs and we the protection of and dissemination of inforwould board a Zodiac and go to the GPS mation regarding right whales, is lacking location of the whales. Upon reaching the in her basic knowledge concerning the life pair, the whales would leave the scene fairly history of right whales as well as in general quickly with respect to the 150-horsepower aspects of the ecology of the coastal environengine on the boat. However, in minutes the ment. I only hope that Ms. Sakas was simply pair would slow and remain near the surface misquoted. as the calf would become tired. Such was our Mike Frick goal as it allowed us to retrieve skin samples from the backs of the surface-active pair.

Gardening gratitude The female would always do her best Editor, to keep herself between us and her calf, Your help getting out the word on the thus supporting the idea that the protecForest Gardening events was invaluable. We tive instincts of the female coupled with the had 135 people at the free lecture Thursday limited ability of calves to escape potential and 25-30 all weekend at the Bamboo Farm. threats might be the reason why these rare There is now the possibility of a demonanimals are sometimes struck by ships. stration Edible Forest Garden at the Bamboo Sakas also states that “right whales move Farm. If it happens, it will be the first such in a north/south migratory path and ships public garden in the country. move east/west in and out of ports – it’s like There is a group of folks committed to a convergence... typically whales are broadtrying these principles in their own small sided.” One only has to look at the photo (downtown courtyard) to large (26 acres) accompanying the article to see that the plots of land and sharing the results. Then ship-struck whale depicted was not broadthere were all the readers who received their sided. In fact, the propeller wounds run introduction to the ideas of such sustainable straight down the back of the animal. gardening from your pages.

Right whales do move from northern These are ideas that matter to our having climes to the south to calve their young and a sustainable future; and your efforts have ships do enter and leave some ports from made a difference. east to west. However, in periods of bad Susan Lamb weather where conditions will make the

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Savannah’s bullish on arts of all genres, but to me the single most vibrant and up-to-the-minute scene here is without a doubt that of spoken word performance.

Centering primarily on two major groups (Spitfire Poetry Group and AWOL), local spoken word artists, plying their craft in coffeehouses and schools, display an absolutely sick (and woefully underappreciated) amount of talent.

At their best these are jaw-droppingly intense and electrifying performances. Most refreshingly, these artists do what they do purely for the love of their art and for the sheer joy of performing.

Though these performers border on the underground, there’s simply no way to contain them forever. This much raw talent simply has to burst forth. And burst it does in this issue with Sabrina Manganella Simmons’ photo essay and story centering on a recent AWOL rehearsal for their upcoming “Griot to Emcee” show Feb. 8 at the Lucas Theatre. See it all on page 16.

In a related story, many local spoken word artists are participating in this Saturday’s much-anticipated visit by legendary old school masters The Watts Prophets.

That (free!) show is this Saturday night at the Lucas Theatre. Check out Jim Reed’s take on the gig on page 21.

Speaking of old school: Starland hosts a “Graffic Jam” live art block party this Saturday from noon-8 p.m. Organizer Clif Whitehead tells us they will have “several nationally recognized graffiti names who will be legally painting our walls, dope sandwich productions, Scandalous, and some more on the tracks and mics, the b-boys and girls that follow, on top of a variety of apparel lines and magazines that will be manning booths with merchandise for sale and free promotional gear (i.e. cd’s, stickers and that kind of stuff).”

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Two words: lake effect Oh, where does a January day go? Blink and it’s over. Forget taking a nap. Who can take a chance?

With very little effort and a few good dreams you could wake up to February and then what?

A movie is somewhat safer. Still, it does eat up half the day.

Sometimes I forget to turn off the sound function on my computer so in the middle of a perfectly simple, tasteful moment of winter reverie at home, I’ll hear, “It’s three o’clock.” That after another reminder from the bells of the Methodist church three blocks away.

I’m sure the computer gods have markettested the deep female voice chiming the hour because the truth be told the voice, if not the message, is pleasant though initially jarring.

Still, how can it be three o’clock when it was just one? How can the Vietnam war be 40 years ago? How can someone be driving and thinking of college when just yesterday she was writing a backwards “J”?

These days, taking a short break from the South, I am in and out of snow country where time and light and even color take on different meanings. But the first time I heard “lake effects” mentioned on the radio - followed by a list of school closings - it all started to come back.

Same with seeing those cone-shaped buildings along the highway, the ones that store rock salt (cone-shaped, I learn from a highway patrol officer, because that’s the form salt takes when poured). While so much about the country’s regions are now the same - the ubiquitous Dollar General, Family Dollar, the golden arches of Mickey D - you will not see these cone-shaped structures anywhere south of the MasonDixon line.

If I forgot anything about winter in my youth it quickly returned when I looked at my car after one day of driving. Wash it quickly. Wash it often, I was told. The salt will eat it up.

To say nothing of what those salt particles do to a dog’s foot. While I am resisting dressing my dog in a jacket, I would consider little booties for my dog’s feet.

Not really. Dogs are made for this weather. They live for it. While I spend a good five minutes zipping, wrapping, draping, shrouding and veiling every square inch of bare skin - then debating which hat to wear - Charlie ventures out in her veritable birthday suit. Then she really shows off by rolling, twisting and burying herself in the white stuff and pouts when I say we have to come inside.

Of course she doesn’t have to deal with handling a car key with the encumbrance of gloves or finding a car key when it drops into a snow drift or inserting a car key into a lock that is frozen (which is why you should always carry WD-40 - water displacement, 40th attempt, according to Wikipedia - a winter tip I overheard on a Canadian radio station).

One day I will buy or find the proper scraper, too. For now it’s the edge of my credit card for scraping the windows and my broom, which lives permanently in the back seat of the Taurus.

The smart people have garages and window wipers for their rear windows. Which is good because I just learned you can get a ticket if your back window is covered with snow.

Other things come back as well. Like how hunched up one walks trying to avoid a fall, shoulders all drawn up to your ears, neck flung forward, all the better to see where you’re stepping. But there’s always a better mousetrap. Someone who was walking his dogs garbed in jackets (“my wife made me”) just told me about a product called Yaktrex. They slip over your shoes and grip the ice. Top of my to-buy list.

A few more things I’d forgotten about snow. Like nothing else, it will totally muffle sound, especially at night when all you hear is the crunch of your own footstep. The flakes, when falling, descend randomly, cock-eyed, aimlessly. The same flake can aim down, then up, then reverse course and head sideways. The flakes are light, almost weightless, more like bird feathers than salt or sugar, though when they accumulate on a branch or a bud, powdered sugar does come to mind.

And if it’s hard to discern east from west - since the sun is but a blur in the gunmetal gray sky - you can figure it out from how and where the snow and the ice pile up, which is usually on the north side of the street, away from the albeit weak rays of the sun.

Like in the hot, hot summer of Savannah, when you learn to seek the shady side of the street, in snow country you find clear sidewalks on those that face south.

With nothing to weed, nothing to compost, nothing to pick, my gardening itch goes into web searches of other gardeners.

There are hundreds to choose from.

From a Brooklyn gardener, I read this Yiddish proverb: “A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat.”

Soon there will be garlic again.

Soon there will be summer. w

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interesting stuff people e-mailed us last week

Inbox 12,654 (4,356) Re: Al Jarreau Cancels Appearance at Savannah Music Festival

Re: AASU team wins Moot Court national championship

In what amounts to be a first for any college or university in the University System of Georgia, a team from Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) has brought home the 2007 American Collegiate Moot Court Association National Championship.

Seniors Brian Dotson of Pooler, GA and Adam Morrison of Savannah, both political science majors, defeated 63 other moot court teams from across the nation to claim the championship. Regent University Law School in Virginia Beach, VA hosted the event January 19 – 20.

The AASU team dethroned top-seeded, two-time consecutive national champion Patrick Henry College, a private Christian school in Virginia that fielded eight teams, the maximum allowed. -- received 1/26 from Jennifer Abshire

Re: Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia Days 2007 program and kickoff event with special viewing of rare draft of U.S. Constitution

The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) kicks off the 2007 Georgia Days festivities with an opening program and reception at its headquarters, Hodgson Hall, on February 1, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. A special treat that night, GHS’s rare draft of the U.S. Constitution will be on display.

Each year at the founding, the Georgia Historical Society celebrates our state’s history during the first two weeks of February. 2007 marks the 274th anniversary of Oglethorpe’s arrival at Savannah on February 12, 1733 and the 200th anniversary of the death of this year’s Georgia Days honoree, Abraham Baldwin. The kickoff event will feature a program by Dr. Stan Deaton, vice president for programs and scholarship

Re: Savannah NAACP AfricanAmerican Male Initiative

Dr. Prince Jackson, President of the Savannah branch of the NAACP has appointed local Executive Committee member Nadra Enzi to chair In Loco Parentis, a clearinghouse initiative aimed at unifying community efforts helping African-American boys and men.

Translated it means, “In place of a parent� and illustrates the lack of responsible adults in many young lives. “My job is to contact groups and individuals working with our brothers to attend an upcoming mass meeting on the issue.

African-American men and boys are not expendable and it’s up to the NAACP and the community to safeguard what I consider our most undervalued natural resource- our boys and men. I have some creative approaches to share and I know others do as well. The old saying tells it all, we ARE our brothers keepers!� Enzi said.

Anyone interested in working with In Loco Parentis is asked to contact Nadra Enzi, Chair person at (912) 412-3806 and nadrasw1@yahoo.com. -- received 1/25 from Nadra Enzi

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Re: SCAD announces collaboration with Electronic Arts

The Savannah College of Art and Design and Electronic Arts announce the formation of a SCAD studio pilot program focusing on professional production practices for video games. All students in SCAD’s School of Film and Digital Media who participate in the SCAD studio during winter 2007 will have the opportunity to develop skills necessary for the production of high quality video game artwork and study under the guidance of EA production artists, art directors and SCAD faculty. “This collaboration between the Savannah College of Art and Design – one of America’s foremost art colleges – and EA – the leading independent developer of interactive entertainment software - will be of significant benefit to students seeking careers in the interactive entertainment industry,� said Peter Weishar, dean of the School of Film and Digital Media.

The course will be held in a new SCAD professional production studio facility equipped with video game industry-standard hardware, workstations, and software.

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Savannah Music Festival (SMF) organizers have just received word that vocalist Al Jarreau, scheduled to perform at Trustees Theater on Monday, March 26, has cancelled his Savannah appearance due to an extension of his tour in Australia.

Concertgoers who have already purchased tickets will receive a full refund. If purchased with a credit card, refunds will be applied automatically to the buyer’s account.

For those ticket buyers whose contact information is on file at the box office, refund checks will be issued and mailed.

For all other purchases, refunds will be available through the Trustees Theater box office at 216 E. Broughton Street.

For questions regarding Al Jarreau ticket refunds, call the Trustees Theater box office at 912-525-5050. -- received 1/29 from Ryan McMaken

at the Georgia Historical Society, and will highlight Baldwin’s contributions to Georgia and American history in a lecture entitled “The Legacy of Abraham Baldwin.� ... Baldwin’s draft of the U.S. Constitution will be on display that evening for a limited viewing. The program will be followed by a reception. -- received 1/26 from Laura Garcia-Culler

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from recent Savannah/Chatham Police incident reports

Man or Repo Man? A man called police for help after he saw a Cadillac he believed was being stolen in the area of Ogeechee Road. The officer who responded saw the man in his car, following the Cadillac.

However, dispatch informed the officer that the Cadillac actually was being repossessed.

The officer stopped the man on Chatham Parkway, and the man said he first encountered the Cadillac on Ogeechee Road at I-516 and the second time at Ogeechee Road at Chatham Parkway. He told the officer he bumped the Cadillac twice with his own vehicle in an attempt to stop the “theft.”

The man said wasn’t aware the Cadillac was being repossessed. He said after the incident, he returned home and turned the vehicle over to his mother.

The Cadillac didn’t stop when police arrived, and continued down Chatham Parkway. The officer later contacted the man who was driving the Cadillac. He said he wasn’t aware police were behind him when they stopped the other driver.

The rear bumper of the Cadillac has some paint transfer marks on it, and its driver complained of neck pain. EMS was called to treat him.

• A man walked outside and saw a man sitting in the front passenger seat of his mother’s car.

He asked the suspect what he was doing in the car, and the suspect replied, “This is all I have,” showing the man a handful of papers out of the glove compartment. The man began to walk toward the suspect, who got out of the car and began backing away.

At that point, the man pushed the suspect to the ground and held him down with his brother’s help until police arrived. The suspect was searched and inside his right front pocket were a flat-tip screw driver and a digital camera, and in his backpack were 25 CDs. • A teacher arrived at school and locked his car, then put his keys inside his jacket pocket. Later, he grabbed his jacket to get his keys, but they were gone. He walked out to his vehicle to check for his keys, and found the doors unlocked.

At this point, he went back to his classroom to look around for the keys, but didn’t find them. When he returned to the parking lot a second time, his vehicle was gone. A lookout for the car was posted.

• A restaurant manager called police after a customer paid for food with a $100 counterfeit bill.

The man’s ex-girlfriend said her exboyfriend paid for a birthday party at the

restaurant and provided his name and cell phone number. She then called the suspect and advised him of the problem.

The suspect returned and spoke with an officer, and said he had cashed his check at a local bank and had the paperwork to prove it. The phony bill was taken and logged into the property room. The suspect was advised that a forgery detective would contact him about the case. He returned to the restaurant and paid the bill in full.

• A car was seen traveling at a high rate of speed on West Boundary Street between West Bryan and Zubly. The driving was weaving south down the roadway to avoid parked cars. Numerous children were playing in the area and at a nearby playground.

The driver turned onto Zubly Street abruptly and parked at a Yamacraw residence. A man exited the driver’s side, holding a beer bottle from which he had taken a drink.

He then walked up to a woman, handed her the beer and said something, then ran around behind the building. There was no key in the ignition of his car.

The woman told police that she didn’t know the man and that she doesn’t live in Yamacraw. She left the area abruptly before police could obtain further information from her.

The vehicle’s tag was run. A second tag was found hidden in the driver’s rear seat pouch and it came back saying both tags were owned by the same person, a woman .

While the officers were investigating, a second man approached and said he wanted to get his car. He said his car was stolen and that he had left the car running to warm it up.

He said he was visiting a woman he knows only as “Coco” and didn’t see anyone get into the vehicle. He hadn’t reported the vehicle as stolen because he was waiting 24 hours. The car that police were originally investigating was towed from the scene. w

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by Chuck Shepherd

Sharing the Wealth

pages on dating Web sites, according to a November Associated Press report, and the murderers usually describe themselves in cuddly terms. Wrote convicted cop-killer Randy Halprin, “I think I’m a pretty funny guy. I have a wacked (sic) sense of humor. I can be a big kid at heart. I’m a hopeless (and I mean hopeless) romatic (sic).” However, also in November, Calvin Bennett, 26, a suspect in two Arkansas murders, was traced by police to Rothschild, Wis., by the personal ad he had placed on a dating Web site, describing himself as shy and giving his ideal evening as “a nice romantic dinner with soft music, followed by a romantic walk or a carriage ride.”

cute-but-bizarre dog created by inbreeding, such as a blue Chihuahua or a white dachshund. However, inbreeding also produces a high number of deformities, and to get that dachshund, for example, the litter of five contained four dogs with almost unspeakably gross birth defects. Nonetheless, because of demand, dog inbreeding continues. And a Nottingham University professor warned in January that farmers are now at work in the United Kingdom breeding “stress” and “hostility” out of pigs and cows to make them more obedient en route to the slaughterhouse. The professor said the goal of such breeders is to create animal “vegetables.”

Science on the Cutting Edge

Least Competent Criminals

Don Karkos heroically regained sight in his right eye in November after 65 years.

A 1941 Navy submarine explosion had knocked him out, and doctors had told him many times that he would never see with that eye again, but Karkos, 82 (a retired horse farmer who works as a security guard at New York’s Monticello Raceway), was butted in the head by a horse in November and awoke the next day with sight regained.

He told the Times Herald-Record of Middletown, N.Y., in December that the blow he took from My Buddy Chimo was even harder than the one from the concussion.

Alarming Science: (1) A researcher at the Minnesota Cancer Center reported in January finding amounts of the carcinogen NNK, most likely from tobacco smoke, in toenail clippings of smokers (and nonsmokers exposed to second-hand smoke). (2) A researcher writing in the January/February issue of Australasian Science magazine reported that the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, carried by many cats, not only can harm pregnant women (as was previously known) but also can lower the IQ of men and make women more promiscuous.

Science Gone Too Far: A December New York Times dispatch reports that among the hottest social status symbols in Tokyo is the

Police in Chesterfield Township, Mich., arrested Calvin Fluckes Jr., 21, in December after he tried to cash a counterfeit check for $848 at a Wal-Mart. Fluckes was apparently oblivious of the approximately 80 uniformed police officers who were in the store for a charity event and whose cruisers Fluckes had to pass when he parked his car in the Wal-Mart lot. According to a police lieutenant, “(Fluckes) was immediately apprehended.”

Marshall Byers, 28, was arrested in Everett, Wash., in December, and charged with the attempted murder of his estranged wife’s boyfriend (who was treated for five knife wounds). According to prosecutors, Byers was surprised at the “attempted” charge. Allegedly, he told a detective, “What? I thought I stuck him like a pig. What do you mean, he’s alive?”

Also Should Have Kept His Mouth Shut: Jeremy Lyons, 20, was arrested in Hanover Township, Pa., in October for an alleged vandalism spree, bashing car windows with a baseball bat. A local TV station had carried a story of the arrest of another person, and Lyons for some reason called the station and, laughing, told them they had the wrong man. He was arrested when the call was traced. w

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American jobs recently reached a new category of corporate employees: lawyers. An In findings that could surely be matched estimated 23,000 lawyers’ jobs were lost in in the United States, the Canadian Centre the U.S. last year to India, where document for Policy Alternatives reported in January review and legal research can be performed that the country’s 100 highest-paid busiat about half the cost as in America, accordness executives had, by 9:46 a.m. on Jan. 2, ing to a December story in the News Journal earned an amount equal to what the average of Wilmington, Del. Canadian would earn in all of 2007. And In what one reporter termed “a culture The New York Times reported in December clash of near-epic proportions,” Jim Buckthat Wall Street bonuses for 2006 were so master, CEO of Craigslist (the mostly free large that one real estate broker complained online advertising Web site), told a gatherat New York City’s shortage of $20 million ing of head-shaking, befuddled Wall properties and a Greenwich, Conn., Ferrari Street analysts in December that dealer complained that Ferrari hadn’t his company had no intenmanufactured enough 599 GTB tion of raising more money Fioranos (price: about $250,000) to than necessary to cover fill his customers’ orders. expenses, much less of I’m a foe maximizing income (even News That Sounds of all things though many analysts beLike a Joke lieve investors might pay coarse (1) Because of recent gov$1 billion or more for the ernment campaigns to procompany). tect wildlife, snake charmers in India’s Rajasthan state are Signs of the increasingly unable to work Times with live snakes but nonetheless (1) About one-fifth of hope to continue earning tourists’ professional rodeo bull ridmoney by performing the same rituers have given up their cowboy als, except without snakes. (2) On hats and now wear modified New Year’s Day at the South African hockey helmets with face masks tourist attraction of Cango Caves, because of the prevalence of an overweight visitor in the “Tunnel serious injuries. Said one dieof Love” got stuck exiting, and she hard, though, “I don’t wear and the 23 people behind her were a cowboy hat because I’m a trapped for 12 hours until rescuers bull rider.

I wear a cowboy hat because I’m used a pulley and liquid paraffin (to a cowboy.” (2) London’s Observer reported grease the rocks) to extricate her. in November that several UNICEF offices worldwide have complained to U.N. headLeading Economic quarters that celebrities endorsing the chariIndicators ty’s work have demoralized the staff because (1) Employees at Wal-Mart’s headquartraveling celebrities are so high-maintenance ters in China have set up a branch of the when they arrive to “help” and also because Communist Party, according to a December some companies making donations (for Associated Press dispatch, to go with five example, Gucci) are owned by parent comexisting branches at individual stores (but panies whose factories exploit Third World the party said it would not interfere with children more than the donations help.

Wal-Mart management). (2) Outsourcing of At least 30 Texas death-row inmates have

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A Heated Migration

by Steve Newman

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A gradual warming of the world’s oceans has prompted several marine 2.5 researchers to warn of dramatic effects on ocean life as water temperatures soar to levels never before seen. A migration of jellyfish northArthur ward into the warmer North Sea may lead to them overwhelming and wiping out Zita native fish stocks, according to marine scientist Martin Attrill or Britain’s Plymouth University. But the ocean warming may also allow fish species more common in southern waters to flourish off northern Week Ending January 26, 2007 Europe. Norway’s Institute of Marine Research has recorded means to treat or recycle the sludge.

18 tropical swordfish since 1967, with Greenpeace has called the disaster an sightings becoming more frequent in recent “underwater nightmare,” and predicts it will years. Canadian researchers have observed take at least a year to clean up most of the killer whales moving into the Arctic Ocean spill. due to a melting of sea ice. The marine mammal’s arrival could threaten the Gorilla Truce livelihood of First Nation tribes that depend A leading conservation group on fishing for their food, according to Steven announced that Congolese rebels Ferguson, a scientist at Canada’s fishing have agreed to stop killing and ministry. eating rare silverback mountain gorillas in one of the primate’s War Legacy last remaining refuges. London-based Toxic sludge continues to pollute Wildlife Direct had accused rebel guerrillas the coast of Lebanon six months loyal to mutinous Congo army general after an Israeli bombing raid on a Laurent Nkunda of slaughtering two power plant sent 15,000 tons of silverbacks within the past month. The fuel oil spilling into the Mediterenvironmental group had formed an alliance ranean around Beirut. A large portion of the with the Frankfurt Zoological Society in a spill sank to the seabed, where divers report media campaign to halt the killings. A it is up to 2 feet deep. Members of the Sea of Wildlife Direct statement said one of Lebanon volunteer group have helped clean Nkunda’s commanders met senior Congothe shoreline, and recovered about 2 tons of lese national park warden Paulin Ngobobo sludge in large bags during the past two and agreed to halt gorilla killings. Only weeks. Those bags dot the coastline of a about 700 mountain gorillas are believed to country that has neither the technology nor remain in the wild.

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Tropical Storm Zita was the first to develop, but it quickly lost force after it encountered the cooler ocean surface to the west of Tahiti. Tropical Storm Arthur formed a short time later to the east of American Samoa. It then took a similar path, eventually dissipating in the same area as Zita.

Earthquakes

At least four people were killed and many buildings were cracked by an extremely powerful earthquake that struck off northeast Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island. All of the victims apparently died due to the stress caused by fleeing buildings in panic.

• Buildings in at least two villages in the eastern Turkey province of Agri were

wrecked by a magnitude 5.0 temblor.

• Earth movements were also felt in Taiwan, eastern South Korea, northern New Zealand, western Norway, northeastern Arkansas and south-central Alaska.

Andean Rumblings

A volcano in southern Chile with a history of massive ash eruptions is showing signs of renewed activity. Scientists say the Cerro Hudson volcano has 4.3 been producing tremors as often as every 15 minutes, indicating movements of magma. An explosive eruption of the volcano in 1991 sent massive amounts of ash raining down on southern Chile and neighboring parts of Argentina’s Patagonia region. The disaster destroyed thousands of acres of grazing land, causing many of the region’s livestock to die of starvation.

Snake Invasion

Three people have died from snakebites in Australia due to the country’s worst drought in 100 years driving tens of thousands of the venomous creatures into urban areas in search of moisture. A teenager bitten near Sydney staggered onto a suburban cricket ground before collapsing. Doctors said he later died from the bite of an eastern brown, one of the world’s deadliest snakes. There have been more than 60 serious snakebite cases since last September. The reptiles are invading homes, gardens and even shopping malls.

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The Jepson hosted a free ‘Art & Technology Expo Saturday.

From left to right: Bubblyfish makes her unique postmodern music (yes, that’s a Speak & Spell at lower left); Shawn Wiley and Peter Norman tinker; and Ricardo Ochoa demonstrates the Theremin.

Women+Wood=House Below, a wall-raising ceremony for the Kennedy family’s new home was held on Paige Street as part of Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Women Build’ program. special to Connect Savannah

Merchants+Charity=Helping The Ellis Square Merchants’ Association presented a check to the Backus Children’s Hospital; left to right: Michael Meeks of the Express Bakery and Mike Lepper of The Treasure Chest along with Robert G. Wilkens Jr. and Kim Gattis, both of Memorial Health.

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Break dancing to Beastie Boys, griot to emcee AWOL brings second ‘Hip Hop History’ spoken word/dance performance to the Lucas

“These kids are finding their niche, learning a craft, and flourishing. When I was a drama teacher at Gaston Elementary, I saw that kids really don’t have an outlet. This program is about giving them a release, that outlet that they need.”

-- Clinton Powell, director of the production and co-founder of the Spitfire Poetry Group

“Some church-going people don’t understand what we’re doing. They devalue what the kids like. They devalue the kids dancing. But they would be on the street if they weren’t dancing.”

-- Tony Jordan, founder of AWOL

“There are too many people giving teenagers a bad rap, pointing fingers, but they are not supportive of what kids really want to do. They aren’t caught up with what kids are interested in.”

-- DaVena Jordan, executive director of AWOL

“We have great success mixing kids together instead of keeping the so-called bad kids in one spot. They say one bad apple spoils the bunch but that is not what we’ve seen. The one bad apple takes on traits of the rest of the kids… not because we told them not to do something, but because of positive peer modeling.”

-- DaVena Jordan “My father in law taught me that you can’t catch every fish with the same bait. Our bait is just different. We don’t tell them to beat their women or tear up their community. We teach them to manage their credit, conflict resolution, anger management, and we do it in a unique way. We tell them to come in the studio make a beat, and then teach them to make a concept for a storyboard, or a movie. Then we show them pay scales for jobs, so they can see how much a stage manager or a sound engineer can earn.”

-- Tony Jordan, founder of AWOL

“People have this attitude that they will scare kids straight. But if you don’t know them, don’t know their story, they’ll just walk away.”

-- DaVena Jordan

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The May St. YMCA has a very different vibe than YMCAs on the other side of the tracks. At May Street, the paint is mildewed, the ceiling tiles are water-stained, and the Bible verses are hand-written on poster board.

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Yet like that tree growing in Brooklyn, something powerful and strong is emerging out of that aging gymnasium. Positive energy flows out of the building and into the dark cemetery across the road, along with the pumping music, and the sounds of poetry and laughter.

At the rehearsal of the 2nd Annual Hip-Hop History Production, “From Griot to Emcee,” which will be performed at the Lucas Theater February 8, there was an aura of idealism. This idealism, not based on fanciful dreams, but on shared vision, infuses the production with excitement, drama, and a sense of longing.

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Forget abstinence programs, boot camps, and all discipline/authority driven youth programs aimed at forcing goodness into kids… or else. Why not shower resources into groups like AWOL who are busy nurturing seedlings, giving them a reason to grow?

Nurturing? Listening? Hip Hop? Last year, William Jones -- we changed his name at his request to protect his privacy -- was driving to Hinesville, listening to the radio, when he heard a call for actors in a play about Hip Hop. He turned his car around and drove directly to the audition.

He had never acted before (like most of AWOL’s performers), but proceeded to blow away the director when he performed an unrehearsed dialogue between a young black male and another older male figure. His delivery was poised, stance correct, and articulation was excellent.

This young man, who had such talent, had received little if any praise or support in his childhood, much of it spent in the arms of the juvenile justice system.

From as early as age 7, William remembered wandering the streets of Savannah, searching for his mom in crack houses. By 10, he was committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice. Between the ages of 13-17, he did time in the Georgia Youth Detention Center, spending almost his entire adolescence in secure detention.

Since performing in last year’s play, AWOL has introduced William to powerful people, and encouraged him as he worked on his GED. After three painstaking defeats, he has passed the GED, and is currently applying to college.

This former “statistic” has become an actor, has been given a reason to dream, most importantly, he has encountered a people who see his grand potential. continued on page 18

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All Walks of Life, Inc. which began as a spoken word poetry organization at SSU in 1997, has developed into a non profit community organization with the stated mission of promoting and providing self-awareness through the use of poetry, hip-hop and life. They do this by giving young people afternoon and night programs that encourage education, respect, creativity and most of all nonviolence.

Funded in part by the City of Savannah, they have one full time employee, and a part-timer, and a few small art stipends. Beyond that, volunteers fuel the work and provide the love.

The upcoming production was written by a group of Savannah writers, and traces Hip Hop roots all the way to West African oral history tradition, highlighting the most important movers and shakers. For the kids, the allure is obvious. They get to play characters that they admire in a play that describes a world they are fascinated with.

Directed by Spitfire Poetry Group co-founder Clinton D. Powell, theater-goers will be treated to with kick-butt break dancing scenes, the Beastie Boys thrashing, and Def Poetry Jam making poetry real. The dance numbers, cho-

reographed by Nathaniel Smalls, are energypacked joyful happenings, guaranteed to make you wish you were up on the stage with the cast. Novices will learn that not all Hip Hop is Gangsta rap -- instead there are many positive aspects to the movement.

This exuberant production, performed by 55 of Savannah’s most talented children and teens, poetically describes the moving story of Hip Hop’s rise from America’s impoverished urban streets to become a global cultural phenomenon. w “From Griot to Emcee” is performed Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre.

Tickets are on sale now at the SCAD Box office or online at www.scadboxoffice.com. This year a special discounted 10 a.m. show is being offered to schools and youth groups.

Sabrina Manganella Simmons is a journalist and photographer living in Savannah. Her website is www.yourphotomojo.com To comment, e-mail us at letters@connectsavannah.com

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‘We folk it, we rock it’

Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart bring their eclectic harmonies to Randy Wood’s

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listening rooms and coffeehouses here and abroad, Stacey and Mark have earned a devoted following based less on her genealogy than on their uncanny ability to read each other’s minds and moods.

These two mesmerizing artists translate those subtle shifts into compelling, beautiful ballads that hover somewhere between the folk, rock and country genres. Their delicate, brittle vocal harmonies seal the deal, and set them apart from the vast majority of current acoustic duos.

Their upcoming show in Bloomingdale at Randy Wood’s Concert Hall (just a few minutes’ drive from downtown Savannah) is co-sponsored by Tiny Team Concerts and Connect Savannah, and marks the first time this acclaimed act has played our area. Both Stacey and Mark spoke to us by phone from their home in Ashland City, about a halfhour from Nashville.

Stacey, when you signed onto that infamous 1990 Dukes tour, is it true you’d never played in front of strangers before?

Stacey: That was the first time I’d ever stood on a stage. I’d played and sang so much that I’d worked probably as many hours as most folks who gigged for a living, but that was in front of my children at home. Maybe it was not knowing what to expect that made the act of walking out on that stage so easy.

When it all went down, everyone involved was worried I’d freeze up and choke — but when the stage lights went up, I loved it, and I’ve never turned back. It was very different from the kind of situation I’m in now. That’s

what you call a trial by fire! It was the epitome of rock ‘n’ roll and rock ‘n’ roll excess.

The band was rockin’ and Steve was higher than a kite.

Mark: One of the big differences between Stacey and myself is our backgrounds. She didn’t go through the process that most of us do as young musicians, playing sports bars and rowdy beer joints.

Stacey: A lot of people might think I never paid my dues, but they’d be very wrong. I just I did it backwards! (Laughs) After that tour, Steve was very ill and things had gotten to the point where he had to take a break and try to get himself together. I had to start over fresh at the end of the line like everybody else. Waitin’ around and trying to play open mic nights at The Bluebird and Douglas’ Corner. That’s where Mark and I met, at a songwriter’s night. Doing that tour, and being known as Steve Earle’s sister opened a few small doors in Nashville, but nothing really came of that. I had to hit that town hard and play in the corners of bars. But they had to cater to songwriters. I didn’t know any popular covers.

To what do you attribute your success?

Stacey: Mark and I have literally played music together every single day for the last fifteen years. Our two guitars are sitting right next to each other here in the house.

That’s why we officially became a duo after a few years. When two people stand on a continued on page 20

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It’s funnily appropriate that singer/songwriter Stacey Earle’s first serious exposure to the music biz would be as a member of her older brother Steve’s band The Dukes on a major world tour.

That experience (which found Stacey playing acoustic guitar and singing alongside the likes of pedal steel ace —and eventual Dylan sideman— Bucky Baxter and future Webb Wilder bassist Kelly Looney) was documented on Steve’s notoriously intense ‘91 live LP Shut Up And Die Like An Aviator.

However, it’s the title of the 1990 LP that tour was designed to promote (The Hard Way) that ironically presaged the struggle this talented lyricist and storyteller would face in launching her own solo career in the wake of her sibling’s highly publicized struggle with substance abuse.

A chance 1992 meeting with seasoned session and road guitarist Mark Stuart resulted in wedding bells and a lucrative artistic partnership that has resulted in six low-key indie albums of beautiful acoustic Americana, all of which have been released on the couple’s own label, Gearle records.

Initially promoting themselves as solo artists with a vested interest in each other’s careers, on their last three CDs, Stacey and Mark are billed as a duo, for in many respects, it is in that format in which both of their talents seems to shine brightest.

Whether opening for such folk, country and rock stars as Joan Baez, Willie Nelson, or Richard Thompson, being showcased at major concert events like The Newport Folk Fest, or headlining their own shows at clubs,

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stage night after night, there’s a magical sort of bond that forms. It can’t come about any other way, and it can’t be undone.

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Mark: I’m not comparing us to something as great as The Beatles, but when you think of the team of Lennon and McCartney —and even George Harrison— before the world knew what they sounded like, those guys had spent an incredible amount of time together as people. They’d played a lot of dates in front of all sorts of crowds. They’d written together. That’s where that chemistry came from, and why it was so special. Now, me and Stacey have things we do with our own voices and guitars, without even thinking about it. It’s pretty unique, and we didn’t realize until a couple years ago that we’d tapped into that. People hear it in our shows, but I don’t think we’ve ever been able to fully capture it on tape.

Stacey: That can sometimes get overlooked in the process of expanding on things in the studio. People always ask us which CD sounds the most like the

show they just saw, so I believe the next one will be cut just like you’d hear us in concert.

Well, often in arranging, less can be more.

got their hands in their laps, lookin’ a little confused. Then when they find out the place doesn’t sell beer, they start to get uncomfortable, and you never see them again. (Laughs)

Mark: That’s our motto for sure. People who’ve heard us play live always notice that we take advantage of the space in music.

Despite record industry woes, there seems to be a growing demand for intimate live shows.

Have you found that to be the case?

Stacey: People said right from the beginning that the best stuff Mark plays is the stuff he doesn’t! (Laughs)

Stacey: Yes, but you have to remember, those type of shows don’t pay a lot of money.

Your career depends on your CD sales.

Now, thank goodness, most folks who come to these shows really do support you and buy CDs, but I’m really scared that at some point, everyone will have an iPod and we simply won’t be selling any records. When that time comes, we —and all our peers— won’t be able to even make albums. It’ll go back to the 45 format of the ‘50s, and people will just download the single. I’m not bashing iPods, but people should buy the CD and then put it on their iPods. Don’t let the albums die. Those things are cool! I like the sound of albums — especially vinyl albums, hiss and all. (Laughs)

Mark: (Laughs) Well, I’m not sure what the hell they mean by that, but I am proud of it.

(Laughs) I think too many guitarists —and musicians in general— don’t understand that approach. If there aren’t enough peaks and valleys in a song, then it becomes boring. It’s a balance of dynamics.

Do you share much of Steve’s fanbase?

Stacey: Some, but not much. He’s gone through so many stages that he’s earned different types of fans. We get some who liked his Down From The Mountain stuff, and sometimes we’ll draw the diehards.

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Mark: There’s a certain type of Steve fan who likes the big, rock thing. Some of them have literally never been in a listening room environment, or seen an acoustic Americana concert. When they show up, it can be a real out-of-left-field experience.

Stacey: We’re on the folk circuit, so sometimes we’ll play like a Universalist Church, and I’ll look out and see three or four guys in big leather jackets with chain wallets and long beards, and you’ll just know they’re Copperhead Road fans. They’ve

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Anything else you’d like to tell our readers?

Stacey: Let ‘em know our shows are childsafe! We folk it, we rock it, we try to offer something for everyone, including kids. So they don’t need to hire a baby-sitter. Plus, if they’re worried about missing the Superbowl, we’ll listen to our car radio between sets so we can keep ‘em updated on the score. Quarterly. (Laughs) w Tiny Team Concerts and Connect Savannah present Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart at 7 pm, Sunday at Randy Wood’s Concert Hall (1304 E. Hwy 80, Bloomingdale, Ga.). Tickets to this ALL-AGES show are $15 in advance or $18 cash at the door, and can be found at Primary Art Supply, Silly Mad CDs and Annie’s Guitars & Drums, or charged online at www.tinyteamconcerts.info. For more information, or to sample music: www.staceyearle.com.

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Ben Arnold

Michael Bellar & The AS-IS Ensemble

Besides touring and recording with Art Garfunkel and Howie Day, and composing the score for a musical based on the life of writer Charles Bukowski, keyboardist Bellar leads this group, which formerly served as the house band at the famed Blue Note club in NYC. They’re known for flirting with the avant-garde as well as appealing to fans of loose and limber jam-funk. Fri. - Sat., (9 pm, 10:30 pm, midnight), Kokopelli’s Jazz Club.

Scott H. Biram

This Texas native survived a both a head-on collision with a semi and stints in 2 touring bluegrass bands before touring as a “dirty one-man-band.” He plays the hell out of a beat-up ‘59 Gibson hollow-body, and swears allegiance to both Doc Watson and Lightnin’ Hopkins! Openers The Black Diamond Heavies hail from Nashville, and are the latest in a growing line of raw, twoman, punk-blooze combos injecting VU and Tom Waits into their Hound Dog Taylor Hooker-isms. Mon., 10 pm, The Jinx.

The Fundamentals

This tight, funky R & B party band is like The Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love on Slim-Fast. (Because it’s smaller and made up of their members.) Wed., Fri. & Sat., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House (Southside).

Hot Pink Interior

What this local, female-fronted grungepop quartet lacks in stage presence, they make up for in stick-in-your-head choruses and boy/girl harmonies reminiscent of the Pixies or X. Opening act Thee Futbolbatts is the latest one-off cover-band project featuring brothers Craig and Scotty Johansen, known in the local music scene for their roles in The 8-Tracks and Flamin’ Yawn, respectively. Fri., 10 pm, The Jinx.

Sodajerk

Terrific Atlanta (by way of Pittsburgh) alt.country/rawk act that mixes Johnny Cash’s dry delivery, Webb Wilder’s retro swamp-boogie and The Supersuckers hellraisin’ attitude. Sat., 11 pm, The Jinx.

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How bad-ass is this Philly post-modern pop songwriter? Well, he’s cutting an album backed by Elvis Costello’s drummer and members of Rickie Lee Jones’ band. Plus, he toured with Townes Van Zandt toward the very end of his life. Arnold’s tunes (on guitar and keys) owe a stylistic debt to both Randy Newman and the seriously underrated Rob Laufer. If you look up “mature, adult pop songcraft,” it’d be fair enough to find a picture of Arnold. N.C.’s Andy Billinski opens with a set of Whiskeytown-esque laments.

Fri., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.

The Spelman Jazz Ensemble A free show sponsored by the JEA and The Black Heritage Fest, showcasing this nationally-renowned all-female group of vocalists and musicians, who’ve played the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest, among other prestigious gigs. Their latest CD is a tribute to the great Nina Simone. Also on the bill, a group of promising regional jazz artists all under the age of 25, under the direction of educator/mentor Teddy Adams — including: trumpeter Alex Nguyen, pianist Eric Jones and vocalist Markeya Relaford. Mon., 7 pm, The Jewish Education Alliance (5111 Abercorn St.) .

SuperFest XLI

This sports bar offers live music on special occasions, and a football championship seems the perfect excuse to truck in 3 days’ worth of free local acts. Here’s the schedule... Friday: country and honky-tonk with Jason Courtenay & Hazard County (9 pm) - Saturday: twangy pop with Two Path Road Band (1 pm), then Jason Courtenay & Hazzard County (3 pm), vocalist Ginger Fawcett (6 pm), and the ever-popular modern rock covers and originals of Liquid Ginger (9 pm) - Sunday: acoustic jam rock with Keith, Ross & Patrick (1 pm). Coach’s Corner (Thunderbolt).

The Watts Prophets

The culmination of 2 weeks’ worth of workshops with area school kids at churches, youth centers, schools and coffeeshops, this uplifting and enlightening performance provides a lyrical outlet for Savannah’s youth. Formed from the ashes of the infamous Watts Riots of 1965, this group of artists, writers and poets set the stage for what would come to be known as hip-hop, yet they reject the violence, negative energy and misogyny that so often typifies the art form today. This show features a choir of young urban poets, and follows the group’s 2006 residency and performance (which blew the collective mind of all who saw it). Tickets are free, but seats are reserved. Don’t you dare miss it. Call 525-5050. Sat., 8 pm, Lucas Theatre. w

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Bottles & Cans

Spirited Delta-style electric blues/garagerock combo that swings like a mother. Thurs., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) + Sat., 9 pm, Bay Street Blues.

Kim Calhoun & Friends

Recently reunited combo of regional barband veterans, offering well-known country and pop covers, plus originals. Sat., 8 pm, The Sea Grill (Pt. Wentworth).

Chris Chandler Trio w/ Claire Frazier

Cool, piano-led jazz combo, featuring a highly-rated female vocalist who recently moved here form the West Coast. Thurs., 8 pm, Mansion on Forsyth Park.

Eric Culberson Blues Band

Fiery Memphis and Chicago-style electric blues, led by one of the area’s finest guitarists and frontmen. Tues. (hosts Open Jam Night) Wed., 10 pm, Mercury Lounge + Thurs., 9 pm, Augie’s Pub (Richmond Hill).

80’Zenuff

Atlanta-based cover band specializing in ‘80s rock and new wave. Sun., 2 pm, Malone’s (315 W. River St.).

1st Friday For Folk Music

Alcohol and smoke-free family-oriented acoustic showcase, featuring the Pete Seeger approved Sparky & Rhonda Rucker (as heard on A Prairie Home Companion), locals

Patchwork (specializing in Celtic, nauticalthemed folk) and Athens’ Bob Hay & The Jolly Beggars (formerly known as The Squalls) who interpret the songs of the late poet Robert Burns. Free with a suggested donation of $2 to the Savannah Folk Music Society.

Fri., 7:30 pm, Wesley Mon. United Methodist Church (429 Abercorn St.) - ALL-AGES.

style agit-pop band in the noisy, melodic-thrash mold of Dinosaur Jr, Husker Du and a less technical Minutemen. With fellow Floridians, nasal power-punk trio Sir Prize Fighter. Wed., 11 pm, The Jinx.

Punk/Metal Showcase #1

Listen 2 Three

Loud, fast rules at this spacious, ALLAGES venue about 45 min. from Savannah.

Thursday’s bill includes CDC, xRepresentx, Make Your Mark and The Guillotine.

Friday’s bill includes Like The Phoenix, Shy Step Back, The Signature Escape, Permanent Holiday and Second Thief. Check www.myspace.com/studiobga for directions. Thurs. - Fri., 8 pm, Studio B (Glennville) - ALL-AGES.

High Velocity

Southern, classic rock and modern country hits from veteran players. Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, Red Leg Saloon (Hwy 204).

Hazel Virtue

Reformed lineup of a hip regional alt.rock act led by songwriter Eric Britt. Fri., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) + Sat., 10 pm, Murphy’s Law Irish Pub.

Up-and-coming local modern guitar pop with sunny vocal harmonies and catchy hooks. Sat., 10 pm, Shamrock’s Irish Pub (Wilmington Isl.).

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The Long Awaited

Hard-rocking local cover band, featuring frontman Thomas Claxton, plus members of ‘80s bar-band heroes Shut Up & Drive. Sat., 10 pm, Wild Wing Café.

Liquid Ginger

Female-fronted modern rock act with a loyal following (covers & originals). Fri., 9 pm, Bahama Bob’s Grand Opening (Savannah Mall) + Sat., 1 pm (Unplugged show), also see Connect Recommends.

The Magic Rocks

Kalibur

Eclectic rock, country and soul cover band playing everything from The Byrds to Spinal Tap. Sat., 8 pm, The Warehouse.

Laserhead

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New local rockers. Sat., 9 pm, Bogey’s.

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Captivating jazz cabaret combo led by a

classically-trained vocalist. Fri., 9 pm, Mansion on Forsyth Park.

Phantom Wingo

Soulful, hard-rocking original blues-based jam-band with a distinct Southern vibe.

Thurs., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House (Southside).

The Train Wrecks

Hard-hitting bar band mixing alt.country, heartland rock and kitchen-sink blues.

Thurs., 10 pm, Murphy’s Law Irish Pub + Fri., 8 pm, The Warehouse + Sat., 10 pm, Locos (downtown).

Wolling & Wise

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31ST

AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)- Joey Manning (7 pm)

B & D BURGERS (Southside)- Trivia w/Artie & Brad (10 pm)

(8 pm)

CLUB ONE- #@*! Karaoke COBBLESTONE CONCH HOUSE (225 W. River St.)Annie Allman & Friends (5 pm)

Annie Allman & Friends (5 pm)

CREEKSIDE CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)- Live Music TBA (6 pm)

DAIQUIRI BEACH- Karaoke (10 pm) DOC’S BAR (Tybee)- Live Music TBA FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (7 pm)

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.)- Bottles & Cans (9 pm)

CREEKSIDE CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)- Live Music TBA

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (Southside)- Phantom Wingo

DOUBLES (Holiday Inn Midtown)- DJ Sam Diamond

FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ (Statesboro)- The

DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Sandfly)- Chuck & Bucky (7 pm) FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (Southside)- The

GILLEY’S (Hinesville)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) GUITAR BAR- Karaoke (9 pm) THE GRILL BEACHSIDE (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) HANG FIRE (37 Whitaker St.)- DJ KZL (10 pm) THE ISLAND GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)- BC & The Rock

(7 pm)

(Savannah Shag Club) Fundamentals (9 pm)

GILLEY’S (Hinesville)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) GUITAR BAR- Open Mic Night w/Land Of The Blind (9 pm) HANG FIRE (37 Whitaker St.)- Karaoke (10 pm) THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)- The Bobby Ryder Quartet (8 pm)

JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR- Jeff Beasley (7 pm) THE JINX- Laserhead, Sir Prize Fighter (11 pm) KEVIN BARRY’S- Fran Doyle KING’S INN- Karaoke (9 pm) THE ISLANDER (Wilmington Isl.)- Open Mic Night (9:30 pm)

LOCOS DELI & PUB (Downtown)- Team Trivia w/Ben Bennett & Senae (7 pm)

MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK- Pianist David Duckworth (7 pm)

MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE- Barry Johnson MCDONOUGH’S- Karaoke MERCURY LOUNGE- The Eric Culberson Blues Band (10 pm)

MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB- Celtic Karaoke (9 pm) ONE HOT MAMA’S BBQ (Bluffton)- Live Music TBA (8:30 pm)

PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)- Gail Thurmond

SAVANNAH BLUES- Live Music TBA (10 pm) SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER- DJ Blue Ice (Hip-hop, Reggae, Top 40, R & B)

SAVANNAH SMILES- Dueling Pianos SAVANNAH THEATRE- Jukebox Journey (8 pm) THE SENTIENT BEAN- Psychotronic Film: IDEN & TITY (8 pm)

SLUGGERS- 5 Point Productions’ Karaoke (10 pm) TANTRA LOUNGE (formerly The Monkey Bar)- Live DJ (10:30 pm)

TOMMY’S (Pooler)- Karaoke w/Jeff & Rebecca TROPICANA NIGHTCLUB- Karaoke w/Michael (10 pm) TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) TUBBY’S (River St.)- Live Music TBA (6 pm) TURTLE’S (Statesboro)- Listen 2 Three (6:30 pm) VENUS DE MILO- Industry Night w/George THE WAREHOUSE- Thomas Claxton (7 pm)

THURSDAY

FEBRUARY 1ST

AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)- The Eric Culberson Blues Band (9 pm)

B & D BURGERS (Southside)- Live Music TBA (10 pm) BAJA CANTINA (The Landings)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) BAYOU CAFÉ- Chief (9 pm)

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BAHAMA BOB’S (Pooler)- Karaoke BAY STREET BLUES- Karaoke (9 pm) BAYOU CAFÉ- Chief (9 pm) BERNIE’S ON RIVER ST.- The Blend (9 pm) BILLY’S PLACE (above MCDONOUGH’S) - Lafeyette CHEERS TO YOU (135 Johnny Mercer Blvd.)- Karaoke

BARNES & NOBLE (Oglethorpe Mall)- Open Mic (8 pm) BAYOU CAFÉ- Chief (9 pm) BENNIE’S (Tybee)- Karaoke w/DJ Levis (9:30 pm) BERNIE’S ON RIVER STREET- Karaoke (9 pm) BLAINE’S BACK DOOR BAR- #@*! Karaoke CHUCK’S BAR- #@*! Karaoke (10 pm) CLUB ONE- Industrial Resurrection w/DJ Shrapnel (10 pm) COBBLESTONE CONCH HOUSE (225 W. River St.)-

(9 pm)

Sophisticates (9 pm)

Mob (7 pm)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)- Lavon Stevens &

Louise Spencer (8 pm) JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR- Trae Gurley (7 pm) THE JINX- Dance Party w/DJ D-Frost & Friends (10 pm) KEVIN BARRY’S- Fran Doyle LOCOS DELI & PUB (Downtown)- Open Mic w/Street Circus Symphony (10 pm) LOCOS DELI & PUB (Southside)- Team Trivia w/Ben Bennett & Senae (7 pm) MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK- Pianist David Duckworth (5 pm), The Chris Chandler Trio w/Claire Frazier (8 pm) MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE- Nancy Witt MCDONOUGH’S- Karaoke MERCURY LOUNGE- Jeff Beasley (10 pm) METRO COFFEE HOUSE- Stealing Taylor Street (8:30 pm) MOON RIVER BREWING CO.- Live Music TBA (8:30 pm) MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB- The Train Wrecks (10 pm) MYRTLE’S BAR & GRILL (Bluffton)- J. Howard Duff (7:30 pm) PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)- Gail Thurmond POGY’S BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill)- Live Music TBA QUEENY’S TO GO-GO (Habersham & 33rd Sts.)- Live Music TBA (6 pm) THE RAIL PUB- “Helium Karaoke” w/Wrath Nasty RIDERS LOUNGE (Hilton Head)- Live Music TBA (8 pm) SAVANNAH BLUES- The Hitmen (10 pm) SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER- DJ Blue Ice (Hip-hop, Reggae, Top 40, R & B) SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER INVASION LEVEL 3- DJ Nick J - ‘80s, house, breaks, D & B (10 pm) SAVANNAH SMILES- Dueling Pianos (8 pm) SAVANNAH THEATRE- Jukebox Journey (8 pm) SLUGGERS- Trivia w/Charles & Mikey (10 pm) SPANKY’S (River St.)- Live Music TBA (8 pm) STEAMER’S (Georgetown)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) STUDIO B (Glennville)- CDC, xRepresentx, Make Your Mark, The Guillotine (8 pm) TANTRA LOUNGE (formerly The Monkey Bar)- ‘80s Night w/DJ Optical (10 pm) TOMMY’S (Pooler)- Karaoke w/Jeff & Rebecca TROPICANA NIGHTCLUB- DJ Southstar spins Top 40 (10 pm) TUBBY’S (River St.)- Live Music TBA (6 pm) TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt)- Live Music TBA (8 pm) UNCLE BUBBA’S OYSTER HOUSE- Live Music TBA (7 pm)

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VENUS DE MILO- DJ Life & DJ Valis WASABI’S- Thomas Claxton (10 pm) WILD WING CAFÉ- The Courtenay Brothers Band (10 pm) WIND ROSE CAFÉ (Tybee)- Lurid Miscreants (10 pm) WISEGUYS (Statesboro)- Elemental Harmonics (9 pm)

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FEBRUARY 2ND

AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (7 pm)

AMERICAN LEGION POST #36 (Thunderbolt)- Karaoke AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)- Live Music TBA (8:30 B & D BURGERS (Southside)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) BAHAMA BOB’S (Savannah Mall)- Grand Opening w/ Liquid Ginger (9 pm)

BAJA CANTINA (The Landings)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) BAY STREET BLUES- Karaoke (9 pm) BAYOU CAFÉ- Thomas Claxton (9 pm), BC & The Rock Mob (10:30 pm)

BENNIE’S (Tybee)- Karaoke w/DJ Levis (9:30 pm) BERNIE’S ON RIVER STREET- Karaoke (9 pm) BILLY’S PLACE (above MCDONOUGH’S) - Nancy Witt CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE- #@*! Karaoke CLUB ICE- DJ Southstar: Hip-hop (10 pm - 6 am) CLUB ONE- Local Cast, DJ Jason Hancock (Main Floor) COACH’S CORNER (Thunderbolt)- SuperFest XLI w/Jason Courtenay & Hazzard County (9 pm)

COBBLESTONE CONCH HOUSE (225 W. River St.)-

Annie Allman & Friends (5 pm) CRYSTAL BEER PARLOR- The Beer Parlor Ramblers (7:30 pm) DAQUIRI ISLAND (Abercorn)- Karaoke DOC’S BAR (Tybee)- Randy “Hatman” Smith DOUBLES (Holiday Inn Midtown)- “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Sandfly)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) EL PICASSO (319 Main St., Garden City)- Karaoke (8 pm) FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (9 pm)

MANSION FORSYTH

PARK

Happy Hour 4-close Daily

Casimir’s Lounge Wed., Jan. 31

David Duckworth, Pianist Thurs., Feb. 1

Claire Frazier, Jazz Vocalist Fri., Feb. 2

The Roger Moss Quintet Sat., Feb. 3

Bosendorfer Lounge

Buy 1 Dinner /Lunch Entree

Thurs., Feb. 1

David Duckworth, Pianist

Get 2nd of Equal or lesser Value

Fri., Feb. 2

Abebi Stafford, Pianist Sat., Feb. 3

700 Drayton Restaurant Sun., Feb. 4

Jackson Evans, Jazz guitarist

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (Southside)- The Fundamentals (9 pm)

514 WEST (514 MLK, Jr. Blvd.)- David Duckworth (12 pm & 6:30 pm)

FRIENDLY’S TAVERN 2- #@*! Karaoke GILLEY’S (Hinesville)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) GRAND LAKE LODGE & SPA- Chuck Courtenay (5 pm) HUC-A-POOS (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) THE ISLAND GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)- Live Music TBA (8 pm)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)- “B-3 Tribute To

Jimmy Smith” w/The Scott Giddens Quartet (8 pm) JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR- Bottles & Cans (9 pm) JEN’S & FRIENDS- Greg Williams (10 pm) THE JINX- Hot Pink Interior, Thee Futbolbatts - feat. The Johansen Bros. (10 pm) JUKEBOX BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) KEVIN BARRY’S- Fran Doyle

KING’S INN- Karaoke (9 pm) KOKOPELLI’S JAZZ (107 W. Broughton St.)- Michael Bellar & The AS-IS Ensemble (9 pm, 10:30 pm, midnight) MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK- Pianist Abebi Stafford (5 pm), The Roger Moss Quintet (9 pm) MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS- Live Music TBA (8 pm) MCDONOUGH’S- Karaoke MERCURY LOUNGE- Wolling & Wise (10 pm) METRO COFFEE HOUSE- Jason Z (9 pm) MOLLY MACPHERSON’S SCOTTISH PUB- Live Music TBA (10 pm) MULBERRY INN- The Champagne Jazz Trio (8 pm) MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB- The Hitmen (10 pm) ONE HOT MAMA’S (Bluffton)- Live Music TBA (9:30 pm) PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)- Gail Thurmond POGY’S BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill)- Live Music TBA (8 pm)

RED LEG SALOON (formerly The Silver Dollar Café, Hwy 204)- High Velocity (9 pm) RIDERS LOUNGE (Hilton Head)- Jon Doe (11 pm) SAVANNAH BLUES- Live Music TBA (10 pm) SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER INVASION LEVEL 3- “Fetish Night” w/DJ Analog Kid (10 pm)

SAVANNAH JAZZ & BLUES BISTRO (Okatie, S.C.)-

“Gullah Celebration Freedom Fantasy Evening” w/Sam Singleton (8 pm) SAVANNAH SMILES- Dueling Pianos (8 pm) SAVANNAH THEATRE- Jukebox Journey (8 pm) SCANDALS (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (9:30 pm) THE SENTIENT BEAN- Ben Arnold, Andy Billinski (8 pm) SPANKY’S (River St.)- Karaoke (9 pm) STEAMERS (Georgetown)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) STINGRAY’S (Tybee)- Randy “Hatman” Smith (7 pm) STUDIO B (Glennville)- Like The Phoenix, Shy Step Back, The Signature Escape, Permanet Holiday, Second Thief (8 pm) TANTRA LOUNGE (formerly The Monkey Bar)- Live Music TBA (8:30 pm) TOMMY’S (Pooler)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) TUBBY’S (River St.)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt)- The Chuck Courtenay Band (9 pm)

UNCLE BUBBA’S OYSTER HOUSE (Wilmington Island)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) VENUS DI MILO- Live DJ VFW CLUB (Hinesville)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) VIC’S ON THE RIVER- Live Music TBA (7 pm) THE WAREHOUSE- The Train Wrecks (8 pm) WAYS STATION TAVERN (Richmond Hill)- Karaoke (9 pm)

Leslie Adele, Vocalist

Eric Jones, Pianist

pm)

Trance (9 pm)

FRIDAY

Haul Ass to ON

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.)- Hazel Virtue (9

FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ (Statesboro)- The Tony Tyler

pm)

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WESLEY MON. UNITED METHODIST (429 Abercorn St.)- 1st Friday For Folk Music (7:30 pm) WET WILLIE’S- Live DJ (8 pm) WILD WING CAFÉ- U-Phonik (10 pm) * YONG’S COUNTRY CLUB (formerly The Music Box)Live Music TBA (9 pm)

SATURDAY

FEBRUARY 3RD

AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)- Joey Manning (7 pm)

THE APEX (Statesboro)- Kenotia, The Flight Out, Taking

Lottie Home, Last Year Portrait (8 pm) AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)- Chief (9 pm) BAJA CANTINA (The Landings)- Mary Davis & Co. (7 pm) BAYOU CAFÉ- Thomas Claxton (9 pm), Live Music TBA (10:30 pm) BAY STREET BLUES- Bottles & Cans (9 pm) BENNY’S (Tybee)- Karaoke w/DJ Levis

vibes|Soundboard BERNIE’S ON RIVER STREET- Karaoke (9 pm) BILLY’S PLACE (above MCDONOUGH’S)- The Eddie Wilson Trio BOGEY’S- Kalibur (9 pm)

THE BRITANNIA (Wilmington Isl.)- Live Music TBA (10 pm)

CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE- #@*! Karaoke CHUCK’S BAR- #@*! Karaoke CITY MARKET COURTYARD- Live Music TBA (2 pm) CLUB ONE- DJ Jason Hancock spins Progressive House (10 pm)

COACH’S CORNER (Thunderbolt)- SuperFest XLI w/Two

Bellar & The AS-IS Ensemble (9 pm, 10:30 pm, midnight) LOCOS DELI & PUB (Downtown)- The Train Wrecks (10 pm)

LUCAS THEATRE- The Watts Prophets (8 pm) MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK- Pianist Eric Jones (5 pm), A Nickel Bag of Funk (9 pm)

MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS- Live Music TBA (8 pm) MCDONOUGH’S- Karaoke MERCURY LOUNGE- Deep Blue 3 (10 pm) METRO COFFEE HOUSE- Irony 9 (9 pm) MOLLY MACPHERSON’S SCOTTISH PUB- Live music TBA (10 pm)

MOON RIVER BREWING CO.- Silver Lining (8 pm) MULBERRY INN- The Champagne Jazz Trio (8 pm) MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB- Hazel Virtue (10 pm) PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)- Gail Thurmond

POGY’S BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill)- Live Music TBA (9 pm)

THE POINT (Beaufort)- Souls Harbor, Pinebox Destiny, Eye To I (8 pm)

RED LEG SALOON (formerly The Silver Dollar Café, Hwy 204)- High Velocity (9 pm) SAVANNAH BLUES- Live Music TBA (10 pm) SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER- DJ Blue Ice & Tropical Thunder (10 pm)

SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER INVASION LEVEL 3- Old

School Dance Party w/DJ Analog Kid (10 pm) SAVANNAH SMILES- Dueling Pianos (8 pm) SAVANNAH THEATRE- Jukebox Journey (8 pm) SCANDALS (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (9:30 pm) THE SEA GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)- Kim Calhoun & Friends (8 pm) THE SENTIENT BEAN- Bob Hay & The Jolly Beggars (7 pm), Kieran Daly’s “Ultraviolence” (8 pm) SHAMROCK’S IRISH PUB (Wilmington Isl.)- Listen 2 Three (10 pm) SORRY CHARLIE’S- Live Music TBA (3 pm) SPANKY’S (River St.)- Live Music TBA (10 pm) STEAMERS (Georgetown)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) STINGRAY’S (Tybee)- Randy “Hatman” Smith (7 pm) TANTRA LOUNGE (formerly The Monkey Bar)-Live Music TBA (9 pm) TOMMY’S (Pooler)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) TUBBY’S (River St.)- Live Music TBA (6 pm) TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt)- The Chuck Courtenay Band (9 pm)

UNCLE BUBBA’S OYSTER HOUSE (Wilmington

Island)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) VENUS DI MILO- DJ Maytag VFW CLUB (Hinesville)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) VIC’S ON THE RIVER- Live Music TBA (7 pm) THE WAREHOUSE- The Magic Rocks (8 pm) WET WILLIE’S- Live DJ (8 pm) WILD WING CAFÉ- Liquid Ginger Unplugged (1 pm), The Long Awaited (10 pm)

YONG’S COUNTRY CLUB (formerly The Music Box)Live Music TBA (9 pm)

SUNDAY

FEBRUARY 4TH

AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)- Joey Manning (7 pm)

AQUA STAR RESTAURANT (THE WESTIN)- Ben Tucker & Bob Alberti (11:30 am)

AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) BAHAMA BOB’S (Pooler)- Karaoke BAYOU CAFÉ - Chief (9 pm) BELFORD’S - Live Music TBA (6 pm) BERNIE’S (Tybee)- Karaoke w/DJ Levis (9 pm) BILLY’S PLACE (above MCDONOUGH’S) - Diana Rogers CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE- #@*! Karaoke CHA BELLA- Live Music TBA (10 pm) CITY MARKET COURTYARD- The Courtenay Brothers Band (1 pm)

COACH’S CORNER (Thunderbolt)- SuperFest XLI w/ Keith, Ross & Patrick (1 pm)

DAQUIRI ISLAND (Abercorn)- Karaoke DOC’S BAR (Tybee Island)- Live Music TBA DOUBLES (Holiday Inn Midtown)- “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond

DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)- Live Music TBA (7 pm)

EL POTRO (13051 Abercorn St.)- Karaoke w/Michael (9 pm)

FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH (Tybee)- The Christy Alan Band (8 pm)

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (Southside)- Live Music TBA (3 pm)

THE ISLAND GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)- Buddy Corns (3 pm)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)- Deas’ Guyz (6 pm)

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Super Bowl Sunday In Surround Sound Specials during the Game

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Fri 2/2 - The Trainwrecks (8-12) • Sat 2/3 Magic Rocks (8-12) • Sun 2/4 Thomas Claxton (4-7)

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Path Road Band (1 pm), Jason Courtenay & Hazzard County (3 pm), Ginger Fawcett (6 pm), Liquid Ginger (9 pm) THE CREEKSIDE CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) DAQUIRI ISLAND (Abercorn)- Karaoke DC2 DESIGN (104 W. Broughton St.)- DJ Kiah (10 pm) DEB’S PUB & GRUB- #@*! Karaoke (9 pm) DOC’S BAR (Tybee)- Randy “Hatman” Smith DOUBLES (Holiday Inn Midtown)- “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Sandfly)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH (Tybee)- The Christy Alan Band (9 pm) FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.)- Jon Doe (9 pm) FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (Southside)- The Fundamentals (9 pm) 514 WEST (514 MLK, Jr. Blvd.)- Kim Polote w/David & Alisha Duckworth (7 pm) GILLEY’S (Hinesville)- Live Music TBA (9 pm) THE ISLAND GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)- BC & The Rock Mob (8 pm) THE ISLANDER (Wilmington Isl.)- Live Music TBA (10 pm) THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)- “B-3 Tribute To Jimmy Smith” w/The Scott Giddens Quartet (8 pm) JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR- The Jeff Beasley Band (9 pm) JEN’S & FRIENDS- Live Music TBA (10 pm) THE JINX- Sodajerk (11 pm) KEVIN BARRY’S- Fran Doyle KOKOPELLI’S JAZZ (107 W. Broughton St.)- Michael

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vibes|Soundboard KEVIN BARRY’S- Fran Doyle MALONE’S (315 W. River St.)- 80’Zenuff (2 pm) MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK- Guitarist Jackson Evans (11 am)

MCDONOUGH’S- Karaoke MERCURY LOUNGE- Voodoo Soup (10 pm) MOON RIVER BREWING CO.- Live Music TBA (7 pm) PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)- Gail Thurmond

RANDY WOOD’S CONCERT HALL (Bloomingdale)-

Tiny Team Concerts Presents: Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart (7 pm)

RED LEG SALOON (formerly The Silver Dollar Café, Hwy 204)- Karaoke w/Frank Nelson (9 pm) SAVANNAH SMILES- Krazy Karaoke (8 pm) SAVANNAH THEATRE- Jukebox Journey (3 pm) SEA DAWGS (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (1 pm) SLUGGERS- 5 Point Productions’ Karaoke (10 pm) SPANKY’S (Pooler)- Live Music TBA (8 pm) TUBBY’S (River St.)- Live Music TBA (6 pm) TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt)- Live Music TBA UNCLE BUBBA’S OYSTER HOUSE- Live Music TBA (7 pm)

THE WAREHOUSE- Thomas Claxton (7 pm) WILD WING CAFÉ- The Courtenay Brothers (1 pm)

MONDAY

FEBRUARY 5TH

BAYOU CAFÉ (upstairs)- Chief (9 pm) BLUEBERRY HILL- Karaoke DOUBLES (Holiday Inn Midtown)- DJ spins Beach Music DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)- Live Music TBA (7 pm)

THE GRILL BEACHSIDE (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) JEWISH EDUCATION ALLIANCE (5111 Abercorn St.)Black Heritage Fest w/The Spelman College Jazz Ensemble (7 pm) THE JINX- Scott H. Biram, The Black Diamond Heavies (10 pm) KEVIN BARRY’S- Brendan Nolan KING’S INN- Karaoke (9 pm) THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)- The Howard Paul Quartet w/Aletha Jacobs (8 pm) MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS- Live Music TBA (8 pm) MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB- Jeff Beasley (7:30 pm) PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)- Live Piano Music TBA SAVANNAH BLUES- The Hitmen (10 pm) SAVANNAH NIGHTS- Karaoke SCANDALS (Tybee)- DJ Marty Corley (9:30 pm) THE SENTIENT BEAN- Old-Time Music Jam Session (7:30 pm) TANTRA LOUNGE (formerly The Monkey Bar)- Live DJ (10:30 pm) WET WILLIE’S- Karaoke (9 pm)

TUESDAY

FEBRUARY 6TH

BAY STREET BLUES- Live Trivia (10 pm) BAYOU CAFÉ (upstairs) - Chief (9 pm) BILLY’S PLACE (above MCDONOUGH’S) - Live Entertainment TBA

BLAINE’S BACK DOOR BAR- #@*! Karaoke BUFFALO’S CAFÉ (Hinesville)- Karaoke (7 pm) DAIQUIRI BEACH- BN Trivia w/Artie & Brad (10 pm) DEB’S PUB & GRUB- #@*! Karaoke (10:30 pm) DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)- Live Music TBA (6 pm)

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.)- Voodoo Soup (9 pm)

GUITAR BAR- Karaoke (9 pm) THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)- Masteller’s All-Star Quartet (8 pm)

JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR- Diana Rogers (7 pm) THE JINX- Hip-Hop Night w/DJ D-Frost, Late Night

Breakdancing & Freestyling (11 pm) JOHNNY MERCER THEATER- Men, Money & Gold Diggers (8 pm) MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE- Nancy Witt KEVIN BARRY’S- Brendan Nolan MERCURY LOUNGE- Open Mic Jam w/The Eric Culberson Blues Band PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)- Gail Thurmond RIDERS LOUNGE (Hilton head)- Trophy Wife (11 pm) SAVANNAH BLUES- Open Mic w/The Hitmen (10 pm) TOMMY’S (Pooler)- Karaoke w/Jeff & Rebecca WET WILLIE’S- Karaoke (9 pm) WILD WING CAFÉ- Team Trivia w/The Mayor w

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Four days of super

Live music, food, beverage -- and oh, yeah, football -are on tap at Coach’s Corner’s this weekend A legendary Savannah watering hole, Coach’s Corner sports bar in Thunderbolt has seen a lot of Super Bowls.

But perhaps none will be as ambitious as the celebration Coach’s is holding this weekend in the lead-up to Super Bowl 41 between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears.

How many years has Coach’s Corner been having a big Super Bowl party?

John Cox: About 15 or 16 years.

Has it always lasted four days?

John Cox: Since I’ve been here it has, which is four years.

With four bands playing on Saturday, would you say this is the biggest celebration yet?

John Cox: They always hope that it’s bigger, but it usually depends on the teams. It would be crazy if Atlanta was playing.

Besides the music, what are some other highlights?

John Cox: On Thursday at 7 we’re having a Wing Eating Contest, the first in Savannah. It’s based on weight. Also, there’s a free oyster roast on Saturday and Sunday at one o’clock. Saturday at 2 there will be a washer tournament -- that’s basically “redneck horseshoes.”

Besides the game itself, will there be entertainment on Sunday?

John Cox: Yeah -- Sunday at one, Keith, Ross and Patrick will be performing.

Lastly: Are you a Bears or a Colts fan?

John Cox: I’m a Colts fan. Peyton Manning needs a Super Bowl ring. w

From top: Dani Maronie and Gabe Couch behind the bar; customers Joey Dixon and Dennis Barr; and manager Al Henderson

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Live musical acts -- including Saturday night’s headlining gig with Liquid Ginger -abound. So does food: Thursday is when the big Chicken Wing Eating Contest happens, and a free oyster roast happens at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

And we’re pretty sure there will be football, considering the 35 TVs indoors and the massive 15-foot screen outdoors in a heated tent for the big game Sunday evening.

Owned by John Henderson and managed by his brother Al, Coach’s Corner isn’t hard to find, on Victory Drive just before the bridge to the islands.

We caught up with Coach’s manager John Cox for a quick chat about the weekend’s festivities.

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A new season of 24 is underway and I’m already addicted. I’ve watched this show from day one and am awed every year by its uncanny ability to reinvent itself as more exciting and relevant. I’m also amazed that it has so many haters.

This is, after all, one of the most innovative shows in the history of television.

24 – along with series like The Sopranos, Lost, The Office and The Wire – has completely rewritten the rules of what TV can and should do. TV used to be dumb, cheap entertainment that kept you glued for the commercials. And while there are still plenty of According To Jims out there, the best series use the medium to go places film could never go.

That’s not to say that the show doesn’t have its problems. Plot threads are left all over the place and seemingly important characters are inexplicably abandoned. Most of the criticism, though, stems from the show’s tricky politics.

The left and the right have come down hard on its depictions of torture and widespread political corruption, but it takes a special kind of show to make its neoconservative president into an out-and-out terrorist and still have Rush Limbaugh as its biggest public cheerleader.

In the end, 24’s politics are incidental.

It’s a thriller first and foremost, and few would argue that it doesn’t deliver on that end. There’s no way anyone can tell where it’s going at any given time, because the writers themselves don’t even know (they famously write the show only a few episodes ahead, deciding who the villains are halfway through the season).

And last season’s reboot plunged the show into even more adventurous territory, shifting the focus from saving millions of faceless people to saving the handful of characters we’ve connected with over the years.

The characters have always been the show’s secret weapon. A tight 90-minute action movie can coast by with one-dimensional cardboard cutouts. 24 is an annual marathon that only works if we’re dealing with interesting people.

I’m not even sure if the people behind the show realized that until recently (why did they keep bringing back stupid Kim?), but judging by this season’s fantastic twonight premiere they certainly do now. The acting’s gotten so good that the producers are turning away movie stars like Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston, instead hiring serious thespians Alexander Siddig and Harry Lennix.

Siddig is playing one of the show’s most intriguing creations yet, a terrorist-turnedaspiring-diplomat named Hamri Al-Assad (spoilers ahead!) whose potential importance to world peace forced seemingly godlike secret agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland, the thinking man’s Bruce Willis) to kill one of his only friends. A few seconds later, right when you’re thinking things couldn’t get any worse, a damn mushroom cloud erupts over Los Angeles!

I don’t know about you, but that’s what I call TV. If there’s anyone who can sustain that operatic intensity over the remaining 20 hours, it’s the writing staff of 24.

Speaking of the apocalypse as entertainment, if you get a chance to see Children of Men – Alfonso Cuarón’s visionary epic about the human race 50 years away from its extinction – you need to. It’s the best movie I’ve seen in many years, and that’s not an exaggeration.

I remember discovering the great filmmakers as a teenager, watching Kubrick and Bergman and Kurosawa and Scorsese wishing I could’ve been alive when their masterpieces first came out so I could experience them as they were happening. Finally, after 25 years, I felt that way about a contemporary film.

It’s a tough movie to talk about in the way we’re accustomed to talking about movies, because a synopsis makes it seem silly (witness the awful trailer, after which I had no interest in seeing it), but from the very first scene you know that you’re witnessing something extraordinary. Unlike most films that pack a visceral punch, though, Children of Men’s allure doesn’t fade when you walk out of the theater.

I saw it two weeks ago and it’s still going through my head. And the more I think about it the more perfect it seems: the way it’s acted, the way it’s directed, the way it touches on current events without coming across as heavy-handed, even the very structure of the film is ingenious.

Have I convinced you? Good. Now forget everything you just read. Go in free of expectations and just let it unfold in front of you. This is too good and important of a movie. w Scott Howard is a writer, artist and allaround media gadfly. Write him at sahoward@gmail.com or scott-howard.com.

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Mark Heflin on what’s hip and what’s happening in top art circles

As Alice asked before beginning her adventures in Wonderland; “What is the use of a book without pictures?”

She wasn’t alone in her sentiment. To celebrate a quarter-century of American Illustration’s publication, the magazine’s director Mark Heflin asked 25 of America’s top illustrators to bring their talents to a commemorative timeline project. On display at the Hall Street Gallery, 212 West Hall St., the American Illustration “Timeline” exhibit will be open to the public through February 9.

We sat down with Heflin to discuss the importance of illustration, what’s hip now, and how Savannah fits in.

What about illustration is so important?

Mark Heflin: Art helps us through traumat-

ic situations. I mean, if nothing else there are always images.

They have art therapy at every rehab.

Mark Heflin: Exactly. It reports on our

world, on our lives, on our emotions, our thoughts in a way that is very specific to visual arts. Illustration is such a noble profession. Besides its ability to facilitate communication, education, and documentation, it also just adds beauty to our lives. And it’s what lasts. In every culture what lasts is the art.

Is there a distinction between illustration and fine art?

Mark Heflin: Yeah there is a distinction. I

mean, the line gets blurred sometimes and those industries are crashing into each other

more and more in a great way. And I would even say that illustration can have more importance in our culture than museum pieces and gallery work. Illustrators are trained to communicate something. I’m a complete advocate for illustration. In fact, in many ways I wish it had a better place in our society, that it got more respect. But illustration is disposable. It’s made to be reproduced and then disposed of. It has a purpose and then it’s gone. So that’s really part of American Illustration’s mission, to preserve illustration and keep a record of this amazing art form.

Do the Timeline pieces bring illustration to the realm of fine art?

Mark Heflin: Absolutely. It’s what I’d like

to do more of, really. I think the term ‘illustration’ is unfortunate to some degree.

It’s probably lower on the rung than comic book art in the world. Over the past years comics have elevated themselves in value to the general public, but illustration really hasn’t done that. You ask people, ‘What is illustration?’ They’ll say, ‘oh, yeah, it’s on the cereal box,’ or ‘it’s a cartoon in a magazine.’ It accompanies something else. It is thought of as secondary.

Has the increase in online readership diminished the need for illustration?

Mark Heflin: Well, that was the fear, sure,

but it’s been just the opposite. There’s actually more work out there then there ever has been. I mean, we are always going to need images. More images are being created. And American Illustration actually has more submissions then ever before. And those are

How did the pieces on display come about?

Mark Heflin: It was very open-ended. I

chose 25 of the top illustrators and assigned them each a year. What they decided to address in their work was basically up to them.

Some of the works are very personal. There was one illustrator who I just happened to assign the year of his daughter’s birth, so he did a piece around that. But then there were also many works that addressed serious cultural happenings.

In particular, I’m proud of the work for the year 2001. Of course, that was the year of 9/11 and I was very interested to see how the artist would handle that. The assignment went to Guy Billout, who is French, and actually lived in Battery Park at the time of the World Trade Center attacks. He chose to show the scene just down from the Trade Centers. He literally just shifted the focus down a block to the River and a park bench.

The scene is very still and everything seems to be covered in snow. But the snow is actually ash from the buildings and, if you look in the distance of the work, you can see the Statue of Liberty. From her torch, Billout has mimicked the smoke from the towers, as though the flame of Liberty has been extinguished. It is a powerful work, yet not sensational or in your face.

And that really encapsulates my philosophy. As an art director, I think you want to give the artists as much freedom as possible.

That’s how you get the best work.

What’s the best work out there now? What’s hip and what are the trends in the art world?

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Mark Heflin: The best work (laughs)! That’ll

have to be off the record. But in terms of what is really hip now, well, one cool thing that I’ve been noticing in New York is that all these artists are making toys out of their work and selling them at specialty shops.

They’re calling it ‘urban vinyl’ and a lot of the illustrators have really caught on to it.

It’s really a cool way to collect art in an inexpensive way and sort of bring your work to the masses.

Do you think that New York is still the place you have to go to make it in the art world?

Mark Heflin: Yeah, I do. Well, New York or

L.A. But really that’s only because New York is where the people are that are going to hire you. And you’d be amazed how much personal interactions and networking come in to play in terms of being a successful artist.

Are there any illustrators from Savannah right now that are particularly hot?

Mark Heflin: There are. There’s actually a

graduate from SCAD who’s in the book this year. And there are at least two others that I can think of off hand. But it’s not like we care where the artists are from. I mean, we’re looking at the work. That’s what matters. w

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by Branden M. Collins (reception this Friday night at 6 p.m.); at right is a promotional shot for ‘Graffic Jam,’ an all-day graffiti/hip-hop celebration Saturday at Starland from noon-8 p.m.

‘Graffic Jam’ -- Live performances from graffiti Writers, MC/DJ’s, and break dancers from noon-8 p.m. Sat. Feb. 3 in the Starland District on 41st Street between Whitaker and Bull.

Visiting Artist Series -- Chroma Gallery hosts mixed-media artist Cedric Smith, who blends photography and painting in his forward-retro take on the African-American South. Opening reception, Fri. Feb. 9, 5-8 p.m. Show runs through March 23.

Chroma Gallery is at 31 Barnard St. www. chromaartgallery.com Gallery 440 -- Currently featuring work by owner Fran Thomas. Upstairs is the studio of Frances Walter, Charlotte Dunlap and Cissie Victor. Other artists ison display include Olivia McKinley, Tim Coy, Dickey Stone, Morgan Kuhn, Jorges Alvarez and many others. Gallery 440 is at 440 Bull St. Open Wed-Sat 11-5.

‘Instant Vintage’ --60 years of peace, love, music, and art at this solo exhibit by Branden M. Collins. Reception is Fri. Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at Starland District, off 41st Street between Bull and Whitaker. Show runs Feb. 2-14.

‘Road Works’ -- Artists of the month at the Jewish Educational Alliance are Meryl Truett and Lind Hollingsworth, who bring their recent painting, photography and collage.

Feb. 4-28 at the JEA, 5111 Abercorn St. Opening reception Thurs., Feb. 8, 6-9 p.m.

Architectural History lectures -- SCAD presents a series of lectures Feb. 8-10 with a focus on local, European and contemporary topics. All lectures are free and open to the public, and will be held at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Times vary. The schedule of lectures is: Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Tom Hanchett on “Planning Pioneer John Nolen: From Daffin Park to Today’s New Urbanism”; Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Christopher Mead on “Housing the City: Victor Baltard and the Central Markets of Paris”; and Feb. 10 at 3:30 p.m., Jo Noero on “The Making of Public Space: The Case of the Red Location Cultural Precinct in South Africa.”

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‘Paintings by Maurice’ - In February, Union Mission’s Growing Hope Artisans’ Cooperative will present an exhibition of paintings by Cooperative member Maurice Henderson. Opening reception Feb. 9 5-7 p.m. at the Starfish Cafe, 719 East Broad St.

Chris Skeene & Jamie Reynolds -- Their work hangs Jan. 15-Feb. 4 at The Sentient Bean on Park Avenue.

‘Home is Where the Art is’ -- Gouache paintings and sewn paper collages by Darla Elam Jan. 3– Feb. 28 at the Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, at Hospice House, 1352 Eisenhower Drive.

‘Heart and Soul’ -- Painters Donna Dowless, Audrey Phillips and Tiffani Taylor are joined by jewelry artists Meredith Anne Sutton and Ryan Sheehy. Opening Jan. 26 at the Grand Bohemian Gallery at The Mansion on Forsyth.

Telfair Academy of Arts & Sciences -- 121 Barnard St. Call 790-8800. w Art Patrol is for rotating shows, exhibitions and receptions. Send art info to jim@connectsavannah.com

NOLA artist@Alvida -- The Alvida Art Gallery is proud to include as one of its artists in residence, Sabine Smith, who recently left the hurricane ravaged city of New Orleans to relocate to the home of her alma mater. All are invited to come and get acquainted with Sabine’s expressive abstracts rand collages. Gallery hours 10- 5 Monday and Tuesday, 10- 6 Wednesday thru Saturday. 7303-D Abercorn, 355-5656.

Michele Montalbano@ Chroma --Virginiabased artist exhibits a series of interiors she calls “Comfort Zones,” : in oil and pencil on board. Chroma Gallery, 31 Barnard Street on Ellis Square. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10:30AM-5:30PM, Last chance to see art by Chris Skeene and Jamie Reynolds closed Mondays.

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No matter how closely I scoured each scene in Children of Men, I couldn’t find Charlton Heston lurking anywhere in the background. Yet a Heston cameo would have been apropos, given that this adaptation of P.D. James’ book harkens back to the cinema of the early 1970s, when Hollywood was hellbent on churning out nightmarish visions of the future in such works as THX 1138, Z.P.G., The Omega Man and Soylent Green (the latter two starring Heston). Yet whereas several of the 70s sci-fiers have ripened like cheese over time, it’s impossible to envision Children of Men ever reaching similar camp status. Director Alfonso Cuaron, building a remarkably diverse filmography (Y Tu Mama Tambien, A Little Princess, even a Harry Potter sequel), is an absolute master behind the camera, and aided by spectacular cinematography and set design, he creates a future world (the film is set in 2027) that is utterly believable and quite frightening, not least because it looks so much like our present-day world. The premise here is that women haven’t been able to get pregnant in nearly 20 years, meaning that humankind is on its way out. As a result, chaos is the order of the day, and only in London does there exist a pretense of a (barely) functional society. But when it’s revealed that an immigrant (Clare-Hope Ashitey) somehow finds herself carrying a child, it’s up to a working drone (Clive Owen in a forceful performance) to protect her from the various political factions that would exploit her for their own cynical means. The multi-tentacled storyline begs for a mini-series length that would allow for a detailed exploration of this society’s clashing politics, philosophies and social orders, but armed with only a featurefilm running time, Cuaron still manages to pack a lot of incident into this exciting tale of our world as one gargantuan war zone.

Perhaps no performer gets lost in translation as much as Spain’s Penelope Cruz. In her American titles to date, she’s proven to be a big fat zero, yet return her to Spanishspeaking fare, and she reveals herself as a warm, witty and accomplished actress. That’s especially evident in Volver, the latest confection from writer-director Pedro Almodovar. So memorable as the troubled nun in Almodovar’s All About My Mother, Cruz is equally up to the task here; she portrays Raimunda, a headstrong woman who has her hands full managing the other females who inhabit her orbit. This would include her teenage daughter Paula (Yohana Cobo), who just killed the stepfather who was trying to rape her; Raimunda’s sister Sole (Lola Duenas), a plain-Jane counterpart who tries to keep up with her glamorous sibling’s whirlwind activities; Agustina (Blanca Portillo), a family friend trying to solve a mystery involving missing parents; and, most perplexing of all, Raimunda and Sole’s mother Irene (Carmen Maura), who keeps popping up to offer advice even though she’s been dead for several years. Almodovar’s in a playful mood here (no other living director works with splashy colors as effectively), yet there’s no mistaking the seriousness with which he takes the movie’s theme of empowerment through sisterhood. Like George Cukor, another filmmaker known for being a “woman’s director,” Almodovar repeatedly draws superlative performances from his actresses, and in Penelope Cruz, he may have found his latest muse.

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Will the real Zhang Yimou please stand up? This extraordinary talent was once responsible for such towering features as Ju Dou, To Live and Raise the Red Lantern (the latter still one of the top two or three imports of the past quarter-century), movies that led to his being tagged a world-class moviemaker in a relatively short period of time. These were opulent epics that nevertheless managed

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to display the heartbeat of personal drama -- humanist tales that were highly critical of government and politics (indeed, Ju Dou was banned outright by the Chinese authorities) and sympathetic toward the plight of ordinary citizens existing under brutal conditions. But that was before fellow helmer Ang Lee scored a massive international hit with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Since then, Yimou has shifted from people to props, from storylines to stunts. Admittedly, Hero and House of Flying Daggers were both huge critical hits, but honestly, I don’t understand all the fuss: While visually stunning, both maintained a been-there-done-that vibe, and after enduring countless action scenes filled with complex wirework and trick photography, I found myself yearning for the relative simplicity of a Bruce Lee kick to the chest.

At least that’s my minority report. Yet even staunch defenders of these recent martial arts opuses might throw their hands up when confronted with Yimou’s latest, the excessive extravaganza Curse of the Golden Flower. It’s based on a play by Yu Cao but seems to have been adapted by Yimou after he sat through a marathon viewing of soap operas. For all its attention to duplicity, incest and murder most foul, it’s less William Shakespeare and more Susan Lucci. Set in 928 A.D., it concerns the power plays that exist between Emperor Ping (Chow Yun-Fat), Empress Phoenix (Gong Li, Yimou’s former leading lady -- both personally and professionally -- back in the 1990s) and their three sons (Jay Chou, Ye Liu and Qin Junjie), one of whom is sleeping with his stepmother. For his part, the Emperor is slowly poisoning his wife; for her part, the Empress is plotting a coup against her spouse.

And for their parts, each boy must decide whether to align himself with Mom or Pop. The costume and set designs are staggering, but the story unfolding amidst all the color and pageantry is more risible than rousing.

Still, the dialogue-heavy sequences prove to be more compelling than the action scenes, which generally rely on repetitive battle footage and wholly unconvincing CGI work. Perhaps Zhang Yimou will one day return to the sort of picture that established his reputation in the first place. Otherwise, can a Rush Hour sequel be too far off?

Letters from Iwo Jima 1/2

As dedicated moviegoers will recall, Eastwood already helmed one film in 2006: Flags of Our Fathers, a look at the stories behind the American soldiers who hoisted Old Glory on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima during the World War II battle. Flags largely met with respectable but restrained reviews and once it appeared to be DOA heading into award season, Eastwood and Warner Bros. elected to move Letters up from February 2007 and place it in limited release in order to qualify for the Oscars. Initially smacking of misplaced egotism, the move proved sound: Letters From Iwo Jima is far superior to Flags of Our Fathers, and coming out the gate it managed to snag Best Picture accolades from both the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the National Board of Review. Whereas Flags entirely provided the Yankee point of view, Letters gives us the perspective of the Japanese soldiers who fought and, for the most part, died in this bloody skirmish. Wisely, Eastwood and scripters Paul Haggis and Iris Yamashita (adapting Tadamichi Kuribayashi’s book, Picture Letters From Commander In Chief) stay away from the politics of the war in the Pacific, choosing instead to focus on the humanity of the Japanese men required to defend this island from a U.S. takeover.

Warhawks will object -- how dare Eastwood individualize our enemies! -- but the film’s approach is a commensensical one: If we condemn all foreigners who were pressed into fighting in a war they didn’t start or care to join, then we must likewise apply that mode of thinking to our own American troops, particularly those innocent boys and girls losing their lives in Bush’s reprehensible Iraq folly. The name actor attached to Letters is the magnetic Ken Watanabe, who earned a well-deserved Oscar nomination for overshadowing Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai.

Here, he plays General Kuribayashi (the author of the film’s literary source), a sensible leader who knows that he and his army are doomed but still does the best he can in an

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to the top on American Idol -- what could she possibly bring to the big screen? If Dreamgirls is any indication, plenty. Delivering a knockout performance that all but dares the Academy to ignore her for a Best Supporting Actress nomination, Hudson is a revelation in the role of Effie, the lead singer for the R&B outfit the Dreamettes who’s relegated to backup vocals once savvy yet sleazy manager Curtis Taylor Jr. (Jamie Foxx) decides that the noticeably thinner Deena (Beyonce Knowles) would better help the Supremeslike group hit it big (the third member, wellplayed by Anika Noni Rose, is content to remain in backup mode). On the narrative level, this adaptation of the Broadway smash is only too happy to wallow in its show biz clichés, content to let other ingredients (the music, the acting) carry it along.

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yet for all its scattered strengths, it’s also the least satisfying, hampered by a structure that feels schematic rather than organic. By the very nature of the competing story strands and arcs, all three of the pair’s films have risked coming across as cinematic jigsaw puzzles, more interested in moving around pieces until they fit rather than in investing emotionally in the characters. But both 21 Grams and Amores Perros featured a haunting humanity -- to say nothing of more developed characters -- that’s often missing here. Their main topic here is the lack of communication that exists between people, a concept already beautifully deconstructed

by Robert Altman in his 1993 gem Short Cuts. But whereas Altman focused exclusively on Los Angelenos, Inarritu and Arriaga go global, employing the butterfly effect to show how the consequences of a specific action can be felt around the world. In one plot strand, a Moroccan goat herder (Mustapha Rachidi) buys a used rifle and gives it to his two sons with the order to shoot any jackals that threaten the herd. In a second storyline, an American couple (Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett) on vacation are plunged into a nightmare when the wife is accidentally shot by one of the aforementioned young boys, who was merely trying to gauge the distance a bullet can travel. In another, the American couple’s two children are hauled over the U.S.-Mexico border by their nanny (Adriana Barraza), whose decision to attend her son’s wedding looks ill-informed once she experiences difficulty crossing back to our side. And in the final story, a deaf teenage girl (Rinko Kikuchi) in Tokyo grows increasingly frustrated as she’s unable to find any male who’s willing to provide her with love and compassion. w

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Drinking Liberally Promoting democracy one pint at a time - share politics while sharing a pitcher. This is an informal gathering of like-minded, left-leaners who may want to trade ideas, get more involved and just enjoy each other’s company. Meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit www.DrinkingLiberally. org or send email to august1494@excite.com for location of the meeting.

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Libertarian Party of Chatham County meets each Monday at 8:30 p.m. at Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. Call 3083934 or visit http://www.no-debts.com/chathamlibertariansga.html.

National Council of Negro Women meets the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum.

Planned Parenthood meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For info, call Heather Holloway at 352-4052 or heather.holloway@ppfa.org. Volunteers are needed for Planned Parenthood, and will meet the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at The Sentient Bean. For information about

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Savannah Republican Club Meets every second Tuesday of the month.

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2007 Cooking for Charity Learn the secres of award-winning culinary expert Chef Matt Cohen of the New South Cafe and eat a gourmet meal while raising funds for organizations or charities.

Organizations interested should call 2337558 or stop by at 2601 Skidaway Rd. Give for the Gulf is a year-long, comprehensive Armstrong Atlantic State University initiative that will raise funds and provide community services for evacuees of Hurricane Katrina. Visit www.armstrong.edu/katrina.

The Hidden Treasure A book of photography taken at Tybee Island by Dr. Gustave “Stavie” Kreh is being sold with proceeds going to the Chatham Academy at Royce Center for Children and the Marine Science Center of Tybee Island. The book costs $29.95 and may be purchased online at www.tybeetreasure.com and in area gift shops.

Project Linus Volunteer “blanketeers” are asked to participate by donating new, handmade, washable blankets that have been knitted, crocheted or quilted. The mission of Project Linus is to provide a sense of warmth and comfort to children who are in need by propviding them with blankets that have been lovingly handmade. Yarn, fabric and monetary donations also are accepted. Call Amanda Welch at 856-8041 or akwdoc@yahoo.com.

Savannah Friends of Music will host an array of Parties a la Carte, ranging from a Mexican Fiesta to a

Scavenger Hunt, to raise money to bring music to Savannah. Call Melissa Emery at 598-1883 for information or reservations.

Sixth Annual Kiss A Kid Campaign Paper “kisses,” shaped like a Hershery’s Kiss, can be purchased through Feb. 26 for $1 at more than 40 local businesses, including all Piggly Wiggly groceries, so build awareness and funds for The Children’s Place for sick and injured children at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

Valentines for the Troops The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum has adopted a 40-bed hospital in Qatar and has vowed to sent greetings and gifts throughout the year. The Valentine Creation Station has been set up in the museum’s E. Lyle Rotunda where participants can create a Valentine through Feb. 7. The valentines will be displayed at the museum, then sent to Qatar.

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Fany’s Spanish/English Institute Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register.

First Steps parent education program This parent education and support program is based at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Call 8196910.

Free Tax School Earn extra income after taking this course.

Flexible schedules, convenient location.

The class is free, but there is a small fee for books. Call 352-3862 or visit www.libertytax.com.

Get Published Coaching and editing services by Christopher Scott, published author and long-time writing teacher. One-on-one coaching, manuscript editing for fiction, non-fiction, creative non-fiction and memoirs. Call 398-1727 or send e-mail to cscott613@comcast.net for details and rates.

Got Goals? Workshop A series of workshops for entrepreneurs will be held every Friday in February from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the International Center for Leadership and Coaching on Drayton at 40th Street. The cost is $125 for one session, $200 for two, $325 for three and $400 for all four. Lunch, stretching and chair massage included. Casual dress. Call Aimee Hoke at 236-3660 or e-mail centercoordinator@ internationalcoach.org.

Guided Imagery Change your life with guided imagery.

Read about it in Oprah magazine, January 2006. Ditch anxiety, manage deadlines, lose weight, recovery from surgery. Call the Alpha Institute, 927-3432.

Highest Praise School of the Arts of Overcoming by Faith is offering vocal, piano and dance classes that are open to anyone from Pre-K to adult. Visit overcomingbyfaith.org or call 927-8601.

Housing Authority of Savannah Classes Free classes will be offered at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Some classes are on-going.

Adult Literacy is offered every Monday and Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. Homework Help is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m. The Community Computer Lab is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Thursday, Jan. 18 from 2-3:30 p.m., Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship will be offered.

I-To-We Free Tele-Class Series for Couples Relationship coach Glenn Cohen will present a free one-hour tele-class every Tuesday at 9 p.m. Learn how to create a peaceful, joyous, passionate and loving relationships. Register at www.I-to-we-relationship-coaching.com.

Introducing the Work of Byron Katie A technique developed by Byron Katie can provide a framework to solve problems.

Workshops that introduce the process of “inquiry,” also known as “The Work,” are offered to the public free of charge and include a 35-minute vidoe presentation The Work of Byron Katie and an individualized sample “Inquiry.” For an appointment, call Ursula Sterling at 598-8233 or send e-mail to sterling@bellsouth.net.

Kicklighter Academy has immediate openings in its preschool for typically developing children from 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Call 355-7633 to schedule a tour.

Life Challenge Consulting Engage yourself in life-changing strategies. Career; stress reduction; spirituality. Free initial half-hour consultation. Call Cindy Beach, M.S., at 429-7265.

The Masterpiece Series Architect Joe Hall will discuss Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Feng Shui But Were Afraid to Ask on Thursday, Feb. 15 at noon at The Chatham Club. The cost is $25. To make a reservation, call 2343323. Payment must be received by Feb. 12.

Mindfulness and Ordinary Recovery Indepth exploration of the 11th step.

Meditation and contemplation instruction provided as it applies to recovery and maintenance. Classes are held on Monday from noon to 1 p.m. or 7:30-8:30 p.m. Class fee is $12. 313 E. Harris St. For information, call Cindy Beach, M.S., 429-7265.

Monthly Belly Casting Gathering for Moms to Be will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 from 4-6 p.m. at the Savannah Yoga Center, 25 E. 40th St. Facilitated by Kelley J. Boyd, Call 441-6653 or email kelley@savannahyoga.com.

Paralegal/Legal Secretary Certificate Program A series of 10 to 12 courses over a 1 1/2 year period at Armstrong Atlantic State University. Classes meet once a week, for eight weeks. The fee is $135. Call 927-5213.

Pesticide Applicators Training Anyone interested in obtaining a commercial pesticide applicator license must take a test offered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The Bamboo Farms and Coastal Gardens will hold two, one-day sessions designed to prepare for the test. The cost is $10 per person, payable at the door. Call 921-5480 to register. The class will be offered Monday, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training manuals

and study guides must be obtained from the University of Georgia prior to the class.

Photo Safari with photographer Frank Barevich is an ongoing class offered in conjunction with the Savannah Art Association. Take photos in downtown and learn how to compose a photograph and shoot for the best effect.

Call 660-6994 or fbrab@comcast.net.

Puppet Shows are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center for schools, day cares, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. Call 447-6605.

Riding Lessons Norwood Stables in Sandfly near the Isle of Hope is offering riding lessons for ages 6 through 76, including Hunt Seat (English) or Dressage. The stables also offers summer camps, rentals, leasing, boarding and horses for sale. For a tour, call 356-1387.

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center offers a variety of business classes. The center is at 801 E. Gwinnett St. Call 6523582.

Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes Be bilingual. The center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Call 272-4579 or 308-3561. e-mail savannahlatina@yahoo. com or visit www.savannahlatina.com. Free folklore classes also are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shakespeare Festival Classes A scene study class with an emphasis on this year’s Shakespeare Festival production will be presented Sundays from 4-6 p.m.

The class is free and open to all local talent.

It will be held on Sundays at the STUDIO, 2805B Roger Lacey Ave. Call Mark Niebuhr at 695-9146.

Step Up to a New Career The city, county, Step Up Savannah’s Povery Reduction Initiative and Savannah Technical College have teamed to up teach area residents skills that will lead to good entry jobs in industries with career ladders, such as construction, office operation, warehouse operation or manufacturing. Informational sessions will be held Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Housing Authority of Savannah Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton Center.

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Adult Education The Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers, 1601 Drayton St., offers tutoring Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in basic literacy skills, GED preparation and computer training. Call 447-5711.

The Art School Class offerings include children’s art classes, with afterschool art instruction for ages 6 through teens. Ages 6-8 attend one hour a week for $55 per month. Ages 9 through teens attend one and a half hours per week for $70 per month. Tuition includes supplies. Classes also are available for adults and advanced teens 16 and up Mondays 7-9 p.m. and Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to noon, with students working in the medium of their choice. Weekly figure drawing sessions are held Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $60 for six-week sessions or $15 drop in. Artists bring their own materals. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. The Art School is located at 74 W. Montgomery Cross Rd., No. B-2. Call Lind Hollingsworth at 921-1151 or visit www.TheArtSchool-Sav. com.

Art Studio Sessions Six-week sessions on Tuesday evenngs or Wednesday mornings are offered at the Remshart Row Gallery and Studio on West Jones Street. Small groups. Oils, acrylics and pastels. Help and encouragement in creating successful artwork. Prior experience is helpful but not necessary. Tuition is $125. To register, call 234-5737.

Attitudes, Personalities and Team Spirit This workshop will be conducted by Dr. Thomas Hollis, a Savannah psychologist, Thursdays, Feb. 8, 15 and 22 from 7-9 p.m. at the Armstrong Conference Center, 11935 Abercorn St. From team building to attitude adjustment, knowing your personality type can help minimize potential conflict and improve interaction with others. Participants will have the opportunity to take the MyersBriggs Type Indicator Test to identify personality types and facilitate discussion. The cost is $49 per person and $69 with spouse, which includes test materials. Call 297-5322 to register.

Baby sign classes Savannah Speech & Hearing Center is offering Baby Sign classes for babies aged 8-14 months and their parents. The cost is $50, which includes materials. To register, call 355-4601.

Brush with Clay Classes in relief work in clay with a painterly technicque of glazing and surface decoration are offered at CarosArt Studio in Windsor Forest by professional artist/clay sculptor Carolyne Graham. Classes are held Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. a.m. to noon. Inquire about other days. The cost is $100 per six weeks of instruction. Clay supplies are extra.

Call 925-7393 or 925-5465 to register.

Conversational Spanish Do you want to practice your Spanish?

Come to the mesa de espanol the second Thursday and last Friday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For information, send e-mail to cafecontigo@gmail.com.

Davenport House Docent Training is conducted every February, July and October. Call 236-8097 or send email to jcredle@savbusiness.net.

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Letchworth by participating in TimeShop: Wartime England. It is planned for Feb. 3 and 4 at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. The cost is $30. Space is limited.

Call 536-2719 or visit www.timeshopkids. com.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers hands-on classes for students of all ages from pre-kindergarten through adults.

Classes include microscope labs, squid dissection, guided beach walks and tours of the Science Center. Call 786-5917 or visit www. tybeemsc.org.

Clubs & Orgs

AASU Sci-Fi Fantasy Club This is an official student club of Armstrong Atlantic State University that accepts non-students as associate members. It is devoted to the exploration and enjoyment of the genres of science fiction and fantasy.

Activities include book discussions, movie screenings, role playing game sessions, board and card games, guest speakers, episode marathons and armor demonstrations. Provides guest speakers to educators upon request. Call Michael at 220-8129, send e-mail to lightmagus@yahoo.com or mccauln1981@hotmail.com. or visit http:// aasuscifi.proboards105.com/index.cgi.

Bike Night with Mikie is held every Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at The Red Zone Bar and Grill in Richmond Hill.

Half of the proceeds of a 50/50 drawing go to the military for phone cards and other items.

Blackbeard’s Scuba Club will meet Friday, Feb. 2 at Tony Roma’s, 7 E. Bay St. The topic will be Continuing Education in Scuba Diving. Seating begins at 7 p.m., the meeting is at 7:30 p.m. and the presentation is at 8 p.m. Call Ryan Johnson at 604-5977.

Chihuahua Club of Savannah A special little club for special little dogs and their owners meets one Saturday each month at 10:30 a.m. For information, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ ChiSavannah/.

Civil Air Patrol is the civilian, volunteer auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and is involved in search and rescue, aerospace education and cadet programs. Meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. for cadets (12-18 years old) and 7 p.m. for adult members at the former Savannah Airport terminal building off Dean Forest Road.

Visit www.gawg.cap.gov, send e-mail to N303WR@aol.com, or call Capt. Jim Phillips at 412-4410.

Clean Coast meets monthly on the first Monday at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Check www.cleancoast.org for event schedule.

Coastal Bicycle Touring Club of Savannah Visit www.cbtc.org for meeting schedule and more information. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at Tubby’s Tank House restaurant in Thunderbolt at 6:30 p.m. 728-5989.

Code Pink is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Queenies To Go Go, 1611 Habersham St. Contact mimi.thegoddessfactory@gmail. com or visit http://fearnoarts.com.

Daughters of Destiny An ongoing seminar for women who want to make changes in their lives through spirituality and positive reinforcement meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Daughters of Destiny House, 12 E. 41st St. Facilitated by Miriam Center. Call 663-0894.

Discussion Group for Unsung Heroes You may not require recognition but someone else may want to know your story and it could make a difference in your life.

Discussion groups or meetings will be set up. For info, send e-mail to unsung-heros@ hotmail.com.

ESP Enhancement A bi-weekly group will explore exercises and readings designed to enhance ESP. Offered free of charge. Call 224-2120

English Style Table Soccer Savannah Subbuteo Club. Call 667-7204 or visit http://savannahsubbuteo.tripod.com.

Geechee Sailing Club meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr. in Thunderbolt. Open to all interested in boating and related activities. Call 234-1903.

Historic Victorian Neighborhood Association meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. between Park Avenue and Duffy Street. Call 236-8546.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 184 in Thunderbolt. Call 786-4508.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Meet new friends and enjoy a welcome break. Hear guest speakers on topics relevant to mothering, along with discussion time, creative activities and more, because mothering matters. Call for the location, date and time of the next meeting. MOPS is for all mothers with children from birth to kindergarten. Child care is provided. Visit www.mops.org or call 898-4344.

No Kidding! is the area’s first social club for single and married adults who do not have children.

Meet other non-parents at events and activities. For information on No Kidding! visit www.nokidding.net or send e-mail to luluette@prodigy.net.

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at Books-AMillion and the third Tuesday at Chen’s Chinese Restaurant at 20 E. Derenne Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Call 692-0382, email kasak@ comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org.

St. Almo The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meet at 4 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. (Time changes with the season.) Call 2343336.

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce The Februrary Business Connection will be held Thursday, Feb. 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westin’s Club at Savnnah Harbor and the Greenbriar Spa. The cost is $5 for members

and $15 for guests. Call Susan Smith at 6446434 or ssmith@savannahchamber.com.

Savannah Browns Backers This is an official fan club recognized by the Cleveland Browns NFL football team.

Meet with Browns fans to watch the football games and support your favorite team Sundays at game time at McDonough’s on the corner of Drayton and McDonough streets. The group holds raffles and trips and is looking into having tailgate parties in the future. Call Kathy Dust at 373-5571 or send e-mail to KMDUST4@hotmail.com or Dave Armstrong at Savannah Kennel Club meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 7 p.m. from September through May at Fire Mountain restaurant on Stephenson Avenue.

Those who wish to eat before the meeting are encouraged to come earlier.

Savannah Area Landlord & Real Estate Investors Association Learn to be a real estate investor or landlord.

Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Spiva Law Group, 12020 Abercorn St. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers The public is invited to come and sing early American music and folk hymns from the shape note tradition. This nondenominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance.

Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 6550994.

Savannah Art Association meets the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Call 232-7731.

Savannah Brewers’ League Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. 447-0943. Call 447-0943 or visit www.hdb.org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League.

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States has a dinner meeting the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club, Hunter Army Airfield. Call John Findeis at 748-7020.

Savannah Fencing Club offers beginning classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings for six weeks. Fees are $40. Some equipment is provided. After completing the class, you may become a member of the Savannah Fencing Club

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In his book *Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships,* psychotherapist John Welwood writes, “Psychological work focuses more on what has gone wrong: how we have been wounded in our relations with others and how to go about addressing that.

Spiritual work focuses more on what is intrinsically right: how we have infinite resources at the core of our nature that we can cultivate in order to live more expansively. If psychological work thins the clouds, spiritual work invokes the sun.” In my opinion, Taurus, both approaches are useful, depending on the season of your life. For the foreseeable future, though, spiritual work should be your emphasis.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s a scary responsibility to give people astrological advice. What if I suggested that you call in sick (even though you’re not sick) so you could wander off into the Great Unknown in quest of close encounters with mind-blowing teachings? And what if in the course of following my suggestion you learned so many lessons about how to permanently expand your frontiers that you then decided to burn down a bridge to nowhere and give away most of your emotional baggage and live in greater devotion to your soul’s radically simple needs? Could I then get sued by someone in your life who really doesn’t want you to escape your traps?

will assist you in learning about Savannah and making new friends. Call 351-3171.

Savannah Ski Club The purpose of the club is to bring all snow skiers/boarders in the Lowcountry area together, Membership is $30 for a single and $45 for a family. Call 713-7655 or e-mail SavhSkiClub@bellsouth.net.

Savannah Toastmasters helps you improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Conference Room C. 352-1935.

Small Business Council The SMART Lunch Series will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6 at noon at the Fairmont Restaurant. Speaker Jewel Daniels of Daniels Communication Group will present Courting the Trillion Dollar Multi-Ethnic Consumer Market. The cost is $8.75. Call Mayra Lopez at 644-6459 or mlopez@savannahchamber.com.

Tybee Performing Arts Society meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the old Tybee school All interested, please attend or send e-mail to ried793@ netscape.com.

Urban Professionals meets first Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Vu at the Hyatt on Bay Street. If you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right. Call 272-9830 or send e-mail to spannangela@hotmail.com.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. The next meeting will be Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356.

The Young Professionals of Savannah For information, contact Leigh Johnson at 659-9846..

Dance

Adult Ballet Classes at Islands Dance Academy, 115 Charlotte Dr, Whitemarsh Island near Publix shopping center. Challenging, rewarding and fun.

All levels and body types welcome. $12 per class or $90 for eight classes. Beginner Adult Ballet is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Intermediate Adult Ballet is held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:307:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet is held Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thrusdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. A variety of youth classes (ages 3 to teen) are available. Call Sue Braddy at 897-2100.

Adult Jazz and Tap Classes The Gretchen Greene School of Dance is offering ongoing adult classes. There are two levels, Beginner and Intermediate, which both meet on Wednesdays. The intermediate program is from 6:30-8 p.m. and the beginner program is from 8-9 p.m.

Both classes consist of a jazz portion and a tap dance portion. The instructor is Travis Dodd. For information, call 897-4235 or visit ggsod.com.

Argentine Tango Practice and Lesson Learn the dance while having fun Sundays from 1:30-3:30 at the Doris Martine Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. $2 per person.

Call 925-7416.

Basic Ballroom Class given by the Moon River Dancers will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m. at the West Broad YMCA, 1110 May St. The cost is $3. Beginners and singles are welcome. Call 961-9960.

Breffni Academy of Irish Dance has opened a location in Richmond Hill and is accepting students. The academy is located at Life Moves Dance Studio, 10747 Ford Ave. For information, call Michael or Nicola O’Hara at 305-756-8243 or send email to Dance@BreffniAcademy.com. Visit www.IrishDanceClasses.com.

Flamenco Enthusiasts Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 or 3 p.m. at the Maxine Patterson School of Dance. Any level welcome. If you would like to dance, accompany or sing, contact Laura Chason at laura_chason@yahoo.com. continued on page 40

by Rob Brezsny CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’re being compelled to get reacquainted with forbidden dreams and buried secrets and hidden truths. Be honest: It’s not so bad; it’s probably even a bit thrilling. Though it may generate some pungent and poignant dramas, you’ve got to admit that the dramas are pretty entertaining.

And besides, if you can find a way to feel amused as you cooperate with these forbidden dreams and buried secrets and hidden truths, they will ultimately dissolve obstacles that have been postponing your future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In her book *Traveling Mercies,* Ann Lamott says the two best kinds of prayer are “Help me, help me, help me” and “Thank you, thank you, thank you.” The former was appropriate for you to unleash a few weeks ago, Leo, but these days the latter makes more sense. I know some of you may think that’s a waste of time. Of what practical value is it to express gratitude for what you’ve already been given? Here’s why: Expressing exuberant thanks tends to attract into your life even more reasons to be thankful; it turns you into a magnet for blessings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When Martin Luther King Jr. was 12 years old, he was so depressed he tried to commit suicide. I’m glad he didn’t succeed. He grew up to be one of my heroes: a peaceful warrior who fought for justice with militant love. Studying his life, I learned that it’s possible for a man to have both a well-honed intellect and a fierce spiritual faith. He showed me that uplifting passion, lyrical language, and inventive imagination are essential elements of political activism. He proved you can be devoted to divine mysteries without turning into a fundamentalist fanatic who hates nonbelievers. In accordance with the astrological omens, Virgo, I urge you to draw inspiration from a hero who means as much to you as King does to me. For extra credit, find out how this indomitable soul managed to triumph over his or her life’s low points.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The disease of niceness cripples more lives than alcoholism,” said writer Raymond Chandler. That’s an exaggeration, in my opinion, but I think his point is important-- especially for you Libras right now. As much as I love your ability to cultivate harmony, seek out beauty, and find the common ground between people, I encourage you to let the sweet and polite sides of your nature recede into the background for a while. Emphasize feistiness and grit. Tap into the fiery, primal aspect of your nature that drove you out of your mother’s womb and into this world in the hour when you were born. Be inspired by the creator gods and goddesses of ancient myth, who playfully forged millions of beautiful things using wind, mud, tears, and lightning.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some people think of me as a pure Californian, marinated in Left Coast politics and raised on New Age memes. But the truth is I spent the first 12 years of my life in the Midwestern heartland, the next six years on the East Coast, then nine years in the South. I’m as mongrel a breed of American as it’s possible to be. Though I may bloom with Californian-style eccentricities, my roots are deep in down-to-earth cultural memes.

Now I’d like you to do for yourself what I just did, Scorpio, only more so. Remember in detail your origins.

Take inventory of the places that have helped make you who you are. Note wryly the differences between what people imagine you to be and what you know you are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Even though it’s illegal, marijuana is now America’s biggest cash crop, generating more revenue than corn and soybeans. Official government sources won’t acknowledge this fact, of course, and the major media would prefer to ignore it.

Let’s use this situation as a metaphor for your personal life, Sagittarius.

Meditate on the following three questions. (1) Is there a valuable asset that you neglect to account for when you take inventory of your total resources? (2) Is there a

Big Important Thing that you don’t fully acknowledge?

(3) Do you play down the power of a transformational agent that’s taboo or not fully accepted?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “The greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to see something,” wrote art critic John Ruskin. “To see clearly is poetry, prophecy, and religion, all in one.” Your assignment in the coming week, Capricorn, is to make Ruskin’s idea your method. In other words, lay aside everything you think you know, suspend your reflex to impose your beliefs on every situation you encounter, and behold the world exactly as it is. If you do it right, you’ll experience pleasure beyond measure. More than that, you’ll change everything you see into a more beautiful version of itself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Seven centuries ago, there were Christian religious fanatics in Europe who demanded that all women must cover their ears.

Why? Because the Virgin Mary had been inseminated through that part of her body by the Holy Spirit. The fanatics feared that other women might be susceptible to the influx of invisible ear- penetrating entities that weren’t so benevolent. And how does this relate to you?

While I’m not worried that you’ll be literally invaded, I do think you should be careful about what words and sounds you let slip into your ears. There’s a good chance you’ll be metaphorically impregnated by potent messages that arrive via that route. Make sure they’re positive messages that will make you thrive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Patches of yellow forsythias and blue gentian flowers have sprouted high in the Austrian Alps this winter, appearing where snow usually dominates the landscape. I predict that you’re about to experience a metaphorically similar phenomenon, Pisces. There’ll be an unprecedented blossoming in a situation that has previously been unable to support growth. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of your frozen assets began to thaw as well. w

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for $5 per month. Experienced fencers are welcome to join. Call 429-6918 or send email to savannahfencing@aol.com.

Savannah Jaycees for young professionals ages 21 to 39 is a Junior Chamber of Commerce that focuses on friendship, career development and community involvement. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is included and there is no charge for guests.

Call 961-9913 or visit www.savannahjaycees. com.

Savannah Kennel Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. from September through May at the Fire Mountain restaurant on Stephenson Avenue. Those who wish to eat before the meeting are encouraged to arrive earlier.

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Savannah’s First Pug Playday This group meets every first Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Savannah Dog Park at 41st and Drayton streets. All humans and dogs who live in a pug household are welcome. A donation to the Savannah Dog Park would be appreciated. Contact Mike or Melinda at kennedy.mike@comcast.net.

Savannah Newcomers Club is open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years.

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Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc. offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome.

Call Mahogany B. at 272-8329.

The Savannah Shag Club Savannah’s original shag club meets every Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Midtown at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Call 927-9439.

Shag-Beach Bop-Etc. Savannah hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. at Double’s, Holiday Inn/Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered. The lesson schedule is posted at www.shagbeachbop.com and announced each Monday. The dance lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Special cocktail prices are from 6:30-10 p.m. and their are hors d’ouerves. There is no cover charge.

Everyone is invited and welcomed into club membership. Call 927-4784 or 398-8784 or visit www.shagbeachbop.com.

The Studio Ongoing classes include Hip Hop/Funk on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Adult Beginner Ballet on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. There are a variety of advanced classes daily. The Studio is located at 2805 Roger Lacey Ave. just off the intersection of Skidaway and Victory. Call 695-9149 or 356-8383 or visit ww.thestudiosav.com.

Wheelchair and Disabled Ballroom Dance The Moon River Dancers now offer ballroom dance classes for people who are disabled. Classes are held the fourth Saturday of the month from 2-4:30 p.m. at Memorial Health’s The Rehabilitation Institute, 4700 Waters Ave. . For information, call Charleen Harden at 308-7307 or send e-mail to cwh0869@yahoo.com.

Youth Dance Program The West Broad Street YMCA, Inc. presents its Instructional Dance Program in jazz and ballet for kids 4 to 18. $30 per month for one class and $35 per month for both classes. Call 233-1951.

Fitness

A balanced life Student massage is offered at the Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc. Cost ranges from $30 to $40 for a one-hour massage and sessions are instructor supervised. Call 355-3011 for an appointment. The school is located at 6413B Waters Ave. www.ssomt. com.

Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for 8 sessions. 819-6463.

Free Counseling/Body Fat Testing by certified nutritional consultants. Muscle Quest Sports Nutrition Center, 109 Jefferson St. downtown. Call ahead to reserve a space at 232-4784.

Gentle Yoga Evening classes offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. and lunch classes Monday from noon to 1 p.m. $12 per evening class, $10 per lunchtime class. $75 for an eight-week session. Classes at The

Yoga Loft at Womancare, 800 E. 70th St. Call Lisa at 398-2588.

Jade Lotus Tai Chi Group Classes are offered Saturdays from 9:3011:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the Unity Church, 2320 Sunset Blvd. Dropin rate is $10, $8 for students or 10 classes for $80, $70 for students. All experience levels are welcome. Look on the web at www.jadelotustaichi.com.

The Jewish Education Alliance Join Amy Levy at 9:45 am on Fridays for yoga. Fee is $35 per month, Water Aerobics, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:30 am. Fee is $42 a month for up to 16 sessions, Step Aerobics will be offered at the JEA on Thursday’s at 6:15 am. Cost is $35 per month. Call Drew Edmonds at 3558111.

Ladies Living Smart fitness club provides nutritional education and exercise to encourage lifestyle changes at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. at 5:30 p.m. Call 447-6605.

Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Meditation Class Savannah Yoga Center is offering a meditation and Pranayama (breathing) class on Saturday mornings from 10-10:45 a.m. from January through March. Led by Amanda Westerfield, the class is free with a suggested donation of $5 per class. All donations will go to Park Place Outreach, formerly Savannah Runaways. Each quarter, SYC will choose a different local charity to donate to. Call Kelley J. Boyd at 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com.

Nia Movement Classes are offered at the Center for Holistic Healing at Memorial Health, 300 Bull St. on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:15-8:15 p.m. The cost is $12 for walk-ins or $105 for a 10-class punch card. Call 236-2131 or 3502467 or visit www.holistic.memorialhealth. com.

Pilates Classes are offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing, Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Four sessions are $30, eight sessions are $50.

Pre-register by calling 819-6463.

Pregnancy Yoga A special four-week session will be held before the Thanksgiving holiday on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:15 p.m. in offices located at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Pre-natal yoga helps mother-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor and delivery.

The instructor is Ann Carroll. Cost is $48 for once a week or $80 for twice a week for the 4-week session. Call 596-0584 or send email to ann@aikyayoga.com.

Savannah Yoga Center Three new classes will be offered in 2007.

Drop-ins are welcome. The new schedule is: Monday, 9-10:30 am Dynamic Flow All Levels w/ Sally; and 6-7:15 pm Yoga Basics w/ Heather. On Tuesday, 6-7:30 pm Dynamic Flow All Levels w/ Brent. On Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm Hot Yoga All Levels w/ Katie. On Thursday, 4:15-5:15 pm Teen Yoga w/ Heather (Ages 13+); and 6-7:15 pm All Levels Flow w/ Kelley. On Friday, 10–11:15 am Dynamic Flow All Levels w/ Sally; and 5:45-7 pm, Mellow Flow Yoga w/ Kate. On Saturday, 10-10:45 am Meditation

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Yoga For Round Bodies Explore yoga postures for the fuller figure while experiencing stress relief and the healing power of yoga. Six-week session is $70. Classes at The Yoga Loft at Womancare, 800 E. 70th St. Call Lisa at 398-2588.

The Yoga Room Monday: Vinyasa from 5-6:15 p.m., Open Flow Level I and II 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday: Yoga Flow Level II and III from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Yoga Flow Level I from 10-11:30 a.m. and Open Flow Level I and II from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday: Power Yoga from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Friday: Vinyasa from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Yoga Flow Level I from 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday: Yoga Flow Level I from 10-11:15 a.m., Power Yoga from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Seated Meditation from 1-1:30 p.m. Sunday: Vinyasa from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Yoga Flow Level II and III from 5-6:30 p.m. Drop-ins welcome.

Single class $12, 8-class package for $75 and 15-class package for $120. Eight-week sessions in Kripalu Yoga, Mommy and Me Yoga and Prenatal Yoga also are available for $75 for the session. Call 898-0361 or email svnnhyogaroom@aol.com..

Yogalates Classes are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing on Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. The cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for eight sessions. Call 819-6463.

Gay & Lesbian

First City Network Board Meeting Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org.

Gay AA Meeting meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 307 E. Harris St., second floor. For information, contact Ken at 398-8969.

Georgia Equality Savannah is the local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996.

Savannah Pride, Inc. meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend, for without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Patrick Mobley at 224-3238.

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w/ Amanda (suggested donation is $5. 100% of proceeds go to local charity); and 1112:15 pm All Levels Flow Yoga w/ Kelley.

On Sunday, 5-6 pm Community Flow Yoga w/ Amanda (cost is $5). The Savannah Yoga Center is located at 45 E. 40th St. Call Director Kelley Boyd at 441-6653, email kelley@savannahyoga.com or visit www. savannahyoga.com.

Tai Chi Classes are offered Mondays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Suite 203, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Four sessions are $30 or eight sessions are $50. Call 819-6463.

Teen Yoga Class Savannah Yoga Center is offering a class for teens 13 and up on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. The cost is $13 per class, $11 with a student ID, or an 8, 12 and 20-class card can be purchased for a discounted price.

Call Kelley J. Boyd at 441-6653 or visit www. savannahyoga.com.

Water aerobics at the JEA The Jewish Educational Alliance is offering aquatics classes. Call Shannon at 748-2393. classes taught by Debra Whalen R.Y.T. are offered Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Muscle Quest Sports Nutrition Center, 109 Jefferson St. downtown. $10 drop-in fee.

Call ahead to reserve a space at 232-4784.

Yoga of Breath and Sound Workshop will be held Feb. 1 from 7-9:30 p.m. at The Yoga Room, 15 Charlotte Rd. The workshop will feature Phil Jones, who will present a workshop on the didgeridoo and its application to regulated breathing exercises to enhance meditation. The cost is $20. Call 898-0361 or email svnnhyogaroom@aol.com for reservations. Space is limited.

Yoga at Memorial Health The Center for Holistic Healing at Memorial Health, 300 Bull St., offers Gentle Kripalu Yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-11:15 a.m.; Hatha Yoga on Mondays from 5:45-7 p.m.; Integral Yoga on Wednesdays from 5:45-7 p.m.; Hot Yoga on Fridays from 5:45-7 p.m., Amrit Yoga on Saturdays from 10-11:15 a.m. All classes are $12 for walk-ins, $70 for unlimited monthly classes or $105 for a 10-class punch card.

Call 236-2131 or 350-2467 or visit www. holistic.memorialhealth.com. Free Guided Meditation is offered Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and free Open Meditation is offered Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

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Standout is First City’s gay youth support group.

Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the FCN Headquarters, 307 E. Harris St., 3rd floor.

Call 657-1966.

What Makes A Family is a children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611.

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Be Stress Free Learn to go within, find balance -- access clarity, inner wisdom and peace. This free meditation group meets every first Saturday from noon to 9-10 a.m. at 6205 Abercorn St., No. 203. Arrive by 11:55 a.m. and go to the front door. To reserve a space, email Ellen Farrell, M.A. at ellenjfarrell@comcast. net or call 247-4263.

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Can’t sleep or stay asleep? Hypnosis and guided imagery works. Call 927-3432 for more information.

Case Management Program St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St., will sponsor a client assessment and referral service that assists individuals in obtaining health care and medical assistance, indigent services, housing and other social services. Call 4476605 or 232-2003.

Circle of Healing Connect, discuss, meditate and share energy with live-minded individuals in this free, inspirational circle of healing at the Center for Holistic Healing at Memorial Health, 300 Bull St. Call 236-2131.

Colors of Cancer Awareness Program will be offered Feb. 1 from 5-7 p.m. in the Lewis Cancer & Research Center Pavilion lobby. The focus will be on cancer protection and early detection. Call 819-5723.

Community Cardiovascular Council, Inc. offers free blood pressure checks Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1900 Abercorn St. Call 232-6624.

Community HealthCare Center is a non-profit organization that provides free medical care for uninsured individuals who work or live in Chatham County and do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. All patients receive free examinations, medicine through the patient assistance program and free lab work. Women receive free pap tests and mammograms. Call 692-1451 to see if you qualify for services. Located at 310 Eisenhower Dr., No. 5, Medical Center.

Dual Recovery Anonymous This 12-step program addresses all addictions and mental health recovery. Persons who are recovering from an addiction and a mental health problem can send e-mail to katkope@netscape.com for information.

Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324.

Every Step Counts Survivor Walk This monthly cancer survivors’ walk is free and open to all survivors and their loved ones. Call DeDe Cargill at 398-6654.

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings are conducted at three locations within St. Joseph’s/Candler. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:15-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, checks will be offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 to make an appointment. Checks are offered every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center.

No appointment is necessary. Checks will be offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578.

Free hearing & speech screening Every Thursday morning from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601.

Gastric Bypass Surgery Session Memorial Health Bariatrics presents free informational sessions every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Medical Education Auditorium with Dr. John Angstadt and other staff members, who discuss obesity and the surgical process. Free. Call 350-DIET or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.

Georgia Cares Medicare Part D Assistance The toll-free hotline is 1-800-669-8387.

Getting to Know the Food Pyramid is a seminar that will be presented Feb. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605.

HIV/AIDS and STD awareness My Brothaz Home, Inc., a local nonprofit HIV/AIDS organization, offers free HIV/ AIDS and STD awareness training, risk reduction counseling and prevention case management to individual males and groups of males. Call 231-8727.

Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic is offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler and Emory.

Patients can receive pre and post-operative care at the clinic rather than travel to Atlanta. Call Karen Traver, R.N. Transplant Coordinator, at 819-8350.

La Leche League of Savannah Call Phoebe at 897-9261.

Lose Weight like Mark Merlis on Dateline. Safe, effective, reasonable cost. Researchers at the University of Connecticut found that people who used hypnosis lost 60 percent more weight than any other method. The Alpha Institute, 927-3432.

Mammograms St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit. SJ/C accepts most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify.

Mamograms will be performed Feb. 1 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group-Islands.

Mammograms will be performed Feb. 6 and 20 at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group-Rincon. Mammograms will be performed Feb. 7 and 21 at St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group-Pembroke. Call 819-6800 for appointments.

Memorial Health blood pressure check are offered free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 3507587.

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Dolphin Project of Georgia Boat owners, photographers and other volunteers are needed to help conduct scientific research which will take place one weekend during the months of January, April, July and October. Must be at least 18 years old. Call 232-6572 or visit www.

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Take a walk on the wild side at the Oatland Island Education Center.

The “Native Animal Nature Trail� features a variety of live animals and landscapes and winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats. Located 5 miles east of downtown off the Islands Expressway. M-F:9 a.m.-4 p.m. and most Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $3 per person for everyone over 4. 898-3980 or visit www.oatlandisland.org.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center Visit the center to discover the Georgia coast. The exhibits and aquariums are home to more than 100 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, corals and other interesting sea creatures. Beach Discovery Walks are offered Fridays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Call 786-5917 for information about current programs. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children 3-16. The center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Tuesdays when it is open 9 a.m. to noon.

Volunteers for Tybee Marine Center Tybee Marine Science Center is looking for volunteers interested in supporting educational programs. Help is needed with touch tank presentations, animal care, special events, sea turtle monitoring, outreach programs, gift shop and office duties. Call 7865917 or visit www.tbeemsc.org.

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Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Club meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the center, 1910 Abercorn St. 447-6605.

The Garden Guide of the Lower South The release of the third edition of this guide, put together by the Trustees Garden Club of Savannah, is available in stores or it can be ordered by mail for $24.50. Checks should be made payable to Trustees Garden Club and mailed to Box 24215, Savannah, 314054215. Include your complete name and address with your order. All procedds go to the club’s beautification and restoration projects.

Seth Material Book Discussion Group If you’ve read these concepts and would like to discuss them with others, call 224-2120.

The group will meet Mondays at 6 p.m. for 8 weeks. There is no cost.

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Chanted Office of Compline The Service of Compline, �Saying good night to God,� is chanted Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. by the Compline Choir of Christ Church Savannah (Episcopal), located on Johnson Square.

Christian Businessmen’s Committee meets for a prayer breakfast every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Peggy Lynn’s Country Cooking, 3718 Ogeechee Rd. Call 964-4297.

Ekklesia, The Church Do church in a casual and relaxed setting on Saturday nights. Fellowship begins at 6 p.m., praise and worship at 6:30 p.m. in the BSU building on Abercorn between the Publix Shopping Center and the Armstrong campus. Call 596-4077.

Energy Share Circle at Dovestar Experience the power of healing energy through reiki, alchemical body work, shamaballa and yoga bodywork every Friday at 7 p.m. Free. 11911 Middleground Rd. Call 920-0801.

Manifestation Gathering at Dovestar is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Learn ancient techniques to connect with your personal power to insure success for all your wishes for prosperity on a mental, emotional, physical and spiritual level. Free. Call 920-0801.

Meditation Group This free meditation group meets every first Saturday day from 9-10 a.m. at 6205 Abercorn St., No. 203. Arrive by 11:55 a.m. and go to the front door. To reserve a space, email Ellen Farrell, M.A. at ellenjfarrell@comcast.net or call 247-4263.

Nicodemus by Night An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St. Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) meet Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St., Savannah. Call Janet Pence at 247-4903.

Savannah Buddhist Sitting Group meets Sundays from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, on Habersham Street at East Harris and East Macon Streets, on Troup Square. Please

arrive and be seated no later than 8:55 a.m.

Sitting and walking meditation and Dharma talk or reading. All practices are welcome.

Newcomers should contact Cindy Beach, lay ordained Soto Zen Buddhist, at 429-7265 for sitting instruction.

Soka Gakkai of America (SGI-USA) SGI-USA is an American Buddhist movement for world peace that practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO. For information, call SGI-USA at 232-9121.

Thank You God, for Onions is a children’s book written by Savannah Christian Church NextGEN Spiritual Growth Pastor Mark Tenniswood. It is for children ages 4-8 and costs $15. The books are available at The Source bookstore at the church.

Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church Services begin Sunday at 10 a.m. at 707 Harmon St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. On Feb. 4, Michael Freeman, M. Div., will present Desmond Tutu and the Art of Forgiveness. For information, call 2336284 or 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com.

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Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah A liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. The service will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Troup Square Sanctuary. For information, call 234-0980, or send e-mail to uusav@comcast.net or visit www.jinglebellchurch org. The Uncommon Denomination.

Unity of Savannah A church of unconditional love and acceptance. Sunday service is at 11 a.m. Youth church and childcare also are at 11 a.m.

2320 Sunset Blvd. Call 355-4704 or visit www.unityofsavannah.org.

Warriors of Christian Poetics Seeking Christian poets, rappers and singers for a Christian poetry troupe. Call 912-4504827.

Wildwood United Methodist  Church invites you to its morning worship at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday followed by Sunday morning worship fellowship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Wildwood UMC is located at 4912 Garrard Ave. east of the south end of the Chatham Parkway.

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Memorial group meditation sessions are offered free to the public every Tuesday from 5:30-6 p.m. on the third floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine.

Memorial heart risk assessment is held once a month at FitnessOne. The appointment takes about 40 minutes and the cost is $50. Call Midge at 350-4042.

Joint Replacement Lecture This free orthopedic lecture series is held the third Tuesday of each month from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in the Medical Education Auditorium at Memorial Health to educate the community about the risk factors of arthritis, the prevention of arthritis and medical and surgical joint replacement. To register, call 350-3603.

Memorial Health SET Focus Group This is a program to encourage Sickle Cell patients ages 11 to 18 and their parents/ caregivers to learn more about Sickle Cell disease. Call Donna at 350-5616 or Saundra at 350-3396.

Smoke Stoppers will hold an orientation class on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. The program involves seven classes over three weeks and costs $100. Call 819-6718.

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Immaculate 4 bedroom 2 bath brick home in Golf course community. Effingham County Schools. Cathedral ceilings with beautiful arched windows. Great Room with Fireplace and separate Dining Room. Cherry cabinets. Fenced back yard. Call LaTrelle for your viewing of this well priced home in Lost Plantation 2 658-7777.

H-4678 $194,900

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Apartments for Rent HISTORIC DISTRICT: Gardens on Jones

Luxurious 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath condo. Secure garage p a r k i n g, e l evato r, ce nt ra l courtyard, washer/dryer. Close t o e v e r y t h i n g ! Av a i l a b l e 01/01/07. $1,600/month. No pets. Call Monica at 912-547-0688 or mrama1@hotmail.com.

203 EaST YORK STREET #2 2 BR, 1 BA, parlor apartment, kitchen with new dishwasher, electric stove, refrigerator, disposal, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, central heat and air, large walk-in closet. No pets. $1200/mo.

MIDTOWN 2 bedrooms, 1 Bath plus Sunroom. Renovated, central heat/air. $650 monthly.

Call 912-429-9600.

Available for sale as partial or entire floors!

Unparalleled expansive city views. For pricing, appointments and complete details of the Drayton Tower...

Call Dicky Mopper 912.663.5500 dmopper@mopper-stapen.com

912.238.0874

Roommate Wanted BEAUTIFUL ECLECTIC Artist’s Home!

Spacious bedroom. Beautiful features. Paintings, Mosaics.

Tons of natural light. HUGE yard. W/D, Tile. Bonaventure area just outside Downtown.

Furnishings available. $400. NO DRUGS. 912-856-2967.

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Cars 2004 LEXUS GX470 Factory warranty, 1-owner, 35K miles. Email me at susanbroatch@googlemail.com

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Paint & Body Work Reasonably Priced Insurance Claims We buy wrecks

355-5932

VW BUG, 1974, Gold Super Beetle. Factor y sunroof, custom wheels. Needs TLC. $1200 OBO. Call 912-210-1406 or SMALL UPSTAIRS office at Bahia 912-355-5230.

Bleu Marina. Office has beautiful view overlooking the Wilming- 930 ton River. $695/includes utilities.

SUVs Call 354-2283.

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614 EaST duffY STREET 2 BR, 2 BA apt. Living room, kitchen, CHA. $875/mo.

15 E. YORK STREET

www.savannahsbest properties.com Savannah Real Estate Investments, Inc. 912-921-1000

$150,000 as low as $748/month. Call Paul on 912-257-9500.

214 b WEST paRK avEnuE 2 BR, 1 BA apartment with claw tub, living room, kitchen with hardwood floors, central heat air. No pets. Available mid February. $800/mo.

813 EaST 37Th STREET (lOWER) 1 BR, 1 BA with claw tub, kitchen with electric stove, living room, stacked washer dryer, shared yard. Off street parking, central heat and air, hardwood floors. $600/mo.

Ask About Opportunity for Deep Water Dock Use 5 Rio Road: NEW 3BR, 2BA, home w/wrap-around porch.

Near malls, hospitals & downtown. Island Living, Marsh view & Island Breeze, Public boat ramp 1 block away. www.savannahsbest properties.com 112 Inca: Spacious, brick/siding home w/lots of updating, efficiency apt. or mother-in-law suite also on property. www.savannahsbest properties.com 621 Derrick Inn Rd.: Good starter home w/2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large yard. www.savannahsbest properties.com Waterfront Apt.: Furnished 1BR, efficiency apt. on the Forest River. www.savannahsbest properties.com 425 Tibet Avenue: 1-3BR, 2BA Apt. unit across from Largo-Tibet Elementary, near malls & hospitals.

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY?

106a EaST andERSOn STREET 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo. Living room, kitchen, hardwood floors, off-street parking, washer/dryer, water/trash/ sewer included. $900/mo.

445 jEffERSOn 2 BR, 1 BA apartment, furnished kitchen with pantry, built-in microwave, living room, stack washer and dryer, total electric, No pets. Available Mid February. $850/mo.

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Homes for Rent

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NICE 2BR Apartment for Rent 2BR / 1 Bath, lower 1/2 of duplex in Baldwin Park (near 40th & Price). Owner lives upstairs. Totally renovated, CHA, some wood floors, W/D, dishwasher, security system. No utilities included. $750/month plus deposit. 912-856-4330.

NICELY FURNISHED 4-room Lincoln Street carriage house with hardwood/tile floors throughout.

Complete kitchen w/nook, offstreet parking. $845/month, $235/week, utilities included.

231-9464.

CHEVY TAHOE LT ‘03, Brown, DVD & 6 disc CD changer, tan leather, 3rd row, loaded. Sacrifice $16.900. Call 912-704-3124

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