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Volume 6 • Number 32 • May 2 — May 8 • Savannah’s News, Arts, & Entertainment Weekly • www.connectsavannah.com

A dream deferred Cultural Arts Theatre brings classic A Raisin in the Sun to the black box page 28

Is it safe? page 6

Bad news page 10

Singin’ circle page 18

Guys & Dolls page 29

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Contents

Volume 6, No. 32, May 02, 2007 On the cover: Aleta Alston-Toure, Demond Davis, Priscilla Swindell

Spotlight 33 FWD 12

Lead Story 6

Art Patrol 30

Culture 28 Theatre

Raisin in the Sun

News & Opinion 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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29 Theatre

Guys & Dolls

Editor’s Note All the news that flits Feedback Readers have their say Free Speech Why the media sucks Fishman Waking up FWD Interesting e-mails we got Blotter From SPD reports News of the Weird Chuck Shepherd’s latest Earthweek The week on your planet Talk of the Town See what you did last week

30 Art Patrol

Exhibitions and openings 32 Pop! Bruuuuuce

Movies 33 Spotlight

Spider-Man v. 3.0

34 Screenshots

All the flicks that fit

Quenching Thirst

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The 411 5 37 42 44

Vibes 18 Music Feature

Songwriters’ Circle 20 Music Menu

Gigs ala Carte 22 Connect Recommends Concerts of Note 23 Soundboard Who’s playing and where

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Week at a Glance Our best bets for cool stuff to do Happenings All the stuff, all the time Free Will Astrology Rob Breszny’s look at your stars Sudoku Puzzle It’s all the rage Crossword Puzzle Mental Fun

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Thursday, May 3 Entelechy 2007

What: This is the Savannah College of Art and Design’s annual student show for interactive and game design artwork, and will feature 3-D modeling, concept art, installation art, Web design, game design and more. When: Now through May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: River Club, 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Cost: Free and open to the public.

Glance

Club Mud Spring Sale and Exhibition

What: View and purchase original artworks created by students enrolled in the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art at Georgia Southern University. When: May 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and May 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Ceramic and Sculpture Studio, 236 Forest Dr., Statesboro.

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First Saturday

SCAD opens Guys and Dolls

What: The story of a group of small-time gamblers and the ladies in their lives. The original 1951 Broadway production won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When: May 3, 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre.

Cost: $10 for the general public and $5 for students with ID and seniors.

The Historic Savannah Theatre’s Broadway on Bull Street continues What: Excerpts of some of the most beloved musicals in Broadway history. When: May 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. and May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 3 p.m. Where: 222 Bull St. Cost: Adults $33 and 17 and under $16. Info: Call 233-7764.

Friday, May 4 Arts on the River

What: Fine arts and crafts will be displayed, demonstrated and sold, and there will be live entertainment, food and more. When: May 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to midnight and May 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: River Street.

Cost: Free. Info: 234-0294 or www.riverstreetsavannah. com.

Shriner’s Parade and Shrine Marketplace

What: The marketplace will feature local and regional arts and crafts vendors. When: Marketplace open all day May 4 and 5. The parade will be held May 5 at 10 a.m., beginning on Wheaton Street at Spencer Elementary, west on Wheaton/Liberty to East Broad, south on East Broad to East Gwinnett. Where: Marketplace on the second floor of the Savannah Civic Center. Cost: Free.

SCAD Sand Arts Festival What: The Savannah College of Art and Design hosts this annual festival with competitions in sand castle design, sand sculpture, sand relief and wind sculpture. When: May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: North Beach on Tybee Island Cost: Free and open to the public.

SCAD Kayak Launch

What: Students from Tom Gattis’ Marine Design Studio 1 classes designed and built two full-scale tandem kayak prototypes, and will have a launching ceremony.

When: May 4 from 2:30-3 p.m. Where: Lake Mayer, at Montgomery Cross Road and Sallie Mood Drive.

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What: American Idol finalist Stephanie Edwards highlights this event, with Delta Sigma Theta sorority partnering with the Telfair Museum of Art for “May Week First Saturday for Kids.” Dance, music, spoken word, poetry, art workshops, and more.

When: Workshops 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (by reservation only: call 790-8823).

Performances including Stephanie Edward 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Neises Auditorium. Storytelling in ArtZeum at noon.

Where: Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts.

Cost: Free.

First Friday for Folk Music

What: The 131st First Friday will feature award-winning Virginia singer/songwriter Ron Fetner, the Atlanta duo Arlington Priest and Savannah’s own Melanie Mirande. When: May 4 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Where: The fellowship hall of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn St. Cost: $2 donation. Info: Call Hank Weisman at 786-6953.

Cultural Arts Theatre opens A Raisin in the Sun

What: Directed by Clinton D. Powell, the cofounder of the Spitfire Poetry Group, this play by Lorraine Hansberry examines the Youngers, a three-generation African-American family that lives in a decrepit apartment building. The matriarch, Lena Younger, receives an insurance check after the death of her husband, and puts the money down on a house in an allwhite neighborhood. When: May 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. and May 6 and 13 at 3 p.m. Where: Black Box at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. Cost: $10 general admission, $7 senior or student with *D. Info: 651-6782 or 6783 or www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Savannah Children’s Theatre Presents Dancin’ Through the Decades When: May 4 at 8 p.m. and May 5 at 3 p.m. Where: Savannah Children’s Theatre, E. Victory Drive. Cost: $5.

Savannah Derby Devils vs. the Classic City Rollergirls

What: Roller derby for the third and final game of the season as the Derby Devils take on the Classic City Rollergirls from Athens. Live music from The Flaming Yawn will be present-

First Friday Fireworks on the River

What: Celebrate the beginning of the weekend with a spectacular fireworks show. When: May 4 at 9:30 p.m.

Where: River Street. Cost: Free.

Saturday, May 5

Thunderbolt Museum Society’s Annual Street Fair

What: This event will include a rummage sale of furniture, household items, toys and plants, plus arts and crafts, food, music, storytime and a visit from the Puppet People. When: May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Thunderbolt Museum. Cost: Free. Info: 351-0836 or thunder50@comcast.net.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

What: A festival designed to bring entertainment, history, prizes and information about the Latin culture to Savannah. When: May 5 from 1-9 p.m. Where: Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Cost: Free.

Daffin Park Centennial Celebration

What: The city’s year-long celebration will continue with a guided walking tour of Daffin Park and the surrounding Parkside neighborhood. The one-hour tour will be given by Beth Reiter and will provide an overview of the history and design of the park and the neighborhood that developed around it. When: May 4 at 4:30 p.m. Where: Daffin Park. Cost: Free.

Concerts on Skidaway

What: The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed hand bell choir, will present sacred, secular and popular music, including rock n’ roll tunes arranged just for hand bells. When: May 5 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond Causeway. Cost: $20.

Info: Emily Kehler, 598-0151.

Sunday, May 6

Jack Malitz and Miriam Slotin Levy Memorial Concert

What: The Savannah Sinfonietta will perform classical overtures and Broadway tunes. When: May 4 at 3 p.m.

Where: Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: 355-8111.

Reel Savannah Presents The Wind That Shakes the Barley

What: Workers in 1920 Ireland unite to form volunteer guerrilla armies to face ruthless squads shipped from Britain to block Ireland’s bid for independence. Damien abandons his career as a doctor and joins his brother in the fight for freedom. When: May 6 at 7 p.m. Where: Victory Square Stadium 9 Theaters. Cost: $7, cash only.

Tuesday, May 8

Terrific Tuesdays Speaker Series

What: Joe Amato, owner of Seventh Heaven Antiques Mall, will teach guests how to evaluate their own antiques. When: May 8 at 3:30 p.m. Where: Magnolia Manor on the Coast in Richmond Hill. Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: Julie Gartside, 756-5400. w

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What: The Sand Gnats take on the Charleston RiverDogs May 3, then play the Rome Braves May 4 through 6.

When: May 3, 4 and 5 at 7:05 p.m. and May 6 at 1 p.m.6 Where: Grayson Stadium on East Victory Drive. Cost: Box seats $9.50, reserved $7.50 and general admission $6.

Info: Call 351-9150.

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ed and there will be raffles for prizes. Spectators can get close to the action in the “suicide seating” where they may end up with a rollergirl in their laps, or bring their own seating and sit at a comfortable distance. There also is bleacher seating. After, party with the rollergirls at Bogey’s at 11414 Abercorn St. When: May 4 at 8 p.m.

Where: Super Goose Sports, 3700 Walling St. Cost: $12 at the door or $10 in advance. Info: 1-800-838-3006 or brownpapertickets.com.

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News & Opinion

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Assuring the safety of nuclear power plants remains a challenging task Editor’s Note: As part of our mission to deliver quality reporting on local environmental issues, we present the third and final installment of Kathleen Graham’s series on the resurgence of the nuclear power industry in Georgia. The first, “Atomic Spring,” was an overview of the current situation; the second, “Endless power, endless cost,” dealt with the difficult economics of a move toward more nuclear energy; and this piece deals with safety and security issues.

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fter the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon, fears of strikes against other similarly unconventional targets flourished. Believing at the time that nuclear power plants made likely targets, the federal government spent over $1 billion beefing up security measures at plants nationwide.

In February 2005, FBI director Robert Mueller testified before the Senate Committee on Intelligence about concerns of attacks at various sites in the U.S., specifically identifying nuclear power plants as vulnerable.

In his address before the Senate, Mueller stated, “America is awash in desirable targets—those that are symbolic like the U.S. Capitol and the White House—as well as the many infrastructure targets, like nuclear power plants, mass transit systems, bridges and tunnels, shipping and port facilities, financial centers, and airports.”

Mueller claimed terrorist groups such as Al Qa’ida had already recognized, and continue to recognize, nuclear facilities as potential targets.

While nuclear power plants may or may not be attainable targets for terrorists, their ability to generate a steady flow of electricity without pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere has made them attractive to governments and utility companies.

However, environmental and public interest groups argue that the costs (not just economic) far outweigh the benefits afforded by nuclear power, and in the event of an accident or attack, the impact to the economy, to the environment and to us would be significant.

Beth Thomas of Southern Nuclear Operating Company maintains today’s nuclear power plants are safe and equipped with the tools and manpower needed to safely manage an attack or accident.

“Prior to September 11, 2001, nuclear power plants were the most secure facilities of any industrial site in the nation,” says Thomas. “Since 9/11 the nuclear industry has taken a number of steps to

reinforce, enhance and increase our security measures.”

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which oversees the operation and licensing of nuclear power plants around the country, holds nuclear plants to the highest standards, according to Thomas.

“Southern Company has been operating nuclear energy plants safely and securely for more than 25 years,” Thomas insists. “They operate safely every day.”

In August of 2006, Southern Company applied to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for an Early Site Permit (ESP) at Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro, Georgia. If granted, an ESP would allow Southern Company the opportunity to build additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle.

Several environmental and public interest groups filed a petition opposing Southern Company’s ESP. The groups raised several concerns, one of them being Southern Company’s failure to address the environmental impacts of possible intentional attacks.

While the NRC disregarded that par-

They’re very safe facilities. They’re safely run, and they’re safely managed.

They operate safely everyday

ticular contention, Sara Barczak, Safe Energy director of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE), maintains it’s worth bearing in mind. “Unfortunately, I think by nature, we react to a crisis, versus ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’” says Barczak.

In the event of an attack or accident at a nuclear facility anywhere in the world, Barczak worries that enthusiasm for nuclear power could wane and prove costly to the overall industry.

“Even if you don’t have a terrorist attack, if you have an accident tomorrow, that’s going to really change the public receptivity of this technology,” Barczak insists. “When you’re looking at the big picture, do you sink your money into technologies that just by human error or some madman attack could freeze the global industry?”

Some of Barczak’s concern stems from the poor rating bestowed on many U.S. plants by the NRC regarding their lack of preparedness for a terrorist attack. In 1991, the NRC began testing response to mock attacks. They identified significant weaknesses in 46 percent of U.S. nuclear plants between 1991-2001.

Had the attacks been real, the result would have led to damage to the reactor core and the likely release of radiation.

According to Nolan Hertel, professor of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering at Georgia Tech, much of the public fear regarding the nuclear industry is unwarranted.

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sure their peaceful agendas.

In any case, Hertel believes something like a covert nuclear weapons program is not financially feasible for most developing countries.

“You will find that the safeguarding of nuclear materials is being addressed as a principal component design of the new fuel cycles and plant designs,” explains Hertel.

“Furthermore, the decision for a state to pursue a nuclear weapons program is a difficult and costly one. Many developing countries simply would not have a large enough GDP to pay for such a program.”

Still, obstacles and economics have scarcely kept other countries from trying (Iran) and/or from succeeding (North Korea) to build a nuclear program, whether for peaceful or violent purposes. “North Korea did have a nuclear weapon, and they may have more,” says Hertel.

“However, they’ve pursued such a path at great expense to their nation and their people.”

And what about countries like Iran, which insist on the peaceful nature of their nuclear programs but raise suspicions by refusing international inspections?

“It is not simple to hide a weapons program, but one could be hidden,” says Hertel, adding that more invasive inspections and monitoring of programs should be allowed.

“Then it would be really difficult to hide such a program under the cover of a civilian program,” he says. “I think Iran is a case in point here; they limit access to their program. One might do well to give the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) even more authority to inspect nuclear programs throughout the world, and it’s likely this will be built into the global nuclear economy as it grows.”

Despite opposition to the nuclear industry, Hertel maintains nuclear energy must remain a part of the mix of energy resources.

“Diversification is desirable,” he says.

“Nuclear power has to be part of the mix of energy sources if we are to meet the future base load energy needs of the world without increasing greenhouse gas emissions.”

SACE and others argue there are alternatives. Leadership, and perhaps some of the heavy subsidies granted to industries like nuclear, can help realize those alternatives.

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In 1991, the NRC began testing a nuclear power plant’s response to mock attacks. The regulatory body identified significant weaknesses in the responses of 46 percent of U.S. nuclear plants between 1991- 2001.

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“The controversy is principally driven by an incomplete understanding of the science and technology associated with nuclear technology,” explains Hertel, “as well as the unfounded perception that technology for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste is not mature. There is often the misguided perception that nuclear weapons and power reactors are directly linked.”

Hertel’s assurance in the safety and security of nuclear power plants remains high, especially since 9/11.

“It’s in the best interest of the industry for the nuclear power generators to ensure the protection of their plants,” he contends. “In recent visits to a nuclear power plant, I was quite impressed by the redundant security measures that are not readily visible to the casual visitor inside the plant.”

Sara Barczak expresses less confidence than Hertel and the utility companies.

“The Union of Concerned Scientists has a very extensive nuclear oversight program, and they’re not an organization that is for or against nuclear,” explains Barczak. “They recently came out with a paper that said they don’t believe the current fleet of nuclear facilities is safe or operated safely.”

According to its website, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) argues the safety record of nuclear power plants is far from clean, stating the UCS “continues to find and expose safety problems at individual plants, in industry standards, and in the failure of regulators to take effective action.”

The exposure has led to the upgrading of safety regulations, the shutting down of unsafe plants, and modifications to emergency procedures. But this supervision and regulation may be more the exception than the rule in other parts of the world, and Barczak is concerned that a global nuclear industry might not be as thoroughly managed.

“So you want nuclear reactors in Mali or Iran?” she asks. “That gets into the argument I think a lot of environmentalists, a lot of people in general, don’t talk about, which is this bigger global picture of nuclear proliferation. We see the link here between spreading nuclear technologies around the world, and how that will logically increase the spread of nuclear material across the globe and into the wrong hands.”

Nolan Hertel insists the industry is wellmonitored, though he encourages broadening the authority of international agencies like the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) to more effectively monitor the nuclear programs of other countries and en-

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Breaking the news — literally T

he time for voting in our annual Best of Savannah reader’s poll is over, and we’re now in the process of counting votes.

However, we’re still soliciting entries in the “Best of ” cover competition.

Local artists and photographers can submit works for the cover of that special issue, hitting stands May 23.

The winning entry will be the most compelling and original image portraying some aspect of Savannah or local life. But we’re not going to micromanage you on this one -- use your imagination! For more info, see our house ad on page 38.

Apparently the powers-that-be at Georgia Public Broadcasting didn’t want Bill Moyers’s powerful new documentary Buying the War to be seen by very many Georgians.

So they moved the show from its nationally scheduled slot -- Wednesday, April 25, at 9 p.m. -- to this past Sunday afternoon, traditionally one of the lowest-viewership time periods there is.

I managed to watch the whole thing online at www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/btw/ watch.html/. I recommend you do so as

well if you haven’t yet seen the piece.

While Buying the War contains little new information, taken as a whole it’s an absolutely devastating indictment of how easily the American media was manipulated -beaten into submission, really -- at the onset of the war in Iraq.

Beginning with the now-notorious March 6, 2003, “scripted” press conference with President Bush -- in which he let slip the fact that he had on his podium a prescreened list of friendly reporters, one of whom famously asked with a smile, “How is your faith guiding you?” -- the documentary goes on to detail the media’s eagerness to pass on pro-war opinion as straight news, the months of bogus front-page stories in the New York Times detailing Iraqi WMDs, and the flag-waving ascension of Fox News and the rest of the “patriotism police,” as one interviewee calls them.

Most disturbing to me was the segment highlighting the fact that so many completely discredited pro-war voices from 2002-2003 -- whose every prediction was not only wrong, but spectacularly, preposterously wrong -- not only are still employed in the media, they seem to have gotten promotions, including Bill Kristol (Fox News), Peter Beinart (Time) and Michael Gerson (Washington Post).

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Moyers’s documentary brought back to me the chilling solitude that many of us felt during that surreal period of American history, when time seemed to slow down even as the drive to war sped up, when otherwise thoughtful people seemed to be drugged into a haze, as if Obi-Wan Kenobi had waved his hand and said, “This isn’t the war you’re looking for.”

It sounds crazy now, but during the runup to the war and the invasion’s first months -- remember “Shock and Awe?” -- there was a general feeling in my business that you were putting your livelihood on the line if you even suggested there might be an alternative to going to war.

I was one of the few -- perhaps the only -- local media figure to publish anything remotely skeptical about the war in those early days. For this I was called a “peace monkey” by a local talk radio host (certainly the lamest, least-offensive epithet I’ve ever been called at any point in my career; maybe that’s one reason that guy is no longer on the air).

At one point during that weird time we had a “Best of Savannah” category called “Person You Most Love to Hate.” When we tallied the votes and discovered that George W. Bush was not only the winner but far and away the winner, we had a choice to make.

Now that it’s trendy not to like Bush, no one would think twice about it. But at the time it was a real issue.

Our previous publisher suggested that it might be best if we just pretended it didn’t happen, and instead promote the runner-up to the top spot. I maintained that there’s no reason to hold a “Best of Savannah” contest at all if we aren’t going to give the top spot to the top vote-getter, no matter who it is.

I won the debate, narrowly. And life -and Connect Savannah, and unfortunately the war -- went on.

It’s as a shout-out to Bill Moyers that I chose the guest column on page 10 this week by Christine Tatum of the Society of Professional Journalists, explaining some steps that journalists need to take in order to regain our collective credibility on matters both large and small, in war and in peace.

(Also because it was free!)

As we go to press we just found about the appearance of Savannah’s own Stephanie Edwards of American Idol fame this weekend at the Jepson Center. I apologize for not having more about this in the paper, but frankly there wasn’t time to do much with the information but list it in Week at a Glance and in Jim Reed’s Music Menu beginning on page 20. w

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necessarily deterrents to crime. Criminal psychopaths, like Cho Seung-hui, would’ve carried out his plan, even if law enforcement officers were dotted all over the campus.

The outcome would be 50/50.

Maybe a law enforcement officer would have put Cho down for the count – or maybe the exact opposite would occur. If students were allowed to carry on campus (given they had their carry-concealed permit), Cho might not have killed as many innocent people.

It is a very unfortunate incident that something like this happened at an institute of learning. Questions do need to be asked and answered, as Mr. Livingston puts it, but his answer to the “Do we need more gun control?” question is the wrong one.

Gun control only restricts the law-abiding citizen from protecting himself, while it assists the criminal in committing their crimes. The criminal will always find a way to get their hands on a gun.

Lets start again by looking at the right questions.

David Dukes

Spare some change, Savannah

Editor, As a living, breathing, working class citizen of Savannah, I’ve noticed a lot of about this tiny city in a very short period of time.

After befriending some of the local “homeless” people, I’ve also have been able to see this beautiful city in a completely different light.

Savannah is a very tight-kept community. Not much has changed since its birth practically. There is a pretty large number of homeless people in Savannah. If you have lived, or even visited for more than a couple of days, chances are you’ve probably seen the homeless problem first hand.

A relatively popular bar in downtown

Savannah recently turned away a dear friend of mine. He is homeless. He does not smell, and he doesn’t cause any problems for anyone, yet he was turned away from this bar after stopping in for a beer.

This is unbelievable. As much as I understand the issue from a business point of view, it’s equally as disturbing. These people are human beings. Probably better off than any of us, who are struggling, just keep up in our society. The homeless live off what you throw away, what you are willing to give. If we all did that, the world would probably be a better place.

I personally see these people, and I just think to myself “I could so easily be in their situation.” I think a lot of people could relate as well if they bothered to take the time to. There are plenty of organizations that are trying to improve the problem, but sadly, none of them have a legal leg to stand on.

Some of us are lucky enough to be born into wealth. Some of us are lucky enough to have people around us who care. Others however are not. People are people. They are from all walks of life.

Sadly, I do not have a full understanding of these laws (since they are all a bit contrived). I do not know how to make homelessness “legal.” All I know is that something should be done.

As much as I respect the “work programs” that the local police carry with the sentencing of a homeless person, it’s a temporary fix, a false security and false form of consideration.

So Savannah, the next time you sneer, turn your nose up, turn away, or even unjustly arrest a homeless person, just think of how easily you could be on the other end of the spectrum.

You are just lucky enough to have rights to protect you simply because you have a roof over your head.

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Regarding Gordon Livingston’s “Lessons And seriously – what AVERAGE (Cho unlearned,” I couldn’t disagree more with is most certainly not the average criminal) Mr. Livingston on certain points. criminal goes and buys a gun legally to comHindsight is 20/20 – of course people are mit murder? Not many, the statistics suggoing to believe that we could’ve absolutely, gest. positively, prevented the Virginia Tech inciLet’s forget about the banning of firearms dent from happening (because everything – it just wouldn’t be effective, and that’s just is so clear, after the fact) – even despite the the clear-cut truth. In order for a weapon fact that the Virginia Tech incident was abban to be successful, you have to remove solutely random. every single weapon in the United States, If guns were outright banned here in and that’s just not feasibly possible. the United States, Cho Seung-hui would’ve Mr. Livingston does make a good point figured out a way to do the same exact about law enforcement officers, however. thing (hell, you can find whatever weapon They are only responders (and not even that you want on the street.) Of course, there great at responding to incidents), and not

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| Free Speech by Christine Tatum

News & Opinion

Journalists

gone wild

Media must re-commit to ethical coverage that’s accurate, fair and independent

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n the public’s eyes, just about the only folks struggling with believability issues more than the Bush administration are journalists.

And journalists largely have themselves to thank for that.

Newsrooms nationwide are now observing Ethics in Journalism Week, and they have a sorry state of affairs to consider.

Since the mid-1980s, Americans have been increasingly skeptical of the information they receive from the news media, and no major news outlet has escaped the trend, according to The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press.

Last year, only 19 percent of people surveyed by the Project for Excellence in Journalism said they believed “all or most” of what they read in their daily newspaper, a drop of 10 points in eight years. Another 40 percent believed only “a good deal” of what they read in the paper.

The loss of public trust should come as no surprise. Journalists have been caught making up stories (Jayson Blair, formerly of The New York Times, and others); rushing stories into the public domain (“Al Gore is our next president. No, make that George Bush. No, make that …”); accepting payment from the government in exchange for news coverage (three journalists formerly at El Nuevo Herald in Miami, and others); plagiarizing (too many culprits to name here); and juicing their stories with loaded language and sensational imagery (again, we don’t have enough space to start naming names).

Business agendas are also getting in the way of good journalism. What else would explain an ABC reporter’s “story” about a medical procedure that just happened to play a starring role in the episode of Grey’s Anatomy that aired right before the news-

cast?

What happens to local news coverage when hundreds of reporting positions are cut to satisfy investors’ expectations, or one corporation owns hundreds of news outlets?

Good journalism is at the heart of our democracy. Like it or not, a free press – warts and all – is what creates an informed citizenry that can hold business, government and the institutions that affect our lives accountable. This nation is great because it has a free – albeit noisy and messy – news media.

The easy thing for a cynical public to do is watch passively as journalism reels from its self-inflicted wounds, or bash the news media until they deliver nothing of substance or value.

The media most certainly need to win back the public trust they’ve lost. That trust starts with a commitment to ethical news production, which is, above all, accurate, fair and independent of special interests.

Many news organizations publicize their ethics policies online. The Society of Professional Journalists’ code is widely considered the gold standard of the industry and can be found at spj.org. SPJ members routinely debate journalism ethics online and encourage the general public to join their conversations.

Rather than tune out, readers, listeners and viewers should hold news organizations and the companies that own them accountable for their news coverage and the business decisions that undermine responsible journalism.

Write letters, send e-mail, make phone calls or blog. We’ll all be better for it. w

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Christine Tatum is national president of the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s largest journalism advocacy organization, and an assistant business editor at The

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Take hope anywhere you can find it

Are we finally waking up — ever so slowly — from our collective bad dream?

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the computer is public information. Forever.

Gone are the days when we can keep our social security number (our “social”) to ourselves.

But look at the bright side. How else would we be able to learn what is going on in a teenager’s mind? How else could I receive instant and lengthy accounts, step by step, from a couple of Parkside friends as they adopted their beautiful new son in Vietnam?

It’s a beautiful word, hope, though I still remember Werner Erhardt’s take on that word. He was cautious. Back in the throes of the human potential movement of the ‘60’s, Erhardt, of EST fame, would make a big deal in spelling out the differences between “hope” and “expect.”

Instead of saying, “I hope to graduate this year,” Erhardt would encourage his legions to say, “I expect to graduate this year.”

Hope, he was famous for preaching, is lowlevel. Expect is intentional.

But that was before Reagan and IranContra, before Cheney, before Rove, before the neo-cons, before W, before Iraq, before Judith Miller, before a complicit public, a complicit media. These days, with more than just the rabid left exposing the shenanigans of those scoundrels, I’m going to take hope anywhere I can find it.

A few weeks ago it was at the Sentient Bean when a group of students from the Savannah Arts Academy decided on their own to raise money for Darfur. They organized bands, charged an admission fee, sold T-shirts, engaged in dialogue.

A teacher, standing on the fringes, stated the obvious: “They did it all on their own!”

The same week it was in Forsyth Park where so many people trying to recycle their unused paint cans at the Earth Day activities, the line snaked around the block.

This weekend it was in Pittsburgh when a California group calling itself Invisible Children, Inc., organized a “Displace Me” event. For one night, several hundred high school- and college-age kids spent the night in cardboard-constructed tents in a city park to experience what thousands of children living in displacement camps in Northern Uganda’s experience every night.

It was rainy. It was muddy. It was just one night. But they were there. They were there when they could have been somewhere else.

There are good people doing good things. It’s cheesy. It’s cliched. It’s corny. But I’ll take hope anywhere I can find it. w To comment e-mail us at etters@connectsavannah.com. E-mail Jane at gofish5@earthlink.net

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xcept for the drought (about which we can do little), except for the continued love affair with the tourist industry (not quite as benign or “green” as we once thought), except for the demise of network news (a voice of reason when it wasn’t expected to make money for its owners), except for the relentless and ruthless nature of developers and their thirst to destroy every last inch of green, every tree, every bush, every empty space it can find (money trumps all), except for the Chris Matthewses of the world who can get away with saying -- and I’m paraphrasing -- “Yes, Hillary Clinton could be presidential material but only if she learns to control the shrillness at the end in her voice” (another example of “white, large and incharge,” a phrase a poet I know likes to use to describe men), except for the tragic loss of journalist David Halberstam (the first to use the word “quagmire,” when he was covering the war in Vietnam, when he was under the age of 30), a sliver of hope seems to be peaking over the horizon and sneaking up on us.

Did I really say that? (Fear not, oh skeptic friends. Behind my back, my fingers are firmly crossed. Wouldn’t want to jinx anything. Wouldn’t want the evil eye to think he or she had any special currency over the situation. If I knew how to make the sign of the cross, I would do that, too.)

But, I ask you, are not the New York Yankees -- with a payroll that exceeds a handful of other organizations combined -firmly ensconced in last place?

Do we not have glucosomine (with chondroitin), decaffeinated French roast, fair trade coffee, spellcheck, UTube, Jon Stewart, cell phones for instant and inexpensive communication, every newspaper in the world at the end of our fingertips? And for the rest of the news are there not more blogs, more reader reaction sections, more available counter opinions than you could ever read in your lifetime?

Yes, it’s turn-off-your-TV week, but if I did I would not have seen the Columbia City Ballet dance the art of South Carolina’s Jonathan Greene nor heard the voice of Marlena Smalls who founded the Hallelujah Singers and is now interpreting Greene’s artwork.

OK, so we have five banks in the world, three entertainment companies and maybe six insurance companies. Exaggerated numbers, of course. OK, so George Orwell was right. Our privacy is kaput. Big Brother is the Big Winner in the Big Scheme of things.

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| FWD: interesting stuff people e-mailed us last week

Inbox 768,489 (5,332) Re: Savannah Country Day Choir to Perform for President Bush and The Queen of England

The SCD Concert Choir in action

Savannah Country Day School’s Seventh and Eighth grade Concert Choir will have the distinct honor of performing at America’s 400th Anniversary Celebration on May 13, 2007 in Williamsburg/Jamestown, Virginia. The Country Day Middle School choirs were selected from schools all over the state of Georgia to represent the state in this milestone in America’s history.

The Premier Signature Event of this ongoing celebration is America’s Anniversary Weekend, at which SCDS singers will perform a 30-minute concert featuring a combination of classical and patriotic songs ranging from Handel to John Phillip Sousa.

The three-day spectacular event at the Jamestown sites May 11-13, 2007 will play host to the President and First Lady, Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the Royal Family. The event will feature pageantry, musical performances, cultural presentations, and celebrity appearances.

The celebration will culminate with a finale concert on Sunday, May 13 featuring the SCDS choir as part of a combined choir of 1,607 voices accompanied by an orchestra of 400 members to commemorate the arrival of a band of courageous colonists on December 21, 1607, 400 years ago. -received 4/25 from Carriage Trade PR

Re: Gov. Sonny Perdue honors legacy of Capt. John Derst

Gov. Sonny Perdue has honored Derst Baking Company founder Captain John Derst in a proclamation for Confederate History Month. Last year’s honored Confederate was the developer of CocaCola, John Pemberton.

The governor’s proclamation reads: “One of the many Confederate soldiers who made a significant contribution to the state was Captain John Derst, a German immigrant who lent his services as a soldier and a baker. After the war, he formed the Derst Baking Company, which remained a family-run business for over a dozen decades of operation. Through their business practices and good works, Derst and his family have contributed significantly to the economic and cultural development of the

City of Savannah and the state of Georgia.”

Derst founded Derst Baking Company in 1867 on Broughton Street in Savannah.

He came to America at the age of 17 after the death of his mother in the small Rhenish village of Pfeddersheim. He served as an apprentice to a baker for three years and carefully documented each recipe in both English and German. He then volunteered as a private with the DeKalb Rifles. The last two and one half years of his service in the Rifles found him listed as chief baker at the Confederate hospital in Atlanta, where he was sent after becoming an invalid, according to the Derst Baking Company history information.

Derst was an alderman for the City of Savannah and was instrumental in starting the first fire department in Savannah.

“It is a great honor that has been bestowed on my great-grandfather and the contributions he has made to the City of Savannah and the state of Georgia,” said Morgan Derst, who works at the company founded by his great-grandfather. -- received 4.30 from Carriage Trade PR

Re: Coastal Middle School Students Shine at TSA State Conference

Patrick Glenn, Jharrayne McKnight and Tamar Nowell

Three Coastal Middle School students -- Patrick Glenn, Jharrayne McKnight and Tamar Nowell -- participated in the 45th Annual Technology Student Association’s State Conference in Perry, GA this past weekend. Two of those students, Patrick Glenn and Jharrayne McKnight brought home first place in the problem solving competition.

Georgia’s TSA’s annual program of leadership development and competitive events provide students opportunities beyond the traditional classroom/laboratory setting which add the aptitudes, interests and educational needs of TSA members. During the conference, the three Coastal Middle School students along with other TSA members from around Georgia competed in several events from structural engineering to dragster design. Such events are normally taken back by the students and/or advisors to be used as learning activities in technology education classes. -- received 4/27 from Tamika Burnett w

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| Blotter

from recent Savannah/Chatham Police incident reports

She likes it loud

• The resident of an apartment in West Gwinnett Court called police in reference to a person with a gun. When the officer arrived, the man told him that the assailant had a “bulge” in his pocket and asked for a light. However, the man could give no real description of the assailant.

A check of 911 records showed that the man had made nine 911 calls in less than two weeks. He was informed of the consequences of interfering with the 911 system, and the officer left the scene to handle an accident. The officer was on the accident scene for less than five minutes when Dispatch informed him that the man had called again. The officer returned to the man’s address, but the man could produce no viable explanation for the 911 call. He was arrested for obstructional hindrances of a law enforcement officer and taken to the Chatham County Detention Center.

• A large smoke plume was sighted in the area of Little Neck Road and Interstate 16. In addition to police, the Savannah, Bloomingdale and Pooler fire departments and Georgia Forestry were on the scene.

The fire was moving east towards Savannah Commons on Quacco Road. The Pooler Fire Department began notifying the residents of the fire, but evacuation wasn’t necessary. The apparent cause of the fire was a Ford Thunderbird that was parked on a dirt trail leading through the wood line and set on fire. There didn’t appear to be any people in the vehicle. The car was photographed and processed, then towed from the scene.

• A guest at a motel on U.S. Highway 17 became disruptive with the staff, so police were called. An older woman approached one of the officers and said a man in another room of the motel had struck her.

The officer asked her to wait for a minute until he could finish with the original call.

By then, a man had pulled up and gotten out of his vehicle and said the woman had “jumped” him in his apartment. When he said that, the woman made a motion towards him with her hands up, making the man jump back and say, “See, I told you that she jumped me.”

When the woman made her move towards the suspect, the officer reached for her and told her to relax and step back in the motel office. The man also was told to get back into his vehicle. The woman refused to stay in the office and said she wouldn’t do anything wrong if the officer let her stay outside. The officer placed himself so he could finish with the disruptive guest and still keep an eye on the woman.

Later, the woman told him that she had gone to the motel to get her 16-year-old daughter and her grandchildren. When the officer checked previous calls from the motel, he learned that the suspect had called police two hours earlier to report that the woman had jumped him. Both were given case report number cards. w

All cases from recent Savannah/Chatham Police Department incident reports.

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Two officers on routine patrol in the 1200 block of Yamacraw initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a vehicle who was playing loud music. The woman was asked to turn off her vehicle and place her keys on top of the car, but she refused. She was advised that she was being stopped for loud music, and that the officer needed to see her driver’s license and registration.

The woman said she doesn’t “have to bend over backwards for the police.” She was told the quicker she cooperated, the quicker she would be on her way. Twice, the woman was told to step out of her vehicle and twice, she refused, becoming “very verbally combative with the officers.”

When the woman finally exited the vehicle, she walked to the back of it.

She was asked twice to step up by the car, but refused. One of the officers reached for the woman to assist her in standing by the vehicle, but she responded that she didn’t “have to do s--t” and snatched her arm away. Then the woman began walking away from the officers. At that time, one of the officers grabbed her left arm and used an arm bar to displace her balance and place her on the ground. The second officer assisted the first because the woman began to struggle with him. She was arrested and charged with obstruction by hindering and playing loud music.

The car the woman was driving was a rental car, and an employee of the company was called to retrieve it. The woman’s boyfriend arrived to take custody of her young son, who was in the vehicle at the time of the incident. Medstar arrived on scene to treat the woman for any injuries she may have received, but she refused treatment.

She was taken to the Chatham County Detention Center without any further incident.

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| News of the Weird by Chuck Shepherd

Freedom on the March!

To fund a new Iraqi economy and government after the March 2003 invasion, the U.S. Federal Reserve shipped 484 pallets of shrink-wrapped U.S. currency, weighing 363 tons, totaling more than $4 billion, and, according to a House of Representatives committee staff report in February, most of the cash was either haphazardly disbursed or distributed to proper channels but with little follow-up tracking. By March 2007, The Times of London found bank records revealing, for instance, that two unremarkable Baghdad small-business men (appointed to the defense ministry) eventually deposited over $1 billion in private accounts in Jordan, and that U.S. efforts to buy state-of-the-art equipment for the Iraqi army were seriously undermined because middlemen purchased only cheap, obsolete Polish munitions and pocketed the savings.

reluctance on his part is regarded as dishonoring his family. Before the couple can cohabit, though, a family home must be built from driftwood and mud bricks, and fortunately for the man, that, too, is her job.

Islanders told the reporter that men are becoming more assertive, but that change has brought with it the unheard-of phenomenon of divorce.

Spain has long been criticized for its traditions of animal abuse, such as bullfighting and, until recently, one village’s festive custom of tossing a live goat from a church tower. German animal welfare activists complained in March about another Spanish “sport”: the flinging of live quail into the air (from a catapult) so that hunters can shoot them.

Latest Religious Messages

Among the world’s emerging messiahs is lapsed-Catholic Jose de Jesus Miranda, 60, of Houston (who has ministries in as Cultural Diversity many as 30 countries), whose message inOn Jan. 31, several hundred Japanese cludes drinking (“Jesus (Christ) drank wine husbands recognized the second annual because he didn’t have Dewar’s (scotch)”), Beloved Wives Day to upgrade Japanese smoking, rejection of the concepts of men’s notorious, deeply ingrained indiffersin and hell, and condemnation of ence to their spouses. Among the husCatholicism and the pope (acbands’ vows: be home from work by cording to a March report from the unusually early hour of 8 p.m.; ABC News). Though El Salvador, actually look into the missus’s eyes laws reign Guatemala and Honduras reand say “thank you”; and try to resupreme to cently banned him, he is said to member to call her by her name judgment have tens of thousands of fol(instead of, as many apparently do lowers, many of whom joyfully in substitution, grunting at her). have themselves tattooed with (Divorce in Japan remains rela“666” to honor Miranda’s selftively rare, but marital estrangedescription as an antichrist. ment has been rapidly increasing in A professional burglar was arrecent years.) rested in the village of Klevan, Several matrilineal cultures exist Ukraine, in February (according to a in the world, but on Orango Island, report from the German news agency off the African coast of tiny GuineaDPA) after he broke into a church Bissau, women’s power to choose to steal gold fixtures, fell asleep, got marriage partners is nearly absolute, locked in the weekends-only facility according to a February Associated for five days, and survived on the only liquid Press dispatch. By custom, the woman available: sacramental wine. selects a man, then prepares a special dish of A senior Italian member of the Catholic fish marinated in palm oil, after which any

Creme de la Weird

organization Opus Dei, Ms. Paola Binetti, told a television interviewer in March that she often wraps a spiked chain around her upper thigh for two hours a day as punishment for her sins. Said a prominent Catholic writer (interviewed in London’s Daily Telegraph), “The world is full of people who, thanks to God, freely choose their own type of suffering.” Wrote the Opus Dei founder: “Blessed be pain. Loved be pain. Sanctified be pain ... glorified be pain!”

First Things First

Preserve That Porn: (1) It looked like just another case of a man’s hoarding junk in his apartment and providing a home for several hundred animals (in this case, pigeons and mice), but health officials in Toronto learned in a March raid that the resident was lucid enough to protect, from animal feces, his extensive collection of pornography by carefully wrapping the items in plastic. (2) Reclusive high-tech engineer Michael Palmer, 53, was arrested in Los Gatos, Calif., in April and accused of hiding a massive cache of child porn in 15 ammunition canisters he had buried in seven Saddam-like spider holes on his property, near his ramshackle cabin.

The Campaign to Make Everything Perfect

Safety First! (1) Britain’s Health and Safety agency headquarters reportedly posted signs in various locations in the building warning workers not to attempt to move chairs and tables by themselves, but to call for porters (for which 48 hours’ notice was required). (In April, London’s Daily Mail reported, not surprisingly, that the agency’s workplace injury record was very low.) (2) The head teacher at Bramhall High School in Stockport, England, decreed recently that students, who wear neckties to class, must use clip-ons and not knotted ties, in part because of the risk of choking.

In March, police in Trenton, N.J., arrested four men in separate incidents and learned that they fancy themselves as “diplomats” from the Abannaki Indigenous Nation and claim immunity from the laws of the “so-called planet Earth”. One allegedly possessed an unidentified “controlled substance,” and the others were driving cars with made-up “diplomat” tags. The four showed no ostensible ties to the Abenaki Indigenous Nation, a tribe that first appeared in North America in the 17th century and which is still present in the northeastern U.S.

Can’t Possibly Be True

A Web site based in Seattle shamelessly encourages pedophiles to look all they want at kids (and gives tips for where the sightseeing is best), as long as they don’t touch, and police admitted to Fox News in March that so far, that’s not illegal. Said founder Jack McClellan, 45 (whose preference is for girls ages 3 to 11): “I really think this pedophilia hysteria is overblown.” “There’s a kind of code of ethics that these pedophiles have developed.” “(Many people) have the attraction, but they’re not going to do anything physical because of the laws.” (After the report, the service provider closed the site.)

Readers’ Choice

(1) In March, a British Airways economy-class passenger on a flight from Delhi, India, died onboard, and the corpse was moved to the less-congested first-class section, to the chagrin of Paul Trinder, who had paid the equivalent of about $6,000 for his nearby seat. When he complained, he said he was told just to “get over it” and no refund would be offered. (2) In March, officials at the Gaza-Egypt border noticed that a Palestinian woman entering Gaza had a particularly lumpy upper body and searched her to reveal, strapped to her chest, three small crocodiles, which she intended to sell to a zoo. w

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At least three people were swept to their deaths and seven others were missing after a 6.2 magnitude quake in southern Chile triggered a landslide that produced a 12-foot wave in a narrow fjord. The seismic event was the strongest of hundreds of quakes that have been felt in the area since Jan. 22. Scientists believe the quake swarm is related to the formation of a new undersea volcano.

• Earth movements were also felt in the northern and southern Philippines, Java, southern Japan, metropolitan Los Angeles and south-central Alaska.

Singing the Night Away

Robins that live in noisy urban areas sing at night because they are more likely to be heard, according to a new report published in Biology Letters.

Researchers at northern England’s Sheffield University wrote that they found solid evidence that the birds have modified their behavior to adapt to modern city life. Dr. Richard Fuller and his team say their research contradicts earlier beliefs that city birds sing at night because bright lights confuse their concept of night and day. “The birds appear to be singing at night to avoid competition with high noise levels caused by our cities during the day,” Fuller said. “Noise levels were 10 times higher in places where birds were singing at night.” But Fuller says that the adapted behavior is not without drawbacks for the bird, one of the earliest birds to join in the timeless dawn chorus. He warns that birds are more likely to tire themselves out with all their overnight singing. w

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A rabbit population explosion on a remote island midway between 4.0 Australia and Antarctica has a leading 5.4 environmental group warning that the infestation threatens the 3.1 World Heritage listed site. The 4.5 World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said a recent survey of Macquarie 5.3 o Island found that rats and mice +114 also threaten endangered penNÕGuigmi, Niger guins and albatrosses on the sub5.2 Antarctic territory. The Australian state of Tasmania manages the 6.2 island, and WWF is calling on it to immediately begin eradication efforts, such as the use of rabbito hunting dogs and bating. The rab-92 bits were introduced by sealers in Vostok, Week Ending April 27, 2007 the 1870s, and had until recently Antarctica been kept in check by cats. these islands, there are no alternatives to country, farmers will be denied water for Growing numbers of the animals fisheries, ” writes Cote. irrigation so cities will have adequate suphave now destroyed all the vegetation that plies. John Howard’s warning came just beholds the land together, causing dangerous Island Building fore climate experts said that a key index landslides, according to WWF. It says much The Japanese coast guard said an used to predict seasonal rainfall had fallen to of the damage has only happened over the underwater volcano was observed a five-month low. Analysis of changes in air past few years. erupting around Minami Iwojima pressure across the South Pacific points to island in the western Pacific. The below-normal rainfall as the country moves Island Overfishing crew of a fishing boat said it saw into the winter growing season.

Overfishing by most of the changes in water color as well as volcanic world’s island nations is likely to Prairie Inundation smoke over a 3-mile stretch of open water. cause their sole source of protein Central parts of Canada’s The Japanese Meteorological Agency beto disappear within decades if it lieves the activity is likely to be coming from Saskatchewan province were hit continues unchecked, according by the region’s worst flooding in a volcano called Fukutoku Okanoba. to a research team. Co-author and marine 30 years. A state of emergency Following an eruption of that volcano in biologist Isabelle Cote of Canada’s Simon was declared in 16 communities 1986, an island about 2,000 feet in diameter Fraser University wrote in the journal as authorities struggled to minimize damage and 50 feet in height briefly emerged before Current Biology that catches in 49 countries, being eroded to below sea level by ocean by floodwaters to roads and bridges. Rising from the Philippines to the Bahamas, are on waters forced more than 600 people to be waves. average about 64 percent above sustainable evacuated from the Red Earth First Nation, levels. She warned that coral reef fisheries Drought Warnings about 170 miles northeast of Saskatoon. have already collapsed in nine of those Australia’s prime minister warned countries. Cote says more collapses are inevthat if significant drought-breakitable unless something can be done to reing rains don’t fall soon over duce fishing, and to reduce the demand for parched areas in the east of the fish. “But for millions of people living on

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It seems that one of her fondest recollections as a little girl was of an evening spent sitting at her dad’s feet late one night after a dinner party at their family home just outside of Nashville. In attendance were some of the finest and most celebrated singer/ songwriters of the early ‘70s. Bob Dylan was there, as was Kris Kristofferson and a host of other country and rock luminaries.

As the wine flowed and the room grew smoky, the tunesmiths each took turns playing their own compositions — as well as the works of their shared influences. Hank Williams, Sr., Ray Price, Willie Nelson and the Carter Family all were represented through their words and music. However, it was the simple act of sharing a new piece of original work —or a cherished accomplishment— with friends and peers that seemed to coax the best out of the assembled talent.

Said Cash, “That was

really when my father was in his element. It brought him more joy than anything else to simply sit around in a circle and pass a guitar around with other songwriters.”

In the following years, nights like that at the Cash house became something of a rite of passage for singing country and rock lyricists. Yet it wasn’t as if Johnny Cash invented the concept of a “songwriters’ circle.”

Folks have been doing such things for decades, long before the groundswell of interest in the singer/songwriter movement that began in the 1960s and peaked in the late ‘70s, only to return with a vengeance in the early ‘90s as an underground phenomenon and continue through today.

In the world of bluegrass or “old-time” music, “pickin’ parties” usually take place in backyards, open fields and on front porches at private homes (in nice weather, of course).

These days, in the C & W world they’re often held in theaters or small listening rooms and they tend to call them “Guitar Pulls,” because the next performer in line always seems to be tugging on the shared instrument when their turn arrives.

Still, no matter what nomenclature is used, the idea remains the same: rather than the standard newbie/

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This Saturday evening, three regional artists will present their original material in just such a format at The Sentient Bean, a family-oriented, smoke and alcoholfree coffehouse and restaurant that has distinguished itself as one of the few locations in town that’s both interested in (and geared toward) regularly presenting original, contemporary acoustic music.

Billed as an “In-TheRound” showcase, the show features Lauren Lapointe, Julia Carroll and Jason Bible — each of whom enjoys some measure of local notoriety.

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than one other artist.

“I guess that’s more of a song-line, as opposed to ‘in-the-round,”’ she chuckles.

Carroll, who has not played a Savannah show in many months (opting instead to devote her energy towards breaking into such celebrated listening rooms as Eddie’s Attic in Decatur) is especially enthused to be returning to The Sentient Bean.

“That’s a great space,” she gushes.

“There’s plenty of room to move around on stage, and the room is divided so that the music area and the food and coffee area have a nice buffer from one another. I like that. As for crowd response, I’ve always felt well-received there.”

Lapointe concurs that this venue is one of the best in the area for her genre.

“The Bean has become a really great listening room for acoustic music,” she adds. “I love the folks who go there because they’re diverse and open to anything. They’re very supportive of original music and don’t necessarily want to be in a smoky bar at midnight in order to hear it. It’s a nice complement to other venues in town.”

Still, she says that while it’s great to have a place as comfortable as The Bean to come home to, she’s extremely excited to be touring at last — something she’s only attempted with gusto for the past few months, despite occasional road trips in the past.

“I really enjoy it! I love the challenge of walking into a room where no one knows you (or your music) and winning them over. You get to meet and make connections with incredible people — not just audience members but other musicians as well. It’s all about getting out of your comfort zone which is so important as a musician, and as a person, too.”

Carroll says that after spending a good amount of time playing in different markets, as a singer/songwriter, she can both appreciate what Savannah has going for it, and notice more of its shortcomings.

“While Eddie’s Attic is the premier acoustic venue for the Atlanta area (and much of the South), quite a few of the artists who pass through there have actually played at The Bean, too. I guess the main difference is that Eddie’s is far more saturated with that sort of acoustic-based music — in a good way of course — while I think Savannah could stand to have a bit more than it currently does.

“That’s what’s so nice about showcases like this one — for Savannah, they’re few and far between (or so it seems), but when they do occur, I’m always pleased with the turnouts. Obviously, there is a demand for the type of singer/songwriter music this showcase features, and it’s a shame there’s not more, because there’s definitely a listening audience. And they come to the shows with eager ears and open minds.” w The Sentient Bean Coffeehouse at 13 E. Park Ave. presents an evening of local Songwriters In The Round Saturday evening at 8 pm. This acoustic concert is open to ALL-AGES and is free with a suggested donation to the performers of $5. Call the Bean at 232-4447.

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at The Bean, having gigged there occasionally for the past few years (she even organized and hosted an Open Mic Night there for a while, as well as an Acoustic Showcase which found up-and-coming locals sharing bills with celebrated national touring acts).

The Savannah native —by way of Canada— has released two independent CDs of firstperson balladry and folk, and is nearing completion on a third collection of her own material.

Carroll attended high school in Savannah, but now divides her time between here and Atlanta, where she’s working diligently to establish herself in that city’s songwriter scene (which begat such icons as the Indigo Girls, Michelle Malone, Shawn Mullins and John Mayer). The openly gay artist dubs her aggressive style of rocktinged playing and (sometimes) controversial subject matter “HardFolk.”

Bible is best known as the frontman of popular local roots-rock bar band The Train Wrecks. He caught the songwriting bug early, and absorbed inspiration from his Fort Worth, Texas upbringing, as well as from musical heroes such as Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot and Jeff Buckley. One can hear aspects of rural blues, dustbowl Americana and hopped-up rockabilly in his work.

It’s a strange amalgam of artists, but organizer Lapointe says that’s the idea.

“I wanted to get together with some of my favorite local songwriters and swap songs,” she explains. “I asked Jason and Julia because I love their music and thought we’d have an interesting blend of different musical styles. I’ve shared the stage with both of them in the past and knew we’d have a really fun evening.”

Bible says that while he’s never heard Carroll’s music, he has heard plenty of complimentary things about her work from Lapointe —whom he has gigged with in the past— and he’s stoked to be included in this particular triple bill. However, despite his years of playing the coffeehouse, bar and restaurant circuit, he’s new to the notion of playing “in-the-round.”

“This will be my first time doing something like this,” he confides — adding, “Other than just sitting and playing with people around the house.”

“It’s kinda weird, ‘cause when you’re doing a full set of your own, it sometimes takes a couple of songs to ‘get that channel open’ between you and the audience. Here, you play one song and stop! It’ll definitely be fun, though. Lauren says she’s had a great time doing these kinds of shows in the past, and she’s always really enthusiastic about doing shows in general. She’s got a lot of energy and her sense of humor is fun to be around, so I’m sure it’ll be a great night.”

Out of deference to the unusual nature of this show, Bible says he’ll be avoiding most of his older material, as well as songs of his popularized by The Train Wrecks, to play a batch of newer songs that he’s rarely —if ever— sung in public before.

For her part, Carroll says she’s never played a song-swapping show with more

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A Nickel Bag of Funk

Local funk and soul combo known for crisp-yet-limber grooves and powerhouse female vocals. Fri., 9:30 pm, Tantra Lounge + Sat., The Rail Pub.

The Christy Alan Band

Popular rock, soul and pop covers. Fri. Sat., 9 pm, Fannie’s on The Beach (Tybee).

Argyle

This well-liked local quartet plays a hard-hitting mix of originals and covers — influenced by ska, punk, reggae and alt.rock.

This free outdoor gig will likely focus more on their laid-back acoustic side... Fri., 7 pm, North Beach Grill (Tybee).

Band In The Park

Regional quintet covering rock, soul, beach and pop favorites from the past several decades. Featuring vocalist Mary Davis. This event benefits the Diabetes Association through auctions, raffles and donations made to Rex Templeton’s KissA-Pig Campaign. Sat., 7 pm, Baja Cantina (The Landings).

The Jeff Beasley Band

Local guitarist and singer (who also has been known to accompany himself on percussion) playing blues and early rock and roll standards as well as original tunes that mesh well with those genres. Wed., 7 pm, Jazz’d Tapas Bar (solo) + Thurs., 8 pm (solo),

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Instrumental, danceoriented soul-jazz quartet based around trumpet and funky electric guitar. Fri., 9 pm, Jazz’d Tapas Bar.

Bottles & Cans

Fat Possum-esque Delta garage rock with lots of mouth harp and attitude. This band is just as apt to throw down a trashy version of an old track off of John Wesley Harding as they are a John Lee Hooker tune. Fri., 9 pm, Mansion on Forsyth Park + Sat., 8 pm, The Warehouse.

Stephanie Edwards

Free show by this youthful hometown vocalist who made a national name for herself through her TV appearances on Showtime At The Apollo, and —most notably— Season 6 of American Idol. This is part of the Telfair’s May Week Celebration. Sat., 11 am, Telfair Museum of Art.

Courtenay Brothers Band

This full, electric honky-tonk, country and Southern rock act plays well-known hits from several decades and a handful of original tunes in the same vein by the reallife sibling frontmen who also make up an established area acoustic duo act. Thurs., 10 pm, Wild Wing Café.

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The 8-Tracks

Top-notch local electric Chicago-style combo that tours the East Coast and has released 3 solid independent CDs of fiery, guitar-based roadhouse blues. Mon., 6 pm, The Boathouse (Hilton Head) + Tues. (host Open Jam Night) - Wed., Mercury Lounge.

Eclectic rock, country and soul cover quartet (playing obscure and popular tunes by everyone from The Byrds to The Pixies to the Drive-By Truckers) featuring members of Superhorse. Fri. -Sat., 9:30 pm, Scandals (Tybee).

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Flamin’ Yawn

S.C.-based roots-reggae outfit (boasting a veteran frontman) that tours regularly, and lays down uplifting, positive message music with a solid, relentless dance groove. Fri., 10 pm, Wild Wing Café.

Free show by a local pre-grunge power trio with a serious Meat Puppets/Dinosaur, jr fetish. They’ll play original tunes in between bouts at this Roller Derby match between hometown heroes and Athens-based

David Flannery

Solo acoustic guitarist/singer offering classic and soft rock hits. Wed., 7 pm, Driftaway Café (Sandfly).

Caleb Grimes

Young, regional singer/songwriter playing a mix of rock and alt.rock covers and originals. Fri., 10 pm, Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub.

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High Velocity

Popular area Southern and classic rock and modern country cover band, with a vast repertoire. Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, Tubby’s (Thunderbolt).

Jon Doe

This local acid-funk combo turns squealing wah-wah guitar and cacophonous percussion loose on self-indulgent romps through well-known material by Hendrix, Parliament and more. Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) + Mon., 11 pm, Riders Lounge (Hilton Head).

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Young, tight and engaging groove-oriented guitar pop trio (covers/originals), with elements of blues and alt.rock. Thurs., 7 pm, Tubby’s (Thunderbolt).

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pm, Dewey’s Dockside (Tybee).

Quarter Tank

Well-known classic, Southern rock and country sing-along songs. Fri., 8 pm, The Warehouse.

Rhythm Riot

Kitschy rock, pop and campy hip-hop covers, running the gamut from ‘80s and ‘90s dross like Young MC to classic material like Pink Floyd. Fri., 10 pm, Jukebox Bar & Grill (Richmond Hill).

Sneak Attack

Organic rock and soul combo, featuring members of Macon, Ga.’s acclaimed improvheavy road band Moonshine Still. Fri. - Sat., 10 pm, Loco’s (downtown).

Abebi Stafford

Exceedingly talented jazz pianist who recently relocated to our community. Thurs., 6 pm, Kokopelli’s Jazz Club + Sat., 5 pm, Mansion on Forsyth Park + Sun., 7 pm, Jazz’d Tapas Bar.

The Train Wrecks

Gutsy local roots-rock and Americana band fronted by songwriter/guitarist Jason Bible.

They’re soon to release an impressive debut CD. Thurs. & Sat., 10 pm, Murphy’s Law + Fri., 10 pm, Mercury Lounge.

Rarely-heard rock, country, alternative Vista Alegre and soul cover tunes This group’s make up the setlist of nostalgic repertoire this local power trio, draws on the styles which features mempopular in Cuba bers of The 8-Tracks during the ‘40s and and GAM. This out‘50s, plus other Weary Boys door show (and Pirate forms of Latin jazz Party!) features food, and dance music. drinks and dancing and Sat., 9 pm, Mansion benefits the Diabetes Association through on Forsyth Park. donations to William Bogan’s Kiss-A-Pig Campaign. Thurs., 6 pm, Johnson Square.

The Weary Boys Hard-touring, critically-praised neoDamon Matland traditional Americana/roots-rock act that Acoustic country and Americana from formed in Humboldt County, Ca., and now a local guitarist and luthier. Wed., 7:30 pm, calls Austin, Tx. home. Expect fiddle, yodels Guitar Bar. and bittersweet harmonies. Local Old-Time singer and picker Joe Nelson opens. Fri., 10 Motor City Josh pm, The Jinx.

Roadhouse blues and blues-rock band fronted by an Atlanta-based R & B guitarWhiskey Dick ist and singer who cut his musical teeth in The stage name of one of this punk, his hometown of Detroit. Wed., 9 pm, Bay metal and alternative rock club’s more imStreet Blues. posing bartenders, it also encompasses a handful of other local musicians (most of Pocket Change whom moonlight in other bands as well).

Local funk and soul cover band with They back WD on a series of slow, ribald, a wide repertoire. Sat., 9:30 pm, Tantra politically incorrect dirges that straddle Lounge + Sun., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House. the line between raw-boned outlaw counThe Prodigal Sunz try and the type of crude humor found in a Cover band featuring members of both backwoods holler drunk tank at 4 am on a Hazel Virtue and The Train Wrecks. Sat., 6 Sunday morning. Sat., 10 pm, The Jinx. w

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Exceedingly popular local female-fronted modern rock band mixing cover tunes and originals from their indie CDs. They plan to include new material at this show from their forthcoming 3rd album (set for release in late summer or early fall). Sat., 10 pm, Wild Wing Café.

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This year’s annual Jack Malitz and Miriam Slotin Levy Memorial Concert features popular classical overtures and Broadway showtunes by this celebrated area ensemble, plus guest appearances by local vocalists. Better yet, it’s free and open to the public! Sun., 3 pm, Jewish Education Alliance (5111 Abercorn St.).

Need a fix of atmospheric, textured indie-rock that’s as good as any you’ll find on the small club scene? Dig this double bill of Charleston’s ADA (somber, committed, minor-key melodrama a la Radiohead or an even less content Shins) and Savannah’s own Lando, a SCAD-based group cut from the same basic cloth, but with a harder edge (they sub piano/keyboards for ADA’s pedal steel and sax) and a more pleading lyrical approach. This is the kind of show we should see in area rock clubs, but for some inexplicable reason only seems welcome at local java huts. Fri., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean Coffeehouse - ALL-AGES.

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When not playing with the likes of Tony Bennett, Branford Marsalis and Chuck Mangione, this ace, Fla.-based saxman leads what has been described as one of the Southeast’s premier jazz combos. The lineup for this gig features pianist Josh Bowlus, bassist Ricky Ravelo, and drummer Von Barlow — all regional standouts. $10 cover per set. Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, 10:30 pm, midnight, Kokopelli’s Jazz Club.

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When local songstress Melanie Mirande performed at the debut installment of this coffeehouse-style acoustic music showcase over a decade ago, she likely could not imagine that it would go on to become almost an institution among area folk music fans from young to old.

Each month, The Savannah Folk Music Society hosts local, regional and national artists in a family-oriented (no smoking or alcohol allowed) environment. The shows are free to ALL-AGES with a suggested donation of $2 to the SFMS. The musicians earn money of sales of their CDs and merchandise at the gig, and the Society offers home-baked snacks and soft drinks.

This time out, in addition to Mirande’s mix of both modern and traditional folk and protest tunes, award-winning Va.based singer/songwriter Ron Fetner (who’s opened for such major acts as Dire Straits and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) stops by on his way to Fla.’s prestigious Gamble Rogers Folk Fest. Also on the bill: husband and wife Rhett and Jill McAllister of Atlanta, who perform together under the moniker Arlington Priest. Fri., 7:30 pm, Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church (429 Abercorn St.) - ALL-AGES.

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Michael Glabicki

A return appearance by this captivating and charismatic singer/songwriter and guitarist who came to prominence in the ‘90s as the frontman of Rusted Root, a genre-defying Pa.-based alt.rock group with an overt, polyrhythmic world-beat influence. He now divides his time between that group and his own shows which at times project an intense, almost Bono-like fervor. Wed., May 9, Wild Wing Café.

Kingsbury

The Bean seems intent at cornering the market on sonically ambitious, multi-layered, post-rock, and this booking is no exception. This delay-drenched Fla. quintet’s hushed, pocket symphonic-leaning odes to disaffection are loads more engaging than most of the bellowing metalcore and shallow, angsty rants that pass for youthful conviction these days. A bit meandering at times, but then, so is life. Wed., May 9, 8 pm, The Sentient Bean Coffeehouse - ALL-AGES.

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Born in Georgia but now based in Nashville, this singing guitarist and songwriter was weaned on CCR and James Taylor, but now draws at least as much inspiration from John Mayer and Jason Mraz (don’t they all?). His catchy, uptempo acousti-pop/rock is noticeably more accomplished and well-crafted than that of the myriad of similar artists crowding the circuit these days, and this gig might make a welcome introduction to both a promising talent and an out-of-the-way new venue. Wed., May 9, Monkey Love Coffee House (Pooler) - ALL-AGES.

Charlie Sizemore & Band

Before this acclaimed bluegrass singer and guitarist took time off to earn a law degree, he was the great Ralph Stanley’s lead vocalist. His latest CD on the Rebel Records label is a tribute to songwriter Tom T. Hall (featuring Dove Award-nominated gospel cut). Charge $20 advance tickets at 748-1930. Fri., 8 pm, Randy Wood’s Concert Hall (1304 E. Hwy 80, Bloomingdale) - ALLAGES. w

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DJ Blue Ice (Hip-hop, Reggae, Top 40, R & B)

BILLY’S PLACE (above MCDONOUGH’S)

Dueling Pianos (9 pm)

CHEERS TO YOU (135 Johnny Mercer Blvd.)

Jukebox Journey (8 pm)

CLUB ONE

#@*! Karaoke

Indy Media Film: NEW ORLEANS: BIG EASY TO BIG EMPTY (7 pm)

Annie Allman & Friends (5 pm)

5 Point Productions’ Karaoke (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

Karaoke w/Jeff & Rebecca

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

Karaoke w/Michael (10 pm)

Live Music TBA

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

DJ Sam Diamond (Savannah Shag Club)

Live Music TBA (6 pm)

David Flannery (7 pm)

Industry Night w/George

2 Me (9 pm)

Thomas Claxton (6:30 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Karaoke (8:30 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm) GUITAR BAR

THURSDAY

HANG FIRE (37 Whitaker St.)

AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)

MAY 2ND

MERCURY LOUNGE

MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB

Trivia w/Artie & Brad (10 pm)

ONE HOT MAMA’S BBQ (Bluffton)

Karaoke

PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)

Motor City Josh (9 pm)

SAVANNAH BLUES

Chief (9 pm)

SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER

The Blend (9 pm)

SAVANNAH SMILES (314 Williamson St.)

Lafeyette

SAVANNAH THEATRE

Karaoke (8 pm)

THE SENTIENT BEAN COFFEEHOUSE SLUGGERS

CREEKSIDE CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)

TOMMY’S (Pooler)

DAWG HOUSE GRILL

TROPICANA NIGHTCLUB

DOLPHIN REEF LOUNGE (Tybee)

TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt)

DOUBLES (Holiday Inn Midtown)

TUBBY’S (River St.)

DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Sandfly)

VENUS DE MILO

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.)

THE WAREHOUSE

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (Southside)

WILD WING CAFÉ

Karaoke (10 pm)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)

Earl Williams (8 pm)

JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR

Jeff Beasley (7 pm)

JEN’S & FRIENDS

Live Music TBA (9 pm) THE JINX

Rock & Roll Bingo w/DJ Boo-Cock-Eye (11 pm) KEVIN BARRY’S

Gabriel Donahue KING’S INN

Karaoke (9 pm)

KOKOPELLI’S JAZZ (107 W. Broughton St.)

Abebi Stafford (6 pm)

THE ISLANDER (Wilmington Isl.)

Open Mic Night (9:30 pm)

LOCOS DELI & PUB (Downtown)

Team Trivia w/Ben & Senae

MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK

Pianist David Duckworth (7 pm)

MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE

Barry Johnson

Jeff Beasley (solo) Fri 5/4

Quarter Tank Sat 5/5

Bottles n’ Cans

COBBLESTONE CONCH HOUSE (225 W. River St.)

Damon Matland (7:30 pm), Open Mic (9 pm)

Wed 5/2

Thomas Claxton Thurs 5/3

Karaoke

Joey Manning (7 pm)

GILLEY’S (Hinesville)

JIVE WITH LIVE MUSIC: Showtime 8pm - Midnight

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Thomas Claxton

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B & D BURGERS (Southside)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

BAJA CANTINA (The Landings)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

BARNES & NOBLE (Oglethorpe Mall)

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BAY STREET BLUES

Karaoke (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

THE BREW PUB (Hilton Head)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

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BUFFALO’S CAFÉ (Hinesville)

PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)

CHUCK’S BAR

PLUM’S (Beaufort)

Karaoke (7 pm)

Gail Thurmond

#@*! Karaoke (10 pm)

Red Moon

CLUB ONE

POGY’S BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill)

Insutrial Resurrection w/DJ Shrapnel (10 pm)

COBBLESTONE CONCH HOUSE (225 W. River St.)

Annie Allman & Friends (5 pm)

CREEKSIDE CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)

SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER

Karaoke (10 pm)

DJ Blue Ice (Hip-hop, Reggae, Top 40, R & B)

DAWG HOUSE GRILL

SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER INVASION LEVEL 3

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

DJ Nick J - ‘80s, house, breaks, D & B (10 pm)

DINGUS MAGEE’S

SAVANNAH SMILES (314 Williamson St.)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Dueling Pianos (9 pm)

DOC’S BAR (Tybee)

THE SENTIENT BEAN COFFEEHOUSE

Roy & The Circuit Breakers

The Frantic Rabbit Poetry Open Mic (8 pm)

DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Sandfly)

SLUGGER’S

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

Trivia w/Charles & Mikey (10 pm)

FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH (Tybee)

SPANKY’S (River St.)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.)

STEAMER’S (Georgetown)

The Hitmen (9 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

THE GRILL BEACHSIDE (Tybee)

TANTRA LOUNGE

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

DJ In A Coma (11 pm)

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HANG FIRE (37 Whitaker St.)

TOMMY’S (Pooler)

DJ KZL (10 pm)

Karaoke w/Jeff & Rebecca

HERCULES (Pt. Wentworth)

TROPICANA NIGHTCLUB

Live Music TBA (7:30 pm)

DJ Southstar spins Top 40 (10 pm)

THE ISLAND GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)

TUBBY’S (River St.)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

Live Music TBA (6 pm)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)

TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt)

Bob Masteller (8 pm)

Listen 2 Three (6 pm)

JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR

UNCLE BUBBA’S OYSTER HOUSE

Trae Gurley (7 pm)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

THE JINX

VENUS DE MILO

Dance Party w/DJ D-Frost & Friends (10 pm)

Hip-Hop Night w/DJ Life & DJ Valis (10 pm)

KEVIN BARRY’S

THE WAREHOUSE

Gabriel Donahue

Jeff Beasley (8 pm)

KOKOPELLI’S JAZZ (107 W. Broughton St.)

WASABI’S

Abebi Stafford (6 pm)

Thomas Claxton (10 pm)

LOCOS DELI & GRILL (downtown)

WILD WING CAFÉ

Open Mic w/Street Circus Symphony (10 pm)

The Courtenay Brothers Band (10 pm)

LOCOS DELI & GRILL (Southside)

WILD WING CAFÉ (Bluffton)

Team Trivia w/Ben Bennett & Senae (7 pm)

Live Music TBA (10:30 pm)

MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK

Pianist David Duckworth (5 pm), Vocalist Claire Frazier (8 pm) MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE

Wed., May 2

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Bösendorfer Lounge Thurs., May 3

David Duckworth, Pianist

David Duckworth, Pianist

Fri., May 4

Thurs., May 3

Peter Tavalin, Pianist

Claire Frazier, Vocalist

Sat., May 5

Fri., May 4

Bottles n’ Cans Sat., May 5

Vista Alegre

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Abebi Stafford

WIND ROSE CAFÉ (Tybee)

Lurid Miscreants (10 pm)

MCDONOUGH’S

FRIDAY

MERCURY LOUNGE

AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)

MOLLY MACPHERSON’S SCOTTISH PUB

AMERICAN LEGION POST #36 (Thunderbolt)

MOON RIVER BREWING CO.

AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)

MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB

B & B ALE HOUSE

MYRTLE’S BAR & GRILL (Bluffton)

B & D BURGERS (Southside)

ONE HOT MAMA’S (Bluffton)

BAHAMA BOB’S (Pooler)

Nancy Witt

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“Helium Karaoke” w/Wrath Nasty Live Music TBA(10 pm)

DAIQUIRI BEACH

The

THE RAIL PUB

SAVANNAH BLUES

Live Music TBA (6 pm)

Casimir’s Lounge

Live Music TBA

Karaoke

MAY 4TH

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

Fake Eye D (10 pm) *

Karaoke

Live Music TBA (8:30 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

The Train Wrecks (10 pm)

Live Music TBA

J. Howard Duff (7:30 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Live Music TBA (5 pm)

Live Music TBA (9:30 pm)

Kevin Barry’s irish Pub & restaurant Voted Among The Top 10 Irish Pubs In America

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BAJA CANTINA (The Landings)

MOLLY MACPHERSON’S SCOTTISH PUB

BAY STREET BLUES

Live Music TBA (7 pm) Karaoke (9 pm)

BAYOU CAFÉ

Thomas Claxton (9 pm), Live Music TBA (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

RETRIEVER’S (Statesboro)

MULBERRY INN

PLUM’S (Beaufort) Live Music TBA POGY’S BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill)

MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB

PORTMAN’S MUSIC SUPERSTORE

SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER INVASION LEVEL 3

Caleb Grimes (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

The Champagne Jazz Trio (8 pm)

Guitar Clinic: Richard Starkey, Guitar Clinic: Dave Weiner (7:30 pm)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

NORTH BEACH GRILL (Tybee)

RANDY WOOD’S CONCERT HALL (1304 E. Hwy 80, Bloomingdale)

Argyle (7 pm)

ONE HOT MAMA’S (Bluffton)

Charlie Sizemore (8 pm)

Trophy Wife (10:30 pm)

RED LEG SALOON (formerly The Silver Dollar Café, Hwy 204)

PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)

Gail Thurmond

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

#@*! Karaoke

Live Music TBA (8 pm) SAVANNAH BLUES

Live Music TBA (10 pm) DJ Analog Kid (10 pm)

SAVANNAH SMILES (314 Williamson St.)

Dueling Pianos (8:30 pm) SCANDALS (Tybee)

The 8-Tracks (9:30 pm)

THE SENTIENT BEAN COFFEEHOUSE

A Decent Animal, Lando (8 pm)

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CLUB ICE

DJ Southstar: Hip-hop (10 pm - 6 am) CLUB ONE

Local Cast, DJ Jason Hancock (Main Floor)

COBBLESTONE CONCH HOUSE (225 W. River St.)

Annie Allman & Friends (5 pm) CRYSTAL BEER PARLOR

The Beer Parlor Ramblers (7:30 pm)

A Savannah Tradition

DAQUIRI ISLAND (Abercorn)

Karaoke

DEWEY’S DOCKSIDE (Tybee)

Randy “Hatman” Smith (6 pm)

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DINGUS MAGEE’S (Statesboro)

Live Music TBA (9 pm) DOC’S BAR (Tybee)

Roy & The Circuit Breakers

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)

The Christy Alan Band (9 pm)

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.)

Jon Doe (9 pm)

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (Southside)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

514 WEST (514 MLK, Jr. Blvd.)

Kim Polote & David Duckworth (noon & 6:30 pm) FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ (Statesboro)

Captain Soularcat (10 pm)

FRIENDLY’S TAVERN 2

#@*! Karaoke

GILLEY’S (Hinesville)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4pm-7pm 2 for 1 Well Drinks $1 Domestic Drafts $2 Imported Drafts

HERCULES (Pt. Wentworth)

Chief (8 pm)

HUC-A-POOS (Tybee)

Live Music TBA (9 pm) THE HYATT

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

THE ISLAND GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)

Dixieland Jazz w/Hotlanta (8 pm) JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR

Eat Mo’ Music (9 pm) JEN’S & FRIENDS

Live Music TBA (10 pm) THE JINX

Tuesday & Thursday FREE POOL

The Weary Boys, Joe Nelson (10 pm)

JUKEBOX BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill)

Rhythm Riot (10 pm)*

KATHLEEN’S (Beaufort)

Live Music TBA (9 pm) KEVIN BARRY’S

Gabriel Donahue * KING’S INN

Karaoke (9 pm)

KOKOPELLI’S JAZZ (107 W. Broughton St.)

The Al Maniscalo Quartet (9 pm, 10:30 pm, midnight) LOCO’S DELI & GRILL (downtown)

Sneak Attack - feat. members of Moonshine Still (10 pm) LUNA LOUNGE @ IL PASTICCIO

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

CatDaddy Sundays $3 CatDaddy Shots 7pm-Close

LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE (Beaufort)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK

Pianist Peter Tavalin (5 pm), Bottles & Cans (9 pm) MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

There are bars... and then there’s B&B’s

MCDONOUGH’S

Karaoke

MERCURY LOUNGE

411 West Congress St

(912) 233-7116

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SILVER CREEK SALOON (Statesboro)

DC2 DESIGN (104 W. Broughton St.)

THE SEA GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)

SORRY CHARLIE’S

DEB’S PUB & GRUB

THE SENTIENT BEAN COFFEEHOUSE

Live Music TBA (8 pm) Live Music TBA (8 pm)

SPANKY’S (River St.)

Karaoke (9 pm)

STEAMERS (Georgetown)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

STINGRAY’S (Tybee)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

SUPERGOOSE SPORTS CENTER

Savannah Derby Devils Roller Derby w/Flamin’ Yawn (8 pm) TANTRA LOUNGE

A Nickel Bag of Funk (9:30 pm) TOMMY’S (Pooler)

Live Music TBA (9 pm) TUBBY’S (River St.)

Live Music TBA (6 pm)

TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt)

High Velocity (9 pm)

TURTLE’S (Statesboro)

Live Music TBA (10 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

Quarter Tank (8 pm)

$5 Cover after 10pm

WWW.DOUBLES

NIGHTCLUB.COM 7100 Abercorn • 912 352-7100 Inside the Holiday Inn Midtown

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

Roy & The Circuit Breakers

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)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

514 WEST (514 MLK, Jr. Blvd.)

Live Music TBA (9 pm) THE HYATT

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

THE ISLAND GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)

Live Music TBA (5 pm)

THE ISLANDER (Wilmington Isl.)

JEN’S & FRIENDS THE JINX

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

The Al Maniscalo Quartet (9 pm, 10:30 pm, midnight)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

Sneak Attack - feat./members of Moonshine Still (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Pianist Abebi Stafford (5 pm), Vista Alegre (9 pm)

SATURDAY

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

B & B ALE HOUSE

Live Music TBA

BAJA CANTINA (The Landings)

“Kiss-A-Pig” Benefit Party w/Band In The Park (7 pm) BAY STREET BLUES

Karaoke (9 pm)

BAYOU CAFÉ

Thomas Claxton (9 pm), Live Music TBA (10:30 pm) BENNY’S (Tybee)

Karaoke w/DJ Levis

BERNIE’S ON RIVER STREET

Karaoke (9 pm)

BILLY’S PLACE (above MCDONOUGH’S)

The Joseph Michael Duo (6 pm) BOGEY’S

Chief (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) THE CREEKSIDE CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

DAQUIRI ISLAND (Abercorn)

Karaoke

STINGRAY’S (Tybee)

Live Music TBA (7 pm) TANTRA LOUNGE

Pocket Change (9:30 pm)

TELFAIR MUSEUM OF ART TOMMY’S (Pooler)

TUBBY’S (River St.)

Live Music TBA (6 pm)

TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt)

High Velocity (9 pm)

TURTLE’S (Statesboro)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

VENUS DI MILO

JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR

Gabriel Donahue

Mama’s Mojo (9 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Dixieland Jazz w/Hotlanta (8 pm)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)

De Gullah Roots (10 pm)

AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)

STEAMERS (Georgetown)

UNCLE BUBBA’S OYSTER HOUSE (Wilmington Island)

Karaoke

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Live DJ (8 pm)

THE ALE HOUSE (Bluffton)

SPANKY’S (River St.)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

GILLEY’S (Hinesville)

JUAREZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT (Waters Ave.)

Joey Manning (7 pm)

Live Music TBA

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ (Statesboro)

WET WILLIE’S

AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)

SORRY CHARLIE’S

May Week 1st Saturday w/”Savannah Idol” Stephanie Edwards (11 am)

All Night Drug Prowling Wolves, Whiskey Dick (10 pm)

MAY 5TH

SILVER CREEK SALOON (Statesboro)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

First Friday for Folk Music (7:30 pm)

YONG’S COUNTRY CLUB (formerly The Music Box)

mous” with the “World Fa

DOC’S BAR (Tybee)

Jason Bible (1 pm), The Prodigal Sunz (6 pm)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

WISEGUYS (Statesboro)

On the Southside!!

DJ SAM DIAMOND

“Singer/Songwriters In The Round” w/Lauren Lapointe, Julia Carroll & Jason Bible (8 pm)

WESLEY MONUMENTAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (429 Abercorn St.)

WILD WING CAFÉ (Hilton Head)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

DEWEY’S DOCKSIDE (Tybee)

The Jeff Beasley Band (9 pm)

WILD WING CAFÉ

The Hottest Dance Party

#@*! Karaoke (9 pm)

WAYS STATION TAVERN (Richmond Hill)

Karaoke (9 pm)

FRI & SAT

DJ Kiah (10 pm)

KEVIN BARRY’S KOKOPELLI’S JAZZ (107 W. Broughton St.) LOCO’S DELI & GRILL (downtown) MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS

Live Music TBA

DJ Maytag (10 pm)

VFW CLUB (Hinesville)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

VIC’S ON THE RIVER

Live Music TBA (7 pm) THE WAREHOUSE

Bottles & Cans (8 pm) WET WILLIE’S

Live DJ (8 pm)

WILD WING CAFÉ

Liquid Ginger (10 pm)

WILD WING CAFÉ (Bluffton)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

WILD WING CAFÉ (Hilton Head)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

YONG’S COUNTRY CLUB (formerly The Music Box)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

MERCURY LOUNGE

SUNDAY

MOLLY MACPHERSON’S SCOTTISH PUB

AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)

MOON RIVER BREWING CO.

AQUA STAR RESTAURANT (THE WESTIN)

MULBERRY INN

AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)

MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB

B & B ALE HOUSE

NORTH BEACH GRILL (Tybee)

BAHAMA BOB’S (Pooler)

PANINI’S (Beaufort)

BAYOU CAFÉ

PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)

BELFORD’S

POGY’S BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill)

BERNIE’S (Tybee)

PORTMAN’S MUSIC SUPERSTORE

BILLY’S PLACE (above MCDONOUGH’S)

THE RAIL PUB

CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE

RED LEG SALOON (formerly The Silver Dollar Café, Hwy 204)

CHA BELLA

RIDERS LOUNGE (Hilton Head)

Karaoke

SAVANNAH BLUES

Roy & The Circuit Breakers (5 pm)

SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER INVASION LEVEL 3

Live Music TBA

SAVANNAH JAZZ & BLUES BISTRO (Bluffton)

“World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond

SAVANNAH SMILES (314 Williamson St.)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

SCANDALS (Tybee)

Karaoke w/Michael (9 pm)

MCDONOUGH’S

Karaoke

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

MAY 6TH

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Joey Manning (7 pm)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

Ben Tucker & Bob Alberti (11:30 am)

The Champagne Jazz Trio (8 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

The Train Wrecks (10 pm)

Live Music TBA

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

Karaoke

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Chief (9 pm)

Gail Thurmond

Live Music TBA (6 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Karaoke w/DJ Levis (9 pm)

Drum Clinic w/Dom Famularo (4 pm)

Diana Rogers

A Nickel Bag of Funk

#@*! Karaoke

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

DAQUIRI ISLAND (Abercorn)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

DEWEY’S DOCKSIDE (Tybee)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

DOC’S BAR (Tybee Island)

Old School Dance Party w/DJ Analog Kid (10 pm)

DOUBLES (Holiday Inn Midtown)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)

Dueling Pianos (8:30 pm)

EL POTRO (13051 Abercorn St.)

The 8-Tracks (9:30 pm)

FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH (Tybee)

Randy “Hatman” Smith (8 pm)

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FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.)

SLUGGER’S

KING’S INN

DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (Southside)

SORRY CHARLIE’S

MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS

EMMA KELLY THEATER (Statesboro)

Pocket Change (9 pm)

Live Music TBA (6 pm)

THE ISLAND GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)

Buddy Corns (5 pm)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)

Deas’ Guyz (8 pm)

JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR

Abebi Stafford (7 pm)

THE JEWISH EDUCATION ALLIANCE (5111 Abercorn St.)

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Cultural Arts Theatre brings classic A Raisin in the Sun to the black box

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ne of the core works of modern American theatre, Lorraine Hansberry’s 1959 play A Raisin in the Sun takes its title from the opening lines of the poem “Harlem” by the great AfricanAmerican poet Langston Hughes: “What happens to a dream deferred? / Does it dry up / like a raisin in the sun?”

By focusing on the experiences of a single family, the Youngers, the play personalizes the plight of millions of black Americans who faced obstacles in joining the country’s increasing prosperity after World War II. The Youngers live in a tiny tenement apartment until matriarch Lena buys a home with her late husband’s insurance money.

The only problem: The house is in a white neighborhood. The neighbors try to buy the Youngers out, and when the family decides to take a stand they all must make some difficult personal choices.

(Raisin was inspired by a real-life lawsuit brought by the playwright’s father, Carl Hansberry, against racially discriminatory housing covenants in Chicago.)

In addition to being one of the first mass-audience works to highlight civil rights, Raisin was also the first mainstream play to feature an all-black cast (Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee headlined the original Broadway lineup).

The City of Savannah’s Cultural Arts Theatre production of Raisin in the Sun also features an all-star lineup of the area’s best African-American talent, including Priscilla Swindell as Lena, Aleta Alston-Toure’ as Ruth and Michael P. Jones as Walter “Brother” Younger.

Director Clinton Powell -- the Connect Savannah reader’s choice for Best Spoken Word Artist in 2005 -- is no slouch himself, being one of the earliest and strongest links in the local history of black theatre.

“I’ve been doing poetry for so long, people don’t realize that my background is actually in theatre,” Powell says.

“That goes back to Jody Chapin and Jim Holt and City Lights Theatre, back when I was with the Eastside Players. Me and Priscilla Swindell, along with Rodney Creech, started the Eastside Players, which was the only African-American troupe in town.”

Powell says he wanted to direct Raisin because of the continuing currency of its central conflict.

“For a long time parts of Savannah, like the Southside, were just not populated by African-Americans,” he says. “That’s kind of how I see it now, with these gated communities on the islands and in Georgetown.”

Powell says the play’s bottom line is that change is difficult, but often necessary.

“For me it’s about how far a segment of society or a community will go to keep their neighborhood how they want it,” he says.

“You always have people who try to progress and be better, and another segment that doesn’t,” he says. “Maybe they don’t see their actions as racist, but they just don’t want change.” w Cultural Arts Theatre performs A Raisin in the Sun May 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. and May 6 and 13 at 3 p.m. at the Black Box at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. $10 general admission, $7 senior or student with ID.

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Old school Gangstas A

— who sing!

SCAD presents Guys and Dolls Giannone is a second-year student working towards an MFA in theater. She plans to earn a master’s degree. “Then I’m going to go out and start auditioning right away,” she says.

To prepare for the role, Giannone watched the film version of Guys and Dolls and listened to cast recordings. “I always have meetings with the director to discuss my part,” she says.

“Adelaide is such an original character,” Giannone says. “She and I have a lot in common.”

This is Giannone’s first main-stage production at SCAD. “I love rehearsals,” she says.

“It’s the best part of doing the show. You get to know everybody.”

The production is being directed by Jeffrey DeVincent.

“This is a very exciting production,” he says. “These are stylized 1930s gangsters and their ladies.

“It’s a story of competition,” DeVincent says. “I have a spectacular cast. The students are wonderful and they all have a sense of humor.”

There are 39 students in the production, not including those behind the scenes. By the first performance, the students will have put in 42 rehearsals.

“The students were all familiar with the movie, but none were familiar with what the show is like live,” DeVincent says. “They were skeptical at first.”

DeVincent had no such worries. “I’ve been influenced by Warner Brothers and The Carol Burnett Show,” he says. “The humor in this show is wonderful and honest. The movie was much slower-paced, but this is going to be a Guys and Dolls they’ve never seen before,” DeVincent says.

“It will have gorgeous voices breathing new life into musical theater traditions.” w Savannah College of Art and Design’s performing arts department presents Guys and Dolls May 3, 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre. $10 for the general public and $5 for students with ID and seniors. Call 525-5050.

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s the success of The Godfather and The Sopranos indicates, audiences seem to be fascinated with gangsters and their women.

The hit musical Guys and Dolls is certainly part of that tradition. The show has seen many revivals, including a 1976 Motown version with an all-black cast.

The original version opened on Broadway Nov. 24, 1950. It went on to win five Tonys in 1951, including the award for best musical. In 1955, the screen version starred Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons and Vivian Blaine. Characters such as Nathan Detroit, Nicely-Nicely Johnson and Sky Masterson continue to enthrall audiences today.

Guys and Dolls has also has become a favorite with high school and college theater departments. The latest version comes from the Savannah College of Art and Design’s performing arts department for a three-day run, May 3, 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre.

Guys and Dolls is the story of petty criminals and professional gamblers. Nathan Detroit runs a floating craps game, despite the entreaties of his fiancee, Miss Adelaide.

Adelaide, a nightclub singer, wants Nathan to go straight. But when some highrollers come to town, Nathan can’t resist the lure of a possible big score.

The only place he can find to hold the game is a hotel garage, and it’s going to cost him $1,000, a sizeable sum in the 1950s.

To get the money, Nathan goes to Sky Masterson, a gambler who will bet on anything.

Nathan bets Sky that he can’t get Sarah Brown, a straight-walking do-gooder from the Save-a-Soul Mission, to go to dinner with him. What follows is lots of fun, love and good music, including the songs Luck Be a Lady and A Bushel and a Peck.

Jessica Giannone plays the role of Miss Adelaide, Nathan Detroit’s long-time (as in 14 years long) fiancee. Giannone was originally a dancer.

“When we moved to Nashville, Tenn., I started doing musical theater,” she says. “I went to a summer musical theater camp in New York. There’s nothing I love more than musical theater.”

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Cultivation; Recurrence in White’ -- An

MFA thesis exhibition by Jeff Tackett, featuring a binary mixed media installation that explores themes of loss, dormancy, and conscious reconciliation. Opening Reception: Friday May 4, 8-11 p.m., 325 East Bay Street, Third Floor above B. Matthews Eatery.

‘Remnants’ -- Masters thesis exhibit

by Aliza Lelah, May 4-26 at Rosewood Contemporary Art, 113 E Oglethorpe Ave. Lelah works with fabric, using a needle and thread as her tools and references old black and white photographs. Gallery hours Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Opening reception May 4, 6-9 p.m.

‘Psychic Automatism’ -- Interesting

event at desot O row Gallery in Starland.

Using a format pioneered by Andre Breton, Zack Hone has photographed long exposure night scenes in and around Savannah with a view camera strapped to his back.

Brian Gilson will be using the same automatic drawing style as he will illustrate on the gallery walls around the prints. He will be doing live illustrations the opening night of May 4. Opening reception starts at 6 p.m. Friday, May 4. Show runs May 2-9 at desot O row 2427 DeSoto Ave, between Bull and Whitaker off 41st. Gallery hours Tues-Sun. 12-4 p.m.

Margaret Dulohery -- eGarrett Gallery

presents the paintings of native Savannah artist Margaret Dulohery. Exhibit opens Friday, May 4, 7-9 p.m. 2408 Desoto Ave. Joel Wittkamp -- This SCAD industrial design professor will display 30 years of products created by his company April 23-May 18, 8 a.m. -6 p.m., at Gulfstream Center for Furniture and Industrial Design, 3116 Montgomery St. The event is free and open to the public, and will include a reception on May 11, 6-8 p.m.

Whimsical work by Julie Collins Rousseau is featured in ‘Whigmaleerie’ at Gallery Espresso; reception is Thursday May 10

‘Whigmaleerie’ -- This word (pro-

nounced whig– ma–LEER–ee) is of Scottish origin, which evolved into our modern word “whim.” The show at Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St., features the illlustrations of Julie Collins Rousseau April 26May 17. Reception Thursday May 10 6-8 p.m.

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Academy/ Historic Preservation Academy student work is displayed for National Preservation Month. Area high school student posters will be on display April 26-May 15 as part of Historic Savannah Foundation’s Preservation Month at 109 West Broughton Street.

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Brienna McLaughlin -- This SCAD gradTybee in the Spring -- This popular art

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uate painting student explores the tragic role of the Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) as the ultimate disposable pet in her thesis exhibition, on display May 3-16, at Alexander Hall Auditorium, 668 Indian St. Free and open to the public.

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members and $85 per person for non-members. To reserve tickets, call Meg Beckum at 790-8864. Artists interested in donating to the silent auction should contact Kim Pannell at 8442621 or kpannell@ DarbyBank.com.

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and Paintings by Sandy Branam at Off the Wall Gallery in 45 Bistro of The Marshall House, 123 E. Broughton St., thru May 31.

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phy exhibit at Moon River on Bay Street through May 18.

Monterey Square and Forsyth Park announces the addition of works by Fran Schroeder. Fran Thomas, internationally recognized artist and owner of the gallery is currently showing her latest contemporary work in mixed media. Other artist include, Olivia McKinley, Charlotte Dunlap, Frances Walter, Morgan Kuhn, Tim Coy and Dicky Stone.

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ack in my day, all the indie rock bands wanted to sound like Sonic Youth. The self-consciously silly lyrics, the dissonance, the one totally cool girl who plays bass… it’s no mystery who inspired the 90’s alt-rock template.

But noise and nihilism seemed a lot more appealing back when we weren’t embroiled in a number of bloody wars without an end in sight. And after two decades of a cutting edge defined by grittiness, the pendulum has begun to swing in an entirely different direction.

This direction has a name: BRUUUUUUUUUUCE. The newfound love of Bruce Springsteen in the indie world is somewhat mystifying at first, as the underground’s heroes don’t usually sign $100 million contracts with Sony. But his influence is impossible to deny. The Killers swiped his rural panoramas and warbling vocals for their divisive sophomore smash Sam’s Town. The Hold Steady’s Metacritic-topping Boys and Girls in America was widely hailed as the best record the Boss never recorded.

Multimedia artist Cory Arcangel went so far as to record glockenspiel tracks for all the songs on Born to Run that didn’t already have them. Arcade Fire’s brilliant new record Neon Bible is full of Springsteen references, especially the propulsive “Keep the Car Running” and “(Antichrist Television Blues)”, which could easily be arty outtakes from Darkness on the Edge of Town.

Come to think of it, Arcade Fire is almost like my generation’s version of Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. They’re both essentially a large group of friends with a charismatic leader making rootsy music about life’s big questions. They both wear their influences on their sleeves but weave them together to create a sound that’s totally their own. And they both write hopeful, heartfelt anthems that have made them chart-toppers and tastemakers, a status that few attain.

I think Springsteen’s newfound relevance is because my generation has only recently discovered his actual records. For most people born between 1975 and 1985, Bruce is known only for his hits, or more specifically, the middle third of his Greatest Hits: “Glory Days”, “Born In The USA”, “Dancing In The Dark”. These are good songs, but they don’t really hold a candle to the decade of fantastic work that preceded them.

The generational gap in hearing Springsteen’s music is completely unique. It’s unthinkable to most boomers that anyone my age could’ve gotten through life without ever hearing Born to Run or The River, but it’s true. And it’s completely fresh and original when the majority of your record collection is about apathy and disaffectedness.

This new trend of tunefulness and sincerity isn’t restricted to the Boss, either.

Most buzz bands used to be compared to Nirvana or Soundgarden, but Midlake usually brings up references to Fleetwood Mac and America. The innocent pop of girl groups like the Ronettes is a major influence on catchy Swedish trio Peter Bjorn & John (and ripped off completely by revivalists The Pipettes).

And we’re not just talking high quality stuff; sincere cheese is making a comeback too. Did you know that Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” almost cracked the top ten on iTunes last year? A couple of weeks later Barry Manilow had the number album. In 2006. In America.

In fact, my favorite band since I was 12 years old, Nine Inch Nails, isn’t even doing dark drones anymore. And when even Trent Reznor isn’t apathetic and goth anymore, you know a page has been turned.

You see, couplets like “Just when everything was making sense/You take away all my self confidence” or “This thing is slowly taking me apart/Gray would be the color if I had a heart” sound great when you’re entering adolescence but hilariously emo when you’re a 25 year old with a nine to five job. Has anyone ever used the word “decay” so much in a #1 album?

Just two years ago Trent Reznor was still writing lyrics like, “The fabric starts to tear/ It’s far beyond repair/And I don’t even care,” and trying to find new things to rhyme with “forget I’m alive” and “smash it apart”. But his new record, Year Zero, is a sometimes shockingly grown up collection of politically conscious electronic punk rock with nary a cringe-worthy lyric to be heard. It may not have the scope of The Fragile or the immediacy of The Downward Spiral, but Year Zero may be the most downright creative and liberating record Reznor has ever made.

And this is mostly because this is the work of a man with purpose, a man who believes his music has a message worth hearing. I think most artists working today share that sentiment, and their music is much better for it. 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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Spider-Man franchise manages the three-peat

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(Kirsten Dunst), but his timing in marital matters apparently isn’t as sharply honed as his “Spidey Sense,” since Mary Jane is struggling to come to terms with the fact that her future as a stage actress may be over before it really began (she’s fired from a Broadway production after one night and a slew of negative reviews).

Add to this the fact that her boyfriend’s never-say-die cluelessness has started to irk her (along with his alter ego’s massive popularity), and it’s no wonder that she starts to drift toward former boyfriend Harry Osborn (James Franco).

For his part, Harry has suffered a shortterm memory loss that has allowed him to forget that he’s the son of the Green Goblin and that he blames Spider-Man for his father’s death. Not that Spidey needs Harry around to provide villainy: An escaped convict named Flint Marko (Thomas Haden Church), who sports a link to Peter’s past, finds himself trapped in a scientific experiment and emerges as the Sandman.

Spider-Man also finds an enemy lurking within, after a malevolent outer space entity takes over his personality and turns him into a black-clad -- and often black-souled -- superbeing. And waiting in the wings for the third-act showdown is amoral photographer Eddie Brock (Topher Grace), who eventually transforms into the vicious Venom.

The first two movies’ mantra of “With great power comes great responsibility” likewise applies here, although equal lip service is provided to the notion that vengeance only sours the human soul.

Maguire and Dunst remain appealing as their characters struggle to mend their relationship, and even the often stiff Franco finds some chances to show a softer side.

And while Grace’s Eddie Brock/Venom gets to represent pure evil in this outing, Flint Marko is presented as a conflicted villain, thereby allowing Church an opportunity to display some of his range.

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The visual effects work employed in the Spider-Man trilogy has surpassed that in most other CGI-driven endeavors; that’s especially evidenced here in the webslinger’s battles with the Sandman. And while there are admittedly some shots where Spidey looks more like a video game blip than a silver screen protagonist, the movie is still miles ahead of, say, Hulk, during which I actually felt like I had to keep feeding quarters into the seat’s cupholder if I wanted to continue watching the film.

Bruce Campbell, a Raimi regular since The Evil Dead, appears in an amusing interlude as a maitre d’, yet it’s the cameo appearance by Marvel guru Stan Lee that will delight the fans. Lee often turns up in these Marvel adaptations, yet here he’s actually given an important line to utter.

“It’s amazing how much difference one man can make,” he tells Peter as they watch a large-screen video image of Spider-Man. As the visionary who opened the eyes and imaginations of the young (and young at heart) for generations, he would know. w

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hen it was first decided that SpiderMan would be brought to the screen as an expensive summer blockbuster, even the key grip on the set could predict that one or two (or more) sequels would soon be in the pipeline, since astronomical grosses were all but assured.

So imagine how the series might have progressed -- and deepened -- had Peter Parker’s original true love in the Marvel comic book, the demure Gwen Stacy, been his girlfriend in the first couple of Spidey flicks, with Mary Jane Parker just the friend flitting around the perimeters. And since the death of Gwen Stacy back in the 1970s sent shockwaves through the comic industry, imagine how stunned movie audiences (at least those not familiar with S-M history) would be to see her killed off in an unexpected manner in Spider-Man 3.

Instead, Columbia Pictures went ahead and skipped the Peter-Gwen coupling and went straight to the Peter-Mary Jane bond, only now dragging in poor Gwen as an insignificant character played by a woefully miscast Bryce Dallas Howard (Lady in the Water). It’s enough to drive the Marvel faithful bonkers.

But fortunately for Columbia, the appeal of Spider-Man has always reached far beyond the comic crowd. With this in mind, director Sam Raimi and his various scripters have fashioned three Spider-Man flicks that have all managed to remain true to the spirit -- if not always the letter -- of the series created in print by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.

None have reached the giddy heights of, say, 1978’s Superman or 2005’s Batman Begins, but they have all achieved what they set out to do: provide solid entertainment for the summer movie crowd. With a script

by Raimi, his brother Ivan, and Oscar winner Alvin Sargent (Ordinary People), this third installment is packed to the rafters with activity and excitement.

On the domestic front, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) finally decides that he’ll pop the question to Mary Jane Watson

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One of the weakest adaptations yet of a Philip K. Dick story (“The Golden Man”), Next is most notable for how it shunts the vibrant, 46-year-old Julianne Moore off to the sides while it gives 43-year-old Nicolas Cage a noticeably younger love interest in 25-year-old Jessica Biel. (In similar fashion, the movie’s poster makes it look like Biel’s bodacious ta-tas are the leading characters.) Biel is basically filling the same function as she did in last year’s The Illusionist, which is serving as girlfriend-pawn to a magician hoping to keep her out of harm’s way. Cage’s Cris Johnson actually uses his Vegas “magic man” act to cover up the fact that he can see two minutes into his own future and therefore shape his destiny to his liking. Cris considers his gift a curse, but FBI agent Callie Ferris (Moore) believes it can help her locate a Eurotrash terrorist outfit plotting to destroy Los Angeles with a nuclear bomb. Into the mix walks Liz Cooper (Biel), a teacher who’s been frequently appearing in Cris’ visions and who might hold the key to... well, something; the movie never bothers to elaborate. Next quickly loses altitude once it becomes apparent that Cris’ powers will conveniently come and go as needed to keep the screenplay lurching forward. Yet even this slipshod quality is tolerable until we reach the final portion of the film, a monumental copout on the level of those overused “It was all a dream” stories that our fiction writing professors would urge us not to pen back in college.

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There’s a fleet-footed exuberance to The Hoax that suits the film just perfectly.

Although based on a true story, the picture displays a freewheeling style that’s more attuned to the rhythms of Richard Gere’s central performance than any sort of somber, historical veracity. Gere stars as Clifford Irving, the author who in the early 1970s convinced (at least for a while) the bigwigs at McGraw-Hill that he had landed an exclusive interview with reclusive millionaire Howard Hughes (himself the subject of Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator three years ago). There was absolutely no truth to the boast, but with dollar signs dancing in their eyes, Shelton Fisher (Stanley Tucci, socko in a small role) and the publishing house’s other decision makers accepted Irving’s flimsy evidence as proof that he was on the level, a decision that resulted in the company handing over an incredible sum for publishing rights. Gere has always excelled at playing amoral yet charming creeps, and in the role of Clifford Irving, he strikes gold once again; while halfhearted attempts on the part of scripter William Wheeler (adapting Irving’s own tell-all book) to imbue the character with some degree of sympathy fall flat, Gere is skilled enough to nevertheless add some complex shadings to the role. Also memorable is Alfred Molina, sweating up a storm as Irving’s nervous accomplice in the scam. With its allusions to Richard Nixon and Watergate, Hallstrom and Wheeler firmly establish the timeframe of their film.

Yet if anything, the movie feels more like 2007 than 1971, given that fraudulent writers (like Stephen Glass) have proliferated in recent years and “identity theft” has become a commonplace expression. The Hoax might be intended as a cautionary tale, but in today’s cynical climate, it stands a better chance of emerging as an inspirational training film.

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It’s not quite a case of “like father, like son,” but Jonathan Kasdan, the offspring of the excellent writer-director Lawrence Kasdan, shows that he at least harbors some of Dad’s easygoing way with words with this engaging if underwhelming comedydrama. In his first theatrical endeavor as writer-director, the young Kasdan shows plenty of promise in relating the tale of Carter Webb (Adam Brody), a screenwriter of softcore erotica who hopes that by leaving L.A. to stay with his crotchety grandmother (Olympia Dukakis) in Michigan, he’ll have time to refocus his energy and start on that autobiographical high school tome he’s always dreamt of penning. Having just endured a heartbreaking split with a beautiful French model (Elena Anaya), women are the farthest thing from his mind, yet upon arriving in the Michigan ‘burbs, the 20something Carter instantly draws the attention of the neighboring Hardwicke women: middle-aged housewife Sarah (Meg Ryan), her teenage daughter Lucy (Kristen

Stewart), and her precocious youngest, Paige (Makenzie Vega). How Carter copes with this sudden influx of females provides the picture with its spine, as his presence forces all the characters to confront their own foibles and learn to properly relate to one another. Brody’s scenes with Ryan are the film’s strongest, as Sarah provides Carter with a stabilizing sense of maturity while he allows her to rediscover both her inner and outer beauty. More haphazard are Carter’s tête-à-tête interludes with Lucy, which range from authentic to awkward and often betray Kasdan’s ear for natural dialogue.

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The team that brought us Shaun of the Dead -- writer-director Edgar Wright, writer-star Simon Pegg and costar Nick Frost -- now take a shot or 12 at the police procedural with Hot Fuzz, a funny if distressingly overlong comedy that also manages to evoke memories of The Wicker Man, Plague of the Zombies and other spooky yarns centering on eccentric villagers inhabiting the less-traveled paths of the British Isles. Pegg plays Nicholas Angel, a dynamic, by-the-book cop who’s so efficient at nailing the bad guys that his three superiors (cameos by familiar English actors) ship him off to the remote hamlet of Sandford so he won’t keep embarrassing the rest of the London force. Upon arriving in Sandford, he realizes that his commanding officer (Jim Broadbent) is a flake and his peers are morons, although he does strike

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up a friendship with Danny Butterman (Frost), a well-meaning cop who finds spiritual guidance in the movies Bad Boys II and Point Break. But a string of gruesome accidents convinces Angel that some dark secret exists in Sandford, and he enlists the bumbling Butterman to help him get to the bottom of the mystery. Hot Fuzz appears to be England’s attempt to prove to Hollywood that it can make brawny, blustery blockbusters every bit as noisy as those churned out

by Tinseltown on a weekly basis, but even this pissing-contest mentality can’t drown out the sharp satiric edge that earns this a recommendation. But did the film have to feature almost as many faux-endings as The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?

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Imagine The Incredibles made by profiteers and that’s pretty much Meet the Robinsons in a nutshell -- it’s not surprising that, like Chicken Little (to name but one dud), this is Disney operating without the safety net of John Lasseter and his Pixar team. This obnoxious film focuses on obnoxious Lewis, an orphan whose scientific contraptions are coveted by an obnoxious villain known as the Bowler Hat Guy.

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As far as Halle Berry thrillers go, this one beats Gothika and The Rich Man’s Wife hands down -- though it still isn’t up to the challenge set forth by Catwoman, which had us on the edge of our collective seats wondering if it would ever get better. Unlike the aforementioned trio, Perfect Stranger is at least fairly competent -- at least for a while - although “fairly competent” doesn’t exactly translate as “very good.” Berry plays Rowena Price, an investigative reporter who seems to specialize in scandalous “gotcha” exposes (making her less New York Times and more National Enquirer). Her childhood friend Grace (Nicki Aycox) claims she’s been having an affair with advertising king Harrison Hill (Bruce Willis), so when Grace turns up dead, Rowena and her colleague Miles (Giovanni Ribisi) suspect that Hill, a notorious womanizer, was responsible. Grace creates two fake identities in an attempt to nail Hill -- she poses as a temp at his office and as an online party girl looking for action -- but as she continues to juggle separate

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For the most part, Hollywood has grown so inept at staging whodunits that it’s a blessing to come across a film like Fracture, which lets audiences know from the outset that he-done-it. The “he” in question is wealthy engineer Ted Crawford (Anthony Hopkins), who has just exacted his revenge on his cheating wife (Embeth Davidtz) by firing a bullet into her brain. With the identity of the villain in place, Fracture can then borrow a page from the Columbo playbook, by following the protagonist as he tries to piece together the details of the crime. But the lawman in this picture is a far cry from Peter Falk’s lovably rumbled detective. In a role that Richard Gere might have played in past years (indeed, Fracture director Gregory Hoblit previously oversaw Gere in a similar part in 1996’s Primal Fear), recent Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling (Half Nelson) portrays Willy Beachum, a hotshot attorney who’s used to winning and who agrees to prosecute Ted because, hey, the man has already signed a confession, right? But in his arrogance, Willy has underestimated Ted, and it’s a disastrous move that might end up costing him his burgeoning career. Fracture has its fair share of plotholes -- enough that you might be tempted to grab a shovel and a bag of cement mix -- but it features an exquisite cat-and-mouse game that makes it easier to overlook its flaws. And for once, here’s a film in which it’s not instantly obvious to predict every twist resting just over the horizon. The film does grow flabby in the midsection thanks to a superfluous subplot involving Willy’s romance with his new boss (Rosamund Pike), but once it gets back to focusing on business rather than pleasure, it straightens itself out. Hopkins is solid in a role that occasionally veers toward Hannibal Lecter terrain, but it’s Gosling who gooses the proceedings, allowing his character’s expected arc from self-centered SOB to compassionate defender of justice to progress at a believable clip. More than anyone else, he holds this thoughtful thriller together.

Good Friday, but at any rate, studio suits are probably more fearful of the apathy of disinterested moviegoers than the wrath of God. Hilary Swank, whose second Oscar still wasn’t enough insurance to save her from shoddy efforts like this, stars as Katherine Winter, a university professor who, after losing her faith in God about the same time she lost her husband and daughter to tragedy, has gone 48-for-48 in exposing so-called “miracles” through scientific means (with so much globe-trotting, when does she have time to grade test papers?). Her latest investigation takes her to the small town of Haven, La., where a blonde child (Bridge to Terabithia’s AnnaSophia Robb) is believed to be a satanic emissary sent to unleash the 10 plagues on this quiet hamlet. Stephen Hopkins, who directs every film as if it were a NASCAR vehicle gunning for the finish line, doesn’t have much faith in the screenplay by Carey W. Hayes and Chad Hayes, since he orchestrates much of the picture (most notably the flashbacks, dream sequences and CGI orgies) with all the delicacy of a lumberjack in ballerina slippers.

(Then again, maybe he merely saw that dreadful House of Wax remake -- written by the Hayes -- and panicked.) A last-minute twist adds some drama, but a last-second twist merely leaves a bad taste.

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This might be the first film in history in which product placement (in this case, Victoria’s Secret) might indirectly infer the guilt or innocence of a major character, though it’s certainly not the first movie in which the tiresome Ribisi plays a patented nutjob.

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theme, it’s costar Jon Heder (of Napoleon Dynamite fame) who provides most of the modest chuckles. As Jimmy MacElroy, a rival figure skater who’s forced by circumstances to team with Chazz to become the first male-male figure skating team in history, Heder plays up his character’s delicate traits to the point that they offer a pointed contrast to Ferrell’s predictable boorishness. “You’re like a 15-year-old girl,” taunts Chazz, “only not hot.” After a sluggish beginning, the laughs pick up during the midsection, and I appreciate that Queen’s Flash Gordon theme plays a prominent role in the finale. But otherwise, this is one more assembly line comedy by the FerrellStiller-Vaughn-Wilsons conglomerate (Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are AWOL here, but Ben Stiller serves as a producer and Luke Wilson pops up in a tiny role).

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State Univeristy Office of Institutional Advancement at 356-2286.

All Things Old and Beautiful More than 60 local artists will be represented in both silent and live auctions on Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at The Plantation Club at The Landings. Proceeds will benefit programs of Senior Citizens Inc. Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $75 per person. Call 236-0363.

An Evening in Monte Carlo The William Jay Society will hold this casino-themed fundraiser for the Telfair’s Acquisition Fund on May 5 from 7-11 p.m. at the Jepson Center for the Arts. Tickets are $75 per person for Telfair members and $85 for non-members. Call Meg Beckum at 790-8864.

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.

Piglets of the Caribbean Several events are planned for the Kiss-APig campaign of Cale Hall. All proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Association.

The Kentucky Derby Sheep Races will be held May 5 at Murphy’s Law. The Pig Out in the Park will be held May 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Johnson Square. The Buccaneer Costume Ball will be held May 19 from 610 p.m. at the Tybee Lighthouse. Fish for Diabetes is held every Friday at Murphy’s Law, where a donation is made from every sale of fish and chips. For information, call Laurie-Jean at 233-22838 or the ADA at 353-8770.

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.

White Bluff UMC Cookbook The Eve Circle at White Bluff United Methodist Church has compiled Eve’s Tasty Temptations, with 497 recipes from the congregation, family and friends. It sells for $15 with profits benefitting the Wesley Community Center. Call 925-5924 or send $17 to Eve Circle c/o White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Rd., Savannah, 31419.

Tybee Turtle Tour

This program is sposnored by the Tybee Arts Association to raise money to help save turtles through ecological education in a public art forum. Fifty fiberglass statues of sea turtles have been placed around Tybee Island and vicinity, and volunteers are being sought to decorate them. Organizational meetings are being held Wednesdays at 7pm, at the old school behind the new gym on Tybee. Visit www.TybeeTurtleTour.org. The tour will be active through autumn, 2007.

Classes

AARP Senior Drivers Safety Program Classes will be held May 7 and 8 from 610 p.m. at Generation One. Call 350-7587.

Instructors are needed to teach this program in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham counties.

For information, call Chuck at 598-1011.

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.

Are You Curious About Feng Shui?

This free lecture will be held Thursday, May 3 from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Wisdom Center, corner of Drayton and 40th streets.

Learn more about environmental energy flow and explore simple ways to create a healthy, balanced, harmonius space. Contact Barbara Harrison of Coastal Chi at 961-0104 or coastalchi@comcast.net.

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.

Automating Your Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Workshops will be held May 8 and 15 at 6 p.m. at Coastal Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 305 Fahm St. The cost of the series is $149 per person. Call 651-3200 or visit www.georgiasbdc.org.

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.

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Guided Imagery Change your life with guided imagery. 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. Upcoming classes are Construction Apprentice Program Orientation on Friday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to noon and History of Happiness on Thursday, April 26 from 2-3 p.m..

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.

Intro to Sea Kayaking Savannah Canoe and Kayak offers an introductory class on sea kayaking every Saturday. The $95 cost includes kayak, gear and lunch. An intermediate class is available on Sundays. Reservations are required. Call 341-9502 or visit www.savannahcanoeandkayak.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.

Joy & Vitality Inc. presents a line of attraction workshop that meets each Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at a downtown location. Make all your wishes come true. Study and practice how you can have, do and be anything you desire. Call 656-8156. Space is limited. Cost is $10 per session.

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.

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Brush with Clay Classes in Raku, brush work, relief work, surface decoration, figurative and more in clay with individual attentnion are offered at CarosArt Studio by professional artist/clay sculptor Carolyne Graham. Costs $100 for 6 classes, or $30 per class. Clay supplies are extra. Call 925-7393 to register.

Camp CoDiak for kids ages 5-13 with diabetes will be held June 3-8 at the New Ebenezer Retreat in Rincon. To register, call 819-6146 by May 21.

Construction Apprentice Program A free 16-week training program for men and women who have an interest in learning construction skills that will lead to career level jobs. Call Tara H. Sinclair at 604-9574.

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.

Cyber Survivor 2007 The Savannah Chapter of InfraGard Coastal Empire Members Alliance will present a workshop on cyber security May 8 at the Armstrong Center. The program is free and open to individuals with a background in computer science, information technology or criminal justice. Law enforcement credit will be available. To register, call Letty Shearer at 921-5967 or email shearele@mail. armstrong.edu.

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

Fall Visual Arts Classes The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is now registering students for its fall visual arts classes. Day and evening classes are offered in ceramics, painting, portfolio preparation, jewelry making and stained glass for children, teens and adults. All classes are held at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St.Call 651-4248 or visit www. savannahga.gov/arts.

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.

Feng Shui workshops Barbara Harrison will host free classes every Thursday through May from 5:30-7 p.m. at the International Center for Leadership & Coaching. A $5 donation is requested, which will go to Park Place Outreach. Visit www. internationalcoach.org.

First Steps -- Parents of Newborns This parent education and support program is based at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Registration for training for new volunteers is being accepted. Call 819-6910.

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.

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five or more with an organized team. Call 819-8800.

Mayan Medical Astrology This seminar with Robin Murphy will be held May 26 and 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the DeSoto Hilton, 15 E. Liberty St. The cost is $175 if paid by May 15. Learn to use the Mayan Calendar as a health and healing diagnostic tool. The workshop will cover Mayan-Egyptian Medical Astrology; Day Signs; Medical Biorhythms and Health; Growth, Aging and Health Cycles. For a flyer, email Barbara Harrison at coastalchi@ comcast.net.

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.

Newest Internet Trend Imagine 24 months to financial freedom, 645 percent growth and huge profits. Call 228-5649 to reserve a spot at a free information session.

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.

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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.

Savannah 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.

Seventh Annual AASU Visual & Performing Arts Camp for Children will run weekdays June 11-22. The camp is open to ages seven thru 13. Tuition and fees total $225, or $205 if paid by May 1.

Appications are available at the AASU Fine Arts building. For info, call 927-5325.

ShapeDown Summer Camp A family-based, age-specific, behavior modification intervention that addresses food, activity, social and family issues. Call 819-8800.

Spring Visual Art Classes The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is registering students for its spring visual arts classes. Day and evening classes are offered in ceramics,

painting, jewelry making and stained glass for children, teens and adults. All classes are held at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materals and tools required. Visit www.savannahga.gov/arts or call 651-4248.

Train Smart A strength and conditioning camp for kids ages 10-18 will be held June 6 through July 27 at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Wellness Center and adjacent Hull Field. The cost for four weeks is $70 and the cost for eight weeks is $130. Call 819-8800.

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.

U.S. Power Squadron University is offering courses that can be appplied to Inshore, Coastal, Advanced Coastal and Offshore certifications. They are On Board Weather Forecasting, which will be offered May 5; and Using VHF & DSC Marine Radio, which will be offered May 12. For information, visit usps.org/localusps/tybee or call JB at 898-9460, email jbanddale@ comcast.net or call Squadron Education Officer Wilford H. Ross Jr. at 756-3277.

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Value, Texture & Perspective Workshop will be held May 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Ciziten’s Gallery, 3025 Bull St. The cost is $25 for members of the Savannah Art Association and $35 for nonmembers. Contact Grace Rohland at 5988217, Ila Scolla at 897-5612 or Francis Mills at 355-0448.

Volunteer 101 This 30-minute course will cover several topics, including finding a volunteer position that suits your interests and goals, helping you find a reasonable position that fits into your schedule, and reviewing the benefits of volunteering. It will be held Thursday, May 17 at 6 p.m. at the United Way, 428 Bull St. To register, call Summer at

651-7725 or visit www.HandsOnSavannah. org for information.

The Wisdom Center A series of free workshops for the “evolved” will be presented every week through May. Spiritual Awakenings and Meditations for the Evolved will be presented on Mondays, Masterminding: Thoughts are Things will be presented Tuesdays and previews of the DVD The Secret with a workshop facilitated

by Veronica Nance will be presented on Wednesdays. On Thursdays, Feng Shui in Your Life with Barbara Harrison of Coastal Chi will be presented. A $5 donation is requested. Call 236-3660 for reservations.

Yin and Yang: Dancing Together in the Universe and Your Home is class that will be held May 17 at the ICLC/Wisdom Center, corner of Drayton and 40th streets. One of the quickest ways to change the feeling of any space is to shift the balance of yin and yange. Learn to make your home say, “Ah-h-h!” For more info or to register, contact Barbara Harrison, Coastal Chi, 961-0104 or coastalchi@ comcast.net.

Clubs

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, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Tony Roma’s, 7 E. Bay St. Call Ryan Johnson at 604-5977.

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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.

PURE: Photographers Using Real Elements Join with other photographers and artists to celebrate the authentic photography processes of black and white film and paper development using chemicals in a darkroom. Help in the creation and promotion of Savannah’s first cooperative darkroom space to enhance the lives of working photographers and introduce the community to the magic of all classic photo chemical processes. Meets Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Metro Coffee House, 402 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Contack Kathleen Thomas at PUREdarkroom@gmail.com.

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). Meets at 6 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. (Time changes with the season.) Call 234-3336.

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Taste of Southside Business Connection on Thursday, April 26 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Armstrong Center at AASU. The cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Contact Susan Smith at 644-6434 or ssmith@savannahchamber.com.

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 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 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 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.

656-2410.

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.

Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program and, in addition, the club hosts a variety of activities, tours and events that will assist you in learning about Savannah and making new friends. Call 351-3171.

Savannah Scooter Gang Connecting local riders to swap tips, stories, parts, mods and secrets. No obligation other than networking, and possibly arranging a monthly weekend ride to take over the streets downtown. Show off your scoot and ride with pride -- put ‘em in a line and watch the stares. Contact Travis at pittsillustration@gmail.com or myspace.com/travispitts.

Savannah Shag Club offers shag music every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 36 on Victory Drive.

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.

Sea Scout Venture Crew The Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts of America has teamed up with the Tybee Light Power Squadron to organize a co-ed program for high school students that will give them an introduction to sailing, boating and water safety. Students must be currently enrolled in high school. Call 927-7272.

Take Back the Night Collective meets every Monday at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. The group will meet until the event, which is scheduled for Friday, April 13 at Forsyth Park. Call Kara at 867-0487.

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. 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 Thursdays 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.

Ballroom Dance Party The Moon River Dancers will hold their monthly party Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. with a basic lesson on the Samba. The social

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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. All religions, all ages, are welcome. Meets the first Monday of the month and every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Little Red House, 12 E. 41st St. 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.

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.

Low Country Turners This is a club for wood-turning enthusiasts.

Call Hank Weisman at 786-6953.

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.

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dance will be from 8-10:30 p.m. at Islands Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd. The cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members. Beginners and singles are welcome. Covered dish. Call 961-9960 or 655-4985.

Basic Ballroom Class Learn the Rumba and the Samba from the Moon River Dancers on Saturday, May 5 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 or 6554985 for information.

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.

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.

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Mommy and Me Dance Class Little dancers ages 18 months to 3 years get an introduction to dance and creative movement. Classes are Tuesdays from 10:3011:15 a.m. at the Gretchen Greene School of Dance, located on Wilmington Island. Call 897-4235 or visit www.ggsod.com.

The Savannah Shag Club Savannah’s original shag club meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Doubles Lounge in the Holiday Inn Midtown and Fridays at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 36 on Victory Drive.

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

| Free Will Astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): To manufacture one penny, the U.S. Treasury spends 1.4 cents. To process petroleum for use in operating a car, the oil industry expends 20 percent more energy than the gasoline yields. These are the kinds of situations you’ve urgently got to avoid in the coming week, Aries. You need to get substantially more out of any project than what you put into it. So choose your fuel wisely. Be resourceful in your push for greater efficiency.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The outsourcing of fortune-telling is well underway. Psychics and astrologers from India have been showering me with email invitations to take advantage of their services. “By the grace of the towering flames of goodness that burn the roof of our temple,” said one, “we have pledged to slave away our lives to cause the happy encroachment of bubbling karma on your masterful head. We will coax and guide the effects of various planets on the living accidents of your health so as to ease your slippery ride.” I suspect you’ll soon get puzzling offers of help like this, Taurus. You may even be given gifts you can barely make sense of and receive blessings that seem irrelevant or unlike anything you imagined you needed.

My advice: Don’t ignore them. They will ultimately turn out to be quite useful.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If I were you, I’d pursue other adventures besides hanging from a cliff by my fingernails and sweating bullets. But if that kind of thing really gets you off and teaches you the lessons you think you need, I’ll give you my grudging astrological permission to continue--providing that you stop no later than May 20. But if you’d consider trying some less manic and more constructive ways to explore your heroic urges, I have a few suggestions. You could wrestle the angels who will only give you their gifts if you fight for them. You could break off relations with green-eyed monsters and yellow-bellied soul-suckers. Or you could

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.

Film & Video

2007 Savannah Film Festival Passes on Sale The 2007 Savannah Film Festival will run Oct. 27 through Nov. 3. Passes range in price from $150 to $750 and are available now.

Call the Trustees Theater Box at 525-5050 or visit www.scadboxoffice.com.

UU Film Group meets the last Friday of each month. Movies range from foreign, documentary to the eclectic. There is no fee. Call for details at 655-0482 or e-mail savdeca@aol.com.

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.

Cardiorespiratory Endurence Training will be offered by Chatham County Park Services for persons 18 and up at Tom Triplett Park on Tuesdays from 5:306:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8-9 a.m.

Participants should wear comfortable clothing and will be required to sign a waiver form before participating. All classes are free. Call 652-6780 or 965-9629.

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. call Kelley at 441-6653.

Free Nutritional 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.

by Rob Brezsny

dive into the abyss and try to retrieve the treasure that got hurled down into the muck some time back.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What is the holiest river in the world? Some might say the Ganges in India.

Others would propose the Jordan River or the River Nile. But in accordance with current astrological omens, I say the holiest river is the one that’s closest to where you are right now. Your assignment is to go to that river and commune with it. Throw something valuable into it as an offering, and ask it to teach you how to feel more reverence and amazement and curiosity for everything in your life. By the time we meet here next week, I hope you will have walked on holy streets, praised holy people, hugged holy trees, kissed holy ground, and even shopped at holy stores.

then formulate a revised set of long-term plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Through a tip from one of my readers, I discovered that the California State Division of Unclaimed Property was holding $405.85 for me from a class action lawsuit settled 15 years ago.

The agency had a very old address on file, and didn’t know how to get in touch with me. I contacted them, and am now a bit richer. I predict you will experience a comparable event in the coming week. It’s possible that like me, you’ll gain possession of a resource you didn’t even know has been yours. Or maybe you’ll inherit your great-uncle’s coin collection or be reunited with a dream you lost track of. In one way or another, Libra, I believe the past will give you a gift.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the game of bowling, a score of 300 is called a perfect game. It used to be rare, but in the last two decades it has become far more common. The change is due more to technological advances in balls, pins, and lanes than because of a rise in players’ athleticism. Make this your metaphor of the week, Leo. How might you be able to upgrade your chances for success by getting better equipment? How could you get more value out of your existing skills by calling on the help of machines, props, and tools?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place,” said Pablo Picasso, “from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing stranger, from a spider’s web.” Now substitute your own name for “the artist” in the above statement, Scorpio, and you’ll have your assignment for the coming week. In other words, be alert for and open to the feelings flooding toward you from every direction. Regard the whole world as a giant classroom where you’ll be taking a crash course to upgrade your emotional intelligence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Have you heard of the ‘Nine Pregnant Women’ rule?” asks businessman Scott Mills. “It takes nine months to have a baby--but you can’t get the job done in one month with nine pregnant women. That rule applies to any project: As you think about managing the time that’s available to complete a project, it’s critical that you identify which steps you must complete sequentially.” I suggest you install the Nine Pregnant Women rule at the center of your meditations right now, Virgo. The time is right for you to gaze at the big picture of your life from on high, and

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Many of us have a superficial notion of the nature of healing, writes Philip Kingsley in his book *In the Dark Places of Wisdom.* We think that “healing is what makes us comfortable and eases the pain.” But the truth is, “what we want to be healed of is often what will heal us if we can stand the discomfort and the pain.” Make this your central theme for now, Sagittarius. See if you can stave off your urge for ease as you marinate longer in the aching confusion. “If we really face our sadness,” says Kingsley, “we find it speaks with the voice of our deep-

est longing. And if we face it a little longer we find that it teaches us the way to attain what we long for.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re growing almost too fast, Capricorn. You know almost too much and you’re almost too attractive. Furthermore, you’re on the verge of being ridiculously smart, absurdly popular, and outlandishly creative. To avoid having any of this spawn jealousy in others, you should probably go overboard in expressing humility--even if you have to fake it a little. Another step you could take to minimize any problems people might have with your amazing beauty is to be extravagantly generous in sharing your wealth.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Chinese government has 100,000 spies checking up on the Internet habits of its 1.3 billion people. Meanwhile, 42 U.S. federal agencies are busy mining the personal data of Americans, and the Canadian government has bestowed law enforcement officials with sweeping powers to eavesdrop on its citizens. There is unfortunately next to nothing you can do about these invasions. You can, however, fight back effectively against another kind of thought police: the little voices in your head that love to monitor and judge your activities. It is now an excellent time to turn down the volume of the loud people from your past (and present!) whose expectations you have internalized.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Math-whiz Ian Fieggen has determined that there are 1.96 trillion ways to lace up your shoes. On his website, Ian’s Shoelace Site (tinyurl.com/5gh4p), you can get instructions for 47 of those methods, as well as 17 different approaches for tying your shoes. You currently have a capacity for mastering detail that rivals Fieggen’s, Pisces. I just hope you use it to accomplish more useful and ennobling projects than his. Be a stickler with a higher purpose. w

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| Happenings Saturday, 8:45-9:15 a.m., Free Meditation with Amanda (suggested donation is $5.

100% of proceeds go to local charity), 9:30-10:45 a.m. All Levels Flow Yoga with Amanda and 11a.m. to 12:15 p.m. All Levels Flow Yoga with 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.

Senior Power Hour is a program for people over 55. Health and wellness professionals help reach fitness goals. The program may include, but isn’t limited to, strength training, cardio for the heart, flexibility, balance, basic healthy nutrition and posture concerns. Call 8987714.

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.

Women on Weights is a series of one-hour training sessions led by a certified personal trainer who develops different routines throughout the month.

The routines may include but aren’t limited to strength training, cardio training for the heart, flexibility, balance and weight management. Meets twice a week for a one-hour session. Call 898-7714.

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.

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.

Health

Better Speech and Hearing Month Savannah Speech and Hearing Center is hosting an open house every Thursday in May from 9-11:30 a.m. with complimentary hearing screens and hearing aid checks.

Audiologists will be available to discuss current trends in amplification. Light refreshemnts will be provided. Call 3554601.

Can’t Sleep?

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.

Choose to Be Healthy Learn to go within, find balance/healing and access inner wisdom and peace. Offering free sample of Reiki Energy Medicine.

Contact Ellen Farrell, MA, NCC, LPC at ellenjfarrell@comcast.net or 247-4263.

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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.

Kids Fitness An ongoing fitness class for kids 8-16 with weight concerns meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-5:45 p.m. at the Candler Heart & Lung building. Call 819-8800.

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 8:45 a.m.-9:15 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.

Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp All fitness levels welcome. M, W, Th, F at 6 a.m. at Forsyth Park. Meet at the statue on Park Avenue. Also meets at 7:30 a.m. at Daffin Park at the circle near the playground. 4-week session begins May 7, $150 for unlimited classes, $15 for a single class.

To register, call Jennifer at 224-0406 or visit www.structurefitness.net.

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.

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, 9-10:30a.m. hot yoga flow levels 1 and 2 with Brent, 6-7:30 pm Dynamic Flow All Levels w/ Brent.

On Wednesday, 12-1:30 p.m., Iyengar All Levles with Laura, 6-7:30 pm Hot Yoga All Levels w/ Katie. On Thursday, 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

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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.

Expression Session for anyone living with, through or beyond the diagnosis of cancer and their support persons will meet May 9 from 6-7 p.m. at the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion on Reynolds Street. Free. Call 819-5723.

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 9-11 a.m. 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.

Happiness and Healing Class will meet May 7 and every Monday for eight weeks from 5:30-7 p.m. Helps patients develop an understanding of disease or symptom process, regain a sense of control and well being and bring about a reduction in symptoms. The cost is $175 for the first four weeks and $125 for the second four weeks. Call 819-6463.

HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training 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. Upon completion of the training, a monetary incentive and educational materials will be given to each participant. 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. Mammograms will be performed May 8 and 22 at SJ/C Medical Group in Rincon. Mammograms will be performed May 16 at the SJ/C Medical Group in Rincon. For appointments, call 819-6800. SJ/C accepts most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify.

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Stroke: Warning Signs & Symptoms and What to Do is a free seminar that will be presented Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. The speaker will be Dr. Jay Howington. Call 8193368 for reservations.

Super 2 Access Clinic Super 2 Access (After Cancer Cure Evaluation Strategy and Support) is a clinic for children and adolescents who completed cancer treatment at least two years ago. For information, call Pam at 658-2215 or Donna at 667-8943.

United Way’s 2-1-1 Program The mission of this 2-1-1 service center is to provide a streamlined process of receiving health and human service information, as well as providing the opportunity to donate goods and volunteer services. Services include help with debt management, childcare, food pantries, health care and many other problems facing residents of Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, Bryan and Glynn counties. Call 2-1-1 (Cell phones must dial 651-7730.) or visit www.uwce.org.

Wanted: CPR and First Aid Instructors The Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for instructors. Call 6515371 or send email to daled@savannahredcross.org.

Historic

Sorrel-Weed House Open for Tours Day tours of the house and gardens are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Sunday at the front entrance of the house on Madison Square. Admission is $10.

Evening haunted walking tours of squares and the Sorrel-Weed House are available at 7 p.m. Admission is $15. Reservations are recommended. Call 236-8888.

Environment

Blackwater River Paddle After simple canoeing instruction, your Wilderness Soutehast naturalist guide will lead the way downstream past cypress and tupelo. Look out for turtles, kingfishers, prothonotary warblers and swallow-tailed kites, and maybe even an alligator. $35 per person includes cano rental. Reservations are required. Call 897-5108.

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.

TheDolphinProject.org.

Migratory Songbirds Enjoy Savannah’s urban forest with a Wilderness Southeast guide on May 3 from 7-8:30 a.m. Meet at the Forsyth Park fountain. Suggested donation is $5 per person. Reservations are requested.

Call 897-5108 or email info@wildernesssoutheast.org.

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1 “Elite Eight” org.* 5 Q7 and R8 maker 9 Spoiled kid 13 Klutz’s outburst 14 Go across 15 Sponge 16 One before Hump Day: abbr.

17 Fool 18 Prefix for “mentioned” 19 Movie effects co. for the “Star Wars” series 20 Drink with whiskey* 22 Honorary poem 23 Noise 24 “Blue screen of death” cause 25 Console with a wireless controller* 28 Common tattoo spot 31 Disreputable paper 32 Squealer 33 Proctologist-to-be’s exam 34 Miss Lavigne 37 Michael caned in Singapore in 1994 for vandalism 38 Travels through the woods 39 Like some pearl necklaces 40 ___ Avivan 41 Bulk foods container 42 Overnight stopover 43 Where there’s a burro in a borough* 48 One form of meth 50 “Hansel ___ Gretel” (German operetta) 51 Programming language of the 1960s 52 Dress like Homer Simpson when he intentionally gained weight to get disability pay* 55 “Groundhog Day” role 56 Words mouthed by sports fans on camera 57 Upsides 58 “American Idol” reject William 59 Golf cart cargo 60 Fairy tale antagonist 61 Org. that does the rights thing?

62 Nickname for a prospector or hillbilly 63 Untouchable Eliot 64 Stolichnaya competitor*

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33 Saucy young lady 34 Band with the 2006 album “Decemberunderground” 35 Moving vehicle?

36 Goes every which way 37 Be a parasite to 38 Calendar that cycles 60 years called Samvatsaras 40 It’s not you or me 41 Perks 43 Families on “Family Feud,” e.g.

44 Typical tabloid trash 45 Legendary Hollywood producer Darryl F. ___ 46 In a non-confining way 47 Random geezer 49 Accident-___ 52 Genius 53 Ireland, in Ireland 54 Impulsive feeling 58 “That ___ to go”

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Memorial Health CPR training FitnessOne provides American Heart Association courses each month to certify individuals in infant, child and adult CPR. The cost is $30. Call 350-4030 or visit www. memorialhealth.com.

Memorial Health 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 Health 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.

Memorial Health 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.

Narcotics Anonymous When at the end of the road you find that you no longer can function with or without drugs, there’s a simple, spiritual, non-religious program known as Narcotics Anonymous. Call 238-5925 for the Savannah Lowcountry Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting schedule.

Pain in the Neck Month Spine & Sport is recognizing April as Pain in the Neck Month by providing stretches for the neck and information about how posture can cause or prevent neck pain. Visit www.spinesport.org or visit the Wilmington Island office in the Kroger Shopping Center or the Rincon office in Goshen Commercial Park. Call 826-3797 or 898-7714.

Parkinson’s in the Park Cheri Zaun, a golf professional and Parkinson’s patient, will be the keynote speaker at this event, set for May 5 at the R.B. Baker Lake in Springfield. On Friday, she will conduct a golf clinic and have a friendly putting competiton to raise funds for local programs and research.

Planned Parenthood Hotline First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services.

Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-2647154.

The Quit Line a toll-free resource that provides counseling, screening, support and referral services for all Georgia residents 18 or older and concerned parents of adolescents who are using tobacco. Call 1-877-270-STOP or visit www. unitegeorgia.com.

Smoke Stoppers will hold an orientation May 7 at 6 p.m. in the Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion on Reynolds Street. Seven classes over three weeks feature effective strategies to stop smoking. The cost is $100. Call 819-6718 Stop Smoking Researchers at the University of Iowa combined 600 studies covering 72,000 people

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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 needed 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.

Wild Island A Wilderness Southeast licensed boat captain will take participants winding through the marsh creeks of Wassaw Island National Wildlife Refuge. Observe dolphins and other life of the estuary along the way.

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pants explore the beach, dunes and maritime forest. Bring lunch and a water bottle. The fee is $65. Reservations and a deposit are required. Call 897-5108 or email info@wilderness-southeast.org.

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St. Almo The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meet at 6 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. Time changes with season. Call for time change. Call 234-3336.

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’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.

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

Sensational Minds An African-American book store at 129 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. in the Oakhurst Shopping Plaza that carries books in 22 different categories, from fiction and nonfiction to cooking, religions, education and more. Also journals, Bible covers, stationery and gifts.

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.

Tea time at Ola’s is a new book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Call Beatrice Wright at 652-3660. Bring your ideas and lunches. Tea will be provided. 2325488 or 652-3660.

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

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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. Overcoming by Faith Services with the Rev. Ricky Temple are held Saturday from 6-7:30 p.m. at 9700 Middleground Rd. Sunday worship services are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Services are now held Sundays in Rincon. Call 927-8601.

Path of the Pagan The group will teach and learn from each other, creating a sacred space.

Free. Meets Sundays from 7-9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Hall, East Macon Street.

Call 356-9343.

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.

St. Paul the Apostle Centennial Celebration The Episcopal Church of St. Paul the Apostle at 34th and Abercorn streets will present an organ concert by Gerald Carper of Macon April 29 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Centennial Celebration. A reception will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Call 232-0274.

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.

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Lacrosse Team Forming If you are between the ages of 15 and 50 and have the desire to play one of the fastest games on two feet, call 920-4568 and ask for John Baer, a former All American Goalie in 1976, an Australian World team selectee in 1982 and a winning coach for nearly 28 years. Some fees will be needed for uniforms and other expenses.

Savannah Adult Baseball League is looking for new players/teams to join for the 2007 season, which begins April 1. The league welcomes men 25 years of age or older. Contact SABL at 341-6168 or info@ savannahMSBL.com.

Savannah Area Tennis will hold an after-school and weekend Junior Group Tennis Program for ages kindergarten through 12th grade at various sites throughout Savannah. A cardio tennis program, Adults’ Workout With a Racquet, is a group activity that features drills aimed at giving players of all abilities a high-energy workout. Sessions are $10. For information about either program, call Phyllis Greene at 961-9862 or 507-9862 or send e-mail to ctcsavannahga@prodigy.net.

Savannah Disc Golf Club holds an Open Doubles Tournament at 1 p.m. each Saturday at Tom Triplett Park on U.S. 80 between Dean Forest Road and Interstate 95. New players are welcome.

Teams are chosen by luck of the draw. Entry is $5. For information, visit savannahdiscgolf.com.

Savannah Shamrock Rugby Club is always looking for new players, no experience necessary. Open practice every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Forsyth Park. Call 663-7415 or visit www. savannahrugby.com.

Support Groups

African-American Women Overcoming Depression and Bi-Polar Disease meets the third Thursday of the month at the Bull Street Library. For information, call JoAnne Wright at 236-0027.

Al Anon Family Groups A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics meets Monday at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. at 1501 Eisenhower Dr. and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive. Call 5989860 or visit http://al_anon_savannah. freeservers.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, call 354-0993.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group The group is for caregivers, family members and friends of persons affected

by Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementiacausing illnesses and meets the first Monday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 111 of the Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. Visit www. alzga.org or call 920-2231.

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Amputee Support Group Open to all patients who have had a limb amputated and their families or caregivers.

Call 355-7778 or 353-9635.

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents who have a seriously ill child receiving treatment on an inpatient or outpatient basis. A case manager facilitates the meetings, and a child life specialist provides an arts and crafts activity Meets once a week. Call Donna at 350-5616.

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents of Children with Bleeding Disorders meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Health. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

Bariatric/Gastric Bypass Support Group for past and potential obesity surgery patients and their families. For information, call Cheryl Brown at 350-3644.

Better Breathers support group meets quarterly, March 24, June 16, September 15 and December 15, at noon, Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Bldg. 5356 Reynolds St. Contact Tina Nelson at 819-7340 or Cindy Balkstra at 819-8032.

Bipolar Support Group John J. Dunn, Ph.D., is interested in hearing from people who want to participate in a bipolar support group. Call 692-1230 after 6 p.m.

Bulloch County Rape Crisis Hotline The Bulloch County Sexual Assault Task Force has announced a new 24 hour/7 day a week hotline staffed by trained volunteers to aid victims of rape, incest and sexual molestation. The number is 912-531-1771.

CASA Support Group This support group is for parents and extended caregivers whose child or children have been involved with DFCS and/or returned to your custody after being in foster care, or who have been given custody of a family member’s child who has been involved with DFCS and/or has been in foster care. The group meets the first Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at Youth Futures Family Resource Center at 705 Anderson St. For information, call Madison at CASA at 447-8908 or send email to madison@savannahcasa.org.

Cancer support group meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Nancy N. and J.C.

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Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. The group is open to anyone who is living with, through or beyond a diagnosis of cancer. Call 819-3360.

Caring for Us is a support group for caregivers of ill or injured family members or loved ones. Call Kimberlee Mitchell at 350-3399.

Celiac Support Group for anyone with celiac disease who is allergic to products containing gluten, their family or friends. For information, call 507-2592.

Citizens With Retarded Citizens Open to families of children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly at 1211 Eisenhower Drive. 355-7633.

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. Call 3551221 or visit www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org.

Compassionate Friends Support Group offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents. It meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Candler Heart & Lung Building, Conference Room 2, 5356 Reynolds St. 925-5195.

Couples Struggling with Fertility Challenges meets every Saturday at 6:45 p.m. at Savannah Christian Church, Room 250.

This is a group for couples struggling with primary or secondary infertility, whether they have been on this journey for one year or many years. Call Kelly at 596-0852 or email emptycradle_savannah@hotmail.com.

Debtors Anonymous meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, 225 W. President St. in the third floor New Beginnings Room. Enter on President Street through the left-hand set of glass doors between Whitaker and Barnard streets. Arrive early, as the entry doors are locked promptly at 5:30 p.m. For information, e-mail DAsavannah@yahoo.com.

Depressive/Manic support group Open to persons diagnosed with depression.

Meetings are held in classroom B in the Surgery Center Building of Memorial Hospital every Tuesday at 7 p.m. 920-0153 or 927-2064 Diabetes support group meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m. at Memorial Health in Conference Room A. Call Robin at 350-3843.

Domestic violence community support group SAFE Shelter provides a domestic violence support group every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building at 325 Bull St. Call Brenda Edwards, 629-8888.

Domestic Violence Hotline The Georgia Human Resources Department and Georgia Coalition on Family Violence, have a new number, 24 hours a day. 1-80033-HAVEN. Eating Disorders/Self Harm Group A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324. w

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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 11 a.m. at 707 Harmon St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. Religious education for grades 1-8 is offered. For information, call 2336284 or 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com.

Celebrating diversity. Working for justice.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah A liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. On May 6, the Rev. Joan KahnSchneider will speak from the topic Canvass Sunday -- Nurturing Our Growth. 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 Calling all Christian poets, rappers and singers are needed for a Christian poetry troupe. Call 912-450-4827.

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.

Woodlawn United Methodist Church Sunday school is at 9:45, worship at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. 2502 Highway 80, Garden City.

Women’s Bible Study at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 or stop by 1601 Drayton Street.

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Beautiful Home for Lease.

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Beautiful townhome is open and airy and great for entertaining. Located in quiet, convenient area overlooking the marsh and Richardson Creek and is only 10 minutes from downtown and the beach. Upstairs provides large walk-in closet, bedroom/office space and separate sitting area. Also has walk-in attic. Downstairs offers 2 large bedrooms and 2 baths. Master with walk-in closet.

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Broughton St. Loft- JUST REDUCED!!!

Walk to the PARK. $1,075,000. Once block walk to Forsyth Park.

Tennis, basketball, jogging, much more! Two units on each end and one town home in the middle. Great investment opportunity. All electrical, plumbing, and HVAC updated. Turn into condos or rentals.

Motivated seller. Bring all offers. Contact Alex Grikitis, 912-2220-1700.

Location. Location. Location. 104 Tybrisa St. In the heart of Tybee’s commercial district minutes from the pier. Zoned C-1. Currently 6-room inn. A number of possibilities including mixed-used commercial on bottom, residential on top. Owner/ agent. $720,000. Please contact Alex Grikitis, 912-220-1700.

101. W. Broughton St, unit 302; top floor corner loft at the intersection of Broughton & Whitaker. 2BR/1BA with windows in every room.

Sunlight drenched. 11’ ceilings, hardwood floors. 908 sft. Walk to it all! Asking $335,000. Contact Lori Judge, 912-484-1514. MLS# 22469.

Hentry Place Condominiums

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654-656 East Henry St-A new condo conversion. Four 2 bed / 1 bath condos on beautiful East Henry Street. Video surveillance and home security, Large front porches, off-street parking, updated kitchens and baths, hardwood/ tile/carpet floors, laundry rooms, and over 1200 square feet each. Pricing starting at $235,000. 2% closing costs and $1000 decorating allowance paid by seller. Contact Alex Grikitis, 912-220-1700 or Chris Smyth, 912-704-3800, and please visit henryplace.com for more information.

A gorgeously renovated historic building at 216 West Park Avenue.

Completely updated kitchens with stainless fixtures and appliances, shaker-style cabinets, baths with marble granite countertops & marble floors. Original hardwood floors throughout. Gas fireplaces, video surveillance & security, built-in surround sound & flat panel TV. All the bells and whistles!! 1750 to 3300 square foot units. Prices starting at $325,000. Great buyer incentive packages available along with preferred lenders. Please contact Alex Grikitis, 912-220-1700 or alex@ grikitisgroup.com, and be sure to visit 216west.com for further information.

224-228 E Park Ave at the corner of Lincoln St. Eight new condos located three blocks from Forsyth Park. Full appliance package, refinished wood floors, video surveillance and security system, off-street parking, flatpanel TVs, and much more. Prices starting at $99,900. Contact Alex Grikitis, 912-220-1700, Nick Bentz 843-368-0265, or Chris Smyth 912704-3800, and please visit lincolnparkSAV.com for more information.

1412 Adams St.

Victory Drive

1711 Price St.

Beautifully restored 5000 sqft post civil war plantation home on 3.98 acres in downtown Ridgeland. Starting at 725,000. 6 bdrms, 3 full baths, 1.5 bath, wrap around porches, custom tile pool, carport, garage, boat storage, lrg oak trees, Four boat landings within 15 min drive. 35 min to Savannah, Beaufort, Hilton Head. Minutes to I - 95 much more!

4 Beautiful Condos on the water! 2Bed 2.5 Bath, 2 balconies per unit. Scenic view and landscape, security gated entrance, Plenty of parking. For more info check out www.CoastalRiverview.com.

Great commercial property right in the Thomas Square Historic Neighborhood. Entire tract includes 1711 Price, 1716 Habersham, & 410 34th St. 4,200sq.ft. comm. space & 2,200sq.ft. of warehouse space.

The remainder is vacant. For more info check out www.1711price.com.

415 East 34 St.

308 E. President St. Townhouse

Great SCAD rental. Fully rehabed with original hardwoods, marble in kitchen and bath, stainless steel appliances. $1000/mo rental income. Carriage house not yet rented. Area of active restoration.

Elegant townhouse in the hear of the historic district just steps away from Columbia Square. This home features 2BR / 2.5BA, original hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, and private courtyard. Great Location!! $659,000. Contact Lori Judge, 912-484-1514. MLS# 27157.

347 Abercorn St. • Savannah, GA 31401 • 912-236-1000 Alex Grikitis • 912-220-1700 • www.GrikitisGroup.com

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