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Contents

Volume 6, No. 37, June 6, 2007 On the cover: Ted (Stephen Cyr) and Laura (Clare Frank) from the play Looking for Ethiopia. Photo by George Gill.

2007-2008 Season

in SAVANNAH at the Johnny Mercer Theatre

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Hear & Now 11 Community 13

Lead Story

Music Interview 19

Vibes (continued) 28 Music Menu

News & Opinion

30 Soundboard

One woman’s journey

Gigs a la Carte

Who’s playing and where

10 Editor’s Note

After action report

Culture

11 Feedback

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Readers have their say City Notebook The MINIs are coming!

Community Coastal Heritage team gets award Hear and now Robin’s world 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

22 Art Patrol

Exhibitions and openings

26 Theatre

Looking for Ethiopia

Movies 34 Screenshots

Nov. 19 • 2007

January 17 • 2008

March 7 • 2008

All the flicks that fit

The 411 6 37 38

Vibes

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18 Music Feature

Roaring LIONS 19 Interview Bells of Christ Church 20 Connect Recommends Concerts of Note

October 5 • 2007

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Wednesday, June 6 Summer Concert in the Squares

What: Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a summer concert by vocalist Claire Frazier. When: June 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Johnson Square. Cost: Free. Info: 6516417 or www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Thursday, June 7

Savannah Actor’s Theatre Presents Looking for Ethiopia

What: This play is the winhner of last year’s Savannah One Act Play Festival and was written by Tom Mauldin and Ray Levin. Richard and Ted host two society parties on the same night. Every year, they invite “Group A” and “Group B” guests and never the twain should meet. This year, things might go wrong. When: June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. Where: Savannah Actor’s Theatre, 703D Louisville Rd. Cost: $1- general admission and $5 student or seniors. Info: 232-6089 or www.savannahactorstheatre.org.

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Great American eball Night s a B

What: Relive the days when rock ‘n roll was born. When: June 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30 at 3 p.m.

Where: 222 Bull St. Cost: Adults $33 and 17 and under $16. Info: Call 233-7764.

Friday, June 8

Summer Concert in the Squares

Savannah Starland Farmers Market continues What: Buy fresh produce and other goods. When: June 9 and every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to noon. Where: The area of the old Starland Dairy at 40th an Bull streets. Cost: Free.

Info: 443-5355, maldorors@ gmail.com or www.starlandfarmersmarket.com.

Magdalene Project Murals

What: Union Mission will host an open house and public viewing of two murals at Magdalene Project, their emergency family shelter. The two murals, one by Virginia Hanley and one by Ila Scholla, will be accompanied by art created by youth who participated in workshops held in conjunction with the mural painting.

When: June 9 from 2-4 p.m. Where: Magdalene Project, 5000 Jasmine Avenue. Cost: Free. Info: 238-2777 or www.unionmission.org or 927-5325 or www.finearts. armstrong.edu.

Monday, June 11

Telfair: The South’s Oldest and Newest Museum

What: Telfair Museum of Art Director Steven High will present this lecture as part of the Armstrong Atlantic State University Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture Series. It will explore the Telfair from its beginnings as the South’s oldest art museum to the opening of the state-ofthe-art Jepson Center for the Arts. When: Monday, June 11 at 2 p.m. Where: AASU Center. Cost: Free and open to the public.

The PBR Show continues

What: A little auditory show, inspired by the comfort, joy and sustainability of peanut butter sandwiches. Writers, actors and creative artists of the Savannah community will share with participatory listeners stories and music of fear and love, adventure and mystery, life and humanity and peanut butter and jelly. When: June 11 and every Monday at 8 p.m. Where: Savannah Actor’s Theatre, 703D Louisville Rd. Cost: Admission is $2 and peanut butter sandwiches are available for $2 each. Info: 2326080 or mail@savannahactorstheatre.org.

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Saturday, June 9

What: Contras, squares and couples dancing to the music of the Glow in the Dark String Band. Beginners and singles are welcome. The evening begins with a lesson.

When: June 9. The lesson is at 7:45 p.m. and the danceis 8-11 p.m. Where: Oatland Island Education Building.

Cost: $7. Info: 925-2456 or www.savannahfolk.org.

Tuesday, June 12

What: Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a summer concert by the Roger Moss Quintet. When: June 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Johnson Square. Cost: Free. Info: 651-6417 or www.savannahga.gov/arts.

What: A concert presented by the Savannah Children’s Choir. When: June 8 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Messiah Lutheran Church on Skidaway Island. Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: www.savannahchoir.org.

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What: The Savannah Area Baseball League will present a night of baseball, spectator games, giveaways, a moonwalk and other activities for children. The featured games has the Bombers taking on the Dodgers. This event is a benefit for St. Mary’s Community Center, a community outreach program of St. Joseph’s/Candler. When: Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. Where: Grayson Stadium on East Victory Drive. Cost: Admission is free with a single canned good item or other non-perishable foot item for St. Mary’s food pantry. Info: 341-6168.

Bells of Christ Church What: A concert performed by the Christ Church bell choir. The choir recently has been on tour and also has released a CD, Resounding Joy. When: June 9 at 7 p.m. Where: Christ Church, 28 Bull St. Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: 232-4131.

The GREAT Ice Cream Run

What: A group of MINI Coopers owners are taking a seven-day ice cream run from Sanford, Fla. to Bar Harbor, Maine. They will stop at homemade ice cream shops along the way, and will make their first pit stop at Leopold’s Ice Cream.

Savannah’s own Coastal MINIs will lead the convoy into Savannah and onto River Street for a parade ending at Leopold’s on Broughtou Street. When: June 9. Where: River and Broughton streets.

Cost: Free. Info: www.thegreaticecreamrun.com.

What: The Vietnam Veterans of America are bringing the Rolling Vietnam Memorial Wall to Savannah, and have requested a motorcycle escort from the Georgia-South Carolina line into Savannah. When: The folling wall will arrive June 12 at 11:30 a.m., be set up June 13 and on display to the public June 14-17. Where: First rest stop/ weight station on Interstate 95 southbound. Cost: Free.

Info: Call Normal Ward at 308-5021 or 728-6441.

Tuesdays at Tybee

What: Mark Dodd of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will present Tybee Sea Turtles. When: June 12 at 7 p.m. Where: Tybee Island City Hall, 403 Butler Ave. Cost: Free. Info: 786-5917.

Wednesday, June 13

Origami Installation by Pang-Chieh Hsu What: Visitors are invited to enjoy artist PangChieh Hsu’s new installation of origami lotus flowers during the week leading up to the Savannah Asian Festival. A native of Taiwan, Hsu is a recipient of the prestigious Joan Mitchell Foundation Fellowship and currently teaches at Armstrong Atlantic State University. Known for his stunning realist paintings, Hsu will create an arrangement of three–dimensional lotus flowers reflective of Buddhist philosophy. The installation will be viewable during normal museum hours. When: June 13-17.

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Mother on a mission Margo Pellegrino’s quest to save the sea

T

he summer months inspire travel to the Georgia coast, as visitors descend on our beaches and otherwise quaint island communities.

Most come by land, which is why beachgoers blanketing the shore over Memorial Day weekend may have thought themselves delirious when they spotted a small speck out on the water. Alas, a visitor who came not by coastal causeway but by way of small canoe.

Meet Margo Pellegrino, a witty and energetic paddler who worked overtime on Memorial Day weekend, paddling against adverse tides and the north winds reluctant to see her land ashore. Margo is not a professional athlete; she is, rather, a courageous woman battling the elements to make a difference.

A longtime environmental enthusiast and lifetime recreational paddler, Margo picked up a copy of 50 Ways to Save the Ocean,

by David Helvarg, and was inspired to take a step toward that end.

Her journey, called Miami2Maine, is an effort to raise public awareness of the imperiled state of the world’s oceans.

“Miami2Maine comes on the heels of several recent scientific studies that show how overfishing and mismanagement of our ocean resources have decimated our wild fish

populations,” says Martha Collins, Florida organizer for the National Environmental Trust (NET), a Miami2Maine sponsor.

Margo’s journey also comes at a strategic point in ongoing political discourse regarding national oceanic policy. According to Matt Rand, Director of the Marine Fish Campaign at NET in Washington, DC, Congress and the National Marine Fisheries Service are in the process of developing new rules to end overfishing in domestic waters.

“If these rules are developed correctly,” says Rand, “the United States could be the first major fishing nation in the world to end overfishing.”

Depletion of ocean fisheries is among Margo’s greatest concerns and motivating factors. She reminisces on a trip her brother took to Chile in 2005. He called her, alarmed, to report that Chile and Peru were verging on war over fisheries rights.

For Margo, this was a call to arms. It was not long after that Miami2Maine was born.

“I don’t want my kids to be my age,” she says, “and there be no fish in the ocean or for us to be fighting wars over fishing rights.”

For a stay-at-home mother of two young children, it is only this kind of passion and selflessness that could pull you away from your family.

Margo’s mission is one, ultimately, of awareness. She refers to it in metaphorical terms as “One Degree of Effort.” Her mission statement explains the difference between 211°F and 212°F and the fact it is that one degree which separates hot water from steam.

Steam can move locomotives. It is that one extra degree of effort, she claims, which can make all the difference between failure and success.

But boiling water, and even

powering a train these days, is considerably easier than taking on the Atlantic Ocean alone. In her trip along the edge of America, from Miami to Camden, Maine, Margo will travel more than 2,000 miles by sea and trace 14 states in her canoe. And the timetable she has given herself to do this is a mere 11 weeks.

“It’s been good,” she tells of her progress.

“I would not say it’s been perfect conditions.”

In fact, some of the roughest seas she’s encountered have been here, as she passed through just over a week agoWith blustering winds from the northwest and northeast, Margo has fought to maintain ground.

“It’s the most treacherous paddling I have ever done,” she says of the Sapelo Sound.

“Georgia’s tides have not been the issues that I thought they would be,” she adds. “It’s been the wind.”

Unfavorable conditions set her back a full day in Georgia and left offshore onlookers and fishermen in disbelief.

“They’d come up to me in my boat and say, ‘We can’t believe you just paddled across that,’” she exclaims.

Might is not the half of it. Margo Pellegrino has undoubtedly spent months behind the scenes, planning the trip. She has made arrangements to stop at some 74 points along the Eastern seaboard not only to rest but to localize her message. In this effort she has intricately planned when to mail packages to specific destinations including energy bars and other such necessities for her haul.

She has spent much time conversing and planning with the families lining up to take her in. In Savannah, she’s communicated extensively with Gerry and Sally Cowart, of Skidaway Island, and

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oceans are in a state of crisis and we need to take immediate action to remedy the problem. We couldn’t me more excited,” he continues “to be among her supporters.”

NET has provided Margo with a chase car and driver to meet her at her take out points and drop her off again before sunrise.

And to placate any protest she may have had to the chase car, NET purchased carbon offsets to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of the automobile.

“I really didn’t want to have a chase car,” Margo laughs, “but how could I say no?”

NET is also working with members of Congress that could benefit Margo on her last leg of this great journey.

She is hoping to be granted a waiver by the Army Corps of Engineers that would allow her passage through the limited-access Cape Cod Canal. This route is much preferred, and much safer, than the route around the Cape. Those interested in Margo’s endeavors are encouraged to petition their Congressmen on her behalf.

In the meantime, Margo is driven on by a basic and noble sense of stewardship.

And in her righteous journey the creatures of the sea cheer her on. Dolphin and manatees seek out their vigilant patron, almost as though they know she is on a quest for their best interest.

She has conducted interviews, this one included, from a cell phone on her boat.

When asked about the sea creatures who accompany her along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), she identifies land crabs crawling about her canoe and various birds flying overhead.

“Right now I have managed to collect a little shrimp in my boat,” she marvels at the other end of the phone line.

Margo follows her charted course, hoping for some wind at her back. Despite the challenges thus far she is no worse for the wear. Her motivation surrounds her: a sea change for the sea.

“It’s kind of a nebulous thing,” she says, “when you talk about creating awareness.

But that’s what I want to do. Awareness,” she continues, “is a prerequisite for change.” w Margo’s journey can be tracked online at www.miami2maine.com. 50 Ways to Save the Ocean, by David Helvarg, is available from Inner Ocean Publishing at www.innerocean.com.

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Wilson and Sarah Barmeyer, of Ardsley Park.

“Behind the amazing story of the trip itself was her enormous level of organization beforehand,” says Wilson Barmeyer. “It reminds me of the preparation of someone hiking the Appalachian Trail. We received packages in the mail for her arrival that was still three plus weeks away.”

Her execution has been as admirable as her intentions. Hailing from Medford Lakes, N.J., Margo took a leave of absence from home and family in early May to undertake this awesome pursuit. Fighting the winds and incoming tides, she has paddled as much as 52 miles in a day and averages 20-25 miles per day.

Unbelievably, this is the first long-distance trip she’s ever taken.

Her wayfarer is a modest 20 foot outrigger canoe that is now, after the hours she’s spent in it, almost an extension of her body. She stocks it with small snacks, water, and sun protection.

For anyone who has spent any considerable amount of time on a boat of any size, the urge to stand on dry land and walk around is overwhelming. Margo tempers herself well to the confines of the boat.

“I haven’t been too antsy so far,” she says as she steers her canoe into the Savannah harbor. “But I am really looking forward to walking around Savannah for awhile.”

Margo’s sacrifice has not gone unnoticed by her supporters and her sponsors.

In addition to NET, sponsors include the Surfrider Foundation, of San Clemente, CA. Margo’s impressive roster of nonprofit support has helped to generate the local media attention to her cause.

She hopes that people will come out to support her stops in the areas where they live and help put a personal face to the global challenge of protecting the ocean.

Depending on the location on the map, issues range from depleted fisheries, habitat destruction, and endangered reefs to dredging and beach access.

“Her endeavor will allow local environmental groups, including Surfrider Foundation chapters, to highlight the local problems they are facing,” says Ericka D’Avanzo, South Florida Regional Manager of the Surfrider Foundation. Surfrider has also provided campaign t-shirts – organic of course – to help generate buzz.

“Margo’s mission lines up with ours,” says Rand of NET. “We recognize that the world’s

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| Editor’s Note by Jim Morekis

Don’t tread on me L

ike they say, you win some and you lose some. This year’s session of the Georgia General Assembly, just concluded last week, wasn’t as catastrophic as I’d anticipated, but then again it wasn’t exactly a shining beacon for future generations either.

Others may differ, but to me the worst development by far was Gov. Sonny Perdue’s signature on the blatantly unconstitutional “private cities” measure allowing developers to tax residents for the cost of infrastructure for new subdivisions.

Oh, they’re not calling them taxes; the preferred euphemism is “special assessments.” But trust me, the payments developers will extort from residents will in all other ways be like a tax, with key exceptions: Governments are answerable to voters while corporations are not, and governments are permanent while corporations come and go.

I seem to recall something from back in school about “no taxation without representation.” I remember something about American colonists shooting a lot of British soldiers over that issue. I think some guy with a wig and a name like “George W” was involved. It’s all kind of foggy. Hey, is that Paris Hilton on the TV? Anyway, the colonists’ sacrifice was apparently in vain, because if approved by referendum in 2008 the “private cities” bill would essentially give big developers all the upside of government power (ability to tax, ability to collect, ability to evict you/sue you/ garnish your wages/put you in jail if you don’t pay) with none of the downside (open records and accountability to the people).

To give you an idea how ill-conceived this bill is, two counties had to be excluded lest the governor’s controversial Oaky Woods land holding -- kept secret until it doubled in value after an adjacent development was planned -- kill the deal. (Of course a quick lawsuit by some developer in the future will include those counties once again).

While there’s always a chance voters will vote down this transparent scam of a bill in the referendum, I doubt they will. As highdollar PR firms figured out years ago, people almost always vote yes on referendum measures. Besides, the developers’ lobby will no doubt pour millions of dollars into an ad campaign persuading you to give away your most basic right as an American citizen -- to have a voice in your government.

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I’m not happy about it, but I can’t say I’m surprised. All U.S. domestic politics over the last 25 years has been in the direction of increasing corporate rights at the expense of individual rights. This is what we voted for, over and over again, so this is what we get.

Enjoy!

However, you have to give credit where it’s due, and I was happy about the compromise reached on the continued preservation of Jekyll Island, that jewel of a barrier island to our south specifically set aside in 1950 for the enjoyment and enrichment of Georgians of “average income.”

Continued conservation of the stateowned island wasn’t completely served by the measure Gov. Perdue signed into law, but considering how bad things could have ended up, I’d say environmentalists are correct in calling this bill a victory.

In a nutshell, the bill will protect the more fragile south end of Jekyll Island from further development, prohibit the Jekyll Island Authority, which oversees the island on behalf of the people of Georgia, from selling any portion of the island, and create a new oversight committee.

That’s a mouthful, but the alternative was much shorter: Sell off the island in pieces to the highest bidders. Or the low bidders if they’re well-connected enough.

Patty McIntosh of the Georgia Conservancy, which among many other concerned groups worked very hard for this legislation, says it best: “By signing this legislation, the governor and the legislature are taking an important step toward preserving Jekyll Island as one of our state’s most unique natural assets,” she says. “Jekyll Island can continue to serve all Georgians by providing an unmatched natural environment on our coast while fulfilling the educational and recreational needs of the state.”

The bottom line is that Jekyll Island will remain at most 35 percent developed -- one of the core mandates set out in the agreement preserving the island for the benefit of all Georgians.

If you haven’t paid a visit to Jekyll Island, you should. It’s close by, you can drive to it, it’s inexpensive, it’s beautiful -- and after all, it belongs to you. w Jim is editor-in-chief of Connect Savannah.

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Especially, less than a mile away?

Editor, Denise Kleinman As co-author of ‘Gun Laws and Sudden Death’ (British Journal of Criminology, A Beach Bum Parade in a October 2006) I must correct inaccurate serious drought? editorial statements about Australia’s 1996 Editor, experience with gun bans and ‘buybacks’ All of those Tybee “Water First” signs (Letters, May). It only tells half the story to should be covered over with “Water Worst” say gun deaths were halved post-1996, beon Beach Bum Parade Day. cause they were falling for years beforehand.

It is utterly astounding and confounding Our peer-reviewed study found the prethat much of Tybee seems to not only sancexisting downwards trend in firearm suition but revel in an orgy of wasting good cides (about 80% of firearm-related deaths water, most especially in times of drought. in Australia) sped up after the bans and Not to rain on anyone’s parade, so to $AU500 million buyback. We concluded speak, but if people are deadset on hosthe gun laws may have influenced firearm ing each other down then there is naturally suicides, but advised caution because suiplenty of ocean water available. To be out cides using other methods also declined spraying gallons and gallons of good water is from the late 1990’s. totally outrageous.

Suicide prevention programs and soWhen I moved back to Tybee sevcial changes may have had overall effects. eral years ago there was a drought in the Drawing conclusions about gun laws and Southeast, as there is now. I wondered then firearm suicide is therefore premature. why nothing was done to prevent or at least There was no evidence the laws affected firediscourage wasting water at the Beach Bum arm homicides. water orgy.

Regarding mass shootings, Australia’s Now six years later, with increasing covclose neighbour New Zealand has not had erage of the ongoing drought conditions a mass shooting in over 10 years, either. prevalent in the Southeast as well as other However, New Zealanders still use, for huntparts of the country, any reasonable person ing and target shooting, the types of firearms has to wonder how such profligate wasting Australia banned in 1996. of water continues year after year.

Dr. Samara McPhedran Al Gore’s new book Assault on Reason Chair, International Coalition for Women points out how some Americans, particuin Shooting and Hunting (WiSH) larly in the current executive branch, have

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MINImania Drivers in the GREAT Ice Cream Run will stop in Savannah

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o their owners, MINI Coopers aren’t just any old cars. Small and colorful, MINIs have a “Whee!” factor that make them just plain fun to own and drive, they say.

Some of those folks aren’t just any old car owners, either. They seek out cross-country road trips, which is how The GREAT Ice Cream Run came to be.

The seven-day road trip will start in Sanford, Fla. and travel up the East Coast to Bar Harbor, Maine. Along the way, the drivers will stop at shops that sell homemade ice cream, making the trip a true ice cream run.

The convoy will make its first pit stop at Leopold’s Ice Cream on Broughton Street on the evening of June 9. When the cars arrive, they will be met by a group of local MINI owners, then all will parade through the Downtown Historic District before heading to Leopold’s.

Murray Wilson has put together a MINI blog and club. “I’m sort of hosting in Savannah, then I’m joining them to go to Bar Harbor,” he says.

“I used to own a MINI back in the 70s,” Wilson says. “When BMW brought out the MINI again, it generated a lot of interest.

We’re a very, very enthusiastic group of people in the United States and internationally.”

Wilson once participated in a rally from California to New Jersey. About 800 MINIs participated, loaded with 3,200 people.

“If it wasn’t for this little car, we wouldn’t ever have spoken to each other,” Wilson says.. “Our association began with this little British bulldog of a car.”

Coastal MINIs is a group that meets the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Twelve Oaks Starbucks. “Usually, about eight to 10 owners show up and we drive off somewhere and have lunch,” Wilson says.

The GREAT Ice Cream Run does have a serious purpose -- raising money for the Make A Wish Foundation. Donations will be sought at each pit stop.

At Leopold’s, the owners can choose from flavors such as Chili Red Raspberry Sorbet, Pepper White Vanilla and British Racing Green Mint Chocolate Chip. Regular flavors will be temporarily changed to honor the colors of MINI Cooper models.

The GREAT Ice Cream Run isn’t the only road trip for MINIs. Other annual tours include the MINI United, MINI Takes the States and MINIs On Top. MINI owners also enjoy spontaneous road trips. “Several go across the United States and even internationally,” says Angel Ratcliffe, marketing coordinator for the

Creative Coast Initiative, who is helping to coordinate the event. “Online, they have forums and lounges where MINI Cooper owners can organize races and rallies.”

A group of MINI owners in New Jersey organized the ice cream run. “We’re proud they are coming to Savannah,” Ratcliffe says.

“Savannah is a perfect city for a cruise.”

Savannah loves events that are a little, well, different. “Seeing these little clown cars will be right up our alley,” Ratcliffe says.

“They’ll be going by Forsyth Park, around the squares, down River Street and then to Broughton Street.”

The cars are expected to arrive about 7 p.m., Ratcliffe says. “MINI Cooper drivers like to get their cars into unique, tight-fitting spaces,” shee says. “They can basically turn 180 degrees in one spot. They’ll be jampacking all those cars in the parking spaces at Leopold’s.”

The cars are expected to parade from 7-8:30 p.m. A section of Broughton will be closed to regular traffic during the event.

“Forty MINI Cooper owners have registered so far,” Ratcliffe says. “We’ll have about 10 to 15 driving down from Charleston, and about 10 to 15 local drivers..”

The Charleston drivers will compete to see who gets the best gas mileage. A new MINI will get up to 36 miles per gallon, Wilson says. MINI of Charleston, the only dealer in this region, is providing gas cards to the drivers.

“Any excuse for a MINI owner to not only drive their Cooper but to meet with other MINI owners is the biggest reason why Charleston owners will make the two-hour drive to Savannah,” says Carolee Johnson, sales manager of MINI of Charleston. “And with over 30 miles per gallon, the money they save on fuel will allow them to eat more ice cream.”

The city of Savannah will be showcased by the run, Ratcliffe says. “At the Creative Coast, we want to sell Savannah not just as an awesome destination, but a wonderful place to live,” she says. “We think this is the perfect way to do it.” w

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Bringing it back

Georgia Trust award for Coastal Heritage Society

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The building’s hardwood floors, including two heart pine floors, were restored. A new mechanical room floor was installed, and modern HVAC and electrical systems were installed using the fewest fasteners possible.

Once the work was completed, the Preservation Team moved into the shop for use as its headquarters. The layout of the office was designed around existing holes in floors and walls.

“The cubicles can be taken out,” Clark says.

“Anything new that is added is reversible.”

Historic preservation can’t be rushed. “It took them about a year to complete the project,” Clark says. “They also did some outside work on the building. The brick was in pretty bad shape.”

Most preservation projects are rehabilitation projects, which mean the building is restored and rehabilitated to be used in a way other than its original use. “Some are not feasible to restore for their original use because that use is no longer needed,” Clark says. “It’s important to be sensitive to the historic fabric of the building.”

Currently, the Coastal Heritage Society has more than 65 professional preservationists who are working on more than a dozen projects at the Roundhouse, Old Fort Jackson and the Savannah History Museum.

“They do masonry, carpentry and steel repairs,” Clark says.

Some are Savannah College of Art and Design students who are studying historic preservation. “Some are professional and skilled craftsmen,” Clark says.

As a documentation specialist, Clark also has an important role. “I document the preservation process in progress with pictures and writing down what they do,” she says.

Clark earned a master’s degree in historic preservation at the University of Georgia. “I love history and used to love to go and visit places where it all happened,” she says.

Other restoration and rehabilitation projects at the Roundhouse include work at the Paint and Coach shops and the Carpentry Shop. Almost nothing is too far gone to save.

“The Carpentry Shop was destroyed by fire and is being rebuilt,” Clark says. “All that was left were the brick walls. There was no roof, no floor, just the brick.”

A grant from Save America’s Treasures that is matched by SPLOST funds is being used to rebuild the Carpentry Shop.

Exterior of the Tender Frame Shop (top); the interior before work started (left); and resulting office space from the rehabilitation (right).

Eventually, it will be used as exhibit space for the Georgia State Railroad Museum, which is located at the Roundhouse.

“The Paint Shop will probably become the future Savannah History Museum,” Clark says. “That is the proposed plan for the building, although nothing is set in stone until it’s actually there.”

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation was founded in 1973. Today, it has more than 8,000 members throughout the state.

Each year, the trust recognizes preservation projects and people who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation. “We have a lot of nominees,” says Gregory B. Paxton, president and CEO of the trust. “Given the number of historic rehabilitation projects throughout Georgia, it is a prestigious award.”

The trust is the largest statewide, nonprofit preservation organization in the United States. “We are involved in acquiring and reselling properties that are endangered through our revolving fund program,” Paxton says.

The status of historic preservation in Georgia is better than ever, Paxton says.

Efforts to save historic structures are on the rise throughout the state, he says.

“Preservation has been instrumental throughout the state as a catalyst for down-

town revitalization,” Paxton says. “Savannah has revitalized Broughton Street, and many, many other cities are revitalizing their downtowns.”

The Excellence in Rehabilitation awards are given to projects that make compatible use of a historic building through repair, alterations or additions while preserving features that convey its historic value. Seven awards were given this year, Paxton says.

“We have an independent awards committee of preservation experts,” he says.

“They review the nominations and a member makes a site visit to make a final determination.”

Paxton is particularly delighted with the award given to the Coastal Heritage Society.

“This is one of many projects that have been undertaken by the Coastal Heritage Society,” he says.

“We think they’ve done a remarkable job, not just being good stewards, but bringing back an entire complex,” Paxton says. “I went there when it was trees and weeds.

“It was a remarkable set of buildings, but they were all in a state of ruination,” he says.

“I’ve had a lot of fun watching their progress over the years.” w Behind-the-scenes hard-hat tours of the work at the Roundhouse are being offered.

Tours can be arranged by calling 651-2338, Ext. 200.

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istory is being restored brick by brick at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum.

The Coastal Heritage Society’s Preservation Team was honored recently by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation for rehabilitating one of the museum’s most dilapidated structures. The Tender Frame Shop dates to 1855 and is one of the original classical revival buildings in the repair shops complex. “It was built as a one-story building,” says Traci Clark, documentation specialist for the Coastal Heritage Society, who nominated the project for the award. “A second story was added in 1899.”

Tenders for steam engines were once constructed in a room on the first floor. The Central of Georgia Railway’s master mechanic had an office on the first floor.

The second story was added to house blueprinting and drafting facilities. The addition can be clearly seen because the bricks used in its construction are of a different type and color than those in the first story.

When the rehabilitation project started, the building was in dire condition. The ends of the roof trusses had rotted from years of contact with porous brick walls, making the building potentially dangerous.

In 2005 and 2006, the Coastal Heritage Society’s Preservation Team rehabilitated the building. Nearly 140 square feet of masonry was rebuilt, more than 900 square feet of wall was reappointed and nearly 500 bricks were consolidated around trusses and in areas of massive deterioration.

The 18 original window frames were repaired and reglazed to replace window sashes installed in the late 20th century. “The windows have sash weights,” Clark says.

“Historic windows have weights on the side to raise the window, like counterweights,” she says. “The counterweights were hidden inside the windows.”

Some of the woodwork was rotted, but was restored. “They used the original wood whenever possible,” Clark says.

Even the colors were taken into consideration. A full paint analysis was done to determine the original paint colors used for interior and exterior wood surfaces and those colors were used.

The original roof was coated with a paint-like roofing material to seal it. The finish mimics the original red oxide paint that was used on the roof.

There was no way to install insulation under the roof, so insulation was installed on the underside of the roof deck. It was installed in a way to make the insulation look like wood decking, then fire-treated and painted brown to resemble wood.

The trusses were shored up and the rotted ends were restored with epoxy and Dutchman repairs. The truss ends were reinforced with metal supports that were made in the Coastal Heritage Society’s Metals Shop.

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A ferry tale

Once upon a time, in a city far, far away, an ad exec woke up in her apartment in downtown Savannah, walked a few blocks to a high-speed ferry terminal at the east end of River Street, bought a coffee and grabbed the latest issue of Connect, and hopped a ferry for a relaxing commute to her office on Hilton Head Island.

Sound unlikely? Last week eleven SCAD architecture seniors in Greg Hall’s studio class unveiled their proposal for ferry ports at Hilton Head and Savannah. Based on feasibility studies conducted in both communities, Hall’s students spent spring quarter collaborating as one 11-person team to design two terminals.

The six women and three men hail from several southern U.S. states and from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia and Iceland.

After 10 weeks of Exacto knife injuries, creative disagreements, brainstorming sessions and sleepless nights, at their final presentation the group demonstrated a shared familiarity with their project and a collective bond resembling the end of an Outward Bound-style trek.

The results? The Savannah site is all about inviting, or luring, folks into the terminal building or up onto the roof. The project site is immediately west of the

Marriott, extending the east River Street esplanade up in a sloping curl to a viewing deck on the “green roof ” of the brick façade building for a view upriver toward the Talmadge Bridge, or to watch ferry passengers boarding below them in a slip that’s carved into the riverbank.

Contrasting the Savannah site’s in-town feel is the woodsy, marshy locale picked for Hilton Head, with a building that reaches outward in an arc, using glass on most sides to bring the wild, natural environment indoors.

For a high speed ferry system to work, the main challenges will be “locating infrastructure on an island, where land is at a premium, and tying in with other modes of transportation once passengers disembark,” says Darrin Shoemaker, Hilton Head’s transportation engineer. It looks like this show is headed out on the road, or onto the water?

Shoemaker has invited Hall’s class to present the project on Hilton Head later this summer.

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s an Art Show

Every so often, artists Julio Garcia and Morgan Santander pull together a dozen or so of their creatively-minded neighbors for a midtown Savannah tour of studios and art spaces. This past Sunday, pals and coworkers Jefferson O’Neal, Liz Bates, and Eriq Bush added their sequential art (aka comic book) storyboards to the photography, ceramics,

sculpture, outdoor installation, abstract painting, and mixed media work on the tour.

“Redemption Rising” is Bates’ alternative Superman story.

What if Superman had been turned over to the American foster care system and had lived in a series of typical American welfare situations instead of being adopted and raised as Clark Kent? Would he still use his powers for good?

O’Neal, who is L-R: Liz Bates, Jefferson O’Neal and Eriq Bush in front of the “penciler” for “Redemption Rising” storyboards Bates’ story, calls “Redemption Rising” a world in the “right” direction, just because classic nature versus nurture story. One stothey have the ability to do so? ryboard shows an infant Superman found Bush and O’Neal, comic book guys since on the doorstep of a convent, cradled by a they were kids, love the fresh eyes that Bates nun in a Madonna-and-child pose. Another brings to the project, a comics newcomer. “I frame shows six-year-old Superman tending never thought that a comic book would be to his young foster sister while their obese, a way to do social commentary,” says Bates. grim-faced foster mother swills a beer in the Being on Sunday’s tour, the team hoped to foreground. spread the word about their books and to Bush is both the penciler and the inker bring sequential art into the larger art comon “Elite,” a sci-fi comic series about an unmunity. “We’re here to raise awareness on known planet where one group attains the comics,” says Bush. “We like to collaborate. ability to control other groups through sheer We don’t know why we can’t be in the fine force. Should they use their might steer the arts.” w

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• An officer on patrol saw a man and woman arguing on Abercorn Street.

The man walked away from the woman and began going north on Abercorn. The woman was yelling from the east side of the street and following the man.

The officer stopped the couple and called for backup. The woman said her husband punched her in the face twice while they sat in a car at the intersection of Bull Street and Victory Drive, then left the car and walked away.

The officer saw no redness on the woman’s face or any other mark that would indicate violent contact, but she did have a bleeding knuckle on her right hand. The man told the officer that his wife got upset because he activated his Blackberry.

• A man was attending an evening class on Montgomery Street when his moped was damaged and nearly stolen.

The man had parked his moped at the rear entrance. He said he had locked the steering upon parking.

About 12:30 a.m., he discovered the bike’s steering lock had been broken and there was damage to the key ignition, as if it was punched or pushed in. Earlier in the evening, another student told SCAD security that he had seen a teen who appeared to be about 14 years old on the bike.

When the suspect saw the witness, he jumped off the moped and fled on foot through a broken fence. The moped had minor scrapes on both rearview mirrors.

It was secured until the owner could be found. He was advised to register the

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moped with SCAD. He was given a case report number card.

• Shots were reported fired at the intersection of Chevis and Wild Heron roads.

Witnesses said the shots were coming from a black truck with a California license tag. The suspect had parked the truck at a dead end and turned the headlights off.

An officer spotted the truck, at which point the driver attempted to make a Uturn on Chevis Road. The officer blocked the vehicle with her police cruiser.

The man parked the truck on the right side of the road. Officers told him to turn the truck off and place the keys outside.

Both the driver and a female passenger were ordered to exit the truck. They were placed in handcuffs, and the man was later arrested and charged with discharging a firearm near a public school.

• A landlady reported that two tenants had damaged rental property on Eleanor Street.

The landlady said the wife didn’t have the rent money, and was told she couldn’t continue to be late with the rent. The woman agreed to move out, and wrote a note stating she would move out in two weeks.

When the couple moved, they took the air conditioning unit with them. The house was left badly damaged from poor housekeeping.

The bathrooms, carpeting, the walls and floors were all damaged and will need to be replaced. The landlady said she would prosecute.

A man told police that he was robbed by forced at an apartment complex on White Bluff Road.

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A customer at an Abercorn Street restaurant became very irate and agitated while waiting for his food.

The cashier who waited on the man tried to give him a refund because he started to get loud and began cursing. The manager told police that he asked the man several times to leave, but the man refused and told the manager to “shut the f**k up.”

The man then went around the counter, got up in the manager’s face and said, “If I see you outside of this place, I’m going to kill you, fat boy! Do you know who I am?”

At that point, the manager told the man to step outside and follow through with the threat. While the manager was outside with the suspect, the man told him he would make sure his business would “go down” and then he left.

The manager said several customers and employees witnessed the incident.

He had the suspect’s name because of his credit card and also knew his place of employment. A case report number card was given to the manager.

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High-Tech Pet Care

The Japanese company Medical Life Care Giken said it will begin marketing, later this year, a device that measures pets’ stress levels. The tiny patch on the bottom of a dog’s or cat’s paw changes color depending on the amount of sweat secreted, according to the researchers at Toyama University who developed it. And in March, New York’s Long Island Veterinary Specialists performed complicated hip-replacement surgery on a 1-year-old shorthaired cat, using a material about the width of a wooden matchstick.

Oreo was discovered wedged in the crawl space of a house. (Dogs receive hip replacements almost routinely now, but cats were thought to be too small.)

Compelling Explanations

Local music producer Ricky Lackey, during questioning in March by a judge in Cincinnati to help her determine an appropriate sentence for Lackey for his crime of attempted theft, told her that he has no children but that he has “six on the way.” The judge sought clarification. “Are you marrying a woman with six children?” “No,” said Lackey, “I be concubining.” All six women are due during August, September or October. Lackey, who had recently paid restitution to his victim, was released without additional sentence.

The Litigious Society

(1) In lawsuit-friendly Madison County, Ill. (termed “the promised land” by some trial lawyers), a judge awarded $311,700 to Amanda Verett for a long series of painful injuries that her courtroom-veteran chiropractor has been treating. Verett said she was holding a door open at a Pizza Hut when an employee yanked it open farther, and calamitous shoulder, arm and hand injuries resulted. (2) In a more traditional settlement upstate in Chicago, Joyce Walker was awarded $4,110 in May for a workplace injury when she hurt her knee in a hospital restroom after slipping on a banana peel.

In January, Joshua Vannoy, 18, filed a lawsuit against the Big Beaver Falls School District near Pittsburgh for the disruption to his high school years when he and his family were forced to moved to another school district because Joshua was being too harshly taunted. His troubles stemmed from an incident a year earlier, just before a DenverPittsburgh playoff football game when Joshua chose to wear a Broncos jersey to class and was then forced by one teacher to sit on the floor and endure paper wads being thrown at him because he was, according to the teacher, a “stinking Denver fan.”

The Continuing Crisis

At least five convicted sex offenders in Florida’s Miami-Dade County have their Ironies official residence in a makeshift en(1) So many U.S. execucampment underneath a bridge tives want to visit India to on the Julia Tuttle Causeway to make deals to outsource Miami Beach, with the blessforever never their companies’ jobs that in ing of the state Department of together...

March, India’s Washington, Corrections, according to an D.C., embassy said it was April report by CNN. Officials Hug someone forced to outsource the say that the state’s tough zoning job of processing the exlaw for sex offenders bars the ecutives’ visa applicaoffenders from most neighbortions. (2) Yet another hoods in the county because U.S. job was outsourced they are too close to where chilto India in May, that of dren congregate (and some sex of“local government reporter” fenders maintain regular homes covering city hall politieven though they can’t live in them cians in Pasadena, Calif. The because of the zoning law). The causepublisher of the Web site way camp, officials say, at least keeps PasadenaNow.com said the the men visible to probation officers. local beat could be handled “Hey! Pick Up That Wrapper!”: very well from India, through Great Britain is now famously sattelephone interviews and by urated with surveillance cameras watching live city council telemonitoring public spaces (4.2 million of casts on the Internet. them), creating alarming privacy concerns.

In March, the Los Angeles City Council On top of that, in April, after a pilot projagreed to pay wrongly accused Juan Catalan ect in Middlesbrough, the government an$320,000 to settle his lawsuit over havnounced it will attach loudspeakers to the ing been held in jail for five months for a cameras in 20 districts so that officials who 2003 murder he could not have committed. monitor the video can actually scold citizens Catalan maintained all along that he had who are spotted engaging in “antisocial” bebeen at a Dodgers baseball game at the time havior. of the crime, with his 6-year-old daughWho Says the Internet Will Replace the ter, but police distrusted the alibi. However, Daily Newspaper? Sixth-grade students at Catalan’s lawyer subsequently learned that South Hall Middle School in Gainesville, the HBO TV show “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Ga., drew praise from the community in had been filming at Dodger Stadium that May with their impressive collection drive day for an episode and, poring over timeand charitable donation of 13,580 discarded stamped outtakes of crowd shots, finally newspapers (creating stacks totaling 142 found a scene with Catalan and his daughter feet). The local Humane Society’s dogs and in the stands. cats will put the papers to good use, and furthermore, said the teacher, urinating on

the papers will help biodegrade the newspapers’ ink.

Oops!

Try to Read This Without Wincing: A cable broke on a leg extension machine at a YWCA facility in Akron, Ohio, in 2004, catapulting a steel bar forcefully at a 22-yearold football player working out for a shot at a college scholarship, hitting him squarely between his parted legs, whacking his left testicle. Three years later, he still walks gingerly and bow-legged because the slightest contact is painful (although he did manage to father a child in the interim). In April 2007, a jury awarded him $786,000 after hearing that the machine had been in disrepair.

Fetishes on Parade

In January, Ronald Dotson, 39, pleaded no contest to attempting to break into a Ferndale, Mich., store in order to steal a mannequin outfitted in a French maid’s uniform, which authorities said was his seventh “statuephilia”-related offense in 13 years. “I thought I was getting my life together,” he told the judge, even though his arrest came only days after he was paroled for the sixth offense. One of the previous arrests involved an apparently irresistible “woman” in a pink dress and bobbed hair, and in another, he was found in an alley with three lingerieclad beauties.

Least Competent Criminals

Claude White, 34, was arrested in April in Elizabethton, Tenn., and charged with stealing a forklift, which sheriff ’s deputies later found overturned in the middle of a road, but with a pair of shoes and socks trapped underneath. Around the same time, a call came from Sycamore Shoals Hospital about a patient (White) telling an odd story of how he had suffered a foot-mangling (but not mentioning a forklift). By that time, however, deputies had found an exact match for the patient’s missing toe, inside the sock that was inside the shoe that was underneath the forklift.

Leading Economic Indicators

Updates: (1) Zimbabwe’s almost comically sad hyperinflation, which News of the Weird reported had reached 1,593 percent in January (one could buy a house, pool and tennis court in 1990 for the same dollars as would buy a single brick today), was up to 3,731 percent in May, and is expected to get much worse. (2) Star Trek obsessive Tony Alleyne, who News of the Weird reported in 2006 was having a hard time selling his small apartment in Leicestershire, England, that he had fastidiously outfitted to the specifications of the starship Enterprise, and then redesigned as the flight deck of the Voyager, reported in May that he had a buyer, for the equivalent of about $840,000, roughly five times the value of a comparable flat in that neighborhood. w

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Earthquakes

A 6.1 magnitude temblor jolted the eastern Indonesian islands of North Maluku for six seconds, sending residents rushing into

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blizzards that blocked Alpine mountain passes and killed hikers as far south as Corsica who were unprepared for the lateseason chill. Lightning, high winds and flash flooding associated with the cold front also killed several people from Britain to Turkey. The chill was in sharp contrast to the record heat wave that baked Moscow and other parts of western Russia with temperatures as high as 92 degrees Fahrenheit.

Kamchatka Eruption

Far East Russia’s massive Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano spewed ash more than 4 miles into the sky above the Kamchatka Peninsula. Volcano observatory head Yuri Demyanchuk told the Itar-Tass news agency that activity within the volcano increased during late May, and that some ash has fallen on nearby residential areas.

Villagers reported that several explosions within the volcano rattled their homes and windows in recent days.

A biotechnology company in New Zealand announced it has bred a cow that produces low-fat milk in a development that could have a significant impact on the dairy industry. The “skimmed milk” gene was identified in a cow in 2001, and ViaLactia says it has been able to pass this gene onto bovine offspring, raising hopes of establishing herds of skimmed milk cows. Diets high in saturated fats have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, sparking a global trend toward the use of low-fat milk. Skimmed milk is currently made by removing the fatty cream in whole milk.

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A wild elephant in the eastern India state of Orissa has sparked a string of complaints from motorists who accuse it of blocking a roadway and refusing to allow vehicles to pass unless drivers give it food.

So far, the pachyderm has not harmed anyone, according to the Hindustan Times. But the animal uses its imposing size to block vehicles until those inside roll down the windows and get out. “The tusker then inserts its trunk inside the vehicle and sniffs for food,” local resident Prabodh Mohanty told the newspaper. “If you are carrying vegetables and banana inside your vehicle, then it will gulp them and allow you to go.”

Forestry officials say the elephant is old and looking for an easy meal. “We are telling commuters regularly not to tease the elephant. But if people don't heed to our advice and harass the tusker, then it can retaliate,” said forest ranger Sirish Mohanty. w

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• Earth movements were also felt in Taiwan, Environmental groups say Japan is exploitsoutheastern Oklahoma and just south of ing a loophole that allows them to kill about Salt Lake City.

1,000 whales each year for scientific reLake of Fire search, only to sell the meat for domestic Florida’s acute water crisis worsconsumption. ened as the state’s largest lake, Hurricane Season and primary backup water source Two named storms formed in the for 5 million people, reached its waters off western Mexico two previous low-level record set durweeks into the official start of the ing the drought of 2001. The Florida eastern Pacific hurricane season.

Division of Forestry battled a 12,000-acre Tropical Storm Alvin formed just fire that ignited in the dried-up vegetation south of Mexico’s remote Clarion and on part of the bed of Lake Okeechobee that Socorro islands. used to be covered with water. Eighteen • Tropical Storm Barbara was predicted to months of drought have forced stringent strengthen to hurricane force and skirt the water restrictions on homes and businesses Mexican coast near Acapulco as a Category in 13 South Florida counties, and four 2 storm. coastal wells have been shut down to prevent saltwater contamination.

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very once in a great while, a CD crosses my desk that simply reeks of promise like a bag of skunk weed hidden in a sock drawer. Volume One, the recorded debut of Austin, Tx.’s buzz-totin’ stoner-rock quartet LIONS is just such a disc.

There’s not a damn thing on this thirtyminute slab of relentless ‘70s guitar riffage and heavy-handed trap drumming that I’ve never heard before, and that’s perfectly fine with me. That’s because it’s been a great while since I heard this particular bit done as well as this, and I’m a sucker for groups that find new and inventive ways to embrace cliché.

Those even moderately versed in the annals of acid rock, proto-grunge and —for that matter— ancient-ass ZZ Top records made back before the bearded ones started flying around in that ridiculous car and spinning fur-covered guitars, will find much to sink their teeth into on this independent release. All the familiar, well-worn aspects of the form are prominently on display: plodding, feedback-laced electric guitar lines that find vintage Big Muff distortion intertwined with crackling fuzz bass; open highhat cymbal washes that alternate between monstrous clang and short-order sizzle; and hard-driving “breakdowns” that function more as amphetamine rushes of vaguely atonal, Blue Cheer-inspired solos.

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Mountain and Motorhead got this genre’s ball rolling, only to see it nudged forward by the likes of Kyuss, Melvins and Fu Manchu.

Yet those later acts doggedly clung on to the old ways while making their mark. On Volume One, LIONS pay tribute to their elders as well, but show decisive signs of moving the touchstones of stoner rock even farther into recent history.

For quite some time now, the slower and greasier aspects of vintage Southern rock have been somewhat welcomed into that fold as well, which accounts for the relative cult success of such crossover sludgecore and “Southern metal” bands as Syrup, Buzzoven and EyeHateGod. LIONS’ members, however, don’t seem to be the least bit worried about wearing their more eclectic record collections proudly on their sleeves.

Stylistic references to a variety of late’80s, early ‘90s, and even modern-day acts abound on this debut CD, and that may ultimately be the defining difference between what this tight, dramatic band is attempting to achieve, and the relative stasis of so many of their brethren.

“Movement,” a tune which marks the midway point of Volume One —and which is also available as a free live, downloadable concert track from their website (www.lionstheband.com)— features both soaring, charismatic vocals, and a nightmarish extended feedback “jam” which sound not at all unlike

a brazen cross between the blatant, psychedelic Led Zep-isms of early Jane’s Addiction crossed with Gish-era Smashing Pumpkins.

Yet, the very same EP contains sonic allusions to such ultra-modern post-punk acts as the wonderful, Swedish act Division of Laura Lee as well as the dismissive, coolerthan-cool ‘80s über-pop of The Cars.

The brainchild of guitarist and singer Matt Drenik, LIONS formed almost out of necessity in mid-2005 when Drenik’s previous group The Good Looks let simmering dynamic tensions boil over and dissolved on the road during a warm-up tour for a Fu Manchu opening slot.

Not one to let an opportunity pass him by, the frontman threw a new band together in three weeks, working up a short but impressive set. LIONS played the high-profile date to thunderous acclaim, and from that point on the group has crisscrossed the U.S.A., concentrating on building a rabid grass-roots fanbase rather than trying to be crowned Kings of Austin.

Will their upcoming live show here in Savannah match the intensity and promise of their recorded work? Hard to say, but at the risk of being proven wrong (yet again), all signs point to this being one of the more memorable local rock gigs this year. w LIONS play The Jinx Friday with Mother Jackson and The Everybodyfields. The show starts at 11 pm.

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ne of Savannah’s most musical churches is taking its show on the road and returning home for a final concert Saturday.

Christ Church on Johnson Square, the “Mother Church” of Georgia Episcopalians, is already known for its Compline Choir that sings every Sunday The Christ Church handbell choir is going on tour and will night in a free percelebrate its homecoming with a free concert formance open to voice, sometimes they even sing while they the public. ring!

This week the focus is on the Bells of Williams says he’s selected a dozen “faChrist Church, a group comprising mostly vorites” of the bell repertoire for this paryounger members of the congregation who ticular concert, all at the so-called “Bronze” perform the traditional art of bellringing. level, rated as most challenging by the The bell choir will perform at several American Guild of Handbell Ringers.

Episcopal churches in Maryland, Virginia “While one piece is a jazz piece, another and D.C. this week as outreach, concludis an elegy written for the composer’s best ing with a free concert, open to the public, friend who passed away,” Williams says. at 7 p.m. Saturday at their home church on “The piece deals with pain, and grief, and Johnson Square. anger, and acceptance, and death. Another “The main reason we founded the Bell piece, by Bach, is a fugue written for the Choir was to give an opportunity for teenagorgan and played entirely with mallets on ers to remain involved in music,” says Christ handbells. It sounds like a giant marimba Church Musical Director Mark Williams. dancing Bach.”

“Young people find bells to be very cool.

Reinforcing the fact that Saturday’s conWhat’s neat is that it’s an independent activcert is a performance intended for all faiths, ity in that each person gets their own part and not a formal church service, one piece of four bells apiece, but it’s totally interdeis an upbeat arrangement of the well-known pendent in that if someone doesn’t ring their Jewish folk song “Hava Nageela.” part the next person won’t know when to Handbell ringing evolved from larger come in.” bell ringing, called changeringing, in Williams says the easy analogy to a team English churches. The smaller bell sizes resport makes the Bells of Christ Church a sulted from the need for a low-volume altervery enjoyable – and teachable – experience native to practicing in the belltower. for the players.

(If handbells proved unendurable, one “It’s kind of like soccer, and the kids get choice was to practice with dummy bells that. You get a lot of peer pressure to show made out of wood, which soon came to be up because there’s so much teamwork incalled -- wait for it -- “dumb bells.” Yes, the volved,” he says. “We get 100 percent attenprecursor to the weightlifting accoutrement dance most of the time.” we all know from the present day.)

Williams says the Choir has been preparEventually composers began writing ing for its tour by ringing at local churches music specifically for handbells, with P.T. such as Bull Street Baptist. Besides the obBarnum being perhaps most responsible for vious educational and outreach goals, the bringing the unique genre to America. summer tour will also act as a template for In any case, Williams says, “The most regular tours the Choir plans for the future important thing about this if for people to throughout the southeast. experience this art form, and for them to see In addition, Bells of Christ Church youth do something exceptional." w has just released a full-length CD, titled Resounding Joy, featuring much of the music The Bells of Christ Church perform at 7 at this weekend’s concert. The bells are augp.m. Saturday at Christ Church on Johnson mented by a trumpet soloist and a flute soSquare. The concert is free and open to the loist, and since most members also study public.

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Centered around tenor saxman Will Scruggs and Hammond B3 organ devotee Nate Shaw (both of whom have toured worldwide), the group rocks a killer soul-jazz groove that’s as much a reverent salute to Ray Charles, King Curtis and Booker T’s MGs as it is a hardswinging good time on their own terms. Dig timeless chestnuts like Jimmy Smith’s version of “Got My Mojo Workin’”? Then crank up your roogalator and make the scene. $10 cover at the door. Sat., 8 pm, 9:30 pm, 11 pm, Kokopelli’s Jazz Club.

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One of the most esteemed bluegrass vocalists of the past 3 decades, this former New Grass Revivalist —along with Bela Fleck, Sam Bush and Pat Flynn— virtually reinvented the genre for his own generation. He detoured into more mainstream forms of Americana and rock after NGR disbanded, but he’s returned to his acoustic roots, and together with his current band (featuring the great Jeff Autry on guitar and Shad Cobb on fiddle), he’s released New Tattoo, an adventurous and progressive bluegrass album that many are hailing as a masterpiece and one of his finest.

When last Cowan played this charmingly intimate venue it was a complete sellout, and management predicts that will happen again this time. $30 advance tickets are on sale now. Call 748-1930 to reserve yours. Fri., 8 pm, Randy Wood’s Concert Hall (1304 E. Hwy 80, Bloomingdale) - ALL-AGES.

The Everybodyfields

It didn’t take long for this old-timey yet somehow quite contemporary acoustic combo from the fertile musical environs of Johnson City, Tn. (just a stone’s throw from the A.P. Carter Family Fold and home to the iconic Down Home Picking Parlor (one of America’s most revered roots music listening rooms) to catch on in a big way with the critics and the fans. Although their sound draws on folk, bluegrass, country and even rock & roll, they’re decidedly dreamy and Appalachian, so while this venue has booked honky-tonk and outlaw C & W before, this is still a bit of a stretch — especially on a bill with Mother Jackson and LIONS. Regardless, fans of Welch & Rawlings, The Jayhawks or The Flying Burrito Bros. will be glad they stayed out late for this one. Fri., 11 pm, The Jinx.

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This granola-friendly venue has become the local go-to place for travelling bands of a certain persuasion, and this doublewhammy of Grateful Dead acolytes Cosmic Charlie (featuring veterans of the famed Athens music scene) and Widespread Panic idolizers Machine Funk bodes well for those who like their guitar solos a little on the long side. Fri. (CC) & Sat. (MF), 10 pm, Loco’s (downtown).

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Billing themselves as the best-dressed two-man band in NYC, these affable hokum throwbacks (to the days of hankies, tipping your hat to ladies and polite conversations over tea and scones during a break from shuffleboard or badminton) are one part TMBG, one part Leon Redbone and one part Fartin’ Rudy. They perform with banjo, string bass, foot percussion and kazoos — which they give out free to the crowd in hopes that everyone will join in with them when the time is right. Great old-timey fun. With the excellent Va.-bred opening act Arum Rae, whose ability to conjure up emotion-drenched, post-modern minimalist blues with just her yearning vocals, electric hollow-bodied guitar and simple percussion is quite disarming — and quite disarmingly impressive for such a youthful artist. Fri., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean- ALL-AGES. w

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Looking for Ethiopia was chosen the winner of the 2006 Savannah One Act Play Festival.

In the play, Richard and Ted host two society parties on the same night, an annual tradition.

Every year, they invite “Group A” and “Group B” guests, and each group contains people who should never, ever come together. However, this year, things have gone wrong, with highly comic results.

The play was written by Tom Mauldin and Ray Levin. It is being directed by Ryan McCurdy.

Cast members are Stephen Cyr as Ted, Phil Keeling as Richard, Gail Byrd as Helena, Jennipher Murphy as Nancy, Laurie McLaren as Alice, Pepi Streiff as Jane, Lew Tate as Dick, Skye Whitcomb as Rico and Clare Frank as Laura.

Looking for Ethiopia was clearly the winner of the competition, McCurdy says. “At the time, we realized all the other plays were character pieces,” he says. “What they wrote was an explosion of text.

“We decided to put it on the season for the next year rather than produce it in a time crunch,” McCurdy says. “Their play won on its strength and their comic ability.”

Mauldin and Levin have been writing plays for about five years. “They previously had a play staged for SCAD that was called Oh, Savanna! Don’t You Cry,” McCurdy says.

“It was recently restaged in Los Angeles with an all-star cast.”

Mauldin and Levin live on Wilmington Island. “They’ve been able to make themselves available for every facet of production,” McCurdy says.

When auditions were announced, a “mixed bag” of actors came, McCurdy says.

“The people who showed up were a wide range -- in their mid-20s to mid-60s,” he says.

“There are a lot of new faces to the Actor’s Theatre and to Savannah,” McCurdy says. “There also are actors a lot of people will recognize -- some of our favorites.”

At the time the play was submitted to the competition, it was a one-act play. But when Mauldin and Levin learned production had been postponed, they got busy and wrote a second act -- hence, a one-act play with two acts.

“They’ve taken a very strange turn,” McCurdy says. “The cast themselves think it’s only a one-act play. The second act reprises the first act, but this time, we get to hear the inner monologues.”

That puts a whole new spin on things.

“The second act takes a completely different direction,” McCurdy says. “People are acting on motivations they were able to mask in the first act.

“They try to entertain people in the first act with straight comedy,” he says. “The second act takes a decidedly malicious turn. It’s a very interesting second act.

“All the things were alluded to in the first act, but we see them as the characters would see them,” McCurdy says. “The second act, we see them as they see themselves.”

McCurdy warns that if the play were rated, it would be rated PG-13 and is not for small children. “Especially in the second act, when they start battling verbally,” he says.

After an extensive rehearsal schedule in April and May, the cast recently took off for a week and a half. “I have extreme faith and trust in this cast,” McCurdy says. “I think this play is going to look good from the getgo.” w Looking for Ethiopia will be presented June 7-30. Performances will be held Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. at the Savannah Actor’s Theatre, 703D Louisville Rd. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 student/senior. For tickets or information, call 232-6080 or visit www.savannahactorstheatre.org.

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A Nickel Bag of Funk

Increasingly popular female-fronted local combo playing funk, soul and groove covers and originals. Great for dancing.

Sun., 8 pm, Dolphin Reef Lounge @ Ocean Plaza (Tybee).

Absylom Rising

This Miss.-based organic rock group has been making Savannah a regular stop on its tours for a few years now. Theirs is an eclectic Southern jam made from bluegrass, Americana and funk. Wed. & Fri., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) + Thurs., 6 pm, Tubby’s (Thunderbolt).

BC’s Rock Mob Buddy Corns is a prolific local singer/ songwriter and an impressive guitarist. His band dates and solo shows mix popular covers with his own material. Fri. - Sat., 10:30 pm, Bayou Café + Sun., 5 pm (solo show), Island Grill (Pt. Wentworth).

Bluesonics

This long-running area blues combo has seen its share of lineup changes, but most folks seem to agree that this latest incarnation may be the most solid and versatile yet. If you dig classy, uptempo “city blues,” they’re the group for you. Fri., 7 pm, North Beach Grill (Tybee).

Bottles & Cans

Genuine houserockin’ music from a Delta blooze-rawk quartet with a baddass rhythm section. They’re known for inventive arrangements, rotgut vocals and plenty of energy. Wed., 9 pm, Bay Street Blues + Thurs., Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) + Fri., 8 pm, Mansion on Forsyth Park + Sat., Jazz’d Tapas Bar.

Chief

A fixture on the local music scene for decades, this singer/guitarist is known for maintaining a working knowledge of over 5,000 popular songs — and yes, he does take requests. Wed. - Thurs. & Sun. - Tues., Bayou Café + Fri., 6 pm, Dewey’s Dockside (Tybee) + Sat., 8 pm, Hercules (Pt. Wentworth).

Eric Culberson Blues Band

An internationally-known blues guitarist and singer based here in Savannah, who has released 3 well-received albums of fiery, Albert King and Albert Collins-influenced material. His trio boasts a sympathetic and seasoned bassist and drummer. Sun., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) + Mon., 6 pm, The Boathouse (Hilton Head) + Tues. (hosts Open Jam) - Wed., 10 pm, Mercury Lounge.

131 W. River St 644-7172

Mary Davis & Co.

Acoustic covers of rock, pop, country and soul tunes, featuring members of the

Top: Jucifier Left: Matthew St. John

local group Band In The Park. Fri., 7 pm, Baja Cantina (The Landings).

Eat Mo’ Music

Instrumental, dance-oriented soul-jazz combo led by trumpeter John Tisbert.

They’re one of the only groups in the area who’s devoted to this particular bag, and they bridge the gap between trad jazz and funky dance music quite nicely. Fri., 9:30 pm, Tantra Lounge + Sun., 7 pm, North Beach Grill (Tybee) - ALL-AGES.

David Flannery

Solo singer who accompanies himself on an electrified acoustic guitar and his “trusty loop station.” He plays a wide variety of easygoing country, blues and rock covers.

Thurs., 8 pm, Augie’s (Richmond Hill) + Fri., Steamers (Georgetown).

Jucifer, JeWop

This “louder than bombs” duo of a female bassist and her drummer husband have become minor legends in the worlds of noise-rock and heavy music. Their records are more subtle and nuanced than their live shows (which frankly can often resemble an explosion in a speaker factory), but the concerts still get the main points across: angel/devil; loud/quiet; whisper/scream. A fave of Michael Stipe’s, they tour the world, spreading tinnitus wherever they go. Bring earplugs for your earplugs. Also appearing on this bill is Fla.’s JeWop, an hilariously uncouth duo of electric bass and trap drums that leans more toward a prog-core trip (think The Minutemen scrapping with Primus at an Andrew Dice Clay gig). They play like immensely talented madmen. Sat., 11 pm, The Jinx.

Kamerea

Solo artist described as a Gypsy (perhaps it’s worth showing up just to collect her tears), who plays a little guitar and a little violin... Sat., 11 pm, Guitar Bar.

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King Of Prussia

This “majestic, sweeping pop” quintet from Athens is earning tremendous praise for their lush and anachronistic indie-pop (think Belle & Sebastian, Village Greenera Kinks). Opener Thee More Shallows channels disaffected Bowie and Eno ennui through a cheesecloth of (BabySue’s) LMNOP. Local electro/rockers Unsolved Mysteries appear as well, in advance of their first attempt at touring the East Coast. Sat., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean - ALL-AGES.

29 and Atlanta. Featuring promising neosoul vocalist Brittany Bosco. Fri., 9:30 pm, Tantra Lounge.

“Georgia Kyle” Shiver

Imposing, multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitarist who plays covers and originals in the country, blues and bluegrass veins. Wed., 10 pm, The Quarter Sports Bar (Tybee) + Thurs., 7 pm (w/Fiddlin’ Scott Holton), Fannie’s On The Beach (Tybee) +

Latin Jazz Motion

Regional Latin jazz group (who’d have thought?) fronted by percussionist David Lugo, who’s played alongside many major names in that genre over his long career as a sideman. Fri., 9 pm, Jazz’d Tapas Bar.

Fri., 7 pm, AJ’s Dockside (Tybee).

Gail Thurmond

Singing jazz pianist best known for a legendary 14-year stint in the basement bar of The Olde Pink House. Thurs. & Fri., 7 pm, Isaac’s on Drayton (formerly the original Churchill’s Pub location).

The Train Wrecks

Bare-knuckled Americana covers and

Featuring

Rock Violin Virtuoso

LIXX

Matthew & Tim

Experienced acoustic guitar duo playing originals and covers by Neil Young, Pearl Jam, Verve Pipe, etc... while thankfully avoiding the way-tired Parrothead crap that’s so prevalent in coastal communities like ours. Wed., Robin’s Nest (101 S. Godley Station Blvd., Pooler).

Bobby Yang

live stage performances · exotic cuisine cultural displays · unique demonstrations menhdi · batik · origami · calligraphy · more!

Performance Line-Up

Matsuriza Taikos

G.E. Perry & Strange Brew

This local guitarist and singer seems equally comfortable playing blues, rock, country or jazz. In this band format, he emphasizes the rock and blues genres. Fri., 9 pm, Bogey’s + Sat., 8 pm, The Warehouse.

Phantom Wingo

Deep fried Southern boogie and jam music that’s often compared to a stripped-down version of The Allmans or Widespread Panic. Fri., 10 pm, Mercury Lounge.

Pocket Change

Local funk/R & B/organic hip-hop collective based around a group of studio musicians who divide their time between here

Savannah Asian Festival

Free & Open to the Public

Mother Jackson

The Savannah Soul Project

12th Annual

(Liberty & Montgomery Streets)

This Canadian pianist now lives in Fla., and tours the Southeast. He’s worked with everyone from Louis Bellson to Clark Terry. He’s been called a “brilliant master.”

Fri., 8 pm, 9:30 pm, 11 pm, Kokopelli’s Jazz.

Freeform, groove-heavy funk and soul covers. Sat., 10 pm, Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub.

Prolific and accomplished singer/songwriter who’s released a handful of above-average indie CDs that veer from meditative acoustic folk to balls-out ‘70s cock rock. Fri., 10 pm, Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub. w

Saturday, June 16 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Savannah Civic Center

The Scott McQuade Trio

A terrific, up-and-coming, classic and Southern rock-inspired Athens band that recently cut a CD with producer David Barbe (Sugar) and comes off like a cross between AC/DC, late-’80s Lou Reed, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Godfathers.

Yep, I said it. Also on this killer —but disjointed— bill: LIONS (see Music Feature), and The Everybodyfields (see Connect Recommends). Fri., 11 pm, The Jinx.

Greg Williams

Liang The Acrobat

Opening Ceremony with the Matsurizas Lee’s TaeKwando Demonstrations Sampaguita Dance Group (Phillippines) Tai Chi by the Chinese Benevolent Group Bobby Yang & His Unrivaled Players Korean Cultural Dance Group Liang’s Amazing Acrobatic Show Children of Polynesia Dance Troupe Savannah Kendo Club Demonstrations Matsuriza Taiko Drummers Indonesian Performing Group Bobby Yang & His Unrivaled Players Malaysian Association Dance Troupe Liang’s Amazing Acrobatic Show Thailand Dance Group

912.651.6417 | www.savannahga.gov The Savannah Asian Festival is sponsored by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs, which is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly. The Council is a partner agency of the National Endownment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.

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Touring cover band specializing in kitschy ‘80s rock and pop hits. Fri., 10 pm, Wid Wing Café.

originals from a well-known area bar band.

Thurs., 10 pm, Murphy’s Law Irish Pub + Sat., 6 pm, Dewey’s Dockside (Tybee).

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AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)

Pianist David Duckworth (7 pm)

JUNE 6TH

Joey Manning (7 pm)

B & D BURGERS (Southside)

Trivia w/Artie & Brad (10 pm) BAHAMA BOB’S (Pooler)

Karaoke

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BAYOU CAFÉ

Chief (9 pm)

BERNIE’S ON RIVER ST.

The Blend (9 pm)

The

tO

Bottles & Cans (9 pm)

Dress up and go “All Out” or “Play it Cool” in denim and leather.

BILLY’S PLACE (above MCDONOUGH’S)

Lafeyette

CHEERS TO YOU (135 Johnny Mercer Blvd.)

Karaoke (8 pm) CLUB ONE

#@*! Karaoke

COBBLESTONE CONCH HOUSE (225 W. River St.)

Team Trivia w/Ben & Senae

MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE

Barry Johnson

MCDONOUGH’S

Karaoke

MERCURY LOUNGE

The Eric Culberson Blues Band (10 pm)

MONKEY BUSINESS (Hilton Head)

Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime, Passafire (8 pm) MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB

Celtic Karaoke (9 pm)

ONE HOT MAMA’S BBQ (Bluffton)

Live Music TBA (8:30 pm)

PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)

Live Music TBA

THE QUARTER SPORTS BAR (Tybee)

“Georgia Kyle” Shiver (10 pm) ROBIN’S NEST (Pooler)

Matthew St. John & Tim

Annie Allman & Friends (5 pm)

SAVANNAH BLUES Live Music TBA (10 pm) SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

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

WormsLoew (7:30 pm)

Dueling Pianos (9 pm)

Live Music TBA

Jukebox Journey (8 pm)

DJ Sam Diamond (Savannah Shag Club)

5 Point Productions’ Karaoke (10 pm)

Chuck Courtenay (7 pm)

Karaoke w/Jeff & Rebecca

Absylom Rising (9 pm)

Karaoke w/Michael (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Live Music TBA (6 pm)

High Velocity (9 pm)

Live Music TBA (6 pm)

Damon Matland (7:30 pm), Stuck Lucky

Industry Night w/George

Karaoke (10 pm)

G.E. Perry (7:30 pm)

The Bobby Ryder Quartet (8 pm)

Karaoke (8:30 pm)

Jeff Beasley (7 pm)

THURSDAY

CREEKSIDE CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.) DAWG HOUSE GRILL DOLPHIN REEF LOUNGE (Tybee) DOUBLES (Holiday Inn Midtown) DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Sandfly)

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.) FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (Southside) GILLEY’S (Hinesville) GUITAR BAR

HANG FIRE (37 Whitaker St.)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head) JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR JEN’S & FRIENDS

Live Music TBA (9 pm) THE JINX

Rock & Roll Bingo w/DJ Boo-Cock-Eye (11 pm) JOHNSON SQUARE

Jazz Vocalist Claire Frazier (11:30 am) KEVIN BARRY’S

Tom O’Carroll KING’S INN

Karaoke (9 pm)

THE ISLANDER (Wilmington Isl.)

Open Mic Night (9:30 pm)

SAVANNAH SMILES (314 Williamson St.) SAVANNAH THEATRE SLUGGERS

TOMMY’S (Pooler)

TROPICANA NIGHTCLUB TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt) TUBBY’S (River St.) VENUS DE MILO

THE WAREHOUSE

WILD WING CAFÉ

JUNE 7TH

AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)

David Flannery (8 pm) B & B ALE HOUSE

Live Music TBA

B & D BURGERS (Southside)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

BAJA CANTINA (The Landings)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

BARNES & NOBLE (Oglethorpe Mall)

Open Mic (8 pm)

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BAYOU CAFÉ

ONE HOT MAMA’S (Bluffton)

BENNIE’S (Tybee)

Chief (9 pm)

Live Music TBA (5 pm)

Karaoke w/DJ Levis (9:30 pm)

Karaoke (9 pm)

Live Music TBA

Karaoke (9 pm)

Karaoke w/DJ Levis (9:30 pm)

Live Music TBA

Nancy Witt

Karaoke (9 pm)

“Helium Karaoke” w/Wrath Nasty

G.E. Perry & Strange Brew (9 pm)

#@*! Karaoke

The Hitmen (10 pm)

#@*! Karaoke

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

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

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

Karaoke (7 pm)

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

Local Cast, DJ Jason Hancock (Main Floor)

#@*! Karaoke (10 pm)

Dueling Pianos (9 pm)

Insutrial Resurrection w/DJ Shrapnel (10 pm)

The Frantic Rabbit Poetry Slam feat. “Athens Boys Choir” (8 pm)

BAY STREET BLUES BENNIE’S (Tybee) BERNIE’S ON RIVER STREET BLAINE’S BACK DOOR BAR THE BREW PUB (Hilton Head) BUFFALO’S CAFÉ (Hinesville) CHUCK’S BAR CLUB ONE

COBBLESTONE CONCH HOUSE (225 W. River St.)

Annie Allman & Friends (5 pm)

CREEKSIDE CAFÉ (Wilmington Isl.)

Live Music TBA (6 pm) DAIQUIRI BEACH

DAWG HOUSE GRILL

Live Music TBA (7 pm) DINGUS MAGEE’S

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

Roy & The Circuit Breakers

DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Sandfly)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

POGY’S BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill) THE RAIL PUB SAVANNAH BLUES

SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER INVASION LEVEL 3 SAVANNAH SMILES (314 Williamson St.) THE SENTIENT BEAN COFFEEHOUSE

SLUGGER’S

BERNIE’S ON RIVER STREET BILLY’S PLACE (above MCDONOUGH’S) BOGEY’S

CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE CLUB ICE

CLUB ONE

COBBLESTONE CONCH HOUSE (225 W. River St.)

Annie Allman & Friends (5 pm) CRYSTAL BEER PARLOR

The Beer Parlor Ramblers (7:30 pm) DAQUIRI ISLAND (Abercorn)

Trivia w/Charles & Mikey (10 pm)

Karaoke

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Chief (6 pm)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Roy & The Circuit Breakers

DJ In A Coma (11 pm)

“World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond

SwYrl (6 pm)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

Karaoke w/Jeff & Rebecca

Karaoke (8 pm)

SORRY CHARLIE’S

SPANKY’S (River St.)

STEAMER’S (Georgetown) TANTRA LOUNGE

TIKI HUT (Hilton Head) TOMMY’S (Pooler)

DEWEY’S DOCKSIDE (Tybee) DINGUS MAGEE’S (Statesboro) DOC’S BAR (Tybee)

DOUBLES (Holiday Inn Midtown) DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Sandfly)

EL PICASSO (319 Main St., Garden City)

“Georgia Kyle” Shiver & Fiddlin’ Scott Holton (7 pm)

TROPICANA NIGHTCLUB DJ Southstar spins Top 40 (10 pm) TUBBY’S (River St.)

Bottles & Cans (9 pm)

Live Music TBA (6 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Absylom Rising (6 pm)

UNCLE BUBBA’S OYSTER HOUSE

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (Southside) Live Music TBA (8 pm) FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ (Statesboro)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Josh Holley (10 pm)

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

#@*! Karaoke

DJ KZL (10 pm)

Jeff Beasley (8 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Live Music TBA (7:30 pm)

Thomas Claxton (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

Gail Thurmond (7 pm)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Chuck Courtenay (8 pm)

Live Music TBA (10:30 pm)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

The Lavon Stevens Project w/Louise Spencer (8 pm)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Gail Thurmond (7 pm)

Trae Gurley (7 pm)

Lurid Miscreants (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

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

FRIDAY

FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH (Tybee) FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.)

FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ (Statesboro) THE GRILL BEACHSIDE (Tybee) GUITAR BAR

HANG FIRE (37 Whitaker St.) HERCULES (Pt. Wentworth) ISAAC’S ON DRAYTON THE ISLAND GRILL (Pt. Wentworth)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head) JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR THE JINX

KEVIN BARRY’S

Tom O’Carroll

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

Jazz Jam Session w/The Alex Nguyen Group (7 pm) LOCOS DELI & GRILL (downtown)

Open Mic Night (9 pm)

LOCOS DELI & GRILL (Southside)

Team Trivia w/Ben Bennett & Senae (7 pm) MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK

Pianist David Duckworth (5 pm), Vocalist Roger Moss w/Pianist Eric Jones (8 pm) MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE

Nancy Witt

MCDONOUGH’S

Karaoke

MERCURY LOUNGE

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

MOON RIVER BREWING CO.

Live Music TBA (8:30 pm)

MURPHY’S LAW IRISH PUB

The Train Wrecks (10 pm)

MYRTLE’S BAR & GRILL (Bluffton)

J. Howard Duff (7:30 pm)

TUBBY’S (Thunderbolt)

VENUS DE MILO

THE WAREHOUSE WASABI’S

WILD WING CAFÉ

WILD WING CAFÉ (Bluffton) WILD WING CAFÉ (Hilton Head) WIND ROSE CAFÉ (Tybee)

JUNE 8TH

AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)

FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH (Tybee)

The Christy Alan Band (9 pm)

FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE (River St.)

Absylom Rising (9 pm)

FRIENDLY’S TAVERN 2 GILLEY’S (Hinesville) HERCULES (Pt. Wentworth) HUC-A-POOS (Tybee) THE HYATT

ISAAC’S ON DRAYTON THE ISLAND GRILL (Pt. Wentworth) THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)

Dave Solazzo w/Howard Paul (8 pm) JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR

Latin Jazz Motion (9 pm) JEN’S & FRIENDS

“Georgia Kyle” Shiver (7 pm)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Karaoke

Mother Jackson, LIONS, The Everybodyfields (11 pm)

APEX (Statesboro)

JOHNSON SQUARE

Brokyn Tyme, Achilles’ Downfall, Profiles In Courage (7 pm)

The Roger Moss Quintet (11:30 am)

JUKEBOX BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

KATHLEEN’S (Beaufort)

Live Music TBA

KEVIN BARRY’S

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

KING’S INN

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

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

Live Music TBA (7 pm)

LOCO’S (downtown)

Karaoke (9 pm)

LUNA LOUNGE @ IL PASTICCIO

AMERICAN LEGION POST #36 (Thunderbolt)

AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)

B & B ALE HOUSE

B & D BURGERS (Southside) BAHAMA BOB’S (Pooler) BAJA CANTINA (The Landings) BAY STREET BLUES BAYOU CAFÉ

Chief (9 pm), BC & The Rock Mob (10:30 pm)

THE JINX

Live Music TBA (9 pm) Ghost Crab (10 pm) Tom O’Carroll Karaoke (9 pm)

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PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)

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LUTHER’S RARE & WELL DONE (Beaufort)

WAYS STATION TAVERN (Richmond Hill) Karaoke (9 pm) WET WILLIE’S

GUITAR BAR

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Pianist Abebi Stafford (5 pm), Bottles & Cans (9 pm)

Live DJ (8 pm)

Heart + Soul (10 pm)

Michael “B-Flat” Sears & Tony Royster, Sr. (7 pm)

LIXX (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

Simplified (10:30 pm)

Karaoke

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

Phantom Wingo (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK MARDIS GRAS ON BAY

MARY’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS MCDONOUGH’S

MERCURY LOUNGE MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH (Skidaway Isl.)

The Savannah Children’s Choir (7:30 pm)

MOLLY MACPHERSON’S SCOTTISH PUB

Greg Williams (10 pm)

NORTH BEACH GRILL (Tybee)

Bluesonics (7 pm)

ONE HOT MAMA’S (Bluffton)

Live Music TBA (10:30 pm)

PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)

Live Music TBA

PLUM’S (Beaufort) Live Music TBA (10 pm) POGY’S BAR & GRILL (Richmond Hill)

John Cowan (8 pm)

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

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

RETRIEVER’S (Statesboro)

Gypsy Caravan (10 pm)

ROBIN’S NEST (Pooler)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

BUSTED!

SAVANNAH BLUES

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

SAVANNAH DOWN UNDER INVASION LEVEL 3

DJ Analog Kid (10 pm) SAVANNAH SMILES (314 Williamson St.)

Dueling Pianos (8:30 pm)

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SCANDALS (Tybee)

Live Music TBA (9:30 pm)

THE SENTIENT BEAN COFFEEHOUSE

The Two-Man Gentlemen Band, Arum Rae (8 pm) SILVER CREEK SALOON (Statesboro)

Live Music TBA (8 pm) SORRY CHARLIE’S

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Live Music TBA (8 pm)

SPANKY’S (River St.)

Karaoke (9 pm)

STEAMERS (Georgetown)

David Flannery (9 pm)

STINGRAY’S (Tybee)

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@ Precinct Deli

32nd & Bull St. 233-1456

YONG’S COUNTRY CLUB (formerly The Music Box)

Live Music TBA (9 pm)

AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)

RANDY WOOD’S CONCERT HALL (Bloomingdale)

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WISEGUYS (Statesboro)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

Live Music TBA (8 pm)

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WILD WING CAFÉ (Hilton Head)

SATURDAY

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WILD WING CAFÉ (Bluffton)

The Champagne Jazz Trio (8 pm)

MULBERRY INN

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WILD WING CAFÉ

Live Music TBA (7 pm) TANTRA LOUNGE

JUNE 9TH

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)

THE ISLANDER (Wilmington Isl.)

Live Music TBA (10 pm)

THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)

Dave Solazzo w/Howard Paul (8 pm) JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR

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The world needs another penguin movie about as much as it needs another Rambo flick. Turns out we’re getting both, but while it’s too early to comment on the upcoming Stallone sequel (though be sure to check out that incredibly violent trailer on YouTube), the animated film about the flightless fowl isn’t bad, with a narrative slant that overcomes its typically blasé story about an underdog who triumphs against the odds while learning important life lessons regarding friendship, sacrifice and self-awareness. Employing a mock-documentary format rarely seen in animated films -- only Aardman’s Oscar-winning Creature Comforts comes to mind -- this pleasant timefiller plays like Dogtown and Z-Boys or The Endless Summer for the small fry, with its tale of a slacker penguin named Cody (Shia LaBeouf) who’s only happy when he’s surfing. He enters into a major international competition, where his rivals include new pal Chicken Joe (Jon Heder) and the bullying (and nine-time defending champion) Tank Evans (Diedrich Bader). An underachiever from the start, Cody eventually finds romance with a cute lifeguard named Lani (Zooey Deschanel, sexy even when voicing a penguin) and a mentor in The Geek (Jeff Bridges, slyly channeling The Dude from The Big Lebowski), a beach bum harboring a big secret. The abundance of schmaltz that plagued Happy Feet is thankfully missing here, though the movie does make sure to shoehorn in the obligatory flatulence gags.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End  Thirty-three minutes. Yes, it takes 33 minutes into the 168-minute Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End before Johnny Depp even makes an appearance.

Considering he’s this franchise’s MVP, that’s a dicey move on the part of the filmmakers; then again, everything about this second sequel operates with a go-for-broke mentality. Pirates 3 is overblown, overstuffed and over-the-top. It’s also entertaining and sometimes even exciting, which right there marks it as an improvement over last summer’s Dead Man’s Chest. In most respects, it’s the sort of summer movie which forces critics to denounce summer movies, relying too heavily on bombast and bullying tactics (both copyrighted trademarks of producer Jerry Bruckheimer).

And yet there’s no denying that the picture contains a good measure of whimsy (usually MIA in pre-sold blockbusters) and a great deal of plot (ditto). In fact, there are enough plotlines in this one movie to fill an entire season of Lost or 24, evidence that director Gore Verbinski and scripters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio are at least making an effort to earn their paychecks. Opening with a sequence that feels like an homage (rip-off?)

to the start of Return of the Jedi (with Chow Yun-Fat instead of Jabba the Hutt), the film establishes that it’s a dark period for the Rebel Alliance -- excuse me, for the pirates who roam the seas, as the indestructible Flying Dutchman is now under the command of the East India Company and is being ordered to wipe out any pirate ship it encounters. (Don’t look to me to explain any of the backstory; go rent the first two films.) Teaming up with their former enemy Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) head off to find Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp), the only man who’s able to help them put an end to this new age of eradication. The only problem is that Sparrow’s apparently dead, trapped for eternity in Davy Jones’ Locker. To attempt to relay more plot details would probably only lead to reader confusion, so suffice it to say that Sparrow still fears the tentacled Davy Jones (Bill Nighy), Will still hopes to free his tortured father (Stellan Skarsgard) from Davy Jones’ grip, and Elizabeth turns into a kick-ass riot grrrl in much the same manner as Carrie Fisher’s Leia in Return of the Jedi. All of the series’ regulars are sent off in satisfying (and even surprising) ways, and at its best, the movie exhibits a real affection for the sort of fantasy-tinged material that kept Ray Harryhausen employed back in the day. As for Keith Richards’ heavily hyped turn as Sparrow’s dad -- well, let’s just say that the Rolling Stone probably spent more time tuning his guitar before any given

concert than he did filming his two paltry scenes for this film. There are basically two types of good summer movies: the ones that are accomplished enough to withstand multiple viewings over the years (Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Men In Black) and the ones that offer momentary popcorn thrills but are ultimately so shallow that they can’t hold up under the scrutiny of repeat screenings (Top Gun, Independence Day, Gladiator). Pirates 3 clearly falls into the latter camp: It’s a fine summertime distraction, but woe to the viewer who elects to revisit it somewhere down the line.

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Like the Farrelly Brothers’ breakout hit There’s Something About Mary, director Judd Apatow’s The 40-Year-Old Virgin was unique in that it managed to successfully mix raunch with romance. Most films that attempt this feat usually err on the side of vulgarity (think American Pie), but just as Mary gave us charming people nicely played

by Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller -- his affection for her was palpable -- Virgin crafted a disarming love story between Steve Carell’s title character and Catherine Keener’s single mom. Interestingly, this relationship was only amplified by the raucous goings-on surrounding it, as the hijinks of Carell’s buddies brought the romance into sharper relief.

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Nothing less than depression set in when Ashley Judd went from being an extraordinary indie actress to a dull studio-hack heroine, so it’s gratifying to once again see her tackling offbeat roles. And in Bug, she has one of her most memorable parts yet; she plays Agnes, a lonely waitress who’s introduced to Peter Evans (Michael Shannon), a quiet man who right off the bat assures Agnes that he’s not an axe murderer. Clearly, though, there’s something off about this brooding guy, but Agnes enjoys his company so much (or at least having company, period) that she invites him to stay with her.

This irks her thuggish ex-con ex-husband (Harry Connick Jr., about as menacing as a French poodle), yet even his threats seem irrelevant once Peter begins to complain about the insect infestation in her apartment. Yet do the bugs really exist, or are they only in Peter’s (and maybe Agnes’) imagination? Working from Tracy Letts’ screenplay (itself based on the latter’s Off-Broadway play), director William Friedkin (The Exorcist) maximizes the claustrophobic feel of the intimate surroundings while drawing suitably anguished performances from Judd and Shannon. Lett’s story is rather limited in its examination of how a lonely person’s neediness will often overcome all other emotions, and its employment of government paranoia feels decidedly oldhat. Indeed, it might have taken David Cronenberg, that insect fetishist (Naked

Lunch, The Fly), to truly turn this into a freak-out session. As it stands, Bug deserves some measure of buzz, even if it never truly gets under the skin.

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lar balancing act, only it falls a tad short of attaining the same success as its predecessor. There’s a sweet love story on view here as well, only because it’s more rushed and not allowed to unfold at a natural clip, it ultimately plays second string to the picture’s comedy quota. Fortunately, on that front, the movie’s an unqualified hit: It’s doubtful another film will be released this summer -- maybe even this year -- that offers as many theater-rumbling belly laughs as this one. Rogen plays Ben Stone, who, true to his last name, is a slacker who enjoys smoking reefer and hanging out with his equally unambitious roommates. One night at a trendy nightclub, he meets Alison (Katherine Heigl), who’s out celebrating the fact that she has just been promoted to an on-air position at E! Entertainment Television. One drink leads to another, and before morning arrives, the pair will have engaged in a onenight stand. At least that was the game plan; instead, Alison learns a few weeks later that she’s pregnant, and she decides that she and Ben (with whom she has nothing in common) should attempt to make their relationship work for the sake of the baby.

duce any compelling new characters to pick up the slack (Justin Timberlake’s Arthur and Eric Idle’s Merlin certainly don’t cut it). The result is a step down from the first two flicks in the series, though the drop isn’t nearly as precipitous as its detractors will insist.

Shrek (which somehow beat Monsters, Inc. for the first Best Animated Feature Oscar ever handed out) and Shrek 2 (which stands as the third all-time top moneymaker) were amusing enough, although the impersonal style of animation, rapid succession of instantly dated pop culture references and fondness for scatological humor always left me a little cold. Shrek the Third brings the exact same ingredients to the table, only what’s offered feels more like leftovers.

28 Weeks Later

Forget A Tale of Two Cities. What we have here is a tale of two halves, one superior, the other execrable. Assembling three actors whose careers have seen better decades -- Kevin Costner, William Hurt and Demi Moore -- director Bruce A. Evans has crafted an initially intriguing thriller about a beloved philanthropist (Costner) who occasionally moonlights as a serial killer whenever the voice inside his head (personified in the flesh by Hurt) urges him to go hack somebody up. The detective (Moore) who’s been on his trail for years feels that she’s getting close to breaking the case, thanks to the presence of an eyewitness (Dane Cook) who might turn out to be as certifiable as Mr. Brooks himself. The film’s first half is powerful stuff, thanks to the unique setup (presenting Mr. Brooks’ alter ego as a physical manifestation shouldn’t work, but it does), Evans’ moody direction and exquisitely matched performances by Costner and Hurt. It’s a shame, then, to see the second part go to hell, as the screenplay by Evans and Raynold Gideon gets out of too many narrative jams by relying on whopping coincidences. .

What is it about the zombie flick that brings out the social critic in filmmakers? George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead subtly touched upon racism, while his Dawn of the Dead was a glorious exploration of mindless consumerism. Decades later, Danny Boyle used 28 Days Later to examine the unchecked spread of SARS, Anthrax and, given the time and the film’s English setting, even mad cow disease. Now, here’s Spanish director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (Intacto) tackling the sequel (Boyle remains as an executive producer). He’s made a zombie yarn that also serves as a condemnation of American military might in Iraq.

Yet let’s put aside the sociopolitical context for a minute: Taken strictly as a full-throttle horror film, 28 Weeks Later delivers the goods. Set (as the title implies) months after the original film, this finds the virus still affecting folks throughout the British Isles.

But efforts at containment eventually succeed (i.e. “Mission accomplished”), and slowly the survivors start over in a self-contained city, all under the eye of the U.S. military. Naturally, a security breach occurs, the zombies start overrunning the city, and the American troops begin indiscriminately killing everyone in sight, whether they’re zombies (read: insurgents) or humans (read: innocent Iraqi civilians). Moviegoers can take or leave the message beneath the mayhem, but what’s on the surface for everyone to enjoy is an expertly crafted terror tale that’s heavy on the jolts and morally complicated when it comes to several of its characters.

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Mike Myers may well be the star of the Shrek franchise, but he’s hardly the one whose character most vividly remains in the minds of moviegoers. For the 2001 original, Eddie Murphy earned the lion’s share of the positive notices for his vigorous vocal work as the obnoxious donkey sidekick (even if it was just a reworking of his vigorous vocal work as the obnoxious dragon sidekick in Mulan). And for the 2004 sequel, it was clearly Antonio Banderas as the debonair Puss In Boots who emerged as the cat’s meow. In Shrek the Third, both the donkey and the kitty have largely been neutered, and the film’s makers didn’t bother to intro-

The legendary Katharine Hepburn was occasionally too brittle for my taste, but watching Georgia Rule, it’s hard to picture anyone else in the role of Georgia, a family matriarch who runs her household the way a drill instructor lords over greenhorn recruits. It would have been a tailor-made role for Hepburn 30 years ago, since she would have brought to the part the necessary balance of outward rigidity and inward serenity.

Instead, it’s Jane Fonda who awkwardly fills the role, and, on the heels of her disastrous return to the screen in Monster-In-Law, it’s clear that the career resuscitation isn’t going exactly as planned. Fonda’s Georgia is a one-

note shrew, and one of this schizophrenic movie’s greatest failings is that it never acknowledges that it’s this woman’s puritanical behavior which started the chain reaction partly leading to the miserable circumstances that plague her daughter Lilly (Felicity Huffman) and her granddaughter Rachel (Lindsey Lohan).

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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 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 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.

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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, Hot Fuzz which lets audiences know from the outThe team that brought us Shaun of the set that he-done-it. The “he” in question is Dead -- writer-director Edgar Wright, wealthy engineer Ted Crawford (Anthony writer-star Simon Pegg and costar Nick Hopkins), who has just exacted his revenge Frost -- now take a shot or 12 at the police on his cheating wife (Embeth Davidtz) by procedural with Hot Fuzz, a funny if disfiring a bullet into her brain. With the identressingly overlong comedy that also mantity of the villain in place, Fracture can then ages to evoke memories of The Wicker Man, borrow a page from the Columbo playbook, Plague of the Zombies and other spooky by following the protagonist as he tries to yarns centering on eccentric villagers inhabpiece together the details of the crime. w iting the less-traveled paths of the British Isles. Pegg plays Nicholas Angel, a dynamic,

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is dedicated to creating mobility and independence of people with disabilities Volunteers meet every first and third Monday at 7 p.m. at Fire Mountain Restaurant on Stephenson Ave. Call Ann Johnson at 897-4818.

Private business or individual: We will charge $5 per week per entry, payable up front by check or credit card. This goes for art classes, yoga classes, workshops, seminars, etc. that do not meet the above criteria. We retain the right to option to place your happening in the appropriate category.

League of Women Voters meets on the first Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in Room 3 of the Heart and Lung Building at Candler Hospital. Membership is open to anyone 18 and older.

Libertarian Party of Chatham County meets the first and third Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at Chinatown Buffett, 307 Highway 80 in Garden City. Purchase of a meal gets you in. Call 308-3934 or visit http://www.nodebts.com/chathamlibertariansga.html.

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

Planned Parenthood meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For info, call Heather Holloway at 352-4052 or heather.holloway@ppfa.org. Volunteers are needed for Planned Parenthood, and will meet the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at The Sentient Bean. For information about volunteering, call Heather Holloway 3524032 or heather.holloway@ppfa.org.

Savannah Area Republican Women meet the first Wednesday of every month at the Johnny Harris Restaurant Banquet Room on Victory Drive. The social starts at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is at noon. The cost is $13 at the door. Make reservations by noon on the Monday preceding the meeting by calling 598-1883.

Savannah Branch NAACP For information, call 233-4161.

Savannah Republican Club Meets every second Tuesday of the month.

Call 927-7170.

Savannah Area Young Republicans Call Alexandra Tabarrok at 572-8528.

Skidaway Island Democrats Call Tom Oxnard at 598-4290 or send e-mail to oxhouse@aol.com.

Auditions

Aspiring Artists Looking for a keyboard player, electric guitarist, drummer and bassist for an R&B/Soul group. Contact writinglive@yahoo.com.

Local Gigs Looking for a drummer, lead singer, bassist and guitarist to play locals shows. Cover songs, maybe some originals. Inspirations include Rage Against the Machine, 311, Rancid, Clash, Misfits, etc. Open to suggestions. Must not be overly weird. Contact dskalak03@hotmail.com or 219-4498.

Rollergirl Tryouts Want to be a badass rollergirl for the Savannah Derby Devils roller derby team?

A week-long boot camp for women ages 18 and older and men and women interested in being a referee or “jeerleader” will be held June 10-16. The registration cost is $15, which includes skates and gear rental, a

Free events or services: If your event or service is free of charge, we will in turn list it at no charge.

Derby Devils T-shirt, training supplies and rink fees for the week. RSVP by Saturday, June 9 by calling Fear Abby at 220-9744 or derbydevils@gmail.com.

Savannah Community Theatre will hold auditions for the wacky musical comedy Mid Life! The Crisis Musical by Bob Walton and Jim Walton on Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 6 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Auditions are by appointment only. There are strong character roles for three women and three men ages 30 and over. You must have a song prepared and do a cold reading from the script. Call Tom Coleman III at 898-9021 to schedule an appointment.

Benefits & Fund Raisers

Dog Wash to benefit Voice for Pets will be held June 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 618 Abercorn St. $10 donation requested. Shampoo provided.

All dogs must be well-behaved.

I Sold It on eBay for Coastal Pet Rescue I Sold It on eBay is accepting items on behalf of Coastal Pet Rescue. Donors may bring any item valued at more than $40 to the I Sold It On eBay store located next to TJ Maxx in Savannah Centre. The item will be listed and proceeds will go directly to Coastal Pet Rescue. Call 351-4151 or 3537633 or visit www.coastalpetrescue.org or www.isolditsavannah.com.

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 providing 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.

Recycle, Reduce and Reuse for Coastal Pet Rescue Coastal Pet Rescue is asking area businesses to collect ink and toner cartridges at their offices. This fund-raiser will help with regular vet care for rescued pets. Contact Becky Soprych at 351-4151 or becky@ coastalpetrescue.org to arrange for cartridge pickup.

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

Current Connect Savannah clients: We will list your Happening at no charge in gratitude for your continued support of our newspaper.

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 sponsored 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.

Call for Entries

Coastal Pet Rescue will release its first fundraising cookbook, Kibbles N Bites, this summer. Recipe submissions are being accepted online at www. coastalpetrescue.org. Also, cover art submissions are being accepted. For information, call 351-4151 or visit www.coastalpetrescue. org.

Class Reunions

BC/SVA Class of ‘77 All graduates of Benedictine and St. Vincent’s Academy Class of 1977 are invited to the 30th class reunion July 6 and 7. A committee is needed to compile addresses and phone numbers of classmates.

Benedictine graduates should call 355-2626 or email mark@bouybrothersbuilders.com.

St. Vincent’s graduates should call Maureen O’Connor Simmons at 272-6808 or email msimmons77@comcast.net.

Classes, Camps & Workshops

AARP Senior Drivers Safety Program Classes will be held June 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Generation One. Call 350-7587.

Classes will be held June 11 and 12 from 1-5 p.m. at Effingham Hospital. Call Christine Smith at 754-6413. 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.

The Art School Summer classes run for a week at a time.

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Chatham County Democratic Party meets the second Monday of each month. at 6 p.m. at 109 W. Victory Dr. Call Karen Arms at 897-1300 or David Bonorato at 9217039 or visit www.chathamdems.com.

Chatham County Democratic Women For information, call Maxine Harris at 3520470 or 484-3222.

Chatham County Young Democrats is dedicated to getting young people ages 14 to 39 active in governmental affairs and to encourage their involvement at all levels of the Democratic party. Contact Rakhsheim Wright at 604-7319 or chathamcountyyds@ yahoo.com.

Chatham County Young Republicans For information, visit www.savannahyr.com or call Brad Morrison at 596-4810.

Chatham Urban Transportation Study Copies of the draft documents for revisions to the long-range transportation plan and Tranportation Imrpovement Program are available for review at all branches of the Live Oak Public Libraries. Send written comments no later than the close of business on June 26 to Wykoda Wang, Metropolitan Planning Commission, 110 E. State St., Savannah, 31401. Public hears will be held Thursday, June 21 at 5 p.m. and Wednesday, June 27 at 10 a.m. at the MPC hearing room, 112 E. State St. Call 651=1452.

Coastal Democrats Contact Maxine Harris at 352-0470 or R1999MHAR@aol.com..

Drinking Liberally Promoting democracy one pint at a time - share politics while sharing a pitcher. This is an informal gathering of like-minded, left-leaners who may want to trade ideas, get more involved and just enjoy each other’s company. Meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at WG’s Tavern, 17 Lincoln St. For information, visit www.DrinkingLiberally.org or send email to august1494@excite.com for location of the meeting.

Indy Media Film Night View films produced by independent journalists, media activists and organizations the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Presented free of charge by Fear No Arts Media. Visit www.fearnoarts.com for film listings and dates or e-mail fearnoarts@ gmail.com.

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Morning sessions are 9 a.m. to noon and afternoon sessions are 1-4 p.m. The cost is $160 per week, including supplies. Classes are for ages 6-9 and 10-14. Themes are Creatures of the Carribbean June 18-22 and July 16-20, Mythical Beasts & Beauties June 25-29 and July 23-27 and Mad for Mod! July 9-13 and July 30 through Aug. 3. Life Drawing for Teens ages 15 and older will be held Aug. 20-24 from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $225, including supplies. That class will be taught by SCAD professor Jeff Markowsky.

Visit www.TheArtSchool-Sav.com or call 921-1151.

Art Studio Sessions Six-week sessions on Tuesday evenings or Wednesday mornings are offered at the Remshart Row Gallery and Studio on West Jones Street. Small groups. Oils, acrylics and

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pastels. Help and encouragement in creating successful artwork. Prior experience is helpful but not necessary. Tuition is $125. To register, call 234-5737.

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.

Beading Classes Learn jewelry-making techniques during the month of June at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Upcoming classes include: Wrapped loops/basic earrings on Wednesday, June 6 from 6-8 p.m. for $15; wire-wrapped cabochons Saturday, June 9 at 10:30-1:30 or 2-5 p.m. for $15; pearl knotting Wednesday, June 13 from 6-

| Free Will Astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Surreal hope”

means having faith in a future opportunity that at first appears in an out-of-context situation. Say, for example, that you have an unsettling initial exposure to a stranger whom you will eventually realize is an important ally. Maybe when you see this person for the first time, he or she is looking dazed and disheveled on a street corner with tear stains on the cheek, having just broken up with a lover. And maybe you feel a strange attraction to this weirdo despite his or her unflattering appearance. Having surreal hope, in this instance, would mean that you’d refrain from being dismissive and judgmental, but would instead entertain the possibility that your fascination might portend an interesting link under more favorable circumstances at a later date.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Idealism in-

creases in direct proportion to one’s distance from the problem,” wrote English novelist John Galsworthy. In other words, most people find it easier to stick to their noble beliefs and neat theories when they don’t have to deal with the messy details of real life. I trust that you will be a stirring exception to this rule in the coming weeks, Taurus. Judging from the astrological omens, I predict that you’ll be a master of utopian pragmatism. As you penetrate further and further into the heart of every matter, you’ll come up with workable strategies for bringing out the best in people.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): For millions of

years, the great rivers of the world have flowed into seas -- or at least they have up until now. Because of their overuse by humans, several ancient rivers are in danger of drying up before they reach their destinations. Among them are China’s Yellow River, the Tigris and Euphrates in the Middle East, and America’s Rio Grande. I offer this as a cautionary metaphor to consider as you contemplate your long-term future. There are things you can do in the next six weeks to ensure that the river of your life will always

8 p.m. for $15; netted bugle bead necklace Saturday, June 15 from 10-1 for $30; basic bead stringing June 20 from 6-8 p.m. for $15; and polymer clay Asian wearable vessel Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $30.

Call 920-6659.

Brush with Clay Classes in Raku, brush work, relief work, surface decoration, figurative and more in clay with individual attention 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.

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.

Crochet and Crafts is a program offered June 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605.

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

Epworth Children’s Orchestra A children’s strings orchestra for elementary age-string players directed by Ellen Hooper

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connect to a greater source. I suggest you make that a high priority.

lack of recognition or applause.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Quetzalcoatl in-

of a poem by Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai, Chana Bloch and Stephen Mitchell write, “I’m the chimp of chance, the champ of chance, I’m a chum of chance and a chump of chance.” Judging from your astrological omens, Libra, I suspect it’ll soon make sense for you to speak those words yourself. Dumb luck and blind fate will be swirling around you, whipping up both unexpected pleasures and knotty challenges. What can you do to be more of a champ and a chum of chance, and not so much of a chimp and a chump of chance? Welcome *everything* that happens, with no exceptions. Love the easy and the difficult, the playful and the contrived, the lucid and the confusing.

structed the Aztecs to offer hyacinths and copal [a resin] to their idols instead of human flesh,” wrote Edward Dahlberg in his book *The Sorrows of Priapus.* Alas, the priests didn’t heed their god’s directive. Their predilection for ripping the hearts out of their sacrificial victims is infamous. Now I’m asking you to attend to a less dramatic but comparable matter, Cancerian. You have a prime opportunity to stop making an extreme sacrifice you’ve been doing for a long time. The gods no longer demand it of you; it serves no holy purpose; and there’s a milder and more useful sacrifice you can make instead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The geography of your

heart is evolving. In places, coastlines are disappearing. Elsewhere, new islands have risen out of the sea. Boundaries are shifting, as some nations dissolve and others are born. Even the climate is changing, with warm winds blowing where once there was year-round chill, and monsoon-like conditions invading desert ecosystems. Roads that formerly led to the center of the action no longer do, and highways that used to be peripheral are now main routes. I suggest you take note of all this by redrawing your map, Leo. Get up to date with your heart’s new landscapes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dwight D.

Eisenhower was President of the United States for eight years after serving as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II. Early in his career, however, he didn’t win many accolades.

Referring to his mediocre stint as an undergraduate at the U.S. Military Academy, he said, “If anybody saw signs of greatness in me while at West Point, they kept it to themselves.” Keep his story in mind during the coming weeks, Virgo. You may have to summon an extra measure of self-motivation as you keep pushing towards your goal despite a

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In their translation

in fear and worry. I suggest we resort to exotic measures to pry you out of your rut.

After you read the proposed actions below, compose four more of a similar nature, then go out and actually do at least half of them.

(1) On an empty milk carton, paste a collage of cut-out images and phrases that symbolize your anxieties. Then put it on the floor and stomp it to death as you growl. (2) Slap your own hand briskly ten times as you bark, “Stop being such a wuss!” (3) Everywhere you go, visualize yourself being accompanied by three great warriors who’re dedicated to your well- being. (4) Gaze at a picture of a person who makes you nervous and yell “I’m not afraid of you, you mysterious slime-sucking bastard.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 18th-century

this chapter of your life story “The Perplexing Joy of Hundreds of Emotions,” or maybe “The Wild Peace of Way Too Many Feelings.”

That may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it’s an apt reflection of your immediate future: extreme, expansive, melodramatic, spectacularly educational, and filthy rich with intrigue. You may not break the world’s record for most mood shifts in a good cause, but you could very well smash your own personal record.

France, the public was sometimes invited to watch when the women of the king’s family gave birth. Can you imagine the modern-day equivalent? As the actresses and pop stars of Hollywood brought their babies into the world, TV news teams would be there on the scene, their cameras rolling. It’s probably not going to happen anytime soon (though be on the alert if you hear Paris Hilton is pregnant). But I suggest you seek out the nearest metaphorical equivalent in the coming week.

You’ll really benefit from being in the presence of a primal, ecstatic, royal hatching.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Imagine

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what it feels like to rub your hand over the stubble that’s just beginning to spring from the skin you shaved. Visualize a single small purple flower jutting through the dry brown stalks lining the trail you’re hiking along.

Remember a moment, after an argument with an ally, when the first tentative spark of reconciliation flowed between your eyes and his or hers. These are good metaphors for the kinds of experiences you should seek out, cultivate, and concentrate on in the coming week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ve got-

ten a little addicted to habits that are rooted

Gnostic Gospel of Philip, discovered in Egypt last century, the author writes of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. In one place, he says, “Jesus often kissed Mary on the . . . .” Unfortunately, there’s a hole in the original document right where that next word was. Did Jesus kiss her on the cheek?

The mouth? The neck? Unless other versions of the old text are found, we’ll never know. On the other hand, I predict that you will soon solve a comparable mystery in your own love life. Some gap that has long mystified you will be filled in. A missing clue will turn up.

| Happenings Psych-K Workshop Apply â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Secretâ&#x20AC;? to your life. Learn a technique through hands-on practice that you can apply to many areas of your life, for the rest of yoru life, such as relationships, productivity, prosperity, health, grief and more. Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Turtle Dragon Tranquility Tea House, 1202 Highway 80, Tybee Island. The cost is $300 or $250 if paid by July 10. Online registration at http:// home.hiwaay.net/~north/ or more info at www.psych-k.com or by calling Marguerite Berrigan, 247-6484.

Puppet Shows are offered by St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Ultimate Self-Care Retreat The International Center for Leadership and Coaching will hold this retreat June 15-16 on St. Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island. A weekend of reflection and relaxation for women will be led by Dr. Dana Boyd. The fee is $400, which includes lodging, measls and tuition.

Contact Aimee at 236-3660 or centercoordinator@internationalcoach.org.

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. Applications 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.

Train Smart A strength and conditioning camp for kids ages 10-18 will be held through July 27 at the St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Workshop: Mouth Off will presented by All Walks of Life Thursdays June 7 through Aug. 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St. This 11-week workshop is for youth ages 12-19 designed to build vocabulary, literacy and understanding of poetry, rap, hip-hop and spoken word. The workshop will culminate with a live performance written, planned, rehearsed and performed by workshop participants. Call 341-8306 or visit www.awolinc.org.

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AASUâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;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. continued on page 40

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;inquiry,â&#x20AC;? also known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Work,â&#x20AC;? are offered to the public free of charge and include a 35-minute video presentation The Work of Byron Katie and an individualized sample â&#x20AC;&#x153;Inquiry.â&#x20AC;? 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.

Kitchens on the Square is a kitchenware store at 38 Barnard St. that offers two-hour cooking classes, which include copies of the recipes, a generous tasting of the dishes prepared with a beverage, and a 10 percent discount on items bought in the store, including the next cooking class. Healthy Italian Favorites will be presented June 13. .All classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be taught by Linda Anderson. The cost is $40 per class. Call 236-0100 or visit www.kitchensonthesquare. com.

Life Challenge Consulting Engage yourself in life-changing strategies.â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Career; stress reduction; spirituality. Free initial half-hour consultation. Call Cindy Beach, M.S., at 429-7265.

Mindfulness and Ordinary Recovery In depth 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.

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Fall Visual Arts Classes The City of Savannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Fanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Finding Water A 12-week workplace creativity workshop will be facilitated by Dana A. Boyd, PhD. at the International Center for Leadership and Coaching beginning June 19 from 5:307 p.m. The fee is $250. Open for business executives, entrepreneurs, artists, people in any kind of transition or who wish to tap into their creative energy. Call 236-3660.

First Steps -- Parents of Newborns This parent education and support program is based at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

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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. Choosing New Behaviors: Self Management of Anger will be held Thursday, May 24 from 2-3 p.m.

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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, June 8 at Tony Roma’s, 7 E. Bay St. Seating begins at 7 p.m., the meeting is at 7:30 p.m. and the presentation on the club dive on the Oriskany will be at 8 p.m.

Call Ryan Johnson at 604-5977.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Savannah Chapter of ABWA will meet Thursday, June 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Exchange on Waters. Sarahlyn Argrow, founder and executive director of AWWIN, Inc., will discuss A Working

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RSVP at 660-8257.

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.

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

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

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

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. Contact for next meeting time. Contact 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 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 The 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. Call 656-2410 or visit www.savannahkennelclub.org.

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 Parrot Head Club A social club whose purpose is to make a difference in the community and the coastal environment will meet the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The locations will vary. Contact micki_ragsdale@comcast. net.

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Adult Ballet Classes at Islands Dance Academy, 115 Charlotte Dr, Whitemarsh Island near Publix shopping center. Adult ballet, modern and hip-hop dance classes. All levels and body types welcome. The cost is $12 per class or 8 classes for $90. A variety of youth classes also are available. Intermediate Adult Ballet with Kathleen Collins meets Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Adult Ballet with Karen Burns meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Modern Dance with Kathleen Collins meets Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Hip-Hop with Bonnie Kaar meets Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Contact Sue Braddy at 8972100.

Adult Tap Classes The Gretchen Greene School of Dance is offering adult tap classes through July 17.

Beginner Level is Tuesdasy from 6-6:45 p.m.

and Intermediate Level is Tuesdasy from 6:45-7:30 p.m. Pay by class or purchase a multi-class card at a discount. For information, call 897-4235 or visit ggsod.com.

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

Call 925-7416.

Basic Ballroom Class Learn the Samba and Waltz on Saturday, June 2 from 1-3 p.m. at the West Broad YMCA, 1110 May St. The cost is $3 and beginners and singles are welcome. Call 9619960 or 655-4985.

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.

Gretchen Greene School of Dance Summer Classes will offer ongoing classes during the summer for children ages 8 and up that will run through July 19. Classes for ages 12 and up are Advanced Ballet on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. and Advanced Jazz on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m.. Intermediate Jazz/Tap for ages 8 and up will be held Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. All are open classes with no need to register, just show up and dance. For information, call 897-4235 or visit ggsod.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.

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.

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 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.

Events

7th Annual Southern Isles Bodybuilding and Figure Championships will be held Saturday, June 9 at Armstrong Atlantic State University Fine Arts Auditorium. Pre-Judging is at 10 a.m. and the Finals/Show is at 7 p.m. Special door prizes, including a 1- night stay at the Forsyth Park Inn in Historic Savannah, will be given away at the finals as well as free smoothies from Smoothie King. For tickets, entries, or information, contact Tony or Mary Ann at 897-1263.

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.

Dog Yoga The Yoga Room will hold a dog yoga class every first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Forsyth Park. The cost is a $10 donation, with all donations given to Save-A-Life.

Bring a mat or blanket and a sense of humor. Yoga for dogs is a fun way to relax and bond with your four-legged pet. Great for all levels and all sizes. 898-0361 or www. thesavannahyogaroom.com.

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.

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.

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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.

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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. continued on page 42

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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.

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..

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

Mommy and Baby Yoga A class for mothers with infacnts 6 weeks to 6 months, precrawling. No need to preregister, cost is $13 walk-in, also 8 or 12 class cards available. Savannah Yoga Center, 25 E. 40th St., 441-6653 or 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. $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 Through Aug. 31, the schedule will be: Monday, 9–10:15 am Dynamic Flow All Levels w/ Kristianne, 10:30–11:45 am Level 1&2 Flow Yoga with Will, 12-1:15 p.m.Yoga Lunch Flow-Food for Body&Soul w/ Kate and 6:00-7:15 pm Gentle Yoga Flow w/ Heather; Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 am Community Flow Yoga w/ Amanda for $6, 6-7:30 pm hot Yoga Flow All levels w/ Kate; Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 am Sunrise Yoga All Levels w/ Will, 10:30-11:45 am Mommy and Baby Yoga w/ Betsy, 12:15-1:15 pm Restorative Yoga Hour w/ Amanda and 6-7:30 pm Yoga Basics w/ Kate; Thursday, 9:30 –10:45 am Yoga Flow Level 1&2 w/ Amanda and 6:00 -7:30 pm Dynamic Flow Yoga All Levels w/ Kelley; Friday, 7:30-8:45 am Community Flow Yoga w/ Kelley for $9, 10–11:15 am Dynamic Flow All Levels w/ Kristianne, 12-1:15 pm Iyengar Yoga All Levels w/ Laura (Iyengar Yoga w/ Laurathru end of June) and 12-1 pm Community Iyengar Influenced Yoga w/ Lynne for $6 (Community Iyengar Influenced Yoga begins Fri, July 6th); Saturday, 11 am to 12:30 pm All Levels Yoga Flow w/ Kelley; Sunday, 5-6:15 pm Mellow Yoga Flow All Levels w/ Heather, 6:30 -7:00 pm Community Meditation $6 w/ Heather (100% of proceeds go to the Children’s Advocacy Center.) Drop-ins are welcome.

The Savannah Yoga Center is located at 45 E. 40th St. Call Director Kelley Boyd at 4416653, 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.

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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.

Yoga On the Beach at Tybee will be offered Wednesdays from 7-8 a.m. on an on-going basis through the summer.

Come ot the North Beach parking lott, first beach walkover. Drop-ins welcome and encouraged. Cost is $10 per class. Class cards are available. Multi-Level Hatha I & II in the Integra Yoga style. The instructor is Ann Carroll. Call 704-7650 or e-mail ann@ aikyayoga.com.

The Yoga Room Monday: Vinyasa all levels from 5-6:15 p.m., Open Flow all levels 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday: Open Flow all levels from 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Yoga Flow Level I from 1011:30 a.m., Open Floor all levels from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday: Power Yoga from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Friday: Yoga Flow Level I from 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday: Yoga Flow Level I from 1011:15 a.m., Power Yoga from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sunday: Vinyasa all levels from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop-ins welcome.

Single class $12, 8-class package for $75 and 15-class package for $120. For location and class schedule, visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361.

Yoga Teacher Training Institute Savannah Yoga Center offers a teacher training program. The focus is on Iyengar, Anusara, but also featuers Ashtanga, Kundalini, Restorative, Partner, Hot Yoga, Therapeutic, Psychological and more. The 200-hour course is $1,500. For information, call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga. 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.

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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 wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a need for Pride. Call Patrick Mobley at 224-3238.

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What Makes A Family is a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611.

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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.

Diabetes and Music Therapy is a seminar that will be presented June 7 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605.

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 survivorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; walk is free and open to all survivors and their loved ones. Call DeDe Cargill at 398-6654.

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings are conducted at three locations within St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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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.

Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes are being offiered at the Family Health and Birth Center in Rincon. The group classes offer an opportunity for couples to learn the child birthing process together, while providing a very integral role to the companion participating. Classes provide specialized breathing and guided imagery techniques designed to reduce stress during labor. All types of births are welcome. Classes run monthly, meeting Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. To register, call The Birth Connection at 843-683-8750 or e-mail Birththroughlove@yahoo.com.

Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic is offered by St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit. Mammograms will be performed June 7 at SJ/C Medical Center of the Islands. Mammograms will be performed June 12 at the Long County Health Department. Mammograms will be performed June 13 at Goodwill Industries on Sallie Mood Drive. Mammograms will be performed June 19 at the SJ/C Medical Group in Rincon. Mammograms will be performed June 20 at SJ/C Medical Group in Pembroke. For appointments, call 819-6800.

SJ/C accepts most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify.

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

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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 refreshments will be provided. Call 3554601.

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Case Management Program St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

Community HealthCare Center is a non-profit organization that provides free medical care for uninsured individuals who work or live in Chatham County and

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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.

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.

Stop Smoking Researchers at the University of Iowa combined 600 studies covering 72,000 people and found that hypnosis is the most effective way to stop smoking. Call the Alpha Institute. 927-3432.

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.

The Transplant Experience Professional snowboarder Chris Klug will share his transplant experience Friday, June 8 from 4-6 p.m. in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital., 5353 Reynolds St. A year and a half after his liver transplant, Chris won a bronze medal.

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.

Weight Loss Program St. Joseph’s/Candler and St. Mary’s Community Center is offering a weight loss, exercise and nutrition program for adults and youths interested in improving their overall health. The program is free and open to the community. Sessions will be offered by a trained exercise coordinator and access to a professional nutritionist will be provided. Call Stephanie Alston at 443-9409.

Nature and Environment

weekend during the months of January, April, July and October. Must be at least 18 years old. Call 232-6572 or visit www.

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Explore the Salt Marsh by Land and Sea Walk and paddle with a naturalist guide Sunday, June 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn about the salt marsh ecosystem. $30 per person fee includes canoe rental and basic canoeing instruction. Meet in the parking lot at Fort McAlister. There is a $3 parking fee. Reservations are required. 897-5108.

Ocean Day Cleanup Events On June 9, Clean Coast will transport volunteers to Wassaw Sound for a beach trash pickup. Call Gray’s Reef santuary staff at 598-2345 for info, or to sign up for the event, call 239-9663.

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

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

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

Volunteers 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.

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Dog Wash to benefit Voice for Pets will be held June 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 618 Abercorn St. $10 donation requested. Shampoo provided.

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Dog Yoga The Yoga Room will hold a dog yoga class every first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Forsyth Park. The cost is a $10 donation, with all donations given to Save-A-Life.

Bring a mat or blanket and a sense of humor. Yoga for dogs is a fun way to relax and bond with your four-legged pet. Great for all levels and all sizes. 898-0361 or www. thesavannahyogaroom.com.

I Sold It on eBay for Coastal Pet Rescue I Sold It on eBay is accepting items on behalf of Coastal Pet Rescue. Donors may bring any item valued at more than $40 to the I Sold It On eBay store located next to TJ Maxx in Savannah Centre. The item will be listed and proceeds will go directly to Coastal Pet Rescue. Call 351-4151 or 3537633 or visit www.coastalpetrescue.org or www.isolditsavannah.com.

Recycle, Reduce and Reuse for Coastal Pet Rescue Coastal Pet Rescue is asking area businesses to collect ink and toner cartridges at their offices. This fund-raiser will help with regular vet care for rescued pets. Contact Becky Soprych at 351-4151 or becky@ coastalpetrescue.org to arrange for cartridge pickup.

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 The 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. Call 656-2410 or visit www.savannahkennelclub.org.

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.

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Wine knowledge a must! Lunch and Dinner shifts available. jshanks12@comcast.net or call 912-354-4005 between 2PM-4:30PM.

FIRST CITY CLUB

Now hiring Servers to provide quality dining experiences for our members and guests. Candidates should be neat, professional, eager to learn and grow.

Fax resume to 912-231-1755 or call 912-238-4548 for appt.

MACELWEE’S RESTAURANT On Tybee Island now hiring Experienced Saute/Fry Cooks, Servers, Dishwashers & PT Bartenders. Excellent pay! Call 912-786-8888 for an appointment or apply in person between 3pm-6pm.

690 CLEANING POSITIONS available in the Savannah area. F/T positions available on 1st and 2nd shift. Benefits available. Interested applicants please call after 9am to leave name & number along with area code: Reference ad#118, PH: 800-868-3777.

EARN $10-$14 per hour delivering local telephone directories in Savannah & surrounding areas.

Must have reliable transportation and be able to read a map.

Call 1-888-285-5861.

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GREGORY PEST PREVENTION is Seeking a FT Pest Technician for the Beaufort area. Base pay is $2500/month. Experience a plus but not a requirement. We provide training, clients, vehicle and the gas, you provide Professional, Quality service. Requirements: DL w/clean driving record, must be drug free and have good verbal and written skills. 4028 Ashley Phosphate Road. North Charleston, SC 29418.

1-866-546-2708 (TF).

843-767-5697 Fax.

MAINTENANCE STAFF/CLEANER

Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah seeks an individual to assist with maintenance of fleet and facility. Candidate must be selfmotivated, hard-working individual with good people skills.

FT/Great pay/benefits. Call 233-0083 or apply in person at: 234 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Savannah, GA. EEO/DFW

MYSTERY SHOPPERS

Get Paid to Shop! Retail/Dining establishments need undercover clients to judge quality/customer service. Earn up to $150/per day.

Call (888)491-1766.

PART-TIME: Cleaning Rentals on Tybee. Must have car and work tools. Flexible hours and good pay. Call 912-441-5138.

Business Opportunity

JANITORIAL BUSINESS For Sale Grossing $60K per year. $19,500, Financing Available. Veteran Discount. Call 912-224-5045.

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Homes for Sale 3885 SQ.FT. RINCON

3BR, 3.5BA, Bonus room. Must see! $205,000. Moving must sell!

912-856-1721.

3BD/2BA HOME only $203/mo!

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BUY 4BD/2BA - $228/mo!

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FSBO - Bloomingdale

3BR, 2BA Home on over 2 acres.

LR and large family room. Ceramic tile and new carpet throughout. Spacious and quiet.

Call 912-748-1773 or 912-988-6041.

FSBO - Pooler, Worthington, Cedar, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, brick f/p, hw floors, tile, jacuzzi, large eat-in kitchen w/breakfast bar, great room, wet bar, whole

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Homes for Sale

house water system, sprinkler system, covered porch, large deck, fresh paint inside/out. Vacant - ready to move in! $299,000. 912-232-1854.

GUYTON

SECLUDED, quiet 7.5 acre, 16X76 2000 Mobile Home, 3/2 open split floorplan, completely remodeled, shop, large storage, lots of upgrades, $175,000.

912-663-6211

HISTORIC DISTRICT

349 Tattnall Street Beautifully restored 3-story historic home, c. 1844.

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Corner lot.

Garden level apartment. Original hardwood floors, 6 FP, modern kitchen/baths, deck w/hot tub.

Private courtyard. $635,000.

912-604-2485

HUD HOMES! 3BD/1BA only $207/mo! 4BD/2BA only $228/mo! 5% down, 20yrs @ 8% APR! Listings: 800-536-8517 xT310 $ I BUY HOUSES $ We buy houses & lots/land.

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STONEBRIDGE SUBDIVISION

Beautiful 4BR, 2BA Home. 2-car garage, privacy fence, hardwood and tiled w/custom inserts flooring. Formal living and dining room. Kitchen has new appliances and eat-in kitchen. Located on a quiet culde-sac. Community olympic size pool, skatepark and playground. Offered at $214,900.

Call 912-233-8152.

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Land/Lots for Sale $ I BUY HOUSES $ We buy houses & lots/land.

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Homes for Rent 11 BLUE GILL at Berwick Lakes: 3BR/2BA, 1-car garage, LR, DR, eat-in kitchen, fireplace, washer/dryer connections, fenced backyard. $955/month plus deposit. No pets. Call 912-604-3285.

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Homes for Rent 13 RAVEN WOOD WAY. Pooler. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, completely furnished with furniture, bedding, kitchenware, etc. Located in Godley Station. All community amenities included. Rent $2200.

Call 547-0385.

1601 EAST 59th STREET: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths, fully renovated brick house w/garage. Near Midtown & hospital. $950/month.

Call 912-429-9600.

3BD/2BA HOME only $203/mo!

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HOUSE AVAILABLE: 1507 East Ott Street: 3BR/2BA, living room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen w/appliances, separate utility room, fenced yard, screened porch. No pets. 1 Year lease-$985/month, $985/deposit. $35 credit application fee. 45 Travis St., Available Soon. Call 912-596-4954, leave message.

HUD HOMES! 3BD/1BA only $207/mo! 4BD/2BA only $228/mo! 5% down, 20yrs @ 8% APR! Listings: 800-536-8517 xT310 HUGE HOME for Rent on Savannah’s Southside! 2800 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths on 1/3 acre. Deck, whirlpool tub.

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Call 843-227-9597.

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yard. W/D included. 1700 sq.ft. Central H/A, 2 F/P, large back New pergo floors - available mid- porch, courtyard. Wireless interJuly! $1000/month + utilities & net, digital cable & water included. $1350. Contact 912-220-1020 deposit. Call 912-920-8181 or email fvenetico@hotmail.com

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Ask About Opportunity for Deep Water Dock Use D E E P WAT E R D O C K : N e w Home - 5 Rio Road: 3BR, 2BA, home w/wrap-around porch.

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Breathless sunsets. 1 block to Sav’h Mall. Includes all utilities (except cable & phone).

Available June 1st $850/month.

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319 EAST WALDBURG ST. Great location near Forsyth Park, SCAD & Kroger. Newly renovated duplex. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, LR, large kitchen, W/D, H/W floors, CHA, 2 F/P, large back porch, courtyard and offstreet parking. $1350. Contact 912-220-1020. fvenetico@hotmail.com HUD HOMES! 3BD/1BA only $207/mo! 4BD/2BA only $228/mo! 5% down, 20yrs @ 8% APR! Listings: 800-536-8517 xT310

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

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Roommate Wanted ROOMMATE NEEDED $350/month near Ardsley Park.

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Boats & Accessories 2003 SEA RAY 176 SRX

Cars $500 POLICE IMPOUNDS! Cars/Trucks/SUV’s from $500! 1995 CHEVY S-10 Extended cab.

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2006 AQUAFORCE BAY BOAT 05 115 Yamaha 4-stroke, trolling m o t o r s , a l u m i n u m t r a i l e r. $19,500. 912-354-0665.

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Paint & Body Work Reasonably Priced Insurance Claims We buy wrecks

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1999 BLACK GMC Sonoma Has covered bed, rims, cold AC, C D p l aye r, t i nte d w i n d ows, 114,000 miles. Good condition. $4,000. Call 912-655-9372.

1999 KENWORTH TRUCK MODEL W900 3406 B Caterpillar engine. RTLO16610B Transmission. Aerocab. 60” standup sleeper. Contact Carol @ 912-350-3526. Memorial Health Credit Union.

HONDA ACCORD EX, 2000, 2-door coupe. Black/black, automatic, V6, AC, sunroof, airbags, anti-lock brakes, alloy wheels, premium stereo, satellite wired, non-smoker, new tires/brakes, clean, runs great, reliable, 104K miles. $8100 OBO. 650-274-4534.

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Apartments for Rent 116 E. Bolton St. Great location on Forsyth Park, near SCAD & Kroger. Newly renovated duplex.

2 bedroom, 2 bath, bonus room, LR, kitchen, W/D, H/W floors,

ROOMS FOR RENT: I n Quiet neighborhood, On busline, Offstreet parking, On-site laundry.

All utilities included, Cable + Internet, Furnished/Unfurnished. $125-$150/wk (+ $100 deposit).

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Montgome r y Q uarter s 455 Montgomery Street

NEW coNtEmporary coNstructioN

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Prices starting@ at $349,900 $349,000 startiNg

Sales Office: 348 Jefferson St. Savannah, GA 31401 Historic Downtown Savannah 912.234.1255 www.gardensdistrict.com

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WE MAKE BUYING YOUR HOME SIMPLE AND EASY! Visit our gated, tranquil community featuring swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse with 24-hour fitness center and picturesque Tidal Creek Marsh views. Located on an exclusive inland island, 10 minutes from historic downtown Savannah and Tybee Beach.

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BowRider, excellent condition.

Dry stored, low hours. $11,600.

Call 912-398-2276.

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LARGE VICTORIAN near library.

Refrigerator/microwave, phone, cable, internet, w/d utilities, nicely furnished. $145/wk, $522/mo.

Seven days. Call 912-231-9464.

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Kelly & Fischer Real Estate

100 Walden Park Drive Savannah, GA 31410 Take Highway 80 east.

Turn right on Whitemarsh Island Road.

*ASK YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR DETAILS. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE SELLER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT AND TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY CODE SECTION 44-3-111 OF THE GEORGIA CONDOMINIUM ACT TO BE FURNISHED BY THE SELLER TO A BUYER. MONTECITO WALDEN, LLC

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Executive home with all the bells and whistles. 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths with garage. Located close to Isle of Hope. $1100/month with 1 month security deposit.

Call 912-313-0229 to rent this home.

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