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music Up and coming Alabama rapper Yelawolf on hip hop, Andre 3000, and that whole white rapper thing | 19

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As Georgia considers draconian budget cuts to the university system, mobilizing public opinion remains a challenge. What hardships will these young gentlemen face when it’s time for them to go to college?

By patrick rodgers | 14 kylan and Ayden at forsyth park helping to protest aasu budget cuts (photo by patrick rodgers)

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Wednesday Film: Fortress of the Dead (Philippines, 1965)

What: Psychotronic Films

presents this twisted, Twilight Zone-esque tale of a deranged American GI who returns to a battlefield to confront the ghosts of his past.

When: Wed. April 7, 8 p.m.

Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5 Info: http://www. sentientbean.com/

Sand Gnats Opening Weekend

Theater: Secrets of a Soccer Mom

opens for the Gnats with a 4-game stand against the West Virginia Power.

When: Thu. April 8, 7 p.m., Fri. April 9, 7 p.m., Sat. April 10, 6 p.m., Sun. April 11, 2 p.m.

Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Dr. Cost: $5-10 Info: www.sandgnats.com/

present this tale of three determined mothers wrought with comic angst.

When: Thu. April 8, 7:30 p.m., Fri. April 9, 7:30 p.m., Sat. April 10, 7:30 p.m., Sun. April 11, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Jenkins Hall Theater, 11935 Abercorn St. , Cost: $10/general admission Info: 912-344-2801.

What: The 2010 season

What: AASU’s Masquers

Theater: Sordid Lives What: With the tagline ‘A

black comedy about white trash,’ this quirky tale unravels around a family from a small Texas town gathering for the matriarch’s funeral.

When: Thu. April 8, 8 p.m., Fri. April 9, 8 p.m., Sat. April 10, 8 p.m., Sun. April 11, 6 p.m.

Where: Bay St. The-

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Thursday

Lecture: ‘What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You’

ater/Club One, 1 Jefferson St. Cost: $15-20 Info: http://www.cluboneonline.com/

What: Dr. Michael Murray,

N.D. discusses natural healing practices and the efficacy of prescription drugs. Sponsored

by Brighter Day Natural Foods.

When: Thu. April 8, 7 p.m.

Where: Desoto Hilton - Madison Room, Corner of Liberty and Bull St. Cost: Free

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Friday Workshop: ‘Generation NeXt’

What: Nation-

ally-recognized educator

Dr. Mark Taylor leads a day-long workshop discussing the impacts of the next generation entering college and the workforce.

When: Fri. April 9, 8 a.m.

Where: Armstrong Auditorium, 13040 Abercorn St. Info: http://www. ce.armstrong.edu/

First ‘37th Annual’ Tybee Seafood Festival

What: Inspired by the scene in “The Last Song”, Tybee begins a new tradition.

Carnival rides, live music, and plenty of seafood.

When: Fri. April 9, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat. April 10, 11 a.m.9:30 p.m., Sun. April 11, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Where: Off Butler Ave. , Tybee Island Cost: Free

Theater: Twelve Angry Men

What: The classic courtroom drama about a dissenting juror who tries to convince the others that the murder trial is not what it appears to be. Directed

by Chris Soucy.

When: Fri. April 9, 8 p.m., Sat. April 10, 8 p.m., Sun. April 11, 5 p.m.

Where: Indigo Arts Center, 703D Louisville Rd. Cost: $10/general admission

10 Saturday

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music

for a complete listing of this week’s music go to: soundboard.

Crafters Flea Market What: Beaders, basket

weavers, quilters, knitters, scrapbookers and more.

Buying, selling, swapping crafts and supplies.

When: Sat. April 10, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Where: White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Rd.

First Friday for Folk

Red Shoes Run

Music Society presents music from a french duo, Jean-Paul and Dominique Carton as well as Nikki Talley.

When: Fri. April 9, 7:30 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 520 E. Washington Ave. Cost: $2 suggested donation

pop tab collection event benefiting the Ronald McDonald House. Race registration begins at 7am.

When: Sat. April 10, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Ronald McDonald House, 4700 Waters Ave. , Cost: $35 Info: 912-350-7641. www. rmhccoastalempire.org/

What: The Savannah Folk

Events marked with this symbol are things we think are especially cool and unique.

What: A 5k walk/run and

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Movies

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Freebie of the Week | What: Presentation

DEEP Reading

by Catherine Killingsworth of the local nonprofit DEEP on creative writing by local students.

April 11, 3 p.m.

Where: Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton St. Cost: Free When: Sun.

Sunday

Film: Fish Tank (Scotland, 2009)

What: Reel Savannah presents this film about a teenage girl who becomes tangled in a confusing relationship with her mom’s boyfriend. A Cannes Jury winner.

When: Sun. April 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Victory Square Theater Cost: $8 (cash only)

Twelve Angry Men continues at the Indigo Arts Station

Bargains for Bethesda

Golden Walk

cash-only sale will go toward the renovation of residential campus cottages. Merchandise includes furniture, silver, toys, lawn & garden,and decorative items.

When: Sat. April 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Bethesda Gym, 9520 Ferguson Ave.

Grateful Golden Rescue of the Lowcountry.

When: Sat. April 10, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Starts in Lafayette Square, Abercorn and Harris, Cost: Tax deductible donations accepted

What: All proceeds from this

Blackwater River Paddle What: Some basic canoe-

ing instruction followed by a paddle along the river with a naturalist guide. Reservations required.

When: Sat. April 10, 9 a.m.

Where: Wilderness Southeast Cost: $40, includes canoe, paddle and instruction Info: 912-236-8115. http:// www.wilderness-southeast. org/

Forsyth Farmers’ Market What: The Savannah Local

Food Collaborative hosts this weekly market featuring regionally grown, fresh food and food products.

When: Sat. April 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: South end of Forsyth Park, Corner of Park and Bull, Cost: Free

Vital Elements of a Comprehensive Water Policy What: A forum discussing

green infrastructure, sealevel rise, multi-state river basin management, energy production, and an integrated approach to environmental stewardship When: Sat. April 10, 9 a.m.

Where: Stevens Wetlands Education Center, 600 Cedar St. , Richmond Hill Cost: Free Info: www.cleancoast.org/

What: A dog walk to benefit the

Forest Steward Training What: The Savannah Tree

Foundation hosts a tree care workshop discussing root care and root pruning.

When: Sat. April 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Fort Green Room Cost: Free Info: 912-233-TREE. http:// www.savannahtreefoundation. com/

The Savannah Record Fair

What: Fans of music

and memorabilia will want to check out this giant room full of vendors peddling vinyl & some CDs and DVDs as well.

When: April 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: River Club, 3 MLK Blvd.

Cost: Free & open to public Info: savannahrecordfair.com/

Polk’s Saturday Market What: Featuring a variety of

arts, crafts and specialty foods vendors along with all the market’s usual produce and local goods.

When: Sat. April 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Polk’s Market, 530 E. Liberty St. Info: 912-238-3032. http:// polksfreshmarket.com/

Fairy and Toad House Competition

What: Parent/child teams build

toad and fairy houses, and other activities. Prizes awarded.

When: April 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Oatland Island Wildlife Center Info: www.oatlandisland.org/

Play It Forward Benefit Concert What: Rotary Club hosts a

community concert to raise money for Rotary Foundation.

When: April 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Stage Front Warehouse, 6 Southern Oaks Dr. Cost: $25

Dance: Peter Pan

What: Savannah Danse The-

atre presents this fun ballet based on the classic tale.

When: Sat. April 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Lucas Theatre Cost: $17-27 Info: 912-525-5050.

Old Time Country Dance

What: Join the Folk Music So-

ciety and the Glow in the Dark String Band.

When: Sat. April 10, 8 p.m.

Where: Notre Dame Academy Gym, 1709 Bull St. Cost: $6/members, $8/public

Savannah Pride’s Yellow Party What: Following the produc-

tion of Sordid Lives. Proceeds benefit Savannah Pride.

When: Sat. April 10, 10 p.m.

Where: Club One, 1 Jefferson

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Sand Gnats vs. Augusta

What: The hometown boys take

on the Augusta Green Jackets during a four game stand.

When: Mon. April 12, 7 p.m., Tue. April 13, 7 p.m.

Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Dr. Cost: $5-10 Info: www.sandgnats.com/

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True Story of 3 Little Pigs What: Coastal Puppetry Guild

hosts Paul Mesner Puppets for this performance told from the wolf’s point of view.

When: April 13, 1 p.m. 4 PM, Where: Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Cost: $5/adults, $3/youth

Author: Christopher Scott What: Author of Choke Point

talks about adapting fiction from experience. Presented by Savannah Writer’s Group.

When: Tue. April 13, 7 p.m.

Where: Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St. Cost: Free cs

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community: What

local group just got back from the White House, and what do they have to say about it? by patrick Rodgers

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They say 25 comedy: comedy is hard,

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Bay 28 theatre: Street Theatre

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With another stellar edition of the Savannah Music Festival comfortably in the books, we at Connect Savannah turn our attention to the next huge item on our calendar, our annual Best of Savannah readers poll.

Plenty of imitators have sprung up over the years, but our reader poll remains by far the most fun and comprehensive in town. This year we’ve spruced up the category list, adding many new ones and tweaking some old ones.

The days of print ballots are long gone — to vote you’ll have to go to connectsavannah. com. While a certain amount of campaigning is par for the course, we have ways of spotting ballot-stuffers, and we only accept ballots with a minimum of 25 categories filled out.

Voting ends midnight April 30, and the winners will be announced in the special issue hitting stands May 19. You know what to do!

On the afternoon of Good Friday — as good a time as any to drop big news and run for cover — the City announced that longtime City Manager Michael Brown was resigning to take an equivalent job in Arlington, Va. The news was hardly a shock to anyone plugged into the city rumor mill. Still, you can’t report rumors — or more correctly, you shouldn’t report rumors — so we were all stuck waiting for the inevitable announcement.

The departure could not come at a more sensitive time. Brown’s able assistant manager, Chris Morrill, was long assumed to be his heir apparent, but the widely-respected Morrill left for a job on the other side of the Old Dominion in Roanoke only two months ago.

So we’re now looking at two major vacancies in two key positions. That could have been three had the City not named two-time interim

police chief Willie C. Lovett as permanent official police chief just two days before Brown’s announcement. While that job, at least, is in good hands, it’s still a sensitive transition time.

On one hand, many of what Brown considers his signature achievements have already come to fruition: The Ellis Square renaissance, the Forsyth Fort makeover, Battlefield Park, three new memorials, Joe Tribble, Adams and Cuyler Parks... the list goes on and on.

On the other hand, it will take a steady hand — or two, actually — to make sure Savannah doesn’t lose this remarkable recent civic momentum, especially in the current grim revenue environment.

There’s one remaining senior manager left, Assistant City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney, and it remains to be seen if there will be political pressure to promote her from within, with or without a national job search. But even if she gets a nod, that still leaves one spot to fill.

The hiring decisions this City Council makes now will impact Savannah for years to come, for better or worse. There’s nothing wrong with giving your own Council representative a call to make your feelings known.

The 2010 Savannah Music Festival is now in the books, and while I continue to be amazed at how many locals still haven’t even heard of this world-class event, most shows I went to were very solidly attended. And needless to say, the quality of the performances was, as usual, sky-high. (See reviews on page 20.)

While much credit indeed must go to Executive Director Rob Gibson for his extraordinary good taste in selecting the lineup, let’s not forget the contribution of Associate Director Daniel Hope, who quietly but consistently brings the best musicians in classical music to town for creative and often-daring concerts that always breathe new life into the genre.

Venues remain a minor challenge. While the Charles H. Morris Center has come into its own as a fun, great-sounding space, the Johnny Mercer Theatre’s wretched acoustics do the Festival’s fine acts a disservice.

And while I appreciate the frequent creative double bills — such as the stunning Festival finale of Bassekou Kouyate and Bill Frisell — each set often seems disappointingly short.

Two clear marketing tracks, each with their own built-in following, have emerged: High profile indie/college acts which bring a younger crowd; and “classic” Festival acts which bring an older audience. It will be interesting to see moving forward if this parallel audience development remains, or if some cross-over will eventually take place.

The Festival does an outstanding, largely unappreciated role in putting on free shows for local schoolchildren, so their youth outreach component is quite strong. But generally, when I take my pre-teen daughter to a ticketed Festival concert — as opposed to the free school shows — she is almost always the youngest person in the audience.

While I understand the need for an adult’s night out every now and then, it’s a shame more parents don’t see fit to expose their children to this level of world-class talent.

In any case, thanks again to Rob, Daniel, Ryan McMaken, Maria Lancaster, Lauren Grant, Jane Levy, Ricardo Ochoa, and everyone else on the staff and board of the Festival for helping making Savannah a better place to live. cs

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Actually I can blame teachers Editor, Regarding your column “Let’s stop blaming teachers for everything:” Thanks a lot for adding fuel to the fire and thanks for parroting that other publication which is headquartered on Chatham Parkway by using the term “firing”.

I thought you and Connect Savannah was a cut about them but

then apparently you’re not. I am sure you heard how the students took the headline out of that paper and went up and down the corridors of Beach High School telling teachers “you’re fired”! Apparently Donald Trump is one of their instructors, he must be giving “private lessons via on-line .”

The term “held accountable”, what is your defintiton, Jim? It has been flung around like Frisbees, but has never really been given a

meaning.

Parents have to feel like they are truly stakeholders in their children’s education, unfortunately some of these principals and teachers get rather “territorial” when parents show up at the school. They have ways of making parents feel like they are intruders henceforth the school is not parent-friendly or community stakeholder friendly.

Certain school board members and elected officials don’t help matters any by engaging in “parent bashing”. Then these same aforementioned groups have the gall to expect parents and other members of the public to subsidize their “grand schemes” via ESPLOST monies or millage rates.

To paraphrase Jerry Lee Lewis: “Come on over baby, whole lot of scapegoating going on.”

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Blotter All cases from recent Savannah/Chatham Police Dept. incident reports

Close to home

While on patrol in a marked police vehicle an officer saw a van traveling southbound on Dean Forest Road. The van was going over 60 mph in a 45 zone.

The officer then observed the vehicle start to swerve, first crossing the white line, then steering back over the double yellow. The officer initiated a traffic stop.

The vehicle pulled into a driveway that was later discovered to be the driver’s residence. Upon stopping, the driver exited the vehicle, and the officer told him to get back in the van. The officer introduced himself and noticed the smell of alcohol coming from the vehicle. The driver said he was coming home from a nearby bar, and had consumed four beers. The driver declined a breathalyzer test. He was arrested for DUI, failure to maintain lane and speeding. His van was left in his driveway and he was transported to CCDC.

• Shortly before five o’clock in the morning, the phone rang at the front desk of a southside hotel and the night auditor was told that they were speaking with a representative from American Express.

The unknown caller asked to be given card numbers for all the previous day’s transactions because of a problem processing the charges properly. The woman behind the desk gave the man three credit card numbers from the previous day. Later, she discovered that the caller was not an American Express representative and called police. An officer notified American Express and attempted to contact the three card holders whose information was compromised. A copy of the report was sent to the Financial Crimes department.

• An officer was called to the corner of McDonough and Drayton in response to a Disorderly Person call. Upon arrival he saw a short white male approach a taller man, at which point the taller man began to punch and kick the shorter guy. The officer separated both subjects. During further questioning, the tall guy said that the two had begun arguing while in McDonough’s and that he threw some ice on the shorter

guy, who then threw some ice back at him. The man then followed him down the street, continuing to antagonize him to the point where he threw some punches. The shorter man said that the argument began because the other guy was calling him names.

They both had been drinking.

• An officer stopped a blue pick up truck on East Montgomery Crossroads for having a cracked windshield. The driver consented to a search of his vehicle and six prescription anti–anxiety pills were found in the front seat. The driver was arrested for carrying prescription drugs not in their original container and cited for the windshield.

• An officer was following a vehicle going more than 60 mph in a 45 mph zone.

He then followed the vehicle down Berwick Boulevard, where it signaled to turn several times, but continued going straight before entering a subdivision. The officer

continued down Berwick rather than turning and was going to wait for the vehicle. He then saw it traveling in the opposite direction down Berwick where the driver pulled into the parking lot of Lakeside Park. The driver exited the vehicle and began walking toward the restrooms. The officer stopped the driver and told him to return to the vehicle. There were three passengers in the car. They were all 16 years old, with learner’s permits. It was nearly 2 a.m. The car belonged to the mother of one of the female passengers. The girl had apparently taken it without permission and the girl’s mother had been looking for her. Her mother did not know the young man who had been driving and was upset to learn that he had been driving her car. Obstruction by hindering, curfew violation and violation of a learner’s permit were among the charges given. cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

You’re not the first person to think what works in space might work on earth. Last summer U.S. energy secretary Steven Chu called on Americans to either paint their roofs white or replace their shingles with white materials.

To understand why, you don’t need to travel in space, just compare black and white car seats on a hot summer day.

How much good will a white roof do you? Example: The Hyperseal company claims its Hyperglass paint, which contains glass microspheres to help reflect sunlight and insulate the roof, can keep your roof as cool as 112 degrees on a 100-degree day. That may sound pretty toasty, but compare it to a black asphalt roof, which on a 100-degree day can reach 182 degrees. According to Lawrence Berkeley Laboratories, whitecoated roofs can reflect 60 to 85 percent of the solar energy that hits them and stay as little as nine degrees above air temperature. Dark-colored roofs, by contrast, typically reflect 20 percent of sunlight or less, and a black asphalt roof reflects only 5 percent.

What if a white roof just isn’t you?

One might think a shiny metal roof would be a reasonable alternative, but don’t be too sure—metal roofs often don’t release the thermal radiation they’ve absorbed as efficiently as white ones. Other disadvantages of metal roofs include poor sound insulation, susceptibility to hail, and cost, so for most folks they’re not the best choice.

A white (or at least light-colored) roof provides two benefits. The first is

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I ran across your 1984 Straight Dope column about whether water freezes or boils in outer space. (You said it boils, then freezes.) You mentioned that polished aluminum in space can absorb enough solar radiation to reach 850 degrees, but some types of white paint will absorb so little they will reach only -40 degrees. Are any of these paints suitable for use on houses to keep them cooler in the summer ? —Walter Carmichael, Tampa

reduced air conditioning costs, which can drop 15 to 20 percent. The second benefit is more cosmic. A lightercolored roof will reflect as much as 80 percent of the solar radiation that hits your house back into space. This increases the albedo (reflectivity) of the planet, which could help reduce global warming—surely a worthwhile goal for any home improvement project.

The anti-warming effects can pay off on the local level too, reducing smog and generally making the neighborhood more livable. Lawrence Berkeley estimates that installing so-called cool roofs and cool pavement and planting trees over 30 percent of the Los Angeles basin would lower the average outside temperature by five degrees, which would in turn reduce smog by 10 percent. Other studies claim painting all of the world’s roofs white could have a cumulative global cooling effect equal to removing 24 billion tons of CO2 from the atmosphere over a 20-year period—a figure not far from total current manmade CO2 emissions for a year.

Light-colored roofs have a couple downsides, one of which will be obvious to anyone who’s ever owned a white couch—they get dirty. Rain helps, but over time your roof is going to accumulate tree sap, bird poop, and other species of urban crud, and you’ll have to clean it off to maintain energy savings.

One study found on average a white roof can lose 20 percent of its heat reflectivity in just a year. A cooler roof also means your house soaks up less sunlight in the winter, resulting in higher heating bills. On the whole, though, the tradeoff tends to be favorable. How favorable will vary with local climate: in Boston you might spend an extra 15 cents on heat for every dollar you save in air conditioning, whereas in Alabama your increased heating costs could be just a nickel per buck of AC savings.

Other possible pitfalls include blinding your neighbors and fighting with the aesthetics committee of your homeowners’ association. Another issue is that energy prices are relatively low at the moment—in most cases it’s not economically worthwhile to replace a roof with some remaining useful life.

However, if yours is due for replacement soon, or simply painting it is an option, I’d give a cool roof some thought. You could save a couple bucks and help make this a better world. cs

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Lax on Perverts: In February, the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners relicensed Scott Fredin even though he is still registered as a sex offender following a 2003 conviction for fondling two female patients during “examinations.” Released from jail in 2006, he had re-applied to the board, which then found him “rehabilitated.”

He agreed to several restrictions on his office practice, but the board declined to order him to disclose his crime to patients. (And in March, the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners finally expelled Dr. David Livingston, whom it had licensed in 1992 despite knowledge of his sex-crime-related expulsions in two states and his being labeled a “violent sex offender” by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.)

The Continuing Crisis

one-armed man is still loose, but the one-legged man was arrested.

Yikes!

• A popular TV chef in Italy was fired in February after musing on the air about the historical popularity of gourmet cat meat. According to Beppe Bigazzi, 77, cat stew is best cooked after leaving the meat under running water for three days to tenderize it. “I’ve eaten it,” he said, “many times.” Bigazzi later explained that he was referring only to a tradition in Tuscany in the 1930s and 1940s and never intended to encourage eating cats today, but apparently his bosses could not endure the outcry.

• Unintelligent Design: (1) China’s Yangcheng Evening News reported in March that a 6-year-old boy in Ha’erbin City, with 15 fingers and 16 toes, had surgery to get down to 10 and 10. (2) In March, Zhang Ruifang, 101, of Linlou Village in China’s Henan province, was reported to have a “rough patch” of skin on her forehead that had recently grown to a length of 2 1/2 inches in the shape of a horn. (3) In February, the parents of Deepak Kumar, 7, of Belhari, India, sought financial help for surgery to remove the parasitic twin joined at the hip with the now-eight-limbed boy.

(His father told an Agence France-Presse reporter that he rejected suggestions that Deepak remain as is so that villagers could worship him as a deity.)

• Ralph Conone, 68, was arrested in Columbus, Ohio, in March after witnesses identified him as the man who several times had walked up behind young children, punched them on the head when their parents weren’t looking, and walked away as if nothing had happened. According to police, Conone confessed that he had been punching children in public since January because he liked the “excitement” of getting away with something.

• Police who were called to a home in Charleroi, Pa., in February arrested Bright Ideas Linda Newstrom, 49, for allegedly • Supervisors at the Department swinging a baseball bat (reportedly, for Work and Pensions in Carlisle, a genuine Louisville Slugger) at her England, issued a directive in March to 21-year-old son, Jeffrey, because he had short-handed staff on how to ease their come home drunk. (She whiffed on the telephone workload during the busy first two swings but connected on the midday period. Workers were told to third.) Newstrom told police, “I brought pick up the ringing phone, recite a meshim into this world, and I’ll take him sage as if an answering machine (“Due out of this world.” to the high volume of inquiries we are • Roberta Feinsmith, 67, who had currently experiencing, we are unable to been fired by the Jewish Theological take your call. Please call back later.”)

Seminary in New York City, filed a and immediately hang up. wrongful-discharge lawsuit in • The city health office in February, claiming that, despite London, Ontario, created an glowing job reviews for 12 years, So, The City online sex-education game that she was terminated because of Has A Job officials hope will appeal to teenher age and because she comOpening? agers in that its messages are plained to other workers about delivered by a cast of iconic her recently hired supervisor’s superheroes. According to a “constant barrages of ...

February report by Canwest flatulence.”

News Service, the players are • In February, a one-armed Captain Condom (who wears a man swiped a single cufflink “cap”), Wonder Vag (a virgin girl), from the CJ Vinten shop in Power Pap (“sexually active”) and Leigh-on-Sea, England, and in Willy the Kid, with each fighting the March, a one-legged man swiped villain Sperminator, who wears a a single Nike trainer shoe from red wrestling mask and has phala store in Barnsley, England. The

luses for arms. The characters answer sex knowledge questions and, with correct answers, obtain “protection,” but a wrong one gets the player squirted with sperm. At press time, the game was still accessible at GetItOnLondon.com/.

More Texas Justice

•The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals almost never encounters an “improper” conviction, but managed to ease up in February by taking the death penalty off the table for doublemurderer Charles Hood, who had been sentenced to die in Plano in 1990.

Hood had learned in subsequent years that his prosecutor and his judge had a sexual relationship during his trial, but both denied it, and courts refused to investigate. Finally, by 2008, both had confessed, but the Court of Appeals still declined to call the trial unfair. In March 2010, several days after a New York Times report, the court found a technical, face-saving ground on which to lessen Hood’s sentence (while still ignoring the issue of the affair).

• Despite Texas’ severe pro-conviction history, one man actually received a full pardon in February. Tim Cole had been convicted of rape in 1986, though relentlessly proclaiming his innocence, and a 1996 confession to the crime by another man did not move officials to re-investigate. When a DNA result (ordered in 2008) confirmed the 1996 confession, Cole’s innocence could no longer be ignored. In March 2010, Gov. Rick Perry issued a full pardon, but Cole could not enjoy it. He had died in prison in 1999 after wrongfully serving 13 years, the last three despite the fact that the actual rapist had already tried to turn himself in.

Least Competent Criminals

(1) William Edmunds, 32, was charged with DUI in March when his car weaved up to the guard gate at the loading dock for the Montgomery County, N.Y., jail, and he asked if this was the Canadian border crossing at Niagara Falls (more than 250 miles away).

(2) Travis Neeley, 19, was arrested in Lake City, Fla., in March for burglarizing a car, caught red-handed by the owner, who used the remote control to lock Neeley inside. Neeley tried several times to unlock a door and exit, but each time, the owner relocked it before Neeley could get out, and he finally gave up and waited for police. cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

Watching the neighborhood I usually run into my next door neighbor Phyllis as she passes my house with her middle school granddaughters, on their way to mid–week church services.

When I take my trash out, there’s almost always time for a hello and a head scratch to Hoagie and Carmela, the laid–back Great Danes in the fenced backyard behind mine. Sometimes the family who belongs to them are in the yard, too.

Saturday, it was six year old Charlotte, playing “jungle” with her across– the–street neighbor Sienna (age 8).

Sienna perched in the lowest branches of a five foot tall tree; Charlotte twirled in the grass, waving a recently plucked leaf the size of her head.

On a recent walk to Daffin Park with my down–the–street neighbor Carmela (a human being and an artist, not the aforementioned Great Dane) we ran into a couple from our block. Along with their good news of plans for law school in the fall, they shared attendant concerns about financial aid and jobs.

And last weekend, one of the regular babysitters for 49th Street brothers Van and Ty moved into a 48th Street bungalow she and a friend just rented. Van, age 7, served as her unofficial real estate broker–he saw the house’s “For Rent” sign and suggested she check it out.

In fourteen years of Parkside Neighborhood living, this is the type of news that travels the neighborhood word–of–mouth grapevine. Founded on familiarity, it’s the kind of information people share with those they know and care about.

It’s a stretch to say that all the news is “good.” There was the divorce last year of a longtime neighborhood couple, and before that the death of a man in his late 60’s down my street, after fighting cancer for years. But often the sad stories can offer up a sweet side–in the year

before he died, the man down the street and his longtime girlfriend decided to tie the knot. And both partners in that divorce are now in new relationships.

I heard all this from people I know and who know me. We live close to each other, we take care of each other’s pets when needed, we take in each other’s FedEx packages, we lend and borrow coffee and half–and–half.

Do we know each other by name?

Mostly. Some people I only know by sight, walking their dogs or their toddlers after work.

Sometimes there’s a nickname involved, like the genial, visor–wearing brothers in their thirties living next door to me, each the owner of a well–cared–for and often–used fishing boat. Before I fully cemented “Adam” and “Josh” in my brain, they were “the boat boys.”

I hope their nickname for me is as benign, and a little more creative.

Along the way, one brother got his own place and was replaced by a roommate.

Names or not, we know each others pets and we’ve met each other’s parents.

It’s the IT era, so the Mayberry–style chit chat is supplemented with emails, Facebooking, phone calls and texts.

But face–to–face continues to win out as the neighborhood communication technology of choice.

Occasionally some downright bad news comes through the neighborhood network, with no sweet side to be found. Early last week Carmela– the–artist told me about two burglaries on 51st Street that happened the day before.

More distressing were several reports earlier this year of “the guy in the teal car” who harassed and threatened solo women as they walked or jogged. On nearly every occasion, he flashed them.

Once he had a gun.

Back in January, while searching in vain for my missing dog, I joined two neighborhood–related list–serves, one computer–generated and the other a

group email list hosted by the neighborhood association.

Since signing up for the list serves, each has generated a handful of notices about neighborhood meetings and plans for a neighborhood yard sale.

Information on last week’s burglaries arrived days after the same news had made the rounds by word of mouth.

There was also a “be on the lookout” notice forwarded from Metro Police for someone suspected of break–ins, although neither his last–known residence nor the place he’s suspected of frequenting are nearby.

Tucked into a recent email was the intent to start Neighborhood Watch as a way to keep each other informed.

The idea behind Neighborhood Watch is that people who live near each other collect each other’s names and contact information. If something that looks bad happens in the neighborhood, we call or email each other and share the news.

The assumption behind Neighborhood Watch is that we don’t already know each other, or have each other’s contact information. And, if something good happens, like law school, or a game of “jungle” in the backyard, there’s no neighborhood network for that.

The Neighborhood Watch logo depicts a shadowed male figure in a billowing trench coat and fedora, reminding me of Dick Tracy from the Sunday funnies. If he turns up near my house, I’ll definitely call the police, and warn Carmela–the–artist and the boat boys, too.

It’s easy to get nervous when “the guy in the teal car” and home break–ins intrude on my sense of safety. It’s smart to pay extra attention getting out of the car, double checking the door locks, and taking a second look at who walks past.

But since I’ve been paying closer attention, what I’m finding is that the person walking by is often someone that looks familiar. So I say hello. I pet their dog. I introduce myself. cs

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Striking a balance

Step Up Savannah visits the White House to discuss workplace flexibility

by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

Step Up Savannah, the local organization dedicated to poverty reduction, was asked to join a join a discussion that will help shape workforce policies nationally.

Last week, Dale Carlson–Bebout, the director of Step Up Savannah’s Supporting Work Project, took part in a panel and workshop with the President and First Lady at the White House to discuss workplace flexibility.

The goal of the day–long event was to identify potential issues faced by workers who struggle to balance work obligations with familial responsibility, and then develop policy solutions that could be instituted nationally across several major industries.

We talked with Carlson–Bebout after she returned from the nation’s capitol to find out more about the trip and what it could mean for employees and employers locally and nationally.

What is workplace flexibility?

Dale Carlson–Bebout: Good question. I would say it is options that exist in an effective workplace to enable all employees to balance their commitment to work and their personal lives.

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Does that allow employees to focus more on work? From a business standpoint, is there a tie–in to productivity or is this a feel–good initiative?

Dale Carlson–Bebout: I stay away from the feel–good stuff because it really is a business imperative. I think that was the message of this forum, both from the President and First Lady as well as the participants in the panel.

In the report [from the Council of Economic Advisors that was issued in conjunction with the panel] there were two statistics that stood out to me.

First of all, as of 2008, 48.3 percent of all parents work. Now, that includes single–parent families and two wage–earner families. That’s compared to 1968, where only 24.6 percent of the workforce was in that same category.

That’s an amazing shift. If you put your business hat on, you’ve got a dynamic that you need to deal with that’s huge.

The second piece that I took a note of was 20 percent of people employed, not people with kids, but all employed people, were in some caregiving role for a person over the age of 50 years old.

Now you’ve got a real problem for businesses – how to keep people focused on work and how to keep them committed.

That statement was corroborated by the CEO of Campbell’s Soup, who was part of the first panel. He addressed the issue with some stats from before he introduced options and after. He has seen a decided improvement in the bottom line. People are going to try this because it has a bottom line impact.

What is the effect then of adding more flexibility to employees’ schedules?

Dale Carlson–Bebout: We’re trying to share best practices with healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing. We’re doing all businesses, but we’re focusing on those. We can say to a hospital, you have a 24–7 operation, you have clients you have to serve, but here’s a way another hospital has given entry level people some way to have control over their lives, some autonomy. So, within a shift, how does one give autonomy to a worker so that they can get to a school appointment, or they can take grandma

Dale Carlson–Bebout: From the business perspective, the Council of Economic Advisors report has a bunch of statistics in there that show sales go up, earnings go up, absenteeism goes down, turnover goes down, and people are more loyal to the company, so when you ask them to do more they are able, because the perception is that you care about what I need to do besides what I’m doing 8–5.

How do the ideas that were bounced around on the panel translate for businesses in Savannah?

The opening session at the White House, including members of the Labor Dept. and private industry CEOs.

Was this an event that was trying to identify problems like this, or is there also a practical problem solving aspect to this as well? This seems like a conflict that goes back hundreds of years.

Dale Carlson–Bebout: It does. The small breakout sessions were run by high level administration people. For the small business one, the Director of the Small Business Administration was the facilitator. She was chartered with two things.

One, what are the real issues out there, the challenges from keeping businesses from doing this?

And second, what’s working and how do we make that known to people?

One of the challenges here in Savannah as we work through Step Up is how do we get our best practices out there?

How do we keep that conversation going? In those sessions, they were very tangible. Here’s what we need to understand, but how do we translate that to policy work?

You don’t want to make a policy for all business — one size doesn’t fit all.

How do you give options to businesses that might not be as willing to move forward? How do you mandate some of that through policy without encumbering the business? There were a lot of policy people there as well as business leaders. CS For more information on Step Up Savannah, visit www.stepupsavannah.org.

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to the doctor and still meet the boundaries of the shift? That’s where it gets tougher in the low wage area, but that’s really where the breakthrough is.

It’s the same with hotels, you have a ton of young, single mothers who are working as room attendants. How do you give them some autonomy to take their kid to the doctor and not lose money and still be viewed as a committed employee? It’s all about control of your life within the boundaries of the business needs.

Predictability at the low end is really difficult. I was a single mom for years at Hewlett Packard. I could kind of predict my schedule, but if you’re a shift worker, you might get told “you have to work Tuesday, you have to work Friday.” Well what can you do, as an employer, to give them some autonomy but still meet your needs?

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a petition.

“I’ve been surprised all around at the level of apathy in the school and in the community,” says Kessinger–Griffin.

There had been fliers hanging around the city advertising the rally, but the location was listed only as “Forsyth Park,” and several late arrivals said they had problems finding the others.

“We went to the wrong fountain,” says one student as she and several friends approach the benches where a few students are waiting.

The lack of response stands in direct contrast to the significance of the issue at hand, and the future of education in the state.

“Education could be the best hope for recovering the economy,” says Al Levine, a former professor who came out to support the students’ efforts.

If the projected budget cuts are finalized and whole departments are unraveled, “They’re not coming back,” says Levine, explaining that it would take several years and tens of millions of dollars to reconstruct the cancelled programs.

Of the proposed $300 million in cuts to the University System of Georgia, which includes AASU, SSU, GSU and UGA among others, Armstrong would be forced to shoulder about $5.2 million in cuts — that would be in addition to the cuts they were forced to make last year because of declining state revenue.

When the cuts are finalized, the effects will be felt quickly, and according to an address given by AASU President Dr. Linda Bleicken to the Student Government Association two weeks ago, the University could let go as many as 73 part time faculty and more 1,000 students could be forced to either relocate or change their majors.

Relatively few of those students were in attendance last Thursday. Among those that were, many were helping distribute fliers with the headline “Just Say No to USG Budget Cuts,” which outlined the issue, and also offered a potential solution to save the university system from any further reductions — an increase of the excise tax on tobacco.

State Representative Ron Stephens from the 164th District is the lead sponsor on just such a bill, House Bill 39, which would increase the price of a pack of cigarettes by a dollar in the state.

According to an op–ed written by

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Scenes from last week’s sparsely attended protest by AASU students at Forsyth Park

by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

The line between social media and reality has become all too evident in recent demonstrations against proposed budget cuts to the University System of Georgia.

Judging by Facebook activity, the fight against the potential budget cuts to the University System is being fought by thousands of students from around the state.

However, actually mobilizing the mouse pad activists has proved more difficult.

A planned rally during the second week of March had over 500 confirmed attendees according to a Facebook event page created for the demonstration.

Rain that afternoon thinned the crowd to about 50.

Meteorological conditions wouldn’t be to blame for an event held in Forsyth Park last Thursday though. The sun was shining and the mercury topped 80 degrees. The potential protesters were surrounded by sunbathers and frolicking children.

“Maybe we’ll get 100,” says Kelly Kessinger–Griffin, an AASU student and mother of three who was the first person to arrive, with placards and children in tow.

Although Kessinger–Griffin isn’t

part of a department that is currently speculated to be on the chopping block, she sees this is an issue that extends to all students.

“It’s a common misconception that they are the only ones being hurt by this,” she explains, listing a potential 30 percent tuition hike, increasing class sizes and more part time faculty among problems that will effect all students, if these budget cuts are finalized.

“The level of education is going to go down. That’s not just Armstrong — that’s statewide.”

Thursday’s event, which was touted as the last chance to take action — despite another planned demonstration next week — had several hundred confirmed attendees.

About two hours into the event there were maybe 25 students assembled, and after some discussion over where they should actually stand, several members, including two Georgia State students who had driven all the way from Atlanta for the rally, began handing out some fliers and asking for signatures to

Stephens, the tax “would raise an estimated $350 million in new state taxes and attract another billion dollars in federal health care funds to Georgia.”

Currently, Georgia’s tobacco tax is fifth lowest in the country, and the proposed increase would actually bring the state tax closer to the national average. The surcharge would also help erase of some of the red ink in the state’s Medicaid budget.

“Georgia’s 37 cents a pack cigarette tax generates about $237 million a year, but we spend $537 million a year treating smoking–related illnesses in Medicaid patients alone,” writes Stephens.

“That means Georgia’s taxpayers are subsidizing the medical costs for the smokers among us to the tune of $300 million a year.”

When Stephens penned the op–ed during the last week of February, he claimed to already have two–thirds of the support necessary in the House to move the bill forward.

According to the Georgia General Assembly website, the bill never made it past a second reading, and “Crossover Day,” the last day for legislation to move from the House to the Senate to make it for a vote before the close of the next session has passed.

Rep. Stephens remains confident though that the bill is still very much alive, and that he and some of his co–sponsors are “looking for other vehicles to attach it to,” meaning that it could become part of another piece of legislation that is set to be vote upon in the next few months.

Whether the tobacco revenue will solve the University System budget issues remains to be seen though.

For Kessinger–Griffin, if it doesn’t, the hike in tuition might shut the door on her hopes for higher education.

“I pay for my school,” she says. “A tuition hike is detrimental because with three kids, I’m barely getting by as it is.”

The time frame for answers to some of the questions hanging over the heads of students, faculty and administrators alike is vague at best.

“Things are changing on a daily basis,” says AASU spokesperson Francisco Duque.

Currently, the Board of Regents is negotiating with legislators and everyone is hoping for an answer by the end of the month or early next month. cs

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Cashing in on The Last Song

With its first seafood festival, Tybee Island takes a cue from Miley Cyrus

by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com

The photo used in the advertising for this week’s Tybee Seafood Festival shows a beautiful, sunny southern afternoon, with hundreds of happy folks strolling through a gigantic, neon carnival set up right on the beach, adjacent to the Tybee Pier.

It’s a fake.

There was a carnival there last June, erected by Walt Disney Pictures for The Last Song. It wasn’t really operational, though, and everyone in the photos is a hired extra.

That was enough for Richard Adams, Tybee’s unofficial event coordinator. The Last Song was the biggest thing to happen on the island in a while, and since people around the country are now flocking to see it (despite the scathing reviews), Adams figured Tybee ought to grab a little piece of the action.

“This was the only way we could do it,” says Adams, who pulls everything together for Tybee’s annual Pirate Fest and Mardi Gras celebrations, among others (he’s also the president of the Tybee Island Arts Association).

“If the film wasn’t opening, we wouldn’t have done it. That (photo) was the only way we could get the advertising out there quick. I just started putting this together seven weeks ago; it’s been a quick event to put together.”

In The Last Song, the area is decorated with signs reading “37th annual Tybee Seafood Festival.” It seemed like a natural tie–in (that’s why this week’s event is technically titled “The 1st Annual 37th Tybee Seafood Festival”).

“If we’d waited until next year to do the event, it wouldn’t have bridged up to the movie at all,” Adams explains.

“It was important to bridge up to the movie, and I think the movie’s really going to help promote the festival.”

The carnival – the real one – will be set up on Tybrisa Street and in the rear parking lot of the Ocean Plaza Hotel, near the pavilion, starting at 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 8. According to Adams, these will be the first midway rides to whirl and twirl on Tybee in more than eight years.

The rides will be on site and operational through 6 p.m. Sunday, April 11.

The Disney carnival. This photo was taken while the cast and crew were elsewhere.

Saturday the 10th is the big namesake day. Adams says the idea of a seafood festival originated several years ago, with pavilion concessionaire Dean Morris.

At least 14 Tybee–area restaurants will have food booths in the pavilion, and the local band Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love, and others, will perform.

Chatham County donated the pavilion for the event; the City of Tybee Island kicked in a little seed money.

“We’re doing it on a hope and a prayer this first year, but by next year we should have it down pat,” Adams says.

“We’re trying to make it to where it’s only Tybee restaurants; that’s all it will ever be at this event. We want to try and make it to where it’s as friendly to the restaurants as possible. We’ve got people donating tables, tablecloths – a lot of local people donated a lot of their time.

It’s been good to see.”

Like many people active in Tybee community affairs, Adams is hoping The Last Song will have a significant impact on local tourism – even next summer, when it’s only another DVD on rental shelves.

“I’m happy that they came out here and filmed it,” he says. “I think it’s going to give us a little bit of activity this summer we wouldn’t have had any other way.

“Considering the times, I think we’re going to have an extremely good tourist

season. There’s no doubt in my mind that it’s going to be better than it would have been without the film.

“No matter how the film does, as far as reviews, I think Tybee’s going to do well. We’re going to have people that see the film – no matter whether they like it or not, they’re going to want to come to Tybee.

“I mean, Tybee’s in the film! And it’s beautiful, so we look good.”

(See our Tybee-specific review of The Last Song on Page 32.) CS

Tybee Seafood Festival Carnival and Midway: Thursday, April 8: 3–9:30p.m.

Friday, April 9: 5–9:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 10: 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 11: 1–6 p.m.

“Seafood Review” (seafood and live music): Saturday, April 10: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Participating restaurants: The Crab Shack, Marlin Monroe’s, Fannie’s on the Beach, Sting Ray’s, Spanky’s, Cafe Loco, A.J.’s Dockside, Sundae Cafe , Lighthouse Pizza, MacElwee’s Seafood House, All Points Cafe , Doc’s Bar, Burton’s By the Sea, Dolphin Reef Admission: Free (separate fees for rides and food) Information: (912) 224–5111 Online: www.tybeeseafoodfest.com

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It’s pretty easy to draw comparisons to George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic and Secret Army, two extremely funky outfits currently decamped in Tallahassee, Fla. The deal is, Secret Army – returning for an encore appearance this weekend at the Live Wire – is pretty much the same band, without Clinton. Danny Bedrosian, the keyboard whiz who double– duties as Uncle George’s right hand man, leads the nine–member aggregate. Then there’s guitarist DeWayne Blackbird McKnight, drummer Rico Lewis and bassist Lige Curry. There are backup singers, too, and more. Bet they’ll tear the roof off the sucker. Listen & learn: http://www.dannybedrosian.com.

At 9 p.m. Friday, April 9 at Live Wire Music Hall, 307 W. River St. $8.

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We don’t get a lot of rap shows here in Savannah, so let’s turn our attention to this weekend’s appearance by the freewheeling, funny and funky Atlanta–based indie trio Travis Porter (Strap, Quez and Ali). With their band, the guys will perform a show (their best–known regional songs are “Bananas,” “Get Naked,” “Go Shorty” and “All the Way Turned Up”) following a screening of the documentary film they’ve made about themselves, Unbelievable. Listen & learn: www.wearetravisporter.com.

At 8 p.m. Saturday, April 10 at the Shoreline Ballroom, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head. $25 advance, $30 day of show.

THE LARRY STEPHENSON BAND

The weekend’s premiere acoustic show puts the spotlight on this Virginia–based traditional bluegrass band. Stephenson, five–time winner of the Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Award from the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music, is celebrating his 20th year on the road. His brand–spanking–new CD (titled, funnily enough, 20th Anniver-

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Three Days Grace

Sandwiched between those young music lovers who fill their days (and iPods) with hip hop and R&B Lite, and those who prefer quirky electronica, pop country or the fey faux–folkiness of bespectacled collegians strumming acoustic guitars, are the rockers.

Angst, anxiety and alienation, not to overmake the point, are big sellers among teen and young adult rock fans.

Three Days Grace, from Canada, is a guitar–driven rock band making hard, smart, radio–friendly tunes somewhere between Green Day’s surly declarations and the screechy over–posturing of Nickelback.

Bandleader Adam Gontier writes songs that dance along the edge of depression – “Animal I Have Become,” “I Hate Everything About You,” “Pain” – and the band gives them a towering, anthemic structure that works in stadia and other big rooms crowded with angsty young rock fans. sary) features appearances by Del McCoury, Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs, Dailey & Vincent and

The band’s first two albums, Three Days Grace and One–X, have been certified multiple platinum in the U.S.A. Their latest, Life Starts Now, made its Billboard chart debut at No. 3.

What kind of rock music is it, you ask? It’s the kind that always seems to be on the house speakers at FYE when you’re in there looking for something else. Listen & learn: www.threedaysgrace.com.

With Chevelle and Adalita’s Way, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 9 in the Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. $39 (general admission).

other bluegrass notables. Listen & learn: www.larrystephensonband. com.

At 8 p.m. Friday, April 9 at Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 E. Highway 80, Bloomingdale. $25.

Club One Karaoke 10 p.m.

Dew Drop Inn Trivia Night (Other) 10 p.m.

Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay (Live Music) Hang Fire Thinkin’ Fellers Union Trivia (Other) 9 p.m.

J.J. Bonerz Electric Cheese (Live Music) Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eddie Wilson (Live Music) Jinx Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo (Other) With DJ Drunk Tank Soundsystem Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Carroll Brown (Wed) (Live Music) 8:30 p.m.

King’s Inn Karaoke Live Wire Music Hall Open Jam Night (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Mercury Lounge Hitman (Live Music) Blues Mulberry Inn Live piano (Live Music) 4 p.m.

Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Wed) (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Tailgate Trivia Night Tantra Lounge Open Mic Night (Live Music) 10 p.m.

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AVIA Hotel Gail Thurmond (Thurs) (Live Music) Piano & vocal 6 p.m.

J.J. Bonerz Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Jazz’d Tapas Bar Trae Gurley (Live Music) Jinx Revenge of the Dance Party (DJ) Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Carroll Brown (Thurs) (Live Music) 8:30 p.m.

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Cafe Loco Georgia Kyle (Live Music) Chaps Bar & Grill 8-Mile Bend (Live Music) Club 51 Degrees Threelevel DJs (DJ) Latin/salsa, electronica and today’s hits Club One DJ Night (DJ) Dew Drop Inn Karaoke Doc’s Bar Roy & the Circuitbreakers (Live Music) 9 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church First Friday For Folk Music (Live Music) Performers: Jean-Paul & Dominique Carton, Nikki Talley 7:30 p.m.

Fuddrucker’s Bluesonics (Live Music) 9:30 p.m.

J.J. Bonerz SSR (Live Music) Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bottles & Cans (Live Music)

Jinx Radio Moscow, NAAM (Live Music) 11 p.m.

Johnny Mercer Theatre (Savannah Civic Center) Three Days Grace (Live Music) With Chevelle, Adalita’s Way 7 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Carroll Brown (Fri) (Live Music) 8:30 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall Secret Army (funk) (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Molly McPherson’s Scottish Pub A Nickel Bag of Funk (Live Music) 10 p.m.

Molly McPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) The Looters (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Randy Wood Guitars The Larry Stephenson Band Bluegrass 8 p.m.

Rock House Tybee Liquid Ginger (Live Music) Sandfly Bar & Grill Train Wrecks (Live Music) Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Sentient Bean Jan Spillane, Del Goldfarb (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Tailgate Karaoke Tantra Lounge Rhythm Riot (Live Music) 10 p.m.

W.G. Shucker’s Andrew Gill & Joe Wilson (Live Music) Warehouse Magic Rocks (Live Music) 8 p.m.

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Blowin’ Smoke BBQ The Jimmy Wolling Band (Live Music) Bluegrass 7 p.m.

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Wormhole Bar Retrobution (Other) Dance/roller skate party 8 p.m.

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Savannah Record Fair celebrates the turntable

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Initially spearheaded by hip hop DJs, the turntable renaissance has matured into a ripe appreciation for the music on the records themselves, as a new generation discovers that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still nothing quite as pleasing to the ear as a diamondâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;tipped needle in a vinyl groove.

SCAD continues to get in on the action by continuing its popular Record Fair. The next edition happens this Saturday at the River Club.

While the records themselves cost anywhere from fifty cents on up to collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prices, admission is free and open to the general public as well as SCAD students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did it for a couple of years and stopped doing it,â&#x20AC;? says John Bennett, SCAD director of student media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did one in October, and we were so happy with the results we decided we could do it twice a year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; particularly since thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no independent record store in Savannah at this time.â&#x20AC;?

SCAD Radio General Manager Caila Brown, a student, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know for my generation itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a throwback to the good old days. Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;age kids are now finding all of this vinyl as something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new and interesting, like a new technology. I know a lot of freshmen are really excited â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a record player, they can go and get some vinyl.â&#x20AC;?

And letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget that great, underappreciated aspect of vinyl albums, so overlooked in this age of thin jewel cases and small screens, and so appropriate for an art school: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Personally I like looking at all the album covers,â&#x20AC;? says Brown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half the reason I buy vinyl. Currently my house is decorated with about 50 different album covers. We tack them up on the walls like framed artwork.â&#x20AC;?

Bennett says in an age where digital music is so convenient and easily

acquired, turntables stand out as a more engaging alternative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you play a record, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost a ritual involved in taking the record out of the dust jacket, putting it on the platter, and putting the needle down on the groove. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skip to the next song automatically like on iTunes, or decide to grab a totally different record,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a listening experience that is not in the background â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more present.

The music is the focus. The real appreciation of the recording is I think a neat aspect.â&#x20AC;?

In an age where so many radio stations are little more than automated servers, SCAD Radio onâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;air hosts still kick it old-school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do have a funk show and a bunch of DJ shows where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re introducing vinyl sets into their shows on SCAD Radio,â&#x20AC;? says Brown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do a classical music show, and I like to fill it with as much vinyl as I can, both from the stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection and my personal collection.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Playing vinyl reflects the idea that our DJs are still handâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;selecting music, physically pressing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on a CD deck or a turntable and making music happen,â&#x20AC;? explains Bennett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The physical aspect of playing vinyl emphasizes that our students on the air at SCAD Radio are actively putting together those shows and are involved with what their listener hears,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To my knowledge thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a technology out there now where a robot plays vinyl on a radio station and announces it,â&#x20AC;? he laughs. cs Savannah Record Fair What: Dealers from around the Southeast offer vinyl records, CDs, DVDs and memorabilia.

When: Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: SCAD River Club, 3 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Cost: Admission free & open to the public.

Looking back, what made you cross over from listening to hip hop to writing rhymes?

‘You can’t download the live show experience’ We get live with up and coming rapper Yelawolf

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Yelawolf: I’m just an extremist.

The first time I listened to rock I wanted to be Axl Rose. The first time I heard the Beastie Boys or NWA or Snoop, I wanted to be like them. I didn’t really think about it too much. I just did it. I’ve always aspired to be what’s cool to me. I wrote my first rhyme in 5th grade. I didn’t start pursuing it as a profession until ’07. I’d always been writing.

What was it that made you decide to try and make it a profession?

Yelawolf: I was in Berkeley, CA. I went out there to pursue skateboarding and I kept getting hurt. I was growing tired of the skate game, growing tired of being a rat, living with friends on couches. I stood up, literally, and decided that was it, I’m not gonna pursue skateboarding because I’m more passionate about music. I made that decision at the end of December and in January I was on a fishing boat in Alaska trying to get my money up to get a studio.

Why a fishing boat in Alaska? That doesn’t seem like a traditional path for a dude from Alabama.

Yelawolf: In Alabama, you either work in a factory, your parents are paying for you to go college, you sell dope, or you’re pursuing sports. I’m not a hustler. I didn’t have parents to put me through college and I’m not built for a 9 to 5. Some friends hit me up and said “I heard we can get go to Seattle and get on a boat and make like 20 stacks for a months worth of work.” I was like fuck it, let’s go. I hopped on a Greyhound bus and went for it.

Em? Bubba? Who else? There’s a lot of white MCs, but not nationally or internationally known. It’s a different road for a white artist. There’s consistent issues with being a white rapper. On one hand I understand why there are misconceptions or why people cross their arms and wait. I would too. I don’t know too many people like myself.

There’s not many out there.

Is it like that show Deadliest Catch?

Yelawolf: Andre 3000, I’m looking forward to working with him. I’ve got my sights set big. I want to really do some genre-bending style. I’d like to work with Carrie Underwood or Anthony Kiedis — really take it somewhere else and make some innovative music.

Yelawolf: Yeah, that job. Winter time.

Bering Sea. A factory trawler. 20 hour days. 7 days a week.

But you walked away with $20 grand?

Yelawolf: Hell nah, I walked away with like $1500. That’s what happens when you make decisions with no plans, which I have a history of. Sometimes they work out, sometimes they don’t.

What’s the origin of the moniker?

Yelawolf: Yelawolf is Cherokee. Yellow represents the sun, light, power, hunger, knowledge and wolf represents the Bible and being a pack leader. My father is Cherokee.

You got a label deal pretty quick that fell apart because of politics. You’ve got some buzz right now, and you’ve got folks curious. Are you trying for another label deal? Do rappers need labels anymore in the post–internet industry?

Yelawolf: Labels will always be around to better an artist’s situation. They’re still good for making you bigger, but the internet and the hustle has changed. It’s going back to rock. Just getting out here and doing what we’ve been doing – putting out music and doing shows and meeting people. You can’t download the live show experience. You can’t download a T–shirt. You can’t download a handshake, a hug, the ways you connect with fans. You’ve just got to give people what they can’t get online.

Is it harder to get credibility as a white rapper in the South? Do you feel like you had to work twice as hard to get respect initially?

Yelawolf: Nah. My friends see it more than I do. I put a shell around me. I don’t read media, I don’t go online. I don’t watch show footage. I just let it live. I leave comparisons up to everyone else. I do understand that it’s human nature, but there’s no one else you can compare me to really.

Who would you like to work with that you haven’t gotten to work with yet?

Having moved around so much, what is it that brought you back to Alabama?

Yelawolf: I was born in Alabama. I live in the hometown I was born in. My family for generations have lived in Gadsden and Southside and Rainbow City. I love it there. It’s where I find my inspiration. That’s who I am at the core.

I’m Southern. I just love it down there. I can’t say I won’t move somewhere else in the future, but for right now that’s where I’m comfortable. I’ll always have a crib in Gadsden.

You’re really writing about more personal stuff than a lot of other folks in the industry. Where is the line between you and your stage persona? Is there one?

Yelawolf: I won’t write about anything I haven’t experienced. I’m not walking around angry every day, of course. “Pop the Trunk” is not a good example of how I am on the day to day. Or “Love is Not Enough” — I don’t walk around broken hearted. “Good to Go” — I’m not crunk every minute of the day.

It’s just different pieces of my life on different days, different inspirations from different times that collectively I make records with. I derive all my inspiration from real life situations but there’s no record that defines me entirely. I don’t think anyone on earth has that has that kind of record. People are too complex. cs Jeremih, Wiz Khalifa, Yelawolf When: April 9, Doors: 8pm, Show: 9pm Where: AASU Fine Arts Auditorium, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost: $10/adv, $20/door Only open to AASU, SSU and GSU students

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A fishing boat off the coast of Alaska is a long way from where one might expect to find a skinny kid from Alabama whose pondering a career in rap music, but that was where Yelawolf, born Michael Wayne Atha, was a few years ago, trying to raise some fast money to put together a recording studio.

Although the plan didn’t work, Yelawolf ’s luck has improved considerably this year, and hardwork was no small part of it. In the last few months, following the release of his free album Trunk Muzik, he’s won over massive crowds at this year’s South

By Southwest and garnered critical acclaim from across the spectrum of media — from hip hop bloggers to the Washington Post.

This week, Yelawolf lands in Savannah for a Friday show at AASU — open only to AASU, Georgia Southern, and Savannah State students — alongside fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa and R&B sensation Jeremih.

We caught up with Yelawolf by phone last week while he was on his way from Washington DC to New York for a show.

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Ah, here’s what marriage does to a man: The first blistering guitar run of the night came not from Derek Trucks — premier electric guitar prodigy of his generation and former Eric Clapton sideman — but his wife, Susan Tedeschi.

The couple’s Savannah Music Festival concert this past Thursday night continued in that vein for quite awhile: the diminutive Tedeschi front and center, both literally in terms of onstage placement and sonically in terms of her booming white–girl blues voice.

Seemingly lost in the mix, at least for the first quarter of the show, was her husband’s inspired guitar work. Clapton, Schlapton.

Nothing against Tedeschi — who, truth be told, is a nifty blues guitarist in her own right — but when you pay to see a Derek Trucks show, you’re paying to get hit between the eyes with some tasty grooving slide goodness, early and often.

Trucks is one of the few musicians of the last quarter century to truly innovate on the electric guitar. So despite the fact that he’s become sort of an artist–in–residence at the Music Festival — an august company he shares with Daniel Hope, Benny Kim and Sebastian Knauer — any time this young man is on stage is a special time and not an opportunity to be wasted.

It wasn’t until several songs into the evening that Trucks really came into his own and order was restored to the universe. During one of their newest numbers, performed here for nearly the first time, Tedeschi and the six members of the couple’s brand–new backing band retreated into the background, allowing Trucks to work his signature magic: A slow–burning, gradually intensifying, completely organic solo blending sliding blues and serpentine Eastern scales in that way which only Trucks has been able to master.

It was a miniature sonata all its own — a totally sick, honkin’ sonata at that — and it had the sellout crowd on its feet. From that point on, Trucks had everyone eating out of the palms of his talented hands as the band moved through a nice combination of all–out jams and some sweet soul numbers, enhanced by the background vocals of the newer members of the ensemble.

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and with a band this size, Mr. and Mrs. Trucks certainly have plenty of mouths to feed now. Clearly an easier commercial route to sell CDs is to have an identifiable and appealing voice, such as Tedeschi’s, front and center.

But when you have a gift as profound as Derek Trucks’, it’s best not to look that gift horse in the mouth. Marriage is ’til death do us part, but great music lives on forever. — Jim Morekis

‘Forbidden Music’ @ Temple Mickve Israel A stellar cast of talented classical musicians performed one of the most brilliantly conceived and executed events in the Savannah Music Festival’s history at Temple Mickve Israel this past Thursday night.

The backstory is compelling enough: A selection of pieces written by Eastern

European Jewish composers from the 1920s–1940s, the compositions themselves smuggled out of Nazi concentration camps and kept alive while the men who wrote them all died in the camps –– some only in their twenties, none having any idea whether their music would survive them.

The setting: North America’s oldest Reform synagogue (and technically the oldest remaining in the world, since the Holocaust destroyed all Reform temples in Europe).

But what really made this evening so unique, so deeply felt, was that these pieces — not always as haunting or depressing as you might think — all stood alone on their own as inspired works of the composer’s art. (The fortune–teller’s art as well: In most cases the works were written well before the Holocaust but seemed to foretell its horrors with chilling precision.)

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But the highlight of the evening by far, fittingly, was the final work, the 1924 String Sextet by the aforementioned Schulhoff, whose sonata opened the evening. This is a piece so intense and hypnotic that it almost defies description, a darkly beautiful composition in which the players — doubled violins, violas, and cellos — not only worked together as a unit, but occasionally dropped off to allow for evocative, tortured minor–key solos.

Again, while written a decade before Hitler’s rise to power, one can hear Schulhoff ’s prophecy of impending apocalypse screaming from every note. The piece finishes in the way our world is likely to end: Not with a bang, but with a slow, heartbreaking fade to silence. — Jim Morekis

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The evening opened with Daniel Hope and Jeffrey Kahane performing a 1927 violin and piano sonata by Erwin Schulhoff, who was arrested by the Nazis in 1942 and died of tuberculosis a year later in a concentration camp.

Hope, as impassioned as I’ve ever seen him play, was immersed in the kinetic pathos of the piece, itself an incredible blend of compelling modernism and classical virtuosity. Hope’s usual specialties of fearless double–stopping and liquid bow work were very much on display the entire 18 minutes of the sonata, and the fine acoustics of the Temple were an excellent complement.

The remainder of the program’s first half comprised an intricate but powerful string trio by Gideon Klein — who died in a concentration camp just a few weeks before it was liberated — and two delightful and all–too–short Chassidic Dance interpretations by Siegmund Schul, who died in the infamous Theresienstadt death camp in 1944.

The second half of the evening opened with the controlled mania of Jeffrey Kahane’s performance of Pavel Haas’ Suite for Piano. Haas was murdered in the gas chambers of Auschwitz in 1944, and while this suite was written ten years prior, you clearly hear a foreshadowing of the horrors to come in

Bassekou Kouyate @ Morris Center My mind was totally, terminally blown at last year’s Savannah Music Festival performance by Bela Fleck and his African guest musicians. The depth of mastery and feeling shown by those African masters was so profound,

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So of course Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been jonesing with anticipation this entire edition of the Festival, waiting on this past Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finale: Bassekou Kouyate, Maliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief musical export and the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best player of the nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;goni, a sort of African lute that is a forerunner to the banjo.

I was not disappointed. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen many, many dozens of concerts, perhaps hundreds, in my life. If this wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the best, it was easily in the top three in terms of sheer musical mastery, feeling and exuberance.

Tall, handsome, and very much in control of the stage, Kouyate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; several other Kouyate family members perform with him â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plays the nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;goni exactly as a banjo is played: thumb and first two fingers pluck in rapid, blinding succession, while the left hand generally stays in one position rather than moving up and down the neck. The similarity ends there, however.

Kouyateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rhymic and melodic dexterity on this deceptively simple, almost primitive instrument encompassed an entire universe of music. Mali is a musical melting pot â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at the edge of the Sahara, containing the fabled Timbuktu, a crossroads of Arabic, African, and French traditions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and Kouyateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playing reflected that and then some.

Bits of Africa, bits of Tuareg desert music, bits of Muslim muezzin calls, and bits of ancestral blues, complete with stringâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;bending. (And â&#x20AC;&#x201D; pinch me, I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m dreaming â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at one point I swear he ran his nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;goni through an honestâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;toâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;God wahâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;wah pedal!)

Three additional nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;goni players â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with instruments of various timbre, similar to a mariachi bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different sized guitars â&#x20AC;&#x201D; supplemented the

sound, even challenging the master himself on some solos. Two amazing percussionists provided a chunky yet nimble backbeat.

Particularly delightful were the sultry, lilting vocals of Kouyateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Amy Sacko, who like her husband blends Arabic and African flavor. (Her stardom in Mali is almost equal to her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; with a voice and looks like hers, this is hardly surprising.)

While of course the bulk of the tooâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; short set comprised African tunes sung in the Malian Bambara tongue, Kouyate brought out his opening act, Bill Frisell, for a faux cutting session, nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;goni against electric guitar. Impressively, Frisell nearly held his own in the duel, though one has to assume the smiling Kouyate was holding back.

And speaking of opening act Bill Frisell: I personally enjoyed his blend of experimental jazz and electrified blues, though many in the crowd were clearly not comfortable being musically challenged in this way, and said so out loud.

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‘I guess I’m funnier when I’m angry,’ says comic commentator Lewis Black

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Comedians who riff on the day–to–day ridiculousness of the American political scene literally never run out of material. The folks in Washington, God love ‘em, don’t ever let them down.

Lewis Black has been commentating on the foibles of our government for a good 20 years, and he’s become sort of a one–man barometer of national nuttiness thanks to the Back in Black segments on The Daily Show, a handful of cable specials, and near–constant touring.

Black visits Savannah’s Johnny Mercer Theatre Thursday, April 8.

Huffing, puffing, ranting and raving, the 61–year–old Black works himself into a frenzy onstage. But he’s not a pissed–off old curmudgeon; rather, he’s an optimist who just, well, loses it when he starts talking about how the American government is failing us.

A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, Black is the author of well over 100 one–act plays — in fact, he began doing standup comedy as a warmup for his theatre audiences.

Eventually, he gave in to comedy.

There was just too much to get angry about.

You refer to yourself as a “topical,” rather than “political,” comedian. What do you mean?

Lewis Black: I prefer to start talking about the big issue, like something about health care, and hopefully as I’m working it rolls along and it becomes more about how it affects people. That, to me, is the key to it. You can Democrat, Republican me to death, all you want, the bottom line is what does it mean to the folks in the town? That’s really what counts.

I think part of what enrages me about the whole thing — and I guess I’m funnier when I’m angry — is that these guys literally don’t get that people are involved any more. I don’t think that

they even know that there’s a constituency. I don’t think they have a clue any more.

Maybe we’re all just numbers to them.

Lewis Black: It’s really come down to numbers.

Everybody’s just running. They’re just running for office — they don’t do anything. Nobody’s done anything, the country hasn’t done anything.

We don’t know how to do anything! We’ve now achieved the ability not to do anything well.

And the best news is that Tiger will be playing at Augusta, and then we will have a whole week where we won’t have to do anything! We can all be on vacation and watch what Tiger’s up to, ‘cause that’s gonna be it: It’ll be Tiger 24/7, and some Afghanistan, and maybe something about some unemployment.

Do you think the air’s kind of gone out of the balloon on Obama, after a year of, well, not much?

Lewis Black: I think it’s unbelievable that people expect him to have done anything in a year. Now we have no memory, so it’s like nothing really occurred before him, and so therefore he just should have been able to move along.

The fact is, that was the deal: You elect somebody who doesn’t

have all of the experience you want, and that’s what you get.

And if this isn’t a lesson in terms of Sarah Palin, I don’t know what is.

Well, it’s history repeating itself, isn’t it?

Lewis Black: It’s the Democrats repeating themselves. They don’t seem to have any sense of how to lead at all.

And the Republicans seem to have a sense of, they really know how to lead, but they don’t really know where they’re going. And boy, do they love rich people! That’s really my button now. Their love of rich people defies imagination at this point.

Ninety–nine point seven percent of the people who get the estate tax will not be taxed. People who are getting tons of money, you won’t tax them. You have lost touch with all forms of reality.

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The problem with Obama is that he offered hope. And that’s really great if you’re 16. But if you’re my age — ha!

You’re just taunting me.

We don’t move quickly as a people.

You can’t expect it. We move in smidgens, which you can’t even find on a ruler. It’s unbelievable.

Are your onstage rants spontaneous, or how much is written out beforehand?

Lewis Black: I don’t write anything.

Basically, I do it so much I kind of learn it by rote. I learn it while doing it. And also, the audience in a sense helps me write it. And then the next night I do it again and keep what I like. I’d say 80 percent, on any given night, I really kinda know, and the other 20 percent is “I’m gonna find out.”

Why is your tour called In God We Rust?

Lewis Black: Only because that’s the thing on the dollar, and that’s kind of failing. And the fact that money is becoming worthless. It’s like we’ve allowed this whole infrastructure to just completely crumble. That’s the rust.

The water system in this country, the pipes are completely in shambles. No one is paid to maintain the pipes and the water systems in their communities!

To me, if that doesn’t show that we are clinically insane, what does?

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Lewis Black: Oh, yeah. Nobody’d written a book, I thought, that kinda took it more personally. As much as you can say “Well, organized religion is completely crazy,” the basis of it you have to kinda say is not that nuts. Dealing with the fact that you die is enough to get you thinking about something.

The other day the Pope said the fact that there was so much molestation in the church had nothing to do with celibacy. How good is that? It is fish in a barrel.

A lot of times I feel as if I’m saying stuff that everybody already knows. I’m just gettin’ paid to stand up and say it!

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Do people get in your face, in airports and stuff, and say “How dare you, you son of a bitch”?

Lewis Black: Not at all. It’s weird.

They’re very, very nice and very polite.

And it’s a lot of families. I still have a big, big family audience. I’m completely counter to what they say about the family–value idiots. Because they really are insane.

I’m thrilled that I make a 12–year– old and an 80–year–old laugh simultaneously. That’s unbelievable to me.

In November, you’re taking part in a seven–day “Comedy Cruise.” Sorry, but that sort of seems like prison on the high seas to me.

Lewis Black: I would do it every three months if I could pick the people I’m on the cruise with — they let me pick the other comics, I mean. And it’s not like the whole boat is crawling with comedy fans, or you’d really lose your grip.

I got seven major headliners, including Susie Essman, John Pinette, Kathleen Madigan ...

I’ve got Mark–Linn Baker, who’s a close friend of mine; he did Perfect Strangers. I’m dragging him along.

Does he do standup?

Lewis Black: That fucker? No, he can’t do that shit. He’ll probably show My Favorite Year, the movie he was in, and he’ll talk about that. I’m going to have him show a couple of his favorite Perfect Strangers episodes.

One last question: Does saying “I’m a topical comedian, not a political comedian” ever get you out of hot water with the people who don’t like what you say?

Lewis Black: Sometimes they’ll come up to me and go “I’m a Republican, and I still like you.” And I’ll go “What does that mean? What do you think, I’m a Democrat, you idiot?”

It happens so rarely, but if they do, I’ll go “Do you think I affect anything?

You’re winning!”

That’s my new thing now. Whatever side I’m on will lose. CS Lewis Black Where: Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. When: At 8 p.m. Thursday, April 8 Tickets: $35–$55 Phone: (800) 351–7469 Online: www.etix.com Artist’s Web site: www.lewisblack.com

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Tim’s restaurant hopping turns up intriguing and satisfying meals. He picks some experiences every week to share:

Cilantro’s Mexican Cantina and Grill

This new location of an old favorite has taken a definite step up in new digs located on Bay Street between Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Five Guys Burgers & Fries.

Bright, clean and professional looking, this new location of Cilantro’s offers many of the menu favorites as the former Garden City eatery — and adds an awesome new bar, complete with a refrigerated rail to keep your brews cold — and the tap stands are coated in chilly ice. I chose a lunch portion of chicken fajitas, electing corn over flour tortillas. As it turns out, the corn version is a bit too fragile to wrap around steaming hot chicken.

Still, the tasty tortillas were just right for pushing around big chunks of quick seared and nicely seasoned chicken. Sauteed onions and green bell pepper added crunch and another layer of flavor. Accompanying re–fried beans were the all–to–usual brown lava pool: uninspiring and bland. Shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream and a very well–made guacamole added freshness to the meal. The obligatory pre–meal salsa was some of the best I’ve tasted. Fresh cilantro chopped into the mildly spicy red sauce was a welcome treat, as were tiny pieces of finely diced onion.

Many exotic critters are native to the Down Under nations of Australia and New Zealand.

These animal oddities — koala bears, kangaroos, penguins — crop up on wine labels to both identify the region of origin, but to also lure in the legions of koala–huggers.

And, as you know, I have, let’s say, a certain disdain for critter wine labels.

But beer, that’s another story. Beer oughtta have a fun label. Those Germanic, powerful typefaces get overpowering and cliched.

Heck, I bought Terrapin Rye the first time because there was a banjo–playing turtle on the label. It — and my matching T–shirt — remains a favorite brew!

So when I saw the trio of 750ML beer bottles brandishing a Moa bird, I knew two things: The beer was from New Zealand, and it was gonna be a fun drink.

Moa Brewing Co. was established in 2003

by Josh Scott, a wine maker with credentials in Napa and his family’s company, Allan Scott Wines.. The company’s premium, boutique beers are bottled fermented and conditioned to give a natural carbonation and flavors.

Think farmhouse ales or Belgian–style beers — with aspects of the Champagne business.

Moa beers go through a similar disgorgement like sparkling wines.

My first sip of Moa Original, A German–style Pilsner, revealed a much higher hops character than I expected. Hops for these beers are native to New Zealand, so, I should have suspected a definite terroir difference.

There’s plenty of complexity in this brew and, if you like the yeastiness of bottle–conditioning, make sure you pour this beer into a glass and bring the yeast residue with it. Wow, citrus notes and hints of fresh bread!

Moa Blanc, a wheat beer, has a fruity aroma and taste. Banana, vanilla, citrus and bubble gum fruit flavors dominate. This is a highly drinkable wheat beer that should go nicely with scallops or shrimp — or our steamy summers. It’s refreshing and a good “starter” beer for folks who just aren’t sure about stepping

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Dark beer fans get their taste of NZ with Moa Noir, a European dark lager/Munchner Dunkel. It is a dark brown beer with hues of red. Malt dominates with chocolate, coffee and biscuit flavors apparent. Subtle bitterness rounds out the after taste and mouth feel.

All of these beers taste best when served at around 42 degrees.

The cork–finished, 750ML bottles scare off some consumers, but seriously, that’s only equivalent to two regular bottled beers. Share these with a friend, or pair with course–by– course of food.

I was impressed with the relatively low alcohol content of 5.5 percent — a range reminiscent of those farmhouse ales I mentioned earlier. While the beers do not strictly represent the styles they are named for — at least by an American palate — these are very drinkable, refreshing beers that stand a better chance of survival than the now extinct Moa bird for which they are named. cs

Overlooked but not forgotten

I’ve been remiss not dining on your behalf at Cafe Zeum in the Jepson Center for the Arts. I popped in this week for a wine tasting and had a chance to scour the menu. I’ll be going soon and reporting back. My problem: Now that I’ve seen the menu, I can’t decide which of the little cafe’s fresh offerings to try.

McDonald’s hoopla

Maybe folks are still hung up in the divisiveness of the national health care debate, but when it comes to a McDonald’s downtown, I think they are confusing characters – calling out The Grinch instead of Mayor McCheese.

This is not the first national fast food burger chain to call downtown home.

Krystal was there once; replaced by a sub shop. Dairy Queen had a downtown location. And for those anti–burger nerds, where were your Facebook groups and Twitter rants when locally owned B&D Burgers, locally franchised Fuddrucker’s and Five Guys came downtown? I would rather see a locally owned franchise fill what has been an eyesore with a nicely built and sympathetically pleasing structure than to keep looking at those boarded–up windows. I welcome a low–cost, family–friendly eatery and place were the scores of hard working, low paid downtown service employees can get a nutritious salad for the price of a Big Mac value meal.

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The show is ‘kind of like a really fantastically hilarious soap opera,’ says Bay Street Theatre director Kimmi Sampieri.

‘A black comedy about white trash’ Dysfunction is the status quo in Bay Street Theatre’s Sordid Lives

by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com

“Sordid Lives,” the Los Angeles Times said in 1996, “has more laughs than a hunting dog has ticks. Del Shores is a master of the Texas comedy.”

Billing itself as “A black comedy about white trash,” Sordid Lives eventually became a popular feature film – “The Birdcage meets the Bible Belt,” gushed the New York Times – and then the highest–rated series on the MTV–owned network LOGO. And now it’s coming to Savannah – appropriately, to the Bay Street Theatre at Club One, where “less traditional” plays are always welcome. Sordid Lives runs April 8–11 and 15–18.

Here’s the story, roughly sketched: Ty Williamson, a native of the fiercely Baptist town of Winters, Texas, is spill-

ing his troubled guts to a New York psychiatrist. Bay Street director Kimmi Sampieri describes Ty this way: “He feels like he’s a cliche : Gay actor, 27 therapists, that kind of thing. And from the South.”

That last phase is the key: Ty’s quandary is whether he should return to Winters to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Peggy, who died under less–than–Christian circumstances.

As it happens, everyone in the family is nuts.

“Ty doesn’t want to go back, because he’s able to go places and be who he

wants to be,” Sampieri explains. “Versus, when he’s at home he can’t be that person. He has to go back to being who they expect him to be. That’s why he doesn’t know if he wants to go back for the funeral.”

The extended family includes Ty’s mother Latrelle and her bickering sisters LaVonda and Sissy; tainted country singer Bitsy Mae; Juanita, the town drunk; and Odell, who has been scarred for life in a pig–bloating incident.

Then there’s Brother Boy, a transvestite who’s been institutionalized by his family, and Eve “Dr. Evil” Bolinger, who wishes to “de–homosexualize” him so she can get famous and make a triumphant appearance on Oprah.

Shores is perhaps best known for Daddy’s Dyin’ – Who’s Got the Will?, another stage comedy about a Texas

family afflicted with arrested development.

“His characters are very much over the top,” Sampieri says. “But I have to say that people identify with the characters that they’re playing, on some level. There’s a first–timer in my cast, she’s never acted before, and she is one hundred percent able to understand what it’s like to be the only – what she calls – sane person in her family.

“We all have those people in our family – you don’t know them, so you don’t understand them. Like an uncle you’ve never met because he’s the black sheep of the family. And when you do meet him, you identify with him.”

The show, she adds, is “kind of like a really fantastically hilarious soap opera.”

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Logan Padilla plays Odell Owens in Del Shores’ comedy Sordid Lives.

is including the show as part of its 2010 “Yellow Party” (with a pool tournament and admission to Club One’s regularly–scheduled drag shows as part of the package).

For Sampieri, Shores “holds up a pretty decent mirror to society. I’d like to say that the theme of tolerance, and especially dealing with transvestism and homosexuality, was a thing of the past.

But unfortunately it’s not. There are still people who think it’s a disease, that you can cure it. And there are people within the gay community that don’t understand transvestites.”

A theatre major at Armstrong Atlantic State University, Sampieri has acted in several local productions of her all–time favorite play, The Rocky Horror Show. She also directed Rocky Horror at Bay Street in 2009.

She says she thinks Savannah is ready for Sordid Lives.

“When I talk to people at church about this, and I mention Del Shores, they immediately know his other work,” she says. “They immediately identify how funny he is. And I’m hoping that this is a project that will possibly reach out to people who know Sordid Lives itself, which has its own following.”

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Members of SCAD’s Foundations Dept. exhibit at Indigo Sky on Waters Ave.; gallery talk and reception is Friday, 6-9 p.m. This is ‘Conversations with Joseph.’

Aldwyth: Work v./Work n.

— Collage and assemblage 1991-2009 by this reclusive Hilton Head artist, now in her 70s. Jepson Center for the Arts through 5/17

The Oaks at Brandlewood Apartment Homes

Ellen Susan: Soldier Portraits — Local photographer uses a 150-year old method to capture striking portraits of contemporary soldiers.

Runs through July 25. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Fibers Guild — The Fiber Guild of the Savannah’s present works by their members and includes spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, basketry, quilting, dyeing and jewelry. Runs through 4/30. Opening Reception: 4/9, 4-7pm.

S.P.A.C.E. Gallery , 9 W. Henry St. Hank Weisman — This local woodturner is Artist of the Month for April 2010 at River Street’s Gallery 209, at 209 E. River St.

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Hard Time, Long Time — An exhibit of original tattoo designs by local artist Kenny Ward. Runs through 4/30.

Stranded Tattoo Studios, 131 Drayton St. It’s Spring Again — Constructed wall hangings and paintings by Jessica Knapp.

A bizarre blend of adorable and blood-thirsty. Runs through April 29. Reception: 4/15, 6-9pm. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

Lens-Based Image — A group show guest curated

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Reception: April 9, 6-9pm.

Desotorow Gallery , 2427 Desoto Ave. New Paintings of the South — Ray Ellis unveils a collection of paintings inspired by the greater Savannah area.

Ray Ellis Gallery, 205 W. Congress St. Painters’ Reel: Contemporary Painters of Georgia — Features 11 contemporary painters from across the state. Thru May 17. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Rules of Play — Exhibition

by Cuban artist Alexandre Arrechea who depicts seemingly impractical objects that belie complex observations about power. Gallery talk and reception: 4/30, 5-8pm.

Gutstein Gallery , 201 E. Broughton St. Savannah Sightings — New work by Lind Hollingsworth, explores the line between organic and industrial subjects, and Robert Isley, who does plein-air in oil and charcoal. Hospice Savannah Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. SCAD Photography Senior Showcase — Five photographers hand-selected from a pool of faculty nominations present a diverse array of styles. Opening reception 4/9, 6-9pm. Runs through 4/13. Oglethorpe Gallery, 406 E. Oglethorpe Ave.

Selected Work by Robert Friedman — A collection of work including sculpture and primal acrylic paintings.

Through April 30. Reception 4/18, 5-7pm. JEA Art Gallery, 5111 Abercorn St. Seven — Seven members of SCAD’s Foundations department hold a group show.

Works on display range from sculptures in clay, to photographs, paintings and ink drawings. Runs through 4/18. Reception: 4/9, 6-9pm.

Indigo Sky Gallery, 915 Waters Ave. Spring Doubts: New Work

by Matt Hebermehl — Colorful motifs are a big part of this solo show from local painter Matt Hebermehl. Local 11ten, 1110 Bull St. Through the Woods — A solo show by California artist Clare Rojas whose work pulls imagery from a variety of traditions to create poignant allegorical narratives.

Runs through 5/9. Reception: 4/30, 6-8pm. Pinnacle Gallery , 320 E. Liberty St. Work by Jeff Zeigler — A collection of folk and abstract paintings by local artist Jeff Zeigler. Opening Reception: 4/1, 7pm. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. cs

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The Hold Steady Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turning into a banner year for rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll in Savannah â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the fresh stuff, I mean. That REO Speedwagon concert last month doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t count.

As if it werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cool enough that the Avett Brothers have a gig at the Johnny Mercer Theatre in June ... the Hold Steady is coming.

The Brooklynâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;based band, famous for its Springsteenâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;esque drama, Heartbreakersâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;like dynamics and the thoughtful and provocative lyrics of frontman Craig Finn, has been booked into the Live Wire Music Hall Tuesday, May 25.

The Hold Steady is an exciting, electrifying band with integrity (not much of that around these days, eh?) Check out their crushing rendition of Bob Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window?â&#x20AC;? on the Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Not There soundtrack. David Letterman loves them, incidentally.

Heaven is Whenever, the fifth (studio) Hold Steady album, comes out on May 4. The Live Wire date is part of the first leg of the tour supporting the new record.

The Live Wire? Really? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great club, one of Savannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for live music, but this is bound to be a packedâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;toâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; theâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;rafters show with sweat dripping from the ceiling.

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Hope in Space â&#x20AC;&#x153;You never know what Daniel Hope will do next,â&#x20AC;? the New York Times famously said. Hope, the acclaimed British violinist who operates the Savannah Music Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uberâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;classy Sensations concert series, will have a new gig in 2013: Musical astronaut.

Dashing Daniel has signed on to fly aboard zillionaire Richard Bransonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Virgin Galactic, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first offâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;theâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;planet private airline.

Hope had a rigorous series of medical tests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been pushed to my outer limits,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I really wanted to do it. And Richard made sure I had a roundâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;theâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;clock personal trainer and doctor.â&#x20AC;?

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commissioned a special work from an esteemed Estonian composer, and will premiere it during his extraordinary journey out of the atmosphere.

Stay tuned, adventure fans.

And now, this ... Kathleen Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy The Secrets of a Soccer Mom is the new show at Armstrong Atlantic State University.

The Masquersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; show runs this weekend (April 8-11). Coming April 29 and 30: The winning entries in the 2010 Coastal Empre New Play Festival ... ...A couple of July dates worth jotting down somewhere: South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Darius â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hootieâ&#x20AC;? Rucker will sing July 2 at Fort Stewart (with En Vogue), and country singer Jake Owen (a particular favorite of yours truly) is scheduled to perform on the 17th at the Beaufort Water Festival ... CS

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The Last Song: From a local perspective by bill deyoung | bill@connectsavannah.com

No one in The Last Song ever utters the word Tybee. Not even once.

Oh, somebody mentions that the story is unfolding in Georgia, and a little sign about 90 minutes in reads “Tybee Island Baptist Church.”

Anyone watching the film in, say, Switzerland, will probably think “Hmm, what a pretty little beach town.” But they’ll have to sit through to the end credits to see that it’s Tybee Island, Georgia.

Chatham County does look beautiful in the movie - the beach at Tybee is inviting, the marshes along U.S. 80 scenic. Wormsloe Plantation gets a lot of screen time.

But hey, this is Miley Cyrus’ show. Tybee was used as a backdrop, and the hundreds of area residents who stood around in the hot sun, for take after take, are nothing more than wallpaper.

Ten, twelve hours of repetitive work, for a shot that might last for three or four seconds.

Go and watch the film, by all means. But unless you’re in the extended, filmed-at-Wormsloe wedding scene, or in the crowd at the pierside volleyball game, don’t expect to catch more than a fleeting glimpse of yourself. If that.

The Last Song is, have no doubt, a teenage summer romance crossed with a weepy melodrama - emotionally damaged young girl discovers an ability to both forgive and love, etcetera. It is clearly intended for adolescents, particularly those who think Cyrus can do no wrong.

Don’t believe all the bad press the 17-year-old has been getting for this, her dramatic debut. She has a definite screen presence, albeit a screen presence she doesn’t yet know how to channel, and this exercise in predictability could have been a lot worse.

She might want to consider getting her crooked front teeth fixed, however. Forty feet tall, on a movie screen, that sort of stuff is noticeable.

Nicholas Sparks penned the Last Song screenplay as a vehicle for Cyrus; he wrote the novel afterwards, and it shows. The book moves

at a leisurely pace, the movie at a brisk clip. Entire subplots, peripheral characters and expository scenes that appear in the novel are not part of the film. Perhaps they should have been, and would have been if Sparks had been given more time to think things through.

The book is much better.

Liam Hemsworth, who plays Cyrus’ hunky, stand-up boyfriend, has even less range than the erstwhile Hannah Montana. At times, his natural Australian accent slips through - and since his character is supposed to have been born and raised in Georgia, that’s a stretch.

Accents, in fact, are a big issue here. Like a lot of big-budget Hollywood movies set in the South, The Last Song features actors who sound as if they’ve never been here.

In fact, exactly one actor — Nick Searcy, playing the Hemsworth character’s father — speaks with a Southern accent. And he has maybe three lines in the whole film.

Greg Kinnear all but steals the entire thing away from Cyrus, and Bobby Coleman, who plays Miley’s little brother, has at least one wonderfully moving scene while dealing with an unexpected tragedy.

The Last Song will probably make a lot of money, despite its well-worn plot, wafer-thin characters, occasionally trite dialogue and exploitative use of baby sea turtles.

Miley Cyrus will recover from her bad reviews and make another movie. And another one.

The rest of the world deserves to get a good look at beautiful Tybee Island and its environs. Hopefully, The Last Song won’t be the last word on that.

CLASH OF THE TITANS 3–D or not 3–D — that’s not even a question as far as Clash of the Titans is concerned. In the wake of Avatar’s phenomenal success, studios are shamelessly slapping the 3–D format onto whatever pictures are in the can, failing to take into account that Avatar’s visuals were so stunning because the picture was shot in 3–D. Clash of the Titans represents the laziest use of the process to date: I repeatedly removed my special glasses during the screening and could scarcely tell any difference between 2–D and 3–D. My advice? Avoid any theater charging more to see this in 3–D; it’s not worth the extra cash. As to whether the film itself is worth seeing in any format, that’s a closer call. Fans of the 1981 original won’t find many improvements here: Ray Harryhausen’s lovingly crafted stop–motion effects have been swapped out for the usual CGI sound and fury; the ingratiating sense of camp has been obliterated, replaced by a solemnity signaled by furrowed brows and stone faces (and not just on those who encounter Medusa); and the amusing banter between the gods (played by the likes of Laurence Olivier and Maggie Smith) is noticeably MIA. On its own terms, however, the film is passable spectacle.As Perseus, the mortal son of Zeus (Liam Neeson) who must thwart Hades (Ralph Fiennes) by defeating a string of ghastly beasts and saving both a city and its princess (Alexa Davalos), Avatar’s Sam Worthington is merely OK (the reason for his high demand continues to elude me), but his character is backed by a colorful assortment of warriors who make his journey memorable. Fiennes’

Hot Tub Time Machine

Viewers wary of getting burned in Be Kind Rewind fashion (clever premise, tepid results) would be well–advised to approach Hot Tub Time Machine in a cautious manner. That isn’t to say the movie doesn’t deserve its solid endorsement; it’s merely to point out that, despite its irresistible hook, this isn’t the ultimate 1980s tribute film that the world – well, OK, the ’80s generation – has eagerly been anticipating.

Director Steve Pink and his trio of writers create four distinct individuals to head up the picture: Adam (’80s player John Cusack), nursing a broken heart after his girlfriend leaves him; Lou (Rob Corddry), so obnoxious that even his few friends can’t stand being around him; Nick (Craig Robinson), who suspects his wife is having an affair; and the much younger Jacob (Clark Duke), Adam’s nerdy, couch–potato nephew. With Jacob in tow, the three 40–somethings return to the resort that figured prominently in their youth, only to discover that it’s now a dilapidated establishment surrounded by a ruined town. Their room’s hot tub initially appears to be broken, but by nightfall, it’s working fine, and the four men enjoy its comforts while getting hammered.

When they wake up the next morning, they discover they’re no longer in 2010; instead, they’ve been magically transported back to 1986, part of an era in which leg warmers were the norm, C. Thomas Howell was a movie star and – kids, you may want to sit down for this one – MTV actually played music videos. Looking like their younger selves to everyone except each other (and those

of us in the audience), Adam, Lou and Nick decide that they have to repeat all their actions just as they did the first time around, lest they accidentally alter the future – a possibility signaled by the fact that Jacob, who wasn’t even born yet, keeps flickering in and out of sight.

Pink and his team could have coasted with this premise, but once viewers get past the obligatory raunch (a necessary salute, I suppose, to such atrocious 80s comedies as Private School and Porky’s Revenge), they might be surprised to discover the level of genuine wit on display. The reason for the hot tub malfunction that thrusts them into the past is nicely bookended with scenes involving the era’s Commie paranoia, and the mystery surrounding a bellboy’s right arm – and the scenario’s ultimate resolution – proves to be a running gag that never flags. Incidentally, that bellboy is played by Back to the Future’s Crispin Glover, which makes the eventual shout–out to “McFly” all the more sweet. As far as the ’80s research goes, some sloppiness is definitely on view – one character makes a reference to 21 Jump Street even though that show didn’t premiere until April 1987. And some of the missed opportunities are too glaring to ignore: Given the abundance of youth flicks during that decade (the Brat Pack and beyond), didn’t anyone think to ring up Anthony Michael Hall or Judd Nelson with the offer of a cameo appearance? (At least Chevy Chase is on hand to represent the SNL–schooled stars, playing a mystical repairman, while perennial ’80s villain William Zabka also drops by.) Admittedly, Hot Tub Time Machine might play better to those with more than a passing familiarity with the era. More specifically, its target audience might best be summed up by this statement uttered

by Lou after making a new friend: “We actually have a lot in common: We both love tits and Motley Crue.”

Repo Men

Not to be confused with 1984’s dissimilar Repo Man but easily able to be mixed up with 2008’s identically plotted Repo! The Genetic Opera, Repo Men mostly plays like an uninspired rip–off of Logan’s Run plus Brazil plus Total Recall plus Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life plus ... well, I could do this all day. Suffice it to say that there’s little here to excite anyone except maybe the gorehounds. A futuristic saga with more blood than brains, this centers on Remy (Jude Law), whose career as a repo man continues on p. 34

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portrayal of Hades may not fall far from the Voldemort tree, but he nevertheless cuts a menacing figure. And while most of the mythical creatures (Medusa, the Kraken) pale next to Harryhausen’s achievements, the monstrous scorpions prove to be an exception, and superb FX work allows their battle with the humans to emerge as the film’s action highlight.Those hoping for a Harry Hamlin sighting (he played Perseus in the original) will be left hanging, but rest assured that there’s a clever cameo appearance by another vet of the ’81 release. It would be cruel and unfair to viewers to ruin the scene here (clue: it involves a non–human character), but it’s an amusing gag, and it slices through the rest of the picture’s glumness with the precision of a sword crafted by Zeus himself.

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for a company called The Union means that whenever someone falls behind on their payments for the mechanical organs keeping them healthy, it’s his job to track the person down and forcibly remove the expensive piece of hardware by any means necessary (as expected, the client often doesn’t survive the procedure). Like any good citizen of this country, Remy only cares about things that directly affect him, so it’s only after he’s injured and subsequently outfitted with a new heart he can’t afford that he thinks, “Hey, maybe what I’ve been doing to people isn’t so nice!” No kidding. Now equipped with a self–serving conscience, he finds himself on the run, being chased by his partner and best friend, Jake (Forest Whitaker).

Whitaker’s inventive performance is an asset, but Repo Men, based on Eric Garcia’s novel The Repossession Mambo, isn’t able to take its potentially provocative storyline past the alternately silly, lazy and illogical scripting by Garrett Lerner and Garcia himself. To be sure, there are moments of inspiration (the child surgeon, for example), but for the most part, here’s another piece of clunky sci–fi hardware that could use an overhaul.

THE BOUNTY HUNTER

The Oscars for Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing frequently go to war movies or science fiction films – this year, for example, The Hurt Locker beat out such competitors as Avatar, Inglourious Basterds and Star Trek for both statues. Frankly, I think the criteria regarding these categories should be modified so that the winner doesn’t necessarily have to promote technical innovation or seat–rattling verisimilitude, but can instead simply make a torturous viewing experience more tolerable by including some aural pleasures certain to ease the suffering of moviegoers. By that token, I nominate The Bounty Hunter as an early contender for the next round of annual awards. If nothing else, the soundtrack contains a delightfully eclectic mix of songs, from The Rolling Stones’ “Hang Fire” and Run–D.M.C.’s “It’s Tricky” to Frank Sinatra’s “This Town” and Jerry Reed’s “She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft).” Whenever these tunes (and others) floated through the auditorium speakers, it was possible to shut my eyes and pretend I was back home, peacefully sitting on the couch with beer or wine in hand. But then the music would subside and somebody on screen, usually Jennifer Aniston or Gerard Butler,

would start speaking again, and I was cruelly snapped back to reality. Honestly, what’s there to say about a romantic comedy so generic that it might as well have been called Generic Romantic Comedy? As the title character, a slob who’s been hired to find his ex–wife and haul her to jail for missing a court date, Butler builds on The Ugly Truth by playing another boorish chauvinist, once again demonstrating that his comedic instincts are roughly on par with those of a great white shark. And as the angry ex, a reporter who’s on the verge of single–handedly cracking a murder case (in tight dress and heels, of course), Aniston regrettably shows that she’s only dependable when insulated by terrific indie casts (The Good Girl, Friends with Money) or co–starring opposite adorable retriever puppies (aww, Marley!). Predictably plotted, poorly cast (the leads have zero chemistry) and painfully unfunny (nothing here to even crack a smile, let alone bust a gut), The Bounty Hunter is yet one more imbecilic effort suffering from arrested development.

Remember Me

I’m not saying it’s impossible for the surprise ending of Remember Me to work (not to worry; no spoilers here); however, it needs to be attached to a project a lot more distinguished than the one on display here. But because the bulk of Remember Me is clumsy, mawkish and marked by some truly heinous dialogue, the conclusion proves to be staggering in its tastelessness, and one gets the impression that scripter Will Fetters came up with this “gotcha!” moment first and then banged out enough drivel leading up to it in order to have a completed screenplay to shop around. Twilight’s Robert Pattinson maintains his gloomy ‘tude here as well: He’s cast as Tyler Hawkins, who loves his precocious little sister (bright Ruby Jerins), runs afoul of his distant dad (Pierce Brosnan), and still misses the older brother who committed suicide six years earlier. Through labored screenwriting, Tyler meets and falls for Ally Craig (Emilie de Ravin), who’s also been touched by a death in her immediate family. Most of Remember Me is banal and insipid, conditions brought on as much by director Allen Coulter’s inability to stage a scene as by Fetters’ cringe–worthy lines. Pattinson and de Ravin are earnest but never quite connect as screen lovers, while Tate Ellington’s character of Aidan Hall, Tyler’s roomie and best bud, is the most

Green Zone The popular notion that goldfish only have a memory span of roughly three seconds has long been denounced by many as a myth, but that length of time sounds about right for the significant portion of the American population that hides under the bed fretting over fictional “death panels.” To these folks, I present Green Zone, which comes across like a Young Readers version of the superb Iraq War documentary No End In Sight. Unfortunately, these folks are unlikely to expose themselves to anything that doesn’t get the Glenn Beck Seal of Approval, meaning that we’re left with yet another product that will only preach to the choir. But there’s nothing here that will surprise anyone who’s been paying the least bit of attention. Set in 2003, this stars Matt Damon as conscientious Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller, who eventually realizes that there are no WMDs in Iraq – that the whole war is based on a lie – and does his best to expose the truth. Damon’s intensity and Brian Helgeland’s incident–packed script compensate for Paul Greengrass’ panicky direction – the action–packed final half–hour is especially messy, with no clarity of character or situation – but the whole enterprise is rather simplistic in its moralizing.

Green Zone basically plays like Iraq War for Dummies.

Alice in Wonderland Here’s the problem with the vast majority of movies based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking–Glass: They’re too tame, too hesitant and too conventional to really tap into the more unsettling aspects of an immortal fantasy that provides as much satisfaction for adults as for children.

The most disappointing adaptation is arguably 1951’s Alice in Wonderland, the

animated Disney version that misinterpreted the tale as merely a merry romp for small tykes. The best version remains Jan Svankmajer’s 1988 Czech import Alice, which employed stop– motion animation to create a creepy masterpiece. And now, falling down the rabbit hole of good intentions, is Tim Burton’s new take on the classic, a visually stimulating rendition that nevertheless comes off as lamentably timid.

Carroll’s 7–year–old protagonist has been transformed into a 19–year–old heroine (played by Mia Wasikowska), who escapes from a dull Victorian–era garden party only to find herself tumbling into the strange world known as “Underland.” She quickly comes to learn that this mysterious place is ruled by the wicked Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), who has usurped the throne from her saintly sister, the now–banished White Queen (Anne Hathaway).

Convinced that it’s all only a dream, Alice largely stumbles from one incident to the next; her strongest ally proves to be The Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), who lost his marbles at the same time the White Queen lost her empire.

Providing unnecessary backstory to an established character like the Hatter is the sort of boxed–in thinking that often torpedoes the picture. Scripter Linda Woolverton has some exemplary credits to her name (including Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King), but her talent for classically structured narratives gets in the way here, since Carroll’s surreal saga is anything but streamlined. The changes made to the source material are, almost without exception, devoid of true vision or imagination, meaning that the most demented moments – such as the floating heads in the castle’s moat, or the sudden appearances by the Cheshire Cat (still the story’s coolest character) – need to be embraced whenever they sporadically appear.

As Alice, Wasikowska is rather listless, while Depp seems to be on board only as a favor to his friend and frequent collaborator Burton – in other words, he brings nothing special to the role.

The only cast member who truly excels is Bonham Carter, whose performance is outrageous enough to meet the demands of the Red Queen’s excesses yet also allows a smidgen of pity to be applied toward the character’s resigned awareness of her own deformity. The actress clearly holds the winning hand here, trumping all other players in this house of cards. CS

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obnoxious sidekick/comic relief seen in many a new moon: The character’s description of his penchant for bedding women of all nationalities – “I’ve planted my flag in every country!” – is particularly gag–inducing. Nothing, however, is more retch–worthy than that ill–conceived climax, which will strike the easily manipulated as deep but will cause most discerning viewers to recognize it for a cheap trick that should come with some sort of trigger warning before it unfolds.

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Activism & Politics Chatham County Democratic Party

For info, contact Tony Center at 912-2339696 or TonyCenter@comcast.net Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 313 W. York St. , Savannah http://www.chathamdems.net/

Purrs 4 Peace

Three minutes of simultaneous purring by cats (and honorary cats) around the world, conducted online (Facebook & Twitter) each Sunday at 3 p.m. by Savannah residents Confucius Cat and his human Staff. Details at www.ConfuciusCat.blogspot.com. Contact @ConfuciusCat (Twitter) or Acolytes of Confucius Cat (Facebook).

Savannah Area Republican Women

meets the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 am at Johnny Harris Restaurant Banquet Room on Victory Drive. Cost is $13 at the door. 598-1883. Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 East Victory Drive , Savannah

Savannah Area Young Republicans

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Savannah Republican Club

Meets second Tuesday of the month. 9277170.

Benefits 3rd I-D Adopt-a-Soldier Program

The Adopt-a-Solider Program currently has several projects underway, including sending care packages to troops who will be stationed in Haiti for the next 6-12 months, as well as supplies being sent to medics in

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An Evening in Sherwood Forest

The Richmond Hill Rotary Club hosts a Robin Hood-themed gala at the new Richmond Hill City Center on 4/10 at 7pm. Food, wine and live music. Proceeds benefit local and international charities. Tickets $65/person. For info: Tina Eberlein 912-884-3726 via email at themidwaygallery@yahoo.com

Bargains for Bethesda

The Women’s Board of Bethesda is sponsoring “Bargains for Bethesda” on Saturday, April 10th from 9am-1pm at the Bethesda Gym 9520 Ferguson Ave. All proceeds from this cash only sale will go toward the renovation of residential campus cottages.

Fabulous merchandise includes furniture, silver, toys, lawn & garden,and decorative items.

Coffee Bluff Marine Squadron BBQ Fundraiser

Saturday, 4/10 from 10am-7pm at the Squadron’s Coffee Bluff facility (end of White Bluff on the Forrest River). Dinners are $7 each and include cue, slaw, Brunswick stew and a roll. Last year they served over 3,000 lbs of pork.

Dinner in the Strawberry Patch

A benefit for the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Garden featuring traditional fare like fried chicken and black-eyed peas with fresh strawberry shortcake for dessert. Sunday, April 25. 5pm. Call for reservations: 912921-5460

GHS Needs Your Used Books

The Georgia Historical Society needs donations of used books for its annual book sale fundraiser on 4/23-24. All sorts of books are accepted, but no magazines/journals, obsolete audio/video or games will be. Donations are tax deductible. For more info, contact

GHS at 912-651-2128, library@georgiahistory.com.

Hope House of Savannah

A nonprofit housing program for homeless women and their children. Hope House is requesting donation of new or gently used furniture for its transitional housing program, Peeler House. Pick-up can be arranged and a tax deductible letter will be provided. Call 236-5310.

Parrot Head Scavenger Hunt

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Yard Sale and BBQ

The Metropolitan Community Org is sponsoring a yard sale and barbecue to benefit Haiti. Sat. April 10, 9am-1pm, on Montgomery St. between 34th and 35th St. For more info, or to reserve a table, call 912-944-0996 or email gfwaring@aol.com

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4th Annual Scavenger Hunt / Pub Crawl.

April 17th, 12pm. A benefit for Memorial Health Foundation; Prostate Cancer Support Fund. Starts at Pour Larry’s in City Market.

Live music, raffle and more.

For info or to register go to www.savannahphc.com or e-mail savannah_phc@yahoo. com. Register by 4/1 to guarantee an event t-shirt.

Auditions: Actors wanted

A cocktail reception prior to the Philharmonic performance. Reception will be held on the Mezzanine level of the Lucas Theatre on April 17, 6:30pm. Half of proceeds benefit the Anderson Cancer Institute. $100/person.

For more info, contact Brooke Denhard at 912-350-1524.

First City Films, an independent local film company, is hosting a battle of the bands on 4/17 at Livewire to help raise money for its next production. The winning band will receive a spot on the film soundtrack and more. For more info, www.TheFilmUntouched.com

Sat. 4/10 at Forsyth Park. For 25 years, we have been dedicated to helping women, teens, and their families facing the difficulties of unplanned pregnancies. For more information on how you can participate in Savannah Care Center’s Walk for Life, call Michelle Sparks at 912-547-5800 or go to www.savannahcarecenter.org

Want to collab with the Co-Lab? We are open wed thru sat noon-6pm contact: thecolaboratory@gmail.com or visit: zecolab.tumblr.com The Co-Laboratory, 631 E. Broad St. ,

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Smiles for Life

Godley Station Dental offers custom whitening kits with all proceeds benefiting two children’s charities. Have your teeth whitened for a tax deductible donation. Offer runs through June 1. Call for more info:

African-American, Asian and Caucasian Actors wanted, ages 25 and up, for a comedy mockumentary independent feature film in the style of Spinal Tap. Improvisational skills a must. For one role, psychology or medical knowledge a plus. Call Antonio at 813-9015614. Email with experience and photo to niconline@inbox.com

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Garrison School of Visual & Performing Arts

APPLICATIONS are now available at Savannah Arts Academy, Shuman M.S., Garrison Elementary, or online at www.sccpss.com look for Passport to Excellence and specialty program criteria. Call Lynette M. Angeloni, Principal, at 201-5705 or 395-5000 for more information

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Original Productions, makers of The Deadliest Catch, are seeking a family to star in a docu-drama style show tentatively titled “Fresh Start.” Casting directors are accepting applications from adventurous families who can adapt to new surroundings and are eager to start over. Families must have at least two children over the age of 5. The entire family must be willing to commit fully. To apply, email freshstartcasting@gmail.com or call 323.785.2500.

Short films wanted

The first annual Savannah Beach Film Festival will take place Oct. 2, 2010. The call for short films (under 20 min.) is open until Sept. 1. $20/entry fee per film. Application forms, and more info, available at Huc-A-Poos on Tybee. 912-786-5900.

Short films wanted

The first annual Savannah Beach Film Festival will take place Oct. 2, 2010. The call for short films (under 20 min.) is open until Sept. 1. $20/entry fee per film. Application forms, and more info, available at Huc-A-Poos on Tybee. 912-786-5900.

Classes, Camps & Workshops Abstinence Education

Hope House and Savannah State University are providing an after-school program for youth and young adults ages 12 to 29.

Program activities last for about 2 hours every Wednesday at SSU. Transportation is provided. Snacks, field trips and supportive services are provided at no charge.

236-5310. Savannah http://www.savstate. edu/

Art,-Music, Piano and Voice-coaching

For all age groups, beginners through advanced, classic, modern, jazz improvisation and theory. Serious inquiries only.

961-7021 or 667-1056.

Beading Classes

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659. Bead Dreamer Studio, Savannah http://www.beaddreamer.com/

Blacksmith Workshop

A 2-day workshop for beginners who wish to learn the skills necessary to conduct interpretive programs on the history and techniques of blacksmithing. April 16-17.

Participants may sleep at the fort. 2 meals included. $125/person. Call 912-437-4770 for info or to reserve space. Fort King George Historic Site, Darien http://www. gastateparks.org/fortkinggeorge

Children’s Choir Summer Camp

The Savannah Children’s Choir hosts this two-week, full day camp offers daily lessons in sight singing and music reading, music history, theory and more. July 19-30. Open to kids 2nd-8th grades interested in music. There is also a mini-camp for 4-7 year olds. Registration materials are now available on the Choir’s website, www.savannahchoir.org. For more info: 912-228-4758

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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. For information, e-mail cafecontigo@gmail.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. , Savannah

Conversational Spanish Group

Want to improve your Spanish skills?

Meet at the Sentient Bean every Monday, 5:00pm. Group focuses on increasing vocabulary, grammar, and conversational confidence! Free and open to all levels of experience. Call Ronnie at 912-257-0333, or email dvorakquartet12@yahoo.com for more info.

Dating With Success

Discuss strategies to feel great dating and enjoy dating. Improve your dating skills. This is for people of all cultures, colors races and ages. For more info, call: 912-604 3281

DUI Prevention Group

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, DWI, offenders, and anyone seeking to gain knowledge about the dangers of driving impaired. A must see for teenage drivers seeking a drivers license for the first time or teenage drivers who already received a license. The group meets once a month and the cost is $30.00. For more info: 912-443-0410.

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Expectant Couples Weekend Class

For expectant couples with busy schedules or time constraints on April 24 & 25. Classes will be held at Candler Hospital. A $70 fee is charged. For more information and to register, call CareCall at 819-3368 or 800-5014054 or use our website, www.sjchs.org.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

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

Savannah

Financial Education Workshops

Presented by Step Up Savannah and its partners. Classes on basic budgeting, managing credit, understanding credit scores, and building savings for emergencies.

Banking Basics: 1/4, 2pm & 1/25, 6pm at the Bull St. Library; 1/11, 6pm at the Carnegie Library (537 E. Henry). Managing Credit: 2/1, 2pm & 2/22, 6pm at the Bull St. Library; 2/8, 6pm at the Carnegie Library. Credit Report and Scores: 3/1, 2pm & 3/22, 6pm at Bull St.; 3/8, 6pm at Carnegie. Savings: 4/5, 2pm & 4/26, 6pm at Bull St.; 4/12, 6pm at Carnegie.

Reservations required. Call 691-2227

German Language Classes

Have fun learning German with small groups of 3-6 students. Classes meet Monday & Thursday evening at the Sentient Bean. The choices are Beginners I or II, or advanced Conversational class. There is a small fee per class. I am a native professor from Switzerland. For more info: (912) 604 3281 The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave ,

Grants Management

The Georgia Center for Nonprofits hosts a workshop on effective grants management to help nonprofits evaluate their project progress, assess their resources, and recognize possible audit risks. Thurs. 4/15, 9am-4pm, United Way Building, 428 Bull St. Advance registration reqd and attendance fees apply. Call 912-234-9688.

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street.

Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm. Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3-4:30pm. For more info: 912-232-4232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com

Knitting Class

Knit your own scarf, hand-warmer or blanket. You choose your colors and what you like to knit. I teach you how to do it. We meet in small groups downtown Savannah.

Meeting in a coffee shop.

There is a small fee per class. Please call my cell: 912-604-3281

Open Critique

Share your art work with others in an open environment. April 20, 7-8:30pm. To reserve space email: email info@desotorow.org. For more info: www.desotorow.org

Overnight Grief Camp

Camp Aloha is a weekend camp to help children ages 6–18 who have experienced the death of a loved one within the last 18 months. April 30-May 2. Camp Aloha is open to any child needing bereavement support.

There is no charge, but a $20 application fee is requested to hold the child’s spot. More info: www.HospiceSavannahHelps.org or 912-303-9442.

Paranormal Forum

An open forum for people who want to share and discuss experiences, or who have questions about the paranormal. April 18, 1:30pm. The Pirates House. 20 E. Broad St.

Portrait Photography through History

Workshop includes a visit to photographer Ellen Susan’s studio and lessons in portrait photography. Free, registration required.

912-790-8823. April 10, 1-4pm.

Professional Development Conference

“21st-century Learners: Strategies for Artful Engagement” - a professional event hosted by SCAD on April 10 at the Jepson Center from 8:30am-3:30pm. The cost is $25 for general admission, $15 for students.

Educators of all levels and disciplines, students, and prospective candidates are encouraged to participate. For more info, email mat@scad.edu

Puppet Shows

Offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center for schools, day cares, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. Call 447-6605. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/1844. cfm

Retirement Seminar

Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union hosts a presentation “New Retirement: Myths, Facts and Half Truths” on April 13, 6-7:30pm. Dennis Davis of CUNA Mutual Group will discuss wise investment choices, stock market timing and planning for retirement. Free, with meal provided. Please call 236-4400 to reserve a spot. 1085 W. Lathrop Ave. , http://www.gaheritagefcu.org/

Savannah Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Low cost instruction in a group lesson format. Classes in drama, dance, percussion, woodwinds, brass, strings, piano, vocals, guitar, visual arts and music theory Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30pm. $60 per quarter. 352-8366, tsaconservatory@ bellsouth.net. Salvation Army Community

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Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

Offering a variety of business classes. Call 652-3582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street , Savannah

Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes

Be bilingual. 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 Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. , Savannah

Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program

This 14-week full-time program is designed to provide work training and employment opportunities in the food service industry, including food preparation, food safety and sanitation training, customer service training and job search and placement assistance. Call Ms. Musheerah Owens 912234-0525 ext.1506 The Starfish Cafe, 711 East Broad Street , Savannah http://www. thestarfishcafe.org/

Tybee Theater Camp for Kids

Program runs 6/14-25 for kids ages 6-16 in the Tybee Art Association Firehouse Arts Center. 9am-3pm. Fundamentals, technique, games, improv and more. Cost of camp $250. For more info: Call Renee DeRossett, 912-596-4992, tybeesurf@netzero.net or Kim Trammell Schneider, 912-228-0357, tybeekim@gmail.com http://www.tybeearts.org/

Volunteer 101

A 30-minute course that covers issues to help volunteers get started is held the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.

The first Thursday, the class is at Savannah State University, and the third Thursday, at United Way, 428 Bull St. Register by calling Summer at 651-7725 or visit www.HandsOnSavannah.org. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www. uwce.org/

Weather Spotter Training

CEMA and Natl Weather Service offer this class. Weather spotters have served as the “eyes” of the National Weather Service. April 15. Basic training at 3pm. Advanced 5:30pm.

Free, but space is limited. Contact: 912-2014500 or DJHetzel@ChathamCounty.org to reserve a seat.

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Clubs & Organizations Buccaneer Region SCCA

is the local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America. It hosts monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. Visit http:// buccaneerregion.org/solo.html.

Civil Air Patrol

Aerospace education programs and activities for adults and teens ages 12-18. Meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Visit www. gawg.cap.gov, send e-mail to N303WR@aol. com, or call Capt. Jim Phillips at 412-4410.

Savannah Flying Tiger Composite Squadron, Savannah International Airport , Savannah

Coastal MINIs

Local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. to go on motoring adventures together. Visit coastalminis.com. Starbucks, Victory Drive and Skidaway Road , Savannah

Coffee & Conversation

Held every Tuesday at 8am by Creative Coast as a networking event. http://links. thecreativecoast.org/conversation. Cafe Ambrosia, 202 E. Broughton St. , Savannah

Fibers Guild

The next Fibers Guild meeting will be held April 10 in the Fine Arts Building at AASU. 2nd floor in the weaving room. Mary Mistak will instruct the group on making beaded button pins. All who are interested may attend. For more info, call Phillippa Paddison: 912-355-2985.

Geechee Sailing Club

Meets the second Monday of the month (except for November) at 6:30pm. Open to all interested in boating and related activities. www.geecheesailingclub.org. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr ,

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA

Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is the price of the meal. RSVP to 660-8257. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt

Low Country Turners

This is a club for wood-turning enthusiasts.

Call Hank Weisman at 786-6953.

Make Friends in Savannah

For anybody, every age, every race and nation. We chat, hang out, go to movies and more. Meet in a coffee shop downtown Savannah. A small fee covers the efforts of the organizer, a well educated, “out of the box” woman, who lived in New York and Europe.

Call 912-604-3281.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary

Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. Call 786-4508. American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. , Savannah

Moon River Chorus

Ladies’ barbershop chorus. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Sylvia at 927-2651 or sylviapf@aol.com. Whitefield United Methodist Church, 728 E. 55th Street , Savannah http://www.whitefieldumc.com/

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

Join other moms for fun, inspiration, guest speakers, food and creative activities while children ages birth to 5 are cared for in a preschool-like setting. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:15-11:30 am Call 898-0869 and 897-6167 or visit www.mops.org. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd , Savannah http://www.fbcislands.com/

No Kidding

Join Savannah’s only social club for people without children! No membership fees, meet great new friends, enjoy a wide variety of activities and events. For more info, visit http://savannahnokidding.angelfire.com/ or e-mail: savannahnokidding@gmail.com

Old Time Radio Researcher’s Group

International fan and research group devoted to preserving and distributing old-time radio broadcasts from 1926 to 1962. Send email to Jim Beshires at beshiresjim@yahoo. com or visit www.otrr.org.

Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. For a nominal annual fee, members will receive monthly training sessions and seminars and have weekly runs of various distances. Kathy

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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 5429 LaRoche Ave and the third Tuesday at Chen’s Chinese Restaurant at 20 E. Derenne Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Call 308-2094, email kasak@ comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org.

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Savannah Adventure Club

Dedicated to pursuing adventures, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the Low country and beyond. Activities include sailing, camping, skydiving, kayaking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and skiing, in addition to regular social gatherings. Free to join. Email savannahadventureclub@gmail.com or visit www.savannahadventureclub.com

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 non-denominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance. Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 655-0994.

Savannah Art Association

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entering college and the workforce. April 9, 8am-5pm. Armstrong Auditorium. 13040 Abercorn St. For more info, 912-344-2555 or www.ce.armstrong.edu

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Savannah Brewers’ League

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

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

A dinner meeting held the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club. Call John Findeis at 748-7020. Hunter Army Airfield, 525 Leonard Neat St , Savannah http://www.stewart. army.mil/

Savannah Fencing Club

Beginner 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

A Junior Chamber of Commerce for young professionals 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. Jaycee Building, 101 Atlas St. , Savannah

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Savannah Newcomers Club

Savannah Writers Group

Savannah Parrot Head Club

Son-shine Hour

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.

Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc.com for the events calendar or e-mail Wendy Wilson at Wendyq1053@yahoo.com.

Savannah Storytellers

Aspring storytellers are invited to meet on April 8 at 5pm in the River’s Edge retirement community on Waters Ave. Please call 912354-7688 or email Savteller@aol.com if you are planning to attend.

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

Meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. 32 Bull St , Savannah http:// www.savannahsunriserotary.org/

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. 484-6710. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah

Savannah Wine Lovers

A sometimes formal group that also sometimes just gets together to drink wine. Visit http://groups.google.com/group/savannahwine-lovers.

meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7pm at Books a Million to discuss, share and critique writing of fiction or non-fiction novels, essays or short stories. A meetand-greet precedes the meeting at 6:30pm.

Contact Carol North, 912-920-8891. 8108 Abercorn St , Savannah Meets at the Savannah Mall at the Soft Play Mondays from 11-12 and Thursdays from 10-11. Activities include songs, stories, crafts, and games for young children and their caregivers. Free, no registration, dropins welcome. Call Trinity Lutheran Church for details 912-925-3940 or email KellyBringman@gmail.com Savannah Mall,

Southern Wings

Local chapter of Women in Aviation International. It is open to men and women in the region who are interested in supporting women in aviation. Regular meetings are held once a month and new members are welcome. Visit www.southernwingz.com

Stitch-N’s

Knitting, spinning and crocheting Monday and Tuesday from 5-8pm and occasional Sunday 2-4pm at wild fibre, 409 E. Liberty.

Jennifer Harey, 238-0514. wild fibre, 409 E. Liberty , Savannah

Tarde en Espanol

Meets the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in different locations to practice spoken Spanish in a casual environment.

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The April TAG meeting takes place 4/12 at 10:30am. Program: Holly McCullough presents “The History & Importance of Photography” at the Jepson Center.

The Armstrong Center

The Armstrong Center is available for meetings, seminars, workshops or social events. Classrooms, meeting space, auditorium and 6000-square-foot ballroom. 344-2951. Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah

The Peacock Guild

A literary society for bibliophiles and writers. Monthly meetings for the Writer’s Salon are held on first Tuesday and the Book Club meets on the third Tuesday.

All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. at meet at 207 E. Charlton St (Flannery O’Connor’s Childhood Home). Call 233-6014, facebook Peacock Guild or email peacockguild@ googlegroups.com for more info.

Theremin/Electronic Music Enthusiasts A club for enthusiasts of electronic music and instruments, including the theremin, synths, Mooger Foogers, jam sessions, playing techniques, compositions, gigs, etc. Philip Neidlinger, theremin@neidlinger.us.

Tybee Knights Chess Club

Meets every Wednesday, 6:30pm at Seaside Surf Coffee Shop. All levels welcome. For more info, call Will Strong, 912-604-8667. Seaside Surf Coffeeshop, Tybee Island

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. Old Tybee School, Tybee Island , Tybee Island

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. Vu Lounge at the Hyatt, 2 W. Bay St. , Savannah

Victorian Neighborhood Association

Meets the second Tues. of every month at 6:00 p.m. American Legion, Post 135. 1108 Bull St. For more info about the VNA visit: www.vna.club.officelive.com or e-mail: Robert_vna@live.com Savannah

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Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356. Savannah

Dance Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Mondays & Wednesdays, 7 - 8pm, $12 per class or 8 classes for $90. Class meets year round. (912) 921-2190 The Academy of Dance, 74 West Montgomery Crossroads ,

African Dance & Drum

Learn the rhythms of West Africa with instructor Aisha Rivers. Classes are held every Sunday - drums at 4pm, dance at 5pm Rhythms of West Africa, 607 W. 37th St. , Savannah http://www.ayoluwa.org/

Argentine Tango

Lessons Sundays 1:30-3:30. Open to the public. Cost $2.00 per person. Wear closed toe leather soled shoes if available.

For more information call 912-925-7416 or email savh_tango@yahoo.com.

Doris Martin Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd , Saturday, April 17. Waltz lesson starts at 7 PM. Social dance from 8:00- 10:30 PM. Cost: $8 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Beginners and singles are welcome. Moon River Dancers. Call 604-0966 for more info. Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd.

Ballroom Dance Party

Saturday, April 17. Waltz lesson starts at 7 PM. Social dance from 8:00- 10:30 PM. Cost: $8 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Beginners and singles are welcome. Moon River Dancers. Call 604-0966 for more info. Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd. continues on p. 42

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Classes for multiple ages in the art of performance dance and Adult fitness dance. Styles include African, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Gospel. Classes are held Monday through Friday at the St. Pius X Family Resource Center. Classes start at $25.00 per month.

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The Moon River Dancers will teach you to waltz, foxtrot and more. April 10, 1-3pm. $5. Beginners and singles are welcome.

Call 604-0966 for more info. St. Frances Cabrini Church. 11500 Middleground Rd.

Beginners Fusion Belly Dance

Every Tuesday, 6-7pm. If you have never danced before or have limited dance experience, this is the class for you. Cybelle, a formal bellydancer for over 10 years will guide you through basic bellydance and fusion Walk ins welcome. 15.00/class 912414-1091 http://cybellefusionbellydance. wordpress.com/

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Beginners Salsa Lessons

Offered Wednesday evenings 5:30pm & Saturdays 11:30am. $10.00 per class.

Packages prices also available. Contact Kelly 912-398-4776 or Austin 912-7048726

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Coastal Georgia Steppers is offering adult Chicago-style steppin dance classes every Sunday from 4:00– 6:30pm at the Tominac Gym on Hunter Army Airfield. All are welcome. Free admission; no partner required. For more info, send email to Robert.neal75@yahoo.com.

Free Swing Lessons

Meets every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Recreation Building.

Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary for this group. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Windsor Forest Recreation

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Chicago Step Classes

Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1-2:30 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.

Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St , Savannah

Join special guest instructor Daria and the Magic Carpet Dancers for a series of classes April 9-11. Fore more info: www.magiccarpetdancers.com or 912598-2963. Friday night beginners class $40. Saturday and Sunday classes, $80, includes lunch.

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Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For more info email PrideofIrelandGA@gmail.com.

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Every Thursday at Doubles Night Club (7100 Abercorn St.) Join the SwingCats for a free lesson at 7:30pm, followed by dancing from 8-10pm. No partner required.

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Meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 7480731. Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Savannah

Irish Dance Classes

Glor na h’Eireann cultural arts studio is offering beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up, Adult Step & Ceili, Strength & Flexibility, non-competitive and competition programs, workshops and camps. TCRG certified. For more info contact PrideofIrelandGA@gmail.com or 912-704-2052.

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.

Modern Dance Class

For beginners/intermediate. Tuesdays 10-11:15am. Doris Martin Dance Studio.

7360 Skidaway Rd. For info, call Elizabeth at 912-354-5586.

Pole Dancing Class

For exercise...Learn dance moves and spins while working your abs, tone your legs and arms, a total body workout. Ladies Only! The only thing that comes off is your shoes. Classes every Wed. at 7:30pm.

Call for details 912-398-4776 or visit www. fitnessbodybalance.com. Fitness Body & Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. ,

Salsa Classes

Learn Salsa “Rueda de Casino” style every Wednesday, from 6-7pm Beginner, 7-8pm Intermediate, at the Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. Grace, 234-6183 or Juan, 330-5421. Delaware Recreation Center, Savannah

Salsa Lessons

Wednesdays @ 7pm. No partner required.

Tantra Lounge, 8 East Broughton St. Contact: salsasavannah@gmail.com, or call 856-7323. www.salsasavannah.com

Savannah Shag Club

Shag music every Wednesday, 7pm, at Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. and every Friday, 7 pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr.

Shag & Beach Bop

The Savannah Dance Club hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. Free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered last two Monday’s. The lesson schedule is posted at www.shagbeachbop. com. Lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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A Day in the Country

Film: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fish Tankâ&#x20AC;? (UK/Scotland, 2009)

A full day of country music on 5/2 at the Augusta Riverfront Marina in Augusta, GA. Eric Church, Colt Ford, Jamie Buckley and many more. General Admission: $25 in adv. or $30 day of show. Tickets on sale now at tixonline. com or charge by phone 803.278.4849

Early Bird Preservation Walking Tour

Take an early morning walk through one of the oldest and most varied neighborhoods to learn how historic preservation has revitalized downtown Savannah. Tours led by the Davenport House director. April 2, 3, 6, 13, 16, 17, 27, 30 at 7:30am. $20.

Honor Flight

Savannah Chapter of the Honor Flight Network is taking 13 local WWII veterans to Washington DC to see the WWII memorial for the first time. They are inviting the public to the Amtrak train station on April 16 from 7-8pm to see the vets off from the station and honor the sacrifices they made.

Spring Steam Days

3/19-4/18 - Take a ride on the passenger car powered by steam engine and experience a treasure from the past. $10. Runs Tues thru Sun. 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. Sunday rides at 1pm, 2pm. Roundhouse Railroad Museum.

601 W. Harris. St. www.chsgeorgia.org.

Winner of a jury prize at Cannes, among other accolades, Fish Tank is a film about a teenage girl who finds a creative outlet through dance, and becomes tangled in a confusing relationship with her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boyfriend. Presented by Reel Savannah.

April 11, 7pm. $8. Victory Square Cinema. www.reelsavannah.org.

Fitness Bellydancing for fun and fitness

The most fun class youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever taken to get you in the best shape in the least amount of time. We provide bright colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, and exotic music.

Every Thursday at 7:30pm. $15 drop-in or $40 for four if you pay in advance. Call 912-660-7399 or email ConsistentIntegrity@ yahoo.com

Bellydrills

2 hour dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. This is geared to all levels of ability. Dance your way towards a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. $25/ class. 912-414-1091 http://cybellefusionbellydance.wordpress.com/

Cardiorespiratory Endurence Training

Offered by Chatham County Park Services for persons 18 and up at Tom Triplett Park on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 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.

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Crossfit Hyperformance

Meets mormings at 6:30am at Crossfit Hyperformance. Visit www.crossfithyperformance.com. or call Jennifer at 224-0406 or Drew at 541-0530. 904 E 70th Street , Savannah

Crunch Lunch

30 minute Core and ABs concentration class. Offered 11:30am & 12:15pm Mon, Wed & Fri @ Fitness Body & Balance 2127 1/2 East Victory Dr. www.fitnessbodybalance. com 912-398-4776.

Fitness Classes at the JEA

Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for days and times.

355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.savj.org/

Hatha Yoga classes

Every Monday and Wednesday from 5:306:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463.

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Qi Gong

Ancient Chinese â&#x20AC;&#x153;energy workâ&#x20AC;? that is the precursor to Tai Chi. Gentle exercises that relax and energize. Sundays. 4pm. Ashram Savannah 2424 Drayton St. http://www. ashramsavannah.com/

Reiki Treatments

Reiki master Dante Santiago is trained in Usui Reiki Ryoho. Fifty-minute sessions are $60 and 50-minute in-studio sessions are $45. Call 660-1863 for times and appointments.

Rolf Method Bodywork

For posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www. islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900.

Island Somatherapy, 127 Abercorn Street , Savannah

Squats Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tots

This class will help you stretch and strengthen overused body parts, as well as focus on muscle endurance, low impact aerobics, and abdominal work. Your baby (age 6 weeks to one year) can get in on the fun, or simply stay close to you on your mat. Call to pre-register 912-819-6463. St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Candler Center for Well Being,

Tai Chi Classes

From 10:30-11:30am every Mon and Fri, and from 5:30-6:30pm every Tues and Thurs. Tai Chi is an exercise derived from the ancient Chinese martial arts. Call to pre-register.

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The Yoga Room

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr , Savannah

Pilates Mat Classes

Invigorating all-level flow class with longer holdings to focus on precision alignment.

Donation yoga lets you pay what you can, when you can, so you can enjoy your yoga practice without breaking your budget. Every Thurs. 9:15-10:15am. The Yoga Co-Op. 2424 Drayton St. The Yoga Co-Op, 2424 Drayton St. ,

Mondays, 10-11am (crawlers and toddlers) and 11:30-12:45 (infants and pre-crawlers) at the Savannah Yoga Center. The cost is $14 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. Walk-ins welcome. Call 232-2994 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. , Savannah http://www.savannahyoga.com/

Vinyasa Yoga (Donation-based)

Mat classes are held Tues & Thurs 7:30am8:30am, Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm, Mon & Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm, Thurs 12:30pm-1:30pm, & Sat 9:30am-10:30am. All levels welcome!

Private and Semi-Private classes are by appointment only. Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. Call 912.238-0018 Momentum Pilates Studio, 310 E. 41st St , http://savannahpilates.com/

Wheel Chair Tennis Lessons

The Rehabilitation Institute at MUMC holds weekly wheelchair tennis practice at the tennis courts at Lake Mayer. Mondays 6:308:30pm. We provide trained instructors, specialized wheelchairs, and racquets. Anybody interested in volunteering or playing, contact

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Corie Turley at 350-7128 or turleco1@memorialhealth.com.

Yoga with Barbara

All levels welcome. Improve your range of motion and energy levels. Small groups and private lessons available. Historic District studio. Please call to set up your first class.

Times are flexible to suit your needs. 912232-4490 or email blh63@hotmail.com

Zumba Fitness

Classes are being held every week in the Pooler and Rincon areas. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music, dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. All ages and shapes are encouraged to attend. $7 per class. For location and info, contact Carmen at 4841266 or calexe@comcast.net.

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Meets first Tues of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Christina Focht at 663-5087 or email christina@savpride.com.

First City Network, Savannah http://www. firstcitynetwork.net/

Stand Out Youth

A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@standoutyouth.org or visit www.standoutyouth.org. First City Network, Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/

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First City Network Board Meeting

A fundraiser party for the Savannah Pride Festival. April 10 at Club One, following the production of Sordid Lives in the Bay Street Theatre that evening at 8pm.

Gay AA Meeting

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

Gay & Lesbian 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. 307 E Harris St , Savannah meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. Savannah

Georgia Equality Savannah

The local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996.

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Health Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions

Sessions provide information about bariatric surgery and the program at Memorial Health Bariatrics. Learn about the surgical procedures we offer, the support and education programs involved. For more

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Meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with the disease. For info, call Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@yahoo.com.

Community Cardiovascular Health

Control your high blood pressure. Free blood pressure checks and information at the Community Cardiovascular Council at 1900 Abercorn St. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 232-6624. . , Savannah

Free hearing & speech screening

Hearing: Every Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Speech: 1st Thurs. of each month. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601. 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http:// www.savannahspeechandhearing.org/

Healthcare for the Uninsured

St. Mary’s Health Center is open for health needs of uninsured residents of Chatham County. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 443-9409. St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. ,

Every Step Counts Survivors Walk

Hearing Aid Funds Available for Infants and Children

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings

Help for Iraq War Veterans

A monthly event for all cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The walk is free and open to everybody. April 24, 9am. For more info or to register, call DeDe Cargill at 912-398-6554.

Conducted at three locations. From 8:30a. m.-12:30p.m. and 5:15p.m.-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the SJ/C AfricanAmerican Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 for appt. Every Monday from 10a.m.-12p.m. at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appt necessary. Every MondayFriday from 10a.m.-2p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578. Savannah

The Coastal Health District’s Universal Newborn Hearing and Screening Initiative has funds available for the purchase of hearing aid devices for infants and children 3 and under who qualify For info, contact Jackie King at 691-6882.

A method used at Fort Campbell to treat lack of sleep, anger, flashbacks, nightmares and emotional numbness in veterans is available in Savannah. 927-3432.

Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes

Classes provide specialized breathing and guided imagery techniques designed to reduce stress during labor. Classes run monthly, meeting Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. To register, call 843683-8750 or e-mail Birththroughlove@yahoo. com. Family Health & Birth Center, 119 Chimney Rd , Rincon http://www.themidwifegroup.com/

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Learn to birth in a calm and gentle environment without fear. Uses relaxation, meditation and guided imagery to achieve the birthing experience you desire. Tiffany, tiffany@savannahdoula.com.

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You like to be happy, healthy and successful? I am your coach, helping you to life your live to your fullest potential in all fields. I help you to expand your talents. I offer small groups or one person appts.

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La Leche League of Savannah

Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. La Leche League of Savannah is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers. 897-9261, www.lllusa. org/web/SavannahGA.html. Family Health and Birth Center, Savannah

Meditation and Energy Flow Group

Meet with others who practice meditation or want to learn how, discuss techniques, & related areas of holistic health, healing, Reiki, Energy Medicine, CAM. Reduce stress, increase peace & health! www.ellenfarrell.com, http://meditation.meetup. com/490

Memorial Health blood pressure check

Free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 3507587. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

Memorial Health CPR training

FitnessOne provides American Heart Association courses each month to certify individuals in infant, child and adult CPR. The cost is $30. Call 350-4030 or visit www.memorialhealth.com. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah

Mobile Mammogram Tests

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be performing mammograms in several locations during April.

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 819-6800. (Please specify that you are calling for the Mobile unit.)

4/13: Hardeeville. 4/14: Richmond Hill.

4/15: Bluffton. 4/19: Savannah. 4/21: Pembroke. 4/27: Pooler.

Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services. Open every night from 7-11p.m.

1-800-264-7154.

Nature and Environment Birding in Evolution’s Playground

The Ogeechee Audubon Society presents Local residents Gayl and Dick Glover talking about their experiences on the Galapagos Islands and sharing some of their favorite photos from the trip. April 20, 7pm. First Presbyterian Church. 520 E. Washington Ave. Free and open to the public.

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Wilderness Southeast is offering a series of birding trips with local expert Diana Churchill. Trips include the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, Tybee Island, Wassaw Island and Webb Wildlife Management Area. For more info, call 912-236-8115 or visit www.wildernesssoutheast.org

Day Trip to Ossabaw

Visit one of the last unspoiled spots on the coast. Discover the natural and human history of Ossabaw. April 17, 9:30am4pm. $50 for Friends of Ossabaw, $70 for “Future” Friends of Ossabaw (Friends membership fee included in this price). To register: www.ossabawisland.net

Dolphin Project of Georgia

Boat owners, photographers and other volunteers are needed to help conduct scientific research. Must be at least 18 years old. Call 727-3177, visit www.

TheDolphinProject.org.or e-mail gadolphin@comcast.net.

Earth, Fire, Air, Water: Vital Elements of Comprehensive Water Policy

Coastal issues forum on Saturday, April 10 at the John W. Stevens Wetlands Education Center in Richmond Hill. Expert speakers address green infrastructure, sea-level rise, multi-state river basin management, energy production, and an integrated approach to environmental stewardship. 9am-4pm.

Forest Steward Training

The Savannah Tree Foundation hosts an educational workshop on root care and root pruning on April 10, from 10am-12pm in the Green Room at the Forsyth Fort. For more info: 912-233-TREE or www.savannahtreefoundation.com

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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.

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Fort Pulaski National Monument,

Tybee Community Garden

A Tybee community project with both individual plots and communal shared space. Plots are $50.00 for a 4x8 ft space.

To participate please contact Karen Kelly at karenontybee@aol.com or call 786-9719.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Exhibits and aquariums are home to more than 100 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians and other interesting creatures. The center offers beach discovery and marsh walks. Aquarium hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org. 1510 Strand , Tybee Island

Walk on the Wild Side

The Oatland Island Wildlife Center offers a 2-mile Native Animal Nature Trail that winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats, and features live native animal exhibits. Open daily from 10-4 except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. 898-3980, www.oatlandisland.org.

711 Sandtown Rd , Savannah

Wilderness Southeast

Offers a variety of programs every month including guided trips with naturalists, canoe rides and more. Their mission is to develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. For more information: 912-236-8115 or sign-up on our website www.wilderness-southeast. org.

Wilderness Southeast

A group dedicated developing appreciation, stewardship and enjoyment of the natural world hosts a variety of programs during the month of April, including a canoe trip, Earth Day celebration and birding expedition. www. wilderness-southeast.org or call 912-2368115 for more info.

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Pets & Animals

Readings & Signings

A Walk in the Park

Author: Christopher Scott

Professional pet sitting, boarding, dog walking and house sitting services offered in downtown Savannah and the nearby islands. All jobs accepted are performed by the owner to ensure the safety of your pets. Local references available. Please call 401.2211 or email lesleycastle@gmail.com to make a reservation.

Dog Yoga

Every first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. in Forsyth Park. The cost is a $10 donation, with all donations given to Save-ALife. 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. Savannah

Low Cost Pet Clinic

On April 17, 2-4pm. Tails Spin and Dr. Stanley Lester offer affordable cat and dog vaccinations for senior citizens, students, and members of the military. Some proceeds benefit local rescue agencies. Corner of Habersham and 61st. The Humane Society will also offer micro-chipping services. www. tailsspin.com

Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking

Insured, bonded, certified in pet first aid and CPR. 355-9656, www.athomepetsitters.net.

Rabies Clinic

352-4182

Dine In or Take Out

6604 Waters Avenue (On Waters Near Stephenson)

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. Savannah

Spring Lecture Series

The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home is hosting a series of lectures and discussions covering creative writing, southern literature, and Savannah-born writer Flannery O’Connor. On Sundays at 3pm during March and April. 207 E. Charlton St. For more info, visit www.flanneryoconnorhome.org or call 912.233.6014.

Tea time at Ola’s

A book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Call Beatrice Wright at 652-3660. Bring your ideas and lunches. Tea will be provided. 232-5488 or 652-3660. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, Savannah http://www.liveoakpl.org/

SCMPD Animal Control Unit hosts this opportunity for low-cost rabies vaccinations.

Pets must be on leashes or in kennels/carriers. $6/inoculation. Micro-chipping will also be available for an additional fee. April 17, 9am-5pm. Berwick Animal Hospital. 5733 Ogeechee Rd.

Religious & Spiritual

The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meet at 5 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. Time changes with season. Call for info 234-3336. Savannah http://www.caninepalacesavannah.com/

First Saturday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on Troup Square at Habersham and Macon streets. Drummers, dancers and the drumcurious are welcome. Call 234-0980 or visit uusavannah.org. 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://www.uusavannah.org/

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Scott, a native-Brit who now calls Savannah home, is the author of the novel “Choke Point.” He will discuss adapting life experience for fiction among other things during a presentation to the Savannah Writer’s Group. April 13, 7pm. Books-a-Million. 8108 Abercorn St. Free and open to the public.

for $16.95

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Christian Businessmen’s Committee

Meets for a prayer breakfast every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Piccadilly Cafeteria in the Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn St. Call 8983477. Savannah

DrUUming Circle

Gregorian Chant by Candlelight

For a peaceful end to your day attend the chanted service of Compline (Singing Good Night to God) sung at 9pm every Sunday night by the Compline Choir of historic Christ Church (1733) on Johnson Square; 28 Bull Street. Open to the public. All are welcome! Call 232-4131 for more info.

Live Web-streaming

Attend church from home Sundays at 9 and 11am with Pastor Ricky Temple and Overcoming by Faith Ministries. Log onto www. overcomingbyfaith.org, click ’Watch Now’.

927-8601. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, 9700 Middleground Rd. , Savannah

Metaphysics For Everyday Self-Mastery

A series of metaphysical/New Thought classes at The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St., Mondays 8pm, with Adeeb Shabazz. $10 suggested donation, 1877-494-8629, www.freedompathonline.org, freedompath@yahoo.com. Savannah

Midweek Bible Study

Every Wednesday at noon at Montgomery Presbyterian Church. Bring your lunch and your Bible. 352-4400 or mpcsavannah.com.

Montgomery Presbyterian Church, 10192 Ferguson Avenue , Savannah http://www. montgomerypresbyterian.com/

Music Ministry for Children & Youth

The children’s choir for 3 years through second grade will be known as Joyful Noise and the youth choir grades 3-5 will be known as Youth Praise. Joyful Noise will meet Sundays from 4-5 p.m. and Youth Praise will meet Sundays from 5-6 p.m. Call Ronn Alford at 925-9524 or visit www.wbumc.org. White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Rd , Savannah

Nicodemus by Night

An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St. Nicodemus by Night, Savannah

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

Meets Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Call Janet Pence at 2474903. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St , Savannah http://www. trinitychurch1848.org/

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A series of Metaphysical/New Thought classes presented by The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, featuring metaphysical minister and local author Adeeb Shabazz.

Mondays at 8pm. 619 W 37th St. , Savannah

Soka Gakkai of America

SGI is an international Buddhist movement for world peace and individual happiness.

The group practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Introductory meetings are held the third Sunday of the month. For further information, call 232-9121.

Stand for Peace

A sllent witness for peace that will be held in Johnson Square the fourth Sunday of every month from 1-2pm until the occupation ends. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Social Justice and Action Committee.

224-7456, 231-2252, 234-0980, uusavannah. org Johnson Square, Bull & Abercorn Sts. , Savannah

The Savannah Zen Center

Soto Zen Meditation offered weekday mornings 7:30-8:30am; Tuesday evenings 6-6:30pm with Study Group following from 6:30-7:30pm; Friday evenings from 6-6:30pm. Sundays from 9-10:30am which includes a Dharma talk. Donations accepted.

Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach, cindy@alwaysoptions.com. The Savannah Zen Center, 505 Blair St. , Savannah

Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church

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

Celebrating diversity. Working for justice.

Savannah

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

Liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. Sunday, 11 am, Troup Square Sanctuary. 234-0980, admin@uusavannah. org or www.uusavannah.org. 313 Harris St. , Savannah

Unity of Savannah

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

2320 Sunset Blvd. Spiritual Tapas offers something different every Saturday at 6:15 p.m.: spiritual movies, discussion groups, guided meditations, great music and all

things metaphysical. www.unitysavannah. org Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd , Savannah http://www.unityofsavannah.org/

Women’s Bible Study

at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 1601 Drayton St , Savannah http://www.wesleyctrs-savh.org/

Sports & Games Savannah Area Tennis Association

Tennis Teams Forming at all levels from beginner to advanced for Adult Men, Adult Women, Senior Men, Senior Women and new Weekday Women. Most leagues play is in the evenings or on the weekends at various tennis courts in the area. For more info: http://www.savannahtennis.com/

Savannah Bike Polo

Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. Check out www. facebook.com/savannahbikepolo for more information.

Savannah Sand Gnats Baseball

The Savannah Sand Gnats minor league baseball season runs through September.

For more info on home games, promotions and tickets, visit: www.sandgnats.com.

Texas Hold ’Em Poker League

Free Texas Hold Em poker league is available to the public. Teaches new players how to play and advanced players can come and work on their skills. Prize tournaments for season points leaders. www.series7pokerleague.com for more info.

Support Groups Al Anon Family Groups

A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics meets Monday at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. at 1501 Eisenhower Dr. and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive. Call 598-9860 or visit http://al_anon_savannah.freeservers.com.

Savannah

Al-Anon Meetings

Meetings for families and friends of alcoholics are held every Monday at 5:30pm and Saturday at 11am. Melissa, 844-4524. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http://www.fpc.presbychurch.net/

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

Senior Citizens, Inc. hosts a Caregiver’s support group for individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members.

The group meets every second Monday at the Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Road. For more information, call 236.0363, ext. 143.

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

Call 355-7778 or 353-9635.

Cancer support group

Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 11am-12pm. at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. The group is open to anyone who is living with, through or beyond a diagnosis of cancer. Call 819-8784. Savannah

CASA Support Group

For parents and caregivers of children who have been involved with DFCS and/or returned to your custody after being in foster care. The group meets the first Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at Youth Futures Family Resource Center at 705 Anderson St. For information, call Madison at CASA at 447-8908 or send email to madison@savannahcasa.org. Savannah

Citizens With Retarded Citizens

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

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association

Meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. Call 3551221; or visit www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org. 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah

Couples Struggling with Fertility Challenges

Meets every Saturday at 6:45 p.m. at Savannah Christian Church, Room 250. This is a group for couples struggling with primary or secondary infertility, whether they have been on this journey for one year or many years. Call Kelly at 596-0852 or email emptycradle_savannah@hotmail.com. 55 Al Henderson B;vd. , Savannah

Domestic violence support group

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meets the second Thursday from 5:306:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St..

819-6743. 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

First Line

Provides housing and support services such as life skills, resources and referrals, follow-up care and parent-child activities funded by DHR Promoting Safe and Stable Families. Please call 236-5310 for information. Hope House of Savannah, 214 E. 34th St. , Savannah

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Fibromyalgia support group

An after-hours referral and information line to talk confidentially about birth control, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy options. A free service from Planned Parenthood, available nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. at 1-800-264-7154.

Gray Matters Brain Injury Support Group

For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Meets the third Thursday at 5 p.m. in the gym at The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center.

4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Grief 101

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1 Cruel stuff 7 Rat 11 It creates a big bang 14 Keys on the piano?

15 Nobelist Wiesel 16 “Ni ___, Kai-Lan” (Nickelodeon cartoon) 17 “...what are we ___?” (from a protest chant) 19 Actress Mendes 20 Stimpy’s smarter half 21 Villainous look 22 Assassinated Egyptian 24 Singer DiFranco and namesakes 26 “...tell me that you ___” (from a Feist song) 28 Full of prickles 30 Friend of Pooh 31 “___ Without a Face” (Billy Idol song) 32 “___! The Genetic Opera” 35 Scotts Miracle-___ 36 “...I declare ___” (from a kids’ game) 39 650, to Nero 41 Heavy burden 42 Lockup, in Liverpool 45 Place to catch a play in Italy 47 It’s put up for celebrations 49 “...get your woman ___” (from a Coolio dance song) 53 “And here it is!”

54 Harding in 1990s tabloids 55 Like some mothers 57 King theorized to have died from malaria 58 Letter in frat names 59 “...I love the ___” (from “Full Metal Jacket”) 62 Good name 63 Of grand proportions 64 Cheesy chip 65 AMA members 66 “___, Where’s My Car?” 67 Attach, in a way

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A 7-week educational group offering support and coping tools for adults who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. RSVP to 303-9442. Savannah

Grief Support Group

6:00 p.m. Tues. at Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 450 Mall Blvd. Seven-week support groups for children and adults are offered by the bereavement counselors at no charge as a complementary service of Hospice Savannah. For information call 912.303.9442 or visit www.HospiceSavannahHelps.org.

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Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

Open to individuals with cancers of the head and neck area and their caregivers. Share tips on coping with the side effects of head and neck cancer during and after treatment.

A group discussion will follow. April 21, 1:30-3pm. For more information, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912-350-7845.

Heartbeats for Life

A free support and education group for those who have suffered or want to prevent or reverse Heart Disease, and/or Diabetes

Hope House

KidsNet Savannah Parent Support Group

meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave. Call Carole Kaczorowski at 598-7001, Lorr Elias at 351-6375 or Bruce Elias at 644-5916. Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave , Savannah

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin, 3507845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

Living without Violence

The SAFE Shelter offers free drop-in counseling to anyone who is in an abusive relationship. Meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Education Building at Whitaker & McDonough St. 2349999. First Baptist Church of Savannah, 223 Bull St. , Savannah

Memorial Health Bleeding Disorders Support Group

Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Memorial Health Focus

Focus is a program to encourage Sickle Cell patients ages 11 to 18 and their parents and caregivers to learn more about Sickle Cell disease. For information, call Saundra at 350-3396. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

Multiple Sclerosis support group

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discusses topics that are relevant to anyone with a debilitating disease every fourth Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. at Montgomery Cross Roads. 355-1523. St James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave , Savannah

Narcotics Anonymous

Call 238-5925 for the Savannah Lowcountry Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting schedule.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

A recovery support group for people living with mental illness. Meets at several location throughout the week. Tuesdays: 6:308pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. Thursdays: 6:30-8pm, Pine Woods Retreat, 1149 Cornell Ave. Suite 3A. Saturdays: 1:30-3:30pm, Candler Heart & Lung Building (2nd Floor). Call 912-353-7143 for more info.

Overeaters Anonymous

Meets weekly at several locations. Please visit www.oa.org to locate a meeting.

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

PRIDE Support Group

This is a support group for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

Rape Crisis Center

assists survivors of rape and sexual assault.

The Rape Crisis Line is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 233-7273. The center offers free, confidential counseling for victims and their families.

Rape Crisis Center Incest Survivor’s Group

As part of its ongoing work with incest survivors, the Rape Crisis Center has built a cinder-block wall where incest survivors can throw plates as an anger management technique. In order to continue, donations of china are needed. Call 233-3000 to make a donation.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group

The group welcomes anyone suffering with this disorder, and family members or caregivers interested in learning more about it. For information, call Martyn Hills at 651-4094.

S-Anon Family Group

A fellowship for families and friends of sexaholics. For information, call 663-2565.

Safe Shelter Outreach Program

Providing services for survivors of domestic violence. All services are confidential and free. 3025 Bull St. 651-0004. Safe Shelter Outreach Program, 3025 Bull St. , Savannah

Senior Citizen’s Inc. Alzheimer’s Support Group

For families of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Ruth Byck Adult Day Care facility, 64 Jasper St. Call ahead to reserve a seat. Call Stacey Floyd at 236-0363. 3025 Bull St , Savannah

Sexaholics Anonymous

A fellowship of men and women whose purpose is to help those with sexual addictions.

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ARIES

(March 21–April 19) It would be a good week for you to perfect your ability to crow like a rooster, Aries. I also recommend that you practice your skill at leaping out of bed in the morning fully refreshed, with your imagination primed and ready to immediately begin making creative moves. Other suggested exercises: being on the alert for what’s being born; holding a vision of the dawn in your heart throughout the day; and humorously strutting around like you own whatever place you’re in.

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) I got a spam email containing supposed words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama. “We spend more, but have less,” it said.

“We have more conveniences, but less time; more experts, yet more problems.” It went on like this for a while. I was suspicious. It seemed to contain too many pop platitudes to have been uttered by the Dalai Lama. With Google’s help, I did some research and discovered that the passage was actually the handiwork of pastor Bob Moorehead, who resigned from his Seattle church under a cloud of allegations about misconduct. I urge you to make similar investigations of the ostensible truths you receive this week, Taurus. You may find discrepancies as major as the differences between the Dalai Lama and Bob Moorehead.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) A life–long dream of mine came true recently, and I didn’t even know it was a life–long dream until it happened. It struck unexpectedly on a Tuesday afternoon. My daughter called on the phone from her college dorm room, wanting to discuss an essay she’d been assigned for her History of Modern Art class. She really liked it, but there were some points she wanted to understand better, and she thought my input might help. The essay? The “Surrealistic Manifesto,” formulated in 1924 by the writer Andr Breton.

Years ago, it was a crucial document in my own development as a young poet. The opportunity to share its heady brew with the

beloved child I used to push on a swing was startlingly blissful.

I predict a similar event for you in the coming days, Gemini: the fruition of a life–long dream you didn’t even know you had.

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) It’s probably true for a lot of celebrities that their public personas are not accurate reflections of their private lives. One striking example is actress Megan Fox, who’s famous for being a sex goddess. But the fact is, she told *Harper’s Bazaar* magazine, she has only slept with two men in her life, and it makes her ill to even contemplate having sex with someone she doesn’t love. While it may not bother her to have a reputation that’s so different from her inner world, I wouldn’t say the same about you –– especially now. I urge you to do what you can to create more harmony between the version of yourself that you project outward and the version of yourself you actually live in.

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) In her poem “The Gift,” Chinese poet Shu Ting writes, “I dream the dream of a pond who lives not just to mirror the sky but to let willow trees on the bank drink me up.” This would be an excellent dream for you to dream in the coming week, Leo. It would also be empowering for you to render its themes in your waking life. I think you will derive great pleasure and sound teaching from mirroring a soaring archetype and feeding an intimate primal force.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) Are you an athlete? If so, I suspect that you will soon make an adjustment in your training or technique that will improve your game. Are you an artist, musician, writer, performer, or dancer? I bet you will get a sweet insight about the creative process that could revolutionize your work in the months to come. Are you a pilgrim on a meandering long–distance quest to a promised land whose location you’re not exactly sure of? Any minute now, you’ll uncover a clue that will dramatically narrow down the possi-

bilities of where the promised land is.

state of bliss.”

LIBRA

(Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) There may be times in the coming week when you will in a sense be dreaming while standing up. On otheroccasions, you may be hard at work while lying down. In fact, I suspect that the law of reversals will be in full bloom. Things that have been last will, at least temporarily, be first, and influences that have calmed you down will rile you up. What has been crazy may be quite sane, and what has been in the shadows will come into the light. Tight squeezes may turn into expansive releases and heavy–duty commitments will get a dose of slack –– and vice versa. Always vice versa.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Every one of us in engaged in some ongoing battle with ourselves. Maybe there’s a conflict between our heart and head. Maybe we’re trying to stop expressing some behavior that we know is self–destructive but seems all too natural. Maybe we feel guilty about or resentful toward some event from the past, and are fighting with its after–image. Whatever your version of the civil war might be, Scorpio, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to reduce the heat. But you’ll have to be ingenious as you reframe the way you think about the situation, and you’ll have to locate a reservoir of willpower hidden in your depths.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

This would be an excellent time for you to take inventory of what brings you pleasure. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’re due for an update and upgrade. Some of your tried–and–true strategies for generating joys and thrills are fraying at the edges. You should consider refurbishing them, even as you also think about going in quest of fresh sources of delight. For extra credit, see if you can gain access to an experience that could accurately be described as “a blessed

CAPRICORN

It would be smart for you to whet your appetite, but please don’t go too far and spoil your appetite. Imagine and plan for the feast to come; make sure the evolution of the feast is on track; but don’t try to actually enjoy the entire feast yet. It’s not ready, you see. The “cooking” isn’t complete. To dive in now would be like eating a chocolate cake that has only been baking in the oven for ten minutes. In conclusion, Capricorn, strike a balance between practicing watchful patience and cultivating protective excitement.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) Your key word for the week is “fulcrum.” It’s derived from a Latin verb meaning “to prop up, support,” and its definitions include the following: 1. the stable point on which a lever pivots; 2. the crux of a percussionist’s grip as he or she holds a drumstick; 3. an agent through which vital powers are exercised. I suggest you meditate on where the metaphorical fulcrums are in your life, and then take creative measures to give them extra care and enhance their strength.

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) I’m wearing a replica of an ancient Egyptian *atef,* a white crown surmounted by ostrich feathers. My white cashmere robe, decorated with Qabalistic sigils, was sewn for me by a Wiccan priestess. My wand is shaped like the head of a Kalao bird and once belonged to a shaman. Aided by these accessories, I gaze into my magic mirror and conjure the spirit of my deceased great–uncle Felix, a successful businessman born under the sign of Pisces. He has always been a reliable source of inside info for me in the past.

“Dear ancestor,” I murmur, “do you have an oracular revelation for my Piscean readers?”

And he replies: “Tell them their money mojo is stronger than usual. Urge them to bargain aggressively and make sure they get a percentage of the gross, not just of the net profits.”

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“Kakuro” Fill in each square in this grid with a digit from 1 to 9. The sum of the digits in each row or column will be the little number given just to the left of or just above that row or column. As with a Sudoku, you can’t repeat any digits in a row or column. See the row of three squares in the upper-right with a 10 to the left of it? That means the sum of the digits in those three squares will be 10, and they won’t repeat any digits. A row or column ends at a black square, so the two-square row in the upper-center with a 3 to the left of it may or may not have digits in common with the 10-row to its right; they’re considered different rows because there’s a black square between them. Down columns work the same way. Now solve!! psychosudoku@hotmail.com

happenings | continued from page 51 Smoking Cessation Support Group

is open to anyone who has stopped smoking and needs additional support or to those who are considering trying to stop smoking. Call 819-8032 or 819-3361.

Spinal Injury Support Group

Meets every third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Health. For information, call Jami Murray at 350-8900. Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

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Support Group for Parents of Ill Children

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

Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/backus

Teens nurturing teens

Meets the third Sunday of the month at 3 PM on the 2nd floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. This group is for teens who have a family member or loved one impacted by cancer. For more information, call 819-5704.

The Parents of Difficult Teens Group

for parents having problems with their teens and pre-teens. 353-7699.

Tourette’s Community of Savannah (TiCS)

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Meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month. For more information contact. Michelle McGee 912-224-9201 or sign up on the Facebook page Tourette’s Community of Savannah. Call for meeting place and times

Transgender Support Group

My Brothaz Home, Inc. is sponsoring this support group. For information, call Lady Maverick or George at 231-8727.

Troup Square Al-Anon Family Group

A support group for friends and family of alcoholics, with special attention to issues of adult children of alcoholics. 495-9758 or www.al-anon.alateen.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://www.uusavannah. org/

Wheeze busters

is an asthma support group for children that meets in the Rainbow Room at The Children’s Place at Candler Hospital. Call 921-3368. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reyn-

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meets Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Call Maureen Wozniak at 355-4987.

Theatre “The Visit”

GSU’s Theater and Performance program presents “The Visit”, the story of Claire Zachanassian, who returns to to her hometown to help with its financial crisis, but with strings attached. April 7-10, 7:30pm. Statesboro. $5-15. GSU PAC Box Office: 912-GSU-7999.

Volunteers America’s Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers

To help with various tasks around food bank and warehouse. Apply as soon as possible. 912-236-6750 ext 109. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, 2501 E. President St , Savannah http://www. helpendhunger.org/

CASA needs volunteers

to speak up for abused children in court for their best interests and to help ensure they are placed in safe and permanent homes. Call 447-8908.

First Steps

Become a volunteer with First Steps and provide support, education and community resources to help parents of newborns establish healthy and positive relationships with their babies. Call 819-6910.

St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Good Samaratin Clinic Needs Volunteers

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Good Samaritan Clinic in Garden City needs stellar souls to volunteer as nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Spanish interpreters and clerical staff. The Good Samaritan Clinic opened two years ago to serve people without insurance and whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty line. To volunteer call Greta Tholstrup at 429-1502.

Literacy volunteers needed

Project READ, an adult literacy program, is in need of volunteer tutors who can commit to 2 or 4 hours each week. Call Jodi at Royce Learning Center at 3544047. Royce Learning Center, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd , Savannah cs

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Diabetic Test Strips Wanted Most types, Most brands.

Will pay up to $10/box.

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Miscellaneous Merchandise 399 5PC. BEDROOM sets, includes chest-ofdrawers, nightstands, desk and headboards. All wood, cherry, oak or pine.

Priced from $100-$250/per set.

Call Mr. Dan 964-1421 A Great Deal! WASHERS/DRYERS Nice, full sized. Delivery & Hookup FREE. 4 month in-home warranty. $160/each.

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A steal at $275,000.00.call Alvin at 912-604-5898, or Realty Executives Coastal Empire 912-355-5557.

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FSBO-1818 & 1820 East 39th Street. 1BR/1BA Duplex, central heat/air, both rented. $900/month income; $85,000 OBO. Will contribute to closing.

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1203 EAST 55TH STREET 2BR/1BA Apt. Eat-in kitchen, w/d connections. $495/month, $495/security deposit.

One month free rent.

Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981

2017-1/2 E. 38th nice 3BR/1BA, $650/month plus $500 security deposit.

2019 E. 38th 1BR/1BA AS SEEN ON TLC! W/D conn. $550/month + $500 security deposit.

Both convenient to Victory Dr./Truman Parkway exit & shopping. No pets. 912-352-4391 or 658-4559

2615 CARMEL AVENUE Located at DeRenne & LaRoche. 3BR/2BA, LR, DR, laundry room, CHA. $750/month, $750/security deposit.

Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981

•GEORGETOWN: Better than new & OWNER FINANCING possible. 46 King Henry Ct. Remodeled 3BR/2-1/2B Townhome. $109,900.

Convenient to Armstrong & HAAF. •WATERFRONT!!

530 Wilmington Island Rd. 1.7ac with 140’ on Turner’s Creek just off Wilmington River.

Dock/Floating dock.

2BR/2BA cottage, detached garage/workshop. $849,900.

•WILMINGTON: Woodridge.

12 Moss Ct. 3BR/2BA. Great room with fp, screened porch, garage, quiet cul-de-sac. $219,900.

•COLONIAL VILLAGE: 10602 Sugar Bush- All brick.

Upgraded 3BR/2B on large corner lot. Only $169,900.

JAN LYNES 912-898-1600 or 912-508-2001

*REDUCED* $104,900 2BR/1BA. new AC, kitchen, and bathroom. Garage, backyard.

912-656-3802 OPEN HOUSE Sat./Sun. 102 Quail Xing, off Middleground Rd. for rent 855

1020 East Anderson

1 & 2 bedroom apartments. $450-$600 per month. Available now.

On the busline, Anderson @ Waters. 604-9997 Homefinders Realty.

1713 E. 39TH STREET Off Hibiscus 3BR/1BA, LR w/fireplace, washer/dryer connections, central heat/air. $625/month, $625/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981 bUY. sELL. FREE!

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1802 GEORGIA AVENUE 2BR/1BA, eat-in kitchen, LR, deck off kitchen. $695/month, $695/security deposit.

Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981 1921 REYNOLDS STREET 2-story (master suite upstairs, private bath, large closet)2BR downstairs, full bath, LR, DR, kitchen, laundry room, outside storage, new paint, new carpet $795/month, $795/sec. deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realt y 912-231-1981

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1944 CAPITAL Street: 2BR/ 1BA, LR, DR, Kitchen, CH&A, Section 8 or Rent. $750 per month.

Call 912-356-5384 or 912-660-4297 19 ROPEMAKER COURT: 3/4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths.

No pets. Credit check. $1200/monthly.

Call 912-897-6646 or 912-547-7130 1-room efficiency carriage house apt at E. 45th St btw Reynolds & Battey Circle. Access to beautiful garden, nonsmoker, references required, $500/month, 1-month security.

912-231-0243 or 912-368-5971

204 Baker st. 2BR/1BA, no CH&A, $475/month, $100 deposit.

Call Mitchell 912-323-8334.

210 E. 66TH STREET 3BR/2BA, walk-in closets, large LR, DR, spacious laundry room, detached 2-car garage & storage, fenced yard. $895/month, $895/security deposit.. Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Apt. for Rent in West Savannah. Convenient to Downtown, Garden City. $450/m. Section-8 Welcome.

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2112 EAST 62ND STREET 3BR/1BA, eat-in kitchen, LR, wood floors, central heat/air, fenced yard, carport, utility & laundr y room. $750/month, $750/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981

2113 East 58th St, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, new furnished kitchen & new bath, total electric, CH&A, $700/mo, $700/deposit. 727-3106 21 DYCHES DRIVE Paradise Park. 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, LR, eat-in kitchen, den w/fireplace, sunroom, laundry room w/work area, carport, fenced yard. $995/month, $995/security deposit.

Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981 245 HOLLAND DRIVE #7 Off Holland Drive, 1BR/1BA, LR, DR, laundry room, porch $575/month, $575/sec. deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realt y 912-231-1981

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(912)925-4815 Spacious 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartments for only $600 monthly. Limited number available. Call or come in today!

2BR/1.5BA APARTMENT, Largo/Tibet area $625/month plus $625/deposit.

Call 704-3662 or 656-7842 3Bedrooms/1Bath, large backyard, quiet neighborhood, new carpet, freshly painted, central heat/AC, large patio, right off Sunset Blvd.

3228 Martha. $775/mo.

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3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, located in Berwick Plantation, LR, DR, 2-car garage. $1150/m, $1150/deposit. no smoking. 912-495-0581.

3BR/2BA NICE House, nice area.

3yr. option. Call 404-826-0345

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419 EAST 56TH STREET 2BR/1.5BA, den w/fireplace, new carpet, hardwood floors in LR & DR, carport in back, storage. $795/month, one month free, $795/security deposit.

Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981

901 JEFFERSON STREET (W. Bolton)Upper apt.

2BR/1BA, LR w/FP, climb stairs to upstairs apt., sep. DR w/FP, galley kitchen, high ceilings, extra crown molding, w/d conn. $875/month, $875/sec. deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realt y 912-231-1981

507 EAST 51ST STREET, APT. B Upstairs 2BR/1BA, LR w/FP, DR, sunroom, eat-in kitchen, with washer/dryer connections. $750/month, $700/sec. deposit. One month free rent. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 912-231-1981 ConneCtsavannah.Com Online listings & cOntent

610B MAGAZINE AVENUE: 2BR Apartment, Living room, dining room, kitchen, carport, fencedin, secure yard, front & back porch.

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3BR/1.5BA, LR, DR, fenced yard. $825/month, $825/security deposit. Call Helen Miltiades Realty 912-231-1981

660 W. 42nd St2BR apt.

CH&A, $550/mo+security •2018 Live Oak St: 3BR large upstairs apt. $650/mo+security

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Call Lester 912-234-5650 or 912-313-8261 741 EAST WALDBURG: 2BR/1BA, CH&A, hardwo o d f l o o r s. $675/month. Call Felicia at 912-844-0694 or Gary 508-2397 79 BELMONT STREET 3BR/1 Bath, large backyard. $800 per month.

Pets welcome. Section 8 Approved.

Call 912-210-9545 901 JEFFERSON STREET Lower Apt. 2BR/1BA, LR w/fireplace, separate DR w/fireplace, galley kitchen, high ceilings, extra crown molding, w/d conn. $895/month, $895/security deposit. One month free rent. Call Helen Miltiades Realty, 912-231-1981

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APARTMENT, NEWLY RENOVATED & On AUGUSTA AVENUE and MCINTYRE. •DOWNSTAIRS DUPLEX2BR/1BA, CH&A, $600/month.

Call 912-659-9726 or 912-925-9796 or email:

for rent 855 APT/CONDO FOR RENT: GROVE STREET-1BR, 1BA Apt, furnished kitchen, $525.

DUANE COURT-2BR, 1BA Apt, furnished kitchen, $650.

WINDSOR CROSSING CONDO-total electric, 2BR, 2BA, $650 + $25/water.

LEHIGH DRIVE-2BR, 1BA, furnished kitchen $675.

FLOWERING PEACH CT.-Quiet location, near Sav’h Mall, 2BR, 2BA, furnished kitchen $775.

GEORGETOWN-2BR, 2BA, furnished kitchen $795.

HOMES FOR RENT 232 DYCHES DR-3BR, 2BA home, furnished kitchen $900.

RICHMOND HILLPiercefield, 3BR/2BA, furnished kitchen $925.

POOLER-WILLOW LAKES, 3BR/2BA, furnished kitchen $975.

PT. WENTWORTH-3BR, 2BA, furnished kitchen $925.

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AVAILABLE NOW: 3BR/1.5BA on dead-end street. Carport, washer/dryer hookup, new interior/exterior paint, new wood laminate floors throughout, DR, LR, AC. Near schools and HAAF. $869/month. No section 8; No smoking.

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for rent 855 AVAILABLE NOW! FOUR BEDROOM HOUSES 10804 White Bluff Rd-$1400 THREE BEDROOM HOUSES 2 Soling Ave. $850 2127 Glynnwood Ave. $825 1734 E.33rd St. $825 1702 E. 35th St. $800 1919 Causton Bluff $750 2012 Nash St. $795 TWO BEDROOM HOUSES 1507 E. 48th St. $850 122 Inglewood Dr$750 APT/TOWNHOUSE Three Bedrooms 303 Gallery Way $1050 Two Bedrooms124 Hidden Lake $900 6301 Walden Park $900 1107 E. 57th St. $575 1130 E. 53rd St. $550 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038

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HALCYON BLUFF. Unique executive-style 3-bedroom/2-bath home on quiet street.

Sunken LR, wood floors, dishwasher, ceiling fans, garage, CH&A, fenced yard w/pretty shrubbery. $1069/month, $1399/security deposit.

Military & Police discounts available. No indoor pets. No smoking.

920-1936.

Bnet Management Inc. Savannah East 1535 East 54th Street.3BR/1BA, 1225Sqft. LR, DR, W/D connections, central heat/air, fenced yard $795/month Savannah Westside 718 West 38th Street 3BR/2BA, 1380Sqft. LR, DR, central heat/air, laundry room, fenced yard $725/month SECTION 8 WELCOME 507-1489/844-3974 COASTAL PLACE @ Tibet.

2BR/2BA Apt. Eat-in kitchen, large LR, washer/dryer connections, new carpet, 6 closets, all electric. $725/month.

912-655-4303.

CONDOMINIUM FOR RENT: 527 Tibet Avenue.

2BR, 1.5Baths. nice neighborhood near Tibet Elementary, $775/m + $700 deposit.

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CROSSROADS VILLA APT. Complex - 401 W. Montgomery Crossroads, across from Hunter, convenient location.

3BR/1BA, LR, furnished eat-in kitchen, on-site laundromat $625/month, $625/security deposit.

2BR/1BA, LR/DR combo, furnished kitchen. One month free $595/month, $595/security deposit.

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For Rent furnished 2BR/2BA Whitemarsh condo completely upgraded, 6 mo. lease $1500/m + deposit.

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DAVIS RENTALS 11515 WHITE BLUFF RD. 1BR, LR, walk-in closet, laundry room, bath $575/month. _________________ NEAR MEMORIAL: 1308 E. 67th Street 2BR/1BA, walk-in closets, laundry room $695/month. _________________ TOWNHOUSE 1812 N. Avalon Avenue. 2BR/1-1/2BA $675/month. _________________ SOUTHSIDE 127 Edgewater Rd. 2BR/2BA, walk-in closets, $795/month.

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•Duane Court & Caroline Drive: 2BR/1BA, large living room, furnished kitchen, total electric. $675/month.

•Varnedoe Drive: 2BR/1BA, furnished, kitchen, $625month.

912-897-6789 or 344-4164 Eastside- 32 Altman Circle: 3 BR, 1 BA, kitchen, dining-room, laundry, remodeled interior, CH&A, fenced yard, $800/month, $800/deposit. Available Immediately.

1-year lease.

912-507-9852 Eastside-Area: 2118 New Mexico-3BR/1BA, new CH&A, remod., furnished-kitchen, LR, laundry-room, carport, fenced yard/outside pets OK. $800/m $775/dep.

No Sect.8 912-352-8251 FOR RENT: 12 Gerald Drive. 3BR/1BA, LR, DR, Kitchen, Utility Room.

CH&A, $750/Rent, $850/Deposit.

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SECTION 8 ACCEPTED 2138 Florida Ave. 2BR, 1BA, LR, Eat-in kitchen w/range & refrigerator, CH&A, detached 2-car garage. $695/Rent, $650/Deposit.

329 Woodley Rd. Southside, Total Electric, CH&A, 3BR, 2B, Living room, Den, Kitchen/Dining, W/D connections. large fenced corner yard. $975/Rent & $950 Deposit.

10 Douglas Ct. Bloomingdale, Spacious 3BR/2B, LR, Sun room, Large eat-in kitchen w/SS appliances, Multi-level Deck, 2-car Garage, Privacy Fence $1,150/Rent & $1,100/Deposit.

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•GEORGETOWN: 15 Barrington Cr3BR, 2BA. Garage.

Fenced yard. $1,000 mo •ARDSLEY PARK: 430 E 54th- 3BR, 2½BA. HDWD floors. F/P,. Sep dining.

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Privacy fenced. $1,375 mo. includes yard maint.

•3705 Atlanticstudio apartment with washer/dryer $475. mo.

•KENSINGTON PARK: 317 KensingtonLarge 3BR, 2BA. Living/dining. Eat in kitchen. Den & bonus room. $1,295 mo.

•Wilmington Island: G-10 Tabby LaneRenovated, 2BR/2BA condo, pool, tennis, $875/month JAN LYNES 912-898-1600 or 912-508-2001

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for rent 855 Heritage Place/Corner & Row Apartment Homes SPRING SENSATION SPECIAL! 1st MONTH FREE!!!

SPRING SENSATIONAL Closeout at Heritage Place/ Corner & Row Apartment Homes, located at 1901 Florence St., Savannah, GA 31415. BLOOMING Prices starting at $474.00! Call us today at 912-234-8420 and apply for your new home today. Pamper yourself with our affordable city living and enjoy a spacious 2 Bedroom with Controlled Access, Media Center & Fitness Center, Centrally located and CAT Accessible, Resident Services, After School Program, Playground, Washer Dryer Connections, 24 Hour Maintenance and Clothes Care Center. Affordable Style, Perfect Location. Hurry, we’re almost FULL. HOLLAND PARK/Southside Townhouse. 3BR, 2.5BA w/fireplace & attached garage. $750/month +deposit.

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Home For Rent: renovated, clean 2BR/1BA, new kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, hardwood floors, CH&A. References & employment required. 1314 E. 54th Street. $525/rent, $525/deposit. Section-8 welcome to apply.

912-897-0985

House for rent - Wilmington Island, Battery Creek Plantation 120 Ropemaker- 3BR/2 full Bath, living room, dining room, central heat/ac, laundry room, fenced yard, 5 mins. to school and groceries! $850/m + $800 deposit.

Call 912-308-4127 (daytime) or 912-897-4836 (after 6pm).

Kensington Park- 3BR brick home, large fenced backyard, big utility room, carpor t, $900/month, $800 deposit. Call for appt.

912-897-5570.

912-441-4109.

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Large Furnished Efficiency. Very nice, includes utilities, cable, washer & dryer. $200/week. $200/deposit.

912-236-1952

RENT: DUPLEX 1510 E. 53rd. 3-bedroom, 2-bath house. $895/month plus deposit $895. Call Alex @ 912-401-5710, Days/Nights/Weekends, email: alexcerbone@gmail.com ROOMS FOR RENT: Clean, secure, central heat/air, ceiling fan, cable, electric, stove and refrigerator, washer/dryer. Near Library and bus route. Furnished. $150 weekly. John Simmons, 912-844-5865.

ROOMS FOR RENT, Southside location, Move-in Ready Now! Deposit of $110. 1st week free! $125/week, includes utilities. Call: 272-5396.

SANGRENA WOODS-POOLER: Completely renovated 3BR/2BA, new appliances, inground pool, screened porch, garage,workshop, privacy fenced-in yard. $1275/month. 748-8493, 660-3277 or 660-7852.

SOUTHSIDE- Hampstead Oaks Two bedroom, 1.5bath townhouse apt, total electric, $600/month with washer & dryer $625.

Call Debra at 912-356-5656

VERY NICE •3BR/1BA, furnished kitchen, central heat/air, all new. 5637 Emory Drive. $750/monthly.

Call 912-507-7934 or912-927-2853

LEASE with Option: 3 Houses, 3BR/1BA LR, DR, Kitchen, CH&A $700-$850.

Call 912-507-7875 or 356-5384.

MOBILE HOMES: Available for rent. Located in mobile home park.

Starting at $450 per month and up.

912-658-4462 or 925-1831.

NEAR SAVANNAH STATE 2BR/1BA, separate LR & DR, furnished kitchen w/d hook-ups, oversized rooms, $625/mo, +deposit. 912.398.6038 NICE BRICK Apartment, clean, 1BR/1BA, LR, DR, kitchen, stove/refrigerator, washer/dryer, ceiling fans, window A/C. $650/month plus deposit.

Call 912-233-7457 ONE BEDROOM Efficiency: Off Skidaway, near college. Fully Furnished, includes water, cable & electric. $135/weekly plus $135/deposit. Call 912-675-0062.

Oversized 2nd floor, 5-room apartment.

2BR/ 1.5BA, loads of closets, hardwood floors, stove, refrigerator, CH&A, No pets or smoking.

Near everything! Shown by appt only. $650/mo +1 months deposit.

912-351-9129 or jacqui713@att.net

REDUCED! •22-B Mastick3Beds, 2baths, large, all electric. $675 •519 Vinson2BR Very cute. fenced yard, large storageshed. $715 257-6181 RENT: DUPLEX 1110 E. 53rd. 2-bedroom, 1-bath $550/month plus deposit $550. One block off Waters Ave., close to Daffin Park.

Call Alex, 912-401-5710, Days/Nights/Weekends, email:alexcerbone@gmail.com

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kitchen furnished.

Country atmosphere. 3BR/1BA, $785/month plus deposit.

4BR/2BA $895/month plus deposit. No section 8. 234-0548 Sylvan Terrace Subdiv.

Available May 1st: Brick 3BR/2BA, Living Room, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Den, Laundry Room, Fenced Backyard. Can be seen April 25th by Appt. For More Info: 912-355-6651 TWO 2BR APTS. FOR RENT 1511 East 33rd: 2BR w/ceiling fans, window AC, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator. $525/month, $525/deposit.

1408-1/2, upper, E.38th.

2BR, eat-in kitchen, ceiling fan, window AC $725/month, $725/deposit. We pay all utilities.Serious inquiries only. 234-6150

UPCHURCH ENTERPRISES 912-354-7737

32 GOEBEL Avenue: 3BR/1.5BA garage apt. $800/month.

1 REDDING Court off Hwy. 17 on private culdesac. 3BR/2BA duplex$1200/month.

Wilmington Island Duplex: 3BR/2BA, Water included, $895/month, 912-897-6789 or 912-344-4164.

CommerCial ProPerty For rent 890 116 Randolph St. 6,000 sq. ft. at the end of Broughton St. showroom + warehouse + sign.

8400 Abercorn St. between Fairmont & Montgomery Crossroads, retail/office, 1900 sq. ft. up to 3000 sq. ft.

Call E.C. Realty Co. 912-441-2649 BUY. sELL fREE!

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rooms for rent 895 DOWNTOWN & SOUTHSIDE 1st week $100. 2nd week until star ting $125/week. Furnished rooms w/cable-tv, WI-FI, free-laundry & off-street parking. All utilities included. Minimum deposit $50 required. See online at: http://savannahrooms.cjb.net Call 912-220-8691 912-604-1890 FURNISHED EFFICIENCY: 1510 Lincoln St. $135/week or $145/week for double occupancy, Includes microwave, refrigerator, stove, & utilities! Call 912-231-0240 FURNISHED Studio apts @ Quail Run Lodge, airport location. Newly remodeled, includes all utilities, cable, broadband internet, room service, onsite restaurant/lounge. $169/week.

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Kitchenette Rooms For Rent

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$3200 OBO

LARGE VICTORIAN with windows on two sides, across from library, nicely furnished, all utilities.

TV/cable/internet, washer/dryer, $140/week. $504/month.

912-231-9464 Other apts. avail.

LOOK THIS WAY FOR A PLACE TO STAY

Furnished, affordable room available includes utility, cable, refrigerator, central heat/air. $115-$140 weekly, no deposit.

Call 912-844-3609 NEED A ROOM? STOP LOOKING! Great rooms available ranging from $115-$140/weekly. Includes refrigerators, cable w/HBO, central heat/air.

No deposit.

Call 912-398-7507.

NO DEPOSITLIMITED TIME! NEAR MEMORIAL/ W. CHATHAM East Savannah •ROOMS $100 & UP• Furnished, includes utilities, central heat and air, Comcast cable, television, washer/dryer. Hardwood floors, ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. 5 minutes to Memorial Hospital.

Call 912-210-0181.

Seeking a Roommate2BR, shared bath, full kitchen, central heat/ac, cable, near downtown, safe environment. $500/m, $150/wk. no smoking/pets.

912-236-9013

Week at a Glance

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transportation 900

cars 910 Utilities & Cable Included Rent can be paid weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

Disability, Unemployment, & Government checks accepted. Call for prices.

912-308-3806

cars 910

1984 BUICK HEARSE. Good condition. New paint. Best Offer. Please call Steve at 1-912-396-1247

LINCOLN TOWNCAR, 1997. Fully loaded, AC/heat, strong V8 engine, stereo sound, alarm system, keyless entry, CC, tilt, leather interior. Very well maintained. For more info, 912-323-1673.

CADILLAC Seville, 1994STS 126k miles, runs good, has rims and tires, $3500.

Call David: 912-429-1685 CHEVROLET Cavalier LS, 1997-4-door, runs & drives great!

Clean,AC,CD, new brakes, water pump, belt & plug-wires, oil changed. $2400.

912-312-3853 Excellent Condition CHEVROLET Aveo, 2007- auto, cold a/c, great gas mileage, can asst in financing with stng dwn pymt $7,995.00 (912)313-9360 Excellent Condition TOYOTA Corolla, 2006- fully equiped, auto, pwr wndw, pwr lcks, tilt, cruise a/c, am/fm/cd much more $8,995.00 (912)313-9360 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced.

Insurance Claims.

We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

FORD Escort LX, 1998130K, clean in & out, runs and drives great.

Gas saver! $2400 OBO. Call 912-484-2127 FORD Escort Wagon, 1996- blue, good running work car, needs, minor repairs, at, $1000 obo. call 912-272-6101 Read Week At A GlAnce to find the best events this week. connectsavannah.com

FORD Thunderbird LX, 1994- Nice body, needs engine work. Mazda 626, 1994, needs transmission $600. Call 661-3879 or 858-2746 HONDA Hatchback SI, 1991- Lowered suspension, intake exhaust & headers, CD player, brand new tires, very clean $3100 OBO. 912-312-2849 JAGUAR S-Type, 2003$6900 automatic, all power, low miles, leather seats, campaign gold, very good cond. Call 912-323-9797

cars 910 MAZDA MIATA MX-5, 1992, 4cyl. 5-speed, new paint & spoiler. Good top & interior. Great mechanical condition. $4000.

OBO. 912-659-0097 MERCURY Cougar, 1995 for sale. Green, good body and motor, transmission needs work.

Price reduced to $750.

Call 660-7587

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OLDSMOBILE Eightyeight, 1995- good condition, runs great, AC, CD player, all pwr, $1500 or best offer.

Call 912-412-2214 Toyota Corolla, 2006not on recall list! 45k miles, automatic, very clean, in good cond. $10,900. 912-507-9463 SUVS 930 CADILLAC Escalade, 1999 - 4WD, 140K, Bose sound system, excellent condition $9300. Call 912-443-5004 Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 4X8 Motorcycle trailer w/Baxley chock for front wheel. Includes steel ramp for ease of loading.

Mounted tool box on front. Contact Jerry 912-661-2226.

VESPA Piaggio LX 150, 2008- Includes helmet.

Vespa security chain w/lock and chrome book/package rack.

912-512-0044 Boats & accessories 950 2007 Tracker 16’ Panfisher with 40 HP Mercury 4-stroke has less than 30 hours. $10,000 912-663-2445

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