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SAVANNAH LIVE! VARIETY SHOW

TRIVIA NIGHT WITH JESS SHAW

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Jess Shaw and Kevin Ryan will guide participants through an evening of trivia and self discovery at Service Brewing. Test your trivia knowledge while also competing in interactive challenge rounds to gain extra points. The first place team receives a $100 cash prize. 6:30 p.m. Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian Street. servicebrewing.com

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WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS

Discounted regional and international whiskey and bourbon selections every Wednesday at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Come try something new on the rocks, as a smoked drink, or perhaps with natural shrubs and fresh pressed juices in one of their craft cocktails. 5500 Abercorn St. Suite #36

HIGHLIGHTED PICKS FROM HOSTESS CITY HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK To have your event considered for inclusion, please send an email to happenings@connectsavannah.com. Include the event name, date, time, location with address, cost, website address for additional information, and a contact number. The submission deadline is 5PM each Friday before the following Wednesday’s edition.

Two hours of high-energy fun for all ages with singers, dancers and rockin’ live band performing Pop to Broadway and Stomp to Rock and Roll! The most fun you’ll have while in Savannah. Thurs & Sat at 8pm THE SAVANNAH THEATRE at 222 Bull St., Historic Downtown 912 233-7764 / savannahtheatre.com

Join us for an exciting lecture with this year’s Boxed In/ Break Out winning artist, Tafy LaPlanche, as she discusses the exhibition ‘N/um’. The exhibition will feature a total of five paintings by LaPlanche and will be on view in the public-facing windows of the Jepson Center on Barnard Street through April 2023. 6pm Reception 6:45pm Lecture 6-7:30 p.m. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free telfair.org

BINGO! AT ELKS LODGE

Join Elks Lodge for Bingo on Thursdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7-9 p.m. Enjoy great family fun, good food at the snack bar and many chances to win cash. Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd.

FREE YOGA ON THE BEACH AT THE THE DECK Enjoy free yoga on the Tybee sponsored by The Deck Beach Bar & Kitchen. Bring a large beach towel, your mat or a tapestry, a hat and sunglasses, water and a friend. 9-10 a.m. The Deck Beachbar and Kitchen, 404 Butler Ave.

FRIDAY 4/29

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Live improv comedy at Front Porch Improv is a Savannah tradition! Come loaded with suggestions for the quick-witted Front Porch ensemble members who will take your suggestions…and rock out hilarious unscripted scenes. frontporchimprov.com

In honor of the opening of Todd Bergert’s exhibit “An Unexpected Journey,” guests are invited to enjoy an artist reception with Todd and complimentary wine. From Canton, Ohio, Todd Bergert is a self-taught artist who utilizes the Flemish Technique, a method of oil painting favored by Johannes Vermeer and other legendary artists that begins with a detailed pencil drawing followed by the meticulous application of layers of thin coats of paint. The result is a single painting with vibrant colors, a glossy appearance and subjects that look remarkably life-like. 5-7 p.m.Plant Riverside District - Grand Bohemian Gallery, 400 West River St.Free and open to the public.

BLUEGRASS BY THE PINT WITH SWAMPTOOTH Join Service Brewing for Bluegrass by the Pint every Friday featuring live bluegrass from favorite local favorite’s, Swamptooth.6 p.m. Service Brewing Co., 574 Indian St.

comedy scene...consistently providing incredible improv comedy performances. 90 Minutes - Plus Intermission. Adult show. Not recommended for those under the age of 16 years. 210 W Victory Dr. frontporchimprov.com

SATURDAY 4/30

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FRONT PORCH IMPROV FUN HOUSE

Fun House is a never-seenbefore improvised comedy show. Using audience suggestions the actors will create original comedic scenes and games. It’s just like a live choose-your-own-adventure novel but with less reading. FRONT PORCH IMPROV has been a leading force in the

The time has come for Service Brewing’s Spring Gift Market: April 30, just in time for Mother’s Day shopping! Shop 40 local retailers, makers and wholesalers while enjoying craft beer and delicious food trucks. Free Admission and Family Friendly 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian Street. FREE 912-358-1002. events@servicebrewing.com

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Musicians & Singers Wanted! Join host Larry Broussard (of the band LAX) for Savannah’s Best Open Mic every Wednesday. Watch LIVE ON TIKTOK! (Cajuncookin). Larry plays your favorite hits and requests between sets. Call 912-713-1009 to book your 30 minutes of stage time. No cover charge! 5-11 p.m. Mint to Be Mojito Bar & Bites, 12 W State St.

THURSDAY 4/28

THE PIANO MEN LIVE ON STAGE

Three world-class singers / piano players together with a live band pay tribute to Billy Joel, Elton John, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Paul McCartney and many more. The audience will be singing along! Wednesday, Friday & Tues at 8pmTHE SAVANNAH THEATRE at 222 Bull St., 912 233-7764 / savannahtheatre.com

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The skate-able object park at Unique Design X Savannah will be designed by British Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori, in partnership with Tony Hawk’s The Skatepark Project (skatepark.org). Photo provided by Unique Design X Group.

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Telfair Museums is excited to offer local residents free weekend admission to the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy starting April 2 – August 28! Residents are invited to explore the largest museum exhibition of work by African American artist, William O. Golding, in The Art of William O. Golding: Hard Knocks, Hardships, and Lots of Experience on view at the Jepson Center, along with other featured exhibitions free of charge. Free weekend admission includes residents of the following counties: -Chatham -Bryan -Effingham -Liberty (GA) -Beaufort (SC) -Jasper (SC) Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free 912.790.8800. telfair.org

After 2 years of cancellations due to Covid, Doggie Carnival is back in Forsyth Park on Sunday May 1st 2022 from 12pm-4pm. Doggie Carnival is an annual gathering of thousands of dog lovers in Forsyth Park. The carnival has food, drinks, doggie derby, bounce houses, cotton candy, popcorn, ice cream and many dog and kid friendly games and activities. Thank you to Woof Gang Bakery for sponsoring the 20th annual Doggie Carnival! Vendor Registration Info - humanesocietysav. org/doggie-carnival... 12-4 p.m. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. Free to enjoy and tickets are on sale for games.

BEATS, BREWS + BEERMOSAS

Catch those Sunday Vibes every week at Service Brewing with beats, brews and beermosas featuring sets from local DJs, delicious food trucks and 16 beers on tap. 12:30-5:30 p.m. Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian St. servicebrewing.com

SUNSET PARTY SUNDAY

Wrap up the weekend with a Sunday Funday Sunset Party on the roof. Local DJ Doc Ock on the 1s and 2s, an amazing view, Long Drink and Herradura specials, and $3 Rosé all day. 6 - 9 p.m. Top Deck, 125 W. River Street

MONDAY 5/2

MIDTOWN MONDAYS

Savannah’s largest industry night at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Enjoy Pubstar Karaoke hosted by Shane along with DJ B-RAD playing today’s hits inbetween singers. Enjoy $4-$5 drink specials all night along with a late night menu and craft cocktail bar. The fun starts at 10pm every Monday! 5500 Abercorn St. Ste. 36

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Weekly market featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. Artisans are also featured each week. Located at 30 Meddin Dr., right behind the Historic Tybee Lighthouse. tybeeislandfarmersmarket.com

PILATES CLASS

Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (SIUMC) offers, to church and non-church members alike, basic Mat Pilates classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15-10:15 a.m., for only $5.00-$6.25 per class. Classes focus on improving core strength, posture, flexibility and muscle tone. Visit siumc. org/nurture 54 Diamond Causeway

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TRIVIA TUESDAYS

Voted one of Savannah’s best places to enjoy trivia in 2021. Enjoy video trivia hosted by Hangover Entertainment at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen. Free to play, and starts at 7pm with prizes for top 2 teams. Full menu and craft cocktail bar. 5500 Abercorn St. Suite #36

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MEET TONY ARATA

TYBEE NATIVE IS THE REASON YOU CAN’T GET GARTH BROOKS SONGS OUT OF YOUR HEAD By Alex Arango

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For Tony Arata, there’s nothing better than a great song finding its home, and being heard by the world -- a feat he describes as the “ultimate goal” for any songwriter. Arata is most well-known for writing the 1989 Garth Brooks’ hit “The Dance” which was released on Brooks’ first album. “The Dance” won song of the year at The Academy for Country Music, also receiving a nomination from The Grammys and Country Music Association.

GROWING UP ON TYBEE

Arata is a Savannah native, and grew up on Tybee Island. “It was a great place to grow up. Tybee is a small town with a small-town atmosphere, but it just happens to have a heck of a backyard,” said Arata. During his days at Johnson High School, he began developing an interest in music while sifting through his siblings’ record albums. Listening to the likes of Otis Redding and James Brown, Arata developed a deep appreciation for music, and an admiration for the hard work done by songwriters behind the scenes. “It was a couple of summers of discovery where I really fell in love with music,” said Arata. “I started learning who wrote the songs [on the albums], and realized it wasn’t necessarily written by the artist singing them. That’s probably when my interest piqued in trying to write songs.” It was not until Arata began attending Georgia Southern University (GSU) that he began playing music earnestly. While studying journalism at GSU, Arata played in duos and bands, continuing to do so after graduating.

Arata would eventually marry his wife, Jaymi, in 1984 after four years of dating. The couple were living in an apartment in Thunderbolt, when Jaymi decided that the two of them should take a chance and move to Nashville. “Jaymi gave our apartment away in Thunderbolt. She in effect called my hand on the whole affair and gave notice that we were moving in 30 days,” Arata laughed. Thirty days later on the Halloween of 1986 the two were unloading a truck full of their belongings in Nashville. This was the sum total of their plan; they had arrived in the Music City on a leap of faith. “In retrospect, it was the best of all plans because if I would have known what we were getting into, I would have never made the move because the last thing that Nashville needed was another songwriter,” said Arata. In the daytime Arata worked loading trucks for UPS, but at night he would sign up for open-mics along with other musicians and songwriters who were hoping to be heard. Arata would sing his one song –two if he was lucky- in the wee hours of the morning to

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(CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE) whoever was left in the venue. “That’s how we spent our first year in Nashville, just going out and doing that [open-mics]. The only performing I did was at these open-mic signup nights, but as fate would have it if you throw yourself out there things can happen,” said Arata. Like himself, the songwriters and musicians he met were not originally from Nashville. A majority of them were on the same boat trying to find their footing in an oversaturated environment. Although there was a sense of competition amongst songwriters, Arata explained there was also a strong sense of camaraderie through their shared struggle. Not long after moving to Nashville, Arata wandered into the Douglas Corner Café, one of Nashville’s havens for country songwriters and up-in-coming artists, which closed its doors permanently in the wake of COVID-19. It was there that Arata would meet a young man from Oklahoma who was also trying to get his foot in the door—Garth Brooks. “He had as much going on as I did, which was nothing. We were both just trying to get our foot in the door to have people either listen to our songs, or in his case be an artist,” said Arata. Brooks and Arata became fast friends and wound-up playing shows at places like The Bluebird Café - another songwriter’s Mecca in Nashville. Along with meeting Brooks, Arata also befriended Pat Alger an established country songwriter and singer from Lagrange, Georgia. Alger was one of the many people that helped show Arata the ropes in his early days in Nashville, calling Arata his “Little Brother.” “I heard him [Alger] sing a song about a road that ran through Lagrange, his mom’s hometown, and I went out to introduce myself. Pat was already a very well-established songwriter here in town [Nashville] and had hits with Kathy Mattea, Nancy Griffith and was on tour with The Everly Brothers as their opening act,” said Arata. Through Alger, Arata met people like the record producer Allen Reynolds and music producer Jim Rooney. Coincidentally, Reynolds would go on to produce Garth Brooks’ first album and “The Dance.”

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THE DANCE

The lyrics of the song are inspired by a scene from the film Peggy Sue Got Married. Where Kathleen Turner goes back in time and rejects her husband’s marriage proposal. The decision has consequences when her children cease to exist. “You can’t change this element of your life without changing every other element of your life. That scene hit me in a big way,” said Arata One night at the Bluebird Café Brooks heard Arata play “The Dance” for the first time. Brooks promised that if he ever signed a record deal, he would cut the song. “The Dance” spent three years being rejected, before eventually being picked up by Brooks who finally got his longawaited deal. “It [“The Dance”] had been turned down by everybody. It’s very ironic to say the best thing that happened to me as a songwriter was to be turned down, because the song may have been cut by somebody else,” said Arata. That song taught me two very important lessons about writing. One is to know when you’re not done with a song. The other is to know when you are done with a song.” Arata admitted that a major reason behind the song not getting picked up for three years was because it lacked a bridge. Every time he attempted right one, he said it would stick out like a sore thumb. The absence of a bridge was not an issue for Brooks or Reynolds, who were more than willing to take the song. The rest as they say is history. When Brooks album was finally ready, Arata was invited to listen and initially believed that “The Dance” didn’t make the cut. “I remember feeling kind of heart broken that I didn’t make the record, because I didn’t recognize the song at first. But when the guitar came in, I knew that it was “The Dance.” I had made the record,” recounted Arata. “It just proves if somebody is a true artist, they don’t just take whatever comes on a demo. They make it their own.” Following the success of “The Dance” Arata’s original songs have been cut by some of the industry’s biggest names, such as “I’m Holding My Own” for Lee Roy Parnell, “Here I Am” for Patty Loveless and “Dreaming with My Eyes Open” for Clay Walker. He has also released three of his own albums, and is still performing live shows nationally and overseas. Arata’s soulful style and success eventually earned him a place in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012. “A lot of good things happened to me just by virtue of circumstances. I’ve just been blessed in a lot of different ways,” said Arata. For more information on Tony Arata visit tonyarata.com

Detail from Yom HaShoah Art Project by 8th Grade Class at Savannah Country Day School.

Yom HaShoah

Savannah Community to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day Shoah is the Hebrew word for catastrophe. It is the term used to describe the catastrophic destruction of six-million European Jews between 1938 and 1945. Each year, Yom HaShoah is the day set aside to remember those who suffered, those who fought, those who perished and those who survived. Savannah’s observance of Yom HaShoah will take place Thursday, April 28 at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Prior to the Yom HaShoah observance, the Savannah Jewish Federation sponsored the annual Holocaust Art & Writing Contest for Chatham County middle and high school students. The entries are exhibited in the Jewish Educational Alliance (JEA) Art Gallery throughout the month of April. Art and Writing contest winners will be recognized during the evening program. In the JEA Art Gallery is also “Anne Frank in Translation,” a traveling exhibit from the Kennesaw State University Museum of History and Holocaust Education. This 8-panel traveling exhibit illuminates the process of commemoration and the role played by editors, publishers, translators, playwrights, curators, composers, and performers. The exhibit helps visitors understand Anne Frank’s enduring popularity and legacy as a symbol of the Holocaust while complicating the inevitability with which this phenomenon is often approached by people who have read Anne Frank’s diary. The Day of Remembrance observance will begin at 9:00 am in the JEA front lobby with the Reading of the Names. Throughout nine and a half hours, community members take 15 minute shifts to read the names of the children who perished in the Holocaust and their memories honored. The Yom HaShoah Commemoration will begin at 7:00 pm. It will include Keynote Speaker Ted Kleisner, benedictions from the Rabbis of Savannah’s Jewish congregations and lighting memorial candles in recognition of local Holocaust survivors, their families and the original 19 families that came to live in Savannah after surviving the Holocaust 1949. The Yom HaShoah ceremony is free and open to the public. People from all faiths are invited to attend. To learn more visit savj.org/yom-hashoah.

LIVING HISTORY: Carver State Bank President & CEO Robert E. James is “In the Boardroom” with Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum

Camp Aloha

A Camp for Grieving Children

April 29 - May 1, 2022

Camp Aloha is an overnight camp for children 6 – 17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Held at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center, Camp Aloha provides structured activities and play to help campers with their grief experience, and is open to any child in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, or Liberty counties. Apply Online At www.HospiceSavannah.org/CampAloha or Call Full Circle at (912) 303-9442

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With the goal of facilitating an exchange of ideas among leaders in the local area, the Southrast Georgia Leadership Forum is hosting its first “In the Boardroom” session. “In the Boardroom” will provide an opportunity for participants to hear from prestigious industry leaders who will share valuable insights about their careers, and the life experiences that set them on the path to success. The first “In the Boardroom” session will take place Tues. May 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kehoe Iron Works building, located at 660 E Broughton St. The keynote speaker will be Robert E. “Bob” James. James is the Chairman of the Board and President of Carver State Bank, which is one of the oldest blackowned banks in America, having opened its doors in 1927. James recently celebrated his 50-year anniversary with Carver State Bank. He entered the position in December of 1971 at the age of 24, making him one of the youngest individuals to become the President of a banking institution in the country. A living piece of history, James holds the distinction of being the longest-serving African American President of a banking institution. He was also among the first African Americans to be accepted into Harvard Business School, which is where he received his MBA. With James at the helm, Carver State Bank continues to fulfill its mission, which is to “provide the building blocks to financial freedom” to thousands of people in the community they serve. “Bob James is an icon in our community for the work he’s done with Carver State Bank,” said Michael Traynor, consultant for Morris Multimedia. “Leading [the bank] through its years, in its 95th anniversary this year, we believe he has a lot to offer from his experiences that will make for a very good session for the folks who are going to attend,” he continued. As an active leader in the community, James has served on several boards and is a member of numerous organizations including the National Bankers Association, Community Development Bankers Association, and Georgia Bankers Association among others. “He has really made a difference across the board in how our community works together to find solutions to solve problems. And so, he’s an excellent example of the type of individual we want to have as leaders in our community,” Traynor added. At “In the Boardroom”, participants have the unique opportunity to hear James speak candidly about his decisions and how they positioned him for success. According to Traynor, the event will be an exciting learning experience that will equip participants with the information they need to take their careers to the next level: “I think participants are going to learn about the leadership that is necessary to run a successful business. . . [They’ll also] learn about the experiences that Mr. James has had over the years and how he’s made the bank so successful, and how you as an individual can also make your leadership successful in whatever you’re going to do.” This is an exclusive opportunity to hear from one of Savannah’s brightest leaders. Tickets are just $25 per person, which includes lunch and refreshments. Scan the QR code below to purchase tickets. - By Chantel Britton

Life is Hello, Life is Goodbye.

COMMUNITY PETS OF THE WEEK Each week, we will highlight pets available for adoption from local rescue organizations. In April, we are featuring Renegade Paws Rescue.

RIZZOLI

AGE: 2 YEARS COLORS: GREY AND VELVET WEIGHT: 60 LBS If you’re looking for a young velvet house hippo, look no further than Rizzoli! Rizzie, as she is called in her foster home, has fully realized the beauty of the couch and snuggles (she has the softest fur). If not on your lap, she can also be found in the backyard endlessly entertained by squirrels, or in her crate entertained with a good bone. She loves people and is kid friendly, crate trained, and dog friendly with proper introductions. She would do great as an only dog, included on cuddles and adventures, or in a home with siblings that match her energy, she’s still a young girl who loves to play after all!

NILA

AGE: 7 YEARS COLOR: BRINDLE WEIGHT: 70 LBS

In The Boardroom - Robert E. James Join us “In the Boardroom” for an opportunity for participants to get in the room with leaders of regional organizations to get candid insight about what makes them successful and perhaps some of their missteps. This gives leaders the opportunity to directly hear from those doing great work and gives the leader an opportunity to share and give back to those that are trying to learn how to take themselves and their organizations to the next level.

Do you ever just go out in the yard and soak up the warm sun? Then head back inside to cuddle on the couch, never worrying about silly things like potty training, excessive chewing, or crate training? That’s the life that Nila leads. A mature lady at 7 years young, she has the training (ask her to shake!) but still has spunk. She loves to run and jump around in her yard, then settle in for a good nap. She never misses her dinner time and she’ll make sure you don’t either! Nila would be great as an only dog, she’d love a fellow homebody and all the butt scratches to herself, and she also does well with one or two best dog friends to hang with like she does at her foster’s house.

The May 10 speaker is Robert E. “Bob” James, Chairman of the Board and President of Carver State Bank. He is also Chairman of Carver Financial Corporation.

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Saturday, April 30 is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, and Renegade will be having an adoption event at Crystal Beer Parlor from 3 to 5 p.m.

NOTE: APRIL IS HEARTWORM PREVENTION MONTH so it’s important for pet owners to remember their monthly preventatives. Since heartworm is spread through mosquito bites, there really is no ‘off’ season in the South. There is treatment for heartworm, but it is difficult and hard on both the pet and owner. As a rescue, Renegade Paws covers the cost of treating our heartworm positive dogs, even after they have been adopted.

May 10 I 11:30 - 1:30 pm Kehoe Iron Works 660 E broughton st

scan the qr code to purchase tickets $ 25 per person, includes lunch & Refreshments

Volunteers at Renegade Paws Rescue are dedicated to providing the highest level of care for unwanted, abused, or injured dogs in the Coastal Empire. The nonprofit organization is determined to find a forever home for every animal who comes through their doors

renegadepawsrescue.org 912.570.5032

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Avaloo Hemp opens Savannah shop as childhood friends keep on selling By Travis Jaudon @JaudonSports

Savannah) are already carrying our products, so we’re excited to start doing that ourselves down here.” Largely dealing in wholesale Cannabidiol (CBD) and Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC) sales, Avaloo is one of many companies in the hemp industry who have taken advantage of Georgia’s decision to legalize the growing of hemp products within the state. In 2019, Governor Brian Kemp signed the Georgia Hemp Farming Act into law, allowing the product to be grown and sold in the state for the first time since the 1970’s. Delta-8 is federally legal thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, but 13 states still classify it as an illegal controlled substance. Now, Georgia farmers will be part of a hemp industry which experts predict will reach $1.9 billion in product sales for the year 2022. Unlike many hemp shops selling herbal products, Avaloo doesn’t need to depend on finding and purchasing goods with which to stock its stores. Instead, they grow it all themselves. From their farm, to their stores, to your pocket. The list of Avaloo’s offerings is lengthy, but Chosewood and Moen agree that Delta-8 is by far their biggest seller. Recently, Delta-8 has had a rocky road towards legality. Delta-8 and other THC variants were removed from Georgia’s controlled substances list in 2019, provided that they’re derived from hemp carrying no more than 0.3% THC. For reference, marijuana plants can contain as much as 30% THC levels. “The way we describe Delta-8 is that it is kind of a ‘happy medium’ between CBD and Marijuana,” said Moen when asked to define it. “It is certainly milder and less intense than using actual marijuana and I think that appeals to a lot of people who don’t use marijuana because of paranoia or any number of side effects associated with it.” Earlier this year in Gwinnett County, convenience stores and hemp shops alike

were raided and had their products tested by officials for validity and legality. Many of the businesses selling CBD products were found to be violating the law based on the THC levels found. Avaloo’s Gainesville shop has never had any legal issues with any of its products, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t closely monitoring any and all legislation pertaining to hemp. “We’ve had the privilege of selling our products to so many Georgians over these last few years,” Chosewood said. “We are staying on top of this and listening to these things because the fact is this: We know the Farm Bill and we know that our intent is true to what the Farm Bill allows.” When asked how they met each other and how the business venture first began, both Chosewood and Moen agreed that they were business partners almost as soon as they became friends. “Our mothers introduced us to each other at a local park when we were maybe 3-years-old,” said Chosewood, while chuckling at his recollection. “We became pretty close like 10 years later when we both moved to the same high school and had the same thought process as far as business goes. “I think I remember us starting almost immediately trying to sell and trade whatever we could. We sold Jet Skis. We sold boats. We were buying imported shoes and selling them. We sold Ray-Ban sunglasses from the back of (Moen’s car) before and after school too. We’ve done everything together, and we haven’t ever really done business without each other since.” Now, the 24-year-old childhood friends can sell out of Savannah’s Avaloo Hemp Shop. And, if the past is any indication, they’ll be successful in doing so. Avaloo Hemp Shop is located at 106 W. Gwinnett St., open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. INSTAGRAM: @ AvalooSavannah; @AvalooUSA

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Savannah’s newest hemp shop opened its doors at 106 West Gwinnett Street on March 17 with big plans for its future. Avaloo Hemp Shop by Forsyth Park is the second store location launched by Avaloo Inc., a CBD/Hemp company founded in 2020 by childhood friends Michael Chosewood and Henry Moen (among others) in the North Georgia Mountains of Sautee. Coupled with Chosewood’s success spearheading the wholesale component of the company, Avaloo’s original store location doing well in Gainesville led to the recent expansion into the Savannah market. Being a Georgia based business, it was important for Chosewood, Moren and the three other primary Avaloo owners to find another peach state city in which to sell its products. Savannah, they say, was the perfect spot. “We looked into a lot of different places for our second shop location,” said Chosewood in a March phone call with Connect from his residence in Nicaragua (about 40 minutes north of Costa Rican border). “(Savannah) really is a perfect fit for us and we are excited to be a part of everything going on there.” “Tourists coming to Georgia may not know where Gainesville is, and they may not know about Athens where the University of Georgia is. But what they do know is Savannah, and that Savannah is blowing up as far as the nightlife and tourism and what the city has to offer for those who live there and those who vacation there.” If Savannah is the go-to destination for Georgian tourists, Avaloo hopes to be the city’s go-to location for consumers of Hemp and CBD products. Avaloo hemp products are already being sold in 3,000 stores across nine states, but the goal is to keep growing, in order to keep growing. Moen, 24 was the “boots on the ground” portion of Avaloo’s Savannah operation. The Gainesville resident spent a month in Savannah getting the store ready to open, and before the new store was ready to go, one could find him spending his days painting, cleaning, organizing and otherwise prepping for what was to come. He sees the Savannah location as the next step of many for Avaloo. “We have a really good product first off, and we have great branding which also helps us to get the word out,” Moen said during an early March interview at the Savannah Avaloo Hemp Shop. “We have a great team of people who have supported us along the way. Most of the stores (in

‘Portals to Hell’ checks out SAV Theatre

Katrina Weidman and Jack Osbourne of the Travel Channel’s paranormal investigative show “Portals to Hell” in the Historic Savannah Theatre. Photo provided by Discovery +

By Chantel Britton

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Dating back to 1818, the historic Savannah Theatre is long rumored to be the site of much paranormal activity. Multitudes flock to the theater each year to go on one of their nightly investigations in pursuit of a haunting experience. But recently, the Savannah Theatre hosted some noteworthy guests, namely Katrina Weidman and Jack Osbourne of the Travel Channel’s paranormal investigative show “Portals to Hell.” The theatre’s own paranormal investigator Mike Eder led Weiman and Osbourne on a tour through the facility. With 16 years of paranormal investigation under his belt, Eder was glad to be joined by Weidman and Osbourne. “It’s really refreshing to see investigators investigating the right way,” he expressed. The night of the tour, there wasn’t too much activity. “We hadn’t had a show [at the theater] in four days,” he began, “when there are shows, we have a lot more activity. Anybody that passes here, they want to perform,” he added. Despite it being a relatively quiet night, there was an exciting takeaway. “One thing that was really incredible was we were asking questions into the spirit box,” which is a specialized piece of equipment believed to detect audible spirits in the building. “And we said, we know you’re here, why aren’t you talking to us. And the answer we received was ‘new people.’” Perhaps the spirits get a little shy when new visitors come by. Shortly thereafter, they heard spirits calling Eder and Micah Watkins, the other investigator at the theater, by name. Without giving too much else away, Eder said that the events of the night definitely corroborated things to be known about paranormal activity at the theater. Spots are available to go on a haunting tour of the Savannah Theatre, open to the public. There are investigations starting at 10:30 p.m. six nights a week. If you’re reluctant, Eder had some reassuring words: “The theater is what I call a ‘positive haunts’ location,” meaning that in more than 300 investigations, there has never been any malevolent activity. “People can expect a fun, safe experience, not having to worry about something following them home or being harmed while there,” he explained. Call the Savannah Theatre Box office at (912) 233-7764 if you’re interested in booking a paranormal tour. And be sure to catch the Savannah Theatre in the upcoming episode of “Portals to Hell,” which will air on Travel Channel Saturday, April 30 at 10 p.m.

SAVANNAH AFRICAN ART MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

The Savannah African Art Museum (SAAM) have announced three summer internship programs for college students starting in May 2022. The three internships focus on curatorial, education and collections management. All SAAM internships will be located at the museum located at 201 E. 37th St. Through these internships, SAAM is hoping to provide both educational experiences, and to also educate a younger generation on the history and culture of African art. The internships will offer multileveled capstone projects that will provide hands on experience to interns. Depending on what internship an applicant chooses, they can learn anything ranging from how to care for a priceless artifact, design museum exhibits and how to engage effectively with the public. The curatorial internship’s capstone project consists of five major stages, which each stage building upon the previous. Interns will learn and develop skills that will allow them to carry out their role as a professional museum curator. “The main premise of a curatorial internship is creating a capstone project that builds upon an overall theme or idea that an exhibit would rotate around. Interns are putting in practice with exhibition design, research, and didactic wall copy,” said Billie Stultz the founding director and chief curator at SAAM. For students interested in pursuing a career in museum education, SAAM’s Educational internship will offer a capstone project with three separate options. Interns have the option to plan and create group activities, such as arts and crafts projects. Other options include designing a project to present in front of groups, or designing and implementing educational outreach initiatives. The Collection Management internship focuses primarily on learning skills related to condition reports, object conservation, and how to catalog objects on a digital data base. The capstone for this internship will require interns to do condition reports on three unique objects that present a variety of conservation and cataloguing challenges. Billie Stultz the founding director and chief curator at SAAM noted that student interns bring fresh perspectives, and highlight things that can be overlooked. “A perfect example would be what we have on display currently in our rotating exhibit space. It’s a former intern project from two or three years ago focused on cowrie shells,” said Stultz. The SAAM is a nonprofit institution that introduces audiences to African art and culture. SAAM’s mission is to provide engaging experiences that educate and start conversations about the power, diversity and spirituality of African art. To for apply for internships find out more information on SAAM, visit their website www.savannahafricanartmuseum.org. - By Alex Arango

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the vision is for students and or tourists to hang out and cool off in the middle of the day. It will eventually also double as event space. I believe this is going to do very well. I can say that knowing full well that some residents of the neighborhood on that end of Broughton Street will be disappointed not having a full service restaurant in that space. But I can also say that because I can see what that end of downtown needs. It needs a spot to dive into for protection from the heat in the Summer months with options for a quick bite or sip of something refreshing. Hioctane or not. You’ve got plenty of options for a sit down meal downtown. This one is going to be perfect for a hit and run. Including breakfast burritos and tacos. They’ll open at 7:30 every morning. The back room

has a television in there so you are invited to hang for a little bit. I imagine the downstairs will as well. They will have some logistics to workout once they start seeing heavy volume, but I’m sure it will be sorted out in time. The renovation is beautiful. It’s very bright, modern and welcoming inside yet housed in a building that was once a grocery store toward the end of the 1800’s. The energy will be different, that’s for sure. The crowd will almost certainly be younger on average and that’s a good thing. Then, 20 years from now it will be their turn to Facetime their friends about that Mexican place we had on the corner of Broughton and Price. Same as it ever was, right?

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In a city as old as this one, it never takes long at all to find someone with a ‘remember when’ story to tell. If you spend any kind of time downtown Savannah on the regular, you’ve more than likely heard your fair share. In my line of work, I’ve heard dozens over the years. Similarly, whenever food and the Eastern end of Broughton Street comes up with someone who’s been around for a minute, you can count on hearing about Juarez Mexican Restaurant. Juarez enjoyed such a stellar reputation in its hey day that when it finally closed, it seemed like the locals were obsessed with another Mexican restaurant going into that space. Of course, that never happened. One local group took a shot at a couple of different concepts but the magic just never returned. I think it is about to. Java Burrito Company is the name of the new fast-casual restaurant to open on the corner of Broughton and Price Streets in the building formerly known as Juarez. They opened very quietly over the weekend, though going forward they will be closed on Mondays. Java Burrito is new to Savannah, but they’ve been around for about a decade on Hilton Head Island. What began there as a coffee shop that served tacos and burritos expanded into a very popular

mid-day oasis on that island. You want a coffee and a nosh but your girlfriend wants a margarita? Boom, they’ve got you covered. It’s not at all uncommon to see a huge line out the door at lunch time on Hilton Head Island. Yes, it’s that popular. Now they’ve expanded to our side of the Savannah River. The good news for the ‘purists’ looking to hang on to yesterday is that it is Mexican food. The bad news for that crowd is that Java Burrito is not a sit down restaurant. You order at the counter and pay, then take a number. The bounty eventually makes its way to your table. The front room is home to the bar, serving any kind of coffee you can imagine as well as beer, wine and cocktails. The back room is the taco and burrito bar. You know, party in the front, business in the back. The menu is painted on the wall. Floor to ceiling. I had a laugh Sunday afternoon watching a group of 20 sometimes float through. I overheard one young lady tell her friends “They have a Chipotle in the back!” Yes, that is your best visual. You pick your burrito or taco fillings and slide to the right until it is time to add soft drinks and pay. Though, for the record, I would not compare this food to Chipotle. I like this better. Largely because I’m just not a fan of Chipotle. It happens. For those who are familiar with the space, the downstairs area has been described to me as a ‘catch all.’ I imagine

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MADE WITH: PICKLED JALAPENOS, CUCUMBER, CILANTRO, HABANERO SIMPLE SYRUP, BULRUSH GIN Cool and refreshing with a little kick to it, the Spicy Jen is a favorite at Jen’s & Friends martini bar, which is home to more than 300 specialty martinis. The Spicy Jen got its namesake because after a few drinks, especially with a Southern accent, ‘gin’ becomes ‘jen’. Owner Jen Burch (right) talks through the recipe: “I do pickled jalapenos, cucumber, and cilantro muddled with a homemade habanero simple syrup, which is just equal parts of sugar and water steeped with some habaneros in there. . . So you muddle all that in a cup and then I take Bulrush gin . . . and then just some sour and a splash of soda on top.” Bulrush gin comes from Hilton Head, S.C., and Burch is happy to serve it: “It’s very similar to Hendrick’s but it has 9 more botanicals in it. . . It has lemon and lemongrass and ginger, and it’s just delicious. I’m not even a gin drinker, but it’s so good!”

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Pupuseria Jireh is a local restaurant that also operates a food truck, bringing the taste of El Salvador to the streets of Savannah. Featuring a mouthwatering menu full of Salvadorian delights, Pupuseria Jireh is a great option for Latin food lovers. Their signature staple is the PUPUSA, which is a beloved Salvadorian dish made of a thick flatbread and stuffed with a savory filling. Other delicious options include the FRIED CHICKEN TAQUITOS (pictured) and the PASTELITOS, which are fried pastries filled with ground beef and veggies.

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Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @PupuseriaJirehFoodTruck to find out where they’ll be next. And if you miss the food truck, visit their storefront restaurant at 309 Main St. in Garden City.

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Midtown Savannah will soon have a new spot for coffee and treats. The Cafe on 63rd is set to open in early May inside of a blue house at 513 E 63rd Street, just off of Paulsen Street. Owners Katie Siplon and Dawn Phaneuf use the back half of the building as a private work space and have turned the front rooms into a small grab-and-go style cafe and local art gallery. The menu features hot and iced coffee, donuts, bagels and pastries. Everything at the Cafe on 63rd is locally sourced. “Our coffee is Cup to Cup, our tea is Hale Tea Company, the pastries are from Auspicious, and the donuts are from The Donut Shop in Bloomingdale, which is this cute little mom-and-pop place that is incredible. Our bagels are from Midtown,” Siplon said. ‘Keepin’ it local.’” When asked what her favorite menu items were, Siplon raved about the cream cheese danishes and chocolate croissants from Auspicious Bakery, the old fashioned and frosted chocolate donuts from the Donut Shop in Bloomingdale, and “every freaking bagel” from Midtown Deli. “We pick everything up fresh, daily, so there’s no day-old food here,” Siplon said. “At the end of the day, we’re taking leftovers to the fire station next door, our neighbors, or the hospital.” The Cafe on 63rd is small, but Siplon has made room for guest seating. “We’ll get you in and out quick. Or, if you’d like to stay and hang out, we have seating and wifi. You can come do some schoolwork, some work-work, or just come watch some Netflix and disappear for a little bit,” Siplon said. Siplon has also made room for art. The walls are decorated with work by local artists that customers can actually purchase while visiting the cafe. “We’re doing it where they put their art up wherever they want, they put their Venmo up and get paid directly,” she said. Currently, paintings by Natalia Tarasova are on display at the cafe. The Cafe on 63rd is set to open the first week of May. It will be open MondayFriday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Siplon says she plans for the cafe to eventually be open on weekends as well. “I’m excited about meeting the neighbors and other fellow business owners near us,” Siplon said. “I’m excited to be serving the community out of this space.”

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FOOD & DRINK 10 PLACES TO ENJOY LUNCH FOR UNDER $10 DOWNTOWN By Chantel Britton

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Savannah has a bustling culinary scene where you can enjoy all kinds of cuisine and an array of dining experiences. You won’t have any trouble finding a great place to eat in general. But if you’re trying to stick to a budget you may need a little assistance, as downtown dining can get expensive. Whether you live here or are in town for work or play, you may be wondering where you can get a good lunch downtown without breaking the bank. This article is for you. Here are ten great places to enjoy lunch for under $10 in the Historic District: SPUDNIK Calling themselves the world’s only twice-baked potato restaurant, Broughton Street’s Spudnik has a few delicious potato bowls for under $10. Coming in at just $8.75, you can never go wrong with The Classic. It comes with bacon, sour cream and green onions. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, go for The Potatole. At just $7.95, it comes with salsa, black beans, jalapenos, sour cream, and tortilla chips. Featuring a balsamic reduction glaze and green onions, The Rustic is another great steal at $7.75.

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TOASTED BARREL Located on Montgomery St., Toasted Barrel offers artisan, contemporary varieties of your childhood favorite: the ooey, gooey, melty goodness that is the grilled cheese. Their simplest variety is a double cheddar grilled cheese for just $6. But if you want a different take on it, go for the Crispy Goat, featuring roasted beets, fig jam and balsamic. It’ll only run you $9. The Toast “Monsieur” is another fave featuring maple glazed ham, gruyere, and grain mustard. It’s just $9 also. VINNIE VAN GO-GO’S City Market’s New York Style Pizzeria, Vinnie Van GoGo’s is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. They serve a hearty, thin-crust pizza called a Neapolitan at just $4 a slice and 50 cents per topping, making it a budget-friendly option for downtown dining. SODA POP SHOPPE Soda Pop Shoppe is a local eatery on Bull St. that sells delicious sandwiches, hotdogs, ice creams, and you guessed it, soda pops. They have a full menu of affordable bites that will leave your stomach and your wallet full. Get a roast beef sandwich for just $4.89, or try a southern fave, the pimento cheese, for just $4.69. Their lauded ‘Willie’ dog, loaded with chili and hot sauce will only run you $2.49. Or try the Savannah Kraut dog for the same low price.

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ORALE TACOS If you’re a fan of taco Tuesday, head to Orale Tacos for their Tuesday ‘two-for’ specials. You can get your choice of two chicken, al pastor, or carnitas tacos for just $4. Or you can get two shrimp or fish tacos for $6. It’s a deal that you really can’t beat. SENTIENT BEAN Sitting just across from the picturesque Forsyth Park, you’ll find the Sentient Bean, a local coffee spot known for delicious vegan and vegetarian options. Try their filling BBQ tofu wrap for just $8.30 or enjoy a Zesto Pesto panini for $9.40. For a lighter option, try a bowl of soup with crostini for just $4.70. FIRE STREET FOOD Tucked away on Perry St. sits Fire Street Food, an Asian fusion restaurant serving up palate-pleasing dishes. Most of their sushi rolls come in at $9.95. Other options include the Fire House salad, which you can score for just $8.95, and the grilled chicken at the same price. It’s served with onions, bell peppers, carrots, and a sweet and spicy sauce. CLARY’S CAFE Clary’s Cafe is an Abercorn St. restaurant boasting traditional diner favorites. Enjoy their fresh Caesar salad for just $7.99 or a hot ham and cheese for $8.99. Their crisp BLT will only run you $7.99. And their juicy grilled chicken breast sandwich can be enjoyed for $8.99. FOXY LOXY Located on Bull St. across from the library, Foxy Loxy is a revered coffee shop serving up a tasty Tex-Mex menu. Try their beef & chorizo taco for just $3.75. Or enjoy their hearty Desert Fox salad for an even $6. You can add some garlic-lime chicken for $2.50 if you desire. KIM’S CAFE Family-run eatery, Kim’s Cafe is located on MLK., serving a variety of affordable plates and combos. Enjoy their succulent cheeseburger sliders for just $7.99. The pork chop sandwich is another favorite coming in at $8.25. And the overstuffed loaded baked potato will satisfy your appetite for just $5.99.

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UNIQUE DESIGN X SAVANNAH RETURNS TO TRUSTEES’ GARDEN APRIL 27-MAY 1, FEATURING INTERNATIONAL COLLECTIBLE DESIGN Skate-able object park by Yinka Ilori

Collectible design will take center stage at Trustees’ Garden when Unique Design X Savannah returns to the Kehoe Ironworks Building, located at 660 E. Broughton St., from Wednesday, April 27 through Sunday, May 1. Known for featuring innovative work by a wide range of international artists, architects and creators who make collectible design, Unique Design X has hosted successful collectible design shows in Shanghai, Paris, Moscow and Miami in recent years. In April 2021, Unique Design X Group debuted its inaugural U.S. event in Savannah, delighting attendees with genre-expanding, thought-provoking work that encouraged viewers to reconsider new ways to inhabit spaces alongside functional art and contemporary design. This year, Unique Design X Savannah will offer three complementary experiences at Trustees’ Garden:

Unique Design X Group’s curated collectible design show, A NEW SPACE AGE, will be based in the Kehoe Ironworks Building and will feature multidisciplinary work by 19 artists, architects and designers from 14 countries and 8 representative galleries.

OUTDOOR Renata Petersen, Pequod Co.

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The Skate-able Object Park designed by British Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori will honor Unique Design X Group’s annual commitment to working with a talented artist or designer to create a modular skate park that will host activities designed to engage with the local community. This initiative is created in partnership with Tony Hawk’s Skatepark Project, a nonprofit organization that helps make skateboarding more accessible for youth in underserved communities.

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On Saturday, April 30, the Unique Design X livestreaming forum will be co-produced in collaboration with The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Special in-person and online panel discussions will focus on African design, Latin American design and collectible design.

‘The realm of collectible design or “functional art” sits at the intersection of different fields of creative practice. Architects, fashion designers, artists as well as product or industrial designers have all been known to create collectible design works.’

Morgan Morris, the founder and CEO of Unique Design X Group, recently spoke with Connect Savannah about the allure of collectible design and the power of community.

WHO IS YOUR PRIMARY AUDIENCE? Our audience has a very wide demographic that is inclusive, rather than exclusive, which the art world may at times be. Unique Design X Group is dedicated to promoting crossovers between functional art, collectible design and skating with a special focus on the X,Y, Z and millennial generations, so our outreach is to both the local and international community of art, design, architecture and general culture enthusiasts who understand how the combination of these elements can uplift communities.

DOES THE “X” IN “UNIQUE DESIGN X” SIGNIFY ANYTHING IN PARTICULAR? Unique Design X Group is a nomadic platform built on the notion of communities built around creativity emerging from different cultures, different backgrounds, creative sectors and places, so the “X” is a very important symbol of building collaborations, crossovers and fueling innovation through connecting different groups. It’s a very meaningful symbol for us. WHAT IS YOUR CONNECTION TO SAVANNAH? I was born in Savannah and grew up here. Even though I have traveled to faraway places to live and work, every time I come home to Savannah and see the Spanish moss making a welcome tunnel, I realize how fortunate I am to have been born in such an incredible, magical place.

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YOU HOSTED A FANTASTIC EVENT AT TRUSTEES’ GARDEN IN 2021. WHAT’S NEW AND DIFFERENT AT UNIQUE DESIGN X SAVANNAH THIS YEAR? We’re thrilled to have so many wonderful galleries and creators coming to Savannah for the first time. We’re also excited to announce two special focus sections this year: one on African contemporary collectible design, curated by Jomo Tariku and myself, and the other on the fantastic emerging collectible design scene in Latin and South America.

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HOW DO YOU DEFINE COLLECTIBLE DESIGN? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU? The realm of collectible design or “functional art” sits at the intersection of different fields of creative practice. Architects, fashion designers, artists as well as product or industrial designers have all been known to create collectible design works. The beauty of the realm of collectible design is that there are no predefined norms, and creators can make savvy use of the crossovers within the practice of collectible design to innovate new concepts and push the predetermined boundaries of creativity to new horizons.

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Savannah Stage Company joins Savannah Theatre to host Family Fun Day featuring ‘Jungle Book’

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PHOTOS: Castmembers from “The Jungle Book,” in production as part of Family Fun Day by Savannah Stage Co, at Savannah Theatre. Photos by Angelica Sorauf.

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The Savannah State Company will be hosting a Family Fun Day featuring “The Jungle Book” as their grand finale of the shows run on Saturday April 30, from 10am-2pm at the Historic Savannah Theatre. “The family fun day is a dream come true. Mike Meece at the Savannah Theatre had a vision of Saturday morning kids programming and I like making dreams come true so I took on this initiative,” said Jayme Tinti, artistic director and co-founder of the Savannah State Company. After a battle with cancer that began in 2020, Tinti returns to the director’s chair for the first time, bringing her bravery and imagination that gives Savannah Stage Company its specific brand of storytelling. “The show is great. It’s very much our style in terms of some cool storytelling that is driven through the acting,” said Tinti.” “The Jungle Book” toured throughout the month of April at schools with three chances for the public to catch the show. Bringing this story to life is Savannah Stage Company’s Teen Company, a group of brave and bold professional actors between the ages of 12-17. These actors are from schools throughout Chatham county including Savannah Arts Academy, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts, and Godley Station. “It has been amazing to watch these teens make their transformation and growth but to also see the impact they are having on other students as we went to different schools has been overwhelming. These students represent to others that they can do this to,” said Tinti. The teen company is led by Abigail D’Aguillo, last seen as Brutus in the 2021 production of “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.” The cast also includes other Julius Caesar teen company members, Isa Lilja-Vazquez and Jada Banks. “Kids need to see that their story matters because everyone’s story matters. When you see someone in a position who looks like you are doing something that you didn’t even know was possible, who knows what that will being to someone’s life Now they have one more thing that they know they have the potential to do and that was just a really cool experience,” said Tinti. “The Jungle Book” is about Mowgli, the man cub, on an adventure through the jungle! Mowgli is being hunted by an evil tiger named Shere Khan and with his best friends and teachers, Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, Mowgli must learn the laws of the jungle and find out what it means to be man. Savannah State Company co-Founder Wesley Pridgen is serving as choreographer for this production, bringing to life the many animals that Mowgli encounters on his adventures. Assisting Wesley and serving as Acting Coach is company member Lexi Balaoing Ambrose, Original music is composed by McKenna Lyons whose music could be heard in SSC’s original adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” in 2021. This family-friendly event will feature face painting, puppet making, cookie decorating, music, and much more. “We have amazing groups partnering with us. Starlandia Creative Supply is doing our puppet making and coloring sheets and Savannah Cottage Cookies, will be doing the the cookie decoration portion,” said Tinti. There will be two performances of “The Jungle Book” on April 30, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. More information is at savannahstagecompany.com

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TAFY LAPLANCHE’S

PANDEMIC HUSTLE By Beth Logan

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I visit the vibrant, talkative, and very savvy Tafy LaPlanche (American, b.1991) in her spacious upstairs studio in Savannah’s City Market Art Center. (Tafy is an abbreviation for Tiffany; her mom loved the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s and knew her daughter would be a beautiful jewel.) We meet to discuss her prestigious acceptance as the Jepson’s next Boxed In/Break Out artist. Having only recently begun her journey as a painter during the pandemic, this young woman’s meteoric rise in the art world is beyond impressive. Here is her story… LaPlanche first developed her passion for portraiture during a hospital stay as a 13-year-old newly diagnosed with Type I diabetes. Given art supplies, she began making portraits of her nurses and visitors in an anime style, the only art form with which she was familiar. That style stuck until her mom enrolled her in a community art school in Flushing, NY where she mastered still-life and portraiture, eventually drawing from live models in pencil and charcoal. “That’s where I developed a love for that medium. Even today, the figure work on the large pieces for the Jepson are rendered in charcoal.” Later, at LaGuardia, the New York public magnet high school specializing in visual and performing arts, LaPlanche began painting in oils, using color, and received the opportunity to attend a landscape painting course in Italy. Despite her Haitian father’s encouragement of the genre, landscapes had never “connected” for her, but, she thought, “maybe I’ll connect in Italy!” She tells the story of hiking up an Italian hill and finding a field of sunflowers. She set up her box easel, and promptly, her vision started to blur. She had been stung by a bee on her eyelid. Fortuitously, an elderly Italian woman helped her, taking her to her home and placing half an onion on her eye. As the woman tended to housework and fed her chickens, LaPlanche’s vision eventually returned to normal. “I realized this is what I should be capturing. This moment. This woman.” Today, “Portraits are my joy,” she says, “They’re my life.” LaPlanche subsequently double-majored in painting and photography at the Maryland Institute College of Art. “I got really into photojournalism, capturing people’s stories in a different medium. I loved being in the darkroom and the creative process.” After a brief stint in “the superficial, super-edited fashion world” where “my heart just died,” she returned to photojournalism, and began a career as a Delta flight attendant to help fund international photo shoots. Eventually though, she carried her camera equipment less often and started to draw again. “I’m such a talker, I would just sit in a café, strike up a conversation with a stranger, and doodle a sketch of them, like when I was in the hospital. Even when I was on the plane, I’d doodle passengers.” Then the pandemic hit. Airlines shut down and LaPlanche rented a small studio

maternal grandmother lived in Spanish Harlem amidst so much vandalism. It got to the point where businesses got so tired of it they hired artists to paint murals of neighborhood people who had passed away or of icons from within the community. The people depicted in the art were so respected that no one dared to touch them. Even to this day the murals are still there. I remember these graphic images and felt connected to them. Subconsciously I think they have influenced me in my last two series of work.” Her new series will examine poverty and wealth in New York. “I want to use a Tiffany blue with oxidized gold or copper foil over it to symbolize prosperity and wealth, but then have images of the local people and businesses from Spanish Harlem – the old guys playing dominos in the corner, the women with rollers in their hair while they get their groceries. If I like them enough, I may do a secondary part of the series depicting the Latin community I’ve found here in Savannah.” Until then, catch “N/um” in the Barnard Street-facing windows of the Jepson Center as part of the Boxed In/Break Out exhibitions organized by Erin Dunn, the Telfair Museums’ talented curator of modern and contemporary art. The installation will be on view throughout 2022 and the artist will give an opening lecture at the Jepson, Thursday, April 28 at 6:45 pm. Visit Tafy LaPlanche in Studio 6, upstairs in the City Market Arts Center and online at lepouf-art.com or Instagram @lepouf_art (Le Pouf, the sensational hairstyle popularized by Marie Antoinette, is similar to the pineapple style LaPlanche favors plus she thought Le Pouf/La Planche sounded fancy!) Commission portraits are available.

ABOVE: LaPlanche with ‘The Voodoo that do’ and ‘So well it’s a spell’ from the ‘N’um’ series. OPPOSITE PAGE: LaPlanche sits in her City Market studio before ‘Shoop Shoop Shoop,’ the final image in the ‘N’um’ series. The seal on the back of a painting made from dust blessed by Voodoo priestesses. Photos provided by the artist.

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in New York and returned to painting. “That is where the ‘Las Frutas’ series began,” she says, “I had never created anything like that before.” In a striking series of eight portraits, each of her subjects is surrounded by vibrantly colored, almost graphic representations of tropical fruit. “When I did the first painting, it was during a time when I was reconnecting with my dad’s side of the family. I was trying to find my place within that Haitian culture. The one thing that reminded me of my background was the tropical fruits - guavas reminded me of Puerto Rica and mangoes reminded me of Haiti. I knew I wanted to incorporate tropical fruits into the paintings.” LaPlanche recalls, “I was learning to be an artist during a pandemic and thought if I could find a social media influencer, it would help me build an audience. I found a Congolese model on Instagram who became the muse for my second painting. I asked her what fruit she’d like in the background, and she chose her native pawpaw fruit which represents prosperity.” She began to seek out people with of Caribbean descent on social media as, “at the end of the day, I wanted them to still represent me. I’d get to know them during our video-chat sketching sessions and ask them what fruit reminded them of home.” Creating during COVID, LaPlanche hustled to get her art seen. She submitted work to anything and everything, even if there wasn’t an open call… She directly solicited and contacted art directors of magazines of publications she was drawn to and engaged them in conversations about what they were drawn to… She created a network of other artists who could share information through chatrooms via the Clubhouse app… She gradually built a network while learning tactics to get her work noticed. And then, “Things really took off.” LaPlanche was accepted into Saatchi Art’s prestigious “The Other Art Fair” in Chicago, the leading artist Fair to discover emerging artistic talent. “I made a logo, business cards, built a website, got the smallest booth possible and decorated it with gold leaf decals. Before I even got to the show, I reached out to all the media partners and show sponsors and invited them to stop by my booth for a gift.” The hustle paid off. She sold six of the seven ’Las Frutas” paintings and an NFT - “The exclusive, secret one in the series.” A multi-page spread in October 2021 AfroStyle Magazine quickly followed, and one of the show’s sponsors, the online custom-framing company Framebridge, asked her to partner with them for their Black Artists’ Print Shop that happens each February. “I got an exclusive print created through them. It’s a beautiful partnership. Same thing with Saatchi. Some of their curators reached out to me after the show, and I gave them an exclusive look at the next series I was working on.” Saatchi subsequently honored her as one of their “22 Artists to Watch in 2022.” The new work LaPlanche showed Saatchi has developed into “N’um,” the series of five 5x6’ paintings she will display in the Jepson windows. “When I moved here a year ago, I saw the window exhibit at the Jepson and told myself, ‘One day I’m going to be there.’ I didn’t think it would be so soon!” Her installation proposal resonated with guest judge Hallie Ringle, the Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art. “The whole idea came from me wanting to do something more focused on me. ‘Las Frutas’ was about others. I wanted something that spoke to how I related to my own culture. People would often say to me, ‘That’s that voodoo magic you do,’ and I would be taken aback as I knew nothing about voodoo.” Wondering what it meant to her Haitian kinfolk, she started researching. “I’ve always painted white skulls and found out that they symbolize healing. And I found out about a healing dance where the dancers carry a dark indefinable energy in the pits of their stomachs which they ultimately release through their heads.” This spiritual energy is called n/um (pronounced numb). “The energy starts in the stomach and travels up the spine, When it reaches the skull there is a moment of stillness after all the intensity. It’s the instant before getting on the path of rebirth. It’s realizing that you must let go of negativity to move on and heal.” The works juxtapose meticulous charcoal drawing with more free-flowing brushstrokes. LaPlanche explains that the skeletons painted over the charcoal drawing represent where the n/um is currently located, and the intensifying colors represent the intensifying energy as the dance progresses. “The important thing was that you did not see a face until the very end because I wanted viewers to feel that movement and the energy until that moment when you are forced to stay still and reflect. Which is interesting, after doing so many portraits, to have only one in this series.” On the back of each canvas is a seal created from red brick dust, made, and blessed by Haitian Voodoo priestesses in New Orleans. “I added the seal to ward off any bad energy – a little tribute to my people.” Next up for LaPlanche is a series about Spanish Harlem “to honor my Puerto Rican side and give a nod to how I grew up in New York,” she tells me. “My

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Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah (April 29-30) will screen over twenty films throughout a twoday festival to educate and inspire local audiences to create a better world through the power of film. Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah is a partner of Telluride, CO, based, Mountainfilm. Evening programs begin on Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m., at Trustees Theater, with the screening of “Buried,” an award-winning feature film by directors, Jared Drake and Steven Siig. The combination of steep terrain, fluctuating temperatures and howling winds make Alpine Meadows one of the most avalanche prone ski resorts in the U.S. By March 1982, the resort had developed a rigorous avalanche safety protocol that was in many ways ahead of its time. But then a monster storm moved in, bringing relentless snow and fierce winds, and creating conditions ripe for disaster. In this film, a taut autopsy of that fateful event, key players dig through the painful memories to relive what happens when nature overwhelms. Directors Drake and Siig, and Jim Plehn, who is featured in the film, join the audience for a virtual Q & A session immediately following the film.

Saturday night features documentary short films, including “The Mystery,” “Born from Junk,” “How to Count a Wolf,” and” A Concerto is a Conversation,”in addition to other adventure-seeking films. Shannon Vandivier, director of “Mighty Waters,” will participate in a live Q & A with the audience after his film screening Saturday night. The film features Bahamian sport fishing legend Ansil Saunders, who guided Martin Luther King, Jr. through the mangroves on a fishing trip just days before King was assassinated in 1968. Even though King went to the Bahamas to relax and write, he left an indelible mark on the country and Saunders. Now 88 years old, Saunders reflects on how King inspired his interest in politics as he helped lead the island nation’s subsequent fight for independence and desegregation. Film screenings are at Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St., each evening at 7 p.m. On Saturday, a family matinee, featuring kid-friendly documentary short films, is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Trustees Theater. Tickets to all film screenings can be purchased at the Savannah Box Office savannahboxoffice.com For more information about festival events and tickets, mountainfilmsav.org.

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ART PATROL THE ART OF WILLIAM O. GOLDING: HARD KNOCKS, HARDSHIPS AND LOTS OF EXPERIENCE

Telfair Museums presents the first large museum survey of the work of William O. Golding (1874-1943), an African American seaman and artist who recorded a half-century of maritime experience in more than one hundred vibrant drawings. In the 1930s, Golding was a patient at the United States Marine Hospital in Savannah, where he represented his experiences in expressive pencil and crayon drawings which combine memory, imagination, and sailors’ lore. 72 works will be exhibited, including 23 drawings from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection, and others from the Morris Museum of Art, The Georgia Museum of Art, and private collections. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 912-790-8800. info@ telfair.org. telfair.org/exhibitions/golding/. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

CHILDISH THINGS; EXPLORATIONS OF THE INNER CHILD

Childish Things; Explorations of the Inner Child. An exhibition by Rob Forbes featuring sculpture and photo works that explore the dark side of the foster care system in the 60s & 70s. Childish Things is a conceptual exhibition comprised of over 500 toys that the artist has collected over the years. A ‘collection hobby’ that began as a way to honor a dispossessed younger self, Forbes now uses these toys to create large scale works, sculpture and photographs that offer a lens into an activated healing process, tending back to an abusive, narrow youth and an abhorrent system. OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, April 23rd, 2002 / 6-9pm RO 3 Gallery 915 B Montgomery St. ON VIEW: April 23June 1, 2022

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OUT OF NOTHING EXHIBIT

“Out of Nothing” is an online-only curated exhibition. A celebration of our God-given innate creativity. See 30 amazing artists’ works from around the world and vote for your favorite artist, the award will be announced on May 20. free May 20, 5-10 p.m.. exnihilogallery.org/ oon-viewroom.

UNIQUE DESIGN X SAVANNAH 2022

View multidisciplinary work by artists, architects and designers from around the world at Unique Design X Savannah 2022! Unique Design X Group, a female-founded commercial platform dedicated to promoting collectible design, is delighted to announce that the second edition of Unique Design X Savannah @ Trustees’ Garden will offer an exciting, dynamic event centered around three complementary experiences: indoor, outdoor, and live streaming events and activations. $20/person for GA; $10 for students and seniors; $75 for VIP 10 a.m.-6 p.m.. 912-4411285. uniquedesignxgroup.com/savannah-2022. Kehoe Ironworks Building at Trustees’ Garden, 660 E. Broughton St.

SIP: A CERAMIC CUP SHOW

SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show 2022 exhibition, is Savannah Clay Community’s 7th annual national exhibition featuring around 200 functional ceramic cups, mugs, yunomi and more from clay artists across the country. It shows the diversity of drinking vessels as an art form and allows visitors to become owners of hand-crafted ceramics. All cup sales benefit each artist, and a percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Emmaus House to help provide nourishment for the hungry in Savannah. The exhibition will be both online and in person. Free 6-9 p.m.. savannahclaycommunity.com/. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.

“AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY” EXHIBIT BY TODD BERGERT

Plant Riverside District’s Grand Bohemian Gallery will feature oil paintings by Canton, Ohio artist Todd Bergert from April 29 through May 31. A self-taught artist, Bergert utilizes the Flemish Technique, a method of oil painting that begins with a detailed pencil drawing followed by the meticulous application of layers of thin coats of paint. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.. Plant Riverside District Grand Bohemian Gallery, 400 W. River St.

BETH LOGAN’S ART RECOMMENDATIONS Your opportunity to buy an original artwork at an affordable price is this Friday! Here’s another reminder about “SIP,” the 7th annual ceramic cup show organized by the Savannah Clay Community that runs from April 25 to May 7 at Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street. This national exhibition, curated by acclaimed ceramicist Kevin Snipes, features over 200 clay vessels from across the country with a portion of sales benefiting Savannah’s Emmaus House to help feed the hungry. Opening reception is Friday, April 29 from 6-9 pm and closing

CHUL-HYUN AHN: BEYOND

Telfair Museums’ 2022 PULSE Art + Technology Festival features a solo exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Chul-Hyun Ahn (Korean, b. 1971) whose light boxes made from LEDs, one-way mirrors, and sculptural materials create the suggestion of infinite space, whether the illusion of a railroad track curving into the darkness or geometric abstractions in vibrant color. Ahn’s precise and mesmerizing works also reflect the influence of Zen Buddhism and providing otherworldly experiences that connect to the spiritual as well as the

reception is Friday, May 6 in conjunction with First Fridays in Starland. The Telfair Museums have a century-long tradition of facilitating art clubs. This Sunday, May 1 from 2-4 pm, join Kip Bradley, Studio Programs Manager, and the members of the Wednesday afternoon Studio Art Club and the Friday Plein Air Art Club at a reception in the Morrison Community Gallery at the Jepson Center, 207 W. York Street. Works displayed are by current program participants, including yours truly. Image: Kip Bradley’s plein air painting of the Forsyth Park Fountain.

language and history of abstraction. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.telfair.org/jepson Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

FREE FAMILY WEEKENDS AT TELFAIR MUSEUMS

Telfair Museums is excited to offer local residents free weekend admission to the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy starting April 2 – August 28! Free weekend admission includes residents of the following counties: -Chatham -Bryan -Effingham -Liberty (Georgia) -Beaufort (SC) -Jasper (SC) Free 10 a.m.-5 p.m. telfair.org 207 West York St.

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CURTIS PATTERSON: A NOTABLE JOURNEY Laney Contemporary is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Atlanta-based artist Curtis Patterson. “A Notable Journey” highlights a selection of bronze and steel sculptures from the 1980’s to today. Patterson’s unique command of materials and his dynamic compositions point toward an illustrious, decades-long career as a sculptor of engaging and often large-scale public works. Free admission May 28, 11 a.m.. 912.438.4442. laneycontemporary. com Laney Contemporary, 1810 Mills B. Lane Blvd.

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NOGS TOUR OF HIDDEN GARDENS The Garden Club of Savannah (GCS) hosted their 46th Annual NOGS (North of Gaston Street) Tour of Hidden Gardens in downtown Savannah, April 22 and 23. Starting at the Green-Meldrim House for Southern tea, and a dish of sweets and savories, GCS offered a self-guided tour of nine private and public downtown gardens along with a historic trolley tour. Since 1927, GCS’ mission has been to “beautify and preserve Savannah’s gardens.” Over the last 17 years, $350,000 has been awarded to local non-profits from the oldest active garden club in the state of Georgia. Richie Reid, Donna Hardie

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United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Annual Women Who Rule Luncheon honored Ellen Bolch, President and CEO of THA Group as the 2022 “Woman of the Year”, April 19 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah.

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A record $55,000 was raised for the Women United Transportation Fund, which connects people in the Coastal Empire to dependable transportation to get to work, school, medical appointments and access to vital resources like food, job training, and other important services. Jennifer Abshire, Reilly Abshire

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THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY BY MATT HAIG

Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. What if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better? Nora Seed finds herself faced with this decision. Faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist; she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place.

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Durant has an extremely broad vocal range. He fronts the funk/ soul ensemble Those Cats, but strumming and singing take center stage when he performs solo. Hear strong originals, plus interesting interpretations of artists like Black Sabbath, Britney Spears and Alice in Chains. SAT APR 30 | 7:30 PM

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Named a “Comic to Watch” by Comedy Central, Van Kirk made his bones in Chicago working at clubs and learning how stand-up works from pros who preceded him. He jokes about his bad adult skills, flea markets and his rural upbringing. Andrew Youngblood gets the laughs started. SAT APR 30 | 8 PM

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Rock out to a night of T-Swift benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! DJ WILL SMITH I 125 W CONGRESS STREET

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Don’t label Todd Snider as a folk artist or a singer/songwriter. He’s got a specific title for his musical employment as a wandering troubadour. “My job is Ramblin’ Jack Elliott,” Snider said. “He’s the godfather of it. Woody Guthrie didn’t tour. He (Elliott) was the first to go out with an acoustic guitar, harmonica rack and he’s still doing it. I toured with him last year and he’s still got it…he considers me his grandson.” Inspired in the mid-80s by Jerry Jeff Walker, Guy Clark and John Prine – Elliott’s sons – Snider has been on the road singing his songs since the early ‘90s, when he had an actual hit with “Talkin’ Seattle Grunge Rock Blues,” bouncing on and off major labels to make records of the songs he writes about his life and observations of America from the road. “I feel like I’ve been sent on an adventure to report back,” he said. “You have to really like travel. I prefer to be on the road. I feel like that is where I belong...It’s a lifestyle. It isn’t a story that ends. I sleep in my clothes sometimes because I’m one of them.” There are a few more troubadours today, Snider said, pointing to Hayes Carlll and Aaron Lee Tasjan. But they’re a few years behind Snider, who released “Songs for the Daily Planet,” his major label debut, in 1994, joined Prine’s Oh Boy label in 2000 and launched his own label, Aimless Records, in 2008. Snider’s now released 19 solo albums, the most recent of which, “First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder,” in 2021. He’s also been in a pair of bands, the jam

band supergroup Hard Working Americans and the garage rocking Elmo Buzz and the Eastside Buildings – “those were in preparation for my real job,’ he said. “Everything goes to that.” With his songs covered by artists from Robert Earl Keen and Gary Allan, who had a country hit with “Alright Guy,” to Loretta Lynn and Tom Jones -- yes, that Tom Jones -- Snider’s got another income stream to go with the touring revenues that keep him alive, if not make him rich. “The music business has always provided for me,” Snider said. “Even when I was on major labels, the big beast always took care of me…One of my mentors told me I could make any art I wanted and still live like a very young dentist. A very young dentist, that’s not bad.” There’s literally no telling what songs Snider will pull out when he gets on stage. They may be the familiar “hits,” obscurities, covers or whatever happens to pop into his mind. “I usually make a setlist, but I won’t follow it,” he said. “I’ll have a plan, and when the show starts, I’ll try to slip something in. Then it really starts going anywhere. But that’s exactly what the troubadour wants – to be in front of a crowd of his faithful followers, doing what he loves the way he wants to do it. “I get to go up on stage with a box with strings and yell my feelings,” Snider said. “All those years ago, I saw Jerry Jeff and John and it looked like a really fun job and it has been.” Todd Snider plays Victory North on Thursday, April 28. For more information visit victorynorthsavannah.com

Photo by Stacie Huckeba

Todd Snider

CONNECT SAVANNAH MUSIC

SOUNDBOARD WHO IS PLAYING WHERE THIS WEEK

LIVE MUSIC

Trivia with Chris Grimmett, 6:30 p.m.; Trivia Night With Chris Grimmett, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cohen’s Retreat Midtown Pickers, 6 p.m. Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay, 6 p.m. McDonough’s Blues with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m. Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m.

Club 51 Degrees DJ Fer, DJ Emalo, DJ Lil G, DJ BRad, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.

KARAOKE

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

SATURDAY 4/30

TRIVIA & GAMES

LIVE MUSIC

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Trivia with Jules and Chris Grimmett, 9-11:30 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Service Brewing Company Trivia Night with Jess Shaw, 6:30 p.m. The Wormhole Bingo, 10 p.m.

Coffee Bluff Marina Gary Strickland, 6 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blueberry Hill Pool Tournament, 2 p.m.

KARAOKE

COMEDY KARAOKE

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

FRI/

AURA FEST PRESENTS SKYDIVER, KLEPT, AND HEY CHROMA @EL ROCKO LOUNGE 21+. Doors at 8 PM. $10 at door. aurafestsavannah.com

THURSDAY 4/28

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TRIVIA & GAMES Bar Food Trivia Night, 8 p.m. McDonough’s Family Feud, 7 p.m. The Wormhole Trivia, 10 p.m.

Bar Food Karaoke Night, 10 p.m. Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. & 12:30 a.m.

SUNDAY 5/ 1 LIVE MUSIC

LIVE MUSIC

Cohen’s Retreat Munchies & Music, 5-9 p.m. Electric Moon Skytop Lounge and The Moon Deck, Plant Riverside District - Power Plant Building rooftop Moon Deck LIVE at Electric Moon featuring Whitley Deputy Band, 7-10 p.m. Fine Arts Auditorium, Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University Student Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m.

Karaoke, 8 p.m. Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. The Hive Repertory Theatre LLC Adult Night Out - Karaoke!, 8 p.m. Totally Awesome Bar Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen Trivia Tuesday, 9 p.m. Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m. Starland Yard

COMEDY

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WEDNESDAY 4/27

Stafford’s Public House Stafford’s Tuesday Comedy Open Mic, 8:30-11:45 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

APRIL/

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. Nickie’s 1971 Karaoke Night, 8 p.m.

COMEDY

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

Club 51 Degrees DJ B-Rad, 9 p.m. Top Deck Sunset Deck Party, 6 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Service Brewing Company Service Brewing Run Club, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 4/29 LIVE MUSIC

Coffee Bluff Marina LAX, 6 p.m. El Rocko Lounge Skydiver, Klept, Hey Chroma at El Rocko Lounge, 8-11:30 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant JodyJazz Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Service Brewing Company Bluegrass By The Pint with Swamptooth, 6 p.m. Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

KARAOKE

Bay Street Blues

Collins Quarter at Forsyth Ember City, 2 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10 p.m. Myrtle & Rose, Rooftop Garden Plant Riverside Live Jazz Sunday Brunch Featuring the Howard Paul Jazz Trio, 11 a.m.3 p.m. Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m. Sting Ray’s Robert Willis, 6 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Bucky and Barry, 1 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

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

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

MONDAY 5/ 2 LIVE MUSIC

Nickie’s 1971 Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Club One Super Gay Bingo, 5:30 p.m. Starland Yard Music Bingo, 7-9 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS Fia Rua Irish Pub Family Movie Night, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY 5/ 3 LIVE MUSIC

McDonough’s Open Mic/Jam, 9 p.m. Nickie’s 1971 Roy Swindell, 7 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7 p.m. McDonough’s Trivia Tuesday, 7 p.m. Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen Trivia Tuesday, 9 p.m. Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m. Starland Yard Trivia with Chris Grimmett, 6:30 p.m.; Trivia Night With Chris Grimmett, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Club One Karaoke, 10 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Stafford’s Public House Stafford’s Tuesday Comedy Open Mic, 8:30-11:45 p.m.

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THE BAND PAGE By Frank Ricci

SUPAHBADD @ ELAN SAVANNAH

This is the real upside of social media. No traditional business model would touch an artist like Supahbadd, so she made it happen in 2019 with “Come Here Boy” going viral on TikTok. Now she’s a NOLA rap scene giant. Light years beyond assertive, she makes herself abundantly clear. Go to YouTube asap and bounce to it. SAT APR 30 | 9 PM

Snider has worked with legends John Prine, Don Was and Jimmy Buffet, released 20 albums since 1994, and has been an Americana touring force for nearly 30 years. His debut had a couple of quirky hits, but it was an unintentional head fake. Turns out he’s a seriously talented singer songwriter. Former Government Cheese axman Tommy Womack opens. THUR APR 28 | 8 PM

From the humble Hippie Crash Pad in Macon, to the tragedy of Duane’s untimely death, to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Allman Bros. Band saw it all. Along the way, they pioneered the jam band ethos of adding blues, jazz, and country into extended rock explorations. The pros in Tribute bring ABB songs to life with soul and precision. FRI APR 29 | 7 PM

SKYDIVER @ EL ROCKO LOUNGE

After Skydiver killed it opening for Motrik, the headliner show has been secured. The five-piece alternative rockers have something to say and seem to enjoy saying it, loudly. Klept treads from pretty to crazy with interesting results. Rome, Ga., soundscapers Hey Chroma open. FRI APR 29 | 8 PM

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TODD SNIDER @ VICTORY NORTH

TRIBUTE – CELEBRATION OF THE ALLMAN BROS BAND @ COACH’S CORNER

JONESIN’ CROSSWORD “Point of No Return”--they don’t bounce back. by Matt Jones

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DOWN 1. Radio options 2. Kinks title woman 3. Done 4. Game show prize with a smell? 5. “Despicable Me” supervillain 6. Extra, for short 7. Cursed the day 8. “Dream ___ LLC” (Adult Swim show) 9. Microsoft font named for Mount Rainier 10. Pilot with skills 11. Get on another road? 12. Ogden’s state 13. Pharmacy supply 18. “Come Away With Me” singer Jones 19. “Giant Steps” saxophonist, familiarly 24. They’re hopefully housebroken CROSSWORD ANSWERS 26. “Who ___ But Quagmire?” (“Family Guy” bit) 27. “Baby Beluga” singer 28. Pulitzer-winning novelist Glasgow 29. Stops streaming 30. Alaskan carving 31. Bedard who voiced Pocahontas 32. Agree to take part 33. “Nicely done!”

William O. Golding (American, 1874–1943); Tug William F. McAuley, Atlantic Towing Co., Sav, GA, 1934

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