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Film: Planet of the Apes

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August 28 & 29 @7:30pm

Armstrong Masquers Summer Theatre presents John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, a fascinating collection of nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town in the Northeast. All performances are at Armstrong’s Jenkins Hall Theater. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Please be seated by 7:15 p.m. The Sunday, July 26th matinée performance begins at 3 p.m. Please be seated by 2:45 p.m. Jenkins Hall Theater $12 regular reserved admission; discounts available; Armstrong free w/PirateCard Regular reserved-seating admission: $12. Call 912.344.2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information.

Ben Tucker Memorial Jazz Fest

The evening will include live jazz music from the Coastal Jazz Association, dancing, drinks, small plates which will be featured over the weekend at the Aquacurean Seafood & Spirits event, Rum tasting sponsored by Zacapa Rum and more. 6-9 p.m Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. $75

August 29 @8-10pm

Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and humans are slaves. The stunned trio discovers that these highly intellectual simians can both walk upright and talk. They have even established a class system and a political structure. The astronauts suddenly find themselves part of a devalued species, trapped and imprisoned by the apes. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Tickets are $9 general admission or $6 student/senior/military. 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com/schedule/planet-of-the-apes/

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Midnight SpitFire Saturday Open Mic & Showcase August 29 @11:30pm

A midnight version of this monthly open-mic showcase that incorporates music, poetry, visual art, and many other artistic forms of expression. Sign up begins at 11:30 pm. Brought to you by Spitfire Poetry Group, with support from The Performing Arts Collective of Savannah, Muse Arts Warehouse, DJ Doc Ock. Last Saturday of every month. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. $5 Spitters. $7 Sitters. musesavannah.org

Friday / 28 AquaCurean

The AquaCurean festival of gourmet seafood, spirits and music includes culinary presentations and cocktail demonstrations, small plate samplings, seminars, and a seafood recipe competition. Aug. 28-30 Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. $99-$199 aquacurean.com

Critical Mass Savannah

Join Savannah’s bicycle community for a free ride to raise awareness for bike rights. Last Friday of every month, 6 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St.

Deen Family Book Signing

The Deen family will sign copies of their books. 300 wristbands will be distributed at 9 am. 10 a.m.-noon The Lady and Sons, 102 West Congress St.

Film: Ben Hur

Old Fort Jackson Silent Auction and Low Country Boil August 29 @6-10pm

This fundraiser is open to the public and guests are welcome to explore Georgia’s oldest brick fort, enjoy the sunset along the Savannah River with delicious food, and take part in the silent auction. Artillery demonstrations and cannon firings will be given by costumed historic interpreters during the event, and all ages are welcome. All proceeds go towards the preservation and operation of the fort. Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd.

Charlton Heston plays a Palestinian Jew who is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus changes everything. Heston finally meets his rival in a justly famous chariot race and rescues his suffering family. 8-10 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $9 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com/schedule/ben-hur/

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Lecture: Teaching the Chopin Études Dr. Benjamin Warsaw, assistant professor of piano in the Art, Music and Theatre Department at Armstrong, will compare and contrast the techniques Chopin uses in his Etudes, focusing on analysis and performance, followed by tips for teaching the studies. 12 noon Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St.

Saturday / 29 AquaCurean

Concert: Mike Farris, Soul of America

Whether rearranging songs of centuries past or infusing new lyrical life to halfsongs, it becomes clear that Mike Farris’ vocal gift is simply the surface of a very deep well. 8 p.m Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street. $30

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Concert: Roy Bookbinder

Singer-songwriter-storyteller-bluesman Roy Bookbinder has been rambling around the world for the past 45 years. He gave up his Greenwich Village pad in the early 70’s and lived in his “Tour Bus” for the next 15 years criss-crossing the US and appearing at festivals throughout Canada & Europe. 8 p.m

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Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. 9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com

Hang Fire’s Last Hurrah

Eleven bands play what may be a farewell show beginning at 5pm. Hang Fire, 37 Whitaker St.

Kayak for a Kure

Paddle from Butterbean Beach along the Skidaway River to the UGA Marine Extension Service Aquarium. After the paddle, enjoy live music and catering by Chipotle. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association. 8 a.m Butterbean Beach, 45 Diamond Causeway. $50 ccarpentino@diabetes.org

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Vs. Augusta. Bring your dog to the game. Fireworks after the game. 6:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8

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Film: God’s Cartoonist

PFS screens this documentary about the strange, controversial born-again mini comic books known as Chick Tracts. Hundreds of these mean-spirited comics have been given away since the 1960s and have been widely labeled as hate speech. 8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $8

Film: Scarface

Watch a movie and enjoy meatballs at the Florence with the Movies and Meatballs series. 7:30 p.m The Florence, 1 B West Victory Drive.

Film: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Watch a movie and enjoy meatballs at the Florence with the Movies and Meatballs series. 4:30 p.m The Florence, 1 B West Victory Drive.

Savannah Sand Gnats

Vs. Augusta. Kids eat free and run the bases after the game. 2:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8

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Tuesday / 1

Armstrong Farmers’ Market

This event will provide access to fresh and locally grown produce while supporting local farmers. This event is free and open to the public. 10 a.m.-2 p.m Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St.

First Tuesday Tour of City Hall

Discover City Hall history, architecture and art, while learning about their City government and viewing special rotating exhibits. Please pre-register. First Tuesday of every month, 12-12:45 p.m. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. Free and open to the public. 912-651-6411. Lspracher@savannahga.gov. savannahga.gov

Savannah Sand Gnats

Vs. Augusta. Two-for Tuesday. 7:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8

Tongue: Open Mouth & Music Show hosted by Calvin Thomas

Music, poetry and spoken word on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. First Tuesday of every month, 7-10 p.m Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. Free and open to the public. 912-238-2426. lori@savannahroasters.com. savannahcoffee.com

Wednesday / 2

Film: Birthday Salute to John Saxon

The PFS will screen a very rare 1970s film starring John Saxon of Enter the Dragon and Nightmare on Elm Street. 8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $7

Savannah Sand Gnats

Vs. Augusta. Pack the Park for charity. 7:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8

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Who owns the copyright on change? by Jim Morekis

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I FEEL Murray Silver’s pain. The late but in no way surprising entry of another candidate into the Savannah mayoral race means that he isn’t the only challenger claiming the mantle of change agent. What was once a simple binary A/B, Incumbent vs. Challenger decision is now suddenly fraught with overtones and accusations, loyalties and betrayal. And yes, this being Savannah, questions of race. But it was bound to happen. It was only a matter of time. Silver declared his candidacy via Facebook around the beginning of the year. A prolific Facebook user with several pages and at least a pinkie finger in several more which support him, he’s followed up since then with an exhaustive daily chronicling of his views on the state of the City and things that can be done about it. (So exhaustive, in fact, that critics wondered whether he was running for mayor or compiling material for his next book.) In a recent post about the upcoming release of his detailed platform, Silver writes, “You won’t find anything like it anywhere else. But I guarantee that my opponents will continue to cheat off my paper.” The post doesn’t mention him by name, but it’s a clear response to the new candidacy of former Chatham County Commissioner Eddie DeLoach, a candidate decrying the same problems Silver and others have decried for months. The message may be similar, but the practical difference, good or bad, is that DeLoach has a track record in office and more access to more influential donors. But who owns the copyright to change?

The story of my professional life as an alt-weekly editor is being well ahead of the curve, only to see folks with more corporate connections later shamelessly co-opt our ideas when those ideas became more palatable to the mainstream. That’s the life I’ve chosen. It is what it is. The explorer who plants the flag on the new island is never the one to run it. Charting new waters has to be its own reward—or you’re voyaging for the wrong reasons. Political change is likewise mostly a communal and cultural effort, and a hard thing to claim for one’s own. The last serious change agent we had in this town, for better or worse, was former Mayor Otis Johnson, who was elected the first time with virtually zero funding and zero establishment backing, but with solid grassroots support. Johnson’s campaign centered on two things: 1) His own impeccable credentials as an advocate for black empowerment and social justice, and 2) his underlying message that it was time to dismantle the white good ol’ boy network. Say what you will about the impact of Otis Johnson’s two terms in office; I certainly have. In my view it had some disastrous effects. But another person might say Johnson accomplished what he intended, and did exactly what he said he’d do without misrepresentation. The victim of vicious old-school Jim Crow racism in his youth, Johnson takes criticism from people like me in stride. I’ve briefly talked to him a couple of times since then and he remains confident and unflappable. “I remember you. You threw a lot of knives at me back then,” he said to me once. “But you were just doing your job.” Which is the perfect thing to say. And that resilience is why Johnson was reelected with 70 percent of the vote.

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Contrast that with the backbiting rife in the mayoral challenge today, in which Silver’s old nemesis O.C. Welch conspicuously stood near the podium at DeLoach’s announcement last week. Within hours, Silver was making grim, unsubstantiated allegations—since deleted from his page—that he was offered thousands of dollars to quit the race. This kind of discord, of course, only benefits one person: Mayor Jackson herself. But Silver is right that Mayor Jackson also benefits the more challengers are in the race, splitting the pro-change vote. And Savannah being what it is, she also benefits if there’s more than one white candidate in the race—since unfortunately people in this town still vote largely along color lines. (Don’t shoot the messenger! I wish it were different too.) You see how many ways Jackson has to win? That’s the power of incumbency. One thing I didn’t mention about Otis Johnson: He was elected when the mayor’s seat was open. No incumbent to run against. That too, was key. The truth is it’s difficult to beat an incumbent even when all the stars align your way. Change is hard, and you can’t just flick a switch. Change has to come organically, from the culture. And if the long and growing list of City Council challengers is any indication, the culture of Savannah certainly seems to have had its fill with the direction things are going, and is ready for some change. In the end, that’s the story here—not behind-the-scenes maneuvering. Here’s the thing: Every single incumbent is being challenged! In some cases by several challengers. That’s huge! Some will win, some will lose. But six months ago all that seemed impossible. The difference between winners and losers this November will likely hinge on who keeps their eye on the prize. cs

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Violence, interrupted

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The program reduced shootings in Chicago by 67 percent in 2000 and has been implemented in dozens of cities worldwide. It’s already had enough of an impact that the DA’s office recently tapped SIS to oversee the community engagement piece of Operation Ceasefire. Vowing to step higher and further from my privileged bubble, I found the group at the Fred Wessels Homes on East Oglethorpe the day after 20 year-old MarBy Jessica Leigh Lebos quail Banner was killed—the 25th homicide jll@connectsavannah.com by gun this year. “Forty bullets on the ground. Do you hear me? Forty!” hollered “hype man” Like SO many of my columns, this one Shawntray Grant of the Bullhorn Crew, starts with being lost. amplified by his weapon of choice. “You got I thought I knew where I was going as kids who play all over this park!” I cruised with my 11 year-old daughter to Part of each SIS action is to connect with hear our homegirl Starcastle play at the the children of the neighborhood. Loop It World’s Smallest Music Festival (in Up Savannah and Emergent Savannah a private home, of course, because that’s provide art projects and fun for the kids the only way people of all ages can see live who may have seen flashing police lights music in this town, don’tcha know.) and possibly blood the day before. Each Then the Post-It note on which I’d writwatercolor painting and chalk mark is a ten down the address suddenly evaporated, tiny step towards a calmer, creative world, Representatives from Solidarity in Savannah have committed to responding to each and I found myself driving around an and free popsicles also cultivate smiles. unfamiliar neighborhood on the Westside. shooting with support for the residents of affected neighborhoods. They have been The easy picnic atmosphere also helps At first, it didn’t look too different from our busy: There has been an incident of gun violence almost every day since Aug. 7. the adults know that they’re supported Photo courtesy of Solidarity in savannah street, folks sitting on their porches and and protected by a bigger community, so fanning themselves in the muggy, buggy maybe, eventually, they’ll feel safer breaktwilight. Some nodded, some waved. ing the code of silence that prevents proper We talked about how violent crime is a replaced—with a Mercedes older than most police investigation and keeps neighborOn the next block, the houses got shabhuge concern for everyone in Savannah, of my coworkers.) Fortunately, there are bier, the people less friendly. I drove a bit hoods strangled in the patterns of criminal people showing a better way. more, trying to remember the house num- but that the conversation about it is often activity. The committed folks of Solidarity in ber. I realized I’d have to consult my phone reduced to “us” and “them,” as if there Perhaps it’s already working: WTOC were a dividing line between criminals and Savannah show up to the site of every and pulled up outside a cinderblock cotreported last week that anonymous tips to the rest of us. shooting within the city limits, letting the tage with several cars parked on the lawn. Crimestoppers are on the rise and have “Well, the criminals have to grow up surrounding community know with signs Three men drinking from paper bags led to several arrests. somewhere,” she replied, sounding wiser and chants that they are not alone. Some glared at us from the cement steps. But fear and complex loyalties still rule. than 11. days, residents look warily at the protes“Um, mom, I don’t think this is the “You can’t give up, you gotta be patient,” We enjoyed the music that night, but tors, keeping their distance. Other times place,” murmured my daughter. counseled grandma Elaine Mercer as she ever since I’ve pondered and re-pondered they come closer, and genuine conversa“Well, it could be,” I said briskly. The colored with markers. my own fears and beliefs about Savannah’s tions emerge. largest of the men jumped up and started “This is going to take time.” “bad” neighborhoods. The blocks where Every. Single. Shooting. SIS has been walking towards the car. “But it probably The next evening, I went back to the bullet shells shower the streets as often as busy. With only two days without an inciisn’t.” I locked the doors. west side, where SIS joined with Savannah Lives Matter and the Savannah Youth dentof gun violence since August 7, the It felt terrible to assume he was a threat. rain, the housing projects where people City for a rally with the families of previbleed from gunshot wounds almost every group has responded to each scene within I’ve tried to raise my kids to be comfortous fatal shootings. I brought my daughter hours, organizing a small demonstration able anywhere, around all kinds of people, day now, the places plagued by drugs and along, hugging her tight as we stood in the the next evening, or in some cases, the and here I was, rolling up the windows like violence and witnesses are too traumatized and terrified to come forward. same day. The intent is to change the social light rain listening to the list of dead sons, Chevy Chase in Vacation. cousins, fathers, nephews, uncles. As a denizen of a midtown neighborhood norms surrounding violent crime in chalI also knew a man had been shot and Tears fell as a rainbow appeared in the that sees its share of crime but ostensibly lenged neighborhoods—that it’s acceptable, killed very close to here a few days before eastern sky. Ylanda checked her phone. falls in the category of “good”—as in no one unsolvable and endemic. and saw no reason to idle. “I’ve got to go,” she said, grabbing her gets shot at on a regular basis—I struggle “We’re following the public health We sped off to find a well-lit gas station keys. “We just got word that a 2 year-old with how to support those who live in model that treats violence like a disease,” to message for directions. has just been shot over at Clearview these troubled communities without com- explains SIS founder Ylana Abbot of the As I texted, my daughter plucked the Homes.” ing off as an interloper, or, if we’re being immediate procedures. Post-It from between the seats, revealing My daughter cried on the way home— honest, a condescending asshole. That approach, known as Cure Viothat the gathering was on a 600 block on Engaging those who have given up on lence, disrupts the cycle of violence with a a five minute drive—for another child the east side, not the west. It took less than specific protocol: First, trained and trusted harmed. I trembled with the truth of what ten minutes to get across town, and in that the police and city leadership is hard. It the residents of Gordonston and other requires stepping beyond our own beaten “interrupters” help victims and families time I delivered an awkward lecture, wormembers of the Eastside Alliance with paths and cultural comfort zones, even process grief without retaliation, inhibitried that my hasty exit had given her the bullet holes in their windows already if we think we’re pretty cool because we ing the spread of the violence. Then they message that the neighborhood we’d just know: That the borders between “good” identify and “treat” the highest risk indileft was inherently dangerous and that the can quote Straight Outta Compton in its and “bad” in this little city are illusions. entirety (the album, not the film, children.) viduals with counseling and outreach. people who lived there were “bad.” Change can only come when we realize My own awkward attempts haunted Finally, the larger community is encour“No, Mom, nobody thinks that,” she that all of us live in the places in between. me as me and my kiddo were rollin’ in our aged to show up—an inoculation against said, patting my hand. I kissed her head 10 and told her how I wished that were true. cs Benz-o (yes, the Absurdivan has been further infection.

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A blueprint for the future

Countywide coalition crunches numbers into a 20-year plan

by jessica Leigh Lebos

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Let’s face it, raw data isn’t sexy. Most of us would much rather roll around in satin sheets than spreadsheets, and it’s safe to say that nobody’s sweet nothings contain inferential statistics. But for those participating in the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, certain piles of numbers are not only compelling, they’re essential. Launched in 2008 as a partnership between the City of Savannah, the Chatham County Commission and the United Way, CGIC has spent the past seven years collecting all kinds of data in order to identify the most pressing needs of community residents. Now that information—comprising more than a hundred indicators, from local incomes to cancer rates to the number of school dropouts—has been collated and compared to other Georgia counties on an easy-to-navigate website. All that input isn’t just someone’s idea of fun: The database serves as a foundation for elected officials and concerned citizens to create a “comprehensive, coordinated approach for planning and accountability” that most efficiently and effectively spends our tax dollars. “All of this data is public information,” explains director CGIC Tara Jennings. “What we’ve done is pull it together in one place in order to guide public policy and allocate resources in the direction residents want them to go.” But public policy cannot be dictated by numbers alone. In the past two years, CGIC has hosted numerous neighborhood forums, sent out thousands of surveys and collected hundreds of personal stories that reinforce what most of us already know: That the issues of “place, race and income” and the disparities experienced therein are the root of most social and economic concerns. “The data confirms what people are telling us,” says Jennings. “Now the question is, how do we fix it?” More than 250 people representing local businesses, agencies, non-profits and neighborhood associations packed a ballroom at Armstrong Center last week to help figure that out. Operating from a refined plan known as Chatham Community Blueprint 2035, participants discussed specific strategies and actions for four areas revealed from the data as core categories: Economic Independence, Edu12 cation, Health and Quality of Life.

Talisha Crooks of Step Up Savannah and Jennifer Boryk Ratner of Memorial College of Medicine offered their input along with hundreds of citizens at the latest meeting of the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition.

(L to R) Chatham County Manager Lee Smith, Memorial Health Public Policy Director Jennifer Wright, CGIC Vice Chair Otis Johnson, CGIC director Tara Jennings, Assistant County Manager Linda Cramer and CGIC chair Mike Kemp have committed to creating an action plan to meet the goals of Chatham County for 2035. Photo by Nancy Fullbright

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“We’re educating our medical students more about nutrition and other forms of preventative care,” offered Jennifer Boryk Ratner, faculty affairs specialist at Mercer Memorial College of Medicine in response to the high rates of diabetes in Chatham County. “That helps the community as they apply it to their future practices as physicians.” Talisha Crooks, the program coordinator for Step Up Savannah, heralded a living wage increase to mitigate poverty and underemployment. “Chatham County has increased its minimum hourly wage for its employees, which is great,” says Crooks, who oversees Step Up’s apprentice program that provides literacy and career counseling to job seekers. “But we still have a twenty-six percent poverty rate, and the key players to address that are in this room.” Other attendees used the numbers to craft suggestions about vocational training, access to high-quality food and childcare, protection of natural resources and other ways to influence a positive, productive future. The meeting was the second of three designed by CGIC to bring the blueprint closer to fruition. “We’ve done the number crunching, and now it’s time to come up with a plan and implement it,” said Chatham County Manager Lee Smith, who thanked the crowd for their dedication to the process. While Smith lauded the clarity and thoroughness in the effort to craft a long-range strategy for the 20 years, he also acknowledged that none of it is possible without those massive amounts of data. “We’re selling ideas, and people won’t buy them unless they’re verified,” he said. “It comes down to the investment. What do the taxpayers want, and what are they willing to pay for?” Jennings notes that the data is lacking for two major concerns in Chatham County: Crime and mental health. SCMPD is not mandated to report crime statistics to the state; the same goes for mental health agencies, making it difficult to verify how the local numbers stack up against the rest of Georgia. So what’s next for CGIC? Jennings says the coalition will continue to move forward by selecting key metrics to monitor the success of the blueprint and begin to develop possible strategies to achieve the goals set within each category. Implementation begins in January 2016. “We’re still in the planning stages, and we want to incorporate all the pieces,” she says, reminding that CGIC meetings are open to the public. “In January, we’re going to need all hands on deck.” CS

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Battle brewing over the ‘need for speed’ by John Bennett

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The Hyatt Regency Savannah’s Haborside Ballroom was filled to capacity last week with police officers, sheriffs’ deputies, state troopers and a sprinkling of pedestrian, bicycle and child passenger safety advocates. They were gathered for the opening session of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Conference, which featured remarks from Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson, Rep. Buddy Carter and Colleen Sheehey-Church, national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Each speaker praised representatives of Georgia’s law enforcement community for cracking down on traffic violations and catching impaired drivers. There was an urgency in this message, framed by troubling statistics released in advance of the conference by the Georgia Department of Transportation: Traffic fatalities in our state are increasing this year after declining for almost a decade. “As of the six-month mark (ending June 30, 2015) there were a total of 662 fatalities — 114 more than the first half of last year. With an average of over 100 deaths a month, Georgia is on track for 1,200 or more fatalities in 2015,” according to GDOT. The agency calculates that 74 percent of fatalities were caused by dangerous driver

“ As of the six-month mark (ending June 30, 2015) there were a total of 662 traffic fatalities in Georgia — 114 more than the first half of last year.” behavior, including distracted driving and speeding. Traffic enforcement officers have their work cut out for them, especially since some folks question their motives. A Facebook meme captures this sentiment pretty well. A photo depicts a woman who’s been pulled over by a police officer. The white letters in the Impact font read, “If they make money every time they catch you speeding do you think they are doing it for your safety?” Our level of cognitive dissonance on this issue is intense. We may say a silent prayer when we see LifeStar One lift off from the helipad at Memorial, but we cherish our own need to speed. Calling every crash an “accident” is also part of the problem. Some safety advocates are using the hashtag #crashnotaccident to underscore that many are not freak occurrences. They are incidents that could be prevented if people eased off the accelerator pedal or put down their phones. Locally, WTOC-TV’s Jamie Ertle deserves credit for consistently avoiding the term “accident” and using more

this month, worries that although we know how to reduce the carnage on our streets, efforts to do so will be met with resistance. “The only truly effective ways to save lives are to make driving optional instead of a mandatory fact of life, to narrow roads so as to slow speeds, provide great public transportation options, and enforce strict penalties for bad driving behavior,” he wrote. “The wailing and gnashing of teeth when accurate terms like “crash,” “collision” or it’s proposed to slow down cars or priori“wreck.” tize walking and biking are something to The design of some streets encourages behold.” bad driver behavior and they are particuDespite the fact that Savannah is among larly dangerous for people who walk and the top 50 cities in the U.S. in the percentride bikes. Also among the grim statistics age of households without cars, the convefrom GDOT: 15 percent of fatalities during nience of motorists — even when illusory the first six months of this year were bicy— almost always trumps the needs of peoclists and pedestrians. ple who don’t drive. Just before law enforcement officials Take Whitaker and Drayton streets for convened here, the Centers for Disease example. I no longer yield to pedestrians Control released an analysis of fatal bicycle trying to make their way to Forsyth Park, crash data going back to the ‘70s. even when they have the right of way. The report notes that, “Several countries That’s because I have no confidence that and some U.S. cities have higher bicycle use drivers in the other lane will stop as well. and lower mortality rates than the United When otherwise law-abiding drivers States overall.” are compelled to break the law to protect How have they accomplished this? pedestrians from fellow motorists, we “Many have implemented multifacknow we have a problem. Are we willing to eted integrated approaches to bicycling address street design that encourages drivthat address safety while also promoting ers to speed and change lanes abruptly? cycling.” The first two tactics mentioned If so, implementing traffic calming meaare protected bike lanes and traffic calmsures could cost commuters a minute or so ing measures. of extra travel time on trips in and out of Savannah Development and Renewal the historic district. Authority Executive Director Kevin If not, keeping the current design could Klinkenberg, in a piece published on Slate cost people their lives. cs

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news & Opinion straight dope Then there’s wildlife—you want some, right? Migratory birds will be unable to migrate, unless you somehow manage to safely catch and release them outside your dome each year. With year-round mild-tohot temperatures, you could find yourself looking at a serious insect problem. And if humidity builds up under the dome, say hello to mold. So: impossible, right? Not if you manage expectations. Last year the Singapore Sports Hub opened for business featuring the world’s largest free-standing dome, with a roof that can be opened or closed depending on the weather. While not hemispherical, with a diameter of 310 meters—1,017 feet—it can certainly cover your 1,000-foot neighborhood. Using a steel structure and translucent plastic panels, the dome is designed to withstand anything Singapore’s climate can throw at it. More covered exterior spaces are in the offing. The planned Skidome Denmark, featuring six indoor and two outdoor ski slopes, consists of three huge, hollow arches intersecting over a river; the largest spans a half mile and rises to 360 feet at the center. Mind you, the low ceilings inside might feel claustrophobic, but hey— sacrifices must be made. If you had something more visionary in mind, we’ll need to go pretty far back. Around 1960 Buckminster Fuller (his name was bound to turn up here eventually) and Shoji Sadao designed a climatecontrolled dome two miles across to cover midtown Manhattan. In 1971 a German-funded study floated the idea of building a utopian city under a 1.2-mile-wide inflatable dome at 58 degrees latitude in the Arctic, providing a warm environment for up to 40,000 people.

In 1979 plans were drawn up to dome Winooski, Vermont, a town of 7,000 people beleaguered by 20-below winters and crushing snowfall. Covering roughly 800 acres, spanning 6,600 feet, and rising 250 feet in the center, the Winooski dome would have been held up by air pressure, requiring all entering or leaving to pass through an airlock. The pollution problem was to be handled by electric cars and monorails. When federal funding didn’t pan out (no shock), the idea fizzled.  That’s likely why you don’t hear much about domed cities anymore, apart from the occasional dubious scheme kicking around the Internet. Super plastics might make it physically possible to raise a city-scale dome someday. But how would you raise the cash? cs By cecil adams Send questions to Cecil via straightdope.com or write him c/o Chicago Reader, 350 N. Orleans, Chicago 60654.

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As you rightly surmise, a dome’s diameter is limited by the stresses on the supporting structure. You can minimize these by making the bottom of the dome thick and the top paper-thin, making the dome inflatable (i.e., held up by air pressure), or hanging the roof on cables from steel towers passing through it. (Google “Millennium Dome” to see what this looks like.) Next, you have to consider the elements—wind, rain, and snow. Let’s start with a small-scale example: doming your neighborhood with a hemisphere 1,000 feet in diameter. Domes are resistant to wind loading, but a 30-mile-per-hour wind Why haven’t we ever built on a 500-foot-tall hemispherical dome still domed cities? exerts a total lateral force of 96 tons. Since this thing will enclose people’s I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It’s homes, businesses, and Starbucks, it has -40 Fahrenheit and Celsius this morning with to be able to handle a lot more wind than the windchill. When I was a kid I was led to that—in the opinion of my assistant and believe we’d live in domed cities in the future engineering consultant Una, at least a (in addition to being served by robots and 100-mile-per-hour gust, for a lateral force driving flying cars). Would domes over cold- of over 1,000 tons. A simple inflatable weather cities be worthwhile? Are there mate- dome would be ripped to shreds. rials available today that could hold up to the Rain isn’t a big issue, but since we’re stress? —Michael Stephensen talking about Canada we have to consider snow loading. Some snow will slide off the I LIVE in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Right dome but not all. If a quarter of our 500now it’s 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Odd time foot dome is covered with an inch of accuto reply? The hell. It’ll be plenty brisk here mulation, the roof load is going to be more in six months (eh, probably six weeks), and than 250 tons. Maybe you could install writing about bitter cold while simultane- de-icers and snow-clearing machines, but ously experiencing it is more than I can bear. they’ll add cost and weight. And we haven’t The short answer is no, we don’t have even mentioned hail. materials up to the challenge of doming a Other dome downsides: a nonporous city the size of Winnipeg. But we’re getting dome will trap the heat and pollution gencloser—carbon nanotubes have an incredible erated by the people living under it, and if strength-to-weight ratio, and may someday it’s transparent you’ve basically got a giant, yield dome-building materials that would let stinky greenhouse. Either you’re going to northern city dwellers go naked (well, coat- have to riddle the base with passages and less) in January. fans for ventilation, or cut vents in the Nonetheless, formidable challenges dome itself—weakening it and reducing remain. Let’s examine a few. some of the benefit in the winter.

news & Opinion blotter 2015 Sav/Chatham County Homicide Total through Sunday Aug. 23 :

(8 solved)

Wessels Homes shooting proves fatal

Detectives of Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are investigating a fatal shooting at Fred Wessels Homes adjacent to downtown last Tuesday evening. “Just after 5 p.m. Metro was dispatched to the shooting in the 200 block of Wilder Drive that injured Marquail Banner, 20,” a police spokesperson says. “Banner was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center in critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries.” Detectives think “this attack is targeted and not random,” police say.

‘Accidental’ shooting grazes two-year-old on Westside

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting which took place in Clearview Homes in the 400 block of Carolan Street Thursday evening. Just after 7 p.m. a shot was fired inside the home. “The bullet grazed a 2-year-old boy who lives in the home. His injuries are not life-threatening. At this time the shooting appears to be accidental,” police

say. Several family members were inside the home when the shooting occurred. “Those individuals are being interviewed by detectives,” police say. “The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.” The event happened concurrently with an anti-violence rally held nearby.

Man shot on Eastside

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Detectives are investigating a shooting that injured Darryl Williams, 28, of Savannah early Thursday morning. “Just before 1 a.m. Metro units were dispatched to a reported shooting on the 2000 block of Wessels Avenue. Williams was transported by ambulance to Memorial University Medical Center with nonlife threatening injuries,” police say. “Williams was walking on Wessels Avenue when he was shot. The suspected shooter may have been driving a small black sedan,” according to police. Wessels Drive shouldn’t be confused with the Wessels Homes housing project, site of a Tuesday homicide.

Two in custody for striking Sheriff’s deputy

“Just after 11:45 p.m., today, Corporal Roger Brown attempted to pull over a white Chevy Impala that was reported stolen out of South Carolina,” said Sheriff’s Dept. spokesperson last Tuesday. “The driver, 22 year-old Jahques Arkeem Rogers, failed to pull over and attempted to go around traffic, striking the curb and flattening his tire. As the deputy continued past him the suspect struck the deputies vehicle several times,” the spokesperson says. “Rogers eventually came to a stop on I-516 and both he and his passenger, 32 year-old Mychena Dawn Byrd, fled the

vehicle. After a short foot pursuit both suspects were taken into custody.” Reserve Deputy and Information Technology employee Michael Holmes, “was the first to make contact with the suspect after hearing the call for assistance on the radio, taking Rogers into custody,” the department says. A stolen Glock with a 30 round extended clip was found beside the driver’s side of the vehicle. “A small amount of crack cocaine, digital scales and a counterfeit 100 dollar bill were located inside the vehicle.” Both Rogers and Byrd are convicted felons with extensive arrest records. Rogers is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, fleeing to elude, aggravated assault, theft by receiving stolen gun, possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving and suspended license. Byrd is charged with theft by receiving stolen auto, possession of a controlled substance, obstruction by fleeing and bringing stolen property across state lines. cs All cases from recent local law enforcement incident reports. Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 912/234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using keyword CSTOP2020.

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news & Opinion News of the weird The distress across the Western world in July over the big-game killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe was apparently misdirected, according to veteran “animal communicator” Karen Anderson of Elk, Washington, who told Facebook and Internet visitors (www.AnimalCommunicating. com) that Cecil and she had discussed his demise and that he was over it. Also, Cecil apparently speaks in formal, graceful English, as Anderson quoted him (according to London’s The Independent): “Let not the actions of these few men defeat us,” said Cecil, “or allow darkness to enter our hearts.” “I am,” he added, “grander than before as no one can take our purity, our truth or our soul.” (Anderson’s usual fee to speak with deceased pets is $75 for 15 minutes, but she did not disclose whether she had a client for Cecil’s tab.)

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• In May, three Santa Ana, California, police officers who had just raided the unlicensed Sky High Holistic medical marijuana dispensary were caught on the facility’s surveillance video eating supposedly seized cannabis-infused chocolate bars, and an “internal affairs” investigation was opened. However, in August, the Orange County Register reported that the cops went to court to have the video suppressed. Their familiar legal argument is that the video violates their right to privacy — in that they had purposely disabled the cameras before they began munching the contraband and thus had the requisite “expectation of privacy” that triggers the right. (Possibly, they had missed a camera.) • The mother of three children in Grandview, Missouri, suspected that Dameion McBride, 22, had sexually molested her two daughters (ages 4 and 8) and son (age 3), but McBride indignantly denied it, claiming that he is a child-abuse survivor himself, and booked himself on the national “Steve Wilkos” TV show in May to take a lie detector test to clear his name. However, he failed the test as to each child and was subsequently arrested. (The Associated Press reported that McBride insisted on a police lie detector test — and failed that, too.)

The Continuing Crisis

the number of entries, supermarketOn Aug. 1, one of the world’s weirdbought vegetables could be submitted. est border disputes came to an end, as • “Number Two, Turn to the Right and India and Bangladesh exchanged more Growl”: Magistrates in Ceredigion, Wales, than 160 “enclaves” — sovereign terrifined Edward Davies the equivalent of tory completely surrounded by the other about $1,130 in June, finding that it was country’s sovereign territory (in principle, his dog that bit a teenage girl last October, making travel out of the enclaves impossending her to a hospital with swelling and sible unless the enclave had an embassy bruising. Aberystwyth authorities had set or another office that issues visas). In fact, up a formal police lineup of dogs from the there was one Indian enclave neighborhood, and the (Dahala Khagrabari) comgirl had made a positive pletely within a Bangladeshi ID of Davies’ dog as the enclave that is completely perp. inside an Indian enclave Least Competent inside Bangladesh. feeling the Criminals bern today? Judge Roger Barto, of The Litigious Society • The estate of Dr. Rajan Waterloo (New York) VilVerma filed a lawsuit in lage Court, was convicted July against the Tralf Music in August of staging a Hall in Buffalo, New York, fake assault on himself after Dr. Verma fell to his to convince doctors to death following a concert prescribe him pain mediwhen he lost his balance cation. Officers arriving sliding down the banister. at the scene found Barto The estate claims that there lying on the ground with must have been a sticky suba shattered porcelain toistance on the railing. The let tank lid nearby from estate’s lawyers said that (he said) being smacked since alcohol was served at on the head by a mugger. the concert, the promoters should have However, doctors found an apparent flaw known to take extra safety precautions for in Barto’s ruse: He had forgotten to actubanister-riders. ally hurt himself during the “attack” — as • Who gets badly hurt playing musical medical personnel had found no mark, cut chairs? Robin Earnest, 46, told an Arkanor bruise anywhere on him. sas claims hearing that she broke two fingers and was forced into “years” of surgery Recurring Themes • Once again during a police raid of a and physical therapy over a game that was part of a class at the College of the Ouachi- suspected drug house (this time, in Wood River, Illinois, in July), with cops swarmtas in 2011 and demanded at least $75,000 from the state. The July hearing was domi- ing the home and yard, confiscating evidence and arresting occupants, officers nated by a discussion of the proper way to play musical chairs because the instructor had to stop briefly from time to time to answer the front door (10 times during had ordered three students to contest one chair — with Earnest asserting that every- a 90-minute period) — as the dealer’s one knows it would be two chairs for three regular (oblivious) customers continually arrived to buy more heroin. people. • In the face of a declining military budNews That Sounds Like a Joke get, the Defense Ministry of the Nether• “Green-fingered residents” can show lands issued confidential instructions to off their hard work each year at the Quedcommanders in July that during training geley Show in Gloucestershire, England, exercises, to preserve dwindling ammunientering arrangements of colorful, plump tion, soldiers should simply shout “Bang, garden-grown vegetables. However, Bang!” instead of firing their weapons. attendance has been off in recent years, Said a soldiers’ advocate, “Even if you have reported the Western Daily Press, leaving no bullets, you (still) have to train with the show’s future in doubt — until organiz- your weapon.” ers announced that this year, to increase

• Thinning the Herd: (1) When two men who had been drinking in the apartment of Brandon Thomas, 30, in Conyers, Georgia, on July 23 wanted to leave, Mr. Thomas objected. “If y’all are going to drink my alcohol, y’all are going to play my game,” he said, announcing that his “game” was Russian roulette. Minutes later, after spinning the revolver’s cylinder, Mr. Thomas lost the game. (2) Three days later in rural Bell County, Kentucky, John Brock, 60, asked the Lord once again to certify his righteousness by allowing him to safely handle a rattlesnake during services at Mossy Simpson Pentecostal Church. However exemplary Mr. Brock’s faith had been previously, on that day, apparently, it was found wanting, and he is no longer with us.

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(1) Wallace Berg, 81, was charged with public indecency in Stratford, Connecticut, in July after a neighbor showed police a video he had made of Berg, naked and (according to an Associated Press report) “performing a sex act with some shrubbery.” (2) “Where the sun don’t shine” is now a standard hiding place for contraband, including for Matthew Smith, 36, arrested in Greendale, Indiana, in July. After he drew attention with a long restroom session at a Shell station, police confronted him about the white powder on his nose, and Smith sheepishly handed over the minutes-ago-removed pills and cocaine — but he had also extracted, inexplicably, a fishing bobber, a screwdriver and an “open tire plug kit.”

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Louis Woodcock, 23, testified at his Toronto trial in March (2010) that he was not involved in the 2005 shooting of a woman, despite being seen on surveillance video approaching the woman with his hand inside his jacket until gunshots rang out. He said his hand was not on a gun but that he often kept his hand inside his jacket to keep from sucking his thumb, which is a habit he picked up in childhood and which did not go over well on the street. (The jury, apparently not seeing him as the thumb-sucking type, convicted him of manslaughter.) cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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Wes Daniel and Heather Flagle keep referring to “the band thing.” We’re at Hang Fire, bellied up to the bar that Daniel and partner Charlie Kerns built by hand, and Daniel is reminiscing about the labor that went into converting the old Whitaker Street Saloon strip club into a cozy, welcoming bar smack in between Congress and Broughton. His nose crinkles recalling the fetid smell and stains of the carpet he ripped up to restore the place’s wooden floors. He guffaws remembering a basement ghost that creeped on Kerns, who was sleeping in a hammock in the bathroom during the renovation. There were seven bucks under the stage and a pair of clear acrylic stripper shoes in the basement, the latter of which now dangle off the original dancing pole behind the bar. There were days and days of sanding, stripping (not the kind that requires aforementioned shoes), staining, and converting the well-worn dive into a new home. Daniel, Kerns, and Flagle, their first employee, never intended for Hang Fire to be a music venue. “It was just going to be this very casual hangout spot that people would feel comfortable in,” Daniel says. But “the band thing” keeps coming up: a casual reference to the time in which Hang Fire went from a come-as-you-are hideaway to one of the most influential venues in Savannah.

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DJ Cheedo Dust), House of Gunt, Crazy Bag Lady, White Treasure, Triathalon, Red Sea (the roster’s only non-local act), Blonde Mom, Lovely Locks, Carpet Coats, and Curbdogs. The full transition into music venue coincided with the first Savannah Stopover. After building a stage specifically for the fest (at just a few inches above the ground, it provides some elevation while still creating an intimate setting), the busy weekend of diverse talent inspired Flagle to fully venture into the world of booking. Hang Fire had hosted live music in the past—Superhorse played their grand opening party in 2006, and local indie and experimental bands like Sunglasses became semi-regulars around 2009, when a new wave of bands formed. According to Flagle and Daniel, preStopover booking was never at the level that Flagle decided to take it. Unfortunately, finding their live music groove also marked the beginning of a years-long battle. “Right after Stopover, stuff started happening upstairs,” Flagle says, referring to repeated noise complaints from neighbors.

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Daniel and Flagle downplay their tiny stage’s contributions to the music scene, but if it weren’t for their down-for-whatever-as-long-as-you’ve-got-it-together mentality in regards to booking, it’s undeniable that Savannah’s scene wouldn’t be at its current pinnacle, that we wouldn’t have as diverse and strong a roster of locals as we do, or that bands would even consider making a stop off of I-95 in a swampy little college town. Now, after long battles over noise complaints—an experience that has sparred intense community dialogue in regard to downtown development, the role of entertainment in the tourism district, gentrification, and the condo-ification of Broughton, for starters—Hang Fire as an entity is in a time of transition. While Daniel and Flagle aren’t sure what the next step is, they’re ready to celebrate the spot’s time as a local monument and second home to folks from all walks of life. The lineup for their August 29 party features an array of Hang Fire regulars across the ages, including Superhorse (the first band they ever hosted), Wax Tan Body (née

Heather and Wes atop the handbuilt bar. Photo by Geoff L. Johnson

“We got a little start for nine months, then had to cut it off for a year and a half.” “It was a phase we were going through,” Daniel says. “I was going to court, then it died down. We thought it’d be wise to stop for a little bit, and that kept extending depending on the court date, and we suffered for that for a year.” They cautiously began booking again after a year, year-and-a-half period, though “it felt like 20 years,” Flagle says. Locals Hotplate and newcomers Wet Socks were the first bands to play as Hang Fire gingerly re-opened the stage. “I didn’t know [Wet Socks’] Hunter or John at the time, I had just heard about them,” Flagle remembers. “The first time they played here is when it all started. We just really clicked, and they were the first people who started bringing in awesome bands from outside, and it grew from that.” A lot of touring bands came to Hang Fire by word-of-mouth, as local bands began touring further and further around the country, spreading the good news of Savannah’s venues and great audiences. “Fortunately for us, a lot of the locals, we’ve been their second home,” says Flagle. “We benefit a lot from that.”

Thanks to Hang Fire’s excellent hospitality—a hard find on the small-venue indie circuit—the word keeps spreading. “We try to do our part when they’re here,” Flagle explains. “We make sure everyone is happy and taken care of and gets to drink a little and has a place to stay and food. It’s always been a priority to make sure people are happy when they’re here, because they’re going to go back to their town and tell their band friends, ‘hey, we played this awesome venue in Savannah.’” As for locals, Hang Fire has served as a first venue for many, due to Flagle and Daniel’s openness and attitude. “I try to never limit by genre,” Flagle says. “I feel like that’s shooting yourself in the foot. I want to be working with people who have their shit together to a certain extent…but I would say I am very openminded, and a lot of times, I feel it’s hard for people to break in. They get stuck at house shows, and I’m sure that’s really discouraging for them. Generally, it’s safer to wait until you know that the band has already established a name, but here, it’s okay. I know you, I think you probably know what you’re doing and would be good

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at this, want to give it a shot on Monday or Tuesday and see what goes from there?” “I think we’ve given them a place to start out,” Daniel says. “And there are so many bands now…I remember at the time we opened, there was Kylesa, Black Tusk, Superhorse...it was sparse. The Americana thing hadn’t happened. Then gradually, over the last two, three years, there are so many bands, and so many really, really good bands.” “I remember back in the day, people would say how much the music scene in Savannah sucked,” Flagle chimes in. “When I hear that now, I say, ‘you don’t know what the fuck you’re talking about,” says Daniel. It’s difficult to truly hear a band while taking drink orders behind the bar, but the duo know when a show’s going well. “From our vantage point, we get to see everyone’s backs,” Flagle says. “The sweatier the backs are, the better the band is!” She and Daniel both list January’s incredible Stopoverproduced King Tuff/Ex Hex/ Creepoid show as a favorite. Daniel loved the “weird buzz” of Perfect Pussy’s set in 2014, and fondly recalls the time his pals The Fourth Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra marched into the bar playing “Sweet Leaf” by Black Sabbath, tubas blaring. There was that one time that Baby Baby was deep in their wild show when a car crashed through the window of neighboring Circa 1875. There’s the treasured closing ritual of “Sit Down Smoke,” in which staff would shirk their cleanup duties to sit at the front windows, share stories, smoke cigarettes, sip beers, and people-watch. The walls alone are proof enough of the memories made in Hang Fire’s current space: a logo painted by R. Land in his signature zany-cartoon style hangs between windows; posters from old shows line every wall; paintings by Panhandle Slim and Zteven (he created the painted comic book-style beer and cocktail menus) pop off the brick; matted photos of

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Les Racquet hits the pause button

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It’s not “goodbye,” just “see you later.” After five hard years of touring, Les Racquet is calling for a time-out to allow its members to develop individually as musicians and proud Savannah residents. But this isn’t a somber affair: to celebrate a new chapter, they’ve invited the community to celebrate with a huge party and show at Barrelhouse South on Thursday night. “We always said that when we got to a point where we didn’t see obvious growth when we were on the road, we were going to go off the road,” drummer Daniel Malone explains. “That kind of coincided with this winter: we found a home in Savannah, decided to move here, I met my fiancée…it was just kind of natural to say, ‘let’s take a little bit of time off to grow individually, get ready and poised for the next chapter of Les Racquet, and come back a little more mature and professional. It’s actually really exciting for us.” Recently, Malone, Patrick Carroll (guitar, lead vocals) and Kenny Murphy (bass, vocals) have been cropping up all over Savannah’s stages: Malone gigs with fiancée Rachael Shaner and Randy Cuba in Southern Maple Band, covering Top 40 pop, blues band Jubal Kane, and Ben Kaiser Trio. Carroll has pursued a singer/ songwriter career, and Murphy has delved into jazz and the open mic circuit. “We’re not doing the Les Racquet thing as much anymore, so we’re all getting calls to fill in,” says Malone. “Which has been great, because all these different styles and different musicians allows us to stretch. I’m becoming more deliberate with my playing and my focus, arrangements, and harmonies. I’ve been taking vocal lessons and really working on harmony arrangements, and I know Patrick and Kenny have been working on their vocals as well.” When they get back together, they plan to record an album of material they tested on the road while touring in spring; right now, they have a rough sketch in the form of demos tracked in Atlanta. “We took everything on the road with us for our spring tour to just kind of play it and arrange things live around the country,” says Malone. “If it’s something we like in rehearsal that doesn’t necessarily work in Cincinnati, Ohio, we might try it again in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. If it doesn’t work there, maybe there’s a reason for that. It’s kind of a pass-fail mentality with the method, but also there’s some22 thing to be said about contemplation and

For former New Yorkers Les Racquet, Savannah’s surf and scene proved too tantalizing to leave. Welcome home, fellas!

letting something go, letting something breathe—which is where the space comes in that we’re taking a break this summer and fall.” For now, Malone’s excited to tie the knot with his lady in October, push himself by performing with a variety of players, and continue to enjoy Savannah—a hometown the Racqueteers adopted after several unique twists of fate. “We came through in 2012 on a whim and absolutely fell in love with it,” he remembers. Upon rolling into town, the band headed to the former Livewire Music Hall, discovered online, to break out their laptops and work on booking. It was a Monday, Eric Culberson’s usual jam night; when Culberson had to cancel, Andrew Robertson offered the gig to the band sitting right at his bar in exchange for free drinks and a place to stay. The usual local musicanheavy Monday crowd turned out, and liked what they heard. Robertson asked if they could play Tuesday. The crowd thickened. They played Wednesday. They got a call from Tybee Island Social Club’s Kurtis Schumm, asking if they could play his place on Thursday. Then Friday.

“We came into town knowing no one, having no gigs—and we started coming back to Savannah as much as possible,” Malone says. “This city treats us so well; we’ve met so many kind people who are so many great friends of ours now. We’ve done some incredible things with people here that you do with your best friends. We’ve gone camping, we’ve seen life events happen: marriages, and Deric Murphy passing away…we went through that process with our friends, and we just realized that this place is home.” For the past three years, the band had made it a goal to stay in Savannah for the winter—up North, snow season is a rough time to tour due to potentially dangerous driving conditions and risks of weatherrelated show cancellations. “We kept getting coerced to the island,” Malone recalls with a laugh. “This winter, we looked the other way, tied ourselves to the masthead, and didn’t let ourselves get drawn in, and stayed in Savannah for the winter. We really spent the winter here, and at the end of it, we decided we were going to officially announce that we are no longer a band based out of New York City— we’re based out of Savannah.”

Malone advises that the Barrelhouse gig is a great chance to snag Les Racquet merch: they’ll have three tables brimming over with t-shirts, bandanas, koozies and more, with the goal being to get rid of everything. Plus, they’re aiming to make the whole evening a next-level spectacle, complete with a floating bar and surprises. It’s certainly, in its own way, the end of a particular chapter, but Malone and the boys are looking forward to the possibilities that lie ahead. “We couldn’t have written it this way,” Malone says. “It’s a chapter that has started with us being young and touring and learning the ropes about what that means lifestyle-wise and music-wise, and it’s closing with me getting married and us living here now. We are super-excited to be ambassadors to Savannah formally, to be a staple of the community and to offer our talents and services as we can. We’re all proud of the fact that Savannah is home.” CS

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Since 2011, Wayne Waxing and Lucy Tight have been making some of the most exciting and entertaining Americana music a fan can come across, full of twists, tight harmonies, and eclectic fun. With Waxing on the kick drum, high-hat, acoustic guitar and harmonica, and Tight on a custom-made cigar box guitar (two pickups, three strings, broomstick handle), it’s souped-up sass rolling like a tumbleweed lost in Appalachia, and it’s guaranteed to get your boots tapping and stomping. The couple live in in their timeless Airstream trailer so they can tour fulltime, with kiddo Diver, Manny, the nanny, and dog Pokey in tow. The Airstream doubled as a recording studio for 2010’s Lucy & Wayne and The Amairican Stream. That impressive record boasts the great “Slips,” which, over bubbling pickin’ and harmony strains declares with a wry, wicked grin: “I wanna be good, but it ain’t no fun.” Seems they’ve carved out the best way to be at least a little bit good and have fun and live the dream: with guitar on knee and baby on hip and the wide open road ahead. Tuesday, September 1, 8 p.m., $5

Whores., Dropout, The Toxic Shock @The Jinx

It’s that time of year: Whores. is coming back! Atlanta’s ferocious noise-punks put on one of the most tumultuous, balls-to-the-wall shows you’ll see this year. From the technical precision of vocalist/guitarist Christian Lembach, bassist Casey Maxwell, and drummer Donnie Adkinson to the wall of sound they engulf their crowd in, fans of The Jesus Lizard, Helmet, Karp and the like will be hooked. They head down from ATL with Dropout, who promise to be as just as thrilling as their bill mates. Machine gun drums, arsenal-crunch guitars, flesh-ripper vocals—really, it should have been Dropout’s “They Eat Their God” blasting through that awesome guitar warrior guy’s speakers in Mad Max: Fury Road. Fingers crossed for the next film, maybe...? It’s their second time playing The Jinx, so give ‘em a warm welcome back. The Toxic Shock (Crazy Bag Lady’s Josh Sterno and Daniel Lynch, masked, fronted by Greta Odrezin) have been a hometown hardcore joy to watch grow; they act as local support. Saturday, August 29, 10 p.m., $10

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Lochness Mobsters, The Gun Hoes, Generation Pill @The Jinx

Originally hailing from Lake Charles, La., Austin’s Lochness Mobsters (don’t you just love that name?) have been cranking out charming, ‘60s-inspired garage-pop in the peppy, throwback vein of Burger Records’ Cali garage-surf fare since 2009 (and, in fact, the band just contributed a track to a benefit compilation released by Burger and Needles and Pins Records this past June). This is a jump, jive ‘n’ wail situation, and it’s going to be super-fun. The Gun Hoes head up from Miami make toe-tapper garage with big melodies and jaunty, barrel-wave guitar leads. Generation Pill are local favorites on the Hang Fire and DIY circuit—good to see them hitting the larger Jinx stage so more folks get a taste of their brashly raw Savannah scuzz. Thursday, August 27, 10 p.m.

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Mixing modern dance with old-school burlesque and cabaret, The Downtown Delilahs bring a fresh take to Savannah nightlife with their unique brand of tantalizing talent. The talented crop of gals play off of a criminal theme in an all-new show, “Innocent Until Proven SEXY.” Head down to The House of Mata Hari to access the secret stage. This week marks the show’s final run, so get it while it’s hot: call 272-7601 for tickets. Thursday-friday, aug 27-28, 10 p.m., saturday, august 29, 9 p.m. & 11 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Jason Bible & Lyn Avenue Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) High Velocity The Wormhole Fire in the Hole: Black Caesar, Cult Cyph, Valore, Happy Thoughts Z2 Live Music

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When artist Lisa D. Watson was a girl in small town Ohio, she used to like to hang out under the bridge near her house. For some kids, in some towns, that could have been the beginning of a bad trend. But for Watson, it was a gateway to wonder: “I used to sit in my canoe for hours, watching the ducks and the turtles,” she recalls. “It gave me this great appreciation for the things that happen underneath the structures we take for granted.” Her father, a steel salesman, also instilled in her an awareness of the expertise, materials and human labor that go into building bridges. This, along with being stuck in traffic as an adult, fostered a lifelong affection for highway infrastructure. “I’m obsessed with overpasses,” laughs the longtime Los Angeles dweller who moved to Savannah a decade ago after her parents retired to Hilton Head. “The idea of someone finding the need for an extension between two spots and building it fascinates me.” Bridges are practical, but they’re also metaphorical. After years in L.A. as an art director for television and commercials, the Columbus College of Art & Design graduate found that crossing the country reinvigorated her fine art career. Her murals are included in video artist Bill Viola’s installations worldwide, and her work has been exhibited locally at Indigo Sky Community Gallery and the JEA. Given her affinity for linking people and places, it’s no surprise that when it came 28 to artistically exploring and documenting

Artist Lisa D. Watson (left) brings out the practical beauty and marvelous engineering of Savannah’s bridges and extensions.

her current surroundings, she chose to spotlight its bridges. “It’s the one thing that hasn’t been focused on,” says Watson. “People paint the water and the buildings, but other than the Talmadge, not so much the bridges.” Watson has created multimedia works inspired by seven of Savannah’s spans—some longer and more famous than others—for “City Traversed,” hanging along the curved walls of the City Hall Rotunda through the end of 2015.

The exhibit reveals the underappreciated symmetry of the CSX Railroad extension over the Savannah River and the engineering feat of the Sam Varnedoe Drawbridge that carries traffic to and from the island neighborhoods. The latter, slated for demolition because of its tendency to get stuck in the “open” position and snarl traffic for entire afternoons, was built in 1963 and utilizes a moveable, double-leaf bascule and a fixed concrete multi-beam stringer, a combination that was the height of technology when it was conceived. “It’s a complicated contraption,” marvels Watson.

Using paint, reclaimed industrial wood waste and recycled security envelopes to intricately layer color and texture, Watson employs a pragmatic sensibility that echoes the clean lines and zero waste of modern architecture. Her work also reflects the sensitivity to the environment cultivated from her years spent in the canoe under her childhood bridge’s shadow. Several of the bridges in “City Transversed” cross the water, and with the help of Bull River Cruises’ Captain Mike and Kathy Neal, she was able to conduct research from the same perspective.

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“I like bridges because they’re a type of architecture that can have a positive impact on the ecology,” says Watson, who aims to do the same with her landscape and interiors company, Plan It Green Designs. In the largest piece, the I-95 Savannah River Bridge receives dynamic treatment, its pylons reaching out of the marsh towards the clouds, a spray of orange swallows flying out from the eaves. Ironically, this same stretch is featured on the website Uglybridges.com. While the website is less about aesthetic judgement than it is a call for attention to America’s thousands of bridges in dire need of maintenance, Watson takes umbrage at the slight. “They might think differently if they experienced the flora, alligators, birds and their songs that exist underneath,” she writes in her artist statement. “It’s purely magical.” Savannah’s most iconic bridge, however, could use a bit of makeover in Watson’s view. The double-towered, cable-stayed bridge that connects Savannah with South Carolina replaced a cantilever truss bridge in the early 1990s, a necessary upgrade as cargo ships calling on the Port of Savannah became larger. It’s a fairly basic design, seen in several nearby municipalities including Charleston and Jekyll Island. When it was built, the new bridge was originally dedicated to historic Creek leader Tomochichi, but public pressure dictated that it retain the moniker of former Georgia governor and avowed segregationist Eugene Talmadge. “It gives the city a tiara, it brings in height,” observes Watson of the structure.

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The Henry Street overpass (above) and a section of Factors Walk receive dynamic treatment in the exhibit, hanging in the City Hall Rotunda through Dec. 31.

“But we’ve got to get rid of the name.” Her favorite bridge in the series is hardly a bridge at all, just a vine-covered section of railroad that rolls over the two westbound lanes of Henry Street. “It was built more than a hundred and fifty years ago,” notes Watson. “Look at the curve of the handrail, the big bolts, that little bit of rust, it’s just beautiful.” She laments while there are exceptions, most modern American bridges are aesthetically substandard and don’t reflect their role as connectors. She does find hope in a proposal put forth in 1996 for a bridge that unified the talents of architect Frank Gehry, sculptor Richard Serra and German engineer Jorg Schlaich. While it was never built, the prospect of a multi-disciplinary approach to bridge-building brings together all of Watson’s passions. “When a city is in need of a bridge, this type of collaboration could change the aesthetic level of bridges being built today,” she says excitedly, citing potential sculptures, gardens, bike/pedestrian lanes, public spaces and solar powered lighting. “I would love to be part of a bridge design team. Imagine all the possibilities!” cs

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Modern Elegance — The Grand Bohemian showcases a new fall jewelry line by artist Diana Fakhoury. Through Sep. 4. grandbohemiangallery.com/. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St.

Carrie Kellogg and Carrol Kay — Carrie Kellogg is fine art landscape photographer whose work reflects the beauty of the Savannah and the low country. Carrol Kay is an accomplished weaver and bead artist who creates beautiful unique easy-to-wear garments. Sep. 1-30. Gallery 209, 209 E River St. Joe Ebberwein — JPainting began as a hobby for him and soon became a passion when he began lessons in the home of a friend who had graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He discovered the satisfaction of taking a blank, harsh white canvas and filling it with shapes and shades of color, capturing the emotion of a beautiful ocean sunset, marsh landscape or a field of flowers. Sep. 1-30. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Last week to catch photos at the Jepson by Martin Parr, in ‘Life’s A Beach.’

Continuing Exhibits The ART: of Cal Wood — A collection of abstract paintings at Zunzi’s 2 on view until the end of October. $1000 for 30” x 40” & 40” x 40 size paintings. Through Oct. 31, 4 p.m.midnight. zunzis.com. Z2, 9 Drayton Street. City Transversed — Lisa D. Watson’s wall pieces are made with 90% reclaimed materials. On display will be the I-95 - Savannah River Bridge, CSX - Savannah River Bridge, the Houlihan Bridge, the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, Factors Walk, RRX - Henry Street and Islands Expressway Bascule Bridge. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. Come As You Are: Art of the 1990s — This unique exhibition, titled after the 1992 Nirvana song, showcases 65 works from paintings, drawings, sculptures, and installations to photographs, prints, videos, and digital art. Covering a range of social issues and geopolitical milestones, the show centers around three principal themes: multiculturalism and the “identity politics” debates, the digital revolution, and globalization. Through Sep. 20. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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Dale Robinson and Hugh Wayne — Dale is a new landscape photographer whose photographs showcase the beauty of Savannah, the area birds and lowcountry scenes. Hugh creates functional clay trays embellished with crabs, shrimp, turtles and sea horses reflecting the lowcountry. Through Aug. 31. Gallery 209, 209 E River St. Eclectic Encounters — Telfair Museums houses more than 6,500 objects in its permanent collection. Eclectic Encounters gives an inside look to works that have not been seen by the public in over 10 years. The exhibit features pieces that cross time peri30 ods and art movements to reveal the wide

range of the museum’s holdings. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Folk Art: Simply Profound — What is folk art? Exaggeration and simplicity converge to describe the folk artist as he deals with family, God and the human condition. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Fountains of Savannah — The Savannah Art Association presents this group exhibit focusing on local fountains. Through Sep. 2. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. From Bankers to Presidents: The Work of Joseph Gallettini — Gallettini was Savannah’s foremost ship model builder, and his work is displayed at the museum. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Goddesses: Earth, Sea and Sky — Paintings and mixed media works by Carole Wilde Jackson are featured for the month of August. Willie Jackson and Ben Keiser will perform original blues music at the reception. Through Aug. 31. coffee deli, 4517 Habersham St. The Highwaymen — The exhibit features several well known black artists known as The Highwaymen. A total of 26 artists, one woman and twenty-five men, traveled the highways of Florida from the early 1960s to the early 1990s selling oil paintings from the trunks of cars. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. i feel ya: SCAD + Andre 3000 Benjamin — The summer highlight exhibition, which debuted at Mana in Miami during Art Basel last year, explores fashion, film, and painting through the work of artist, musician, performer, fashion innovator, and actor André

Benjamin (aka André 3000), filmmaker Greg Brunkalla, and painter Jimmy O’Neal. Phrases printed on custom jumpsuits designed by André Benjamin initiate a powerful exchange, reflected in Jimmy O’Neal’s large-scale abstract paintings alongside an experimental film directed by Greg Brunkalla. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. Karen Macek and Heather MacRae Trulson — Karen Macek is an artist and designer working in oil, acrylic and computer graphics. Heather MacRae Trulson works in acrylic, ink and watercolor. A portion of sales will benefit the Daily Impact Fund, providing extra patient services not covered by Medicare or insurances. Through Sep. 30. HospiceSavannah.org/ArtGallery. Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Drive. Landfall: SCAD Summer Sales Exhibition — 2015 SCAD summer sales exhibition featuring artwork by SCAD students, faculty, staff and alumni. For this annual thematic and juried exhibition, entries were culled from varied interpretations of the landscape genre. Diverse disciplines are represented in the show, including painting, photography, sculpture, furniture design, fibers, drawing and printmaking. Through Sep. 5. Gutstein Gallery, 201 E Broughton St,. Life’s a Beach: Photographs by Martin Parr — One of Britain’s most beloved photographers takes us on a color-saturated journey through a place loved by all, the seaside. This exhibition presents photos of beachgoers on far-flung shores, including Argentina, Brazil, China, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Japan, the United States, Mexico, Thailand, and, of course, the artist’s native England. General museum admission. Through Aug. 30. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Oatland Island Wildlife Exhibit — The Savannah Art Association’s exhibit consists of paintings and photographs of the animals and landscape of Oatland Island. Through Sep. 10. oatlandisland. org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Prints from the Collection — Carefully stored away and sheltered from damaging light, Telfair Museums holds a treasure trove of fine prints by some of the most widely known artists in all of Western art history. This exhibit features approximately 40 European and American works dating from the 16th century through 1945 and includes works by Rembrandt, Cezanne, Degas, Renoir, Goya, and others. This exceptional exhibit at the Telfair Academy, Savannah’s only historic mansion and art museum, includes original etchings, lithographs and wood engravings on paper by Rembrandt, Cezanne, Degas, Renoir, Goya, and others. It also features American printmakers, such as Whistler and Bellows, and a special selection focused on the South. The exhibit includes one of the most recognizable images in the world, Adam and Eve, by Albrecht Dürer. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. Savannah Portrait Association Exhibition — Armstrong presents works by members of the Savannah Portrait Society. Through Sep. 4. about.armstrong. edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Tall Tales: Works by Raymond Gaddy — Raymond Gaddy’s mixed-media works explore imagery, the colorful and vivid art of storytelling. Through Aug. 28. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Vivienne Westwood Designs — Andre Leon Talley curates this collection of legendary designs by Vivienne Westwood. Through Sep. 13. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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IT’S THE best time of the year for a craft beer lover in Savannah. Starting Aug. 30 and running through Sept. 6, Savannah Craft Beer Week has become a highly anticipated annual event. Leading into the Savannah Craft Brew Festival, the week before sees various venues all around town host tap takeovers for local and national breweries. The scope varies from small, intimate tastings with single breweries to large-scale events sure to attract hundreds of beer enthusiasts. At many of these events breweries representatives will be on hand to talk beer and hand out some brewery goodies. Here is a rundown of just a few highlights: Sunday, August 30: Savannah Craft Beer Week has its official start with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Distillery. All of the Distillery’s 21 taps will be dedicated to Georgia breweries. The event runs from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm with all Georgia beers half off from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Monday, August 31: Service Brewing is the official sponsor of Savannah Craft Beer Week. They kick things off with a tap takeover at Green Truck Pub. They promise to have several R&D beers available as well as S.B.C. 1, an American strong ale brewed to celebrate Service Brewing Company’s first year anniversary. The takeover lasts from 5pm-11pm. Thursday, September 3: Atlanta brewery Burnt Hickory collaborated with Savannah’s very own Coastal Empire Beer Company to brew March to the Sea, a barley wine commemorating Sherman’s march from Atlanta to Savannah. Crystal

Beer Parlor will be showcasing March to the Sea as well as several other Coastal and Burnt Hickory brews from 6pm-9pm. Friday, September 4: Night of the Beer Geek 6.0. The title says it all. This is a big night for beer geeks. The Distillery brings out the biggest and most outrageous beers they can get their hands on. This is a night you just might be able to check off one of those craft beer “whales” you’ve been looking for. Night of the Beer Geek 6.0 runs from 6pm-11pm. Saturday, September 5: The Savannah Craft Beer Festival is the culmination of Savannah Craft Beer week. With over 150 different craft beers on hand the Savannah

Craft Beer Festival promises to be a good look at the variety of beers available in the Savannah market. Tickets are available at Habersham Beverage who, along with Southbound Brewing, are the Festival sponsors. General admission tickets are $45.00 or $50 at the gate. VIP tickets, which get you access to additional beers and entrance to the festival an hour earlier, are $80 (through September 4th) or $85 at the gate. Designated Driver (and you should have one) tickets are available for $20.00 for General Admission or $30.00 for VIP. Sunday, September 6: Need a little help recovering from all the weeks’ festivities? Join the guys of Brew/Drink/Run for the

third annual Craft Beer Week Recovery Run. Meet up at Atlantic Mall in Ardsley Park for a relaxed mile or 5K run though one of Savannah’s most beautiful neighborhoods. The run starts at 11:30am. This list just scratches the surface of the events at Savannah Craft Beer Week. There are plenty of other locations around town that will be part of the action. Ben’s Neighborhood Grill, McDonough’s and Hops and Barley all have themed events lined up. To keep up with all Craft Beer Week events, bookmark savcraftbeer.com or better yet download the Savannah Craft Beer Week app for up to date notifications and news during the week. Cheers! cs

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GARY LANGEVIN may have been born in the States, but at age two he went off to live with his mama in Naples, Italy, where she had opened a restaurant called the Josie’s Golden Triangle. He and his sis grew up in that kitchen, standing on rickety wooden chairs to wash dishes, chopping onions and learning the trade beside his Nona Maria. The tastes, scents and textures of this fragrant and delicious native cuisine course through his veins and light him up like a bright candle inside to this day. He got started early learning how things are done from the ground up in an Italian kitchen. As a kid, his favorite dish was Spaghetti Carbonara, especially as created by Nona Maria, so one day, when that after-school craving hit, he tugged on grandma’s apron and asked, “Can you show me how to make it?” And so she did. Next day, he begs for his favorite treat again. Wise Nona Maria laughs and says, “Didn’t I show you yesterday how to make it? Well, go ahead!” How old was this future chef at the time? All of eight summers… like I said, he started early! Back in the U.S. at age 18 and seeking a way to make a living, what other path would he choose but to bank on that store of knowledge built up over years of careful training by his Mama and Nona. Eventually he rose to be the owner of a well-loved neighborhood pizzeria in New Jersey, where families and local folk who loved authentic Napoli pizza could wine and dine away their mealtime. He knew them all, who liked anchovies, who insisted on veggies only, and who wanted only olive oil—no tomato sauce, please! That kind of attention to the customer, his devotion to only the best ingredients, and finely-honed skills that reached back God-only-knows how many generations, kept the place roaring along every week and built up his rep as the surefire neighborhood favorite for the most authentic Italian pizza, and I ain’t talkin’ Pizza Hut here! Later on, after marriage to the lucky Heather and a couple of cute kids, he gotthe urge to explore other territory and 32 brought his craft down south. Ending up in

From left: Frank Iemmo, Phil Felice, Chef Gary Langevin, Asst. Chef Reuben Rodriguez

Array of desserts: In the middle, tiramisu; above and to the right, Lemoncello Cake with marscapone, freshmade cannoli and chocolate covered profiteroles

a favored vacation spot, Charleston, Gary set up Pizzeria Bella Napoli and began rakin’ in the fans. His daughters Serina and Maria grew up like their papa did, working in the kitchen, and Heather is his partner in life and in the biz. Maybe it was the salty tang of the marshlands, the laidback Savannah vibe, or piquant mix of tourism and history, but during a weekend Gary felt that itch again, to move, expand outwards, and share his vision of real Naples cuisine, and this time, not just his famous pizza. Word came to him of a primo spot: Right over that last bridge on Johnny Mercer Boulevard, just as you enter the Island, over to the left, rough wood exterior,

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Frank Iemmo is a modest server who is really an artiste in disguise: his performance is not to be missed. After opening the lid of da Big Cheese, he carefully carves a generous amount to mix with your pasta, then sets the pasta itself on an island of cheese in the middle, shaving off finer bits to mix in. That goes into your warmed dish, followed by an array of fresh herbs, clams, One of Frank Iemmo’s edible works of art sausage, whatever you like, laid carefully in the bowl with such a precise and artistic hand that what you get is amounts to an surrounded by marsh, big windows that edible work of art. look out over a river gilded by the afterA certain mayoral candidate one evening noon sun. This was it! at dinner enthusiastically recommended He and his buddies cleared out the brush the shrimp and sausage over pasta; it’s not and scrubby undergrowth all the way up on the menu, but you can still ask for it. to the little bridge, so that diners could I was treated to this display of Frank’s have a wide and beautiful vista across the fine cheese-itude and the result was amazmarshlands. With his crew of Assistant ing! The tart bite of fresh parmigiana will Chef Reuben Rodriguez, Phil Felice and make you vow to forever leave behind the Frank Iemmo, they put together a slamdried powdery stuff in the supermarket. bangin’ menu of favorites like Saltimbocca The shrimp were plump and tender, the di Vitello alla Romana (veal cutlet sautéed sausage had a delicately herb-y flavor and with sage in a white wine butter sauce, delightful texture, the juicy little tomagloriously topped with prosciutto n’ moztoes were superb, and blended with freshly zarella) or the Frutti di Mare Fra Diavolo, a shaved parmesan … a dream of Italy come seafood lover’s dream of fresh clams, mus- true! cs sels, calamari and shrimp in a spicy mariLittle Italy Neighborhood nara served over pasta. Speaking of pasta—ask for da Big Cheese Restaurant & Pizzeria 138 Johnny Mercer Blvd when you order spaghetti. The story goes (912) 201-3805 that the huge golden wheel of Parmigiana Mon-Thu 4-10pm came over from Italy in its own airplane Fri-Sat 4-11pm seat—and I could believe it because the thing is sizeable enough to bathe a baby in! Sun 4pm-9pm www.littleitalysavannah.com Brought out on its own cart, when you see it arrive, prepare to be entertained!

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On balance, American Ultra won’t be mistaken as the ne plus ultra of secret agent capers, but it mostly handles its assignment with ease. That’s not the case with Hitman: Agent 47, which doesn’t even get off one shot before its relative wretchedness comes into focus. The second movie based on the popular video game Hitman—the first, starring Timothy Olyphant, arrived back in 2007—this one finds Rupert Friend taking over as the ruthless government assassin with the tarnished heart of gold (6 carat, at best). Hannah Ware is Katia, whom he must protect from all manner of evildoers. Thomas Kretschmann plays the evil syndicate head Le Clerq, whose moniker makes me think of Justin Timberlake as Le Coq in The Love Guru. And Zachary Quinto, Spock in the Star Trek reboot, co-stars as John Smith, a mysterious figure who starts out like Kyle Reese before morphing into a T-800. Speaking of Spock, while he has the ability to live long and prosper, the same may or may not be said of the career of debuting director Aleksander Bach, whose movie exhibits all the uniqueness and individuality of a Krispy Kreme doughnut rolling off the conveyor belt (and, hey, at least the pastry has flavor). Hitman: Agent 47 takes such pleasure in reveling in its own banality that it often feels like Bach and scripters Skip Woods (who also wrote the previous Hitman flick, as well as the atrocious A Good Day to Die Hard) and Michael Finch pilfered $35 million from studio coffers merely to proudly state that they punk’d everyone who actually wastes money to see this. Devoid of any distinguishing features in any department (even the acting, as all performers could have been replaced with mannequins and no one would have been the wiser), this ultimately feels like a placeholder banner ad, marking time up there on the screen until an actual movie starts.

THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.

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OOO With a pair of bland pretty-boy leads, the hyperactive Guy Ritchie in the director’s seat, and a trailer that didn’t exactly inspire hope, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. promised to be the sort of late-summer miss that would leave me crying uncle before the halfway mark. Instead, it turns out to be an unassuming, undemanding surprise. It’s based, of course, on the hit TV series from the 1960s, the sort of effort that arrived fast and furious in the wake of James Bond’s phenomenal success at the box office. Secret agents were everywhere during that decade, and while U.N.C.L.E. never quite went the route of the spy spoof Get Smart, it offered enough of a wink34 wink-nudge-nudge attitude to make even

has been rendered unrecognizable with its idiotic changes in tempo and instrumentation. Fortunately, this aural atrocity marks one of the very few times that this handsome big-screen version is hopelessly out of tune.

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Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer star in The MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.

the playful 007 flicks look as seriousminded as The Spy Who Came In from the Cold by comparison. The titular man was Napoleon Solo, played by Robert Vaughn with the right mix of suavity and insouciance. As the Russian Illya Kuryakin, Solo’s friend and co-worker at the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement, David McCallum became the series’ breakout star – amusingly, his bowl haircut on the show and his heartthrob status among adoring teenyboppers led to him being tagged “the fifth Beatle.” On the series, Solo and Kuryakin were fellow agents from the start, which makes this new picture operate as an origin story of sorts. The Cold War rages on, and when we first meet Solo (Henry Cavill) and Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) in 1963, they’re rival agents (Solo for the CIA, Kuryakin for the KGB) attempting to kill each other near the renowned Checkpoint Charlie. Solo is attempting to smuggle an important asset named Gaby Teller (Alicia Vikander, Ex Machina’s Ava) out of East Berlin while Kuryakin is trying to stop him. It’s not long after, however, that the men’s respective organizations order them to team up in an effort to stop the usual coterie of global villains (including an exNazi played with lip-smacking zeal by Sylvester Groth) from getting their hands on nuclear warheads. Warner Bros. didn’t do itself any favors by releasing this into theaters so soon after Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, since both sport similarities beyond the fact that they’re based on vintage spy

shows (for one thing, an U.N.C.L.E. plot twist is startlingly comparable to one in M:I – RN). This new film may not quite match the intensity or excitement of the Tom Cruise vehicle, but it’s nevertheless a worthwhile endeavor, with Ritchie toning down the spastic shooting style that all but destroyed his Sherlock Holmes films with Robert Downey Jr. The technical flourishes displayed in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (including a rare modern use of split screen) actually benefit the storyline rather than just function as masturbatory moviemaking. There are at least two dozen actors who would have made a better Napoleon Solo than Cavill, but I’ll give him a break since he’s not as soul-crushingly dull as when he played Superman in the dreary fanboy fave Man of Steel. The real delight here is Hammer. So memorable as the Winklevii in The Social Network, he followed that with dryly earnest turns in The Lone Ranger, Mirror Mirror and J. Edgar. It’s nice to see him as an engaging presence again, and his Illya Kuryakin proves to be the film’s most interesting character as well as its primary wellspring of low-simmer humor. Incidentally, the theme music for the series was created by the late, great Jerry Goldsmith, who nearly rivaled John Williams in crafting magnificent, majestic scores (countless credits include Chinatown, and The Omen, winning his only Oscar for the last-named). Goldsmith’s original U.N.C.L.E. score is one of his best, and I fully expected the film to pay it tribute. Instead, the employed snippet

OOO Since the major news emerging from last weekend’s box office race centered around the catastrophic take of Fantastic Four, many may have missed that there was another commercial flop debuting in theaters. Shaun the Sheep Movie, from the studio behind the superb Wallace & Gromit films, earned a dismal $4 million and opened outside the Top 10, at #11 (even the reviled Pixels managed to gross more, and it was in its third week). Shaun the Sheep Movie lacks the go-forbroke genius of the Wallace and Gromit works, but that’s not so say it isn’t consistently inventive and entertaining, centering on the misadventures that greet Shaun, his fellow sheep and Bitzer the dog as they head to The Big City (as all the signs call it) to locate the farmer who looks after them. Said farmer, after all, has taken a blow to the noggin and now suffers from amnesia, so it’s up to the animals to locate him, jog his memory, and return him home. But that proves to be quite the challenge, more so since they’re being dogged by a particularly nasty animal-containment employee. This toon tale takes its time getting started, but once the gang descends upon the city, matters become increasingly frenzied and funny, with a pair of standout setpieces unfolding in a restaurant and inside a kennel. Despite being a silent film in that no one speaks dialogue, its references span the decades, from the silent masterpiece Modern Times (when Shaun’s characters do speak, it’s in unintelligible gibberish clearly inspired by the Chaplin film) to The Silence of the Lambs (with a cat amusingly aping Hannibal Lecter pondering fava beans and a nice Chianti). With Pixar’s marvelous Inside Out winding down in theaters, it’s still not too late for parents to save Shaun from getting clipped by loading the kids into the minivan and taking them this weekend.

FANTASTIC FOUR

O Honestly, is there a more cursed franchise in Hollywood than this one? One of the genuinely classic comics from the storied history of Marvel, it’s mind-boggling that no one has been able to make a decent movie out of this material. It brings to mind Jim Gordon’s line about Batman at the conclusion of The Dark Knight: “He’s the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now.” Is the same principle applying here? Are these the heroes America deserves, as

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punishment for our slavish devotion to all films Marvel? A grim assessment, indeed. So while it may be true that this Fantastic Four is an improvement over the 2005 version (and perhaps its 2007 sequel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer), that’s really not saying a damn thing. This take finds our fab four much younger than in previous incarnations: there’s brainy Reed Richards (Miles Teller) and cocky Johnny Storm (Michael B. Jordan), and there’s Sue Storm (Kate Mara) and Ben Grimm (Jamie Bell). Yes, the last-named characters are so devoid of personality or quirks that I’m hard-pressed to think of any adjectives to describe them. At any rate, after nearly an hour of sluggish exposition, the quartet finally are exposed to the mysterious green glop that looks as if it could power a thousand Green Lanterns but instead turns these meddling kids into something more than human. None of these skilled actors are bad individually, but thanks to inert writing and direction, they’re never allowed to establish any chemistry among themselves. Especially affected are Reed and Ben, who are supposed to be longtime friends but seem about as comfortable around each other as two strangers mashed together on a crammed NYC subway car.

There’s a climactic battle, of course, but it’s rather anemic, generating about as much suspense as found on any given episode of Fraggle Rock. And then it’s all over, leaving in its wake disappointment, disillusionment, and the threat of a sequel in 2017.

RICKI AND THE FLASH

OOO Meryl Streep sprints past the ABBA songbook to tackle a wide range of infectious tunes in Ricki and the Flash, a middling seriocomedy that works better when its emotions are raw than when its scenarios are rigged. Streep plays Ricki Rendazzo, who abandoned her prim and proper family long ago to pursue her rock ‘n’ roll dream. Singing a mix of covers at a California watering hole with her band the Flash (members played by real-life rockers Rick Springfield, Bernie Worrell, Joe Vitale and the late Rick Rosas), she’s beckoned back to Indianapolis by her ex-husband Pete (Kevin Kline), who’s worried about their daughter Julie (Mamie Gummer, Streep’s real-life daughter). Having been abandoned by her husband for another woman, Julie’s a suicidal wreck, and while Mom has never really been around much to provide maternal

comfort, she’s hoping it’s not too late. But Julie is wary, as are her brothers Josh (Sebastian Stan) and Adam (Nick Westrate). And adding to the tension is the presence of Pete’s second wife Maureen (Audra McDonald), who’s spent years raising these kids as her own and isn’t sure Ricki’s presence can offer anything but trouble. Featuring a script by Oscar winner Diablo Cody (Juno) and direction by Oscar winner Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs), Ricki and the Flash mines the various confrontations in a manner that causes a level of discomfort among both the characters and the audience members. These standoffs bring out the best in Streep, and represent many of the most memorable sequences in the film. But the script too often works overtime to provide uplifting, cathartic moments that feel artificial rather than earned, and all conflicts are eventually ignored instead of being resolved. Like Demme’s Rachel Getting Married, Ricki and the Flash also ends at a wedding. Yet unlike that 2008 sleeper about an equally dysfunctional family, any goodwill here feels more like the screenwriter’s forced hand than the characters’ hardearned victories. CS

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Narcotics Anonymous Call for the Savannah Lowcountry Area NA meeting schedule. ongoing. 912-238-5925.

Activism & Politics

Overeaters Anonymous Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Savannah meetings Mon 6:30pm, Wed 5:30pm, Fri 6:30 p.m. See website for locations and info, or call 912358-7150. ongoing. oa.org/meetings. Kim Dulek Campaign Kickoff Kim Dulek announces her campaign for City Council District 3 Alderwoman. Please RSVP to kim4d3@gmail.com. Thu., Aug. 27, 5-7 p.m. johnnyharris.com/. Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 East Victory Dr. Savannah Area Young Republicans Get involved. Contact is Michael Johnson, via email or telephone, or see website for info. 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr. org. sayr.org. Call or see website for information. Free ongoing. 912-308-3020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com. Savannah Libertarians Join the Facebook group to find out about upcoming local events. Mondays. Facebook. com/groups/SAVlibertarians. Parents of Children with IEP’s (Individualized Education Plans) For parents of children attending ChathamSavannah Public School System who have IEP plans, to offer mutual support through the challenges of the IEP process. Email for info. ongoing. amkw210@gmail.com. Young Democrats Mondays at 7pm on the second level of Foxy Loxy, Bull Street. Call or visit the Young Democrats Facebook page for more information. Free ongoing. 423-619-7712. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

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Parents of Ill Children Backus Children’s Hospital sponsors this group for parents with a seriously ill child receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment. Case manager facilitates the meetings. Meets weekly. Call for info ongoing. 912350-5616. memorialhealth.com/backus. memorialhealth.com/backus. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Ave. Auditions for Armstrong Youth Orchestra Open to students enrolled in primary grades through high school and including Armstrong students (available for course credit). Auditions, by appointment, are in Armstrong Fine Arts Hall. To schedule an audition, e-mail: savaayo@yahoo.com. Info is also available at www.savaayo.org. AYO is sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, www.savannahfriendsofmusic. com ongoing. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/ index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Call for Applicants for Harvest 36 of Hope Retreat

SCMPD Animal Control seeks Volunteers

Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation. Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov.

Cancer survivors of all ages and their families are invited to the 13h annual Harvest of Hope Retreat on September 26. To apply for this free event, please contact Morphia Scarlett at 912-350- 0514 or scarlmo1@memorialhealth.com. Through Sep. 26. Downtown Savannah, downtown. Call for Artists and Craftsmen Telfair Museum Stores are calling local artists & craftsmen to participate in Telfair Flair held in conjunction with Telfair Art Fair on November 14 and 15. We will select up to a dozen potters, jewelry makers, sculptors, glass, wood, fiber, paper & mixed-media artists, etc. to display and sell their works on consignment in the Jepson Center atrium. We cannot accept canvas paintings or work that requires walls. To submit sample photos and pricing, or for more info, please email Lisa Ocampo at ocampol@telfair. org. Deadline for submissions is October 1. Through Oct. 1. telfair.org. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. Call for Artists for 2016 Exhibitions The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is now accepting exhibition proposals at the Cultural Arts Gallery for the 2016 calendar year. The 1,700 square foot community gallery serves the Savannah area with exhibitions and educational programming that strengthen awareness and stimulate dialogue through artistic expression. In conjunction with each exhibition, artists are encouraged to develop and present a learning opportunity to the public such as a workshop, lecture or demonstration. All mediums will be considered for a non-degree seeking solo or group exhibitions, including video and installation pieces. Proposals should be professionally presented and should include a cover letter; a resume; an artist statement; a previous exhibition record; 10-12 digital images of the work to be considered; and a self-addressed stamped envelope if the proposal needs to be returned. Through Sep. 11. 912-651-6783. savannahga.gov/arts. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Call for Entries for Group

Exhibition The Gallery at Sulfur Studios is now accepting entries for an upcoming group exhibition, “Body and Mind,” in September 2015. Artists are asked to submit work that deals with the intersection of physical and mental experiences. Work that deals with the human form in a metaphorical manner is especially sought out. Entries due by August 28th at midnight. Through Aug. 28. sulfurstudios.org/call-for-entries-2/. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street. Parkinson’s Support Group First Thursdays, 5pm-6:30pm, Marsh Auditorium at Candler. Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-6347. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. Call for Speakers for Geekend 2015 The theme of Creative Coast’s Geekend 2015 is Growth. All entrepreneurs, developers, marketers, social media mavericks, technology enthusiasts, designers and other creatives are encouraged to apply to speak now. Geekend is looking for compelling cutting-edge content that is actionable and touches upon any one or several of the following topics: Design, Development, Mobile, Social Media, Marketing, Growth Hacking, Access to Capital, Sales, Management. The festival will take place October 15-17. Through Oct. 15. 912-447-8457. geek-end.com/speakers/ apply. thecreativecoast.org. Creative Coast, 415 W. Boundary St. Prostate Cancer Support Group: Man to Man This group is for prostate cancer patients and their caregivers. Meets in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Call for Volunteers for Breaking the Cycle Coastal Georgia Breaking the Cycle will host a symposium on substance abuse and freedom from addiction as part of National Recovery Day on September 19, 11:00 a.m.

– 2:00 p.m., at Lake Mayer. Volunteers are needed for this event in the following areas: reception, food, greeters and clean-up. For more information on how you can participate call volunteer coordinator Teneka Gerido at 912.661.7014. Through Sep. 19. Downtown Savannah, downtown. City of Savannah TV Show Seeks Entries The City of Savannah’s TV station, SGTV, seeks profiles, documentaries, animations, original music videos, histories or other original works by or about the citizens of Savannah to run on “Engage,” a television show produced by the city. No compensation. SGTV offers an opportunity to expose local works to over 55,000 households in Chatham County. Submit proposals via website. Saturdays.. savannahga.gov/engagesgtv. Gallery Seeks Local Artists Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street, seeks 2-D and 3-D artists to join its cooperative gallery. Must be a full-time resident of Savannah or nearby area. Work to be considered includes painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, glass, ceramics and wood. Submit 5-10 images of work, resume/CV and bio to info@kobogallery.com. Mondays. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street ,. Pryme Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meets the second Tuesday of each month at St. Joseph’s Hospital,11705 Mercy Blvd., Meeting Room 1(on the 2nd Floor above ER entrance) at 6 p.m. An opportunity for people with MS and their families and friends to share information, develop coping strategies, receive support and become involved in community activities. ongoing. 912-819-2224. sjchs.org/. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. Homeschool Music Classes Music classes for homeschool students ages 8-18 and their parents. Offered in Guyton and Savannah. See website for details. ongoing. CoastalEmpireMusic.com. Oatland Island Seeks Memories and Recollections for 40th Anniversary Oatland Island Education Center is looking for memories of Oatland Island in honor of their 40th anniversary. People who were part of the Youth Conservation Corp that helped to build Oatland Island Education Center in the 1970’s. Great memories from field trips. Special family memories of Oatland Island. Send your photos and stories to memories@ oatland40th.org. Deadline is August 31. undefined. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org.

Benefits

Rape Crisis Center Assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. Free, confidential counseling for victims and families. 24-hour Rape Crisis Line operates seven days a week. 912-233-7273. ongoing. Chatham County Animal Control Seeks Donations of Items Chatham County Animal Control seeks items for pets in the facility. Canned and dry

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dog and cat food, baby formula, newspaper, paper towels, soaps, crates, leashes, collars, wash cloths, towels. Open daily, 1pm-5pm. Mondays.. 912-351-6750. animalcontrol. chathamcounty.org. Chatham County Animal Shelter, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Cocktails, Community & Conversation In honor of our 10th anniversary, Step Up Savannah is hosting a series of kick-off events throughout the months of August and September. Please come and celebrate a caring community with us! Happy hour specials and raffle/door prizes available. Admission is free but donations are always welcome. Public parking available at Whitaker Garage across the street. free Thu., Aug. 27, 5-8 p.m. 912-401-0672. jjohannsen@stepupsavannah.org. Cocktail Co., 10 Whitaker Street. Happily Ever After Ball The charity children’s costume party held by The Next Generation benefits the Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center. $30 Sun., Aug. 30, 1-3 & 4-6 p.m. Brockington Hall, 213 East Hall Street. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group Second Tuesdays at 7pm in Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For anyone with this disorder, plus family members/ caregivers interested in learning more. Call for info. ongoing. 912-858-2335. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. $5 Bikram Yoga Class to Benefit Local Charities Bikram Yoga Savannah offers a weekly Karma class to raise money for local charities. Thursdays during the 6:30pm class. Pay $5 for class and proceeds are donated to a different charity each month. This is a regular Bikram Yoga class. ongoing. 912.356.8280. bikramyogasavannah.com. SBC Toastmasters Toastmasters is an organization dedicated to the art of public speaking. In a friendly, supportive atmosphere, members learn to speak more precisely and confidently via prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and constructive evaluations. It’s fun, informative, and a great way to network with area professionals. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. 912663-7851. St. Leo University, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite A. SCMPD Animal Control seeks Volunteers Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation. Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-yearsold. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@ savannahga.gov. Sex Addicts Anonymous If you believe you have a problem with sex addiction (or are wondering if you might) and you want to change your behavior, we recommend that you attend a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous. The only requirement is a desire to stop your addictive sexual behavior. Meets Mondays

at 7 pm. Call for venue information. ongoing. 731-412-0183. saa-recovery.org. Downtown Savannah, downtown. Shoes to Trees Program Help with West Broad Street YMCA with the Shoes to Trees program. Help the MORE Foundation send millions of tree seeds to offset carbon and help Y’s overseas support themselves. Funding for this lifechanging program comes from used athletic shoes donated by members, volunteers, donors, community partners, and more. Every donated pair sends 10 tree seeds to a Y overseas. Every pair removes one ton of carbon from the atmosphere. Now collecting gently used athletic and soccer shoes sizes 7-11. Through Aug. 31. 912-2331951. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCAWest Broad St, 1110 May St. We Love Teachers (supply drive) We are collecting ALL school supplies (think crayons, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks, etc.) to be donated to local high-need school, Gadsden Elementary School. **Teachers, counselors, and administrators enjoy 15% off with school ID! FREE Mondays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.. 912-944-6113. str1407@anthropologie.com. Anthropologie, 38 Montgomery St. Spinal Injury Support Group Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-3508900. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

Classes, Camps & Workshops

Art Classes at The Studio School Ongoing weekly drawing and painting classes for youth and adults. See website, send email or call for details. 912-4846415. melindaborysevicz@gmail.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Spouse/Life Partner Support Group Art, Music, Piano, Voice Coaching Open support group for adults whose spouses or life partners have died. Meets Thursday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive. Coaching for all ages, beginners through advanced. Classic, modern, jazz improvization and theory. Serious inquiries only. 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056. ArtLab Summer Classes Art Exploration Sessions on Saturdays from 12-1pm for ages 6-11. Projects will include color exploration, mixing experiments, creation with found objects and beyond. Tiny Artists Classes on Saturdays from 10:45-11:30am for ages 2-5. Parents and kids work together to create small projects introducing textures, colors and discovering art all around us. Take a creative break on Saturdays. Please call or email to sign up. $15 per class, sibling discounts available Saturdays.. 912-388-1939. artlabsavannah@ gmail.com. artlabsavannah.com. ArtLab, 2417 Waters Ave. Beading Classes Offered every weekend at Perlina Beadshop, 6 West State Street. Check website

calendar or call for info. 912-441-2656. perlinabeadshop.com. Beading Classses at Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times. 912-920-6659. Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 101 N. Fahm St. Beginning Belly Dance Classes Taught by Happenstance Bellydance. All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. Belly Dance at the Beach Magic Carpet Dance Studio, Savannah’s Exclusive belly dance studio is now offering special belly dance classes on the Beach on Tybee Island! We will meet at the 10th street beach access and carve our little dance oasis in the beautiful sand - with the clashing waves in front of us, and the magical ocean breeze! $15ea drop in, or $10ea with punch cards Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.. 912-663-5114. beckywaller99@gmail. com. magiccarpetdancers.com. Magic Carpet Dance Studio, 6409 Abercorn Street, Suite E. Survivors of Suicide Support Group Board Game Nights Suicide often leaves survivors with guilt, anger, hurt and unanswered questions. Hospice Savannah/United Way of Coastal Empire/Coastal Suicide Prevention Alliance offer an ongoing support group. Third Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Safe and confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912-6291089. ongoing. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive. Bring your favorite board game or learn to play one of ours! Join our community of gamers and make some new friends while having an awesome time. Guild Hall members get in free, and nonmembers must simply purchase a $2 Day Pass. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street. Champions Training Center Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-349-4582. ctcsavannah.com. Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 876 Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 876, is taking applications from young men and women (ages 14-20) interested in law enforcement careers. Explorers experience mentoring, motivation, and learn skills which help prepare them for their roles as productive citizens. See Chatham County Sheriff’s web page, click “Community/ Explorers Post 876 or call. Wednesdays.. 912-651-3743. chathamsheriff.org. Chinese Language Classes The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. 912-3583160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate. edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Clay Classes

Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-351-4578. sav.. claystudio@gmail.com. Boating Classes Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register. 912897-7656. savannahaux.com. DUI Prevention Group Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers. Meets monthly. $40/session 912-443-0410. Teens Nurturing Teens (Cancer Support) Support group for teens with a family member or loved one impacted by cancer. Meets at the Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for information. ongoing. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Krav Maga / Tactical Self Defense: Dynamic Defensive Tactics combines the Israeli self defense techniques of Krav Maga with tactical fighting concepts. This is NOT a martial art but a no nonsense approach to self defense. With over 37 years of experience, Roger D’Onofrio will teach you solutions, which are aggressive, simple and effective, to the violent situations of today. Note: these are private sessions for adults only. ongoing. 912-308-7109. ddt_910@ yahoo.com. Family Law Workshop The Mediation Center has three workshops per month for people who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support, visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 912354-6686. mediationsavannah.com. Fany’s Spanish/English Institute Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing. 912921-4646. Teens With No One to Turn To Help for people ages 11-18, or concerned parents of teens. Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-234-4048. parkplaceyes.org. Young Survival Coalition Figure Drawing Classes Young breast cancer patients and their caregivers in the greater Savannah, Hilton Head, and Coastal Georgia area are invited to join this group. Meetings include presentations from local medical community and discussions. Meetings conducted in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Tuesdays 6-9pm and Wednesdays 9:3012:30am. $60/4-session package or $20 drop-in fee. At the Studio School. ongoing. 912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail. com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St.

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Lessons Emphasis on theory, reading music, and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. ongoing. 912-232-5987. Almost, Maine Armstrong Masquers Summer Theatre presents John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, a fascinating collection of nine short plays that explore love and loss in a remote, mythical almost-town in the Northeast. $12 Aug. 28-29. 912-344-2801. about.armstrong. edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm3pm. Community computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha.com/NRC. html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Knitting & Crochet Classes Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website. Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav. com. Learn to Sew Sewing lessons for all ages and skill levels. Private and Group classes. Tuesdays.. 912596-0889. kleossewingstudio.com. Kleo’s Sewing Studio, 36 W. Broughton St. #201. Life Coaching Group & individual life coaching with a Certified Life Coach. Plan for a career change, new lifestyle, or an opportunity to pursue creative or business projects. Stepby-step guidance to fulfill aspirations. In person or telephone sessions. Thursdays.. 912-596-1952. info@roiseandassociates. com. Downtown Savannah, downtown. Music Instruction Georgia Music Warehouse, near corner of Victory Drive & Abercorn, offering instruction by professional musicians. Band instruments, violin, piano, drums and guitar. All ages welcome. ongoing. 912-358-0054. georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. Music Lessons: Private or Group Portman’s Music Academy offers private or group classes for ages 2 to 92, beginner to advanced level. All instruments. Also, voice lessons, music production technology and DJ lessons. Teaching staff of over 20 instructors with professional, well equipped studios. Fridays.. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St.

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Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels in Guitar (electric, acoustic,classical), Piano, Bass, Voice, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Music Theory/Composition/Songwriting. 609 69th Street, Savannah GA. ongoing. 91238 398-8828. smisavannah@gmail.com.

Thursday Night Throwdown Latte Art Competition

Calling all baristas to compete in the first-ever Thursday Night Throwdown - Latte Art Competition. $10 buy in and pours start at 7pm. Great prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. $2 Lone Stars, $4 Drafts + free snacks from Foxy Loxy Cafe. Free to attend, $10 to compete Aug. 27, 6-9 p.m. 912-401-0399. clay@thecoffeefox.com. thecoffeefox.com/. The Coffee Fox, 102 West Broughton St. savmusiciansinstitute.com. New Horizons Adult Band Program Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Mondays at 6:30pm at Portman’s. $30 per month. All ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. Novel Writing Bethesda Seeks Volunteer Docents for New History Museum/ Visitors Center Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-onone or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com. Bethesda seeks volunteer docents for their new visitors center/museum. Volunteer docents needed during regular museum hours, Thurs.-Sat. 10am-4pm. Docents will share Bethesda’s rich history and inspiring legacy with visitors from across the country and around the world. ongoing. 912-3512061. Elizabeth.brown@bethesdaacademy. org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. Photography Classes Beginner photography to post production. Instruction for all levels. $20 for two-hour class. See website

for complete class list. 410-251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotography.com. chrismorrisphotography.com. Call for Volunteers for AquaCurean AquaCurean is seeking volunteers for its second annual gourmet seafood, spirits and music celebration, taking place at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, August 28 - 30, 2015. There are a limited number of volunteer positions available for all events throughout the weekend. If accepted, volunteers will receive a gift certificate to the Aqua Star’s Sunday’s Best Jazz Brunch at The Westin. Volunteers will get the opportunity to be directly involved in AquaCurean, as well as obtain unique event experience to learn from some of the country’s leading culinary and spirits experts. All events benefit the Savannah Harbor Foundation, a 501-c (3), non-profit organization. All interested applicants can complete the application and liability waiver online at www.aquacurean.com/ volunteer.html. Confirmation of your volunteer position will be sent via email as well as additional information regarding the volunteer role. Through Aug. 28. aquacurean.com/index.html. Online only, none. Call for Volunteers for Pegasus Riding Academy Pegasus Riding Academy is a therapeutic riding program providing equine-assisted activities for individuals in Savannah with

physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Volunteers are needed to assist these special children. Orientation is September 29 at 10:30 am, and riding sessions begin September 31. Horse experience is not necessary, but patience and dedication are a must. Through Sep. 29. 912-547-6482. prasav.org. Pegasus Riding Academy, 2828 Wicklow Street. Piano Lessons Piano lessons with a classically trained instructor, with theater and church experience. 912-312-3977. ongoing. georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. Call for Volunteers for Savannah Food and Wine Festival The 2015 Savannah Food & Wine Festival, presented by Publix, is looking for volunteers to help fill various general and leadership positions and roles during November 9-15, 2015, for the weeklong event. The volunteer positions include: general registration, exhibitor registration, exhibitor load-in/ load-out, water/ice distribution, celebrity chef kitchen/learning experience stages/ tent support, wine and food booths set-up, signage, and VIP lounge set-up registration and management. Lead volunteers must have a background in culinary, restaurant or event experience and confident leadership skills. If interested, fill out the volunteer registration form and contact Julie Nero with a summary of experience at Julie.Nero@savannahfoodandwinefest. com. Through Nov. 9. Julie.Nero@ savannahfoodandwinefest.com. Online only, none. Piano Voice-Coaching Pianist with M/degree,classical modern jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call 912-9617021 or 912-667-1056. Serious inquiries only. ongoing. Pole Fitness Classes Pole dancing is a beautiful artform, and a combination of dance, flexibility and gymnastics. Pole dancing has quickly become one of the most popular forms of fun and exercise for women. It can help you lose weight, gain beautiful muscle tone, make you stronger than ever and build confidence like no other form of exercise can. Join us on Tuesday nights and get fitter and stronger than you’ve ever been, with this amazing full body workout. Schedule TBA $20 Every other Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. 912-9881052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. Pottery Classes Pottery classes for adults and children begin September 1st. Come join us for clay making fun. www. savannahsclayspot.com $110 Tue., Sep. 1, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. 912509-4647. lisa@savannahsclayspot.com. savannahsclayspot.com. Savannah’s Clay Spot, 1305 Barnard St. Project Management Course Basics This course provides an overview of the ten knowledge-based principles for managing successful projects: scope, integration, communication, time, cost, procurement, risk management, quality control, human resources, and project stakeholder management. The training includes practical

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exercises and an in-class group project. Participants receive a manual, electronic forms, and other resource materials. Source: Project Management Body of Knowledge, Project Management Institute PMI® best business practices. $650.00 per person Fri., Aug. 28, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 912-478-5551. conted@georgiasouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ ce/programs/professionaldevelopment/ projectmanagement/. cgc.georgiasouthern. edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. Docents and Volunteers Needed at Flannery O’Connor House Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home seeks additional volunteers and volunteer docents to help on Fridays and Saturdays, 1p-4pm, and for possible extended hours. Duties: greet visitors, handle admissions, conduct merchandise sales and help with tours. Docent training and written narratives for reference during tours are provided. ongoing. 912-233-6014. haborrello@aol. com. flanneryoconnorhome.org. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street. A. Roper Studio - Voice Technique and Coaching Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students. Nurturing and collaborative studio. Services offered include strengthening the voice, range extension, relaxation techniques, and coaching through various styles of music. Audition and competition preparation. Located 15 minutes from downtown. Varies Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 912-4840628. Downtown Savannah, downtown. Russian Language Classes Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for info. ongoing. 912-713-2718. Dolphin Project Seeks Volunteers Dolphin Project needs boat owners, photographers, and other volunteers to help with scientific research on the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin along coastal Georgia. Must be age 18 or older. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-232-6572. thedolphinproject.org. Good Samaritan Health Clinic St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Good Samaritan Clinic in Garden City needs volunteer nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Spanish interpreters and clerical staff. The clinic serves people without insurance and those whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Call to volunteer. ongoing. 912-964-4326. Hospice Volunteers Needed in Chatham and other Coastal Counties Island Hospice, THA Group’s nonprofit hospice service, seeks volunteers for patient socialization and caregiver respite. Also seeking nonpatient contact volunteers who can contribute by providing services including, but not limited to, office work, crafting, sewing, light yard work, housekeeping, playing guitar for patients, and licensed hairdressers. Serving patients in Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham, Liberty, Camden, Glynn, McIntosh, and Screven Counties in Georgia, and Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Charleston, Colleton

Counties in South Carolina. See website or email or call for info. ongoing. 888-8424463. kbuttimer@thagroup.org. thagroup. org.

Clubs & Organizations

13th Colony Sound Barbershop Chorus Sing in the harmonious barbershop style with the Savannah Chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society. No charge Mondays, 6:30 p.m.. 912-344-9768. rfksav@gmail.com. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Live Oak Public Libraries Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes Volunteers needed to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-652-3661. liveoakpl.org. Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-6313452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com. Avegost LARP Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. generallly meets the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. ongoing. godzillaunknown@gmail.com. avegost.com. Buccaneer Region SCCA Local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting 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. See website. ongoing. buccaneerregion.org. Medical Professional Volunteers Needed St. Joseph’s/Candler’s St. Mary’s Health Center, a free clinic serving the uninsured, seeks physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, lab techs, and patient care techs. Non-clinical volunteers needed to to schedule appointments. Contact Stephanie Alston. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. Business Networking on the Islands Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group meets first Thursday each month, 9:30am-10:30am. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768. Chatham Sailing Club Friday evening social event at the clubhouse. Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. pranschkec3@gmail.com. Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. Exchange Club of Savannah Weekly Lunch Meets every Monday (except on the fifth Monday of the month), 12pm-1pm. Weekly speaker, and honor a student of the month and year, police officer and fireman of the

year. Charities: Jenkins Boys & Girls Club; Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Guest are welcome Mondays, 12-1 p.m.. 912-441-6559. Savannahexchange.org. Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs Oatland Island Wildlife Center A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. Oatland Island Wildlife Center often needs volunteers. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Georgia Nature Photographers Association-Coastal Chapter Coastal Chapter of the GNPA. The GNPA is 100% focused on nature photography and offers Field Trips, Monthly Speakers, Competitions, Seminars and Workshops and the Annual EXPO with prominent nature photographers and keynote speakers. Photographers of all levels are welcome! $35 per year first Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 912-234-2571. alfie.wace@gmail.com. gnpa.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Historic Flight Savannah A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing. 912-5961962. honorflightsavannah.org. Pre-School Volunteers Needed Seeking early childhood education majors, retired elementary teachers and/or community residents to help 3 & 4 year olds with language development skills. Mon.-Fri., 9am-12noon. Call for info. ongoing. 912447-0578. sjchs.org/1969.cfm. St. Mary’s Community Center and Health Center, 812 W 36th St. Historic Savannah Chapter: ABWA Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257. Ink Slingers Writing Group A free creative writing group for writers of poetry, prose, or undefinable creative ventures. Meets every other Wednesday. Discussion of exercises, ideas, or already in progress pieces. See Facebook page savinkslingers. Every other Wednesday.. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Islands MOPS A Mothers of Preschoolers group that meets two Wednesdays a month, 9:15am-11:30am. Wednesdays.. sites.google.com/site/ islandsmops. fbcislands.com/. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Knitters, Needlepoint and

Crochet Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-308-6768. Share time and talents through the RSVP program of the Equal Opportunity Authority. Seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations. Call for information. ongoing. 912-238-2960 x123. Knittin’ Night Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 912-238-0514. wildfibresavannah.com/. Wild Fibre, 409 East Liberty St. Low Country Turners A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. ongoing. 912-313-2230. Ronald McDonald House Help in the “home away from home” for families of hospitalized children. Volunteers needed to provide home-cooked meals for families at the house. Volunteer internships available for college students. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-356-5520. rmhccoastalempire.org. rmhccoastalempire. org/. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue. Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. Ogeechee Riverkeeper Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration Join us for heavy appetizers, a cash bar, and live music from Waits & Co. We will hear the state of the organization address from our Executive Director & Riverkeeper, Emily Markesteyn. Immediately after that, we will honor some incredible supporters. $15 per person, FREE for kids under 10 Sat., Aug. 29, 4-7 p.m. 866-9426222. emily@ogeecheeriverkeeper.org. ogeecheeriverkeeper.org/event/annualmeeting-riverkeeper-awards/. Love’s Seafood & Steaks, Hwy. 17 South. Philo Cafe Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations. Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook.com/SavannahPhiloCafe. Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com. Specialized Foster Care Services Lutheran Services of Georgia provides Specialized Foster Care services for children in the custody of DFACS and Department of Juvenile Justice. We specialize in placing children that are special needs including (a) sibling groups, (b) teens, (c) children with physical, mental, developmental and behavioral disabilities, (d) commercially sexually exploited children. We look for the best home to match the children’s needs. Lutheran Services seeks to provide the best support for the child and the foster family. LSG Foster families have been evaluated to ensure that children in care will be provide a safe and nurturing home that can provide care and attention to children’s medical,

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emotional, educational and social needs. ongoing. (912)228-7873. lmccrary@lsga. org. lsga.org. R.U.F.F. - Retirees United for the Future RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912344-5127. New Covenant Church, 2201 Bull St. Safe Kids Savannah A coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-353-3148. safekidssavannah.org. Stand-Up Paddleboarding Lessons and tours. East Coast Paddleboarding, Savannah/Tybee Island. email or call for info. ongoing. 912-4843200. eastcoastpaddleboarding.com. Savannah Brewers’ League Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-447-0943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group Meets Saturdays, 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds and better investing. Contact by email for info. ongoing. charlesfund@gmail. com. panerabread.com/. Panera Bread (Broughton St.), 1 West Broughton St. Tutoring Volunteers Needed Education majors, retired reading teachers or community residents sought to volunteer for a reading and math tutorial program for elementary and middle school students. Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-6605. sjchs. org/body.cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States A dinner meeting every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at local restaurants. 3rd Tuesday in November; none in December. For dinner reservations, please call Sybil Cannon at 912-964-5366. ongoing. 912-7487020. savannahnavyleague.us. Savannah Fencing Club Beginner classes Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. $60. Some equipment provided. After completing the class, join the Savannah Fencing Club; $5/ month. Experienced fencers welcome. Tuesdays, Thursdays.. 912-429-6918. savannahfencing@aol.com. Savannah Go Green Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768. Tutors Sought for Adult Learners (GED Prep and Literacy Needs) The Adult Community & Education Program at Royce Learning Center seeks volunteer tutors to assist adult learners. Monday Thursday, 5pm-7pm. Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-11am. Classes at Royce Learning Center and at Wesley Community Center. Free tutor training. Email or call for info. ongoing. 912-354-4047. kmorgan@roycelc. 40 org.

Savannah Kennel Club Monthly meetings open to the public the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through June. ongoing, 7 p.m. savannahkennelclub.org. barnesrestaurant.com. Barnes Restaurant, 5320 Waters Avenue. Savannah Newcomers Club Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes monthly luncheon and program. Activities, tours and events to help learn about Savannah and make new friends. ongoing. savannahnewcomersclub. com. Urban Hope An after school program for inner city children seeking adult volunteers to help with homework, Bible Study, art classes, and more. See website or email for info. ongoing. urbanhopesav@aol.com. urbanhopesavannah.org. Savannah Parrot Head Club Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check website for events calendar or send an email for Parrot Head gatherings. ongoing. savannahphc@yahoo.com. savannahphc. com. Society for Creative Anachronism Meets every Saturday at the south end of Forsyth Park for fighter practice and general hanging out. For people interested in re-creating the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Free Saturdays, 11 a.m.. savannahsca.org. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Savannah Story Games A group that plays games that tell improvised stories. Create an amazing story in just three hours, using group games with special rules that craft characters, settings, and conflicts. Sundays at 6pm. free Saturdays, 6 p.m.. info@savannahstorygames.com. savannahstorygames.com. Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street. Savannah Toastmasters Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the Conference Room C. ongoing. 912-484-6710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Volunteer at the Forsyth Farmers’ Market The market occurs each Saturday morning at the South End of Forsyth Park, from February through December. To volunteer, see website for contact info. ongoing. forsythfarmersmarket.com. Savannah Veggies and Vegans Join the Facebook group to find out more about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and to hear about upcoming local events. Mondays. Tertulia en español at Foxy Loxy Spanish conversation table. Meets second and fourth Thursday of each month. 7:30pm to 9pm at Foxy Loxy, 1919 Bull street. All levels welcome. Free. Purchase beverages and snacks. fourth Thursday of every month.. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla A volunteer organization that assists the

U.S. Coast Guard. Meets 4th Wednesday at 6pm at Barnes, 5320 Waters Ave. All ages welcome. Prior experience/boat ownership not required. fourth Wednesday of every month.. 912-598-7387. savannahaux.com. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940. rws521@msn. com. vvasav.com. Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation Meets second Tuesday each month (except October) 6:00pm, Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner St. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-232-3549. chesteraellis@ comcast.net.

Concerts

Volunteer for Meals on Wheels There are seniors in our community who are hungry. You can make a difference by volunteering one hour a week to delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors. We have routes throughout Savannah, so we can match you to an area that is convenient. Training included. Volunteers use their own vehicle. Gas stipend is optional. There are over 500 seniors on the waiting list to receive meals, and the number continues to grow. For more information, contact Lauren at Volunteer@seniorcitizens-inc.org or 912-236-0363 Mondays-Fridays, 10:45 a.m. Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St. 13th Colony Sound (Barbershop Singing) “If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!” Mondays, 7pm. ongoing. 912-344-9768. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Thunderbolt Lodge #693, 3111 Rowland Ave. Beware the Neverending, The Apprehended, Any Otherwise $6 Thu., Aug. 27, 6-10 p.m. coastalrock34@ gmail.com. coastalrocksavannah.com. Jay’s Bar & Grill, 11414 Abercorn St. Volunteers Needed for the EOA Share your time and special talents with others; join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of EOA. We need your help to help others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations from 1 to 40 hours per week. Make your choice of where you want to serve from the many local agencies we are affiliated with. Qualifications are to be 55, want to enjoy life and have the desire to share your personal talents with others. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown. Concert: Mike Farris, Soul of America Whether rearranging songs of centuries past or infusing new lyrical life to half-songs, it becomes clear that Mike Farris’ vocal gift is simply the surface of a very deep well. $30 Sat., Aug. 29, 8 p.m. marstheatre.com. Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street. Concert: Roy Bookbinder Singer-songwriter-storyteller-bluesman Roy Bookbinder has been rambling around the world for the past 45 years. He gave up his Greenwich Village pad in the early 70’s and lived in his “Tour Bus” for the next 15 years criss-crossing the US and appearing at festivals throughout Canada & Europe. Sat., Aug. 29, 8 p.m. randywoodguitars.com.

Randy Wood Guitars (Bloomingdale), 1304 East Hwy. 80. The Yoga Room visit the website or call for a schedule of classes, times, and fees. ongoing. 912898-0361. thesavannahyogaroom.com. thesavannahyogaroom.com/. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr.

Dance

Adult Ballet Class Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St, offers adult ballet on Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-8745. Adult Intermediate Ballet Beginner and intermediate ballet, modern dance, barre fusion, barre core body sculpt, gentle stretch & tone. Tuesdays.. 912925-0903. theballetschoolsav.com. Ballet School, 10010 Abercorn St. Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $12/class or $90/8 classes. Call for info. Academy of Dance, 74 W. Montgomery Crossroad. Wednesdays. 912-921-2190. Argentine Tango Lessons Sundays 1:30-3;30pm. Open to the public. $3 per person. Wear closed toe leather shoes if possible. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h ferguson Ave. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-925-7416. savh_tango@yahoo.com. Awaken with Chakradance™ A free-flowing, meditative dance, with eclectic music selected to resonate with each specific chakra, along with guided imagery. No dance experience or chakras knowledge needed. $20 ongoing, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-663-1306. Chakradancer@ comcast.net. chakradance.com/. synergisticbodies.com. Synergistic Bodies, 7901 Waters Ave. Ballroom Group Dance Class Weekly ballroom dance classes focus on two types of dance each month. Open to partners/couples or to solos. The $35 for 4 weeks or $10 drop in Mondays, 7 p.m. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Ballroom Series Group Class A group ballroom dance class for beginners through advanced. Rumba, Swing, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, and more. Singles or couples. $10.00 per person or $35 for 4 weeks (per person) Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Ballroom/Latin Group Class Group classes every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesdays focus on fundamental steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday’s classes are more specific, with advanced elements. $15/person and $25/ couple Wednesdays, 8 p.m. and Tuesdays.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail. com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street. Beginner’s Belly Dance Classes Learn basic moves and choreography with local Belly Dancer, Nicole Edge. Class is open to all ages and skill levels. Walk-ins

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welcome. 15.00 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. 912-596-0889. edgebelly@gmail.com. edgebellydance.com. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. Beginners Belly Dance Classes Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/Skill levels welcome. Sundays, 12pm-1pm. Fitness body and balance studio. 2127 1//2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/hour. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-596-0889. cairoonthecoast.com. Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle For those with little-to-no dance background. Instructor is formally trained, has performed for over ten years. $15/person. Tues. 7pm8pm. Private classes and walk ins available. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. ongoing. 912-414-1091. info@cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com. Happenstance Bellydance All levels and styles of bellydance welcome. Classes every Monday, 5:306:30pm. Drop-ins welcome. $15/lesson Mondays, 5:30 p.m.. (912) 704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. C.C. Express Dance Team Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary. Call Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-7480731. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Windsor Forest.

Dance for Peace A weekly gathering to benefit locals in need. Music, dancing, fun for all ages. Donations of nonperishable food and gently used or new clothing are welcomed. Free and open to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m. 912-547-6449. xavris21@yahoo.com. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Dance Lessons (Salsa, Bachata) Learn to dance Salsa & Bachata. For info, call Austin (912-704-8726) or Omar (Spanish - 787-710-6721). Thursdays. 912-704-8726. salsa@salsasavannah.com. salsasavannah. com. Great Gatsby, 408 West Broughton Street. Dance Party Dance on Thursdays at 8pm--fun, friendship, and dancing. Free for Savannah Ballroom students. $10 for visitors ($15 for couples). free - $15 Thursdays, 8 p.m. 912-3353335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street. Dance Party Benefit $5.00 Fri., Aug. 28, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 912-3527100. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Disco Hustle Dance Class Do the hustle! A New York style Disco Hustle group class taught by Jos’eh Marion, a professional ballroom dance instructor. Sundays at 5pm. Call for pricing. Sundays, 5 p.m.. 843-290-6174. Trudancer@gmail.com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St.

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1 Bit of dust 2 Flavoring for a French cordial 3 Gastropub supplies, maybe 4 Europe’s tallest active volcano 5 Sailor’s greeting 6 Oscar Wilde’s forte 7 “This American Life” radio host 8 Honest sort 9 Lingual bone that’s not attached to any other bone 10 Always, in music 11 Tentative offer 12 Junkyard dog’s warning 13 Chaotic mess 14 NAFTA part 21 Simpsons character that all members of metal band Okilly Dokilly look like 22 Take top billing 23 City SSE of

Sacramento 24 “Author unknown” byline 25 It may be in a pinch 26 Machine at the gym 27 “V for Vendetta” actor Stephen 31 Line feeder 32 Peut-___ (maybe, in Marseilles) 33 Sound of an air leak 35 Venue for testing out new jokes, perhaps 36 Gamers’ D20s, e.g. 37 Blue Jays’ prov. 41 Capricious 42 Headquarters, for short 44 Like some communities 45 Maternally related 46 Sprayed via inhaler, perhaps 47 Letter after Oscar 48 Assortment behind the bartender 49 Succulent houseplant 50 Modem’s measurement unit 51 “___ possibility” 52 “Disco Duck” man Rick 55 End of the holidays?

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Free Dance Thursdays at Lake Mayer Lake Mayer is offering free dance and fitness classes for all ages every Thursday, in the Community Center. 9:30 am and 10:30 am is the “Little Movers” class for toddlers. 12:00 pm Lunch Break Fitness. 1:30 pm Super Seniors. 5:30 pm youth hip hop. 6:30 pm Adult African Fitness. FREE ongoing, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 912-652-6780. sdavis@ chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. FUNdamentals Dance Lesson Group dance lessons every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesday: fundamental steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday: advanced elements. $15/person $25/ couple Tuesdays, 8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 8 p.m.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street. Home Cookin’ Cloggers Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes at this time. Call Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748-0731. Irish Dance Classes Glor na Dare offers beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up. Adult Step & Ceili, Strength and Flexibility, non-competitive and competitive programs, workshops, camps. Certified. Wednesdays.. 912-704-2052. prideofirelandga@gmail. com. Kids/Youth Dance Class Kids Group class on various Ballroom and Latin dances. Multiple teachers. Ages 4-17 currently enrolled in the program. Prepares youth for social and/or competitive dancing. $15/person Saturdays, 10 a.m. 912-3353335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street. LaBlast- Dance Fitness designed by Louis Van Amstel from DWTS Created by world renowned dancer and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” professional, Louis Van Amstel, LaBlast uniquely combines a wide variety of ballroom dance styles and music genres. Do the Cha Cha Cha, Disco, Jive, Merengue, Salsa and Samba set to everything from pop and rock to hip-hop and country – and burn fat and blast calories! No experience and no partner necessary. $15.00 drop in or 10 classes for $80.00 Mondays, 6-7 p.m. and Fridays, 10-11 a.m. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. Line Dancing Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pm-10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar. Come early and learn a new dance from 7:30pm-8:30pm. ongoing. doublesnightclub. com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Mahogany Shades of Beauty Dance classes - hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step. Modeling and acting classes. All ages/levels welcome. Call Mahogany for info. ongoing. 912-2728329. Modern Dance Class Beginner and intermediate classes. Fridays 42 10am-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio,

7360 Skidaway Rd. Call Elizabeth for info. ongoing. 912-354-5586. Salsa Lessons by Salsa Savannah Tues. 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Thur. 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Sun. 5pm-6pm and 6pm-7pm. Salon de Maile, 704B Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, 31406. Tuesdays.. salsasavannah.com. Salsa Night Come and shake it to the best latin grooves and bachata the night away in Pooler where it’s cooler. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. 912988-1052. medi.tavern314@gmail.com. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. Savannah Shag Club Wednesdays, 7pm,at Doubles Lounge. Fridays, 7pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Savannah Swing Cats--Swing Dancing ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Sizzle: Dance and Cardio A class designed to maintain that summer body by dancing and having fun. Incorporates dance and cardio to fun, spicy songs. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $80 Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912312-3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Events

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure Turn Savannah into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Available 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Start when you want and play at your pace. Save 20%Only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: CONNECTSAVANNAH. Only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people after Promo Code: CONNECTSAVANNAH Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.. 805-6035620. Info@urbanadventurequest.com. UrbanAdventureQuest.com. Franklin Square, Montgomery and St. Julian Streets. Armstrong Farmers’ Market This event will provide access to fresh and locally grown produce while supporting local farmers. This event is free and open to the public. Tue., Sep. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. about. armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Awaken with Chakradance™ Thursdays Join us for a free-flowing, meditative dance and experience the healing power of Chakradance™. With eclectic music selected to resonate with each specific chakra, along with guided imagery, Chakradance™ will take you on a spiritual journey, free the energy in your body and open you to a deeper experience of life. No dance experience or prior knowledge of the chakras is necessary. Limited to 12 participants – email to reserve a spot today! $20 Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m.

912-663-1306. Chakradancer@comcast. net. anahatahealingarts.com/healing-aha/. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. Craft Beer Week In honor of Craft Beer Week, Savannah Cocktail Co. is hosting craft beer tasting events each night from September 1 through September 4. On Tuesday, September 1 the craft beer tasting will feature selections from Orpheus artisanal brewery (Atlanta) and small bites from CO pan-Asian cuisine. Guests will also enjoy complimentary gifts provided by the brewery. No reservations are needed to attend the event. Free Tue., Sep. 1, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. 912-236-6144. marketing@ eatatco.com. savannahcocktailco.com. Cocktail Co., 10 Whitaker Street. Critical Mass Savannah Join Savannah’s bicycle community for a free ride to raise awareness for bike rights. Last Friday of every month, 6 p.m. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Film: Food Waste Having too much food sounds like a wonderful, First World sort of problem. But filling cornucopias with an abundance that no one is even expected to eat is no longer something the world can abide. It’s too expensive, and it’s trashing the planet while millions go hungry. “Food waste is a stupid problem,” Nick Nuttall, of the UN Environment Programme, acknowledges. “But people love stupid problems because they know they can do something about it.” FREE Fri., Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m. 912-495-5524. fsioab@yahoo.com. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. First Tuesday Tour of City Hall Discover City Hall’s history, architecture and art, while learning about their City government and viewing special rotating exhibits. Please pre-register. Free and open to the public. first Tuesday of every month, 12-12:45 p.m.. 912-651-6411. Lspracher@ savannahga.gov. savannahga.gov. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. Free Monthly Expectant & New Parent Support Group This FREE monthly support group is held on the first Tuesday of each month. No pre-registration is required. Please join us for conversation, support and refreshments. Children are welcome! FREE first Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. 912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street. Guided Tours of the Lucas Theatre for the Arts Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre on a 20-30 minute tour. Restoration, architecture, history of the theatre and of early cinema. $4. Group rates for ten or more. School trips available. No reservations needed for 10:30am, 1:30pm and 2pm. Other times by appointment. Call for info. ongoing. 912-525-5023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Lecture: Teaching the Chopin Études Dr. Benjamin Warsaw, assistant professor of piano in the Art, Music and Theatre Department at Armstrong, will compare and contrast the techniques Chopin uses in his études, focusing on analysis and performance, followed by tips for teaching

the studies. Fri., Aug. 28, noon. about. armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Massie Maritime Gallery Dedication This event celebrates the work of the late Gerard M. Greco and features model ships donated on his behalf. Fri., Aug. 28, 6 p.m. 912-395-5070. steve.smith@sccpss.com. massieschool.com/. Massie Heritage Center, 207 East Gordon St. Old Fort Jackson Silent Auction and Low Country Boil This fundraiser is open to the public and guests are welcome to explore Georgia’s oldest brick fort, enjoy the sunset along the Savannah River with delicious food, and take part in the silent auction. Artillery demonstrations and cannon firings will be given by costumed historic interpreters during the event, and all ages are welcome. All proceeds go towards the preservation and operation of the fort. Sat., Aug. 29, 6-10 p.m. chsgeorgia.org/Old-Fort-Jackson.html. Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. The original Midnight Tour One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866-666-3323. 6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street. PBJ Pantry A free food pantry held every Thursday, 10-11am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 ongoing. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Richmond Hill Farmer’s Market Vendors include Hardwicke Farms, Sage Wishes, FraLi Gourmet, Savannah River Farms, Woodland Swamp Farm, Sikes Honey, Foods of the Farm, and Farm Fresh Produce. There will also be free balloons, reusable shopping bags, corn hole, and a bouncy house. Tuesdays, 2-7 p.m. J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill. Savannah Storytellers Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 912349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore. com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. Shire of Forth Castle Fighter Practice Local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth Park (south end) for fighter practice and general hanging out. For those interested in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. ongoing. savannahsca.org. Southbound Brewery Saturday Tours and Tastes Savannah’s first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday - Fridays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 2-4. Hang out, have a few cold ones, and learn a little more about Savannah’s first craft brewery. Free Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. 912-335-7716. info@southboundbrewingco. com. southboundbrewingco.com. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave.

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Under The Rainbow On Thursday nights come out to the coolest spot in Pooler for Under The Rainbow. Every week we will host a different event that will cater to those that play over, around and under the rainbow. Thursdays, 8-11 p.m. 912-988-1052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way.

Food Events

Black Circle Release From Southbound Brewing Co: Join us as we release our newest brew! Black Circle, is our newest brew created with our friends from Rock 106.1 down in Savannah, GA. This Double Cascadian Dark Ale used special de-bittered German dark malts to give it smooth, roasty, chocolate flavors. It has huge notes of earthy, pine, and citrus flavors and aromas. Coming in at a little over 8% ABV this dark and hoppy brew will turn you up and not away. Aug. 26, 7 p.m. wildwingcafe.com/savannah.html. Wild Wing Cafe, 27 Barnard St. Thursday Night Throwdown Latte Art Competition Calling all baristas to compete in the firstever Thursday Night Throwdown - Latte Art Competition. $10 buy in and pours start at 7pm. Great prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. $2 Lone Stars, $4 Drafts + free snacks from Foxy Loxy Cafe. Free to attend, $10 to compete Aug. 27, 6-9 p.m. 912-401-0399. clay@thecoffeefox.com. thecoffeefox.com/. The Coffee Fox, 102 West Broughton St. AquaCurean The AquaCurean festival of gourmet seafood, spirits and music includes culinary presentations and cocktail demonstrations, small plate samplings, seminars, and a seafood recipe competition. $99-$199 Aug. 28-30. aquacurean.com. westinsavannah. com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. AquaCurean Coastal Chef’s Table The Coastal Chef’s Table is an interactive five-course Grand Ballroom event featuring live jazz, active culinary presentations and cocktail demonstrations. Talented chefs from coastal regions around the country will gather to create each course, with wine and spirit experts creating perfect pairings to accompany each course. $125.00 Aug. 28, 6:30-10:30 p.m. aquacurean.com/. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. Coastal Empire 4th Anniversary Party Help us celebrate 4 years of award winning craft beer with live music, great food, and of course beer! All proceeds to benefit Coastal Pet Rescue. Aug. 28. Coastal Empire Brewery, Savannah. AquaCurean The AquaCurean festival of gourmet seafood, spirits and music includes culinary presentations and cocktail demonstrations, small plate samplings, seminars, and a seafood recipe competition. $99-$199 Through Aug. 30. aquacurean.com. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. AquaCurean Challenge & Coastal Pop-Up The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort

& Spa will host a resort “takeover” with live music, seafood tastings, spirit, wine and brew tastings, VIP areas, Flare Bartenders and more. The AquaCurean Challenge includes a seafood recipe competition and a hand-crafted cocktail competition decided by attendee popular vote during the event on August 29th. $75.00 Aug. 29, 2-5 p.m. aquacurean.com/. westinsavannah. com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. AquaCurean VIP Insider’s Affair This exclusive and intimate pre-event will feature gourmet, small plate samplings from our guest coastal chefs, educational culinary and beverage demonstrations, seminars and tastings. This interactive culinary and beverage VIP experience includes a ticket to the AquaCurean Challenge & Coastal Pop-Up. $115.00 Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. aquacurean.com/. westinsavannah. com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. AquaCurean The AquaCurean festival of gourmet seafood, spirits and music includes culinary presentations and cocktail demonstrations, small plate samplings, seminars, and a seafood recipe competition. $99-$199 Through Aug. 30. aquacurean.com. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. AquaCurean Fresh Catch & Cocktails Jazz Brunch Join us at AquaStar in the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Relax to the sounds of smooth jazz, all the while enjoying the scenic views of the Savannah River and downtown Savannah’s Historic River Street. The best that a brunch can offer, live music to relax the soul, some of the best views available in Savannah, all accompanied with some great champagne offerings. $65.00 Aug. 30, 12:30-3 p.m. aquacurean.com/. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. Savannah Craft Beer Week Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Savannah Craft Beer Week begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Distillery. Our 21 taps will all be from the wonderful peach state. Leaders in local craft beer industry will be on hand to talk about the progress and future of our city and beer. Half off GA brews from 6 – 7 PM. Aug.

30, 6-10 p.m. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. Coastal Empire Night Aug. 31, 5:30-10 p.m. bensgrill.com. Ben’s Neighborhood Grill, 7080 Hodgson Mem Dr. Service Brewing Tap Takeover Savannah’s own Service Brewing company kicks things off right. Last year we featured their launch beer SBC 0 and this year SBC1 will make an appearance, along with a few other R&D brews that we’re super excited about. Aug. 31, 5-11 p.m. greentruckpub. com. Green Truck Pub, 2430 Habersham St. Allagash Tap Takeover We welcome back Les Addis and Allagash Brewing. The country’s premier belgian-style brewery will be bringing us a super rare keg of Aventureux, among others. And of course, you KNOW the White will be representin’. Sep. 1. greentruckpub.com. Green Truck Pub, 2430 Habersham St. Not for the Faint of Heart You guessed it…Stouts, Porters and anything else that is roasty and dark that will also knock you down and make you have to call a cab. Half pours will be available if you can handle it. Sep. 1, 5 p.m. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

Ongoing Allagash Tap Takeover We welcome back Les Addis and Allagash Brewing. The country’s premier belgianstyle brewery will be bringing us a super rare keg of Aventureux, among others. And of course, you KNOW the White will be

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AquaCurean Fresh Catch & Cocktails Jazz Brunch Join us at AquaStar in the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Relax to the sounds of smooth jazz, all the while enjoying the scenic views of the Savannah River and downtown Savannah’s Historic River Street. The best that a brunch can offer, live music to relax the soul, some of the best views available in Savannah, all accompanied with some great champagne offerings. $65.00 aquacurean.com/. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. AquaCurean VIP Insider’s Affair This exclusive and intimate pre-event will feature gourmet, small plate samplings from

our guest coastal chefs, educational culinary and beverage demonstrations, seminars and tastings. This interactive culinary and beverage VIP experience includes a ticket to the AquaCurean Challenge & Coastal Pop-Up. $115.00 aquacurean.com/. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive. Black Circle Release From Southbound Brewing Co: Join us as we release our newest brew! Black Circle, is our newest brew created with our friends from Rock 106.1 down in Savannah, GA. This Double Cascadian Dark Ale used special de-bittered German dark malts to give it smooth, roasty, chocolate flavors. It has huge notes of earthy, pine, and citrus

flavors and aromas. Coming in at a little over 8% ABV this dark and hoppy brew will turn you up and not away. wildwingcafe. com/savannah.html. Wild Wing Cafe, 27 Barnard St. Coastal Empire 4th Anniversary Party Help us celebrate 4 years of award winning craft beer with live music, great food, and of course beer! All proceeds to benefit Coastal Pet Rescue. Coastal Empire Brewery, Savannah. Coastal Empire Night bensgrill.com. Ben’s Neighborhood Grill, 7080 Hodgson Mem Dr. Forsyth Farmers Market Local and regional produce, honey, meat,

Free Will Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You like to run ahead of the pack. You prefer to show people the way, to set the pace. It’s cleaner that way, right? There’s less risk you will be caught up in the messy details of everyday compromise. But I suspect that the time is right for you to try an experiment: Temporarily ease yourself into the middle of the pack. Be willing to deal with the messy details of everyday compromise. Why? Because it will teach you lessons that will serve you well the next time you’re showing the way and setting the pace.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Are you ready to revise your ideas about how love works? Would you consider re-evaluating your relationship to romance, your approach to intimacy, and your understanding of sex? I hope you will not only be willing but also excited to do these things. Now is a favorable time to make changes that will energize your love life with a steady flow of magic for months to come. To get the party started, brainstorm about experiments you could try to invigorate the dynamics of togetherness. Make a list of your customary romantic strategies, and rebel against them all. Speak sexy truths that are both shocking and endearing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

*Querencia* is a Spanish word with many nuances. At its simplest, it refers to your favorite spot, a place where you long to be. But its meaning can go even deeper. *Querencia* may be a sanctuary where you feel safe and authentic, or a situation that enables you to draw on extra reserves of strength and courage. It’s a special kind of home: an empowering shelter that makes you feel that you belong in this world and love your life. Can you guess where I’m going with this message, Gemini? These days you need to be in your *querencia* even more than usual. If you don’t have one, or if you don’t know where yours is, formulate a fierce intention to locate it.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)

The art of effective communication consists of knowing both what to say and what not to say. It’s not enough to simply find the words that accurately convey your meaning. You have to tailor your message to the quirks of your listeners. For example, let’s say you want to articulate the process that led you to change your mind about an important issue. You would use different language with a child, an authority figure, and a friend. Right? I think you are currently at the peak of your abilities to do this well, Cancerian. Take full advantage of your fluency. Create clear, vivid impressions that influence people to like you and help you.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Arthur Conan Doyle first used the term “smoking gun” in a story he wrote over a century ago. It referred to a time the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes burst into a room to find a man holding a pistol that had just been fired, along with the fallen body of a man who had been shot. Since then, the meaning of “smoking gun” has expanded. Now it’s any piece of evidence that serves as compelling proof of a certain hypothesis. If you can’t find the cookie you left in the kitchen, and your roommate walks by with cookie crumbs on his chin, it’s the smoking gun that confirms he pilfered your treat. I believe this is an important theme for you right now. What question do you need answered? What theory would you like to have corroborated? The smoking gun will appear.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

At least for now, I suggest you suspend the quest for order and refinement and perfection. The wise course of action is to disengage from your fascination with control, and instead give yourself to the throbbing, erratic pulse of the Cosmic Wow. Why? If you do, you will be able to evolve faster than you thought possible. Your strength will come from agile curiosity and an eagerness to experiment. Do you remember when you last explored the catalytic wonders of spontaneity and unpredictability? Do it again!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is the deepest, darkest phase of your cycle. The star that you will ultimately make a wish upon has not yet risen. Your pet monsters seem to have forgotten for the moment that they are supposed to be your allies, not your nemeses. Smoke from the smoldering embers in your repressed memories is blending with the chill night fog in your dreams, making your life seem like a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a taco. Just kidding about that last part. I wanted to see if your sense of humor is intact, because if it is, you will respond resiliently to all the cosmic jokes in your upcoming tests.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Honey Tasting and Body Care Samples + Store Tour Daily store tour, honey tasting, and body care. FREE Come to the WILMINGTON ISLAND store and see the bees behind our observation hive glass. FREE MondaysFridays, 10 a.m. 912-234-0688. tildsley@ savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Not for the Faint of Heart You guessed it…Stouts, Porters and anything else that is roasty and dark that will also knock you down and make you have to call

According to the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, here’s what God says to each of us: “Go the limits of your longing . . . Flare up like flame and make big shadows that I can move in. Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.” Whether or not you’re on speaking terms with the Creator, this is excellent advice. It’s time to give everything you have and take everything you need. Hold nothing back and open yourself as wide and wild as you dare. Explore the feeling of having nothing to lose and expect the arrivals of useful surprises.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The sun and the expansive planet Jupiter are currently making a joyful noise in the sign of Virgo, which is your astrological House of Career and Ambition. This does not necessarily mean that a boon to your career and ambition will fall into your lap, although such an event is more likely than usual. More importantly, this omen suggests that you will influence luck, fate, and your subconscious mind to work in your favor if you take dramatic practical action to advance your career and ambitions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

On August 28, 1963, Capricorn hero Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech to a crowd of thousands in Washington, D.C. In that address, he imagined what it might look like if African Americans were free of the bigotry and oppression they had endured for centuries at the hands of white Americans. In accordance with your astrological potentials, I encourage you to articulate your own “I Have a Dream” vision sometime soon. Picture in detail the successful stories you want to actualize in the future. Visualize the liberations you will achieve and the powers you will obtain.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

If you have been patiently waiting for a propitious moment to buy a new yacht, pledge your undying love, or get a tattoo that depicts Buddha wrestling Satan, now is as close as you’ll get to that propitious moment, at least for a while. Even if you have merely been considering the possibility of signing a year-long lease, asking a cute mischiefmaker on a date, or posting an extra-edgy meme on Facebook or Twitter, the next three weeks would be prime time to strike. Diving into a deep, heart-crazed commitment is sometimes a jangly process for you Aquarians, but these days it might be almost smooth and synchronistic.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Ready for a ritual? Get a piece of paper and a pen. Light a candle, take three deep breaths, and chant “YUMMMM” five times. Then spend ten minutes writing down the qualities you would like your perfect lover to possess. Identify both the traits that would make this person unique and the behavior he or she would display toward you. Got that? When you are finished, burn the list you made. Disavow everything you wrote. Pledge to live for at least seven months without harboring fixed beliefs about what your ideal partner should be like. Instead, make yourself extra receptive to the possibility that you will learn new truths about what you need. Why? I suspect that love has elaborate plans for you in the next two years. You will be better prepared to cooperate with them if you are initially free of strong agendas.

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a cab. Half pours will be available if you can handle it. Sep. 1, 5 p.m. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. Prepare Sunday Suppers at Union Mission Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission’s shelters for homeless people. Groups must sign up in advance and bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing. 912-236-7423. Savannah Craft Beer Week Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Savannah Craft Beer Week begins with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Distillery. Our 21 taps will all be from the wonderful peach state. Leaders in local craft beer industry will be on hand to talk about the progress and future of our city and beer. Half off GA brews from 6 – 7 PM. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. Service Brewing Tap Takeover Savannah’s own Service Brewing company kicks things off right. Last year we featured their launch beer SBC 0 and this year SBC1 will make an appearance, along with a few other R&D brews that we’re super excited about. greentruckpub.com. Green Truck Pub, 2430 Habersham St. Thursday Night Throwdown Latte Art Competition Calling all baristas to compete in the firstever Thursday Night Throwdown - Latte Art Competition. $10 buy in and pours start at 7pm. Great prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. $2 Lone Stars, $4 Drafts + free snacks from Foxy Loxy Cafe. Free to attend, $10 to compete 912-401-0399. clay@thecoffeefox. com. thecoffeefox.com/. The Coffee Fox, 102 West Broughton St.

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All Level Free Fitness Class Ready to get your free workout on? Come workout in a supportive, encouraging fun environment. All Fitness Levels welcomed. Every Monday at 9:30am. FREE Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.. 912-544-6387. info@ erigosavannah.com. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street. Armstrong Prescription Drug Drop-Off Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. hosts a permanent drop box for disposing of unused prescription drugs and over the counter medication. In the lobby of the University Police building on campus. Open to the public 24 hours/day, year round. Confidential. All items collected are destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. ongoing. 912-344-3333. armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/ index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Free Enrollment Help for Medicaid and PeachCare Parents can find the help they need to renew or sign up their children (ages 0-19) on Medicaid or PeachCare. Enrollment Assisters will work with clients through the process. Free and open to the public. Mondays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m.. 912-356-2887. Free Hearing and Speech Screening Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am.

Speech: First Thursdays,. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing. org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. Free HIV Testing at Chatham County Health Dept. Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-644-5217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. Health Care for Uninsured People Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Relaxation Therapy Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com. Know Your Water What everyone ought to know about our drinking water (bottled, tap, distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered, alkaline and spring.) Are you paying thousands of money for water that is making you sick? Find out what water is best for your body. FREE Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. 703-989-6995. oggisavannah@gmail. com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. La Leche League of Savannah A breast feeding support group for new/ expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website for location and other info. ongoing. 912-8979544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga.html. Living Smart Fitness Club An exercise program encouraging healthy lifestyle changes. Mon. & Wed. 6pm-7:15pm Hip Hop low impact aerobics at Delaware Center. Tues. 5:30-7:00 Zumba at St. Joseph’s Candler African American Resource Center. (Program sponsors.) ongoing. 912-447-6605. Planned Parenthood Hotline First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services. 7-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-264-7154.

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Prepared Childbirth Class This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-350-2676. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. The 7-Day Diabetes Repair If you are ready to take control of your life and health, call today, enroll in this fun but intensive seven week program to heal your body of diabetes. You will learn how changing can heal. You can reverse diabetes by following a new protocol, even if you have been diabetic for years. Includes over a year of follow-up support. $450 Thursdays, Saturdays. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St.

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First City Network Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985), is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork.org. Gay AA Meeting True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing. Georgia Equality Savannah Local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-547-6263. ongoing. Savannah Pride, Inc. Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBT community in the South. Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. Call for location. ongoing. 912-288-7863. heather@ savpride.com. savpride.com. Stand Out Youth A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7pm. Call, email or see website for info. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. 912-657-1966. info@standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth. org. Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street. What Makes a Family A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. ongoing. 912-352-2611.

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Big Ferry Trail Hike Meander through the maritime forest on a two-mile guided hike with one of our knowledgeable park rangers. Wed., Aug. 26, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. Breakfast Time Watch as the ranger feeds the reptiles, leaping lizards, chomping turtles and snakes licking their chops. Sun., Aug. 30, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. Call of the Wild Walk the trails at night to hear nocturnal animals call. See if you can tell the difference between frogs, bugs and birds. Fri., Aug. 28, 8:30 p.m. gastateparks.org/ info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. Coffee with a Ranger Start your morning right by getting coffee and having a discussion with a park ranger. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. Dolphin Project Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment. Age/grade appropriate programs and handouts. See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org. Island History Learn the history, formation and inhabitants of the Georgia barrier islands. Sat., Aug. 29, 11 a.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. Kayak for a Kure Paddle from Butterbean Beach along the Skidaway River to the UGA Marine Extension Service Aquarium. After the paddle, enjoy live music and catering by Chipotle. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association. $50 Sat., Aug. 29, 8 a.m. ccarpentino@diabetes.org. Butterbean Beach, 45 Diamond Causeway. Outdoor Recreation Learn fun and fascinating new games for playing out in nature. Sun., Aug. 30, 2 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. Roving Ranger Walking through the campground, a Ranger will be available to answer your questions and will be bringing along a critter of the day. Fri., Aug. 28, 5 p.m. gastateparks.org/ info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. Venomous Snake Safety and ID Can you spot a copperhead? Do you know the difference between a coral snake and a king snake? Identify venomous snakes and learn how to be safe around them. No live venomous snakes at program. Thu., Aug. 27, 3 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. Walk on the Wild Side A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife 45 Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

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